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Mandai Orchid Gardens
Getting there : Take SBS Bus 138 from Ang Mo Kio MRT Station. Singapore Botanic Gardens
Getting there : Take SBS Bus 7, 105, 106, 123, or 174 from Orchard MRT Station. Reservoirs (MacRitchie, Peirce, Lower Seletar, and Seletar)
Getting there : Best by taxi.
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As
Singapore's largest commercial orchid garden, it is definitely worth a
visit. Arrays of colorful displays greet visitors at the gardens. One
will also be able to witness the method and manner of cultivation. The
4-hectare garden features a whole hillside covered with flowering orchids
in the open sunshine, including Singapore's national flower, the Vanda
Miss Joaquim. There is also a landscaped Water Garden at the valley with
many plants of botanical interest. The "Orchid Gift Box Service" will
deliver the elegant flowers to any address in the world. The garden is
open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Close
to the city, the Singapore Botanic Gardens combine both primary jungle
and manicured gardens in a 52-hectare spread. It holds thousands of floras,
including many rare specimens. It is also a popular spot for outdoor concerts.
One of its biggest attractions is the National Orchid Garden, which is
located within the botanic gardens. The orchid garden opens from 8:30a.m.
to 7p.m. It is the world's largest orchid display, featuring over 60,000
plants and orchids. It promises sprawling orchid displays and an exotic
bromeliad collection from Central and South America, among other plants.
Other attractions include Palm Valley, Eco-Lake, and outdoor concerts
on Symphony Lake. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is open daily from 5 a.m.
to midnight.
Broad
swamps, jungle, and greenery that run through the central northern part
of Singapore surround these reservoirs. They are popular for family outings
and picnics, providing a quiet contrast to the hustle and bustle of the
city. A variety of recreational facilities are provided, such as paddle
boating and golf at Seletar, or sport fishing at Lower Seletar. MacRitchie
has a 12-hectare park with a jogging track, exercise area, playground,
tea kiosks, and a fountain. Orchestras or local school bands play on most
Sundays at the MacRitchie Reservoir. There are no operating hours.