The 10 Most Beautiful Singapore Gardens and Parks
Seeking out a breath of fresh air in the bustling megacity that is Singapore? Culture Trip has curated the ultimate list of parks, gardens and green spaces to give your lungs a boost of vitality.
Singapore is increasingly gaining recognition for its green initiatives – take David Attenboroughs 2016 hit series Planet Earth II, which singled out Singapore as one of the cities leading the environmentally friendly charge.
Although it might be one of the most densely populated regions in the world – with nearly 6 million people living across just 700 square kilometres (270 square miles) – the city-state has earned the nickname the ‘City in a Garden’ thanks to its verdant spaces.
1. Gardens by the Bay
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3. MacRitchie Reservoir Park
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4. Singapore Botanic Gardens
Park, Botanical Garden
5. Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park
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Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park is well known among the residents of the Bishan and Ang Mo Kio neighbourhoods but is rarely on the radar of visitors. Located in the middle of housing developments in said neighbourhoods, the park covers 62 hectares (166 acres) and is full of amenities, including a cycling track, a promenade along a meandering river, bookable lawn spaces, several restaurants and even a spa.
6. Bukit Timah Nature Reserve
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Bukit Timah Nature Reserve benefits greatly from being the oldest and largest forest reserve in Singapore. It may seem like a trek to get to this far-flung park, but with 163 hectares (403 acres) of land and 40 percent of Singapore’s species of flora and fauna, it is well worth the journey. The reserve boasts many hiking trails for all skill levels, as well as rock climbing and mountain biking. The National Parks association organises monthly discovery walks for visitors who want to learn more about the wildlife that inhabits the park.
7. Fort Canning Park
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8. Lower Seletar Reservoir Park
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A nature photographer’s dream, Lower Seletar Reservoir Park – with its calm, clear waters and meandering boardwalks – seems a world away from Singapore. Its boardwalks make the park popular with joggers and couples alike. For visitors who would rather be on the water, there are facilities at Rower’s Bay to rent kayaks, and, for the more adventurous, dragon boats.
9. Chinese and Japanese Gardens
Bridge, Museum, Park
Another park that’s a reasonable distance from the city is the Chinese and Japanese Gardens. The ‘Bai Hong Qiao’, a white bridge inspired by a similar one at the Summer Palace in Beijing, connects the gardens. Besides the stunning architecture, the park features The Live Turtle and Tortoise Museum, where visitors can see and feed the reptiles. The entire park lies on two islands located on Jurong Lake.
10. Pasir Ris Park
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Pasir Ris Park is another green space that’s often forgotten, due to its far-flung location and lack of landmarks. Although it is far from the city, the park is a favourite among Central Business District-dwellers looking to escape the crowds of the city centre for a few hours. With facilities for cycling, barbecuing, canoeing and even pony rides, Pasir Ris Park makes for an easy getaway from hectic city life.
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