Singapore Botanic Gardens, Botanical garden and UNESCO World Heritage Site in Tanglin, Singapore.
The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a botanical garden in Tanglin, Singapore, covering 82 hectares and containing more than 60,000 plants across specialized zones. Sections include a rainforest area, an evolution garden, and thematic plantings that showcase tropical flora from different continents.
The site was established in 1859 by the Agri-Horticultural Society and transferred to British colonial government administration in 1874. Researchers here developed rubber cultivation techniques that fueled the economic rise of Southeast Asia and continue to shape the region today.
The garden houses over 1,000 orchid species and hybrids, many named after dignitaries and political figures. Visitors can walk through the collection and discover orchids cultivated to honor state guests from around the world.
The site opens daily from 5:00 AM until midnight, and general admission is free except for certain areas. Paths are wide and flat, suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, and restrooms and water points are distributed throughout the grounds.
This is the only tropical garden in the world recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, awarded in 2015. The designation honors its contributions to botany and rubber research, as well as its role in distributing tropical plants across continents.
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