Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay
4.5
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5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Monday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Tuesday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Wednesday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Thursday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Friday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Saturday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
Sunday
5:00 AM - 2:00 AM
About
An integral part of Singapore's "City in a Garden" vision, Gardens by the Bay spans a total of 101 hectares of prime land at the heart of Singapore's new downtown - Marina Bay. Comprising three waterfront gardens - Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central - Gardens by the Bay will be a showcase of horticulture and garden artistry that will bring the world of plants to Singapore and present Singapore to the World.
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  • LeGranFromage
    65 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A must see during any visit to Singapore
    This whole area is an absolute must see for any visitors to Singapore. We bought tickets for the Cloud Forest, the flower Dome and the Tree walkway and none of it disappointed. We were also fortunate enough to be there during Chinese New Year which made the whole experience even more special as some of the art installations were stunning.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 12, 2024
  • iaga_28
    Heilbronn, Germany6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great spot to take beautiful photos, both during the day and at night.
    You should take the time to visit the whole park. The sculptures, views of the Flyer, the Marina Bay Sands and the Helix Bridge are simply magnificent. If you divide up Cloud Forest, Flower Dome and Floral Fantasy well, you can recover very well from the Singapore heat. If you want to indulge in culinary delights, you will also find a Michelin-starred hawker here.
    Visited January 2024
    Written February 13, 2024
  • zaira1957
    Civitavecchia, Italy389 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic Singapore!
    Wonderful Singapore, varied, exotic and fascinating. We visited it before flying to Hanoi and found it beautiful although quite expensive. A tangle of races and a wonder for the eyes. The only flaw: the cost of living seemed quite high to us! Absolutely worth seeing!
    Visited March 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written February 14, 2024
  • Monisha
    Kolkata (Calcutta), India1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mesmerizing and Serene !!
    I visited Gardens by the Bay in Jan'2024 along with my husband and 4 year toddler son during my Singapore trip. I had a great time along with my family. The show at 7.45 pm was spectacular and a MUST WATCH !! I would strongly recommend everyone to visit and experience the show during their travel to Singapore !!
    Visited January 2024
    Traveled with family
    Written February 15, 2024
  • Anny R
    Singapore, Singapore419 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting Art Work
    Notable art work which inspired thoughts of what we can each do to make this earth a better place for us all. The “Planet” or more lovingly called the Giant Floating Baby by Marc Quinn. I see it as a question for us all on how to take care of the most vulnerable member of our society - our young. That this planet can be a safe haven for them. The Trash-Sure by Artur Bordalo, known professionally as Bordalo II. Reminding us about how plastic products we use, how much waste we are creating that has unimaginable impact on the health of our environment.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written February 16, 2024
  • jenoz85
    77 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very busy and crowded over cny week
    Gardens are absolutely beautiful however visiting on same week as cny was not the best experience The queued to enter were long and the gardens were very crowded. It was difficult to get a photo without someone in the way. I would love to visit again one day when it is not high season.
    Hello! Thank you for the valuable review. We are glad you had a great time at the Gardens. Looking forward to having you back at the Gardens soon! Cheers, Amalina
    Written February 20, 2024
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    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 16, 2024
  • sunbonnettrio
    Vancouver, Canada6 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Iconic Singapore Experience
    Gardens by the Bay is lovely and obviously an iconic thing to do in Singapore. Make sure you stick around for the lights show at the end (ours was musical theatre themed which we didn't expect but was nice). We liked the Cloud Forest- we didn't feel like we had to do all of the activities and we didn't feel like we missed out on anything.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 19, 2024
  • DaiJam2
    Pontypridd, United Kingdom44 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    A wonderful assault on the senses!
    Great variety of plants and stunning backdrops and fetures. Very entertaining displays and light shows. A must if you are visiting Singapore. A little expensive and disapponited that some of the attractions we had paid for were closed for maintenance.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled solo
    Written February 19, 2024
  • 한지안
    Seoul, South Korea2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Outdoor Music & Into the Jungle in the Future City!
    Even though I was on a business trip, I stopped by Singapore Garden by the Bay so it felt like a vacation! The modern Supertree structure is like a futuristic city in a movie, and the outdoor concert hall was completely healing as you could enjoy live music with a gentle breeze. Of course, plants cannot be left out when it comes to botanical gardens! Although the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest are indoor greenhouses, they are full of mystery as if you are taking a walk in an outdoor jungle, and there is an interactive play area that children will enjoy, so it would be perfect for a family trip. In particular, I was able to take a walk by a quiet pond, take some time to forget about the city, and come back after resting.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled on business
    Written February 21, 2024
  • kirstine2013
    Albuquerque, New Mexico783 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Exciting flower shows
    Following the advice of other reviewers, we focused on the Cloud Forest and throughly enjoyed seeing the spectacular waterfall, lush flowers & the present display of Inca orchids. Choosing a Monday, there we no queue for tickets or the elevators which made the whole experience wonderful. One downside was that we were advised to travel to the Gardens by the Bay subway which was a great mistake with long distances to walk before reaching the major sights. Start at Bayfront station, where you'll find a nearby ticket office and shuttle for the gardens and enjoy the walk through the 'trees'.
    Visited February 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written February 26, 2024
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Tualie
Varese, Italy1,599 contributions
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Jun 2024 • Family
This is what we did. These gardens (park) are free however as most reviewers wrote, there are four paying attractions inside these free gardens which I will briefly review all these four instead of separate:

