Futuristic gardens of Singapore Gardens By the Bay. Singapore Gardens of the Future

Park Gardens by the Bay(Gardens by the Bay) in Singapore appeared in 2012. This place can be seen from afar, thanks to 18 steel trees 25-50 meters high. These are openwork frames, a bit reminiscent of giant umbrella mushrooms. They are filled with two hundred plants different types. Basically, these are epiphytes, tropical ferns, luxuriously blooming orchids and ivy twining everything with a solid carpet.

Luxurious gardens near Marina Bay combine the beauty of the raging tropics, Newest technologies and modern architectural and phytodesign art in its most beautiful manifestations. This is another one of those beautiful faces that Singapore of the 21st century will surprise you with - a unique city-state without corruption and bureaucracy.

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steel trees

What is interesting about the park:

Between two 50-meter steel trees, a metal bridge OCBC Skyway will be stretched at a height of 22 meters. From it open gorgeous views to Singapore with its unusual modern architecture, as well as on the gardens at Marina Bay.

Walking through the park, you will definitely see the Dragonfly and Kingfisher Lake, around which many colorful insects fly.

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View from the OCBC Skyway Bridge

Closer to the night, the gardens are illuminated, and they turn into a mysterious and mysterious realm of colored lights. Twice in the evening, at 19.45 and at 20.45, every day you can watch the light extravaganza absolutely free of charge.

In the park you can go to two greenhouses, one of them, which is called "Cloud Forest", with high mountain climate conditions and, accordingly, with a rich collection mountain plants. The second, with the eloquent name "Flower Dome", contains beautifully flowering plants, desert roses and baobabs. If you have time for only one greenhouse, and you do not have a particular passion for the mountains, then it is better to choose flowers, they are much more spectacular.

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Greenhouses in the park at Marina Bay

Information for travelers:

Opening hours: The gardens are open to the public from 5 am to 2 am every day. The greenhouses and the OCBC Skyway bridge are open 9.00 - 21.00 every day.

Ticket price:
Entrance to Gardens by Bay in Singapore is free.
OCBC Skyway bridge adult ticket 5 Singapore dollars, children - 3.
Two greenhouses - for adults 28 Singapore dollars, for children 15.

How to get there:

To the Bayfront MRT station, to the park we head through exit B and further along the Dragonfly Bridge or Meadow Bridge.

On the coast of Marina Bay central area Singapore is an amazing tropical park Gardens by the Bay ("Gardens by the Bay"). It represents a huge park area covering 101 hectares of reclaimed land. The park consists of three gardens: East, South and Central, which are dedicated to the flora of Africa, South America and Asia.

"Gardens by the Bay" is an integral part of the Singapore Government's strategy to transform Singapore from a "Garden City" into a "City in a Garden" in order to improve the quality of life through greening. The public announcement of the idea of ​​creating such a large-scale project took place back in 2005, and official opening unique futuristic gardens came in June 2012.

The concept and design of the tropical park was developed by a team of British designers from various companies: Land Design Studio, Atelier Ten, Thomas Matthews, Atelier One, Grant Associates, Wilkinson Eyre.

The Gardens by the Bay complex boasts 225,000 plants from various continents, water gardens, greenhouses, pools, waterfalls, as well as an unusual alley consisting of 18 gigantic Supertrees Grove trees.

Unusual structures in the dark turn into a forest glowing with multi-colored lights. The height of the huge tree structures ranges from 25 to 50 meters. They are home to unique tropical plants including exotic ferns, orchids and rare vines. In addition, structures made of concrete and iron rods imitate the life processes of trees - they use solar energy for some important functions. These fantastic plants shine at night thanks to the energy storage photovoltaic panels that are installed on some of them. Other trees are used to condition greenhouses and collect rainwater for fountains and irrigation. Metal giants entwined with tropical plants are connected by overhead passages, from which it is very convenient to enjoy the surrounding landscapes. You can climb to the observation deck located under the crowns of two large super-trees by walking trail OCBC Skyway, which is at a height of 22 meters, and visitors can relax and refresh themselves in the Supertree-top cafe, which lies at a height of 50 meters. At night, the unusual Supertrees Grove alley comes to life, delighting guests with light and music show OCBC Garden Rapsody.

The Gardens by the Bay park complex consists of two greenhouses - the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest, which are located on the edge of the coast of Marina Bay.

