This is Singapore's largest commercial orchid garden. It's worth a visit for the colourful displays and the method and manner of cultivation. The 4-hectare Gardens features a whole hillside covered with flowering orchids in the open sunshine, including Singapore's national flower, the Vanda Miss Joaquim. There is also a landscaped Water Garden at the valley with many plants of botanical interest.

Located conveniently next to the Zoo and Night Safari, 

visitors will also find orchid flowers and choice gift items at the Gift Shop to take  home. The "Orchid Gift Box Service" will deliver orchids to any address in the world.

Open: 8.30am - 5.30pm (daily)

Admission: SGD 2 adults, SGD 0.50 children (under 12 years)

Approximate Touring Time: 1 hour

Location: Mandai Lake Road Singapore 729825

Tel: (65) 6269 1036

Fax: (65) 6366 1918

Getting There: Take the MRT to Ang Mo Kio Station (NS16), then board SBS bus 138. Alternatively, take TIBS bus 927 from Choa Chu Kang (NS4) MRT Station.

Web sites :

• Mandai Orchid Gardens (http://www.singaporeorchids.com.sg)