Expat Living City Guide – June 2018

Spanning 101 hectares, Gardens by the

Bay comprises three waterfront gardens:

the two aforementioned domes, and the

renowned Supertrees. Also, the Children’s

Garden (free entry) is a treat, with water-play

areas and climbing equipment.

Hort Park is a recreational and educational

park that includes a variety of show-

gardens to inspire people who love

gardening. The nursery sells plants and

garden accessories.

Did you know that Singapore consists of

63 islands, many of them available to

explore? The most recently opened (2015)

is Coney Island, an ecologically sustainable

park that focuses on conservation. recycling and

retaining the existing natural elements.

Visit the Japanese and Chinese Gardens

for an interesting mix of planting,

landscaping and oriental architecture.

Attractions include a building based on

Beijing’s Summer Palace and an extensive bonsai

garden.

Kent Ridge Park links with Mount Faber

and Telok Blangah Hill to form the

Southern Ridges, a series of a hill trails

in the south with great urban views.

Highlights include the undulating Henderson

Waves Bridge and the elevated 1.3 kilometres

of Forest Walk.

Attractions at Labrador Park include

World War II bunkers, tunnels and a fort.

The park also boasts panoramic sea

views.

Gardens
by the Bay

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