Last Updated on: 9th May 2025, 03:56 pm

Last March, I finally checked off a major spot on my travel bucket list—Gardens by the Bay in Singapore! This place is way more than just a garden. Think futuristic vibes, towering Supertrees, lush conservatories, and stunning floral displays that change throughout the year. It honestly felt like walking into a different world. Here’s our day tour experience at Gardens by the Bay in Singapore.

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Gardens By the Bay Singapore Review: Day Tour Experience

Gardens by the Bay Singapore Attractions

Cloud Forest

This place feels straight out of a dream—Cloud Forest is an incredible indoor forest paradise. This vast garden is home to one of the world’s tallest indoor waterfalls and some of the world’s exotic plants. Walk through the misty forest and you’ll see ferns, flowers, pitcher plants, and even a Venus flytrap. Aside from its lush forest, Cloud Forest has an Art Gallery and an interactive digital art experience called Crystal Mountain.

Opening Hours:

• Cloud Forest is open from 9.00am – 9.00pm (Last admission at 8.30pm)

Notice: Some sections of Cloud Forest will be closed in preparation for a new exhibition on these dates:

• 10 Apr – 28 May 2025: Cloud Forest Gallery
• 30 Apr – 28 May 2025: Cloud Forest Theatre
• 2 – 28 May 2025: Orchid Haven

Flower Dome

Enter the world’s largest greenhouse and enjoy a stunning view of vibrant flowers from gardens around the world. The Flower Dome is home to themed gardens filled with rare plants and centuries-old olive trees from across the globe. The displays change with the seasons, bringing festive vibes and fresh blooms throughout the year. Every corner is a picture-perfect mix of nature and art—ideal for plant lovers, families, or anyone who loves photography. Best of all, the cool air inside is the perfect escape from Singapore’s tropical heat.

This season, Flower Dome’s current display is called Tulipmania, which is based on the colorful tulip landscape of Türkiye. The display features the Trojan Horse, Göbekli Tepe, Mosaic Art, and Mardin’s Stone Houses. Check out more details about the display here

Opening Hours:

• Daily: 9.00am – 9.00pm (Last admission at 8.30pm)

Supertree Grove

One of the most iconic attractions inside Gardens by the Bay is the Supertree Grove. This futuristic garden features 18 towering artificial trees, ranging in height from 25 to 50 meters. But there’s more to these supertrees — these structures are covered in a lush variety of ferns, orchids, and tropical plants and help with fundamental environmental functions like solar energy collection and rainwater harvesting. For the full experience, check out the OCBC Skyway, a 128-meter-long walkway that connects two Supertrees and offers breathtaking views of the city skyline. Plus, every evening, the Garden Rhapsody light and sound show transforms the grove into a dazzling wonderland — a definite must-see!

The light show operates daily and runs twice each evening, at 7:45 PM and 8:45 PM.

Opening Hours:

• Daily: 5.00am – 2.00am

Floral Fantasy

This indoor attraction houses beautiful garden landscapes with suspended bouquets and bright floral arrangements. Compared to the Flower Dome, this attraction is much smaller, measuring 1,500 sqm. Floral Fantasy is divided into four gardens: Dance, Float, Waltz, and Drift, each with its theme. Aside from the flower gardens, there’s also a 4D theater inside called Flight of the Dragonfly, which takes you to an immersive experience of flying around Gardens by the Bay Singapore through a dragonfly’s eyes.

Limited time exhibitions: Disney Garden of Wonder at Floral Fantasy (1 Dec 2024 – 30 Jun 2025)

This limited exhibition features floral sculptures of beloved Disney characters, such as Winnie the Pooh, The Little Mermaid, Mickey Mouse, and more. You can check more details about this exhibition here

Our Experience

Cloud Forest

We visited here on our first day in Singapore and arrived late afternoon. At first, I was a bit bummed because it was raining—but then I remembered, all the attractions we planned to see were indoors. We explored the Cloud Forest and Flower Dome, which we booked as a bundle deal through Klook.

Our first stop was the cloud forest; the moment I stepped inside, it was so cold. It was a good thing I wore my cardigan since my friends advised me to bring one because of the cool temperature inside. I was absolutely in awe of the vast 30m waterfall near the entrance.

There were a lot of tourists inside, so it was hard to get a photo without many photo bombers. As I was trying to get the perfect shot, I noticed a soft mist starting to roll in. My friends quickly reminded me—it was already the “misting hour,” which began around 4 PM. Honestly, the mist gave the whole area a dreamy, almost otherworldly vibe. It felt like I had wandered straight into a hidden jungle.

We saw different types of plants, ferns, and flowers, and I didn’t expect that place to be that huge. Actually, it was my first time visiting an indoor garden, let alone one of the most extensive indoor gardens in the world. After exploring the cloud forest, we took a stroll at Cloud Walk, a suspended walkway where you can see spectacular views of Marina Bay Sands and Singapore Flyer.

