GARDENS BY THE BAY
WHERE WONDER BLOOMS
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Gardens by the Bay / Photo by: Gardens by the Bay
A multi-award winning nature park opened to the public last June 29, 2012 in central Singapore with an area of 101 hectares across Marina Reservoir where sky rise greenery landscapes, largest glass greenhouses, architectural designs and cooled conservatories are all-in at Gardens by the Bay. It comprises three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden.
3 WATERFRONT GARDENS
Bay South Garden is known to be the largest among the three gardens with a scope of 54 hectares that showcase the tropical greenery, floras, conservatories and supertree groves.
One who plants a garden, plants happiness.
Credited to: Chinese Proverbs
Bay East Garden is a 32 hectares park fronting the border of Marina Reservoir where you can have an unobstracted view of Singapore's skyline. This park was created temporarily in support of the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics and was open to the public on October 2011.
A beautiful garden is a work of heart.
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Bay Central Garden has an area of 15 hectares with a 3km waterfront esplanade extending from the heart of the city to the eastern part of Singapore. This garden served as a link between Bay South Garden and Bay East Garden.
HOW TO GET THERE
BY TRAIN OR BUS:
If traveling through the circle line or downtown line
- Step off at Bayfront MRT station (CE1 / DT16).
- Go to Exit B and walk through the underground linkway.
- Once out from the linkway, cross the Dragonfly Bridge or the Meadow Bridge and into the Gardens by the Bay.
If traveling through the East-West line
- Step off at Tanjong Pagar MRT Station (EW15)
- Go to Exit C and head to International Plaza, Anson Road bus stop number 03223.
- Ride on bus number 400 and step off at bus stop number 03371 down Marina Gardens drive.
OWN VEHICLE:
From Ophir Road
- Go to Sheares Avenue.
- Take an exit to Marina Boulevard.
- Turn to the left going to Marina Gardens Drive.
From Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) and East Coast Parkway (ECP) going towards the city
- Carry on to Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE).
- Go to Exit 3 going to Central Boulevard.
- Make a right turn to Marina Gardens Drive.
From Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) going to the city
- Carry on to Marina Coastal Expressway (MCE)..
- Go to Exit 2 going to Central Boulevard.
- Make a right turn to Marina Gardens Drive.
BY WALKING
Coming from the Helix Bridge in the direction of the Art Science Museum
- There is a footpath that will lead you under the East Coast Parkway (ECP) that will usher you directly into Bay South Garden beside the waterfront.
Coming from Marina Bay Sands
- Take a walk across the overhead bridge (Lions Bridge) that connects Gardens by the Bay and Marina Bay Sands Hotel (opens at 8.00am to 11.00pm daily) or you may opt to take the underground linkway via Bayfront MRT Station (Exit B).
GARDENS BY THE BAY ATTRACTIONS
A garden to walk in and immensity to dream in--what more could he ask? A few flowers at his feet and above him the stars.
The last time I visited Gardens by the Bay was last 2014. All the attractions that I will be mentioning in this blog are the ones that I personally explored. By this time, there are added attractions in the garden but I won't tackle it here since I never visited it yet. For now, I'll just focus on the attractions that I've been to. So, let me begin with greeneries and floras.
FLOWER DOME
Happiness radiates like the fragrance from a flower and draws all good things towards you.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi
FLOWER DOME / Photo Credit: A Certain Slant of Light
Combination of different yellow flowers. Credit to: Myself
Succulent Garden / Credit to: Myself
A cool-dry columnless conservatory glasshouse showcasing displays of different flowers and plants from the Mediterranean and other semi-arid regions such as South America, South Africa and parts of Australia can be found in Gardens by the Bay--the Flower Dome. Featured in the 2015 Guinness World Records as the largest glass greenhouse in the world. The 125 feet high (38 mtrs) dome has a maintained temperature of 23 degree celcius and 25 degree celcius in a moderate temperature during night time. The conservatory is open daily from 9.am to 9.pm. Take note that the last ticket sale is at 8.pm and last admission is at 8.30pm. If you plan on going to Flower Dome please be mindful of the closure dates for 2018 for maintenance purposes.
