Train travel in Canada

Rail travel across the planet’s second largest country includes surprising, inspiring destinations. Pass peaks and prairies, spot elk, savour gourmet cuisine in the dining car, and relax to the rhythm of the rails. Ride the train to ski, see polar bears, relive gold-rush history, or just to travel in the style of a more leisurely era. Let Canada unfold before you outside the picture windows. 

Daydream as you roll past turquoise glacial lakes or through forests blazing with fall foliage. See streams and canyons no automobiles can reach. Pause and wonder how humans ever built train tracks across the Rocky Mountains as you roll along them. In urban Ontario and Quebec, take advantage of rail travel to escape the crowded airports and busy highways. On a train journey, you know “getting there” is part of the experience. 

Here are some key rail experiences across Canada.

Alberta

 

• Let the train transport you to the ski slopes and hiking trails of Jasper in style - from either Edmonton or Vancouver.
• Enjoy the roller-coaster train at West Edmonton Mall during a VIA Rail layover in Alberta's capital city.
• Feel the luxury of yesteryear on a Royal Canadian Pacific Tour from Calgary, through the Rockies to the coast and back.

British Columbia

 

• Go from sea to sky - Vancouver to Whistler - in luxury aboard the Rocky Mountaineer Whistler service.
• Get a window seat for the ride through Fraser Canyon on VIA Rail or Rocky Mountaineer.
• Explore western Canada's rich railroad history at the Revelstoke Railway Museum.

Manitoba

 

• Spend a few days in Winnipeg, a vibrant prairie city that exists largely because of railroad history on a cross-Canada journey.
• Feel the railway's connection to the Prairies.
• Take the train to Churchill to see polar bears, near Hudson Bay.

New Brunswick

 

• Travel into this fascinating and Canada's only officially bilingual (French & English) province onboard the train; there is frequent service from Quebec.
• Learn about local culture with a VIA Rail onboard interpreter on select, seasonal trains in Sleeper Plus Class.

Ontario

 

• Take advantage of rail transportation between Toronto and many Ontario cities and towns, including Ottawa, historic Fort Henry near Kingston, or the Stratford Shakespeare Festival
• The train is an excellent way to travel between Canada's two largest cities: Toronto in Ontario, and Montréal in Quebec.
• Stay a few nights in a historic railway hotel: the Fairmont Château Laurier in Ottawa or Toronto's Fairmont Royal York.

Quebec

 

• Take a train ride through the Montréal–Gaspé region with stops in quaint villages along the way.
• Discover some of Quebec’s most stunning terrain and exquisite cuisine on a luxury train experience through the Charlevoix region.
• Train instead of plane...see more along the way between major cities like Montréal and Québec City, Toronto, and Ottawa or into New Brunswick.

Yukon

Travel onboard the White Pass & Yukon Route's narrow guage trains along one of the world's truly historic train routes, from Carcross, Yukon, passing briefly through British Columbia, and on to Skagway, Alaska. This is the railway that opened the Yukon to mining during the 1898 gold rush.

Abu Dhabi. An Incredible Destination.

Abu Dhabi is a matchless combination of international influences with a strong commitment to local heritage, thus creating an intriguing mix of new and old. The emirate’s rich cultural and historic heritage, exhibitions, museums and international sporting events, make it a truly international cultural destination.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi conserves and promotes the heritage and culture of Abu Dhabi emirate and leverages them in the development of a world-class, sustainable destination of distinction that enriches the lives of visitors and residents alike.  The Department manages the emirate’s tourism sector and markets the destination internationally through a wide range of activities aimed at attracting visitors and investment.

Its policies, plans and programmes relate to the preservation of heritage and culture, including protecting archaeological and historical sites and to developing museums, including the newly-opened Louvre Abu Dhabi, and the planned Zayed National Museum and the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. The Department of Culture and Tourism supports intellectual and artistic activities and cultural events to nurture a rich cultural environment and honour the emirate’s heritage. A key role played by the Department is to create synergy in the destination’s development through close co-ordination with its wide-ranging stakeholder base. 

