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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Attraction · Botanical garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site)Tanglin, Singapore

Founded in 1859 and inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015, these 82-hectare gardens hold a pocket of old rainforest and the National Orchid Garden.

At a glance

Type
Botanical garden (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Area
Tanglin, Singapore
Opening
Open daily · 05:00–00:00
Official site
nparks.gov.sg
Last checked
October 23, 2026

Good to know

  • Free entry
  • National Orchid Garden (ticketed)
  • Children's garden

Why we recommend it

Singapore's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Botanic Gardens have occupied their Tanglin site since 1859 and cover 82 hectares of lawns, lakes and themed gardens. Entry is free, and the grounds include a patch of rainforest older than the gardens themselves, the Jacob Ballas Children's Garden and Symphony Lake with its open-air stage.

The one ticketed area, the National Orchid Garden, is the highlight for most visitors, displaying more than 1,000 species and 2,000 hybrids. Arrive early in the morning, when joggers and tai chi groups have the paths and the air is at its coolest. Botanic Gardens MRT station sits at the northern Bukit Timah Gate, while Napier Road brings you in near the Tanglin Gate.

Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026

Singapore Botanic Gardens FAQs

Is the Singapore Botanic Gardens free?

Yes, entry is free every day; only the National Orchid Garden charges admission (S$15 for adults on the standard rate).

When is it open?

The Gardens are open 5am to midnight daily; the National Orchid Garden is open 8.30am to 7pm, with last entry at 6pm.

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