The first of them - the Flower Dome - is larger than its neighbor and has an area of ​​1.2 hectares, it has the status of the world's largest frameless greenhouse. The flora of the Mediterranean and other semi-arid tropical regions with a mild dry climate lives here. The greenhouse includes 7 themed gardens (South America, South Africa, Australia, California, Mediterranean, Baobabs, Succulents), olive groves, cafes and multimedia screens. The height of the Flower Dome is 38 meters, and the average temperature maintained in the room is 23-25°C.

In the greenhouse called "Cloud Forest" with an area of ​​0.8 hectares, conditions have been created for a humid equatorial climate characteristic of tropical mountainous areas at an altitude of 1000-3000 meters. It features a 35-meter waterfall, a 42-meter mountain covered with lush exotic vegetation, as well as air trail, laid along a spiral path.

Gardens by the Bay Tropical Park also has Gardens cultural heritage", which are dedicated to the history of the Singaporean people, the "World of Plants", which presents numerous species of flora, as well as the Kingfisher and Dragonfly lakes, along which you can walk on hiking trails.

In 2014, the complex was replenished with the "Kindergarten" (Children's Garden) with water activities and a playground, an obstacle course, treehouses and an amphitheater hidden from the sun and rain.

Garden visiting hours open sky– from 5 am to 2 am. Entrance to the greenhouses is available every day from 9 am to 9 pm. The ticket price is $ 28 for adults and $ 15 for small visitors from 3 to 12 years old. A walk along the OCBC Skyway suspended between gigantic trees will cost $5 for adults and $3 for children. You can buy tickets online on the official website of the park.

The best time to visit Gardens by the Bay is late in the evening, when you have the opportunity to enjoy the richness of the greenhouses and at the same time enjoy the night light show.

You can get to the tropical complex Gardens by the Bay on a direct flight of Singapore Airlines, which runs between Moscow and Singapore. The flight will take approximately 10.5 hours. European and Asian airlines also offer suitable flights, but with a transplant in other countries.

Singapore never ceases to amaze with its fantastic architecture and commitment to the future. Every year new amazing objects appear in the city. More recently, guests of Singapore looked at the towers with delight, and now all the attention of tourists is absorbed by a more fashionable attraction in Singapore. Park giant trees "Gardens by the Bay" ("Gardens by the Bay") reminiscent of the movie "Avatar". Only glowing trees in Singapore are artificial.

Tree Park is the main attraction of Singapore

The tree park is huge. There are not only super trees here. The main attractions of the Park “Gardens by the Bay”: “Garden of Flowers” ​​(Flower Dome), “Cloud Forest” (Cloud Forest), “Supertree Grove” (Supertree Grove).
Another distant pavilion will be opened soon: “Marina Barrage”.

Entrance to the Tree Park is free. You have to pay to enter some pavilions. You can visit for free: Japanese garden Serene Garden, Dragonfly and Kingfisher Lakes, Sun Pavilion Desert Plant Garden.
See the schedule and current prices on the official website.

Personally, I liked the most Super Trees SuperTree Grove. Price - 8 sing. dollars (about 5 euros).

The trees are huge, from 25 to 50 meters. We walk along the bridge between the trees:

For myself, I called this place - Iron Trees Park in Singapore (or Mushrooms? :)). This is how these unique structures look close and from afar.

Where is Singapore Tree Park located and how to get there

The garden or park "Gardens by the Bay" is located in the very center of Singapore, about , with reverse side. You can get to the Park by (orange line) to the DT1 Bayfront station or walk from Marina Bay.

How to get to Gardens the Bay

The best way to get to Singapore's futuristic tree park "Gardens by the Bay" is through shopping mall The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands. Inside it, find the escalator that leads to the very top, then cross the road along the bridge and go through the Marina Bay Sands Hotel along the inner bridge. Please note that if you arrived by metro and ended up on the lower floor of the hotel, you will have to leave the hotel and find an external elevator near the road (see picture) - which will take you to the 6th floor. And then just follow the signs.

Inside the park there are small shuttle buses.

What to see in the park of trees "Gardens by the Bay"

To get more impressions, I recommend visiting here both in the afternoon and in the evening. The best evening time is from 19-45 to 20-45 - the famous light tree show in singapore"Garden Rhapsody". The trees will be fabulously illuminated. The picture is fantastic: it's like being in the distant future and watching space trees in Singapore.

During the day, you can take pictures from a height and admire the panorama with skyscrapers - it will turn out great.

Arriving at the park, tourists first of all rush to the “Mushroom Trees”. Everyone is curious to understand how all these complex intricacies of plants and iron are arranged.

