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🇸🇬 Library of Botany and Horticulture - a reading corner amidst of the greenery 🌱
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Located in Singapore Botanic Gardens, the Library of Botany and Horticulture houses an impressive collection of horticulture, landscape architecture of botanical research done in Singapore. The only catch here is that while it is open to the public, the materials in the library are not available for loan – which is why it is a good thing that there are plenty of comfortable sofas to sink in and spend the day reading.
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🇸🇬National Orchid Garden
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National Orchid Garden offers a captivating experience for all ages. Whether you're a botany enthusiast or simply seeking a peaceful retreat, this garden is a must-visit destination in Singapore. Best part of it is that there is free admission every school holiday for Singapore residents. One would definitely fall in love with the enchanting blooms and vibrant colors.
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🇸🇬 Rain Forest -oldest remnants of primary rainforests
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Singapore Botanic Gardens' Rain Forest is one of the oldest remnants of primary rainforests in Singapore. It is located in the heart of the city. It is the home to 314 species of flora and gives an indication of the wonderful richness of tropical plants. Some trees reach 50 metres in height, and were here even before the founding of modern Singapore in 1819.
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🇸🇬 Tan Hoon Siang Mist House - Interesting story of an orchid planter !
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The back story of this mist house is extremely interesting! It is named after the late Tan Hoon Siang, who was a lawyer turned orchids planter! How he started this orchid planting journey was because Japanese officials saw his potentials in cultivating orchids, hence assumed that he could grow rice too. After the war, he was lucky to be able to return to his hobby of growing orchids.
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🇸🇬Rain Forest 🌳 - Enjoy the sound of the nature
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Rain Forest trail is the less taken trail by most. Walk in the woods slowly, there is no need to rush at all. Breathe in and out slowly, enjoy the sound of what nature offers us. The nature is to calm overstimulation from artificial and urbanism environments, promote relaxation. Even though is not a long trail, but I took it slowly, stop, look at the animal species, look up the canopy, watch the slender squirrel going with their daily activity.
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🇸🇬National Orchid Garden definitely worth a visit!
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It is a mesmerizing botanical haven that showcases the diverse beauty of orchids. Nestled within the Singapore Botanic Gardens, it offers a tranquil escape from the city's hustle and bustle. The garden boasts a breathtaking collection of over 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids of orchids, meticulously curated and displayed in themed zones.
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🇸🇬 The Sembcorp Cool House to escape the heat!
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Located at the far-right end of the garden, this glasshouse gem emulates the climate at 1,000M-2,000M elevation, which the temperature is set to maintain between 16 to 24 degree celcius. There are two storeys to this attraction, featuring high ceilings, paired with cooling temperature and of course more than 1,000 species of orchids and hybrids.
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🇸🇬Tan Hoon Siang Mist House
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Tan Hoon Siang Mist House mimics a paleo-tropical garden at 650m to 1,000m in altitude. Its display area features a selection of unique, uncommon or award-winning hybrids and species from the speciality breeding stock of orchids from the National Orchid Garden’s collection.
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🇸🇬Catch the pretty flowers in National Orchid Garden
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I would highly recommend a visit to the National Orchid Garden at the Singapore Botanic Gardens. There is a stunning variety of orchids, spread throughout a perfectly manicured garden. There’s plenty of information, as well as some lovely photo points. The garden's well-maintained pathways, lush greenery, and serene atmosphere make it a delightful spot for nature lovers, photographers, and families alike.
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World Heritage Park in SG(for FREE!!!🌴🌿
Hey, hey, hey, my lovely friends! 🌿 I just had the most amazing time at Singapore Botanic Gardens - it's a nature lover's paradise! 🌺 From stunning orchids to lush greenery, this place is a feast for the eyes. 🌳 And guess what? They even have a swan lake! 🦢 So, if you're looking for a peaceful escape in the heart of Singapore, this is the place to be! ✨ #SingaporeBotanicGardens #NatureBliss #EscapeToParadise
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A treat to the senses@National Orchid Garden
Happened to bump into the free admission due to school holidays ! Located within the Singapore National Botanical Gardens, this is a must see in its own right.
The orchard garden house a plethora of orchid species, many native to Singapore only. It’s a pretty huge area and it takes about 45 minutes to one hour to walk around and appreciate the whole of the garden.
One of the standout parts of the orchid garden are the unique species of orchid that are created for visiting dignitaries such as Obama, fellow Sultans and many more. These are really interesting.
There is also a 'Sembcorp Coolhouse' that's worth seeing to. It’s a refreshing and cooling spot after a long walk in botanical garden. The architecture and floral arrangements are very well-thought and gives you a sense of peace and very impressed by the work. Even the cement flooring fits in with the floral theme that has leaves and floral patterns on it! Overall the orchid garden is a must visit if you are in Singapore 🌼#orchidgarden #singaporebotanicgardens #greenery #flowerlover
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National Orchid Garden Escape
As you enter the National Orchid Garden, you are immediately transported into a realm of vibrant colors and breathtaking displays of various types of different orchids - each named and comes with a short introduction, allowing you to get to know them just a little better.
The garden is meticulously landscaped and features several water displays, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere for many to enjoy. Make sure you also cater sufficient time for the themed areas that showcase different types of orchids that would be worth the visit.
