Gardens by the Bay
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What to Expect
There are also two cooled conservatories, the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest.Conservatory: Flower Dome
Conservatory: Cloud Forest
The Cloud Forest is completely different to the Flower Dome as it represents a cooler, moist climate. There is a planted wall that is populated with Orchids, Ferns and colorful Bromeliads. There is also a massive waterfall which is a great photo opportunity, but don’t get to close as you may get a bit wet. The plants in here are from the tropical montane regions, which are 1,000 to 3,500 meters above sea level.There is also the world of plants where you can study about how mushrooms benefit rainforests, how plants disperse their seeds and how they adapt to adverse environments. Visitors get to enjoy the sights of lots of fruits and flowers in bloom and also they get to find out about the tropical lowland palms that make oil and shelter for man's purposes. There are 6 different gardens in the World of Plants, the Secret Life of Trees, World of Palms, Understory, Fruits and Flowers, Web of Life, and Discovery. The top thing to look out for in the World of Plants is the eight amazing animals from South East Asia, which are sculptures of animals made from foliage.
Lakes
In addition you can visit the stunning Dragon Fly and Kingfisher lakes! There is so much aquatic life living in the lakes from fish to plants, and if you look through the binoculars you may be lucky enough to see the magnificent dragonflies. Why not take stroll across the 440-meters boardwalk, which is one of the gems in the Gardens by the Bay.Supertree Grove
Finally you have the Far East Organization Children’s Garden. With a 7.5 meters tree house and interactive water tunnels, the kids will love it here as there is a lot of fun to be had!
Prices and Opening Hours
A great thing about Gardens by the Bay is that most of the attractions are free. The only attractions that you need to pay for are the two conservatories, which are $ 28 USD per person for both the cloud forest and the flower dome. The gardens are open all day from 5am to 5pm, the conservatories are open from 9am to 9pm and the OCBC Skyway is open from 9am – 9pm.
Food and Drink
There are a variety of restaurants and cafes situated around the gardens. You have the Pollen Restaurant which is inside the Flower Dome, the Majestic Bay Seafood Restaurant which is below the Flower Dome, Petit Mondo which is an ice cream parlor between the two conservatories, Verandah which is located at the arrival square of the gardens, Café Crema is right next to the Golden Garden, Supertree Dining which is situated between the trees at Supertree Grove, Bakerzin which is a small café outside the conservatories, Indochine which is 50 meters high in the tallest Supertree at Supertree Grove, Satay by the Bay is located by the waterfront and finally the Children’s Garden Café which is right by the Children’s Garden. There is lots of cuisine to choose from to suit everyone’s taste.
How to Get There
Singapore Core (the CBD) is relatively small, so you could reach the gardens by the bay on foot. There is a walkway from the roof of the Shoppes by the Bay, straight through the Marina Bay Sands to the gardens. If you don’t fancy walking, there are two other means of transport you could use. One is the MRT (exit at BayFront Harbor) and the other is to get in a taxi.
When to Go
Singapore has a tropical climate with high temperatures throughout the year. There is no distinct wet or dry season in Singapore although they do receive a reasonable amount of rain throughout the year. If you are planning on a visit to Gardens by the Bay, you are best off visiting during December and January when it is slightly cooler and more comfortable to walk around.Top Tips
If you would like to take some great photos, try visiting the gardens during the evening. The Supertrees light up making it a wonderful experience!If you are going during the day, take plenty of water as the gardens get very hot and humid.
Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to do a lot of walking. The gardens are huge and there is a lot you don't want to miss out on.
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Author: LucyMclean. Last updated: Jan 08, 2015
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