“Nature always wears the colors of the spirit,” said Ralph Waldo Emerson, and nowhere is this more evident than at Gardens by the Bay. Just picture floating gardens and gigantic vertical gardens called ‘Supertrees,’ glowing in the night; water falling freely within the building, and flowers from all over the world blossoming in complete unison. This fantastic technology covers one hundred one hectares of land in the center of the busy district of Marina Bay in Singapore.
Whether you consider yourself environmentally enthusiastic or simply an explorer of one of the most extensive and beautiful gardens on the planet, you will surely be in for a ride at Gardens by the Bay.
What is Gardens by the Bay?
Gardens by the Bay in Singapore is an award-winning and highly popular architectural masterpiece. Located in the heart of Singapore, this tourist attraction covers 101 hectares and comprises three waterfront gardens: Bay East Garden, Bay South Garden, and Bay Central Garden. It offers a fantastic blend of horticulture, sustainability, preservation of nature, and innovation, including a giant-size supertree grove, flower dome, cloud forest, and several other attractions.
How to Reach Gardens by the Bay?
This attraction is easily accessible by several means of transport since it is situated in central Singapore. The nearest MRT station is Bayfront Station (CE1/DT16), and an escalator connection to this station is available just 250 meters from the gardens.
If you’re driving, follow the directions to Marina Gardens Drive to find car parks near the garden entrances. People arriving from Changi Airport can take a taxi, which takes 20 minutes to get to the city or opt to travel using the MRT. As Transport Logistics points out, Gardens by the Bay is easily accessible by transport for local and foreign tourists.
Gardens by the Bay Tickets Price and Opening Hours
The gross of the outdoor gardens is free, but you will require tickets to the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and Supertree Observatory. The Gardens by the Bay tickets can be bought online from its official website or at the ticketing counter. Children’s tickets cost SGD 12, while adult tickets cost SGD 20, depending on the attraction for residents.
- Opening Hours: 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM for outdoor gardens
- Indoor Conservatories: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM (last admission at 8:00 PM)
- Light Show Gardens by the Bay Timings: 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM daily
#Prices may be subject to change
Key Attractions in Garden by the Bay
1. Flower Dome
The Flower Dome inside the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore has the world record of being the largest conservatory glass structure in the world. This visually attractive sight displays a stunning compilation of plants local to the Mediterranean and mid-continent features; tourists get the opportunity to view themed gardens and exotic flowers from around the world.
Tickets:
- Residents: SGD 12
- Non-Residents: Adults: SGD 59Children: SGD 45
#Prices may be subject to change
- Timings: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Highlights:
- Gardens by the Bay Christmas Train Show: This wonderful festive attraction will bring joy to everyone, young and old, into the New Year and beyond.
- Baobabs: Look at the baobab trees, or the upside-down trees, because of their size and other features.
- Succulent Garden: Explore different drought-tolerant plants in this aesthetically well-planned garden.
- Australian Garden: A brilliant display of Australian flora, including flowers and trees like eucalyptus.
The Gardens by the Bay Flower Dome is a natural masterpiece set within a masterpiece of architecture. A tour through this lush facility invites visitors to explore the power of nature in a whole new way.
2. Cloud Forest
Walk into the Cloud Forest – A lifestyle indoor garden with a 35-meter-tall waterfall that sweeps through the vertical landscape of the building. This magnificent cool and moist conservatory emulates a tropical highland climate that is calm and refreshing as a break from the hot regime of Singapore and exciting for any botany buff.
Tickets:
- Residents: SGD 12
- Non-residents: Adults – 59 SGD, Children – 45SGD
#Prices may be subject to change
- Timings: 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Highlights:
- Crystal Mountain: Learn about the history of the Earth and be stunned by the unique crystals and stalactites exposed here.
- Cloud Walk: Take a nice walk on this pathway, which will take you to a more elevated stand where you can watch the different parts of the forest, beginning with the trees.
- The Cavern: Discover this minimally exposed area with copious vegetation and a calm atmosphere.
- Tree Top Walk: Visit the treetop walkway – this is a raised wooden board suitable for overlooking a garden.
Cloud Forest is a magical spiritual walk that gives tourists the feeling of coming across a world on another planet, all in the natural world, with the help of technology.
3. Supertree Grove and Light Show
Of all the attractions in Gardens by the Bay, the Supertree Grove is the centerpiece and one irresistible feature. They are designed as giant climbing verandas that can reach a height of up to 50 meters. Vertical gardens are a combination of superior engineering and a work of nature. Modern structures are a mix of vertical engineering and natural growth structures. Especially during the Nightfall of Gardens by the Bay, also called Garden Rhapsody, a program of music and light that attracts tourists worldwide, the Supertree draws everyone’s attention.
