[13] Also included is a flood protection scheme for the main shopping district of Orchard Road and its surroundings and a water detention pond with capacity to hold excess storm-water of about 15 Olympic-size pools.[14]. A total of 18 hectares of land was added in expanding the Gardens by almost four times its original size in 1859. The Singapore Botanic Gardens was put under the charge of the National Parks Board. The orchid gardens provide splashes of colour, there is a significant variety of plants, the tropical trees are spectacular, there are cool, quiet... Read all 19,803 reviews. [6] The layout of the Gardens as it is today is largely based on Niven's design. The National Orchid Garden, within the main gardens, is at the forefront of orchid studies and a pioneer in the cultivation of hybrids, complementing the nation's status as a major exporter of cut orchids. There are play areas like the Water Play area, a small playground, tree-houses with slides, and a maze. Nestled among lush foliage, The Garage is a stunning 1920s Art Deco-furnished conservation building, home to two stellar dining concepts. 1800 471 7300 . [11][12] Murray Ross Henderson, curator of the Herbarium before the war, succeeded Holttum as director from 1949 to 1954. As part of the process, the dossier had to seek the assessment of the International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS), a separate professional association. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 162-year-old tropical garden located at the fringe of Singapore's Orchard Road shopping district. With 1000 species and 4000 hybrid orchids, this area is nothing short of spectacular! Aided by the equatorial climate, it houses the largest orchid collection of 1,200 species and 2,000 hybrids. The Botanic Gardens has been ranked Asia's top park attraction since 2013, by TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards. Besides being an ornamental and recreational garden, it was also a scientific garden in its early years. Location. Eventually the Gardens played an important role during the "greening Singapore" campaign and Garden City campaign during the early independence years. Library of Botany and Horticulture (including the Public Reference Centre); the Singapore Herbarium (International acronym: Herb. Free entry to the National Orchid Garden during 3 -11 April 2021 applies for all Singapore citizens, permanent residents, local student passes, holders of employment passes, work permits or dependant passes. Singapore Botanic Garden, Singapore This 160-year old tropical garden is located at the Singapore Orchard Road shopping district. Enter Singapore Botanic Gardens by the Tanglin Gate and walk to the Visitor Centre. Located next to the National Orchid Garden, this one-hectare garden brings together members of the family Zingiberaceae. The nature attraction in the heart of the city features a small tropical rainforest, a ginger garden, and an orchid garden. The Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage on Symphony Lake occasionally has free concerts on weekends. [19][20] Open Now. Application is limited per year. 115 reviews of Singapore Botanic Gardens "The 63.7-hectare garden is open all year, with free admissions. Dine by the garden at Bee’s Knees. It is one of three gardens, and the only tropical garden, to be honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.The Botanic Gardens has been ranked Asia's top park attraction since 2013, by TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards. It houses the visitor services desk as well as a café called Food For Thought in the basement. Getting there. An official application for Singapore Botanic Gardens to be listed as a World Heritage Site was submitted to UNESCO in January 2014. Founded in 1859, the Singapore Botanic Gardens showcases the best and most spectacular of tropical flora set in stunning verdant landscape. 115 reviews of Singapore Botanic Gardens "The 63.7-hectare garden is open all year, with free admissions. It is one of three gardens, and the only tropical garden, to be honoured as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Animals found in the Singapore Botanic Gardens, featuring Koi Carp, Catfish, Snakes, Lizards, Terrapins, Macaques and Squirrels. Eateries within the garden include the one-Michelin-starred Corner House,[17] a casual fine-dining restaurant in a colonial bungalow; Casa Verde, a café at the Visitor Centre; and Halia Restaurant, a restaurant at the Ginger Garden. MRT/Bus: The nearest MRT is Orchard Station. Tropical plants line the bank of the Saraca Stream as it meanders its way down a small hill. The Singapore Agri-horticultural Society ran out of funds, which led to the colonial government taking over the management of the gardens in 1874. VIP Orchid Garden: located at the back of Burkill Hall, displays hybrids of the most popular VIP orchids. Today, the Gardens is an important botanical institute. It was not until 30 years later that the present Singapore Botanic Gardens began in 1859, when the Singapore Agri-horticultural Society was granted 32 hectares of land in Tanglin by the colonial government, which had obtained it from the merchant Hoo Ah Kay, known as Whampoa, in exchange for land at Boat Quay. Create New Account. Coolhouse: 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. The Gardens by the Bay is a nature park spanning 101 hectares (250 acres) in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir.The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden (in Marina South), Bay East Garden (in Marina East) and Bay Central Garden (in Downtown Core and Kallang). This travel guide of Singapore Botanic Gardens will take you through the gardens with some fantastic photos. © 2020 Singapore Botanic Gardens. Photos, Videos. It also has a small collection of fragrant orchids like Vanda Mimi Palmer. There was the excavation of Swan Lake in 1866. or. Last updated 3 Feb 2021. The bid underlines the gardens' historical and cultural significance and its achievements in conservation and research. Photos, Videos. After the war ended, the Gardens was handed back to the control of the British in September 1945, and Koriba was made a prisoner of war. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is more than three times the age of Singapore itself (which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2015), with a history dating to the British colonial era. The headquarters of the National Parks Board is located within the grounds of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. It was extraordinary, one of the longest salutations I've heard ... and every single member of the committee had something important to say and some had a lot to say in favour of the inscription. The Halia, Ginger Garden, Singapore Botanic Gardens, 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569. A 700-page nomination dossier was compiled and written up over one-and-a-half years, led by the National Heritage Board's (NHB) preservation of sites and monuments division and the Botanic Gardens director, Dr Nigel Taylor, who was also involved in the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew's own UNESCO bid from 2000 to 2003. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a national landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. education outreach and workshop classrooms. Email. At the Children's Garden Visitor Centre there is a sculpture by the Israeli artist Zodok Ben-David. Successful in his experiments with rubber planting, Ridley convinced planters across Malaya to adopt his methods. Burkill Hall: Burkill Hall is a colonial plantation bungalow built in 1886. Girl on a Swing (1984), a bronze statue by British sculptor Sydney Harpley. No scootering, cycling, ball games and other important notices on our Safe Distancing Measures. Chris Blandford Associates. Although it is considered part of the Botanic Gardens, the Children's Garden has its own entrance along Bukit Timah Road existing as a separate enclosure. There are also a number of wooden carvings scattered around the grounds and fern-covered vertical walls. The misthouse contains a colourful collection of different hybrids. 1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259 569 Singapore. This is the period of time when Singapore’s national flower – the orchid Hybrid Vanda Miss Joaquim is founded. From a distance, the sculpture looks like a tree but a closer inspection reveals 500 human figures. Both institutions continued to function as scientific institutions. This page was last edited on 31 March 2021, at 01:46. ... Singapore. Log In. Singapore Botanic Gardens The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 161-year-old tropical garden located at the fringe of Singapore 's Orchard Road shopping district. 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