Abu Dhabi is marked by captivating culture, breath-taking luxury, exhilarating adventure and the warmth of Arabian hospitality. The region consists of a total of 200 natural islands with the emirate divided into three regions, Abu Dhabi City, Al Ain Region and Al Dhafra Region. The blend of island experience, beach, heritage site and year-round activities makes this an ideal destination for every member of the family.

Feel awed by one of the world’s top landmarks – the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque - take on the planet’s fastest roller coaster at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, tune out to the sound of the wind while sand boarding in Al Dhafra, and enjoy the peace and tranquility of a stroll through Al Ain's cooling oasis. Visitors have an option to experience the grandeur of the iconic Emirates Palace, Yas Viceroy and Hyatt Capital Gate. Exciting island and beachfront resorts and desert retreats and family adventures on Yas Island is an experience in itself.

Abu Dhabi is an eventful capital with an action-packed calendar, including the annual Formula 1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the World Cup of Sailing, a PGA golf championship, international art, music, sport, gourmet, heritage and cultural festivals, high profile business conferences and vibrant trade fairs.

The latest gem added to the capital is the Louvre Museum. Part of the Saadiyat Island cultural district, the museum is designed as a seemingly floating dome structure, its web-patterned dome allows the sun to filter through. The overall effect is meant to represent rays of sunlight passing through date palm fronds in an oasis.

The Department is actively involved in promoting the destination in India. Recently it organised the first-ever Abu Dhabi Week in India. It was a consumer engagement activity, wherein a technologically equipped mini Abu Dhabi was created to give a virtual experience of the Emirate.

Tourism from India to Abu Dhabi is booming with hotel guests to all three regions of Abu Dhabi increasing in total by 5% this year in September with domestic and international visitors checking in to one of the emirate’s 163 hotels or hotel apartments. India remains one of the largest international source markets with more than 250,000 hotel guests until September 2017 since the start of the year.

Top things to do in the Philippines

The Philippines being an archipelago of 7107 islands, offers countless destinations to see, adventures to experience and activities to do. The country is blessed with a rich environment, lush forests, tropical islands, white sand beaches, lakes, rivers and mountains. 

Here is a list of top things to do on a holiday in the Philippines.

See some sights

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site: Banaue Rice Terraces; the well preserved 16th century Spanish architecture in the historic town of Vigan in llococ Sur. Be awed by the Baroque-style centuries–old Churches: the San Agustin Church in Paoay in llocos Norte; the Nuestra Senora de la Asuncion Church in Santa Maria in llocos Sur; San Agustin Church in Intramuros in Manila; and the Santo Tomas de Villanueva Church in Miagao, lloilo.

Experience the smallest active volcano in the world - Taal Volcano in Batangas; the volcano with the most perfect cone - Mt. Mayon in Legazpi; the unique land formation of the Chocolate Hills in Bohol. Marvel at the endemic fauna: Tamaraw, Tarsier and Philippine Eagle.

Go on a beach holiday

The Philippines has numerous beaches most with fine powdery white sand and clean, clear and cool blue waters. Top Philippine beach locations: Boracay Island, Aklan, El Nido, Palawan, Camiguin Island and Ternate in Cavite to name a few.

Dive in Asia’s best reefs

The Philippines is Asia’s dive Capital. Its seas have the highest density of coral species and are some of the most bio-diverse and marine-rich waters in the world. Amateur divers can train and get their licenses at any of the diving training centres located in diving spots Anilao, Puerto Galera and Boracay. Once done with training, they can dive side by side with professional divers in the country’s other must-see diving spots: the UNESCO World Heritage Site Tubbataha Reef; the best wreck diving site in the world, Coronh in Palawan; Verde Island in Mindoro Oriental; and Apo Reef National Park in Mindoro Occidental, the largest atoll-like reef in the Philippines.

Engage in your favourite outdoor sport or activity

The Philippines offers a wide variety of sports adventures. Snorkel with the ‘gentle giants’ - the whale sharks - in Donsol in Sorsogon; surf in Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, Baler in Aurora, and Daet in Camarines Sur; climb the country’s highest peak at 9,689 fee – Mt. Apo in Davao City; trek Mt. Pinatubo; or explore Callao caves in Tuguegarao in Cagayan; go kayaking at the St. Paul Subterranean Cave in Palawan; windsurf in Lake Caliraya or in Taal Lake; and wakeboard in Pili in Camarines Sur.

