Gardens by the Bay

Operating Hours:

• Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily
• Flower Dome & Cloud Forest: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (last admission at 8:30 PM)
• OCBC Skyway: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

MRT Station: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line directly to Gardens by the Bay MRT Station (TE22) (Exit 1). Alternatively, take the Downtown/Circle Line to Bayfront MRT Station (DT16/CE1) and walk across the Dragonfly Bridge or through the Marina Bay Sands overhead Lions Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardens by the Bay free to visit?

Yes, the outdoor botanical gardens, the Supertree Grove at ground level, and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show are 100% free of charge. Only the indoor cooled conservatories (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest) and the elevated OCBC Skyway require admission tickets.

What time is the Supertree light show?

The Garden Rhapsody light and sound show takes place every night at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM at the Supertree Grove. Each show lasts approximately 15 minutes and is free to watch.

Which is better: Flower Dome or Cloud Forest?

While both are extraordinary, the Cloud Forest is widely considered the more dramatic and popular biome due to its 35-meter indoor mountain, misty elevated skywalks, and giant indoor waterfall.

• Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953.
• Operating Hours:
  • Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily
  • Flower Dome & Cloud Forest: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (last admission at 8:30 PM)
  • OCBC Skyway: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• MRT Station: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line directly to Gardens by the Bay MRT Station (TE22) (Exit 1). Alternatively, take the Downtown/Circle Line to Bayfront MRT Station (DT16/CE1) and walk across the Dragonfly Bridge or through the Marina Bay Sands overhead Lions Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardens by the Bay free to visit?

Yes, the outdoor botanical gardens, the Supertree Grove at ground level, and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show are 100% free of charge. Only the indoor cooled conservatories (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest) and the elevated OCBC Skyway require admission tickets.

What time is the Supertree light show?

The Garden Rhapsody light and sound show takes place every night at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM at the Supertree Grove. Each show lasts approximately 15 minutes and is free to watch.

Which is better: Flower Dome or Cloud Forest?

While both are extraordinary, the Cloud Forest is widely considered the more dramatic and popular biome due to its 35-meter indoor mountain, misty elevated skywalks, and giant indoor waterfall.

• Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953.
• Operating Hours:
  • Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily
  • Flower Dome & Cloud Forest: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (last admission at 8:30 PM)
  • OCBC Skyway: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• MRT Station: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line directly to Gardens by the Bay MRT Station (TE22) (Exit 1). Alternatively, take the Downtown/Circle Line to Bayfront MRT Station (DT16/CE1) and walk across the Dragonfly Bridge or through the Marina Bay Sands overhead Lions Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardens by the Bay free to visit?

Yes, the outdoor botanical gardens, the Supertree Grove at ground level, and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show are 100% free of charge. Only the indoor cooled conservatories (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest) and the elevated OCBC Skyway require admission tickets.

What time is the Supertree light show?

The Garden Rhapsody light and sound show takes place every night at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM at the Supertree Grove. Each show lasts approximately 15 minutes and is free to watch.

Which is better: Flower Dome or Cloud Forest?

While both are extraordinary, the Cloud Forest is widely considered the more dramatic and popular biome due to its 35-meter indoor mountain, misty elevated skywalks, and giant indoor waterfall.

• Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 100% Free. Strolling through the outdoor gardens, viewing the Supertrees from ground level, and watching the Garden Rhapsody light show is free from 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM daily.
• Dual Conservatories Ticket (Flower Dome + Cloud Forest): $53 SGD for standard international adult ($40 SGD for children ages 3–12). Grants full same-day entry to both biomes.
• Booking Tip: Purchase tickets online in advance through the official website (gardensbythebay.com.sg) to bypass ticketing lines at the conservatory plaza.

