Joanna James
During your visit to Singapore, you will have the opportunity to enjoy many parks and green spaces such as Gardens by the Bay, Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, East Coast Park, Merlion Park and more; these will be marvellous places to admire nature and unwind amidst idyllic settings.
You may commence your exploration of the Lion City’s parks and leisure venues with the magnificent Gardens by the Bay. This amazing futuristic garden is always an entrancing attraction to experience presenting many enticing features of interest. Amongst the noteworthy sights here are the Supertrees, huge structures that may be described as colossal, towering gardens some reaching heights of around 50 metres. Another highlight is the Flower Dome, a greenhouse that replicates the drier climates of the world. You may also visit the Cloud Forest which features a miniature indoor mountain as well as Floral Fantasy, Dragonfly & Kingfisher Lakes and the Heritage Gardens.
Meanwhile, the Bukit Timah Nature Reserve, an area of primary rainforest that could be easily reached, would also be a highlight for the nature lover. During weekends, numerous visitors including teenage mountain bikers and jogging enthusiasts congregate here. You will find several trails that are ideal for a relaxed stroll amidst the lush surroundings. Visitors will notice lofty trees, massive ferns and liana vines as they make their way through the reserve.
The much-loved East Coast Park happens to be the city’s largest and most popular park. You will have the opportunity to engage in many leisure activities here, including water sports, cycling, bowling and rollerblading. It also boasts an indoor 18-hole mini golf course, in addition to features like an artificial beach, restrooms, kiosks and shops, and barbecue facilities. If your leisure pursuits have given you an appetite, you could enjoy some tasty foods at the dining establishments to be found at this park.
Your visit to Singapore wouldn’t be complete without visiting Merlion Park which is a well-known feature of the city. The highlight here is the impressive Merlion statue which is considered to be an iconic symbol of the Lion City. The Merlion is a legendary creature having a lion’s head and a fish’s body. Many visitors take the opportunity to capture some memorable photographs with this statue both during the day and at night. For an affordable staycation in Singapore consider the appealingly located Value Hotel Thomson from which you could easily visit Merlion Park and other key city attractions.
If you are a wildlife enthusiast, you should undoubtedly take the opportunity to experience the amazing Singapore Night Safari on which you can admire an entrancing collection of nocturnal creatures. Most importantly, this is also considered to be an ethical attraction that does not distress the wildlife. Wildlife from regions like Asia, the Americas, Africa and Europe could be seen in the course of your safari adventure which includes sections to explore by tram as well as on foot. Be on the lookout to spot lions, elephants, tigers, bears and rhinos to name a few.
Anyone with a liking for plants, flowers and trees will be enthralled at the marvellous Singapore Botanic Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site where one will encounter an engrossing selection of botanical specimens. A noteworthy attraction here is the National Orchid Garden which features an outstanding collection of orchids including hybrid varieties. There are many other interesting places to visit as well, such as a miniature tropical rainforest and a ginger garden.
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