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Singapore Botanical Gardens

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 74-hectare (183-acre) botanical garden in Singapore. It is half the size of the Royal Botanic Gardens in Kew or around one-fifth the size of Central Park in New York. 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 Cluny Park Road to the west and Bukit Timah Road to the North. The linear distance between the northern and southern ends is around 2.5 km (1.5 miles).

The original intent was for the Singapore Botanic Gardens to be a garden of relaxation and beauty for the average person. There were flower shows arranged and gardening festivals. However, in 1874, the Gardens were given to the government to maintain and manage.

When you decide to go, allow yourself plenty of time to see the sights. They are breathtaking. You will not regret taking the time for this jaunt through the Botanical Gardens in Singapore. Be sure and take your camera for the shots you get will be a great addition to your vacation photos.

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