Gardens by the Bay
A 101-hectare garden on reclaimed land, with 18 Supertrees 25 to 50 meters tall, the world's largest glass greenhouse, the Flower Dome, and the Cloud Forest's 35-meter indoor waterfall. It is a symbol of Singapore's Garden City vision.
Gardens by the Bay opened in 2012 on reclaimed land behind Marina Bay Sands. It is the flagship project of Singapore's “City in a Garden” concept. Free areas include the Supertree Grove, 18 Supertrees 25 to 50 meters tall and covered with epiphytic plants. The Garden Rhapsody light and music show is free to watch at 19:45 and 20:45 each evening, and you can lie on the grass to enjoy it. The paid OCBC Skyway, about SGD 14, connects the Supertrees at 22 meters above ground. The two glass conservatories are the highlights. The Flower Dome is the world's largest glass greenhouse, housing Mediterranean and semi-arid plants, with seasonal flower shows such as tulips and cherry blossoms. The Cloud Forest features a 35-meter artificial mountain and an indoor waterfall that recreates a tropical montane cloud forest. Its winding walkway spirals downward, making it the most popular attraction. A combined ticket for both costs about SGD 32 to 59 for adults, depending on what is included, and buying online in advance is recommended. Floral Fantasy, added in 2021, is ideal for families with children. Suggested itinerary: enter at 16:00 and visit the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome first, avoiding the afternoon heat. After 18:00, go to the Supertrees to watch the sunset and light show, then walk to Marina Bay Sands for the 20:00 or 21:00 water show. The whole visit takes about 3 to 4 hours. Getting there: it is a 5 to 10 minute walk from Exit B of Bayfront MRT Station, or you can take the underground passage from Marina Bay Sands Shoppes. Note: the conservatories are air-conditioned and cool, so bring a light jacket. The grounds are large and hot, so bring water. On weekends the lawn for the light show fills up, so arrive 30 minutes early.
Opening hours
Outdoor gardens 05:00–02:00; greenhouse 09:00–21:00 (last entry 20:00)
Nearby sights
- Marina Bay Sands
- Singapore Flyer
- ArtScience Museum
- Marina Barrage
- Merlion Park
- Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
- Asian Civilisations Museum
- National Gallery Singapore