National Orchid Garden
National Orchid Garden
4.5
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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  • HeatSeeker
    Wrexham, United Kingdom4,677 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning, so much more than orchids
    A must see attraction. As well as orchids there are plenty of gingers, carnivorous plants, bromeliads, and lots more. We really loved the new improved cool house. Amazing range of orchids. It does feel really cold as you get to the lower part. There are only very limited options to sit and rest in the cool house. Enjoy a quick visit and see lots of orchids, or linger for an hour and find lots more, including orchids with tiny flowers, a few as small as a grain of rice. Outside the cool house there are lots more orchids. We visited on a sunny morning, and it felt very hot. Cloudy days are best. The disabled will find reasonable access. It’s on a hillside so expect steep paths in places. Some paths have steps, but wheelchair routes are marked. There aren’t many places to sit and rest in the garden. You really must visit here while you’re in Singapore.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 23, 2023
  • genibre69
    London, United Kingdom3,417 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful place and worth a visit
    Incredible place to wander and take a zillion photos. Albeit pricey to enter if you’re not obsessed with orchids. That said I’m glad I forked over the S$15 bc the orchids really are beautiful to see. I went during the weekday so not very crowded.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled solo
    Written March 29, 2023
  • Dol123
    North Wales, United Kingdom789 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Spectacular Orchid display
    An incredible garden full of beautiful orchids, so many varieties on show. The garden was very well kept & the cool house was a calm cool space. I was overwhelmed with the elegance & colours of all the orchids. So pleased we visited & delighted that we received ‘senior’ rates ( all you need to do is show ID - we had our driver licences). All staff were friendly & helpful.
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written March 31, 2023
  • Sue H
    7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    fabulous!
    This is a must for those visiting Singapore, especially if a gardener! Lush areas of plants and trees. Plus the National Orchid Collection. Always take an umbrella - just in case of rain as not many areas to shelter.
    Visited April 2023
    Written April 29, 2023
  • CBS-CHS
    Houston, Texas308 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Botanty at its Best!
    We don't normally make time for botanical gardens when visiting cities, but we are so glad we scheduled a stop at this mind-blowingly beautiful spot. Singapore is already like Disneyworld with its lush and manicured greenery everywhere, but even Mickey can't match the amazing varieties of orchids displayed so well in this stunning park. No matter that the temperature was soaring the day we went, we oohed and aahed our way around it for almost two hours, although we were especially thankful for the "cooling houses" which serve both the flowers and tourists. Just take a break from the busy cityscape and give yourself the gift of visiting this lovely oasis of calm and aesthetic perfection. Enjoy botany at its best, as we did.
    Visited April 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 9, 2023
  • WanderingRooster
    Seattle, Washington224 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning collection of plants
    We did this the same day we were at the botanical gardens. There is an entrance fee, but I think it is worth it. The Orchid Garden itself is quite large and full of unique plants and gardens. It was incredibly hot when we were there and I particularly appreciate the "cold house" collection!
    Visited May 2023
    Written May 20, 2023
  • Sonja, Hamburg
    Munich, Germany31 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    greatest orchid park in the world
    Simply great. You pay SDG 15 at the entrance, so buy your tickets before and online. It takes around 20-30 Minute from the main botany entrance to the orchid garden, which is simply great. I wondered because you see all orchids flowering, no weed inbetween and with one word greatest orchid park in the world. If you are not a orchid lover, you will be after visiting.
    Visited November 2022
    Written June 7, 2023
  • haedikx
    Prague, Czech Republic428 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    did you know that vanilla is an orchid?
    nejkrásnější část botanické zahrady, nezapomenutelné, ... vedeli jste, že vanilka je vlastně také orchidea z čeledi vstavačovitých? jenom celá plocha je poněkud nepřehledná, a chaotická / doporučuji vyfotit si plánek abyste o nic neprisli, …. a to nejsem zadny botanik a nepoznám ani polovinu kytek na vlastní zahradě bez iNaturalist / visualni bomba. the most beautiful part of the botanic garden, unforgettable, ... did you know that vanilla is an orchid? only the whole area is somewhat confusing and chaotic / I recommend taking a picture of the map so you don't miss anything, and I'm not a botanist and I don't even know half of the flowers in my own garden without iNaturalist. Visual bomb.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 4, 2023
  • Anco M
    Aberdeen, United Kingdom677 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Lovely
    We stopped by the National Orchid Garden as part of a stop with Big Bus Tours. A great decision. We spent 1-2 hours at a fantastic array of orchids in all shapes and colours. Especially, the cool house was full of impressive displays of colour. Well worth the visit to see the national flower in all its varieties.
    Visited July 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written July 23, 2023
  • Abhay Mehta
    Udaipur, India235 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    OMG Best collection of orchids, perhaps nowhere in the world!
    What a collection of orchids! OMG! I have never ever seen such a large collection of orchids under one roof. OfCourse, they have created/ simulated the environment under a big enclosure. What a hard work to maintain all these.
