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Gardens by the Bay

Supertrees, cooled glass conservatories and waterfront gardens beside Marina Bay

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Discover Gardens by the Bay

Gardens by the Bay turns a stretch of reclaimed waterfront into one of Singapore's signature days out. Tall, tree-shaped vertical gardens rise over tropical planting, elevated walkways thread between them, and two vast glass conservatories hold plant worlds that could not survive outdoors in the equatorial heat.

The outdoor gardens are easy to wander at your own pace, with lakes, sculptures and themed planting, while the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest reward a slower, ticketed visit. As darkness falls the Supertree Grove becomes the stage for Garden Rhapsody, a free show of light and music that draws families, couples and photographers onto the lawns every evening. With the Marina Bay Sands towers and the bay right next door, it fits easily into a day or evening exploring the waterfront.

Don’t miss

01Supertree Grove: 18 vertical gardens between 25 m and 50 m tall, planted with ferns, orchids and climbers
02OCBC Skyway: a 128 m elevated walkway 22 m above the ground, strung between two Supertrees
03Flower Dome: a cooled glasshouse of Mediterranean and dry-climate plants such as baobabs and olive trees
04Cloud Forest: a misty indoor mountain clad in plants, with a 35 m waterfall
05Garden Rhapsody: a free light and music show at the Supertree Grove every evening
06Supertree Observatory: a viewing deck at the crown of the tallest Supertree

History & culture

The story of Gardens by the Bay

The project was announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at the 2005 National Day Rally. An international design competition followed in 2006, attracting more than 70 entries, and British firms Grant Associates and Gustafson Porter were appointed for the Bay South and Bay East gardens, with WilkinsonEyre designing the conservatories alongside Grant Associates.

The gardens opened to the public on 29 June 2012 and cover about 105 hectares across three waterfront gardens: Bay South, Bay East and Bay Central. Bay South, the largest, holds the Supertree Grove and the conservatories. The Supertrees are more than decoration: some carry solar panels, others collect rainwater, and some act as air intake and exhaust towers for the cooling systems of the glasshouses.

Local life & traditions

For many Singaporeans the gardens are part of everyday life rather than just a tourist sight: joggers and cyclists use the waterfront paths, office workers drop by after work, and families gather on the lawns at weekends. Seasonal floral displays in the Flower Dome and themed editions of the light show around festivals such as Lunar New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali and Christmas reflect the city's mix of cultures.

Things to do

Experience it like a local

Start in the late afternoon with the outdoor gardens, which are free to explore, then step into the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest while the day is at its hottest or a shower passes through. Inside the Cloud Forest a path spirals up the planted mountain and descends past the waterfall, a welcome cool-down after time outdoors.

Stay on for the evening: walk the OCBC Skyway at dusk for close views of the Supertree canopies and the Marina Bay Sands towers, then find a spot on the ground at the Supertree Grove for Garden Rhapsody. Families with children will find plenty of open lawn, while keen photographers often return after dark to capture the illuminated grove.

When to go

The gardens can be visited all year. Singapore is hot and humid in every month, with heavy afternoon thunderstorms common, especially during the north-east monsoon around December and January. February to April is often drier and sunnier. Aim for the late afternoon so you can see the gardens in daylight, visit the conservatories as the heat peaks and stay for the evening light show.

Plan your visit

Verified information

Address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953 Source: gardensbythebay.com.sg ↗
Getting there by MRT: Gardens by the Bay station (TE22, Thomson-East Coast Line) Exit 1 leads into the Gardens; from Bayfront (CE1/DT16) take Exit B and the underground linkway, then cross the Dragonfly or Meadow Bridge Source: gardensbythebay.com.sg ↗
Garden Rhapsody: Light and music show at Supertree Grove daily at 7.45pm and 8.45pm; free (themed editions replace it on some dates) Source: gardensbythebay.com.sg ↗
Garden Bay Bridge: Footbridge link from Marina Bay Sands open 8.00am to 11.00pm daily Source: gardensbythebay.com.sg ↗
Supertrees: 18 Supertrees between 25 m and 50 m tall; OCBC Skyway is 128 m long at 22 m height Source: sg101.gov.sg ↗

Checked against the sources on 27 October 2026. Opening times and fees can change — confirm before you go.

Travel tips

Check conservatory opening hours and ticket prices on the official website before you go, as they are not covered here.
Carry water, a hat and an umbrella; the outdoor gardens have plenty of open ground and showers can arrive suddenly.
Arrive at the Supertree Grove 15 to 20 minutes before the light show to find a good spot on the ground.
Pack a light layer for the conservatories, which are kept noticeably cooler than outside.
Combine the visit with the Marina Bay waterfront: the Garden Bay Bridge links the gardens to Marina Bay Sands.

General guidance from our specialists, not official information.

Around Gardens by the Bay: food, markets & places to stay

The gardens sit next to Marina Bay Sands and its shopping and dining complex, reached on foot via the Garden Bay Bridge or the underground link from Bayfront MRT. Satay by the Bay, a hawker-style food centre, is within the gardens near Bay South; check individual stalls for halal certification if this matters to you. The Marina Bay waterfront promenade, the Helix Bridge and the ArtScience Museum are a short walk away, and the Marina Barrage lies beyond Bay East.