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The wardens and people who work here are strict disciplinarians. We got shouted at for who knows what. We could barely understand them. An expat told us the reason in language we could understand, it was for a silly reason. We know this is Singapore, but shouting like these at visitors should stop.…
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Date of experience: March 2021
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Beautiful, expansive gardens with lakes, lots of plants and flowers, and even trails to explore. There are also a few food outlets, scattered throughout. Great place for a picnic or just admiring nature.
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Date of experience: January 2021
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Heard that there were new additions to the National Orchid Gardens and were really impressed with the brilliant landscaping and the health and beauty of so many new hybrids of orchids. Walking past the Crane Fountain and under the magnificent Golden Shower Arches we made our way to the Secret Ravine and the unusual Tan Hoon Siang Mist House where some varieties of orchids seemed to thrive in the cool mist sprayed on them. The Turn Peng McNiece Bromeliad collection was exceptional in its forms, seldom seen elsewhere. There was a mysterious and exotic element in the orchids and greenery placed amidst stone sculptures reminiscent of Easter Island. Unfortunately the Sembcorp Cool House was closed. Must say it was a really hot afternoon and the way back to the Bukit Timah Gate where the MRT is took a good half-hour.…
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Date of experience: April 2021
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The recommendation is that you come in here early morning. The sweltering heat is not that intense during early hours.
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Date of experience: March 2021
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The heat was unbearable. Humidity too. On top of that, staffs with horrible accents shouting at visitors. What is this place?
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Date of experience: March 2021
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