Took the train to Buona Vista and changed to Circle Line to Botanic Gardens. There's a convenience store right at the Botanic Gardens station gates, so can get your supply of water before going into the gardens.
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| Botanic Gardens entrance gate from Botanic Gardens MRT |
Ample signages around, right from the start, so it was pretty easy to move around without a map.
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| current location map |
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| directions signage to attractions |
First impression of the Gardens, after walking a couple of minutes from its entrance? It looked a little bare.
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| first view of Gardens |
After walking for a couple of minutes more, then the trees grew bigger and sturdier.
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| nice big tree |
Then, I think I've reached Eco Lake. There are many pigeons and ducklings at the edge of the lake where sometimes visitors would feed them. But there are signs that says, "Please do not feed the pigeons." Even the tortoise or was it
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| Eco Lake |
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| ducklings! |
But it was more exciting to see a black swan. That's a pretty rare sight in Singapore, yes?
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| black swan, surrounded by terrapins |
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| black swan looking at ducklings |
Next, the Evoltution Garden was pretty cool. Very interesting to know the evolution of plants on Earth.
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| Evolution Garden |
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| moss covered rocks |
Then, after that somehow ended up at NParks Headquarters, where one can find toilets, the Visitor Centre, register for Orchid guided tour and a restaurant.
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| clock tower |
Found this nearby.
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| just water cascading down a wall |
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| trying to simulate the explorer's view emerging from lush forest into the beauty of a majestic waterfall |
Hahaa, quite bo liao but took that picture just in case, couldn't find the real mccoy.
Was still on a mission to get to Swan Lake, so hurried along because the sun was getting stronger!
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| Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage |
At that time, didn't know that the Symphony Lake was just right round the Shaw Foundation Symphony Stage otherwise, would've just gone to see it.
Nevertheless, in the midst of walking towards Swan Lake, did encounter some pretty nice mini-waterfalls.
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| mini waterfall |
The mini-waterfalls are near the National Orchid Centre. Nearby, was the Ginger Garden which one can hear various birds calls. Didn't see any birds though.
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| sculpture |
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| ginger flower |
Then, after a few minutes in the garden.. came to this view.
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| big(ger) waterfall |
Can even go right behind inside of the waterfall (man-made, of course). That's so cool!
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| behind the waterfall |
The sky was fascinating too. Hot and sunny, with dark overclouds.
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| dark clouds threatening |
Next stop, Swan Lake and hopefully can see some swans! By then, it was very very bright and hot. Read somewhere that photography during noon time is not recommended as the lightings will come out too harsh.
Came to this small looking area with quite yellow and murky waters, and saw two swans. WoOohooo!
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| swans spotted! |
Wonder how many swans lived there. Saw two but only one got close enough for photography without needing to zoom in too much. Elegant creatures, these swans.
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| birds of a feather, flock together (even when some of them aren't real) |
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| Swan Lake |
After that, next destination was the exit. Saw a sign that pointed to Saraca Stream (latest attraction?) so went to take a look. The sound of the stream was quite soothing, but it's not that impressive as compared to waterfall.
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| Saraca Stream |
The exploration from Botanic Gardens MRT towards the Tanglin Gate exit and covered most parts of the garden, took about 3 hours, inclusive of photo taking with about 20 minutes break.
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| Tanglin Gate exit, bye~ |
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