Feast on unique culinary specialities

Indulge in a Filipino feast. Dishes to try: Lechon, spit roast whole pig served with liver sauce; Adobo, pork, chicken or a combination of both, marinated in vinegar, soy sauce and garlic and stewed until tender; Kare-kare, meat and vegetables cooked with peanut sauce served with shrimp paste; Sinigang, pork or seafood in tamarind soup;or the freshest sea foods – fish, squid, shrimp, lobsters – grilled to perfection.

Shopping in world class malls and bargain centres

 

Shopping in the Philippines is an experience both in bargain and variety. Most shopping places or malls in Manila, Markati, Cebu and Davao virtually have everything that you will need – from designer western brands to items specifically designed for the city centers. Do check out the Tiangges or the Filipino version of flea markets that offer quality items at bargain prices.

Macao Light Festival 2017 - AMOR MACAU

The month of December is a very festive and vibrant time in Macao. Apart from the Macao Shopping Festival, the International Film Festival and Christmas, Macao is lit up with the spectacular Macao Light Festival through the entire month of December, which is FREE to witness for all travellers visiting the city. Come and experience AMOUR MACAU.
 

Macao Light Festival 2017 – AMOR MACAU was splendidly unveiled at the Ruins of St. Paul’s on 3rd December 2017, with the theme ‘Wish-Making under the Stars’. The Light Festival is staged from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily till 31st December 2017, with the last projection mapping show starting at 9:50 p.m.

Through fascinating light artistry, the event portrays the harmony in cultural diversity and touching historical stories of the city while passing on the spirit of love. The program presents projection mapping shows, light installations, interactive games and a series of new activities such as Light Art Exhibition, Outdoor Local Concert, Outdoor Movie and Light Dinner. The event promises fantastic experiences for art lovers and spectators who enjoy sharing great moments with their friends by taking selfies or checking in on social media.
 

The Macao Light Festival encompasses eight designated locations. Radiating from “Boundless Love” at the Ruins of St. Paul’s as the heart of the event; a total of three routes extend towards seven other locations including “Love Stems from the Heart” at Senado Square; “Playground of Lights” at Anim’Arte Nam Van until “The Maze of Flowers” at Nam Van Lake Nautical Centre; “The Lighthouse of Life” at St. Anthony’s Church and “Embrace Integration” at Camões Garden; “Mercy and Love for All” at St. Lazarus Church and Calçada da Igreja de S. Lázaro; as well as “Happy Homestead” at the Taipa Houses.

The Macao Light Festival combines elements of gastronomy, culture and creativity, by joining hands with two local catering establishments, namely Café Bonbon and JaK’s Kitchen, to present Light Dinner – an array of feasts that blend light projections and culinary delights into unprecedented dining experiences, to enliven the Festival with the creative dynamic coming from the designation of Macao as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy.
 

A string of other spectacular events and festivities will enliven the city this month including the 2nd International Film Festival & Awards @ Macao (8th December – 14th December), the Macau Shopping Festival (3rd December – 31st December) and the Macao International Parade (17th December), combined with the Christmas holidays and New Year’s Eve.

For the Macao Light Festival, the Macao Government Tourist Office has launched a new mobile application named ‘Macao Light Festival 2017’ which you can download from the Apple Store or Google Play Store for free. The mobile application presents festival related information, a game to collect the puzzles of love and the interactive game at the Ruins of St. Paul’s. Souvenirs are ready for game players who successfully collect sufficient pieces of the puzzles of love.
 

For more information about the projection mapping shows, light installations and interactive games of the Macao Light Festival, please visit www.macaotourism.gov.mo

Exciting Winter at Korea’s Ski Resorts

Experience the magnificent snowscapes and exciting skiing and snowboarding in South Korea. Feel the thrilling speed and freedom of skiing. Take skiing and snowboarding lessons. Enjoy exciting performances and cultural events. Witness the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games from 9 – 25 February 2018.