ADMISSION RATES
Local Resident Rate - Single Conservatory
1. Adults: $12
2. Senior Citizens (≥60 years old): $8
3. Children (3-12 years old): $8
Local Resident Rate - Double Conservatories
1. Adults: $20
2. Senior Citizens (≥60 years old): $15
3. Children (3-12 years old): $12
Standard Rate - Double Conservatories
1. Adults: $28
2. Children (3-12 years old): $15
Source:http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
CLOSURE DATES FOR 2018 -- FOR MAINTENANCE
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
Tue, 13 Feb 2018
Tue, 6 Mar 2018
Tue, 10 Apr 2018
Tue, 22 May 2018
Tue, 19 Jun 2018
Tue, 10 Jul 2018
Tue, 28 Aug 2018
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Tue, 30 Oct 2018
Tue, 27 Nov 2018
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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CLOUD FOREST
And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.
John Muir
CLOUD FOREST / Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Nerve shaking / Credit to: Myself
A cool-moist conservatory forest as big as 1.5 regular football fields put together with a surface dome area of 12,000m2 covered by 2,577 glass panels of 690 distinct shapes and sizes. The temperature inside the Cloud Forest is 23ºC – 25ºC. A 35 metre tall mountain shroud in lush greenery and labelled as the "world's tallest indoor waterfall". There are nine unique zones in Cloud Forest to enjoy and learn the biodiversity and geology of the forest as well as revealing the mysterious botanical world while reflecting on the environmental threats that can harm them within the zones of this conservatory. Feel refreshed with the mists and at the same time conquering my fear of heights while doing the cloud walk and the tree top walk.
OPERATING HOURS
Open daily: 9.00am - 9.00pm
Last ticket sale: 8.00pm
Last admission: 8.30pm
Mist Timings:
10.00am, 12.00pm, 2.00pm, 4.00pm, 6.00pm, 8.00pm daily
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ADMISSION
Local Resident Rate - Single Conservatory
- Adults: $12
- Senior Citizens (≥60 years old): $8
- Children (3-12 years old): $8
Local Resident Rate - Double Conservatories
- Adults: $20
- Senior Citizen (≥60 years old): $15
- Child (3-12 years old): $12
Standard Rate - Double Conservatories
- Adults: $28
- Child (3-12 years old): $15
Source: Gardens by the Bay
CLOSURE DATES FOR 2018 -- FOR MAINTENANCE
Mon, 15 Jan 2018
Mon, 12 Feb 2018
Mon, 5 Mar 2018
Mon, 9 Apr 2018
Mon, 21 May 2018
Mon, 18 Jun 2018
Mon, 9 Jul 2018
Tue, 27 Aug 2018
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
Mon, 29 Oct 2018
Mon, 26 Nov 2018
Mon, 17 Dec 2018
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CLOUD FOREST / Video Credit: Sant Leelavilas
SUPERTREE GROVE
Everything is backwards now, like out there is the true world, and in here is the dream.
Jake Sully - Avatar
SUPERTREE GROVE AND OCBC SKYWAY / Photo Credit: Kevin Sikora
Dragonfly Lake / Credit to: Nics Yu
Felt like entering to a different world--Pandora: The World of Avatar. Grabbed the 2017 Travelers' Choice TripAdvisor award Top 5 Landmarks in Singapore -- Supertree Grove. There are 12 of these Supertrees that can be found anywhere in the Gardens while the other 3 they are placed at the Golden Garden and the remaining 3 is at the Silver Garden. An inner vertical structure that upholds the Supertree is what we call the Reinforcment concrete core. The trunk core of each Supertree is made of reinforced concrete that is wrapped with a steel frame. There are planting panels that are installed on the trunks serves as the base for the planting of the living skin. The Canopy was assembled and hoisted by a hydraulic jack system that looked like an inverted umbrella has an environmentally sustainable functions that provide shade during the day and lighted up with sound during the night supplied by solar energy.
