The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 74 hectare botanical garden in Singapore. It is the only botanic garden in the world that opens from 5 a.m. to 12 midnight every single day of the year, and does not charge an admission fee, except for the National Orchid Garden. The garden is bordered by Holland Road and Napier Road to the south, Cluny Road to the east, Tyersall Avenue and Clunny Park Road to the west and Bukit Timah Road to the North.
Singapore Botanic Gardens is a star visitor attraction for the sophisticated traveler as well as the local resident. This Garden possesses an array of botanical and horticultural attractions with a rich history and a wonderful plant collection of worldwide significance. Complementing these unique resources are sensitive developments providing visitors educational and recreational facilities.
National Orchid Garden is the main attraction within the Botanic Garden. Located on the mid- western side of the Garden, the hilly three- hectare site has a collection of more than 1, 000 species and 2, 000 hybrids of orchids. Within the Orchid Garden there are a number of attractions such as the following:
Burkill Hall is a colonial plantation bungalow built in 1886. It used to be the director’s house and was named in honor of the only father and son pair to hold the post of Director of Singapore Botanic Gardens, Isaac and Humphrey Burkill.
At the back of Burkill Hall is the VIP Orchid Garden with hybrids of some of the VIP orchids on display. Notable ones include Dendrobium Margaret Thatcher, Renantanda Akihito, Dendrobium Masako Kotaishi Hidenka, Dendrobium Elizabeth and Vanda Gloria Macapagal- Arroyo.
• Orchidarium
It is a haven for serious orchid’s enthusiasts and the Orchidarium houses natural species in a tropical setting.
• Tan Hoon Siang Misthouse
The misthouse contains a colorful collection of different hybrids. It also has a small collection of fragrant orchids like Vanda Mimi Plamer.
• Lady Yuen- Peng McNeice Bromeliad House
The Coolhouse tries to recreate the environment of a tropical highland forest and showcases orchids that are normally only found in the tropical highland areas.
Ginger Garden is located next to the National Orchid Garden. This one- hectare garden brings together member of the Zingiberaceae family. The garden houses a restaurant called Halia Restaurant. There is also a drop- off point along Tyersall Avenue as well as a waterfall. The garden was officially opened in 2003 and it took over the spot vacated by the previous Orchid Enclosure.
Besides enjoying the gardens, the Library Shop and Garden Shop are also excellent places to pick up souvenirs, books and plants for your loved ones. Other attractions include the Palm Valley, Bandstand area, Sun Garden and Sundial Garden. There are also three lakes, namely Symphony Lake, Eco- Lake and Swan Lake. You can come by early in the mornings on weekends to see families picnicking or visit during the evenings for a leisurely stroll.
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