OCBC Skyway: We enjoyed walking through that skywalk, is really nice. Great for photos. It moves a bit when there are winds. Think it twice if acrophobic. Will recommend to do this skywalk in the morning before 11, late afternoon or during sunset before closing time (to avoid noon heat). I would recommend to buy the ticket directly there, check the weather forecast before intending to go because when rains (a lot) or windy, the attraction is closed (reason why not buy the tickets in advance)

Supertree grove: an observatory tower disguised as tree with a cafeteria and panorama terraces. The same applies about checking in advance the weather forecast.

Flower Dome: One of the largest glass greenhouse in the world. Lots of different quality of flora, we particularly liked much the baobabs and the succulent flora, even though we are not much into plants and flowers, this is nice to see. We got some free flowers because end of the monthly flower exhibit (in our case, roses)

Cloud Forest: Completely awe, we loved it. One of the tallest indoor waterfalls in the world with lush tropical plants and incredible skywalks.

For each attraction check their monthly closure date if coincides with the days planned to visit. As wrote before, check the weather forecast for the first two; the last two, no problems to visit if sunny or raining. There are shuttle buses available when raining at a additional cost, very well organized. If don’t want to spend so much (or nothing at all) still can enjoy these gardens watching from the outside; there is a free night lights and music show in the trees area (Garden Rhapsody, check the hours, they change) and after this, can run to see Spectra show at Marina. Definetely the number one attraction in Singapore!
Written October 8, 2024
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Jaz07
NYC77 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023
There are so many attractions in this area that it could easily take a full day. We opted to visit the gardens (free), the Garden Rhapsody night time light show (free - get there early to find a good seat for viewing; it was packed by 7:15 for the 7:45 show), the Flower Dome (paid attraction - super busy due to cherry blossom season), the Cloud Forest (paid attraction), and the Skyway (paid attraction). We felt it was money well spent on three unique attractions. The indoor greenhouses are well maintained, well labeled, and organized in sections so you can learn more about the flora or tree species you are looking at. The Flower Dome and Cloud Forest are closed once or twice a month for maintenance so check the dates on the official website before booking tickets. There was quite a queue to buy tickets so you may consider buying tickets online. There is a sign with a QR code that you can scan to buy tickets online if you showed up and the line was long. There are different prices for locals and foreigners and they do accept credit cards. We took the MRT to Gardens by the Bay which was a bit of a trek to the entrance/ticketing office. Recommend Bayfront stop instead as an alternative. There is still some walking for the latter through MBS Mall, MBS hotel, across a bridge and through the Supertree Grove but it's partially covered and partially indoors with A/C. The Skyway is a great alternate view of the Gardens and the other Supertrees. You get a sense of how large the Gardens are by being on the elevated Skyway, and you have a skyline and water view as well. We had thought about being on the Skyway for the evening lightshow but when we bought the ticket, the ticketing agent said we had to go there first. No problem as the day time views are spectacular as well. The Skyway will close if there is inclement weather (heavy rain, windy, etc.) and you won't be allowed up. Currently, there is a special exhibit (Avatar) going on that you can participate in with a paid ticket. There is also an exhibit in the Flower Dome (Sakura) to celebrate the cherry blossoms with special displays. The sites are ADA friendly with ramps, elevators/lifts for families, older parents, etc. Indoor areas have A/C. If you are in the area in early evening, recommend watching the 7:45 show, walking over to MBS to explore the mall and waterfront, and find a good viewing point for the Spectra water fountain, light show that starts at 9pm (free). Singapore is called the Garden City and this area says a lot about that moniker.
Written March 30, 2023
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Suratrichard
Surat Thani, Thailand2,674 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Couples
There are two attractions in Singapore that stand above other places to visit, namely the world famous Botanic Gardens including the National Orchid Collection and the equally world famous Gardens by the Bay. Both attractions will both inspire and amaze you.
There’s so much to see at Gardens by the Bay in addition to the cloud forest zone and the flower zone so better to allow a more or less full day. It’s easy to reach by MRT followed by a leisurely stroll to the entrance. However, be warned that on this road cyclists pay little regard to pedestrians.