Practical Visitor Details, Hours & Transit

• Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953.
• Operating Hours:
  • Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily
  • Flower Dome & Cloud Forest: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (last admission at 8:30 PM)
  • OCBC Skyway: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• MRT Station: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line directly to Gardens by the Bay MRT Station (TE22) (Exit 1). Alternatively, take the Downtown/Circle Line to Bayfront MRT Station (DT16/CE1) and walk across the Dragonfly Bridge or through the Marina Bay Sands overhead Lions Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardens by the Bay free to visit?

Yes, the outdoor botanical gardens, the Supertree Grove at ground level, and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show are 100% free of charge. Only the indoor cooled conservatories (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest) and the elevated OCBC Skyway require admission tickets.

What time is the Supertree light show?

The Garden Rhapsody light and sound show takes place every night at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM at the Supertree Grove. Each show lasts approximately 15 minutes and is free to watch.

Which is better: Flower Dome or Cloud Forest?

While both are extraordinary, the Cloud Forest is widely considered the more dramatic and popular biome due to its 35-meter indoor mountain, misty elevated skywalks, and giant indoor waterfall.

• Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 100% Free. Strolling through the outdoor gardens, viewing the Supertrees from ground level, and watching the Garden Rhapsody light show is free from 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM daily.
• Dual Conservatories Ticket (Flower Dome + Cloud Forest): $53 SGD for standard international adult ($40 SGD for children ages 3–12). Grants full same-day entry to both biomes.
• Booking Tip: Purchase tickets online in advance through the official website (gardensbythebay.com.sg) to bypass ticketing lines at the conservatory plaza.

Practical Visitor Details, Hours & Transit

• Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953.
• Operating Hours:
  • Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily
  • Flower Dome & Cloud Forest: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (last admission at 8:30 PM)
  • OCBC Skyway: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• MRT Station: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line directly to Gardens by the Bay MRT Station (TE22) (Exit 1). Alternatively, take the Downtown/Circle Line to Bayfront MRT Station (DT16/CE1) and walk across the Dragonfly Bridge or through the Marina Bay Sands overhead Lions Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardens by the Bay free to visit?

Yes, the outdoor botanical gardens, the Supertree Grove at ground level, and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show are 100% free of charge. Only the indoor cooled conservatories (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest) and the elevated OCBC Skyway require admission tickets.

What time is the Supertree light show?

The Garden Rhapsody light and sound show takes place every night at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM at the Supertree Grove. Each show lasts approximately 15 minutes and is free to watch.

Which is better: Flower Dome or Cloud Forest?

While both are extraordinary, the Cloud Forest is widely considered the more dramatic and popular biome due to its 35-meter indoor mountain, misty elevated skywalks, and giant indoor waterfall.

• The Flower Dome: Certified by Guinness World Records as the largest glass greenhouse in the world, spanning 1.28 hectares under 3,332 glass panels. Replicating the cool, dry climate of Mediterranean and semi-arid regions (spring temperature maintained between 23°C and 25°C), it houses nine distinct gardens featuring ancient thousand-year-old olive trees, massive baobabs from Madagascar, Australian kangaroo paws, and a central Flower Field that changes seasonally (from Dutch tulips in spring to Japanese cherry blossoms).
• The Cloud Forest: A mystical, misty tropical paradise replicating the cool, moist conditions of tropical mountain highlands between 1,000 and 3,000 meters. Upon stepping through the doors, visitors are greeted by a breathtaking 35-meter-tall (115-foot) indoor mountain cloaked in lush vegetation, featuring the world’s tallest indoor waterfall plunging into a mist-filled basin. Take the elevator to the mountain peak and descend via the Cloud Walk and Treetop Walk—elevated steel bridges that wrap around the exterior of the mountain among carnivorous pitcher plants, delicate orchids, and prehistoric ferns.

