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At a quarter of the size of New York's Central Park, the Botanical Gardens in Singapore are a green wonder to behold. An interesting point to note about the gardens is that it remains open till midnight throughout the year, while admission to the gardens is free, except for the Orchid Garden.
Visitors to the park have access through many roadways. From the south it's through Napier and Holland Road. From the North, the park borders the Bukit Timah Road and to the west it borders the Clunny Park Road.
The Botanic Gardens in Singapore began as an experimental garden in 1822 by Sir Stamford Raffles at Fort Canning. Sir Raffles is not only known as the founder of Singapore's modern landscape but also as a serious naturalist.
The main purpose of the gardens at its outset was to grow crops that had the potential to boost the economy. Having closed down in 1829, the present day gardens began 30 years later after a piece of land located in Tanglin was given to the local Agri Horticultural Society.
So what do visitors get to see when they get to the gardens? The highlight is the National Orchid Garden, which could be found towards the west of the garden. Stretching across over three hectares of land, the Orchid Garden boasts of more than a 1,000 species of orchids. This figure doesn't even come close to the over thousand odd species of hybrid orchids that dress up the gardens. It's one of the best places to have a quiet stroll with a relaxing view.
In addition to the Orchid Garden, the Botanical Garden offers a rainforest experience on its six hectares of land. A unique factor bout Singapore is that it's one of two cities that boast of a tropical rainforest that situated within it the limits of its city.
A bit of greenery in the city and coloring the bustling landscape of Singapore's city's the botanical garden is a must see for anyone traveling to Singapore. The city offers hotels as well as long stay serviced apartments Singapore style. One such is the Riverdale Residence, equipped with all modern amenities and located in the heart of the city. This serviced residence Singapore offers the traveler comfort and luxury in the heart of Singapore.
