The number 1 attraction in Singapore, according to TripAdvisor. Situated at the Marina Bay Waterfront, Gardens by the Bay is an oasis in the heart of the city, spread over 101 hectares and incorporating three gardens - Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central. Since opening in 2009, it has won international acclaim and multiple awards, including; the ‘Landscape Award’ from World Architecture News in 2013, the ‘Best Attraction in Asia Pacific’ from Travel Weekly in 2015 and the ‘Best Attraction Experience’ at the 2019 Singapore Tourism Awards.
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Tips
- For a unique view, go for a drink at Cé La Vi on the rooftop of Marina Bay Sands and see the garden lit up at night.
Highlights
OCBC Skyway and Supertree Observatory
Standing at between 25 and 50 metres tall, Gardens by the Bay's Supertrees are designed with large canopies that provide shade in the midday sun. Stroll along the 22-metre-high OCBC Skyway for panoramic views of the Gardens and Marina Bay.
Cloud Forest
The world's tallest indoor waterfall at 30 metres – the perfect place to escape the heat! Explore the cool tropical highlands and wander around the indoor mountain densely planted with fascinating orchids, delicate ferns, and carnivorous pitcher plants.
Flower Dome
The largest glass greenhouse in the world as listed in the 2015 Guinness World Records. Flower Dome showcases exotic plants from five continents which are displayed in nine different gardens. Wander amongst thousand-year-old olive trees and unusual Baobabs.