Botanic Garden

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a national landmark and features a small tropical rainforest with coverage area of 74 hectares. Located just a short distance from Orchard Road, Singapore Botanic Gardens has invited many visitors to explorer this Garden City reserved tropical rainforest that co-exist next to city area. Singapore Botanic Garden is Time Magazine’s Best Pick for Asia’s Best Urban Jungle.

Founded in 1859 by Agri-Horticultural Society,Singapore Botanic Garden was once planned as a leisure garden and ornamental park. The Agri-Horticultural Society has organized numerous flower shows and horticultural fetes. In the later stages, it has many functionality and landscapes changes under different dedicated administrators.

In 1996, besides continuing the Gardens’ traditional roles in research, education and conservation,Singapore government is steering the Botanic Gardens on a long term upgrading program to provide better public facilities and amenities. New attractions such as the Ginger Garden, Evolution Garden, Coolhouse and the Children’s Garden are being added to keep the Botanic Gardens relevant as a leading recreational leisure park. Botanic Garden is geared towards entrenching itself as a tropical botanical institution of international renown, a key tourist destination and a flagship park.

National Orchid Garden

Located in the central core of Singapore Botanic Garden, National Orchid Garden was recognized as the world largest orchid display featuring of over 60,000 plants and orchids.

The National Orchid Garden houses over 1,000 species of orchids and around 2,000 hybrids of orchids.

Heritage Tree of Walking Trail

Take a leisurely walk amidst the lush, verdant grounds of the Botanic Gardens and appreciate the beauty of these Heritage Trees, all living legacies of Singapore’s green heritage and hosts to a diverse range of other flora and fauna.

There are currently about 178 listed Heritage Trees of various species in Singapore, of which 14 can be found right here in the Botanic Gardens. This walking trail brings you to see seven of the more easily accessible Heritage Trees.

The Singapore Botanic Gardens recreates a small tropical rainforest spread across six hectares. In the heart of the Singapore Botanic Gardens is the Evolution Garden that illustrates the evolution of plant life. The Ginger Garden located next to the National Orchid Garden is a special place for the plants from the Ginger Family

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is surrounded by three beautiful lakes. If you are lucky then you can witness a live concert at the Symphony Lake. The Eco Lake is a wonderful place for a variety of birds including herons, water hens and ducks. The Swan Lake is one of the most impressive parts of the Singapore Botanic Garden. Enjoy some fabulous views from the Victorian gazebo that overlooks the Swan Lake.