To avoid long queues at the admissions building, it is better to book online in advance of your visit. It also prevents standing in a queue for some considerable time in the heat. Be advised that this attraction is extremely popular so aim to go as early as possible and you will hopefully avoid the many organised tours.
The cloud forest zone is fantastic with its cascading waterfalls and an incredible collection of plants. Take your time! There is always a magnificent collection of orchids, pitcher plants, shrubs, trees and a host of other plants. Placed within the plants are some very interesting sculptures.
The flower zone included some gardens from different parts of the world e.g. South Africa and Australia. Again, take your time! Our last two visits have been near Christmas and the flower zone themed decorations were brilliant. It can become very busy indeed so, as with the cloud forest zone, arrive as early as possible.
The two zones form only part of Gardens by the bay. The awe inspiring supertrees complete with an high level walkway ( additional fee required) which are floodlit in the evening, the more recent wet zone and a number of cafes and restaurants for when aching feet need a rest) make for an exhilarating day!
Make sure camera/ phone batteries are fully charged and comfortable footwear should be worn.
Very highly recommended.
Written February 3, 2025
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Hi Suratrichard! Thank you for your lovely words and looking out for our other visitors. It sounds like you had a splendid time with us at Gardens by the Bay! Your support is important in advancing our mission to promote a greener environment and we hope to welcome you back soon! Cheers, Lea
Written February 5, 2025
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Jonique Life
Australia1,864 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Couples
We came here on New Year’s Eve at night time to explore just before seeing the fireworks. This garden is a must do when you are in Singapore, especially at night time also if you can! We did have to pay to see the main Garden Rhampsody as it had become an event (Christmas Spectacular), which in itself was pretty cool because there was fake snow, stunning light displays and a nice light show attuned to music. We did a walking loop around the whole gardens which was approximately 3 km this was very flat. This area is a feast for your eyes you will always be seeing something so beautiful while walking here, you can go into a lot of different other attractions which can cost a fee (such as the the flower dome, skywalk etc) and you will also see the beautiful city buildings while here. You could spend at least half a day at these gardens or more. There are many places to eat in the garden, toilets available in the garden and it’s good for all ages.

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Written January 12, 2025
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Hi joniquelife! Thank you for your feedback and we’re thrilled you enjoyed your visit. Your support is important in advancing our mission to promote a greener environment and we hope to welcome you back soon. Cheers, Amalina
Written February 3, 2025
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e.smile
165 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2024 • Couples
A landmark futuristic botanical garden with a large super treegrove. The entrance can be reached from the MRT bayfront station via an underground passageway. This station is also directly connected to the famous Marina Bay Sands Hotel. Admission to Gardens by the Bay is free, but it might take a day to see all the fee-paying facilities. If you have time, you may want to take time to look around each of the facilities, but if you don't have time, you will be able to fully enjoy just visiting the free places in the park. There is also a free 15-minute light and music show called Garden Rhapsody, which runs twice daily at 19:45 and 20:45. It is so wonderful that I highly recommend watching it too.
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Written July 31, 2024
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Thomas Liam
Ottawa, Canada561 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2024 • Solo
Now, I'd like to preface this review by saying the Cloud Forest was spectacular. That was by far my favourite part of the Gardens by the Bay, and I will recommend it to every person I know travelling to Singapore. The majesty of what they've created deserves a review all its own (which I will surely publish shortly).

Another important note: I did not visit the "Floral Fantasy" or "OCBC Skyway".

OKAY, with that out of the way let's press on. The first thing I did was visit the Flower Dome. It was beautiful in many ways, but suffers the same fate as many attractions of the same calibre: overcrowding. I will say the tourists here were surprisingly more cordial than tourists I've encountered at the Vatican Museums or Venice as a whole. Regardless, their incessant need to photograph every little detail did drain my social battery at lightning speed. You could not move without photobombing someone.

