No wonder this is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While Gardens by the Bay is flashy, the Botanic Gardens (established in 1859) are more impressive. Allow at least 4 hours. Even if you are not into horticulture; the landscaping, sculptures, animal encounters (swans, monitor lizards, tortoises and otters) and the fact that it is free; makes this place a must for visitors to Singapore. Return at night for a totally new perspective (the only section not flood-lit is the rainforest trail).
Opening Hours 5 a.m. to midnight.
The National Orchid Garden has a $5 admission.
Closest MRT is
Botanic Gardens (right next to Bukit Timah Gate).
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Maps are available at all gates.
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| Swan Lake, look out for otters |
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| Otter taking a short cut |
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| Otter No 2 |
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| Walk of the Giants |
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| Ginger Garden |
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| Rain Forest boardwalk |
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| 1.5 metre monitor lizard in Symphony Lake |
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| Kepppel Discovery Wetlands |
