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==Singapore Botanic Gardens== | |||
'''Singapore Botanic Gardens''' is a 52 hectare [[botanical garden]] in [[Singapore]] that includes the National Orchid Garden which has a collection of more than 3000 species of [[Orchidaceae|orchids]]. It also has a mini rainforest trail, and a [[spice]] garden. It is located along Cluny Road and stretches between Napier Road and Bukit Timah Road. | '''Singapore Botanic Gardens''' is a 52 hectare [[botanical garden]] in [[Singapore]] that includes the National Orchid Garden which has a collection of more than 3000 species of [[Orchidaceae|orchids]]. It also has a mini rainforest trail, and a [[spice]] garden. It is located along Cluny Road and stretches between Napier Road and Bukit Timah Road. | ||
[[Image:Singapore_botanic_garden_pond.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Lake in [[Singapore]] Botanic Gardens]] | [[Image:Singapore_botanic_garden_pond.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Lake in [[Singapore]] Botanic Gardens]] | ||
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Founded in its present location in [[1859]], the beautifully landscaped setting with rolling lawns and lakes is popular as a picnic area for locals and tourists alike. Symphony Lake is a major venue for musical performances.<br | Founded in its present location in [[1859]], the beautifully landscaped setting with rolling lawns and lakes is popular as a picnic area for locals and tourists alike. Symphony Lake is a major venue for musical performances.<br> | ||
Revision as of 13:09, 26 September 2009
Singapore Botanic Gardens
Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 52 hectare botanical garden in Singapore that includes the National Orchid Garden which has a collection of more than 3000 species of orchids. It also has a mini rainforest trail, and a spice garden. It is located along Cluny Road and stretches between Napier Road and Bukit Timah Road.
File:Singapore botanic garden pond.jpg
Lake in Singapore Botanic Gardens
File:Singapore botanic garden palm.jpg
Palm in Singapore Botanic Gardens
File:Singapore botanic garden orchids in mist house.jpg
Phalaenopsis schilleriana orchid growing in mist house
Founded in its present location in 1859, the beautifully landscaped setting with rolling lawns and lakes is popular as a picnic area for locals and tourists alike. Symphony Lake is a major venue for musical performances.