City: Singapore
Top Things to do in Singapore
Top 10 Gardens in Singapore, Singapore
The Singapore cityscape looks like it was ripped from the pages of a science fiction comic book. If you’re hungry for a true Singapore experience, sample the myriad street foods or take a cultural cooking class. The Botanic Gardens and the Gardens By the Bay offer a slice of horticultural heaven, and the observation deck of the Sands SkyPark makes you feel like you’re high above the clouds. The banks and walkways along the Singapore River bustle with local activity.
Restaurants in Singapore
1. Sang Nila Utama Garden
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By macedonboy - Glasgow, United Kingdom
The Sang Nila Utama Garden is a garden set within Fort Canning Park and named after the first of the ancient kings of Singapore. As such the garden has a South East Asian theme especially the architecture of ancient Indonesia and Malaysia. In keeping with the theme, there is a pond with waterlilies in a reflective pool, large potted plants, gateways, plants and sculptures typical of Javanese culture. Sang Nila Utama Garden is one of many themed gardens in Fort Canning Park. While all are beautifully landscaped and well tended, this is my favourite for its link to antiquity.
2. Singapore Botanic Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 19,805 reviews
This national park is open daily and features beautiful lakes, animals, flowers and plants, including one of the region's first rubber tree orchards.
Reviewed By 2GuysSW
Wow! …this place is just beautiful. The word ‘gardens’ rather understates what this place is – there are so many different areas illustrating different plant life – evolution garden, rain forest, palms, healing garden, sun garden, fragrant garden, bonsai garden etc ...and there are also beautiful lakes and open spaces. It occupies a vast area and there is so much to see so we advise arriving early to give you enough time to enjoy and fully explore this attraction. Time constraints meant that we didn’t visit here when we were in Singapore last year and so it was on the top of our ‘must do’ list on this visit. It is so beautiful – well laid out and beautifully maintained and cared for. The National Orchid Garden is located in the Botanic Gardens and is a mass of so many different shapes and colours of orchids – you don’t know what to look at first! There are several cafes and restaurants dotted around the site (we had mid-morning tea/coffee and also a delicious salad for a late lunch at Bee’s Knees). A really enjoyable experience.
3. National Orchid Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13,815 reviews
Reviewed By NinaShenoy - India, null
Different colorful varieties of orchids .Takes little more than an hour to go around and look at all the wonderful orchids .Well maintained garden .Entry fee is around 5 SGD.Best to take a GRAB cab directly to the entrance closest to the orchid garden otherwise the walking is a bit too much .Visited the place in October, it was extremely humid and the heat was unbearable .Better to carry an umbrella or check the weather forecast since the weather is unpredictable .The place is worth the visit if you love flowers and greenery , compared to the other expensive tourist sites the entry fee is very reasonable .They have an memento shop with different showpieces and key chains etc with preserved orchids .The counter staff are quite rude.
4. Gardens by the Bay
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59,533 reviews
An integral part of Singapore's "City in a Garden" vision, Gardens by the Bay spans a total of 101 hectares of prime land at the heart of Singapore's new downtown - Marina Bay. Comprising three waterfront gardens - Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central - Gardens by the Bay will be a showcase of horticulture and garden artistry that will bring the world of plants to Singapore and present Singapore to the World.
Reviewed By tregsact - Mollymook, Australia
We spent a fantastic day at the Gardens by the Bay. The gardens are amazing and offer so much variety. The highlights were definitely the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest Dome and they are definitely worth the entrance fees to see amazing diversity of plants, beautiful garden designs and creative sculptures and structures - especially the carved wood models of dragons, eagles, horses etc. The only slight disappointment for us was the additional charged display called Floral Fantasy. This was a timed entry display where you had to book for an hourly slot and was $20 per person. It literally took us less than 10 minutes to walk around the display - so it was poor value compared to the combined $28 for the much more impressive Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Domes.