The OCBC Skyway has a 128-metre long walkway (the ring that you see in the photo) that connects two Supertrees at the Supertree Grove at 22 metres high. You can chill out at the Supertree-top bistro and enjoy the panoramic view of the Gardens and the whole Marina Bay. I would highly recommend to shell-out for a few SG dollars for this one. You won't regret it. SWEAR!!!
OPERATING HOURS
Open daily: 5.00am - 2.00am
Free admission(Admission to Supertree Grove is free but admission charge to OCBC Skyway applies)
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ADMISSION
Adult: $8
Senior (≥60 years old): $8
Child (3-12 years old): $5
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CLOSURE DATES FOR 2018 -- FOR MAINTENANCE
Mon, 8 Jan 2018
Mon, 5 Feb 2018
Mon, 19 Mar 2018
Mon, 16 Apr 2018
Mon, 14 May 2018
Mon, 4 Jun 2018
Mon, 2 Jul 2018
Tue, 20 Aug 2018
Mon, 17 Sep 2018
Mon, 22 Oct 2018
Mon, 19 Nov 2018
Mon, 10 Dec 2018
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Supertree SG@50 Gardens by the Bay show / Video Credit: M.C.m.c
FAR EAST ORGANIZATION CHILDREN'S GARDEN
Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.
Mr. Rogers
FAR EAST ORGANIZATION CHILDREN'S GARDEN / Photo Credit: Choo Yut Shing on flickr
A natures big play ground showcasing water play features and educational theme in a natural world place that would enhance the child's physical and cognitive ability. Children from 1-5 year olds will be enjoying the sway bridge, stepping springs and the fish fountain play equipment and toddlers can play around and claw their way with the interactive landscape of water tunnels and fish sculpture. There are rainforest tree houses that is suitable for children ages 6-12 year olds, a jungle adventure awaits them for real with 2 tree houses that has 4 metres in height and 7.5 metres tall where they can traverse the 130 metre long forest trail. But much to childrens delight is the water play which is the center of the playground. These water plays are programmable that has sensors that can detect the childs movement and that will accord with a series of water effects. The Amphitheatre in the children's garden is an ideal venue for organizing an educational event that can accumulate of up to 300 people and this theatre by the way has a covered canopy so no worries with the weather condition.
HOURS & ADMISSION
Weekdays* (Tues^ - Fri): 10.00am - 7.00pm
Last admission at 6.30pm
*Closed every Monday.
^Closed on Tuesday if the preceding Monday is a public holiday.
Please note that Waterplay and Fish Fountain areas are closed at 6.30pm on weekdays.
Weekends (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays): 9.00am - 9.00pm
Last admission at 8.30pm
Please note that Waterplay and Fish Fountain areas are closed at 8.30pm on weekends/public
holidays.
Free admission
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CLOSURE DATES FOR 2018 -- FOR MAINTENANCE
Please refer to this sitehttps://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg for the long lists of closure dates.
BAY EAST GARDEN
The greatest fine art of the future will be the making of a comfortable living from a small piece of land.
Abraham Lincoln
BAY EAST GARDEN / Photo Credit: LIANHE ZAOBAO FILE PHOTO on http://www.straitstimes.com
Finding serenity by the waterfront at the second largest gardens in Gardens by the Bay. An abundant wide-ranging lawns with pavilions, beautiful palm trees and the stunning view of Singapore Skyline embracing you as you step into this tranquil garden in the city. The green field is open to the public for you to chill out. Take a quite walk or or have a run on the tract, take photos or have a picnic or whatever, surely you will immerse yourself with the tranquility of the place.
The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway.
— Michael Pollan
There are still a lot of attractions to explore in Gardens by the Bay, a newly added attractions that I'm sure it's worth every penny. I only mentioned a few since that was the attractions I explored when I visited the country. Saddened that I wasn't able to take some snaps of this awesome place because during that time I was not into instagramming. Well there's always a next time. Soon, I will conquer Singapore once again. But for now, I'll just have to jot it down for the "what to see" thingy for my return.
There you go my day adventure in Gardens by the Bay. Thank you for reading until next blog.
The world is full of wonder for me to wander.
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