Singapore Botanic Gardens: UNESCO World Heritage Site

Find out more about the exciting history of Singapore Botanic Gardens! The Singapore Botanic Gardens holds one of the most picturesque views of nature, and iconic heritage sites and sculptures in Singapore. Watch this video and let us take you through a breathtaking aerial view of the gardens. The Gardens showcases the best and most spectacular tropical flora, including more than 10,000 types of plants and the region’s most significant living collection of documented palms, orchids, cycads and gingers. Its historic 19th century garden landscape is well preserved and includes the earliest ornamental designed lake in Singapore. Home to numerous heritage trees and a tract of primary rainforest, the Gardens is less than a 10-minute walk from the shopping belt in Orchard Road. The Gardens was inscribed as Singapore’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2015. The Singapore Botanic Gardens is managed by the National Parks Board. For more information on Singapore Botanic Gardens: