Gardens by the Bay - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)
Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay
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5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Monday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Friday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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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.
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  • jennifermW5560XK
    Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    a must see
    The gardens were really a spectacle, sculptures scattered though out, just gave it another level. We spent a bit more and did the observation deck on top of the tree and skywalk. Both are worth the different view points.
    Hello! Thank you for the valuable review. we are glad you had a great time at the Gardens. Looking forward to having you back at the Gardens soon! Cheers, Eleanor
    Written June 5, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2023
    Written May 30, 2023
  • Richard F
    Fort Collins, Colorado20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Must visit when in Singapore
    This is a wonderful place to visit. The gardens are vast and beautiful and there are multiple exhibits that are AIR CONDITIONED to beat the heat during the day. Views of the city are amazing and you can spend as much time as you would like here.
    Hello! Thank you for the valuable review. we are glad you had a great time at the Gardens. Looking forward to having you back at the Gardens soon! Cheers, Eleanor
    Written June 25, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written June 2, 2023
  • travel198315
    Toronto, Canada24 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One of a kind
    One of a kind place. Must see spot when in Singapore. Will need to spend the day to fully experience the place so try to go early. Avoid weekends and holidays as it gets very busy.
    Hello! Thank you for the valuable review. We are glad you had a great time at the Gardens. Looking forward to having you back at the Gardens soon! Cheers, Eleanor
    Written June 30, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written June 8, 2023
  • Alex H
    Port St. Mary, United Kingdom2,601 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must do
    Great place for seeing some exotic and rare plants, trees and fauna. Everything is well maintained and clean, and it makes for some great photos. It can get quite busy here, and it’s frustrating watching people touch and clamber all over things when signs clearly say not to. Nevertheless, highly recommend and it’s worth the money.
    Hello! Thank you for the valuable review. We are glad you had a great time at the Gardens. Looking forward to having you back at the Gardens soon! Cheers, Eleanor
    Written July 2, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 10, 2023
  • Andrew050665
    Surrey, United Kingdom188 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An absolute must
    The gardens by the Bay are simply amazing. From the design of the domes to the imaginative way that the gardens have been created, this is an absolute must for visitors, garden lovers or not. All of the outside areas are free but the domes are well worth the entrance fee. The tree top walkway is spectacular as are the waterfalls and the numerous statues and works of art. You could easily spend most of the day here and still come back for more. In the evening they have a light show outside and the domes themselves are lit up for the evening guests.
    Hello! Thank you for the valuable review. We are glad you had a great time at the Gardens. Looking forward to having you back at the Gardens soon! Cheers, Eleanor
    Written July 2, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited May 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written June 14, 2023
  • Cynthia P
    Melbourne, Australia119 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Flower Dome is Brilliant: A global Botanic Gardens
    The gardens were amazing, however the Cloud Forest is over rated. We got combo ticket for Cloud Forest and Flower Dome. The Flower Dome was incredible with gardens from different parts of the world, Italian, Greek, Mexican,etc mixed in with various sculptures. The Cloud Forest was very tacky and kitsch to our minds. Next time we will save money and just see the Flower Dome. Supertree Grove was also great for taking photos. All up, a great experience.
    Hello! Thank you for the valuable review. We are glad you had a great time at the Gardens. Looking forward to having you back at the Gardens soon! Cheers, Eleanor
    Written July 2, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 18, 2023
  • stuartd308
    Adelaide, Australia72 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Another must do in Singapore
    Visited the Gardens and the 2 'domes' in June 2023. Cost is about $50 Australian each for the domes, extra for the skywalk which was closed for maintenance. Worth paying the money. The gardens themselves are free to walk around, very lush and interesting. Worth the visit and you will need the whole day.
    Hello! Thank you for the valuable review. We are glad you had a great time at the Gardens. Looking forward to having you back at the Gardens soon! Cheers, Eleanor
    Written July 2, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Written June 23, 2023
  • 998david
    Melbourne, Australia27 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    An experience not to be missed
    A spectacular night’s entertainment and not to be missed if you visit Singapore. Easy access via the MRT and beautiful sights a bound. Camera ready for the light show with fantastic music which you have to see to believe. As usual in Singapore it’s clean and safe, where isn’t, and a joy to visit. Don’t miss out.
    Hello! Thank you for the valuable review. We are glad you had a great time at the Gardens. Looking forward to having you back at the Gardens soon! Cheers, Eleanor
    Written July 2, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 25, 2023
  • Susan M
    Somerset, United Kingdom678 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The area has grown SO much with much more to see as it grows each time we visit.
    Well worth turning up for the evening tree light show but beware, it gets very crowded. There are two performances every night. Gardens by the Bay have expanded hugely. There are more sights to see and exhibitions to explore. Maps and directional signposts stop you from getting too lost.
    Hello! Thank you for the valuable review. We are glad you had a great time at the Gardens. Looking forward to having you back at the Gardens soon! Cheers, Eleanor
    Written July 2, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited June 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written June 29, 2023
  • Hieatsreych
    Philippines991 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
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    Singapore is the first foreign country I've ever visited, and the moment I arrived at Changi airport, I instantly fell in love and knew I wanted to live there. 😭😭😭 We spent the morning at Gardens by the Bay and returned in the afternoon until the evening. It's truly a place that is perfect to visit at any time of the day.
    Hello! Thank you for the valuable review. We are glad you had a great time at the Gardens. Looking forward to having you back at the Gardens soon! Cheers, Eleanor
    Written July 24, 2023
    This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
    Visited August 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 4, 2023
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kra63
Sydney, Australia10 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
We visited during the evening to catch the light show in the supertrees. Unfortunately, the Supertree Grove was not accessible due to the a ticket Christmas fair so we could only watch from the outside. The lightshow as ok, nothing to shout about but perhaps we missed the full experience not being closer and not being able to hear the music.

