Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

We first made our way to the Gardens by the Bay, which is simply a huge park and garden located by the river and waterfront. Much of Singapore already seems like a garden to me but this place much more of a tourist attraction type of park rather than a Central Park of New York kind of park. I'm not sure how to describe the contrast, I guess.

The free parts of the garden are quite nice too. They have their own themes and are really nice outdoor botanical gardens. The weather in Singapore is perfect for having outdoor gardens. The whole place is kind of like its own island since a river separates it from the rest of the city. From across the highway, you can see the Marina Bay Sands hotel.

However, the most well known parts are the ones you have to pay for. Sadly, Cloud Forest was closed for maintenance but we still got to enjoy the Flower Dome. It was nice and cool in there, which is why I think my family lingered far longer than expected. The plants ranged from desert cacti to colorful flowers. Well, obviously the flowers were the best part.

An iconic image of the Gardens by the Bay is the Supertree grove, made of these huge fake trees that light up late at night. There is a walkway connecting them called the OCBC Skyway where you can see pretty much all of the garden. The Supertrees are one of the things Singapore is most known for.

If I could come back, I'd definitely want to see Cloud Forest. Perhaps next time.