Undoubtedly, . So, all the structures in the park are not just art objects - they disguise different eco-systems.

For example, water collectors are installed on top of the “trees” and solar panels. "Super-trees" imperceptibly store rainwater and energy for the needs of the park.

The “tree” in the center of the complex is observation deck with a bar-restaurant. In the evenings there are always those who want to combine business with pleasure. Several neighboring "trees" are connected by a thin suspension bridge.

This bridge is the main attraction of the park "Gardens Bay" , tourists go there in the first place. A SkyWay ticket costs 5 Singapore dollars. Visiting other pavilions is paid for at other ticket offices.

The lift up in one “trunk”, the lift to the exit is located in the neighboring “tree”. The entire trunk of the “supertree” is decorated with real plants and flowers – beautifully and technologically.

(Gardens by the Bay) is a huge state-of-the-art park with botanical garden on a plot of reclaimed land in the center of Singapore, near the waterfront, which contains a collection of plants from various continents. Gardens by the Bay is a prime example implementation of the strategy of the government of the country to turn Singapore from just a "Garden City" into a "City in the middle of a garden" surrounded by greenery.

Location address: 18 Marina Gardens Drive, Singapore 018953 ()
Geographical coordinates: 1°17′5″ s. sh., 103°51′54″ E d.
Opening hours: Bay South Outdoor Gardens - daily from 5.00 to 2.00; Cooled Conservatories & OCBC Skyway - daily from 9.00 to 21.00 (tickets are sold until 20.00).
Web site: www.gardensbythebay.com.sg

The area of ​​the garden complex is 101 hectares, it is located in Marina Bay and consists of three gardens - Bay South Garden (54 hectares), Bay East Garden (32 hectares) and Bay Central Garden (15 hectares). The idea of ​​the park was first announced in 2005, in a competition for the development master plan firms from 170 countries of the world participated. The final opening of the park took place on June 29, 2012. Today Gardens by the Bay is Singapore's premier urban leisure space and national symbol.

The most visible part of the Bay South Garden is the giant artificial trees (super-sized trees). The design of these "trees", which are as tall as a 16-story building, is somewhat reminiscent of an orchid, the national flower of Singapore. Tree-like structures are connected by a suspended passage - OCBC Skyway, decorated with specially planted exotic plants, walking along which you can enjoy a stunning panorama of the park and the city from a bird's eye view. And in the evening, these huge "flowers" become the main participants laser show to the sounds of a specially written . Interestingly, these artificial trees are also solar power plants that power their own lighting and all other systems in the garden.

Near the embankment itself, which belongs to garden bay East Garden, there are two indoor winter gardens (Cooled Conservatories) - Flower Dome (Flower Dome) and Rainforest (Cloud Forest). The design of these rooms from above resembles two large sheets of some tropical plant. These premises were built using modern technologies and are part of the garden ecosystem - for example, rainwater from the domes is collected in a special reservoir, and then, due to the energy of "supertrees", it is used in the cooling system.

Both greenhouses have their own theme and landscape design. So, the Rainforest imitates the tropical highlands - under the roof there is even a 42-meter hill, constantly covered with fog, from which a real 35-meter waterfall falls. You can take the elevator up the hill and then go down on foot, enjoying mountain air with fragrances rainforest. And in the Flower Dome, flowering plants from the Mediterranean, Africa, South America and Australia are collected - a total of 7 garden areas, including even an olive grove.

Gardens by the Bay on the map

On open space The park has themed gardens - "Plants and People" and "Plants and Planet". They are an important part of the educational program. The Plants and People Garden showcases various cultural species that were cultivated in Singapore during the colonial and modern periods. The Plants and Planet Garden showcases the biological diversity of wild plants.

The system of park reservoirs is represented by the Dragonfly and Kingfisher lakes. These beautiful lakes not only a source of pleasant coolness for visitors and water for park plants, but also an ecological filter for purifying water pumped from the Marina Bay reservoir.

For children, Gardens by the Bay has a special Kindergarten. This is an attraction for children aged 5 to 12. For example, there is a house in the form of a tree, tunnels with water and the Adventure Trail, which consists of a trampoline, suspension bridges and many more.

The flower market includes indoor space for events, retail and catering facilities.

The Gardens by the Bay park complex offers excellent conditions not only for walks, but also for picnics in the bosom of nature. At the top of the largest "flower" Supertree is a panoramic restaurant IndoChine. There are also several eateries and cafes on the territory, beautifully integrated into the overall design of the gardens.

You can get to the park by metro, bus or taxi.

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