[Singapore]Walking from End to End of Singapore’s Only World Heritage Site, the Botanic Gardens

On this trip to Singapore, one of my objectives was to explore tourist destinations that I was visiting for the first time. Among these, the one that particularly caught my attention was Singapore’s sole UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Singapore Botanic Gardens. I decided to walk from one end of this vast garden to the other.

I started my journey from the MRT Napier station. Right upon exiting the station, the entrance to the Botanic Gardens becomes visible. It’s worth noting that there is another entrance on the opposite side near the Botanic Gardens station, making access to the gardens exceptionally convenient.

My goal was to head towards the garden’s centerpiece, the National Orchid Garden.

Along the way, I never got bored as I passed by lush greenery, lakes, and small gardens.

However, the paths can be complex and easy to get lost in, so I relied on signs and Google Maps to navigate.

After walking about 1km, I arrived at the National Orchid Garden. The number of tourists increased suddenly, reminding me of the travel experience. There was also a taxi stand nearby, indicating that direct access by car is possible.

I had planned to have breakfast at the garden, so I enjoyed some bread and coffee at the “Halia Pantry Bakery” located beside the facility.

Due to its location, the prices were quite high, and I wouldn’t necessarily recommend it, but it was a comfortable space surrounded by greenery.

Later, I visited the National Orchid Garden (admission fee: S$15). Even for someone like me who isn’t particularly interested in plants, the display of a wide variety of orchids was impressive. There were also spots where you could take lots of pictures surrounded by beautiful flowers and greenery.

At the gift shop near the exit, there were many orchid-related products, though they were priced on the higher side. I bought some exclusive tea leaves and will review their taste later.

Singapore souvenirs were also sold there, but be careful as the prices are higher compared to what you would find in Chinatown.

After finishing my visit, I walked back to the Botanic Gardens station. My stay lasted about 3 hours, during which I walked approximately 3 km across the garden. If you wish to visit more facilities, I recommend listing the places you want to visit in advance.

Singapore has many attractive tourist spots, but there are places that are difficult to visit during a typical 4-day trip. I am very satisfied that I could visit one of these places this time.