Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens
4.5
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 12:00 AM
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This national park is open daily and features beautiful lakes, animals, flowers and plants, including one of the region's first rubber tree orchards.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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- book_of_dreamsAustralia171 contributionsBeautiful and LushThese expansive gardens are beautiful, especially the colourful orchids. Note you have to pay a fee to see the orchid garden but most of the gardens are free and simply beautiful. On a Saturday morning, people were out exercising, walking their dogs, having a coffee with friends, a picnic, taking naps or just socialising. How wonderful and relaxing. These are among the finest gardens I have visited.Visited January 2023Written May 1, 2023
- Andy FDevizes, United Kingdom1,260 contributionsFabulousReally wonderful. Would be difficult to rate it anything other than five stars. It's beautiful, charming, informative - an absolute oasis within a crowded island city. The orchid rooms are wonderful. I particularly liked the Mist Room, recreating high-level, cool climates. The flower displays are superb. You should definitely go.Visited April 2023Written May 3, 2023
- KaylasoltysSingapore13 contributionsBeauty and serenityThis tranquil oasis is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and relax in the lush tropical climate. The winding pathways are a delight to explore, with a wide variety of flora and fauna to discover. The vibrant birdlife is a sight to behold, and the educational tours offered by the Gardens are a great way to learn more about the natural environment.Visited May 2023Written May 11, 2023
- WanderingRoosterSeattle, Washington224 contributionsBeautiful GardenWe spent most of a day exploring these gardens and still didn't see it all. We would have spent more time but it was oppressively hot and humid. The grounds are stunning with tons of beautiful plants, trees, flowers, birds, etc. Definitely worth the trip.Visited May 2023Written May 20, 2023
- Jacqui ROxford, United Kingdom174 contributionsLush Paradise!!A glorious Botanic Garden! Our favourite being the rain forest that once covered Singapore. The sounds alone are a treat! Be aware there are numerous gates with their accompanying visitor centres!! We got a wee bit lost, not realising this!!Visited May 2023Traveled with familyWritten May 22, 2023
- aladin1979Gais, Switzerland29 contributionsBest thing to do in SingaporeJust WOW! By far the best botanical gardens i‘ve ever been to! And it’s even free, exept the Orchids Garden. For me it was the best attraction in Singapore, not crowded, peaceful and very interesting! Beats the Gardens at the Bay by far!!!Visited May 2023Traveled soloWritten May 25, 2023
- Alex HPort St. Mary, United Kingdom1,319 contributionsA beautiful area in SingaporeVery picturesque place which makes for some great photos. There are some rare plants, trees and fauna from all around the world, and the gardens itself are very big, which means you can spend a long time here walking round and catching the sights. We didn’t pay the extra money to go into different areas as it was quite expensive on a backpacker budget, but we left not feeling like we’d missed out. Definitely recommend.Visited May 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 10, 2023
- 998davidMelbourne, Australia29 contributionsAnother site not to missI’ve always got a taxi to this wonderful place but today used the MRT. What a pleasant and efficient way to get there. Anyway the gardens were there usual immaculate self and the orchid garden was spectacular. Highly recommend this place in this wonderful country, don’t miss out and take the MRT.Visited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 25, 2023
- roaming_kiwi58Christchurch, New Zealand2,827 contributionsWell worth a visitI think the Botanic Gardens in Singapore are some of the best in the world. Very easy to spend at least half a day here. Easy to get to via MRT. We travelled to the gardens via the Botanic Gardens Station, worked our way through the gardens, and exited near the Napier MRT Station. The National Orchid Garden is a highlight of the Gardens. Entering the Botanic Gardens is free, but there is a charge for the Orchid Garden. Well worth a visit.Visited March 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten June 30, 2023
- LakeAtitlan16 contributionsLovely respite from downtown crowdsThe gardens are a short ride from the center of the city that takes you by embassy row which is of interest on its own. If you only have an hour or two head to the orchid garden for its incredible collection of orchids and bromeliads. The collection is a pleasant walk through beautifully maintained themed exhibits. Be sure to take in the collection of hybridized orchids named in honor of notable visitors, such as the Obamas. It was interesting to see who was represented. Admission price is a real bargain, especially if you are a Senior. We were enthralled by a resident monitor lizard peaking through foliage at us near the entrance. There is also a very nice shop and clean restrooms at the entrance to the garden. After the crowds and bustle of downtown it was a nice respite.Visited June 2023Traveled as a coupleWritten July 2, 2023
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Eric V
Loppem, Belgium84 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
A good walk/stroll through this exceptionally clean park, with the nice flavours, aromas of flora. Of course touristic attraction as you will meet a multicultural population interested in this natural “green” and joggers and lovers of tranquility ...Enjoy this beautiful place where you can see nice old trees, smell aromas, flavours of an extreme variety of flowers/ plants/rainforest and take time to visit the special zone of orchids, probably over 2000, this part is to be paid for a small amount but the rest of park, lake is free. We saw squirrels and lizards ..this UNESCO Heritage is a
Must to visit with good walking shoes and suncream. Of course take refreshing water as this enchanting place will need some of your time ...but very rewarding !
