National Orchid Gardens a blooming glory

Though petite in dimension, Singapore is a country that has a vast amount of attractions for the tourist to enjoy. The entertainment options are endless and whether one is young or old, and irrespective of what attractions a tourist is interested in, this city-state has something for everyone.

Amongst the diverse attractions in this country are numerous parks both natural and man-made. The National Orchid Gardens is one such park that is a must visit whether you are into nature or not, as it has one of the best collections of orchids in the whole world and it has been visited by a large number of famous people from around the globe. What is more, it is indeed a fantastic break for any tourist to explore this one of a kind setting that is indeed a blooming glory.

Visitors can reach the gardens in a number of ways. Considering that the city is itself very small, it is possible to walk here from many places and there are a number of entrances such as Burkill Gate, Tanglin Gate, Cluny Park Gate, Nassim Gate and the Bukit Timah Entrance. Ideally, one can opt for buses and come past Holland village or even the Bukit Timah road. Both taxis and coaches will drop off tourists at the gate of the premises or there is also the MRT and guests have to alight at Eco Garden stop. 

The Orchid garden is open daily from 8.30 in the morning till 7 in the evening and there is a nominal fee charged for entrance. However the visitor will find that there are a number of varieties of orchid here and some are all natural while others are hybrids, which have resulted in some of the best possible results. It would interest the visitor to know that there are many flowers named after a number of foreign dignitaries and visitors as a tribute for their visits to the country.

For any visitor saying at a Singapore city hotel the National Orchid Gardens is easily accessible. Travelers who are looking for hotels that have special Singapore hotel promotion will find M Hotel Singapore most amiable and accommodating for it has a number of fantastic offers for its guests from across the world.