Lush virgin rainforests retain their purity while a rainbow of orchids lazily sways in the mild morning breeze. Singapore Botanic Gardens is located in the heart of the city and was a project initiated by the British Colonialists more than a century ago. Located on eighty two hectares of land, this magnificent garden is a refuge for the weary Singaporean and the fresh-eyed tourist. It is also a ground of great experimentation, as in the past, when Para rubber was successfully grown and promoted throughout the region. Today, the garden experiments with the hybridization of orchids. It is essential that you explore the garden and marvel at the two thousand varieties of hybrid orchids. If you have chosen to stay at Somerset Liang Court Singapore, you are certainly in for a treat because these hotel apartments in Clarke Quay give you easy access to the Botanic Gardens.

If you are an early riser and feel like breathing in fresh air and exercising your limbs, jog into the Botanic Gardens. Even if you are awake at 5 a.m, you would be happy to know that the Garden rises with you. Want to visit the gardens after a long day of work or wandering? This too is a possibility because it is open until 12 midnight. At dawn or dusk, the gardens can calm and heal.

The garden is divided into three sections or cores that serve distinct purposes. Tanglin is the heritage core and focuses on the historic significance and charm of the garden while Central is the section that targets tourists. Lastly, Bukit Timah is the core that focuses on education and exploration.

In 2015, the Singapore Botanic Gardens was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Thus, the exceptional nature of these gardens has been declared for all eternity.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.
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