Overview
Gardens by the Bay is Singapore's futuristic 101-hectare waterfront park, home to 18 towering Supertrees, the Cloud Forest with the world's tallest indoor waterfall, and the Flower Dome — the largest glass greenhouse on Earth.
Highlights
- Supertree Grove: 18 tree-shaped vertical gardens up to 50 meters tall, connected by a skyway.
- Cloud Forest: A 35-meter indoor waterfall cascading through a mist-filled mountain of tropical plants.
- Flower Dome: The world's largest column-free greenhouse recreating Mediterranean and semi-arid climates.
History
Opened in 2012 as part of Singapore's vision to transform into a 'City in a Garden.' Designed by Grant Associates and Wilkinson Eyre, the gardens cost $1 billion SGD.
Visitor Tips
- Evening Light Show: The free Garden Rhapsody light-and-sound show at 7:45 and 8:45 PM is unmissable.
- OCBC Skyway: Walk the 128-meter aerial bridge between Supertrees at sunset.
- Duration: 3 hours.