Gardens by the Bay
Waterfront nature park with the Supertree Grove and the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome conservatories.
- Time needed
- 3–4 hours
- Best time
- Late afternoon into the evening
- Cost
- Outdoor gardens free; conservatories ticketed
The story
Gardens by the Bay opened in 2012 as part of Singapore's strategy to transform the city into a 'City in a Garden'. Built on reclaimed land beside Marina Bay, the 101-hectare nature park is best known for its towering Supertrees and two cooled conservatories. It was designed by the British firms Grant Associates and Wilkinson Eyre, and the Flower Dome holds a Guinness World Record as the largest glass greenhouse. The Gardens have become one of Singapore's most recognisable modern icons.
What to see & do
- 01The Cloud Forest conservatory with its towering indoor mountain and 35-metre waterfall.
- 02The Supertree Grove and its elevated OCBC Skyway walkway between the giant vertical gardens.
- 03The Flower Dome, the world's largest glass greenhouse, showcasing plants from Mediterranean climates.
- 04The free nightly Garden Rhapsody sound-and-light show among the Supertrees.
- 05The outdoor gardens, dragonfly lake and waterfront views of Marina Bay Sands.
Make the most of your visit
- Time your visit for the free evening Garden Rhapsody light show among the Supertrees.
- Book conservatory tickets online ahead to skip the ticketing queue.
- Bring a light jacket, as the two conservatories are kept cool inside.
- The outdoor gardens are free, so you can enjoy them without a ticket.
- Wear comfortable shoes, as the grounds are large and best explored on foot.
Getting there
Take the MRT to Bayfront station on the Circle or Downtown Line and follow the underground link and signs; it is a short sheltered walk across to the Gardens. Buses and taxis also drop off at the main entrance.
Nearest MRT stations- Gardens By the Bay MRT Station8 min walk
- Bayfront MRT Station8.4 min walk
- Marina South MRT Station13.8 min walk
- Marina Bay MRT Station17.3 min walk
Walk times are real pedestrian routing (OSRM) from the attraction to each station entrance, not straight-line estimates.
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EV charging nearby
Driving an EV? The nearest public charging points to Gardens by the Bay, from Singapore’s LTA charger registry.
- Marina Bay ResidencesNovowatt Pte. Ltd.· up to 22 kW982 m
- The Sail @ Marina BayVolt Singapore Pte. Ltd.· up to 11 kW1.2 km
- Parkroyal Collection Marina Bay, SingaporeSp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 50 kW· DC fast1.3 km
- Asia Square Tower 2Sp Mobility Pte. Ltd.· up to 22 kW1.5 km
Distances are straight-line from the attraction. See the full EV charger map →
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