Gardens by the Bay, Singapore (must see)

Gardens by the Bay is a sprawling natural park that covers 101 hectares (about 250 acres) in the Central Region of Singapore, right next to the Marina Reservoir. This park is divided into three distinct waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden in Marina South, Bay East Garden in Marina East, and Bay Central Garden in Downtown Core and Kallang. The largest among them is Bay South Garden, which spans 54 hectares (approximately 130 acres) and was designed by Grant Associates.

The establishment of Gardens by the Bay was part of Singapore's strategic plan to transform its identity from a "Garden City" into a "City in a Garden." The overarching goal was to elevate the residents' quality of life by increasing the presence of green spaces and diverse flora within the urban environment. The initiative was first introduced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong during Singapore's National Day Rally in 2005, with the intention of making Gardens by the Bay a premier outdoor recreational area in the city and a national symbol.

The conservatory complex within Gardens by the Bay consists of two temperature-controlled conservatories: the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest, strategically positioned along the Marina Reservoir shoreline. These conservatories, designed by WilkinsonEyre and Grant Associates, serve as impressive demonstrations of sustainable building techniques and offer an all-weather educational and entertainment space within the gardens. Each of these structures is quite spacious, covering around 2.5 acres, and the Flower Dome holds the distinction of being the world's largest glasshouse without interior support columns.

Why You Should Visit:
Once you're here, you'll just cry in endless admiration for all the beauty and technological advancement.
They constantly bring in seasonal flowers and plants from all over the world and you get to enjoy all this in the comfort of cool temperature and humidity.
Some of the sculptures are a bit kitschy and clearly aimed at children but nevertheless, the place is quite fascinating and unlike anything you've seen before.

Tip:
There's an evening sound & light show (7:45pm / 8:45pm) you can enjoy from the skyway but you have to buy tickets in advance (and the opening depends on the weather), although you can still take many beautiful pictures from the ground. If you want to see a light show please arrive early in order to get a seat.