Singapore
Singapore Botanical Gardens: Singapore is very built up and exciting but this is good for a chill out and escape for a bit if you have the time!
Just outside the city centre - can take a taxi or walk there - if it is a nice day and clouds not too daunting of a thundery shower then the walk is good! Lots of maps show the gardens but are different to many others in the world, are quiet, relaxing and near to some good cafes! Good chill out place in a bustling city!
A wonderful garden filled with marvellous statues and scenarios telling old historical & legendary tales from the Singaporean past.
MRT to Buona Vista and then the bus to the Villa. After the villa head to Holland Village for refreshments and shopping.
52 hectares of well laid out lawns and plantings with small sections of tropical forest with good paths. Plants are well labelled and there are instructive booklets available in the garden shop Best is the large orchid collection with many new varieties bred in-house Good restaurant and other catering facilities.
Map of Singapore - 52 hectares are difficult to hide on a small island.
www.sbg.org.sg/index.asp
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