Singapore's Oasis - A Tour of the Beautiful Gardens by the Bay
Experience the beauty and wonder of nature at Gardens by the Bay. It offers a unique blend of nature, art, and technology. Visitors can explore, enjoy and experience the beauty of plants and flowers.
Gardens by the Bay is a nature park spanning 101 hectares (250 acres) in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. It is a popular tourist attraction, with over 50 million visitors since it opened in 2012. It has won numerous awards for its innovative design and sustainable features, and has been recognized as a model for green urban development.
The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden, and Bay Central Garden.
Bay South Garden is the largest and most popular garden in the park, with a variety of landscapes and plant collections, including the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and Supertree Grove.
The Flower Dome s the largest glass greenhouse in the world spread over 1.2 hectares of area in the Gardens by the Bay complex. It is home for over 100,000 species of plants, flowers and shrubs. It is known for its collection of Baobab trees which is a native of Africa and also for its variety of orchids. This conservatory replicates the cool and dry conditions of the Mediterranean and offers a unique opportunity for visitors to see a wide range of plants and flowers in a single location.
The Cloud Forest is a humid tropical forest that recreates the conditions of the highlands of Southeast Asia, with a 35-meter (115-foot) tall mountain covered in lush vegetation and a 40-meter (130-foot) tall waterfall. It is a conservatory that replicates the cool, moist conditions of a tropical cloud forest. Inside, visitors can explore the world's tallest indoor waterfall and discover the diverse plant life of the cloud forest ecosystem.
The Supertree Grove is an iconic spot for photography because of its collection of artwork. The OCBC skyway walkway is one of an experience, allowing visitors to enjoy the aerial view and surroundings around from 22m above the sea level. Garden Rhapsody is a signature light and sound show is one of the main attractions one should not miss when visiting the Gardens by the Bay. It usually happens twice in the evening for an hour 7.45pm and 8.45pm. The Supertrees (towering structures) are illuminated with a variety of colors and patterns, creating an amazing visual display. This is accompanied by music, making it a truly magical experience. As the lights dance and change in time with the music, you'll be mesmerised by the beauty of the garden after dark.
Don't miss the chance to see the light show at Gardens by the Bay, a must-see attraction for visitors of all ages. Plan your visit and discover the magic of Singapore's natural landscape after dark.
How to reach:
The closest MRT is Bayfront (Downtown Line)/ Gardens by the Bay (Thomson EastCoast Line)
Entry fee:
The entry into the Garden complex is absolutely free. However, to see the iconic domes (Cloud Forest + Flower Dome + Supertree walkway), you have to pay for the admission. Gardens by the Bay Tickets (including Cloud Forest + Flower Dome) are priced at Adult SGD28 / Child SGD15 for tourists and Adult SGD20 / Child SGD12 for Singapore residents.
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