Located right next to the iconic Marina Bay Sands, the Gardens by the Bay is a utopia for those who love nature and modern architecture. Immaculate architectural edifices and some of the worlds rarest plant species adorn the garden scape. Read on to know more about this iconic destination.

Gardens by the Bay | Image Credit : Shiny Things., Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay, Singapore – 20120712-02, CC BY 2.0

What is it?

The Gardens by the Bay is a horticultural park that spans over an area of 101 hectares in the central region of Singapore. The park is home to a collection of spires that is ensconced in a variety of plants, areas dedicated to different ecospheres and many other attractions. The different regions of the park consist of a variety of plants that grow in tropical and subtropical regions. It also features regions with simulated climatic conditions to support a variety of flora from different parts of the world.

What can you see here?

The park is composed of unique attractions within its premise some of them are namely the flower dome, floral fantasy, cloud forest and the supertree grove. Each of these attractions inhabit a unique set of attributes and they certainly inspire awe into the minds of those who visit the park.

Opening hours

Different regions of the park have varying opening and closing hours; The Floral Fantasy, flower dome, the cloud forest and the supertree grove are open daily from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm and the last ticket issuing time is 8.00 PM. The Bay’s south out-door gardens are open from 5.00 am to 2.00 am while the children’s garden is open Tuesday to Friday from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm and 9.00 am – 9.00 pm.

Getting there

If you are stationed at any of the premier hotel apartments in Singapore the likes of Citadines Fusionopolis Singapore, you can reach the gardens within 10 to 15 minutes in a taxi. You could also reach the garden by MRT or by bus.