Singapore
Gardens, Parks and Nature Reserves
Bukit Timah
Nature Reserve, Singapore
With the area of 164 hectare,
this is one of only two rainforests in the world within city boundaries. At the
heart of the reserve lies Singapore highest point - Bukit Timah Hill at 164
meters above the sea level. Visitors can obtain trail maps from the visitor
center and take a leisurely walk while listening in on birds.
Address: 177, Hindhede Drive. Tel: 1800 468 5736 Admission: Free
Open: 7am to 7pm
Chinese and
Japanese Gardens, Singapore
Situated side by side, the
Chinese and the Japanese Gardens reflect very contrasting landscapes. Chinese
imperial garden with twin pagodas, a suzhou style Penjing garden, Chinese tea
gallery, stone lanterns,shrubs, Zen rock gardens, traditional summer houses are
among the attractions
Address: 1, Chinese Garden Road. Tel: 264 3455
Admission: Adults- S$ 4.50, Children S$2 Open: 9 am to 6 pm
----------------------------------- Advertisement --------------------------------------------
----------------------------------- Advertisement --------------------------------------------
East Coast
Park, Singapore
The East Coast park holds many
avenues for fun and consider as the favorite playground of Singaporeans. You
can bowl, cycle, windsurf, canoe and have a picnic.
Location: Off the East Coast Parkway(ECP) between Bedok and Marine Parade
Mandai Orchid
Gardens, Singapore
The largest commercial orchid
garden in Singapore. The "Orchid Gift Box Service" will deliver the elegant
flowers to any address in the world.
Location: Mandai Lake Road Tel: 269 1036 Open: 8.30 am to 5.30 pm
Admission: Adults S$ 2 Children S$ 0.50
Mount Faber,
Singapore
Offers excellent views of the
Singapore skyline, harbor and offshore islands. Cable car service available to
Sentosa.
Location : Kampong Bahru Road ( leading to mount Faber Road )
Singapore
Botanic Gardens
52 hectare garden housing an
abundance of flora, including many rare specimens and popular venue for outdoor
concerts. National Orchid Garden has the world's largest orchid display
featuring over 60,000 plants and orchids.
Location: Cluny Road Tel: 471 7361 Open: 5am till midnight
|