{"id":68081,"date":"2024-04-12T12:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-12T08:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/?p=68081"},"modified":"2024-04-12T11:59:06","modified_gmt":"2024-04-12T07:59:06","slug":"national-orchid-gardens-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.headout.com\/blog\/national-orchid-gardens-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"A guide to National Orchid Gardens, the largest orchid garden in the world to visit"},"content":{"rendered":"

Singapore\u2019s most recent undertaking is its graceful transition from being a garden city into a \u2018city in a garden\u2019. Nowhere is this more evident than in the magnificent Gardens By The Bay<\/a>. The other entrant to this shift is the lesser-known National Orchid Gardens. Home to more than 60,000 specimens, the National Orchid Gardens is the world\u2019s biggest display of orchids. Located at the topmost hill of the Singapore Botanic Gardens, this orchid garden is home to over 1000 species and more than 2,000 hybrids – an anthophile\u2019s dreamland. <\/p>\n

In A Nutshell <\/h2>\n

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Things to know <\/h4>\n

Best time to visit: March to MaySuggested duration – 3 to 5 hoursStarting National Orchid Gardens Tickets<\/a> price – $5 to $15Closest bus stop – Bef Tyersall Ave<\/p>\n

Opening Hours<\/h4>\n

Daily from 8:30am – 7pmLast admission at 6pm<\/p>\n

Must-see<\/h4>\n

Cool House Yuen-Peng McNeice Bromeliad CollectionTan Hoon Siang Mist HouseHeritage Orchid Garden<\/p>\n

Location<\/h4>\n

1 Cluny Rd, Singapore 259569Get there<\/a><\/p>\n

Why visit the National Orchid Gardens in Singapore? <\/h2>\n

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National Orchid Gardens in Singapore has the largest orchid collection in the world. It is located inside Singapore Botanic Gardens which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that spreads over 74 hectares and houses various other themed gardens, and lakes. The entire Orchid Garden is divided into 4 vegetations of different orchid species according to their landscapes. Apart from learning about orchids and their different kinds, you will also come across many picturesque photo ops. If you are already not a nature lover, the Orchid Gardens will surely allure you into becoming one. <\/p>\n

What to see inside National Orchid Gardens<\/h2>\n

If you miss going on a hike while in the city centre, worry not because walking through the Orchid Garden is similar to ascending through a tropical forest. Each level showcases a unique heterogeneity of orchids and their habitat. <\/p>\n

1<\/span>Tropical Montane Orchidetum<\/h3>\n

The Tropical Montane Orchidetum depicts the low to high-elevation of the rich montane forest. There are many display houses as you walk past the lush collection of orchids, bromeliads, gingers, tropical rhododendrons and magnolias. <\/p>\n

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2<\/span>The Sembcorp Cool House<\/h3>\n

As you walk higher, you will find a curated orchid collection of 5 biogeographical regions \u2013 Malesia, Continental Southeast Asia and South Asia, Australasia, Afrotropics and the Neotropics. You will find over 1,000 orchid species and hybrids along with carnivorous plants like begonias that grow in low light. These plants also live only in altitudes as high as 1,000 to 2,000 meters and temperatures between 16 to 23 degrees Celsius. <\/p>\n

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3<\/span>Yuen Peng McNeice Bromeliad Collection <\/h3>\n

To take a look at the mid-elevation Neotropical forest, head to the Yuen Peng McNeice Bromeliad Collection. Positioned at 650 to 1,000 meters, this level consists of plants such as bromeliads, aroids and calathea. <\/p>\n

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4<\/span>Tan Hoon Siang Mist House<\/h3>\n

The last of the terra gardens on the highest level of 1,000 meters of altitude sits the Mist House which mimics a paleotropical garden. With a display area of 760 square meters, the Mist House features a selection of rare, award-winning hybrid species from the speciality breeding stock of orchids. Walking through these special flowers in and out of the fabricated mist is akin to a walkthrough (floral) heaven. <\/p>\n

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National Orchid Gardens Tickets <\/h2>\n

You may purchase tickets at the venue, but expect a delay of 30 minutes to 1 hour. delay of 1-2 hours. Even after waiting so long, you might have to come back another day since the venue is operating at a limited capacity. To make sure you have timed and confirmed National Orchid Gardens tickets<\/a> in your hand, choose to purchase them online. <\/p>\n

Visiting National Orchid Gardens<\/h2>\n

Practical Information<\/h3>\n

Opening Hours<\/h3>\n

Daily from 8:30am- 7pm. Last admission at 6pm. <\/p>\n

Getting there <\/h3>\n

By bus:<\/b>The closest bus stop is Bef Tyersall Ave which is 5 mins walk from the Tyersall entrance to the orchid gardens. By Subway:<\/b> The closest subway station is Botanic Gardens. The Tyersall Ave entrance is a 15-minute walk from here. entrance.By Car: <\/b> Drive to Farrer road and turn towards Holland road. After about 1.5 km on the same lane, turn right to Tyersall Ave. Ride in the same lane until you reach the National Orchid Garden carpark. <\/p>\n

Best Time to Visit<\/h3>\n

March to May is the ideal time to visit the Orchid Gardens since the flowers will be in full bloom and you also get to see many exciting exhibitions. <\/p>\n

Handy tips for your visit<\/h2>\n