Tickets, Pricing & Free Outdoor Gardens

• Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 100% Free. Strolling through the outdoor gardens, viewing the Supertrees from ground level, and watching the Garden Rhapsody light show is free from 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM daily.
• Dual Conservatories Ticket (Flower Dome + Cloud Forest): $53 SGD for standard international adult ($40 SGD for children ages 3–12). Grants full same-day entry to both biomes.
• Booking Tip: Purchase tickets online in advance through the official website (gardensbythebay.com.sg) to bypass ticketing lines at the conservatory plaza.

Practical Visitor Details, Hours & Transit

• Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953.
• Operating Hours:
  • Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily
  • Flower Dome & Cloud Forest: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (last admission at 8:30 PM)
  • OCBC Skyway: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• MRT Station: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line directly to Gardens by the Bay MRT Station (TE22) (Exit 1). Alternatively, take the Downtown/Circle Line to Bayfront MRT Station (DT16/CE1) and walk across the Dragonfly Bridge or through the Marina Bay Sands overhead Lions Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardens by the Bay free to visit?

Yes, the outdoor botanical gardens, the Supertree Grove at ground level, and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show are 100% free of charge. Only the indoor cooled conservatories (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest) and the elevated OCBC Skyway require admission tickets.

What time is the Supertree light show?

The Garden Rhapsody light and sound show takes place every night at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM at the Supertree Grove. Each show lasts approximately 15 minutes and is free to watch.

Which is better: Flower Dome or Cloud Forest?

While both are extraordinary, the Cloud Forest is widely considered the more dramatic and popular biome due to its 35-meter indoor mountain, misty elevated skywalks, and giant indoor waterfall.

The Supertrees (25 to 50 meters tall / 9 to 16 stories): Concrete cores clad in steel lattice frames, functioning as vertical gardens planted with more than 162,900 individual plants from over 200 species—including rare bromeliads, orchids, ferns, and tropical flowering climbing vines. Beyond their breathtaking aesthetic, the Supertrees function as sustainable environmental engines: harvesting solar energy via photovoltaic cells, venting hot air from the cooled greenhouses below, and collecting rainwater for irrigation.

The OCBC Skyway: A 128-meter-long aerial suspension bridge dangling 22 meters above the ground between two central Supertrees. Walking across the walkway offers a dizzying perspective into the vertical gardens and panoramic views of Marina Bay Sands and the downtown skyline ($14 SGD ticket).

Supertree Observatory: Located at the canopy of the tallest 50-meter Supertree, featuring an open-air 360-degree observation deck and indoor digital cafe.

Garden Rhapsody Light & Sound Show: Every evening, the Supertree Grove comes alive in a dazzling musical light spectacle. The vertical trees pulse, shimmer, and dance in choreographed rainbow LED colors to an orchestral soundtrack. Shows take place nightly at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM and are 100% Free to watch from the public lawns beneath the trees.

The Cooled Conservatories: Flower Dome & Cloud Forest

Designed by WilkinsonEyre architects, the two colossal glass biomes are engineering marvels with no interior supporting columns:

• The Flower Dome: Certified by Guinness World Records as the largest glass greenhouse in the world, spanning 1.28 hectares under 3,332 glass panels. Replicating the cool, dry climate of Mediterranean and semi-arid regions (spring temperature maintained between 23°C and 25°C), it houses nine distinct gardens featuring ancient thousand-year-old olive trees, massive baobabs from Madagascar, Australian kangaroo paws, and a central Flower Field that changes seasonally (from Dutch tulips in spring to Japanese cherry blossoms).
• The Cloud Forest: A mystical, misty tropical paradise replicating the cool, moist conditions of tropical mountain highlands between 1,000 and 3,000 meters. Upon stepping through the doors, visitors are greeted by a breathtaking 35-meter-tall (115-foot) indoor mountain cloaked in lush vegetation, featuring the world’s tallest indoor waterfall plunging into a mist-filled basin. Take the elevator to the mountain peak and descend via the Cloud Walk and Treetop Walk—elevated steel bridges that wrap around the exterior of the mountain among carnivorous pitcher plants, delicate orchids, and prehistoric ferns.