Gangwon-do, with the lush Taebaek Mountains and pristine rivers, is home to 18 beautiful ski areas. Dressed in pure white snow and boasting spectacular views, these ski resorts offer plush accommodations and slopes for a variety of skill levels, from absolute beginners to experts. Common amenities include sledding for children, gondolas and walking trails to take in the winter scenery, and relaxing spas.

 

YongPyong Resort

The YongPyong Resort, known as the ‘Alps of Korea’, is host of the alpine competitions for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games. The resort is equipped with 28 slopes, including a 7.4km round-trip gondola, and 14 lift facilities as well as a golf club, waterpark, and accommodation. From skiing and snowboarding lessons to cultural performances and exotic local cuisine, the ski season at YongPyong Resort from mid November 2017 to February 2018 is a truly memorable experience.

 

Phoenix Snow Park

Phoenix Park is known for its many valley-style slopes and high-quality snow. The resort features ski courses for beginner, intermediate, and expert skiers, as well as a snowboard park, complete with a half pipe, table top, round quarter, and rails. The restaurant located at the top of the slopes offers great views. Phoenix Park is open from mid November 2017 to 21 January 2018 before it closes to the public for official use as a venue for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games.

 

Alpensia Ski Resort

Tucked away in the mountains, Alpensia Resort is known for its excellent snow quality and sweeping views of the majestic Daegwallyeong mountain pass. The resort will not be operating a ski season this year, as it is the main venue for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games, and will host many competition events, including ski jumping, cross-country skiing, and bobsled. If you’re planning on watching the Olympics, be sure to check out the top-notch accommodation at Alpensia Resort!

 

High1 Ski Resort

High1 Ski Resort offers 18 fantastic slopes, each beginning at one of the park's three peaks. One of the peaks provides a 4.2km-long gently-sloping course for beginners. The resort is known for its convenient facilities for people with disabilities and special needs to enjoy skiing. Nearby attractions include Kangwon Land Casino, trekking routes, a sledding site and a golf course, making it a family-friendly ski resort. The ski season at High1 Ski Resort is from 15 November 2017 to 25 March 2018.

 

Ski Resorts close to Seoul

There are several Ski Resorts located close to Seoul, making it possible for visitors to enjoy a full day of skiing without having to stay overnight. Located in Namyangju is Star Hill Resort with six slopes, ranging in difficulty, each with its own exclusive lift. The Jisan Forest Ski Resort in Icheon has seven main ski slopes and three sub-slopes, open to both skiers and snowboarders. The Yangji Pine Resort Ski Valley in Yongin has ten slopes, for various skill levels, with night skiing on the well-lit slopes being very popular. The Konjiam Resort in Gwangju reserves six of its nine slopes for beginner/intermediate skiers and senior citizens, making it perfect for families. The ski season at these resorts is from early December 2017 to early March 2018.

Singapore’s Hidden Gems

Tucked away in its culturally-rich neighbourhoods, some of the island's best-kept secrets entice true explorers.

Singapore is a destination with incredible depth and breadth of discovery, offering visitors infinite possibilities to experience the country. What’s truly valued amongst explorers are the authentic connections with locals and cultures, as well as new, not-to-be-missed activities. A walk around these vibrant heritage precincts will lead visitors to some great finds and unforgettable hidden gems with a story to tell.

Joo Chiat and Katong

 

Best for culture vultures and those on the hunt for local bites

In the early 20th century, Peranakan (Straits-born people of Chinese and Malay/Indonesian heritage) and Eurasian communities moved into Joo Chiat alongside the Chinese, Malay, and Indian communities. Today, Joo Chiat’s multi-ethnic influences are most evident in its architecture and dining options. In the same vicinity is Katong, an area formerly located by the sea before land was reclaimed to the current East Coast Park.

While Joo Chiat and Katong are famous for local dishes such as laksa (spicy, coconut
milk-based noodle dish) and Peranakan cuisine, it has other gems. Keeping traditional methods alive is Kway Guan Huat Joo Chiat Popiah, famed for its popiah (fresh spring rolls) made with special hand kneaded popiah dough, based on a closely guarded generations-old recipe.