5. Jacob Ballas Children's Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 89 reviews
Reviewed By kikikyo - Singapore, Singapore
This garden is only for Adults who are accompanied by kids. So you will not be able to go in without a child. Lots of nature, sand pit for sensory play, the water play area is currently under going a remake from what we saw. Tree top walks and a picnic area to eat lunch or have a short break. Lots of nature based play areas like the peek-a-boo box. There is a reception area where they share some booklets and maps for kids to use to interact with nature. The day we visited they were having an activity for kids to join for free! Just be sure to bring your own water bottles!
6. Cloud Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14,922 reviews
Reviewed By makaan - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
It felt like being transported to a new world the moment we stepped into the entrance to Cloud Forest. We were greeted by a huge waterfall and imposing structure. Truly beautiful and breath-taking! Make sure you take your time to explore all levels of the cloud forest. Definitely worth it. It provides easily accessible pathways, and the walk can be at a moderate pace to enjoy the surroundings. One can see the flora and fauna of a forest without having to exert the physical exhaustion of climbing a mountain to see the different plants and foliage that exists at different levels of the forest, and the pleasant air-conditioning makes the visit very comfortable.
7. Flower Dome
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 6,483 reviews
Step into the Flower Dome and you'll be standing in awe of nature. Spectacular and innovative in design, it is one of the icons of Bay South Garden. The Flower Dome replicates the cool-dry climate of Mediterranean regions like South Africa, California and parts of Spain and Italy. Home to a collection of plants from deserts all over the world, it showcases the adaptations of plants to arid environments. Stop and smell the flowers in the colourful changing displays of the Flower Field, which reflects different seasons, festivals and themes.
Reviewed By NandanRao - Bengaluru, India
In short words - "A visual and olfactory treat!" Stepping into the flower dome from a blazing sun, you are already treated with air conditioned environment that allows you to immediately relax and are greeted with various scents coming from different flowers. Although it does not look so big from outside, the flower dome is quite huge inside and contains flowers of all kinds. We were lucky to be visiting at the time when a Tulip festival was going on (Till May 20th 2019) and we had a sneak peak into the Kukenhoff festival from Netherlands with a mock Windmill in the flower dome! All kinds of flowers are on display and the flower dome is also a photographer's paradise. A Quick walk would need about 30 minutes (assuming you are here to see the flowers and not just walk), but plan to spend at least 1 hour and keep additional 30 minutes if you are a photo freak!
8. Butterfly Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 646 reviews
Reviewed By L7768EQdavidd - Devon, United Kingdom
Saturday 26th October and we in the departure lounge, Changi Airport, Terminal 3 awaiting the Departure of our flight to Mumbai. While walking around, killing time, we did notice signs giving directions to Butterfly Garden, we were intrigued so went along to have a look. We entered the tropical habitat, with its humid climate, which was filled with trees, plants, greenery and flowers, through the doorway on the 3rd floor. We made our way down the 2nd floor and the exit. Along the way we saw the 6 metre high waterfall. There were a number of feeding areas where we did see some butterflies. There was not much butterfly activity going on when we visited. Did see a notice advising when the butterflies were most active, cant remember, but it was not mid afternoon. This was a total surprise and unique experience at an Airport. Thought the concept was imaginative and impressive. Something else special about Changi Airport along with the Orchid Garden & Koi Pond in Terminal 2.
9. Enchanted Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 91 reviews
Reviewed By dynamic14 - Singapore, Singapore
Enchanting little garden in Terminal 2. Great place to check out if you have time to spare whilst waiting for your flight or during transit. Listen carefully amidst the hustle and bustle of the airport and you might hear the sounds of nature in the rainforest. Check out the more than a thousand flora and ferns in the landscaped area and relax and enjoy the koi swimming gracefully.
10. Orchid Garden & Koi Pond
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By AlokK546 - New Delhi, India
While you arrive at Singapore, don't miss this excellent photo shoot point . You can have memorable photo of this spot. The background with excellent spectrum of colours..makes your photo a unique.
