If you like (man-made) nature and all things growing, go to Gardens by the Bay.

It is a massive 101 hectares park next to Marina Bay Sands, built with the intention of becoming one of Singapore’s national icons.

There is no park entrance fee. However entry into the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest conservatories requires payment. I recommend that you cough up the dough to visit, they are quite impressive.

If you are a plants and flower person, you may end up spending the entire day in these two conservatories. The air-conditioning is running at all times and there are many things to see!

Just one thing: please stop throwing coins into whatever ponds or amethyst rocks in hope of good luck. I am sorry to be the one telling you this, but it doesn’t work that way. And you’re quite possibly ruining the waters and crystals with your dirty nickels.

Tourist responsibly.

For more photos of Gardens by the Bay and flowers and.. er, stuff, go check them out at my Facebook page album *click*

You’re right, I’m not a flower kind of person. Look, flower! Nom.