Must to visit with good walking shoes and suncream. Of course take refreshing water as this enchanting place will need some of your time ...but very rewarding !
Written February 29, 2020
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Zfy Ed
Singapore, Singapore8,654 contributions
Jan 2020
It has been donkey years since our last visit here and so on one weekend after our dinning at The Villa, one of the restaurants located within the Singapore Botanical Gardens (do check out my review of the restaurant here too), we decided to spend some time to walk the park.
The park is definitely lovely, serene, peaceful, nice, clean and well maintained!
Despite of the sudden passing showers (it lasted for about 25 mins) that we experienced, that didn't stop our spirit and mood from walking around the big garden. We came by the National Orchid gallery, the outdoor stage and the most iconic landmark, the Pavilion, just to name a few.
It's good to see so many kinds of flowers, trees and indulged in greenery!
The garden is till date, the one and only Singapore's UNESCO world heritage site and it is free to visit (but admission to the Orchid garden is chargeable).
If you like greenery or wanna to find a quiet place out of the bustling city, this will be an ideal place for you!
The park is definitely lovely, serene, peaceful, nice, clean and well maintained!
Despite of the sudden passing showers (it lasted for about 25 mins) that we experienced, that didn't stop our spirit and mood from walking around the big garden. We came by the National Orchid gallery, the outdoor stage and the most iconic landmark, the Pavilion, just to name a few.
It's good to see so many kinds of flowers, trees and indulged in greenery!
The garden is till date, the one and only Singapore's UNESCO world heritage site and it is free to visit (but admission to the Orchid garden is chargeable).
If you like greenery or wanna to find a quiet place out of the bustling city, this will be an ideal place for you!
Written January 20, 2020
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Kevin M
Ballajura, Australia221 contributions
Feb 2020 • Couples
What an absolutely spectacular botanical garden!! Easy to get to on the SMRT (aptly named Botanical Gardens stop on the Downtown line), this place is vast, you could easily spend 2 days here if you like your plants. Entrance is free, but there is a S$5 charge for the UNESCO heritage listed Orchid garden, and I have to say that it’s well worth the money. Everything is well laid out, and pretty much all areas are wheelchair accessible, although it is quite hilly (especially feel it on a hot and humid day). Food places a plenty (prices on a par with the rest of the city), but if you’re going to stay the whole day, bring a picnic, lots of shady areas to sit on a blanket. This is a must go to place if you’re ever in Singapore and it won’t break the bank.
Written February 25, 2020
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holidayhoney65
Chessington, UK1,192 contributions
Mar 2020
I stopped off at the botanical gardens whilst doing the hop on/off city bus tour and I am so glad I took the time out to visit. There is no entry charge to the gardens themselves.
The gardens are absolutely beautiful with waters falls, a large lake and a huge variety of flora and fauna. I visited on a very hot and humid day but there are plenty of shaded areas to walk through to give you a chances to call off. As you walk through the garden you will come across The National Orchid Garden, I didn't go in as it was there was a cost, but there are enough orchids display outside for you to take in their beauty.
I stopped for breakfast whilst in the gardens at a little place called Pepperoni, well worth a visit and a great place to watch the world go by.
The gardens are absolutely beautiful with waters falls, a large lake and a huge variety of flora and fauna. I visited on a very hot and humid day but there are plenty of shaded areas to walk through to give you a chances to call off. As you walk through the garden you will come across The National Orchid Garden, I didn't go in as it was there was a cost, but there are enough orchids display outside for you to take in their beauty.
I stopped for breakfast whilst in the gardens at a little place called Pepperoni, well worth a visit and a great place to watch the world go by.
Written March 26, 2020
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daisysnicks
Salisbury, UK149 contributions
Feb 2020
You have to pay a small amount to access the Orchid Garden but otherwise the Botanic Gardens are free and provide an oasis of calm in the City. A lovely way to while away a few hours. The Gardens are one of the numerous stops on the Hop on/Hop off Bus Tours.
Written February 6, 2020
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Richard C
Stoke-on-Trent, UK69 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
We visited the gardens with friends and found the gardens lovely. There was a orchid garden inside that you paid a small fee to enter. The gardens also had a rain forest walkway and a lake where we saw a large Komodo dragon at the edge of the lake.
Written January 3, 2020
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Granny192014
Milton Keynes, UK96 contributions
Feb 2020
These gardens are extensive with different areas for different types of plants. When you arrive you are given a map and recommendations of what to see and where to go. The orchid gardens are the only part you have to pay for but the charge is negligible and they are stunning. There is a nice cafe and gift shop too. We will be going back as we couldnt see everything in a day.