Tickets, Pricing & Free Outdoor Gardens

• Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 100% Free. Strolling through the outdoor gardens, viewing the Supertrees from ground level, and watching the Garden Rhapsody light show is free from 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM daily.
• Dual Conservatories Ticket (Flower Dome + Cloud Forest): $53 SGD for standard international adult ($40 SGD for children ages 3–12). Grants full same-day entry to both biomes.
• Booking Tip: Purchase tickets online in advance through the official website (gardensbythebay.com.sg) to bypass ticketing lines at the conservatory plaza.

Practical Visitor Details, Hours & Transit

• Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953.
• Operating Hours:
  • Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily
  • Flower Dome & Cloud Forest: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (last admission at 8:30 PM)
  • OCBC Skyway: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• MRT Station: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line directly to Gardens by the Bay MRT Station (TE22) (Exit 1). Alternatively, take the Downtown/Circle Line to Bayfront MRT Station (DT16/CE1) and walk across the Dragonfly Bridge or through the Marina Bay Sands overhead Lions Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardens by the Bay free to visit?

Yes, the outdoor botanical gardens, the Supertree Grove at ground level, and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show are 100% free of charge. Only the indoor cooled conservatories (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest) and the elevated OCBC Skyway require admission tickets.

What time is the Supertree light show?

The Garden Rhapsody light and sound show takes place every night at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM at the Supertree Grove. Each show lasts approximately 15 minutes and is free to watch.

Which is better: Flower Dome or Cloud Forest?

While both are extraordinary, the Cloud Forest is widely considered the more dramatic and popular biome due to its 35-meter indoor mountain, misty elevated skywalks, and giant indoor waterfall.

• The Supertrees (25 to 50 meters tall / 9 to 16 stories): Concrete cores clad in steel lattice frames, functioning as vertical gardens planted with more than 162,900 individual plants from over 200 species—including rare bromeliads, orchids, ferns, and tropical flowering climbing vines. Beyond their breathtaking aesthetic, the Supertrees function as sustainable environmental engines: harvesting solar energy via photovoltaic cells, venting hot air from the cooled greenhouses below, and collecting rainwater for irrigation.
• The OCBC Skyway: A 128-meter-long aerial suspension bridge dangling 22 meters above the ground between two central Supertrees. Walking across the walkway offers a dizzying perspective into the vertical gardens and panoramic views of Marina Bay Sands and the downtown skyline ($14 SGD ticket).
• Supertree Observatory: Located at the canopy of the tallest 50-meter Supertree, featuring an open-air 360-degree observation deck and indoor digital cafe.
• Garden Rhapsody Light & Sound Show: Every evening, the Supertree Grove comes alive in a dazzling musical light spectacle. The vertical trees pulse, shimmer, and dance in choreographed rainbow LED colors to an orchestral soundtrack. Shows take place nightly at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM and are 100% Free to watch from the public lawns beneath the trees.

The Cooled Conservatories: Flower Dome & Cloud Forest

Designed by WilkinsonEyre architects, the two colossal glass biomes are engineering marvels with no interior supporting columns:

• The Flower Dome: Certified by Guinness World Records as the largest glass greenhouse in the world, spanning 1.28 hectares under 3,332 glass panels. Replicating the cool, dry climate of Mediterranean and semi-arid regions (spring temperature maintained between 23°C and 25°C), it houses nine distinct gardens featuring ancient thousand-year-old olive trees, massive baobabs from Madagascar, Australian kangaroo paws, and a central Flower Field that changes seasonally (from Dutch tulips in spring to Japanese cherry blossoms).
• The Cloud Forest: A mystical, misty tropical paradise replicating the cool, moist conditions of tropical mountain highlands between 1,000 and 3,000 meters. Upon stepping through the doors, visitors are greeted by a breathtaking 35-meter-tall (115-foot) indoor mountain cloaked in lush vegetation, featuring the world’s tallest indoor waterfall plunging into a mist-filled basin. Take the elevator to the mountain peak and descend via the Cloud Walk and Treetop Walk—elevated steel bridges that wrap around the exterior of the mountain among carnivorous pitcher plants, delicate orchids, and prehistoric ferns.

