History Of Gardens By The Bay In 60 Seconds

The vision that produced Gardens by the Bay is like no other. A city within a haven, every facet of this site was meticulously thought out by its designers. Structures like a Flower Dome, Cloud Forest, and a Sun Pavilion are just some of the attractions provided in this sustainability dream – but how did this project come together?

In an effort to become one of the leading cities of the 21st century, Singapore engaged in the study of the future: sustainability. In January 2006, a global design competition was held to draw the best talent into the city and the aftermath is stunning!

In September 2006, two contestants from the UK, Grant Associates and Gustafson Porter, were given the honor of bringing the Gardens to life. After a showcase of the masterplans, the concepts suggested brought in an 85% approval of what would become one of Singapore’s best attractions.

January of 2007 saw the ground breaking of the site and subsequently the commencement of the Bay East Garden which was opened to the masses in 2011. The attractions grew progressively so that today, the world has the Gardens by the Bay and Singapore to thank for it.

A visit to the Gardens provides educational, aesthetic and health value. Nothing compares to the fresh air and scenery the Gardens have to offer. The site is also the perfect place for school trips, with exploration programs designed to educate and entertain children.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see one of the world’s greenest places. Indulge in a trip full of relaxation and nature in a setting so unique, you might not see anything like it again. The Gardens offers a truly hopeful look into a more sustainable, futuristic society.

Since you are here, we would like to share our vision for the future of travel - and the direction Culture Trip is moving in.

Culture Trip launched in 2011 with a simple yet passionate mission: to inspire people to go beyond their boundaries and experience what makes a place, its people and its culture special and meaningful — and this is still in our DNA today. We are proud that, for more than a decade, millions like you have trusted our award-winning recommendations by people who deeply understand what makes certain places and communities so special.

Increasingly we believe the world needs more meaningful, real-life connections between curious travellers keen to explore the world in a more responsible way. That is why we have intensively curated a collection of premium small-group trips as an invitation to meet and connect with new, like-minded people for once-in-a-lifetime experiences in three categories: Culture Trips, Rail Trips and Private Trips. Our Trips are suitable for both solo travelers, couples and friends who want to explore the world together.

Culture Trips are deeply immersive 5 to 16 days itineraries, that combine authentic local experiences, exciting activities and 4-5* accommodation to look forward to at the end of each day. Our Rail Trips are our most planet-friendly itineraries that invite you to take the scenic route, relax whilst getting under the skin of a destination. Our Private Trips are fully tailored itineraries, curated by our Travel Experts specifically for you, your friends or your family.

We know that many of you worry about the environmental impact of travel and are looking for ways of expanding horizons in ways that do minimal harm - and may even bring benefits. We are committed to go as far as possible in curating our trips with care for the planet. That is why all of our trips are flightless in destination, fully carbon offset - and we have ambitious plans to be net zero in the very near future.