Singapore Botanic Gardens

Lovely.  Peaceful.  Green open spaces.  Calming. Meditative. Lingering.

Knowing that it can be hot just plain and simple, the Singapore Botanic Gardens is really a lovely place to wander, meander, walk, explore, get lost, learn.  It is like the mini NY Central Park of Singapore (although much cleaner, greener and more beautiful).

Difficult to see all the Themed Gardens properly in one visit, unless to are good on your feet to wander around for 3 hours or so, but a great place in Singapore to visit even if you only have an hour. There are some places in the garden that I was in the presence of dozens of people and then there were other areas that I was peacefully all alone void of another single soul, short the giant lizard that crossed my path.

There is no charge to visit, although specific areas like the Orchid Garden will have a nominal fee.  The Botanic Gardens are reachable via the MRT.  There are many places to purchase cold drinks, snacks and souvenirs.  The visitor center is large with gifts and souvenirs in abundance, especially with an orchid theme.

Grab a map when you enter the park, be sure to have some water to hydrate with you, wear good shoes for walking and enjoy this gem of Singapore.