Tickets, Pricing & Free Outdoor Gardens

• Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 100% Free. Strolling through the outdoor gardens, viewing the Supertrees from ground level, and watching the Garden Rhapsody light show is free from 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM daily.
• Dual Conservatories Ticket (Flower Dome + Cloud Forest): $53 SGD for standard international adult ($40 SGD for children ages 3–12). Grants full same-day entry to both biomes.
• Booking Tip: Purchase tickets online in advance through the official website (gardensbythebay.com.sg) to bypass ticketing lines at the conservatory plaza.

Practical Visitor Details, Hours & Transit

• Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953.
• Operating Hours:
  • Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily
  • Flower Dome & Cloud Forest: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (last admission at 8:30 PM)
  • OCBC Skyway: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• MRT Station: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line directly to Gardens by the Bay MRT Station (TE22) (Exit 1). Alternatively, take the Downtown/Circle Line to Bayfront MRT Station (DT16/CE1) and walk across the Dragonfly Bridge or through the Marina Bay Sands overhead Lions Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardens by the Bay free to visit?

Yes, the outdoor botanical gardens, the Supertree Grove at ground level, and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show are 100% free of charge. Only the indoor cooled conservatories (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest) and the elevated OCBC Skyway require admission tickets.

What time is the Supertree light show?

The Garden Rhapsody light and sound show takes place every night at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM at the Supertree Grove. Each show lasts approximately 15 minutes and is free to watch.

Which is better: Flower Dome or Cloud Forest?

While both are extraordinary, the Cloud Forest is widely considered the more dramatic and popular biome due to its 35-meter indoor mountain, misty elevated skywalks, and giant indoor waterfall.

• The Supertrees (25 to 50 meters tall / 9 to 16 stories): Concrete cores clad in steel lattice frames, functioning as vertical gardens planted with more than 162,900 individual plants from over 200 species—including rare bromeliads, orchids, ferns, and tropical flowering climbing vines. Beyond their breathtaking aesthetic, the Supertrees function as sustainable environmental engines: harvesting solar energy via photovoltaic cells, venting hot air from the cooled greenhouses below, and collecting rainwater for irrigation.
• The OCBC Skyway: A 128-meter-long aerial suspension bridge dangling 22 meters above the ground between two central Supertrees. Walking across the walkway offers a dizzying perspective into the vertical gardens and panoramic views of Marina Bay Sands and the downtown skyline ($14 SGD ticket).
• Supertree Observatory: Located at the canopy of the tallest 50-meter Supertree, featuring an open-air 360-degree observation deck and indoor digital cafe.
• Garden Rhapsody Light & Sound Show: Every evening, the Supertree Grove comes alive in a dazzling musical light spectacle. The vertical trees pulse, shimmer, and dance in choreographed rainbow LED colors to an orchestral soundtrack. Shows take place nightly at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM and are 100% Free to watch from the public lawns beneath the trees.

The Cooled Conservatories: Flower Dome & Cloud Forest

Designed by WilkinsonEyre architects, the two colossal glass biomes are engineering marvels with no interior supporting columns:

