Keeping to the City in a Garden concept, Gardens by the Bay is located along the Marina Bay and spans 101 hectares, it comprises of three spaces - Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central.
In 2012, Bay South opened, spanning across 54 hectares; it is the largest waterfront garden. The key features include 2 cooled conservatories (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest), offering tranquil oasis, 18 Supertrees and the OCBC Skyway and themed outdoor gardens.
Flower Dome
Showcasing more than 87,000 plants from the cool-dry Mediterranean climate, you will find a spectacular array of plants as you journey through different regions of the world, including South Africa, California and parts of Spain and Italy. Look out for the changing flower displays, which reflect different seasons, festivals and themes throughout the year.
Cloud Forest
Showcasing plants from the cool-moist Tropical Montane regions, the Cloud Forest houses more than 130,000 plants and has the world's highest indoor waterfall at 35 metres tall. A mysterious world veiled in mist, you can learn about the different biodiversity and environmental threats as you journey through nine unique zones, including Lost World, Secret Garden and Crystal Mountain. Enjoy an aerial view of the canopy and mountainside below via the two walkways in the clouds.
Supertrees
Standing at 25-50 metres tall, you will find a cluster of these unique trees at the Supertree Grove, 11 of which are embedded with environmentally sustainable functions to harvest solar energy. Take a stroll along the OCBC Skyway, a 128-metre long walkway that connects two of the Supertrees and enjoy amazing views of the Gardens. Chill out at the Supertree-top bistro and be captivated by the panoramic views of the Gardens and Marina Bay area. Don't miss the Garden Rhapsody show of dazzling lights and sounds as the sun sets, which takes place at 7.45pm and 8.45pm nightly.
Heritage Gardens
A collection of four themed gardens that will take you through the history and culture of Singapore's three main ethnic groups and colonial past. The Malay garden, 'a reflection of Community' emphasizes the role of edible fruits and medicinal plants used by the local Malay population. The Colonial Garden, 'a Reflection of Ambition' covers the issues of plant transportation and profitable crops. Along the Indian Garden, keep an eye out for the decorative motifs as they depict fantasies of the supposed natural origins of certain animals from plants; while in the Chinese Garden look out for the Sacred Tree, a medicinal tree with many uses.