From here, we went straight to Crystal Mountain, which is built like a cave and contains many different types of rock formations and fossils. Each rock has its own description, where you can learn about its origins and a little bit of history.

As we made our way toward the exit, we stumbled into the Cloud Forest Gallery—a small museum paired with an interactive exhibit featuring a virtual forest. It was actually my first time experiencing an interactive museum, and honestly, it was so cool! You could jump, tap, and touch the virtual plants; they’d magically spring to life like magic.

Supertree Grove (small supertrees section)

Before we went to Flower Dome, we decided to visit Supertree Grove, which is near the Cloud Forest. This section of Supertree Grove is where the smaller supertrees are located; the bigger ones are on the other side (where the OCBC Skyway is also located). Fortunately, the rain stopped, and we took pictures of the iconic supertrees.

Flower Dome

Last but not least, we entered the Flower Dome at around 8:00 PM—just an hour before closing. When we arrived, only a few tourists were inside, so the dome was almost ours. There were lights inside, so we could still see the flowers and plants, but I think it’s more vibrant and pretty if we went in the morning.

The dome is absolutely massive, and inside, we found beautifully themed gardens inspired by different countries worldwide. We wandered through areas filled with cacti, succulents, aloes, olive trees, and so much more. It was such an incredible experience, especially since a lot of the plants here are pretty rare back home, and some were totally new to me.

The main attraction inside was the Japanese garden, a tribute to Tokyo’s beloved cherry blossom season. We wandered through rows of beautiful cherry blossom trees and Japanese structures inside, and it honestly felt like we had been whisked away to Japan.

Supertree Grove (Big supertrees section)

After exploring the Flower Dome, we went straight to Supertree Grove, where the big supertrees are located. Sadly, we missed the light show at 8:45 PM—but luckily, the Supertrees were still lit up, so we managed to sneak in some photo time. Seeing these iconic supertrees up close felt surreal after only admiring them online. It’s one of those “wow, I’m here” moments I’ll never forget.

Gardens by the Bay Singapore Entrance Fee

Entrance to the Gardens by the Bay is free, including Supertree Grove, Bay East Garden, and other outdoor gardens. However, other attractions have an entrance fee, which are the following:

• Cloud Forest + Flower Dome – $32 for adults and $18 for children 3-12 yrs old.
• Floral Fantasy Disney Garden of Wonder – $24 for adults and $16 for children 3-12 yrs old.
• OCBC Skyway – $14 for adults and $10 for children 3-12 yrs old.
• Supertree Observatory – $14 for adults and $10 for children 3-12 yrs old.

Gardens by the Bay Singapore Opening Hours

• Cloud Forest: 9.00am – 9.00pm (Last Admission: 8.30pm)
• Flower Dome: 9.00am – 9.00pm (Last Admission: 8.30pm)
• Floral Fantasy: 10.00am – 9.00pm (Last Admission: 8.30pm)
• OCBC Skyway: 9.00am – 9.00pm (Last Admission: 8.30pm)
• Supertree Observatory: 9.00am – 9.00pm (Last Admission: 8.30pm)
• Active Garden: 5.00am – 2.00am
• Bay East Garden: Open 24 Hours
• Kingfisher Wetlands: 5.00am – 2.00am
• Outdoor Gardens – 5.00am – 2.00am

All Attractions are open daily. However, these attractions (Cloud Forest, Flower Dome, Floral Fantasy, OCBC Skyway, and Supertree Observatory) are closed once a month for maintenance. Check out here for the closure dates.

Gardens by the Bay Singapore Tickets

We bought our tickets via Klook, which cost ₱1,371 (24.65 USD). This ticket includes access to Cloud Forest and Flower Dome and is much cheaper than booking on Gardens by the Bay’s official website.

Book via Klook Here

If you prefer booking on the official website, click here

Gardens by the Bay Singapore Location

📍 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953

How to get here:

Take the MRT to Bayfront Station on either the Circle Line (Yellow Line) or the Downtown Line (Blue Line). Once you arrive at Bayfront Station, follow the signs for Exit B (it says “Gardens by the Bay”). Just walk straight, and you’ll see a lift and stairs leading to Gardens by the Bay.

• From Marina Bay Sands: You can walk through the Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands and use the pedestrian bridge (Lions Bridge) to reach the Gardens.

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That concludes our day tour at Gardens by the Bay, one of Singapore’s must-visit attractions! Visiting this iconic destination gave me a deeper appreciation for how it represents Singapore’s vision for a greener, more sustainable future. I highly recommend including Gardens by the Bay in your itinerary, and I can’t wait to explore it again on my next trip to Singapore 🌿