Thanks to the folks from URA and Gardens by the Bay, I was invited on a guided tour to visit the Flower Dome, Cloud Forest and Supertree Grove, three of the gardens that form Gardens by the Bay.
This is my second blog post on Gardens by the Bay, following my previous post on my visit to the Flower Dome with my wife and son.
![Family photo by the Cloud Forest waterfall Family photo by the Cloud Forest waterfall](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7107/7695842678_c8ecb79c5d_z.jpg)
After leaving the Flower Dome, we crossed over to the nearby Cloud Forest dome. Like the Flower Dome, temperature is kept at a cool and comfortable to emulate high altitude conditions. The difference is that the atmosphere is kept moist here instead of dry like in the Flower Dome.
![Entering the Cloud Forest Entering the Cloud Forest](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8293/7695841398_833f19af6c_z.jpg)
Nonetheless, the cool-moist environment is still very cosy for Singaporeans to escape from the relentless heat in tropical Singapore.
Comprising a 35-metre tall mountain complete with the tallest indoor waterfall covered in lush vegetation, the Cloud Forest portrays plant life from about 2,000-metres above sea level at the top of the mountain to around 1,000-metres at the bottom of the ravine.
Upon stepping into the Cloud Forest dome, you will be immediately awestricken by the magnificent sight and sound of the large waterfall. Even my son Asher perked up and could not take his eyes off the waterfall once we entered!
![Magnificent giant waterfall Magnificent giant waterfall](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7125/7695841880_542252d6e2_z.jpg)
![Hanging plants on the wall Hanging plants on the wall](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8423/7695842164_221b0426f0_z.jpg)
![Close-up on some of the wall plants Close-up on some of the wall plants](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7128/7695843388_82f2ed299d_z.jpg)
![Decorative statues Decorative statues](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8423/7695844964_a86ee84bf5_z.jpg)
![Two of the statue with wall plants Two of the statue with wall plants](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8425/7695845544_d6b340035d_z.jpg)
![Top-down view of the lower walkways and gardens Top-down view of the lower walkways and gardens](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7695857650_a41aa5ce0d_z.jpg)
![Secret Forest featuring low ravine at the bottom of the waterfall Secret Forest featuring low ravine at the bottom of the waterfall](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7695844452_605b8775ff_z.jpg)
![Reverse waterfall Reverse waterfall](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8146/7695857164_d5ff36ae7d_z.jpg)
![Lion's mouth Lion's mouth](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7695858364_ce666b5ff5_z.jpg)
![Leaves with white spots Leaves with white spots](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7255/7695858164_fa03366245_z.jpg)
![Giant snail statue Giant snail statue](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8154/7695857916_e9ecea4165_z.jpg)
![Looking down the bridge Looking down the bridge](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7125/7695858982_78a25cd6f6_z.jpg)
![Small transparent potted plants Small transparent potted plants](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7251/7695859256_32d857fcd0_z.jpg)
![Mushroom shaped salt crystal Mushroom shaped salt crystal](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8006/7695853358_11e23074da_z.jpg)
![Salt crystals gallery Salt crystals gallery](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7253/7695851630_d1c05d3c38_z.jpg)
![Ceiling mirror image of my family and I Ceiling mirror image of my family and I](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8010/7695852642_7f24c9bcd6_z.jpg)
![Mirror reflection Mirror reflection](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8432/7695853568_6910552cc0_z.jpg)
![Large rock of crystal Large rock of crystal](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7256/7695853792_e6e226e3b0_z.jpg)
The best way to experience the Cloud Forest is to take the lift up to the top floor and descend slowly through the two walkways. Alternatively, you can also walk up and take the lift down, but that will be much more tiring.
![Sky walkway Sky walkway](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7695843092_5607fb1a64_z.jpg)
![Bottom-up view of the sky walkways Bottom-up view of the sky walkways](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8426/7695856270_09c6056961_z.jpg)
![From a side angle From a side angle](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7128/7695855498_6c28f492dd_z.jpg)
![People strolling along the walkway People strolling along the walkway](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8162/7695851444_4818dc5c9a_z.jpg)
![Reverse waterfall at the top Reverse waterfall at the top](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8292/7695851892_3f8cf63651_z.jpg)
![Rachel and Asher admiring the waterfall from behind Rachel and Asher admiring the waterfall from behind](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8141/7695852132_f6daa1b569_z.jpg)
![View of the wall plants from the top floor View of the wall plants from the top floor](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8287/7695850054_121932d68b_z.jpg)
![You can see the Supertree Grove outside You can see the Supertree Grove outside](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/7695856484_3ccbb8b4be_z.jpg)
![Rachel and Asher on the walkway Rachel and Asher on the walkway](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7108/7695849822_a2a16ef00e_z.jpg)
![View of the walkway from above View of the walkway from above](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8283/7695850572_2bd6a571a7_z.jpg)
Highlights in the Cloud Forest (via the official website):
Waterfall
Treat your senses to the freshness and the soothing sounds of the waterfall. Cloud forests form in the high mountains where they can benefit by absorbing abundant rainfall. Plants, including trees, shrubs, ferns and moss absorb the water, releasing it gradually and creating a constant, long lasting water supply for the land beneath them.