Every evening, the Supertree transforms into a dazzling display of light and sound during the Gardens by the Bay light show timings at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM. Looking at it from either a bird’s eye or ground level, the light show Gardens by the Bay can be as if the night has been made magical.
Tickets for Supertree Observatory
- Residents: Adults – SGD 10; Children – SGD 6
- Non-residents: Adults – SGD 14, Children – SGD 10
#Prices may be subject to change
Highlights
- Open-Air Rooftop Deck: Visit the topmost of the tallest Supertree for a bird’s eye view of the encompassing garden and the Marina Bay area.
- Observatory Deck: This one sits on top of the Super Tree, giving visitors a better view of the Supertree architecture and lighting.
- Garden Rhapsody: Cultivate unique memories and watch the Supertree not merely light up but in technicolor and rhythm to a mix of classical, pop, cultural songs, and much more.
Supertree Grove and the light show at Gardens by the Bay are not just eye feasts but feasts on all body organs that take time to fade from memory.
4. Floral Fantasy
Welcome to Floral Fantasy—the gallery where tendrils of flowers twine themselves around paintings and people becoming one and where a little imagination will turn reality into a personal fairytale. An attraction, Floral Fantasy consists of four themed gardens connected with the ideas of touch, smell, taste, and sight and a 4D cinema theatre located nearby.
Tickets:
- Non-residents: It costs SGD 21 for Children and SGD 34 for adults.
- Residents: USD 6 (Children), USD 9 (Adults)
#Prices may be subject to change
- Timings: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Highlights:
- Disney Garden of Wonder: This small wonderland allows people to be surrounded by the atmosphere of the Disney movie combined with floral work. Here, you can dance with flowers, be surrounded by creativity, and dance with Disney brought to life through the art.
- Dance: This is your chance to walk into a garden of motion, art, and flowers that look like they are dancing to the rhythm of the world around them.
- Float: Visit a part of the garden where objects appear lighter than air – flowers look like they soar in the air.
- Waltz: An environment that communicates the beauty of the flowers and the design of the buildings, allowing you to ‘walk’ across the flowers with grace and serenity.
Other Highlights in Garden by the Bay
Art Sculptures: These are artworks strategically placed within the garden known as the sculpture garden. It is highly recommended to visit Planet, a stationary and well-known baby sculpture on the water.
Garden Pod: For those who want to make their stay very special, it is necessary to point out the availability of Garden Pod, where guests will stay in the glass house, surrounded by incredible vegetation.
Dine & Shop: Here, from the coffee shops to restaurants of the most admirable kind, Gardens by the Bay has everything to offer.
- McDonald’s (Halal-certified): Share a warm family dinner, eating your favorite burgers while marveling at the beauty of Supertrees.
- Satay by the Bay: Savor Singapore’s favorite dishes in a photographic garden setting. Halal options were available.
- Shake Shack: Shake Shack is the new generation of “recycled” fast food joints serving some of the juiciest burgers, chicken, hot dogs’ frozen custard, beer, wine, and more.
- Starbucks @ Active Garden:Stroll and have coffee at Active Garden, where one is surrounded by luxury lawns and recreational areas.
- Douraku Sushi: Douraku Sushi was designed as an individual sushi bar; it specializes in Japanese cuisine only.
Shopping Center in Garden by the Bay
- Arrival Gift Shop: Right at the Arrival drop-off area, purchase souvenirs for your visit to the Gardens.
- Conservatory Gift Shop: Situated just at the exits of the conservatories, the shop introduces all possible sorts of goods.
- Gift shops for flowers include the Fantasy Gift Shop and Disney: This time, the Floral Fantasy gift shop will change – it’ll be given a sweet Disney touch and the following activities:
So, what are you waiting for?
Plan your trip, grab your Gardens by the Bay tickets, and experience this world-class attraction for yourself!
Gardens by the Bay in Singapore FAQs
How to purchase tickets for Gardens by the Bay in Singapore?
There are various ways of buying Gardens by the Bay tickets. You can purchase tickets from the official website of this attraction. The other way is to buy tickets at the ticketing counters at The Canopy or the Gardens by the Bay mobile app. Specifically, you can purchase Supertree Observatory tickets from a self-service ticketing kiosk at the entrance.
What is the Supertree Groove?
The Supertree Groove is a collection of towering vertical gardens designed to capture travelers’ attention. It features a nighttime light show called the “Garden Rhapsody.”
What is so special about the Flower Dome?
The Flower Dome is one of the world’s largest glass greenhouses that showcase plans from the Mediterranean.
