Step in to a world of nature and indulge in a relaxing stroll at the Singapore Botanic Gardens.

These gardens are some of the finest to be found anywhere in the world in terms of both aesthetic appeal and the nature of the plant life that is housed here.

Created during the time of British rule, the garden has preserved and today still plays an important function in terms of being one of the premier gardens in the world. The garden has been considerably expanded since its inception and today features an impressive amount of space.

Visitors to these botanical gardens will discover 3000 species of tropical and sub tropical plant life in addition to a herbarium featuring around 500,000 specimens. These are divided over many different areas of the garden, each of which features a different theme and matching type of plant life.

The main attraction is the National Orchid Garden which is located on the western side of the garden.  Housed inside this primary attraction are 1,000 species and 2,000 species of hybrid orchids.

Housed inside this main attraction visitors will find several smaller sub attractions that are on offer. This includes Burkill Hall & VIP Orchid Garden, Orchidarium and Tan Hoon Siang Misthouse.

In a similar fashion visitors will find numerous other gardens located here that including Jacob Ballas Children's Garden, Botany Centre and Tanglin Gate and Ginger Garden each of which offers a different aspect.

Being one of the most popular tourist attractions in Singapore visitors should not pass up the opportunity to visit this prominent destination. Staying in a hotel located close to this destination such as Shangri-La Hotel, Singapore provides guests with convenient access to this destination in addition to a range of amenities ensuring a comfortable stay in the city.