Whether you are a nature lover, a horticultural enthusiast, or simply seeking a respite from the urban jungle, the National Orchid Garden promises an unforgettable experience that will leave you captivated by the wonders of the botanical world!
Tip: The towering trees are well-placed to provide shade in the garden but it is hard to avoid the heat and humidity in Singapore’s weather. Try to avoid visiting at noon and drink enough water to stay hydrated.
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Singapore National Orchid Garden Coolhouse
Love snapping picture at Singapore Botanic Garden especially at National Orchid Garden.. it’s such a beautiful place for afternoon stroll with family 🥰
Orchid is Singapore’s National Flower. Vanda Miss Joaquim was chosen as Singapore's national flower from among 40 other contenders, including some 30 orchids. For its resilience and year-round blooming quality, it was chosen on 15 April 1981 to represent Singapore's uniqueness and hybrid culture.
Tropical Montane Orchidetum
The tropical Montane Orchidetum simulates the experience of ascending through a tropical montane forest and showcases a diversity of orchids and other plants (e.g. bromeliads, gingers, tropical rhododendrons, gesneriads (and magnolias) from the rich low to high-elevation montane forest. Each of the display houses within the Orchidetum has been expanded beyond their original size, increasing by almost threefold the combined display area.
The Sembcorp Cool House
They preserved part of the original 260m2 frame of the original cool house and curated the orchid collection in the Cool House according to five biogeographical regions – Malesia, Continental Southeast Asia and South Asia, Australasia, Afrotropics and the Neotropics.
The Sembcorp Cool House is designed to emulate a high elevation montane forest, which exists at altitudes of 1,000m to 2,000m, and with a surrounding temperature of 16 to 23 degrees Celsius. Researchers will be able to study rare orchids that are naturally found only at higher elevations, such as such as Cymbidiums (also known as Boat Orchids), Dendrochilums (also known as Chain Orchids), Cyrtochilums and Phragmipediums (also known as Slipper Orchids). This will greatly benefit taxonomic and floristic research, as researchers will be able to grow rare species, before identifying and documenting them at a later stage when they flower.
Approximately 1,000 orchid species and hybrids are exhibited in the Cool House, together with new varieties from other plant families beyond orchids, an increase from the previous collection of 350 orchid species. Also growing among the orchids, are collections of carnivorous plants, begonias that have characteristic shimmering leaves that help them to thrive in areas with low light levels.
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8.30am - 7.00pm daily (last ticket sales and entry at 6.00pm)
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🇸🇬 Fun learning in Ethnobotany Garden 🪴
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The outdoor garden comprises of 4 zones – Living, Craft and Construction, Symbolism and Medicinal, centered around a water-body. Visitors can learn about the various plants in each zone, and how they are used traditionally by indigenous communities of this region. There are also educational boards scattered throughout for those who want to learn more about the general themes of the garden. Signs naming the trees and plants are available too, which they can find out more about on online flora and fauna database.
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🇸🇬 Prisoner-of-war Brick Steps
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As much as it seem nothing more than just a pedestrian connection between undulating lands, these two flights of brick steps were in fact built by Australia Prisoners-of-War during the Japanese Occupation. A closer look at these steps reveals a curious consistency in the form of rough-cut and non-uniformed arrows on almost every brick that is visible.
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🇸🇬 Library of Botany and Horticulture
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The Library was founded in 1875 in the Singapore Botanic Gardens and is one of the oldest specialized libraries in Southeast Asia. It holds over 120,000 accessioned items, including more than 30,000 books. The Library’s collection is a rare and irreplaceable resource that supports the work of the Gardens staff, students, and researchers across the globe in a diverse range of science and horticulture disciplines.
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🇸🇬 Ethnobotany Garden - Learn about plants in Southeast Asia!
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The Ethnobotany Garden is the latest addition to the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ themed gardens which was opened on 30 June 2018. It is the first in Singapore where visitors can learn about more than 200 species of plants used by the indigenous cultures of Southeast Asia. Plant species around the world have been used in traditional applications such as for medicines, food, ceremonies, in craft, and construction. Ethnobotany is the study of traditional knowledge of plants and how it has shaped cultures of indigenous communities.
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🇸🇬 Singapore Botanic Gardens Bandstand
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As a favourite wedding photo spot and an iconic landmark of the Gardens, Bandstand is a heritage landmark located in the Gardens. The octagonal gazebo known as the Bandstand was erected in 1930 and has retained its original form over the years. It was initially just a small hill that stood at 33 m above sea level and functioned as the site for regimental bands to perform.
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🇸🇬 Prisoner-of-war Brick Steps
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The history of those incarcerated in Singapore during World War II is etched into the bricks of a popular staircase. The brick staircase that runs alongside the Plant House has become a heavily trafficked spot for young couples and newlyweds posing for photographs. But these steps hold a heavy history. Also known as the Prisoner of War Steps, they bear the memory of those who were imprisoned during World War II in Singapore under Japanese occupation.
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🇸🇬National Orchid Garden 🪴
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The National Orchid Garden has the world’s largest orchid display, with over 60,000 plants and orchid plants. It is also part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are over 1000 species and 2000 hybrids on display and they are truly something to behold. There is free entry for Singaporean residents from time to time and it's a good time to check it out!
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