Best Things to Do and See at Gardens by the Bay: Ultimate Guide to Main Attractions (2024)

Gardens by the Bay or Tree Park in Singapore is one of the most striking and unusual attractions in the country. Here nature and futuristic landscapes are intertwined, as if descended from the frames of “Avatar”. With plenty of things to do Gardens by the Bay can be your first stop in Singapore, right after your arrival at Changi Airport.

Check this visitor’s guide on things to do and see at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Keep reading to get up-to-date information about ticket prices, opening hours, best time to visit and other important details for first timers.

Singapore Gardens by the Bay General Information

• Tree Park Singapore Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953
• Opening hours: daily, 5am-2am
• How to get there:
  • By Bus/Train (Downtown/Circle Lines)
    • Alight at Bayfront MRT Station (CE1/DT16)
    • Take Exit B and follow the underground linkway
    • Exit and cross the Dragonfly Bridge or Meadow Bridge into Gardens by the Bay 
  • The East-West Line
    • Alight at Tanjong Pagar MRT Station (EW15)
    • Take Exit C and head towards bus stop no. 03223 located at International Plaza, Anson Road
    • Hop onto bus 400 and alight at bus stop no. 03371 along Marina Gardens Drive 
  • Walking there
    • From Marina Bay Sands
    • Cross the overhead bridge (Lions Bridge) located at Marina Bay Sands Hotel (open daily from 8.00am to 11.00pm), or
    • Take the underground linkway via Bayfront MRT Station (Exit B)
    • For more details on how to get to the Tree Park in Signapore by car please check official website.
• Gardens by the Bay ticket prices: Its free to enter the Tree Park in Singapore, but you’ll have to pay for some attractions. Buy tickets with discounts to Garden by the Bay on GetYourGuide.
• On the map: link.

Park by the Bay Zones

Park by the Bay is divided into three zones: Bay South, Bay Central and Bay East. South Bay is one of the largest parks and is home to those famous Supertrees.

The eastern part of the park is unlikely to surprise with its architectural solutions; it is more suitable for walking among dense tropical greenery. This part of the park is usually chosen for picnics.

The central part of the park connects the southern and eastern parts. There is also an embankment with a stunning view of the city. In 2.5 km away from the park there is Singapore Flyer, that will allow you to enjoy the panoramic views on the city and park as well.

Where to Buy Tickets to Gardens by the Bay in Singapore

You can purchase discounted tickets to the Flower House and Cloud Forest at Park by the Bay in Singapore by clicking the link below. This ticket does not include an audio guide. Please note that re-entry is not possible after you have left the zones included in the ticket price.

Main Attractions

Gardens by the Bay in Singapore is a huge park spread over 100 hectares. On its territory you will find:

• 18 man-made “trees” from metal structures, concrete and illumination (“Super Trees”).
• 2 large greenhouse complexes – “Dome of Flowers” and “Cloud Forest”;
• a bridge at a height of 22 meters, along which you can walk from one tree to another;
• a restaurant complex located on the crown of one super-tree;
• children’s park with entertainment for toddlers;
• a pavilion with many types of cacti;
• sculptures park;
• beautiful lake;
• a wide variety of types of tropical flowers, shrubs and trees.

Things to do in Gardens by the Bay

1. Supertrees

The height of the main park’s attractions – supertrees – is from 25 to 50 meters. This is on average equal to the height of a 16-storey building. Their crowns are entwined with flowers, greenery and decorated with illumination. In total, more than 162900 plants and over 200 species of ferns, bromiliaceae, orchids and various climbing plants were used to decorate 18 Supertrees. During the day, 7 “trees” store solar energy.

You can spend your time discovering Supertrees in Gardens by the Bay by climbing on the rooftop deck. From here you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of Marina bay. Once finishing there, get down to the level below where you’ll find another observation deck. You’ll have an option: to enjoy the beauty of the views opened from the comfortable room with air conditioning or go outside.

Make sure to visit Gardens by the Bay in the evening, when the music and light show takes place. Garden Rhapsody, as it calls, starts every day at 19:45 and 20:45, this show is free of charge. Topics of the show vary depending on the season, festivals and holidays.

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For even greater experience you can seat at one of the restaurants at Gardens by the Bay, enjoy your meal (can try out Singaporean, Pan-Asian and European cuisine) while discovering the views from the super-trees. It is better to visit this place in the evening when the lights are on. You can relax here after the day of walking and discovering famous Singapore Zoo. It will take about 30 minutes to drive.

2. Flower dome

Another popular location in our list of things to do in Gardens by the Bay is Flower Dome, which covers almost one and a half hectares. As it’s stated on the official website of the park, the territory of this greenhouse is equal to the size of 75-Olympic swimming pools. The Flower Dome is the largest greenhouse in the world and is even listed in the Guinness Book of Records.

From baobabs and bottle trees to Australian, Californian and Mediterranean gardens, here you will find one of the largest displays of plants and flowers on the planet. This is an indoor exhibition, inside which the average temperature is always kept at around 24 degrees, and many irrigation systems maintain air humidity at 60-80 percent, that’s why the plants bloom almost year-round.

You’ll have a chance to make a photo near 1000-year old Olive tree, that you’ll be able to find in Olive Grove. Another popular photo spot is near Italian Cypresses, that you’ll find in the Mediterranean garden.

• Opening hours: 9.00am – 9.00pm, last admission at 8.30pm.
• Entrance fee: Flower Dome + Supertree Observatory – 22 USD (Adult), 13 USD (Child)
• Useful tips: You can participate in free guided tour in Flower Dome. Find “Ask Me” poster, where you can get more information.

