Gardens by the Bay
Saturday, July 07, 2018The first time I went to Singapore back in 2012, Gardens by the Bay was just about to open to the public. I have no idea there’s a budding nature space in this corporate city. After five years, I went back and visited one of the most talked about and most photographed nature parks in the world.
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Nestled in the center of the bustling concrete jungle of Singapore, this sprawling garden spans 101 hectares of reclaimed land and is free to enjoy by everyone. Can you imagine how wonderful it is to spend a day at a nature park for free? And it’s not just any park, but Gardens was a work of art by “skilled landscape designers, horticulturists, arborists, engineers, plant health, garden and turf management experts, as well as plant research and orchid breeding professionals.”
The most convenient way to get into the Gardens is by taxi or Grab, but it is only financially ideal if you’re going there in a group of four. But if you don’t mind the long walk from Bayfront MRT station (about 12-15 minutes), you can still reach the gorgeous park without spending too much cost on transportation.
I guess the most striking feature of Gardens by the Bay are the Supertrees. These are towering tree-like structures located at the Supertree Grove section and these have the height of 25 to 50 meters. Aside from their aesthetic appearance, these giant trees have useful functions such as structures to house ferns and orchids, provide light at night, and used as irrigation systems.
Going around the garden is free. However, if you want to see an aerial view of the place in an elevated walkway in between the two larger Supertrees, you must access the OCBC Skyway for a fee (SGD 8 for adults). The Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest are also part of the Gardens, but access to both attractions requires a ticket (SGD 28).
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![Photo Ops at the Gardens lady in orange summer dress](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhUWn9GyG5a2EUS11mYytlR5yR8hho70mQFKQNY_3YXZ5JYAxroUNJbdRMXSgabZFtqiDLYFaWMRYYrXp2X_k3S8PcAVvBMHVM663k0FxX7zlCCbW_fLhmbA-S9ZORI5mmj0USzoxGBus/s640/EDIT_Gardens_by_the_bay_14.jpg)
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![Marina Bay Sands boat shaped hotel, trees](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYiOUrqB4L9MhIx9ZG6jaB25sjw2_n5E9oA7-50QstN7sQ3YA5ArBaeigD6fqKA3LQ2pcCvT0dq5ljLmXuu0CQTaAHXscL8W93_E0LNyrFaHVuA_FCzQiCeI1utvDM5McbvwYE6o9N6Ic/s640/EDIT_Marina_Bay_Sands_1.jpg)
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![View of Singapore Flyer from Gardens by the Bay garden, architectural trees, ferris wheel](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8niKrROOl07HqRgGFCmDmovMkUO7woBlM6iNtqOCDHTGxsEJSIV8cIPC5LQTIj1rFdx-qn7VrcdNnVgYKjy_h9ZS-4XCEangp1WuX1LkgUIYizB-WzHJfjEEy-z_fND7FaPJSe8qG1QM/s640/EDIT_Singapore_Flyer_2.jpg)
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What’s the best time to visit Gardens by the Bay? I suggest late in the afternoon and on a weekday where there are few people. You can enjoy the scenery without too many distractions. Then by 7:45 and 8:45 at night, the daily lights and sound show called the Garden Rhapsody happens at the Supertree Grove area. I’ve watched it once and I can say it’s worth 15 minutes of your time: high quality sound system and lights choreographed so perfectly. Best part of all, the show is free.
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How to Get to Gardens by the Bay
1. By Taxi or Grab (stop at the taxi bay)
2. By train, alight at Bayfront MRT station (Exit A)
3. By train, alight at Marina Bay MRT station (Exit A)
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