It is located in the heart of Singapore, near Government Hill, Singapore Hill, and Bukit Larangan (Forbidden Hill in Malay). Canning was the first Viceroy of India. Because it is the highest point in the city, it has a long history with the city-state. Indoor and outdoor events are popular here.
The Malays called it Bukit Larangan (Forbidden Hill). It’s haunted and believed to be the last resting place of ancient Singapore’s kings. Unknown palace on the hill. Traveller Wang Dayuan named a 14th century settlement on the hill Ban Zu (from the Malay pancur). Sir Stamford Raffles later built a residence for Residents and Governors. Fort Canning was built on Government Hill in 1861. Fort Canning Park and Fort Canning Reservoir now exist.