We had dinner at Satay by the Bay. It was hot and smoky and my food from a seafood stall took so long to be ready that my companions had finished their food by the time mine arrived. I would not recommend eating here if you can help it.

Upon leaving, we wanted to take a taxi but unfortunately the queue was so long and I overheard a guy asking a group of tourist in front of me if they wanted to take a private transfer as taxis could take at least an hour. All of the taxis I could see were either flashing "On call" or "Shift Change".

So we decided to take a 20 min walk to the Bayfront MRT. What a mess it was, even to buy an MRT ticket. And the MRT staff who was supposed to be assisting didn't tell people in the queue that the ticketing machine only took $2 or $5 and we had to go and get a change. The MRT counter initially didn't want to assist in breaking up our $10 note, which would have left us stranded.

All in all, have your transport game plan sussed out before visiting. and plan to eat before or after.
Written January 1, 2020
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KLPLeeds
Leeds113 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
This is free and the most amazing thing to do. It really is just magical. We went through the day, it was nice but nothing breathtaking. Although as it turns dark this place is just so incredible. It literally sends shivers down your spine it is so unreal. As t turns dark there is music and all the tress light up in line with the music. It is just unreal and moving. We paid a very small amount to walk the sky walk, you are above the trees and have a great view, although it is just as good on the ground looking up! There are two light shows per night and we stayed for both, one on the sky walk looking down and one on the floor looking up, both equally amazing. There are places to eat here too, mainly fast food but very very cheap! This was the most amazing thing to do - if in any doubt just do it - but make sure you visit at night to see the light shows.
Written April 12, 2020
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mhsiong
Wellington, New Zealand30 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
I am not a plant person and I love Gardens by the Bay. First time visit even though I'm from Singapore... I went during the Christmas period so there were a lot more displays to see.

Stayed for over 3 hours exploring all the different exhibits including the Flower Dome etc. Went back in the evening on another day to see the Christmas Wonderland and the light show.

A good tip! If you're short on time and want to make your money's worth, go in the late afternoon...! That way you get to explore the place in the day, have dinner and continue exploring at night all for 1 single price!!! Most exhibits allows for re-entry, except for the Skypark.

So go to that place last, just before sunset to take photos of the city and stay there for a little longer to have a bird's eye view of the city lights and the light show on the Super Trees!
Written February 1, 2020
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PhilthetravellerXI
Avoca Beach, Australia842 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This fantastic area is located by the harbour front in Singapore and well worth a visit of at least 2-3 hours plus of you go later in the day, stay for the sound and light show where many of the sculptures are lit up with varying colours and patterns to the background of beautiful opera and music. There is an entry fee which varies on the number of sites you visit – we did two – the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest. Both were amazing and truly beautiful in terms of size, colours, architecture, and gardens plus plants from all around the world, all under cover in these sites. There are huge waterfalls, spectacular indeed, and a fascinating display of orchids plus great areas of sculptures and statues dispersed amongst the gardens. It is all air conditioned and a very good place to escape the heat and humidity of Singapore. You can buy a ticket to use a mini train that takes you around the park but in fact we probably would have been better just to walk around ourselves. You can hire an audio guide but we were short of time and did not do this, we cannot comment on that aspect. Everything is however well laid out and signed and you can follow the guided paths very easily. There are good cafes around the site with excellent snack food and drinks.
Written May 2, 2020
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Gr8nzgirl
Auckland Central, New Zealand15 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
There is no cost to walking around the Gardens by the Bay exterior gardens.

