Want to see orchids and amazing flowers? Have a look at the Sinagpore botanic garden.
HISTORY AND DESCRIPTION
The garden was founded in 1859 by an agri-horticultural society. It was originally planned to be a leisure garden and an ornamental park, but the society also organised flower and horticultural shows.
There is an interesting anecdote about this garden: this is were Singapore’s national flower, Vanda Miss Joaquim, was discovered. Indeed, an Armenian lady, Agnes Joaquim was in her garden when she noticed a new flower. Thrilled with the beautiful discovery, she went to the Botanic garden, where administrators confirmed that a new orchid hybrid, previously unknown to science and that flowered freely year round had been created... Now, you can still admire this flower in the park.
HIGHLIGHTS 1: Have a look at the curious Swiss ball at the Tanglin core.
HIGHLIGHTS 2: Do not miss the National orchid garden at Central core.
A TIP FOR A UNIQUE VISIT, PEOPLE TO MEET
Get there at evening for a dinner in one of the park restaurants!
GETTING THERE
Have a look at the link below please:
http://www.sbg.org.sg/visitorinfo/mapofground.asp
By Bus, you have 2 solutions :via Holland Road or Bukit Timah Road.
Via Holland Road
SBS Transit 7, 105, 123, 174
SMRT 75, 77, 106
Via Bukit Timah Road
SBS Transit 66, 151, 153, 154
SMRT 67, 171
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IMPORTANT STUFF
OPENING HOURS 5 am to 12 midnight daily.
CONTACT
Park number
(65) 6471 7361 / (65) 6471 7138
ENTRY FEES Free.
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