Planted Walls
The sides of the mountain are planted with a dense mixture of moisture-loving plants, including fascinating orchids, delicate ferns, colourful bromeliads, gesneriads and the carnivourous pitcher plants. Most of the plants grown here are epiphytes, as they can live on top of other plants and not on the soil, and are suited for growing on vertical walls.
![Medusa plants Medusa plants](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7125/7695842428_bed06288a0_z.jpg)
![Pretty red flowers Pretty red flowers](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8167/7695845778_401ba800fc_z.jpg)
![Pretty white flowers Pretty white flowers](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8020/7695845956_7210b82249_z.jpg)
![Pale yellow flower Pale yellow flower](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8161/7695850994_b5265b1a17_z.jpg)
![See this plant a lot in flower shops See this plant a lot in flower shops](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8434/7695851216_f95852d3ac_z.jpg)
![Prickly plants Prickly plants](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8019/7695852362_dec400e5fc_z.jpg)
![An orchid An orchid](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8013/7695853994_79b8b986e9_z.jpg)
![Many orchids Many orchids](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8007/7695854204_658b661c1b_z.jpg)
![An orchid with interesting pattern on its pedal An orchid with interesting pattern on its pedal](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8425/7695854408_9e4f045bd7_z.jpg)
![Lantern like flowers Lantern like flowers](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7247/7695854842_5601b4e48d_z.jpg)
![Curvy drooping wall plants Curvy drooping wall plants](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8028/7695846856_3238d9bf7c_z.jpg)
![Small plants growing on the top wall Small plants growing on the top wall](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7253/7695846206_77ebf38bbd_z.jpg)
![Lovely pink-white flowers Lovely pink-white flowers](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8290/7695846414_c8a7a64cc2_z.jpg)
![A lovely red-yellow flower A lovely red-yellow flower](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8434/7695846610_7cd07412fc_z.jpg)
![Big fat pitcher plant Big fat pitcher plant](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8427/7695847072_af88e83552_z.jpg)
![A group of three pitcher plants A group of three pitcher plants](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7134/7695857404_1f97314eb0_z.jpg)
![Happy Rachel and Asher Happy Rachel and Asher](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7695848076_a1cc442bfb_z.jpg)
![Small islet of flowers Small islet of flowers](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7129/7695847402_03466a889f_z.jpg)
![Another islet Another islet](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8021/7695848704_4e3d4894a4_z.jpg)
![Flowers on a boat Flowers on a boat](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7114/7695847608_8b20e342b4_z.jpg)
![Purplish plant Purplish plant](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7265/7695848928_f2ebabc555_z.jpg)
![Close-up on the flowers Close-up on the flowers](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7124/7695847834_977aff0d67_z.jpg)
![Venus Flytrap Venus Flytrap](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8430/7695849150_d795059030_z.jpg)
![Red lanterns Red lanterns](http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8005/7695856920_7878c531d9_z.jpg)
![Large willowy trees Large willowy trees](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7132/7695849568_1eb5bce0e5_z.jpg)
![View of the Supertree Grove which will be our last stop at Gardens by the Bay View of the Supertree Grove which will be our last stop at Gardens by the Bay](http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7128/7695855260_4e26bf3f5a_z.jpg)
Pardon me for not getting the names of most of the flowers and plants. I love looking at them and enjoying their beauty, but I am not a botanist hobbyist. If you know the names of any of the flowers or plants below, do drop me a comment to share and I will amend them accordingly.
Rachel, Asher and I enjoyed ourselves in the Cloud Forest as much as the Flower Dome. Visit to both the two domes are highly recommended for a visit to Gardens by the Bay. The ticket prices are well worth their value. The two domes are vastly different in appeals and attractions, hence for Singaporeans, getting the joint admission bundle to both domes is recommended as it will save you S$2 in admission prices for each dome. 🙂
Cloud Forest Hours & Admission Fees:
Hours:
Opens 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM daily
Last ticket sale at 8:00 PM daily
Last admission at 8:30 PM daily
Local Resident Admission:
Adult $12
Senior Citizen* $8
Child** $8
Local Resident Admission
(includes entry to Flower Dome):
Adult $20
Senior Citizen* $15
Child** $12
Standard Admission
(includes entry to Flower Dome):
Adult $28
Senior Citizen* $28
Child** $15
* Senior Citizen (≥ 60 years old)
** Child (3 – 12 years old)
Ticketing Hub:
Opens 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily
You did a great job to show the flowers of the 2 domes. Your pictures are amazing. Remember to go round the whole garden as I have done so. Still plenty of wonderful plants that flourish without the cool temperature.
Best time to go is from 6pm when the shadow of the Marina Bay Sands cools the Gardens by the Bay. Coming from the bridge and turning left towards the meadows got lesser crowd but still many plants for all to see.
Do you know that tickets to The Garden appeared on Toptovisit? http://toptovisit.com/collections/things-to-do-in-singapore/products/cloud-forest-singapore
But sometimes they sold out((((((