The 10 Best Nature & Parks in Marina South, Singapore

April 15, 2022 Veronika Gaddis

The Singapore cityscape looks like it was ripped from the pages of a science fiction comic book. If you’re hungry for a true Singapore experience, sample the myriad street foods or take a cultural cooking class. The Botanic Gardens and the Gardens By the Bay offer a slice of horticultural heaven, and the observation deck of the Sands SkyPark makes you feel like you’re high above the clouds. The banks and walkways along the Singapore River bustle with local activity.
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1. Gardens by the Bay

18 Marina Gardens Drive Bayfront Plaza, Singapore 018953 Singapore +65 6420 6848 [email protected] http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
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4.5 based on 59,533 reviews

Gardens by the Bay

An integral part of Singapore's "City in a Garden" vision, Gardens by the Bay spans a total of 101 hectares of prime land at the heart of Singapore's new downtown - Marina Bay. Comprising three waterfront gardens - Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central - Gardens by the Bay will be a showcase of horticulture and garden artistry that will bring the world of plants to Singapore and present Singapore to the World.

Reviewed By tregsact - Mollymook, Australia

We spent a fantastic day at the Gardens by the Bay. The gardens are amazing and offer so much variety. The highlights were definitely the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest Dome and they are definitely worth the entrance fees to see amazing diversity of plants, beautiful garden designs and creative sculptures and structures - especially the carved wood models of dragons, eagles, horses etc. The only slight disappointment for us was the additional charged display called Floral Fantasy. This was a timed entry display where you had to book for an hourly slot and was $20 per person. It literally took us less than 10 minutes to walk around the display - so it was poor value compared to the combined $28 for the much more impressive Flower Dome and Cloud Forest Domes.

2. Cloud Forest

18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953 Singapore +65 6420 6848 http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/the-gardens/attractions/cloud-forest.html
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4.5 based on 14,922 reviews

Cloud Forest

Reviewed By makaan - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

It felt like being transported to a new world the moment we stepped into the entrance to Cloud Forest. We were greeted by a huge waterfall and imposing structure. Truly beautiful and breath-taking! Make sure you take your time to explore all levels of the cloud forest. Definitely worth it. It provides easily accessible pathways, and the walk can be at a moderate pace to enjoy the surroundings. One can see the flora and fauna of a forest without having to exert the physical exhaustion of climbing a mountain to see the different plants and foliage that exists at different levels of the forest, and the pleasant air-conditioning makes the visit very comfortable.

3. Far East Organization Children's Garden

18 Marina Gardens Drive Gardens By the Bay, Singapore 018953 Singapore +65 6420 6848 [email protected] http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/the-gardens/far-east-organization-childrens-garden.html
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4.5 based on 59 reviews

Far East Organization Children's Garden

Have a fun-filled family day with interactive play delights, water play features and educational programmes in a lush natural setting at the Far East Organization Children’s Garden.

Reviewed By Aryan2007 - Mumbai, India

This Children's garden is located very close to the entrance of Flower dome. Its basically a small water park where kids can have lots of fund splashing and playing with water. There is also an area where they can play with sand. There is a Toddler play zone which has various equipment like a sway bridge, Fish Fountain with an several water tunnels and fish sculptures. Saw a lot of toddlers having loads of fun. Then there is a section for kids between age group of 6 to 12 with Rain forest tree houses as the theme.There is also a large amphitheater where they host various educational programs for children. Overall a very good place to visit and have fun for kids and parents to take a break n relax !!!!

4. Flower Dome

18 Marina Gardens Drive Gardens By the Bay, Singapore 018953 Singapore +65 6420 6848 [email protected] http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/the-gardens/attractions/flower-dome.html
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4.5 based on 6,483 reviews

Flower Dome

Step into the Flower Dome and you'll be standing in awe of nature. Spectacular and innovative in design, it is one of the icons of Bay South Garden. The Flower Dome replicates the cool-dry climate of Mediterranean regions like South Africa, California and parts of Spain and Italy. Home to a collection of plants from deserts all over the world, it showcases the adaptations of plants to arid environments. Stop and smell the flowers in the colourful changing displays of the Flower Field, which reflects different seasons, festivals and themes.

Reviewed By NandanRao - Bengaluru, India

In short words - "A visual and olfactory treat!" Stepping into the flower dome from a blazing sun, you are already treated with air conditioned environment that allows you to immediately relax and are greeted with various scents coming from different flowers. Although it does not look so big from outside, the flower dome is quite huge inside and contains flowers of all kinds. We were lucky to be visiting at the time when a Tulip festival was going on (Till May 20th 2019) and we had a sneak peak into the Kukenhoff festival from Netherlands with a mock Windmill in the flower dome! All kinds of flowers are on display and the flower dome is also a photographer's paradise. A Quick walk would need about 30 minutes (assuming you are here to see the flowers and not just walk), but plan to spend at least 1 hour and keep additional 30 minutes if you are a photo freak!

5. Marina Barrage

8 Marina Gardens Drive Marina Barrage, Singapore 018951 Singapore +65 6514 5959 http://www.pub.gov.sg/marinabarrage
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4.0 based on 680 reviews

Marina Barrage

Be captivated by the bright lights of the Singapore Flyer and the Central Business District skyline against the sky at sunset, reflected in the still waters of the Marina Barrage. This Reservoir in the City was created with three key benefits, to provide water supply, flood control and a lifestyle attraction.

Reviewed By linwangtan - Hong Kong, China

Nonetheless, it is still quite an enjoyable experience. On really sunny days, consider bringing an umbrella, lots of sunblock, or even a portable fan. My only qualm is that it is really difficult to get to by public transport. There is a shuttle bus from the MRT, but the frequency is pretty low, so you might have to take a car or drive.

6. Sun Pavilion

18 Marina Gardens Drive Gardens By the Bay, Singapore 018953 Singapore http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/attractions/sun-pavilion.html
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Sun Pavilion

7. Victoria Lily Pond

Gardens by the Bay Adjacent to the Sun Pavilion, Singapore Singapore
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Victoria Lily Pond

8. The Canyon

18 Marina Gardens Drive Gardens By the Bay Gardens by the Bay, Singapore 018953 Singapore +65 6420 6848 http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/en/attractions/outdoor-gardens/the-canyon/visitor-information.html
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

The Canyon

9. Floral Fantasy

18 Marina Gardens Drive Gardens By the Bay, Singapore 018953 Singapore +65 6420 6848 [email protected] http://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg
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4.0 based on 49 reviews

Floral Fantasy

Floral Fantasy is a thematic attraction at Gardens by the Bay. Flowers, artistry and technology come together to create a dream-like, fantastical experience for visitors. It comprises four diverse garden landscapes, each showcasing a different concept, as well as a 4D ride.

Reviewed By LG_Kay - Singapore, Singapore

Located just next to Bayfront MRT station, it is much smaller compared to the 2 conservatories. Upon entering the place, one is transported into a floral dreamland. The flowers, gardens and landscapes were beautifully designed & decorated. There is a 4D show just before exiting this attraction

10. Chinese Garden

151 Boon Lay Way Chinese Garden Mrt Station, Singapore 609959 Singapore https://www.nparks.gov.sg/gardens-parks-and-nature/parks-and-nature-reserves/jurong-lake-gardens
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3.0 based on 4 reviews

Chinese Garden

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