While Singapore might be known for its cosmopolitan and modern city, it also has picturesque spaces of lush greenery and in fact, has more than 350 parks! Here are some of the best.

Singapore Botanic Gardens

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Singapore Botanic Gardens is a must-visit; when looking for the best luxury hotel in Singapore, choose a property within easy reach of it. It has a vast area with diverse landscapes to explore; highlights include the National Orchid Garden, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, and the Learning Forest.

Fort Canning Park

This hilltop park lies nestled in the business district, just walking distance from hotels like Grand Park City Hall. An ideal space to wander around, Fort Canning Park is home to nine historical gardens along with relics dating back to the colonial-era. There are various trail guides to help you explore these many gardens too.

Mount Faber Park

Mount Faber Park| Img by: chiyuen via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

Mount Faber Park is amongst the oldest parks in the country and features a secondary rainforest where one can also spot diverse birdlife. There are guided tours and heritage trails to learn more about the park, scenic viewpoints overlooking the Southern Islands and a cable car ride to Sentosa Island that offers views from above.

Sengkang Riverside Park

Home to constructed wetlands, the Sengkang Riverside Park is also worth adding to your itinerary. This riverine park has mangroves and pools with thriving aquatic life as well as various avifauna and damselflies. There are several trails for you to hike along, while also here is Sengkang Floating Island, the nation’s largest artificial wetland.