SINGAPORE BOTANIC GARDENS

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Essentials about the Singapore Botanic Gardens in brief

The Singapore Botanic Gardens are definitely worth a visit, and not just for plant lovers. And with good reason, because the 82-hectare garden complex is the most visited botanical garden in the world, with over four million visitors annually. What’s more, the Singapore Botanic Gardens are only one of three botanical gardens (and the only tropical garden) in the world to be listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The grounds of the Singapore Botanic Gardens

The Singapore Botanic Gardens were founded in 1859 by the Agri-Horticultural Society, which converted 24 acres of land from a disused plantation into a garden. Today, the botanic gardens are not only a wonderful place to view thousands and thousands of exotic plants, trees and flowers, but also a popular recreation spot for jogging, bird watching and dining. Due to the long opening hours, many locals take advantage of the beautiful setting of the botanic gardens to exercise here early in the morning or late at night. In addition, the Botanic Gardens are also a regular venue for concerts.

Attractions in the Singapore Botanic Gardens

Probably the biggest highlight of the Singapore Botanic Gardens is the National Orchid Garden, which is the largest orchid exhibit in the world with 60,000 orchids from 1,000 different species and about 2,000 hybrids. Those who want to learn in detail about the Singapore Botanic Garden should take a look at the SBG Heritage Museum, where multimedia exhibits explain the garden’s rich heritage. And children are advised to visit the Jacob Ballas Children’s Garden, where younger children can learn about plant life through play.