Singapore Botanic Gardens is listed as one of the world heritage sites. As announced by UNESCO last Saturday. This selection of Singapore Botanic Gardens is the first time in Singapore that has been designated as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
This 156-year-old botanical garden is still considered as the 3rd botanical garden in the world, chosen as a World Heritage Site after Kew Gardens in England and Padua Gardens in Italy. Singapore Botanic Gardens is located in the heart of Singapore, the only British-style garden in the tropical landscape, covering an area of 74 hectares (approximately 462.5 rai), a major breeding ground for domestic and regional economic crops. Inside is also the location of the national orchid garden. Which is a source of over 1,000 orchid species and over 2,000 varieties of varieties
Before deciding that this botanical garden is one of the world heritage sites The committee team has spent nearly 5 years studying and considering the qualifications of this park before Singapore submitted a document requesting to consider the park as an official World Heritage Site in January 2014.
For over a hundred and fifty years, Singapore’s botanical gardens have been the world leader in orchid research. And is a vast natural landscape in the center of the city. Today, this park is the only remaining green area in the dense downtown area. And is a recreation area for both the town and tourists The Singapore Botanic Gardens covers an area of 183 acres (74 hectares), an outdoor retreat for nature lovers and the whole family. Visitors can see the various local trees in the garden. As well as many animals and a great picnic place too
This garden is open from dawn. Therefore, it is advisable to come early to escape the heat and enjoy the serenity before people pour in. Listen to the birds singing and watch the first light of the day spreading across the shadows. Singapore is one of two major cities in the world that are home to tropical rainforests. Visitors to the park will find shade from the lush green trees to help shade the sun.
Take the family for a walk at the Jacob Ballas Children’s Park, an interactive learning center for all ages. Children will enjoy the water play area and study the process of photosynthesis. Visit the national orchid garden See over 1,000 types of orchids. The center is considered one of the world leaders in orchid research. And invented more than 2,000 varieties of orchid varieties
Singapore Botanic Gardens is located in the heart of Singapore. Can travel by private car, taxi or public transportation Tourists who use the bus service can travel to this park in various directions. You can park here for a fee. Or use public parking at Tyersall Avenue as well. Singapore Botanic Gardens is open daily. And free admission There will be a small admission fee to the National Orchid Garden within the botanical garden.
