Fun Visit to Singapore Gardens by the Bay | Flower Dome & Cloud Forest | Safra Family Day 2015

Beautiful evening view at Gardens by the Bay

SAFRA Family Day is back again. This time we were going for a fun visit at Gardens by the Bay, Flower Dome and Cloud Forest. Located at Marina Gardens Drive, you can find the different ways to get there here.

Safra Family Day 2015 activities 

Before heading to explore the two domes, we had to collect our goodie bag from the SAFRA event tent located in the park near the Big Trees. The goodie bag came with a passport where we are able to collect Swensens ice cream, popcorn and candy floss. There was a photo booth corner for families and fun face painting for the children too. The fringe activities were quite similar to the last SAFRA family day which you can read it here.

Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay 

After having some fun and games at the event tent, we made our way to the famous flower dome. The floral display in the dome is constantly changing. Right now we had the chance to experience the Tulipmania Garden Trail.

Different species of flowers at Flower Dome

Upon entering the dome, we experienced the nice cool and dry climate and we were welcomed by the beautiful flowers and plants surrounding us. We spotted many varieties of plants and flowers from different countries, which were showcased beautifully in the dome enclosure.

On the basement level, is where the Tulipmania Garden Trail starts. This year we have over 40 varieties of tulips. We were quite surprised that tulip was the 3rd most popular flower after roses and chrysanthemums. 

Cinderella's pumpkin carriage

Hansel & Gretel house

The Little Mermaid

White Splendour at the Flower Dome

The garden trail was beautifully set up with charming blooms depicting a range of classic fairy tales like Hansel and Gretel, Little Red Riding Hood, The Ugly Duckling, The Little Mermaid, Thumbelina and White Splendour.  

By the time we finished admiring the Flower Dome side, sun was setting. We quickly crossed over to the Cloud Forest.

35 meters tall man made waterfall in the Cloud Forest

At the entrance of the Cloud Forest, we were welcomed by a 35 metre-tall man-made mountain (also called the “Cloud Mountain”) with waterfall. Be warned, you may get wet at this point.

The cooling temperature in the Cloud Forest is similar to the Flower Dome which is a plus to escape from the humid weather outside the dome.

Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay

The Cloud Forest trail is best enjoyed from starting at the highest point, which replicates the vegetation found around 2,000m above sea level. Lifts are provided, so we could explore the trail in comfort and at our own leisurely pace.

Crystal Mountain at Cloud Forest

It is much better to view the Cloud Forest during the day time to admire the surroundings in the dome. The Cloud Forest is divided into various levels. It consists of Lost World, Cloud Walk, The Cavern, Waterfall View, Crystal Mountain, Tree Top Walk, Earth Check, +5 Degrees and the Secret Garden.

+5 Degree Interactive Display

The kids definitely enjoyed the Cloud Forest more than the Flower Dome. They were squealing beneath the waterfall sprays, having an awesome view of the Cloud Forest from the top, and enjoying the +5 Degrees interactive display.

 By the time we finished walking the Cloud Forest, it was getting chilly and turning dark outside. We left the dome and headed to Casa Verde at Supertree Dining, just a short walk round the back to satisfy our hungry stomachs.

It was overall a nice and cooling visit to the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest.  The tulips were not fully bloomed yet so maybe a few weeks more will be nice to see a full garden of blooming tulips.

For more information regarding the admission price and the opening hours, please refer to here. We hope you and your family will enjoy this place as much as we did. Till the next family fun day out!