    Visited August 2022
    Traveled as a couple
    Written July 28, 2023
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David
Brisbane, Australia261 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
The National Orchid Garden is one of those amazing spots where you can lose yourself in the sublime - something so beautiful that it defies explanation or belief. The sheer volume of flowers and different varieties of flowers is staggering. Admission to the exhibit is only $5 and you can stay for as long as you like. I recommend heading up on to the VIP Orchid Garden and checking out some of the orchids that have been dedicated to particular personalities, like the Obamas and visiting leaders. It's a tranquil place to wander around and is easily accessible by taking the blue Downtown line on the MRT to Botanic Gardens.
Written January 17, 2020
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schmidtmg
Switzerland1,106 contributions
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Dec 2019
Te national orchard garden is the cherry on the cake of the National Singapore Botanical Garden. There is a very modest entrance fee (SGD 1 for seniors), which must be the best value for money in Singapore. What you get in return is an orgy of colours and different orchid varieties - it is quite spectacular.
Written January 15, 2020
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Stephen W
Nottingham, UK261 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020
Well worth the schlep, the MRT or a Tax Ride to the entry- cost-free Botanical Gardens and pay the $5 extra to go into this self-contained garden. ($1 if yiu are 60 or over...lucky me!).
For a Brit, it is wonderful to see such exotic plants flourishing outside.
Written March 16, 2020
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DrDaveMaui
Wailuku, HI295 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
We are visiting from Maui, Hawaii. We love orchids, and loved the setting. Admission is affordably priced to allow access to all ($5 adult; $1 senior citizen). Beautiful photo opportunities are labeled "Photo spot". Good signage, and lovely adjacent location to National Botanic Garden, which is peaceful and serene. A cooler oasis in the city.
Written January 25, 2020
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Grover R
Pensacola, FL18,062 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
For me the Botanic Garden is World Class Best; however, the best part of it is the Orchid Garden. It does cost slightly more to visit, but when the rest of the garden is free, this is still worth the cost. The diversity of orchids is simply amazing, almost as incredible as the quantity of orchid's blooming. Singapore is that rare sweet spot in Botany were you can have world class quality with world class quantity. That is what is simply incredible here. You absolutely have to see the Botanic Gardens and while there you MUST SEE Orchid Garden. It is incredible and neither words or pictures will do it justice.
Written April 10, 2020
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Peter S
San Diego, CA339 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020 • Couples
Located inside the National Botanical Garden (worth a good chunk of time itself), the beautiful National Orchid Garden is a spectacular exhibition of countless varieties of the flower. It is well laid out for strolling, the photo opportunities are endless, and there are plenty of explanatory signs. We covered it at a very leisurely pace in about an hour and a half. If you are doing the hop on-hop off bus of Singapore, the National Botanical Gardens are one stop on one of the routes, and the Orchid Garden is a short walk from the bus stop.
Written January 21, 2020
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Johneo_ca
Toronto, Canada243 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Located within the Botanic Gardens the National Orchid Garden is simply amazing. Hundreds of orchids on display most in full bloom. Admission is only a dollar for seniors - and admission to the wonderful Botanic Gardens is free.
Written February 6, 2020
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Jerry B
Singapore, Singapore33 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2019
The Orchid Garden is a must-see experience at the Botanical Garden and costs a paltry $5/adult. The range and variety of orchids here are truly breathtaking. I don't have very much interest in flowers generally but was completely enthralled the whole time I was there.
Written March 6, 2020
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Melanie T
New York City, NY4,670 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022 • Couples
We pre-purchased tickets ahead of time via Headout because it was slightly cheaper. We were also afraid tickets would sell out. It turned out we didn't even need to because the garden was not crowded. However, it was also raining that day but because we already booked the tickets, we had to go on that specific day/time slot. This also meant I couldn't use my student ID for a discount since those tickets need to be purchased in person.

We arrived on a Wednesday at around 3:40. The gardens are located inside Singapore Botanic Gardens. It is a bit of a walk so make sure you leave enough time to explore the botanic gardens as well. We spent about 45 minutes in the orchid garden. Even though it was raining, it was still beautiful - maybe even more so. It gave it a very tropical look/feel. The only thing annoying about that was just that we had to carry around our umbrellas the whole time, but there were still plenty of photo ops. Had it not been raining, we would probably would have spent a bit longer there because we did kind of rush through.

If beautiful gardens is your type of thing, you definitely need to check out the National Orchid Garden.
Written December 9, 2022
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Balines
Ramat Gan, Israel114 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
After arriving to the Botanic Garden MRT station it took us about 30 minutes to reach this place, but it's because we went very slowly taking pictures and enjoying the views.
The garden is not overly large, but it was very pretty and had a lot of orchid variety.
Recommend going on a cloudy day because the place is mostly outside and if it's too hot it may be hard.
Written January 12, 2020
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National Orchid Garden admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost $7.39, while a popular guided tour starts around $45.34 per person.