The "Impressions of Monet" special exhibit was actually kind of disappointing, I must say. If you've ever experienced the "Imagine Monet" or "Imagine Van Gogh" exhibits which have appeared all over the world, then this may fall short for you too. My feeling the entire time was that they were trying to provide you with Monet-level quality, without actually investing in Monet. For example, in one section they put up framed pictures of Monet's work. Now I saw this and assumed they were showcasing real pieces that were perhaps on loan from some museums. In fact, these were all replicas. What is the point of creating this type of exhibition, just to put up replicas? Additionally, in the final section they show a bunch of Monet's art by projecting them on walls, and it's quite beautiful if you're familiar with the "Imagine Monet" exhibits. But they interspersed pieces by Monet with stock footage of flowers, scenery, etc.. it seemed to cheapen the experience.

This next point is not as important, but I think it's worth mentioning: the Supertrees are smaller than they appear in pictures. This may sound nitpicky, but I was honestly disappointed when I saw them. So disappointed in fact that I no longer cared to buy tickets for the OCBC Skyway.

Again, my visit was limited so by no means am I an expert on the Gardens, but based on my experience it is certainly not something I would consider a "must-do" in Singapore... Except for the Cloud Forest, that definitely is.
Written December 22, 2024
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Hi thomasliama! Thank you for your feedback! We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the experiences at Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. We understand that holiday period tends to be crowded, and thank you for your patience and understanding. The digital art exhibition - Impressions of Monet: The Experience you had visited, is a multi-sensory exhibition that celebrate the works and life of Monet and his contemporaries, and not meant to be an exhibition of his actual works. The multi-sensory exhibition features dynamic displays of light, colour, sound, and fragrance, which provides a different experience and dimension to help guests appreciate his art. Thank you again for visiting the Gardens! Cheers, Amalina
Written December 30, 2024
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GazPerth
Duncraig, Australia133 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Couples
We booked a ticket that included Cloud Forrest and also Flower Dome including the Monet Exhibition. In planning the visit we were relieved to see there was a Gardens by the Bay MRT station, but on arrival found the exhibition was a half kilometre from the station. Given there is no shade or transport along the way just be aware that you are in for a long hot, steamy walk. I’d give the Cloud Forrest two thumbs up as an attraction worth seeing. But the Monet Exhibition is designed around the Artist and his art. I must have misunderstood the advertising as I thought it was about Monet in flowers, but outside of some dried flowers in low light, this is solely a video depiction of Monet art. Even the Flower Done itself was a bit lack lustre. Lots of green but not much colour. Gardens by the Bay is definitely worth seeing but look closely at visitor reviews to work out what is worth paying for.
Written October 26, 2024
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Leah R
Brevard, NC13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023
What a fabulous place! You can walk around the gardens for free - there are a few attractions that you must book and pay for. They are well worth it! We visited the gardens by the bay on two separate days as there is so much to see. I recommend going early in the morning as it does get very hot and humid. We did return at night to see the free light show - fabulous! And we were lucky to see the animal sculptures "Love the Last March" that will be there through May 2024.
Written May 24, 2023
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Hello! Thank you for the valuable review. we are glad you had a great time at the Gardens. Looking forward to having you back at the Gardens soon! Cheers, Eleanor
Written June 5, 2023
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Silvia Zuegg
Italy690 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
We visited the suspension bridge after dark (cost 12 Singapore dollars per person). This allows you to see the city in its fully lit night version. We witnessed the spectacle of the trees, very beautiful.
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Written August 10, 2023
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78MaryH
St. Johns, FL142 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2025 • Couples
It’s an absolutely stunning display of flowers and plants at Gardens by the Bay! We took the train to this attraction which was quite easy and efficient. It’s a stadium-sized under glass/covered garden that is climate controlled. It’s so cool and comfortable as you walk along the paths to the various beautiful gardens. We were here during Chinese New Year and the displays were just gorgeous! We stopped at the cafe in the dome for tea and dessert; we highly recommend doing this. ( try the carrot cake, the best I have ever had). It’s one of the most beautiful botanical gardens we have ever seen! We very highly recommend going here.
Afterwards, we went to the Cloud Forest which is a gigantic rainforest. It has waterfalls and all sorts of tropical plants. You take an elevator to the top and then walk down the winding pathway. There’s many photo opportunities and a series of waterfalls. It’s quite unique in its design; we enjoyed this area as well.
Do go see these attractions, you won’t be disappointed!
Written January 21, 2025
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Hi 78MaryH! Thank you for your feedback and we’re thrilled you enjoyed the display in Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. Your support is important in advancing our mission to promote a greener environment and we hope to welcome you back soon. Cheers, Amalina
Written February 3, 2025
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