Gardens by the Bay in Singapore! Gardens by the Bay
Gardens by the Bay in Singapore is a park located in the central Marina Bay area of Singapore. It was completed in 2012, covering an area of 101 hectares, entirely built on reclaimed land, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. Marina Bay features two giant futuristic structures, one named the "Flower Dome" and the other the "Cloud Forest," which are the world's largest columnless greenhouses.
In 2015, the Flower Dome was listed by the Guinness World Records as the "largest glass greenhouse in the world." It perfectly replicates the cool, dry climates of California, USA, and South Africa, maintaining an indoor temperature of around 20 degrees Celsius. There are approximately 30,000 plants here, encompassing about 160 species, cultivars, and varieties.
The Flower Dome mainly showcases flowers and greenery from Mediterranean and subtropical regions. It has nine different zones: the Baobabs area, the Succulent Garden, the Australian Garden, the South African Garden, the South American Garden, the Californian Garden, the Mediterranean Garden, the Olive Grove, and the Flower Field. The Flower Field area periodically hosts special flower exhibitions.
Cloud Forest
The centerpiece of the Cloud Forest greenhouse is a massive 35-meter-tall mountain, covered with plants from tropical highlands up to 2,000 meters above sea level. A 30-meter-high waterfall cascades from the top. The architectural structure, viewed from various angles on the aerial walkway, is so spectacular and marvelous, exuding a modern and sci-fi vibe, as if one is in a futuristic aerial garden.
Here, every breath is a dialogue with nature, and every stroll is a cleansing of the soul.