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Singapore Botanic Gardens, Singapore

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Must see · World heritage site · Garden · Park
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Lose yourself among the orchids at Singapore Botanic Gardens. Built in 1859, the expansive gardens offer something for everyone, from enthusiastic botanists to guests simply looking for a relaxing stroll. Check out the world's biggest collections of orchids, or learn something new at the botany center. Kids can let off some steam at the children's garden, which offers plenty of entertainment for the little ones, including tree houses, water play areas, and interactive educational activities. Plan your visit to Singapore Botanic Gardens and a wealth of other attractions, well-known and undiscovered, using our Singapore trip planner.
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  • Had a short visit here on a half day city tour. Got to see the amazing Orchid garden. The amount of orchids is just amazing and the layout of the gardens is brilliant. You are taken out of the city... 
    Had a short visit here on a half day city tour. Got to see the amazing Orchid garden. The amount of orchids is just amazing and the layout of the gardens is brilliant. You are taken out of the city...  more »
  • Orchids, an arboretum, a lake, ginger, a jungle - these are just some of the offerings in these lovely gardens. It's free to visit although there is a charge to visit the orchid garden, which is well....  more
    Orchids, an arboretum, a lake, ginger, a jungle - these are just some of the offerings in these lovely gardens. It's free to visit although there is a charge to visit the orchid garden, which is well....  more »
  • We spent a good chunk of the day in the Botanic Gardens including the National Orchid Gardens (also recommended). The park is lovely and large enough to wander around for several hours. There are... 
    We spent a good chunk of the day in the Botanic Gardens including the National Orchid Gardens (also recommended). The park is lovely and large enough to wander around for several hours. There are...  more »
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  • I didn’t get to see the whole garden but it was beautiful! I loved the lakes and amazing flowers all around. They were celebrating Christmas by planting 100 trees and that was amazing ! There are these beautiful vintage lamps that I just couldn’t get over. It’s a Great Walk and the park is detailed with little graphics of information and signage is very helpful. One of the free attractions of the city! I recommend going for a picnic and chilling in the gazebos after taking short walks all around :)
  • What a park! Lots of plants are seen their. The attracted things are their that the plants are maintain properly and classified them based on their medicinal properties. Even the name of the specific site is different. It was really a very charming and recommended place. If you have time please go their and enjoy the beauty of nature.
  • If you like nature, this place is a must visit. It has an abundance of green spaces, and a ton of different types of landscapes. There are marshes, rolling green fields, forestry and even canals, and more. It's easy to get to from local train (MRT) stations. The closest two being Napier, and Botanic Garden stations, both of which are a fairly close. Less than ten minutes walk away. There are lots is buses too that stop nearby. They have clean restrooms, and the staff are helpful. There's also a really nice waterfall. And a lot of spaces that are great for picnic. There are sign posts spread frequently throughout the gardens, which makes getting around the (vast) place quite easy. Best of all... it's free! All in all, the Botanic Gardens is a fantastic place, easy to get to (thanks to the great transport links), and it gives you access to a ton of serene spaces and nature right in the heart of the city. Highly recommended 👍👍👍
  • Felt really good visiting this place. Very big garden to spend your weekend relaxing. Few people were even camping, a nice picking spot. There are many lakes within. Also don't miss visiting to orchid garden. This one as said is the largest orchid garden in the world. There is a nominal entry fee to orchid garden. Entry to botanical garden is free.
  • Gorgeous gardens, beautifully kept and maintained. Plenty of path ways throughout. Gardens have many different spaces with a wide variety of plant and tree types, a lot of wildlife scattered around too. Just a shame we couldn't spend longer there. Loved the orchid gardens the most, absolutely massive variety in orchids

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The country’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site is a showcase of spectacular tropical flora. There are also many idyllic photo spots throughout the Gardens such as Swan Lake and The Bandstand gazebo. Set in lush greenery, the 158-year-old Singapore Botanic Gardens is the country’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and the only tropical botanic garden on the list. Its impressive, ornate main gate is a not-to-be-missed photo opportunity. It boasts four pillars and supporting swinging gates framing a cast-aluminium lattice of Bauhinia kockiana, the climber planted at the fencing just beside it. Inside, the gardens is a showcase of spectacular tropical flora, with various species of plants and flowers that makes beautiful photo backdrop.