The Dome Gardens have an entry cost for each separate dome.
Purchase your trolley cart bus ride ticket at this time

Flower Dome: Was decorated in all its Christmas glory.
Christmas Nordic Gnome Themed scenarios everywhere.
Everyone was oohing & aahing as they walked around

Cloud Forest Dome: the minute you walk in and see the waterfall in all its glory.
There are different levels in this dome with different experiences and views of the dome's floral and fauna species
There are great garden sculptures and phenomenal driftwood carved sculptures.
This dome is worth experiencing!

The Super Grove Light Show:
Get there early and claim a place to sit
Many people lay on the concrete beneath the tree structures waiting for the light show
The light show is approx 15 mins long. The lights and lasers are in sync with the music
It was an awesome show and experience. I thoroughly enjoyed it.....Don't miss it!

After the light show there are huge crowds all walking back towards the city.
Get to the Trolley Cart bus quickly and queue for the bus (if you purchased a ticket) Its a quick couple of minute ride instead of walking back in the crowds.
Written January 8, 2020
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Exeter2010
Exeter, UK68 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
This is a truly wonderful area. We visited the Bay in late January during the day. The area is huge however there are shuttle busses to get you around if you want to use them. We walked! Seemed like a good idea, but Singapore is hot and very humid so you need to find shade and drink water.

The area is full of interesting quirky statues plus the very tall metal tulip shaped towers which are covered in plants. The tallest tower has a lift to the top (extra cost) the views are great 360deg over the gardens, the bay and city. There is also a “canopy walkway” (extra cost) but well worth it, after all you will only do it once!

After all that there are the two domes, flower and cloud. Don’t miss either of them, one benefit is that it’s cool inside! The flower dome is divided up into areas of the world. Showing off the fauna and flowers of each. The central area while we were there was a riot of colour using dahlias amongst other plants. The cloud dome has a very high waterfall falling down a plant covered “mountain”. This has a lift to the top and numerous walkways on the way down. I cannot describe the landscape you really do need to see for yourself.

You won’t be disappointed.

There is a cafe/restaurant in the park to give you sustenance in various cuisines and a break from the heat.
Written February 3, 2020
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Rebecca Pickering
London, UK170 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2019 • Couples
We visited the gardens both in the day and at night. In the day we only did the sky walk which was around S$8 pp giving great views on the gardens and city. It was a wonderful experience to see the Garden Rhapsody in the evening at 7:45pm / 8:45pm. My favourite place we visited when in Singapore and would highly recommend both visiting in the day and evening.
Written March 9, 2020
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Ozzy-Kunnu
Melbourne, Australia3,235 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019 • Couples
Brilliant Brilliant Brilliant !

This man-made master piece lives up to the the hype and offers a beautiful experience worth the lifetime.

The Musical Light Show is spectacular and if you fail to get a ticket (limited tickets makes it impossible to accommodate everyone so please book it way in advance) to observe it from the viewing deck

The light show takes place twice every night and is on for 15 minutes. The first show is on at 7:45pm and the second is on at 8:45pm. An extra show on Holidays is added, for which you'll have check on their official website (usually a 9.45pm show) .

There are many spots to see this beauty but our favorite (and Highly recommended) was to lie down on the concrete circles supporting the Garden Towers called Super tree Groves an hour prior to the show as they fill-in fast.

Others being:

From above, on the skywalk of Marina Bay Sands Hotel, decent view minus the music

On the promenade by the Dragonfly Lake, at the park entrance between Marina Bay Sands and Gardens by the Bay.

The Deck / Skywalk exactly above the public loo overlooking the Super tree Groves (have some steps to climb up)

Other than that there are observatories like Cloud Forest, Flower Forest Dome which are worth the dime.

Numerous sculptures and and arts installed in beautiful corners are worth enjoying.

Restaurants are plenty but standards aren't that great so would suggest to stick to McDs in the Garden.
Written January 6, 2020
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Thank you for your very enthusiastically written review. Your kindness expressed in such detail is greatly appreciated. We are glad you had such a pleasant experience here at the Gardens. Hope to see you again real soon! :-)
Written January 7, 2020
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garfield1996
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia451 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Family
Alight from Station Bayfront MRT and walk to Garden By The Bay, this stretch of walk is not sheltered and can be quite hot when it is bright sunny day. Garden By The Bay is free entrance, but there are 2 conservatories that need ticket to enter, Flower Dome & Cloud Forest. Certain areas are quite cooling, elderly might need extra clothing.
Written January 17, 2020
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WorldTraveller
London, UK97 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
We visited the gardens at night to get most of the light show, which is beautiful. The light show takes place every 45 mins and it gets very busy. Best way to see it is to find a spot in the middle of the tree sculptures and lay down on the floor. You can walk around a lot of the gardens free of charge, any attractions such as the viewing platform, sky bridge, cloud dome or flower dome are extra charge. If bought together, it’s cheaper.
Written January 5, 2020
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