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- Singapore Botanical Gardens
Singapore Botanical Gardens
The Botanical Gardens sweep across an area of 52 hectares (128
acres) constituted by primary forest and specialty gardens in close
proximity to the city centre. The National Orchid Garden is the
world's largest orchid garden featuring more than 20,000 varieties
set amongst water features and an exotic bromeliad collection from
South and Central America. The park also contains many rare plant
specimens in addition to the specialty gardens decorated with
frangipanis, roses, ferns and desert plants. Outdoor concerts in
the gardens can be enjoyed on the Symphony Lake or French cuisine
can be savoured at the Au Jardin restaurant.
Information & Facts
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Admission
Free, but there is a S$5 charge for the Orchid Garden,
concessions available
Language
Singapores official languages are English, Mandarin,
Malay and Tamil. A patois called Singlish, or Singaporean English
is widely spoken. It is the by-product of mixing English, Chinese
and Malay syntax and idiom.
Money
Singapore's currency is the Singapore Dollar (SGD), which is
divided into 100 cents. The US and Australian Dollars, Yen and
British Pound are also accepted in the larger shopping centres.
Major credit cards are accepted in hotels, shops and restaurants.
ATMs are widely distributed and banks advance cash against the
major credit cards. Travellers cheques can be cashed at banks or
licensed moneychangers and at selected hotels. Banks are open
daily, but some do not do foreign exchange on Saturdays.
Opening Times
Daily 5am to midnight; Orchard Garden: 8:30am to
7pm
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