Garden in a City - Singapore Botanic Gardens Stroll

Highlights:

• Enjoy a stroll around the Tanglin Core, the oldest part of the Singapore Botanic Gardens established in 1859.

• Discover some of its hidden gems, like a 150-year-old orchid, a remnant of the primary rainforest that once used to cover the island, or a flight of steps built by prisoners of war.

• Marvel at some of the innovative ideas and the myriad of forms plants have developed in a design competition that started roughly 500 million years ago.

Tour synopsis:

Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Singapore Botanic Gardens have featured prominently in Singapore’s and the world’s history, from the countless wedding pictures taken at the tree depicted on the 5-dollar note, to the spread of the rubber tree in the region. Some of the park's gems, such as bamboo bats or the tree Tampines was named after, lie waiting to be discovered on this 2-hour stroll around the Tanglin Core, the oldest section of the Gardens.

Recommended minimum age: 6 years

Please note:

Walk will be conducted in compliance with the Safe Management Measures published by the Singapore Tourism Board.

Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is an outdoor activity subject to the whims of the elements. It may have to be shortened, delayed or aborted for safety reasons in case of inclement weather. No refund will be given in this case.

Details on meeting point, attire, etc. will be emailed to you a day or two before the event.