• The Flower Dome: Certified by Guinness World Records as the largest glass greenhouse in the world, spanning 1.28 hectares under 3,332 glass panels. Replicating the cool, dry climate of Mediterranean and semi-arid regions (spring temperature maintained between 23°C and 25°C), it houses nine distinct gardens featuring ancient thousand-year-old olive trees, massive baobabs from Madagascar, Australian kangaroo paws, and a central Flower Field that changes seasonally (from Dutch tulips in spring to Japanese cherry blossoms).
• The Cloud Forest: A mystical, misty tropical paradise replicating the cool, moist conditions of tropical mountain highlands between 1,000 and 3,000 meters. Upon stepping through the doors, visitors are greeted by a breathtaking 35-meter-tall (115-foot) indoor mountain cloaked in lush vegetation, featuring the world’s tallest indoor waterfall plunging into a mist-filled basin. Take the elevator to the mountain peak and descend via the Cloud Walk and Treetop Walk—elevated steel bridges that wrap around the exterior of the mountain among carnivorous pitcher plants, delicate orchids, and prehistoric ferns.

Tickets, Pricing & Free Outdoor Gardens

• Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 100% Free. Strolling through the outdoor gardens, viewing the Supertrees from ground level, and watching the Garden Rhapsody light show is free from 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM daily.
• Dual Conservatories Ticket (Flower Dome + Cloud Forest): $53 SGD for standard international adult ($40 SGD for children ages 3–12). Grants full same-day entry to both biomes.
• Booking Tip: Purchase tickets online in advance through the official website (gardensbythebay.com.sg) to bypass ticketing lines at the conservatory plaza.

Practical Visitor Details, Hours & Transit

• Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953.
• Operating Hours:
  • Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily
  • Flower Dome & Cloud Forest: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (last admission at 8:30 PM)
  • OCBC Skyway: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• MRT Station: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line directly to Gardens by the Bay MRT Station (TE22) (Exit 1). Alternatively, take the Downtown/Circle Line to Bayfront MRT Station (DT16/CE1) and walk across the Dragonfly Bridge or through the Marina Bay Sands overhead Lions Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardens by the Bay free to visit?

Yes, the outdoor botanical gardens, the Supertree Grove at ground level, and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show are 100% free of charge. Only the indoor cooled conservatories (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest) and the elevated OCBC Skyway require admission tickets.

What time is the Supertree light show?

The Garden Rhapsody light and sound show takes place every night at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM at the Supertree Grove. Each show lasts approximately 15 minutes and is free to watch.

Which is better: Flower Dome or Cloud Forest?

While both are extraordinary, the Cloud Forest is widely considered the more dramatic and popular biome due to its 35-meter indoor mountain, misty elevated skywalks, and giant indoor waterfall.

Overview: Why Gardens by the Bay Is the Future of Urban Nature

Gardens by the Bay, spanning 101 hectares (250 acres) of reclaimed waterfront land along Marina Reservoir in downtown Singapore, is an internationally acclaimed horticultural wonderland and the crowning achievement of Singapore’s vision to transform itself from a “Garden City” into a “City in a Nature.” Masterplanned by British landscape architecture firm Grant Associates and opened in June 2012 at a development cost of over $1 billion SGD, the park seamlessly marries cutting-edge ecological engineering with surreal, cinematic botanical design.

Welcoming over 14 million visitors annually, Gardens by the Bay is famous for its colossal, futuristic vertical gardens known as Supertrees, which resemble an extraterrestrial landscape straight out of the film Avatar. Anchored by two record-breaking, column-free cooled glass conservatories—the Flower Dome and the misty Cloud Forest—the park demonstrates sustainable green technology through solar-powered lighting, biomass electrical generation, and rainwater harvesting.

Supertree Grove & The OCBC Skyway

The visual centerpiece of the gardens is the Supertree Grove, home to twelve colossal vertical tree-like structures:

