With breathtaking horticultural hotspots such as Gardens by the Bay occupying its confines, Singapore is a dream destination for travellers with a love of lush green spaces and botanical attractions. Here are some of the Lion City’s must-visit gardens and parks.
Image by Monika Häfliger from Pixabay
Singapore Botanic Gardens
As one of the oldest public gardens in Singapore, the vast enclave collectively known as the Singapore Botanical Gardens is home to more than ten thousand plant varieties. Home to the National Orchard Garden of Singapore, this idyllic parkland offers visitors a welcome respite from the island’s cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Gardens By The Bay
Easily accessible to tourists based at Orchard Hotel Singapore or any other Orchard Road hotel, the monumental horticultural icon that is Gardens by the Bay should be on everyone’s sightseeing itinerary. Having garnered countless awards for its design and eco-friendly features, the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and the SuperTrees are some of the most impressive aspects of the gardens.
Fort Canning Park
As a historic park located in the heart of the city, Fort Canning Park is also a popular venue for cultural festivals and seasonal exhibitions. Ranked among Singapore’s best parks for joggers, this charming park on a hill is the ideal stopover on a lazy weekend.
East Coast Park
As the largest among Singapore’s recreational parks, East Coast Park counts ocean vistas among its most coveted attributes. With skating lanes and biking trails crisscrossing the enclave, it’s the perfect destination for a family outing or an outdoor BBQ party.
