Singapore Botanic Gardens are a large green oasis and a reason for the city-state's Garden City nickname. There, you will find many flower and tree species, fountains, landmarks, lakes, and themed areas, such as Bonsai and Orchid gardens. Thus, planning a visit to this island nation's top attraction is the key to the best experience. And Top Travel and Tours' Singapore Botanic Gardens info does that for you.
In this regard, continue reading to learn:
- Opening times of this UNESCO site
- Do you need to pay to explore the nature park
- How much time to allocate for a visit
- And what the top sites are
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Singapore Botanic Gardens General Info (Hours and Tickets)
As for ticket prices, you need to pay only for the National Orchid Garden, the highlight of the complex. And these are the related costs:
| National Orchid Garden (Singapore Botanic Gardens) Ticket Prices | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visitor Category | Travelers | Locals | ||
| Adults (13–59) | S$15 | S$5 | ||
| Seniors (60+) | S$3 | S$1 | ||
| Students | S$3 | S$1 | ||
| Children (under 13) | Free of charge | |||
Extra Singapore Tropical Garden Info (Duration and Hotspots)
| The Singapore Botanic Gardens and National Orchid Garden Visit Duration | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Extent of Your Visit | Quick Tour | Normal Tour | Notes | |||
| The Whole Park | 1 to 2 hours | 3 to 4 hours | If you are passionate about gardening and nature and wish to visit the entire botanic gardens, double these times. | |||
| National Orchid Garden | 45 minutes to 1:15 hours | 1:30 to 2 hours | Even for a quick tour, you can take a lot of photos. | |||
| Singapore Botanic Gardens Top Attractions | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section | Description | Location or the Nearest Gate/Entrance | ||
| National Orchid Garden | Thousands of orchid species are on display here, including the national flower of Singapore. Moreover, you'll find Silver Arches, Tiger Orchid Fountain, and Crane Fountain. | Tyersall Entrance | ||
| Swan Lake | The lake inhabits swans, otters, fishes, and amphibians. | Tanglin Gate | ||
| Palm Valley and Symphony Lake | Palm Valley displays various palm tree species. It also features the Shaw Symphony Stage where concerts take place. | Next to National Orchid Garden | ||
| Bonsai Garden | Here, you can admire trees shaped by artistic Bonsai techniques. | Tanglin Gate | ||
| Vanda Miss Joaquim | This section exhibits hybrid orchids that are national flowers of Singapore. Also, these are so tall that they may be taller than you. | Near Bonsai Garden | ||
| Ginger Garden | Hundreds of gingers and a few waterfalls await you there. | Between National Orchid and Bonsai Gardens, near Vanda Miss Joaquim | ||
Singapore Botanic Gardens alone are worth visiting the city-state. For further sightseeing ideas, check out our Singapore Travel Guide. And to admire other outstanding plant and flower displays, don't miss Gardens by the Bay in downtown Marina Bay South.
