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Singapore Botanic Gardens

Tanglin

8 story sections11 min 38 s in all

botanical garden located in Singapore

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  1. 1Singapore Botanic Gardens1:48

    Welcome, nature enthusiasts and scholars alike, to the spectacular Singapore Botanic Gardens. You are standing at the threshold of the most popular and historically significant botanical garden in the world, welcoming over four…

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  2. 2The Tanglin Core and Swan Lake1:25

    Entering through the historic Tanglin Gate, located a mere fifteen minute walk from the bustling commercial hub of Orchard Road, we immediately step into the oldest section of the gardens. This area retains much of its original,…

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  3. 3The Iconic 1930s Bandstand1:23

    Continuing our stroll through the expansive grassy hills, we approach one of the most recognizable and photographed historical monuments within the entire garden complex: the Bandstand. Erected in the nineteen thirties, this…

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  4. 4The Ancient Tropical Rainforest1:26

    We now transition from manicured lawns into a dense, chaotic, and profoundly ancient ecosystem. You are about to step into the garden's six hectare patch of primary Tropical Rainforest. …

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  5. 5The Evolution Garden1:29

    Emerging from the dense rainforest, we take a fascinating leap through geological time as we enter the Evolution Garden. This section is a massive, incredibly well designed diorama that tells the complex history of life on Earth…

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  6. 6The National Orchid Garden1:26

    We have now arrived at the absolute crown jewel of the entire complex: the National Orchid Garden. This is the only attraction within the botanic gardens that requires a small admission fee, usually five dollars, but it is an…

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  7. 7The Sembcorp Cool House1:25

    Within the confines of the National Orchid Garden lies an absolute architectural and horticultural marvel, the Sembcorp Cool House. Stepping through its automated glass doors is a shocking, immediate physical relief. …

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  8. 8Singapore Botanic Gardens1:16

    As our extensive exploration of the Singapore Botanic Gardens comes to a close near the Bukit Timah Gate, take a moment to reflect on the immense scale and variety of the landscapes we have traversed. From the meticulously…

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What is Singapore Botanic Gardens?

Singapore Botanic Gardens is a place in Tanglin with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.

Key facts
LocationTanglin
TypeActivity
Story sections8
Total length11 min 38 s in all
Text languageEnglish
Coordinates1.3151, 103.8162
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Nearby places

within a 5-minute walk
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