Written March 6, 2020
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HighlandTraveler2
2 contributions
Feb 2020 • Business
A definite Singapore treasure well worth your time to visit - and better yet it’s free! The gardens are immaculate and beauty abounds. It’s also worth paying the very reasonable fee to enter the National Orchid Garden inside the Botanical Garden. The orchids are amazing and there are so many varieties to enjoy. A great place to take a relaxing stroll with friends or a loved one.
Written March 5, 2020
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Michael T
Formby, UK1,154 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
The botanic gardens overall are lovely being mainly trees and shrubs. The extensive range of bamboos and the sheer size of some of them was impressive. Entry to the gardens is free but you have to pay to enter the orchid garden. This is 6SD or only 1SD for over 60's. The orchids were an absolute delight and extremely varied in colour and shape.
Written January 12, 2020
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Amar K
Singapore, Singapore361 contributions
Jan 2020 • Friends
This is one of my favourite places and Singapore’s jewel. It is an excellently maintained, wonderfully designed, sprawling historically preserved garden organised into botanical themes. It is entirely worthy of its designation as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
This is one place not to rush through. Advisable to visit early in the morning or late afternoon when the temperatures in Singapore are cooler. Enter by any gate, though my favourite is Tanglin Gate or via the Ginger Garden entrance/ Tyersall Gate.
The Orchid Garden is wonderful and the $5 entrance not high, but it is not wonderful than the rest of the entrance free garden.
The Halia restaurant is OK to eat at (e.g., breakfast), but there are certainly better places elsewhere to dine.
This is one place not to rush through. Advisable to visit early in the morning or late afternoon when the temperatures in Singapore are cooler. Enter by any gate, though my favourite is Tanglin Gate or via the Ginger Garden entrance/ Tyersall Gate.
The Orchid Garden is wonderful and the $5 entrance not high, but it is not wonderful than the rest of the entrance free garden.
The Halia restaurant is OK to eat at (e.g., breakfast), but there are certainly better places elsewhere to dine.
Written January 17, 2020
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Any eclectic scooters available to rent?
Chris C
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Singapore in general does have scooters to rent. But there were none to rent in the gardens
Green kingdom Botanical Gardens Private Limited chilkur how to reach any bus sir
How much it cost for a ticket for adult?
Myrm
Cambridge, UK19,067 contributions
The Botanic Gardens themselves are not ticketed. The National Orchid Gardens within are ticketed (5SGD per adult for permanent residents and citizens, 15SGD for visitors)
Diana W
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Hi can we bike inside the botanical garden? If not where can we park the bike?
Myrm
Cambridge, UK19,067 contributions
Cycling is not permitted in the Botanic Gardens. If there are places to chain bikes then they will be in the car park areas but you need to email the Gardens to check that. There used to be a spot by Tanglin gate but that went when they redid the area a number of years ago and I havent looked for bike racks or similar since.
hogonik
Iran
Would you like to visit Singapore Botanic Gardens or another place in Singapore?
Myrm
Cambridge, UK19,067 contributions
The question is somewhat unanswerable, as it is phrased.
I can state that the Botanic Gardens are on my Must See list for every time I visit Singapore (which is as often as I can manage). However, there are a number of other items on that list too. That list takes me 6-7 days to get through, so that doesn't help in decision making for short stopover of a few days, so equally yes there are plenty of other places to go and see.
If you want a pleasant garden escape from the city then the Botanic Gardens fits the bill and you should not ignore the National Orchid Garden contained within. It will take a whole day for someone unacclimatised to Singapore's climate to get around the whole site at a reasonable pace (actually I try and visit in 2 phases to do different sections) - so its a large attraction.
IF you are trying to work out which one item you can possibly do in Singapore and if this is it then that decision has to be made by you - if you ask 20 people to name their personal favourite single item in Singapore for a day you may get just as many answers - you will certainly get variety - so go with your personal taste for that sort of choice.
kristen
Singapore, Singapore
Hi can I walk my dog without a leash if she's trained to?
Myrm
Cambridge, UK19,067 contributions
Singapore Botanic Gardens rules state dogs must be leashed.
I cannot put a useful link in here but in a search for - Singapore National Parks Board Botanic Gardens Rules -then the first non sponsored link Google returns for me an information page that has a link to their rules on the right hand side of the information.
Marina
Moscow, Russia109 contributions
Подскажите, пожалуйста. До скольки вечером работают сады в октябре?
FoxAlica
St. Petersburg, Russia2,450 contributions
Здравствуйте! Если вы имеете в виду Сингапурский ботанический сад, то он открыт с 5 утра до 12 ночи. А Сады у залива (где 2 оранжереи и футуристические деревья) с 5 утра до 2 ночи.
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