• The Supertrees (25 to 50 meters tall / 9 to 16 stories): Concrete cores clad in steel lattice frames, functioning as vertical gardens planted with more than 162,900 individual plants from over 200 species—including rare bromeliads, orchids, ferns, and tropical flowering climbing vines. Beyond their breathtaking aesthetic, the Supertrees function as sustainable environmental engines: harvesting solar energy via photovoltaic cells, venting hot air from the cooled greenhouses below, and collecting rainwater for irrigation.
• The OCBC Skyway: A 128-meter-long aerial suspension bridge dangling 22 meters above the ground between two central Supertrees. Walking across the walkway offers a dizzying perspective into the vertical gardens and panoramic views of Marina Bay Sands and the downtown skyline ($14 SGD ticket).
• Supertree Observatory: Located at the canopy of the tallest 50-meter Supertree, featuring an open-air 360-degree observation deck and indoor digital cafe.
• Garden Rhapsody Light & Sound Show: Every evening, the Supertree Grove comes alive in a dazzling musical light spectacle. The vertical trees pulse, shimmer, and dance in choreographed rainbow LED colors to an orchestral soundtrack. Shows take place nightly at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM and are 100% Free to watch from the public lawns beneath the trees.

The Cooled Conservatories: Flower Dome & Cloud Forest

Designed by WilkinsonEyre architects, the two colossal glass biomes are engineering marvels with no interior supporting columns:

• The Flower Dome: Certified by Guinness World Records as the largest glass greenhouse in the world, spanning 1.28 hectares under 3,332 glass panels. Replicating the cool, dry climate of Mediterranean and semi-arid regions (spring temperature maintained between 23°C and 25°C), it houses nine distinct gardens featuring ancient thousand-year-old olive trees, massive baobabs from Madagascar, Australian kangaroo paws, and a central Flower Field that changes seasonally (from Dutch tulips in spring to Japanese cherry blossoms).
• The Cloud Forest: A mystical, misty tropical paradise replicating the cool, moist conditions of tropical mountain highlands between 1,000 and 3,000 meters. Upon stepping through the doors, visitors are greeted by a breathtaking 35-meter-tall (115-foot) indoor mountain cloaked in lush vegetation, featuring the world’s tallest indoor waterfall plunging into a mist-filled basin. Take the elevator to the mountain peak and descend via the Cloud Walk and Treetop Walk—elevated steel bridges that wrap around the exterior of the mountain among carnivorous pitcher plants, delicate orchids, and prehistoric ferns.

Tickets, Pricing & Free Outdoor Gardens

• Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 100% Free. Strolling through the outdoor gardens, viewing the Supertrees from ground level, and watching the Garden Rhapsody light show is free from 5:00 AM to 2:00 AM daily.
• Dual Conservatories Ticket (Flower Dome + Cloud Forest): $53 SGD for standard international adult ($40 SGD for children ages 3–12). Grants full same-day entry to both biomes.
• Booking Tip: Purchase tickets online in advance through the official website (gardensbythebay.com.sg) to bypass ticketing lines at the conservatory plaza.

Practical Visitor Details, Hours & Transit

• Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953.
• Operating Hours:
  • Outdoor Gardens & Supertree Grove: 5:00 AM – 2:00 AM daily
  • Flower Dome & Cloud Forest: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily (last admission at 8:30 PM)
  • OCBC Skyway: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
• MRT Station: Take the Thomson-East Coast Line directly to Gardens by the Bay MRT Station (TE22) (Exit 1). Alternatively, take the Downtown/Circle Line to Bayfront MRT Station (DT16/CE1) and walk across the Dragonfly Bridge or through the Marina Bay Sands overhead Lions Bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardens by the Bay free to visit?

Yes, the outdoor botanical gardens, the Supertree Grove at ground level, and the nightly Garden Rhapsody light show are 100% free of charge. Only the indoor cooled conservatories (Flower Dome and Cloud Forest) and the elevated OCBC Skyway require admission tickets.

What time is the Supertree light show?

The Garden Rhapsody light and sound show takes place every night at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM at the Supertree Grove. Each show lasts approximately 15 minutes and is free to watch.

Which is better: Flower Dome or Cloud Forest?

While both are extraordinary, the Cloud Forest is widely considered the more dramatic and popular biome due to its 35-meter indoor mountain, misty elevated skywalks, and giant indoor waterfall.