Get the Best Out of Gardens by the Bay with This Ultimate Guide

When in the garden city of Singapore, a trip to Gardens by the Bay is a no-brainer. This must-visit destination will transport you to a world of diverse garden landscapes with its massive supertrees, futuristic domes, and three waterfront gardens.

Gardens by the Bay truly offers attractions for all visitors, from unique habitats to exotic plants to architectural marvels that reimagine nature. And to think that the ground it stands on was all sea before (Gardens by the Bay in Singapore stands on reclaimed land in the Marina Bay area)!

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Famous for its supertrees and lush greenery, Gardens by the Bay is a sight to see. But besides its amazing layout, Gardens by the Bay also dedicates itself to environmental sustainability, ensuring its biodomes are powered by energy and water. 

Did you know that it's also a hotspot for biodiversity? Flora and fauna thrive in Gardens by the Bay’s wetlands, between the Lotus Pond and Kingfisher Lake. Now, that’s an oasis in the middle of Singapore's concrete jungle!

Located at 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Gardens by the Bay Singapore is just a few minutes from the famous Marina Bay Sands Hotel. To get there, you can ride Bus 400, which will take you to the Gardens by the Bay bus stop, just a short walk from the Flower Dome entrance.

However, if you prefer to bring a car, you can park at either the basement car park by the Main Entrance or the open-air parking at The Meadow, Bayfront Plaza, Satay by the Bay, or Bay East Garden.

Planning to take public transport while you're there? The Bayfront MRT Station is the closest MRT station to Gardens by the Bay. Once you've reached Bayfront Station, take Exit B and follow the underground linkway until you reach the Dragonfly Bridge or Meadow Bridge. From there, it's a short walk to the Floral Fantasy entrance of Gardens by the Bay.

Can't wait to visit gardens and explore the endless photo opportunities at Gardens by the Bay? You can pre-book your e-ticket online or buy it in person at the ticketing counters. You won't need to pre-book an entry time slot anymore. Still, we highly encourage you to book your tickets online for extra convenience and to skip the long queues! 

The entrance to Gardens by the Bay and some other areas offer free admission to these Singapore gardens, but you will need to book bay tickets for other sections of the park. This includes attractions like the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and the Skytree Observatory. Good news for you, because these can all be booked conveniently on Klook for the best deals!

It’s free to enter Gardens by the Bay and to watch the light show. However, to visit the Cloud Forest and the Flower Dome, you have to pay admission.

Other free attractions in Gardens by the Bay include the outdoor gardens, such as the Heritage Garden, the 32-hectare Bay East Garden, and the Supertree Grove.

If you wanna avoid crowds, we recommend you visit during the weekdays. You can also take a trip early in the morning or in the evening, so you don’t have to worry about breaking into a sweat. Some attractions are open until 9 pm, so you’ll still have enough time to explore.

Wanna see the supertrees light up during the evening? Watch the Gardens by the Bay light show, the Garden Rhapsody, every day at 7:45 pm and 8:45 pm. Each show lasts 15 minutes and is best seen from under the supertrees at Supertree Grove!

Where to even begin? How about the fact that this massive nature park is home to the world's tallest indoor waterfall?

Gardens by the Bay comprises three waterfront gardens: Bay South, Bay East Garden, and Bay Central Garden. Each section has its own specific landscaping design with its share of unique facilities. Bay East Garden features an open green space filled with bay gardens, while Bay Central Garden has a three-kilometer water promenade. However, if you're looking for popular sites, Bay South is the place to go.

As the largest of the waterfront bay gardens, Bay South is home to many famous attractions. From cooled conservatories to unique aerial walkways that rival the view from Marina Bay Sands, this section has been a crowd-puller for years with its incredible aesthetics and otherworldly ambiance.

You won't likely get to try all of them on the same day, so here's a rundown of all the attractions in Bay South to help you make an efficient itinerary!

The Cloud Forest is one of two biomes inside Gardens by the Bay Singapore. Home to the world's tallest indoor waterfall and Crystal Mountain, Cloud Forest's tropical highlands ambiance is the perfect spot if you've been itching to reconnect with nature.

At Lost World, you can find yourself amidst a unique blend of flora and unusual plants native to the Cloud Forest habitats, such as orchids, begonias, and heaps of moss and ferns. Then, you can descend to Crystal Mountain and Secret Garden, which will make you feel like you're inside limestone caves and forests. Our must-visit inside Cloud Forest? The 35-metre tall waterfall! This majestic fall provides an incredible panoramic view of Marina Bay at the top and serves as an excellent backdrop for your Insta pics.

If you plan to visit anytime soon, make sure to check out the Orchids of Angkor Wat, which will be on display until September 8, 2024. It features beautiful orchids from Cambodia.

Feel the flower power at Floral Fantasy, home to four diverse garden landscapes. Feast your eyes on vibrant suspended flowering plants, visit the tiny poison dart frogs vivarium, or meet Nobu, the garden guardian.

There's so much to see and do inside Floral Fantasy. You can even get on the 4D ride, which takes you on a trip around Gardens by the Bay from a dragonfly's point of view. While other plants may be the focus in other gardens at the bay, flowers are the star here. So get your cameras ready and get that Insta-worthy shot!

Can't get enough flowers? Visit Gardens by the Bay's second biome, the Flower Dome, and witness all sorts of exotic plant species in its nine gardens. This breathtaking display features a vast collection of plants native to unique habitats like the Mediterranean region, South African savannahs, and arid deserts.

Here, you'll get up close to the gigantic African baobabs (yes, just like the trees in The Little Prince!), succulents, shrubs, and the 1000-year-old olive tree. Also, you'd definitely want to catch the Carnival of Flowers, Australia's longest-running flower show, before it ends on September 17, 2024.

Of course, a trip to Gardens by the Bay wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Supertree Observatory! Home to the tallest supertree at 50 meters tall, this marvelous display has lured many to flock toward its canopy just to admire its beauty.

Get your cameras ready because awe-inspiring views await you at the open-air rooftop deck, from the bay's lush surrounds to unobstructed views of Singapore's cityscape and the Marina Bay Sands. Go one level down for the Observatory Deck, where a digital experience will show you all you need to know about climate change.

But what truly makes this attraction a crowd-puller is the Garden Rhapsody and Borealis evening shows. Witness the supertrees light up the night sky, wowing guests with their magnificent colors.

Klook fun fact: Did you know that the tallest supertree is as tall as a 16-storey building?

Wanna get a nice pic of the Gardens? Climb up the OCBC Skyway to capture that postcard-perfect shot of the lush green surroundings of Gardens by the Bay.

OCBC Skyway is a 128-metre-long walkway suspended between two supertrees 22 meters above the ground! Its unique aerial walkways provide a great view of the city skyline and Marina south. And for all you romantics, it's also the perfect place to catch the sunset with your partner, so take note!

Visiting gardens has never been this fun! Gardens by the Bay lets you reconnect with nature without having to leave the city. But if you want to fill your itinerary with even more awesome activities, this Singapore pass grants you access to multiple attractions. That way, you can make the most of your time in this incredible city.