Singapore Botanic Gardens

The Singapore Botanic Gardens (SBG) is a 74-hectare garden in Singapore. It is the only botanic garden in the world that opens from 5 a.m. to 12 midnight every single day of the year, and does not charge an admission fee, except for the National Orchid Garden that charges a nominal fee. Despite the free admission, the grounds for the garden are in immaculate condition, with frequent upgrading works.

Curtain of Roots

I feel that Singapore Botanic Gardens as there are many attractions, like National Orchid Gardens, Rainforest, Evolution Garden, Heritage Museum, Botany Centre and Tanglin Gate, Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, just to name a few.

Singapore Botanic Gardens (SBG) Heritage Museum

        

Look out for the Tembusu—one of the island’s most distinctive trees. This native is reportedly more than 150 years old and is one of the 44 Heritage Trees in the Gardens. And during the flowering seasons in May - June and October - November, its creamy white flowers open at sunset; giving off a strong fragrance. An illustration of this fine Tembusu can be found on the back of the ‘Portrait’ series S$5 note.

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The Singapore Botanic Gardens management team is very responsive to changing visitor patterns. Recently, they have launched apps to enable a better experience for visitors. The garden is an intimate space to many Singaporeans, bringing us away from enclosed buildings and malls.

Singapore Botanic Gardens also has many other functions. For example, it produces new breeds of orchids and names them after important people who have officially visited the garden. An example is an orchid named after Prince William and Kate in 2012. The Gardens is also making an effort to contribute towards placing our red dot on the international map, through its recent UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination.

With the recent completion of the Botanic Gardens MRT Station on the Circle Line, getting there has become much more convenient, along with the multiple bus services that are available.

Come by early in the mornings on weekends to see families picnicking or visit during the evenings for a leisurely stroll. Why wait any longer? Come and visit Singapore Botanic Gardens now!

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