3. Cloud Forest

Gardens by the Bay Park has a large display of alpine tropical plants that are usually found only above 2000 meters. These are the most vulnerable species, as their habitat is considered endangered. Hurry up and include Cloud Forest in your list of things to do and see in Gardens by the Bay. In this part of the park you can find indoor waterfall, which is 35 metres tall. Streams of water flow down the mountain, which is covered with tropical vegetation.

Are you interested in the topic of environmental protection? Then be sure to visit the theater in the Cloud Forest. On the holographic display, you will see vivid short films that will tell you about climate change and what everyone can do to save nature. Find out how a growing population and overuse of resources are affecting the environment and the species that live in it. The Cloud Forest Gallery also hosts interactive exhibitions, performances and other activities.

Apart from entertainment, Cloud Forest has educational purposes. For example, in Crystal Mountain section of Cloud Forest you can learn a lot about geology. Your experience will be truly unique as you’ll have a chance to see the real stalactites and stalagmites.

Continue your further discovering of Cloud Forest by visiting The Cavern. There, you’ll learn a lot about some really unusual plants that are habitats of cloud forests. One of them is epiphytes – type of plants that doesn’t require soil to grow, but need other plants.

• Opening hours: 9.00am – 9.00pm, last admission at 8.00pm
• Entrance fee: You can buy the following combo entrance tickets: Cloud Forest + Avatar Experience + Flower Dome – 38 USD (Adult), 29 USD (Child).
• Useful tips for visiting: You can participate in virtual tour to Cloud Forest in Gardens by the Bay. Click here to join online tour.

4. Orchid Haven and Secret Garden

Those two sections are an absolute must-see attractions in Gardens by the Bay. During your visit to the Cloud Forest, walk through the conservatory and discover over seven thousand flowers and other plants. 135 species are waiting for you in Secret Garden, some of them are unique bred hybrids found only there. This section is a great place to look for unique species of orchids, their main characteristic is that they’re super small. If you would like to find them, attention to details is a must.

You can find even more orchids in Orchid Haven. On an area of 280 square meters, there is an exposition of these beautiful plants, which is available for visiting all year round.

5. Floral Fantasy

Floral Fantasy is an area, where you can find an abundance of flowers: dry, fresh and preserved. The first section you should pay attention to is Dance, where you’ll find beautiful bouquets, hanging straight from the ceiling. Your next stop will be at Float section, with huge numbers of fuchsias hanging around. Don’t skip Waltz section, where you can find poisonous dart frog vivarium. And finish your Floral Fantasy journey by visiting the last part of the garden, that looks like a cave.

• Working hours: Mon-Fri – 10.00am – 7.00pm (last admission – 6.30pm), Sat-Sun and public holidays – 10.00 am – 8.00 pm (last admission 7.30 pm).
• Entrance fee: 11 USD (Adult), 7 USD (Child).
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6. OCBC Skyway

Anyone who wants can enjoy the spectacular views opened from the suspension bridge (Skyway), which connects two huge supertrees. Its length is 128 meters, the bridge is located on the height of 122-metres above the ground. From the bridge you can see other attractions of Singapore – Marina Bay and Merlion Park .

• Opening hours: 9.00 am – 9.00 pm (last admission 8.30 pm)
• Entrance fee: 10 SGD (Adult), 6 SGD (Child). You can buy tickets on official website.
• Useful tips: Please note that this attraction is subject to weather conditions, can be not allowed to visit during rains due to lightning risks.

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Gardens by the Bay Outdoor Attractions

7. Sun Pavilion

There are plenty of things to do in Gardens by the Bay outside. For example, you can visit “Sun Pavilion”, which imitates desert landscapes. Explore an amazing collection of desert plants in this outdoor themed garden, such as the Mexican giant Cardon (much larger than in the wild) and the amazing Turkic cap plant, a type of lily. Most of plants presented in this section are from America and Madagascar.

• Working hours: 5.00 am – 2.00 am
• Entrance fee: Free of charge

8. The Canyon

A little further in the pavilion is a man-made canyon with the world’s largest collection of sculptured rocks. 400 meters of trail will lead you through rocks that resemble the sharp fangs of a dragon, brought specially from China. This landscape is complemented by sculptures of mystical creatures, as well as plant species unique to the arid regions.

• Opening hours: 5.00 am – 2.00 am
• Entrance fee: Free of charge

9. World of Plants

This is a perfect place to learn about tropical plants and their roles in different eco-systems. It’s a place that should be discovered by whole families: here you can check and learn what does it mean to be a tree, how many varieties of palms are there and how they can be used. Also, you can meet life-sized animals topiaries.

• Opening hours: 5.00 am – 2.00 am
• Entrance fee: None

10. Serene Garden

For those interested and inspired by Japanese zen gardens, its highly recommended to visit Serene Gardens in Gardens by the Bay. It’s a place where you can escape from city’s hustle and bustle and find a place for total relaxation for your body and mind.

• Opening hours: 5.00 am – 2.00 am
• Entrance fee: None

11. Far East Organization Children’s Garden

If you went to a tree park in Singapore with children, then visit Far East Organization kindergarten. The open playground has a large number of attractions, including water ones. This area was designed for children up to 12 years old. The whole park is divided in several zones: one for toddlers, older children can spend time discovering tree houses, but the most popular area among all children is Water play.

• Opening hours: Thu – Sun and public holidays – 9.00 am – 7.00 pm
• Entrance fee: Free

12. Active Garden

This place includes almost everything you need to enjoy your outdoor activities. Here, you can find outdoor gym to stay fit, looking for some art or music therapy, then go to musical playground, where you create your own soundtrack. Once there, don’t miss a chance to visit Community Garden, where about 50 edible plants are grown.

• Opening hours: 5.00 am – 2.00am
• Entrance fee: None

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