Flower Dome, Singapore (must see)

Gardens by the Bay is a natural park sprawling across 101 hectares (equivalent to 250 acres) in the Central Region of Singapore, located next to the Marina Reservoir. This park is comprised of three distinct waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden (located in Marina South), Bay East Garden (found in Marina East), and Bay Central Garden (situated in Downtown Core and Kallang). Among these, the largest is Bay South Garden, spanning 54 hectares (about 130 acres) and masterfully designed by Grant Associates. An exceptional feature of this garden is the Flower Dome, recognized as the world's largest glass greenhouse, as documented in the 2015 Guinness Book of World Records. It covers an area of 1.2 hectares (equivalent to 3.0 acres) and meticulously replicates a cool-dry Mediterranean climate.

The Flower Dome offers a dynamic exhibition space that includes the flower field and eight additional gardens: The Baobabs, Succulent Garden, Australian Garden, South African Garden, South American Garden, Olive Grove, California Garden, and the Mediterranean Garden. These eight gardens showcase an array of exotic flowers and plants native to Mediterranean and semi-arid regions found on five different continents.

Each of these garden sections hosts unique and rare plant species indigenous to their respective regions, with specifically tailored environments to support their growth and flourishing. For instance, the Olive Grove boasts a remarkable 1000-year-old Olive tree, the California Garden features fragrant shrubs and vines, and the Succulent Garden showcases a diverse collection of water-storing plants. Meanwhile, the Mediterranean Garden presents a stunning waterfront adorned with Italian Cypress trees, while the South African Garden displays native flora from Central Chile. The South American Garden is a vibrant sea of colorful flowers and shrubs, adding to the captivating diversity of Gardens by the Bay.