Visitors should also step into The Intan, a private museum that exhibits Peranakan artefacts from Malaysia, Indonesia, India, China and England within a modern home setting. This museum is open by appointment and visitors are personally hosted by owner, Alvin Yapp.

Not to be missed are the rows of eye catching, restored heritage shophouses with Peranakan influences. An iconic, photo-worthy sight, these unique, colourful pre-war structures along Joo Chiat Road feature ornate facades, intricate motifs, and gorgeous ceramic tiles in assorted patterns.

Tiong Bahru

 

Best for families, café-hoppers, and those with an eye for design

One of the oldest housing estates in Singapore, Tiong Bahru is now a cultural hotbed for the island's young and hip. Built in the 1930s, the neighbourhood has a look that sets it apart: low-rise buildings featuring a Streamline Modern-Art Deco architectural style.

Check out different indie stores in the neighbourhood. See the colourful murals titled ‘Pasar and the Fortune Teller’ and ‘Bird Singing Corner’ by local artist Yip Yew Chong, depicting scenes of old Tiong Bahru. 

For families with young kids, there is the Tiong Bahru Park Adventure Playground - one of the few remaining playgrounds with a large sandpit. Also experience Singapore's famous hawker culture at the recently refurbished Tiong Bahru Market and Food Centre, which is known for the wide variety of local delights available.

Jalan Besar

 

 

Best for hipster-type millennials who want a little bit of everything

Jalan Besar, began in the 1880s as a track through a nipah and betel nut plantation, before developing into a major road. As one of the oldest roads in Singapore, Jalan Besar has been gazetted as a conserved area to preserve and enhance its heritage.

In recent years, Jalan Besar and the streets around it have become a hip enclave with a growing number of independent boutiques, swish restaurants, and modern coffee houses. Explorers can experiment with their creative side through craft workshops at The Refinery. Later, they can check out The Refinery’s yakitori restaurant on the first floor and bespoke cocktail bar on the second floor.

Welcome to the Great White North

From the Aurora skies of the north, to the misty west coast, to the frigid Prairies, to the snowy expanses of Ontario and Quebec, to the blustery Atlantic - it's time to take advantage of the cold months while they last. Explore the best of winter in Canada.

When the seasons change and snow starts to fall, a plethora of unique recreation comes to life in Canada. Strap on snowshoes and stomp across powdery glades. Hire a dogsled musher to show you the ropes of traditional winter travel. Choose horsepower over dog-power and straddle a snowmobile. Ice skate across a frozen river hand-in-hand with your companion. Tour the luge tracks and ski jumps from two Olympic Winter Games. 

Here are some key winter experiences in Canada:

 

Ontario  

• Ice skate on the world’s largest outdoor rink - Ottawa’s eight-km-long Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Take a helicopter from downtown Toronto to Ontario's Haliburton Highlands and experience a day-trip dogsled tour through remote wilderness.
• Explore Ontario’s network of 43,000 km of recreational snowmobile trails.

 

Alberta

• Explore the icy wonderland of Jasper’s Maligne Canyonand Banff’s Johnston Canyon—marvelling at crystalline waterfalls and ice caves as you trek atop a frozen river.
• Tour Calgary Olympic Park, home to the 1988 Olympic Winter Games; brave the luge track or ride along on a bobsleigh run.
• Cross-country ski through Edmonton's River Valley—home to more than 50 km of groomed trails in nine different parks.

British Columbia

• Experience a snowshoe tour under the full moon’s light at Vancouver's Mount Seymour.
• Play the part of an Olympian with a bobsleigh ride or skeleton run at Whistler's Olympic Park. 
• Head west for a Pacific Storm Watching tour; witness seven-metre-tall waves crash along scenic shores.

Manitoba

• Skate along 1.2 km of ice-trails within Winnipeg’s Forks National Historic Site, located right in the downtown core.
• Explore Winnipeg's snowy Grand Beach Provincial Park and ski five different cross-country trails, ranging from 2.6 to 13.3 km in length.

Newfoundland & Labrador

• Snowshoe or cross-country ski to the edge of a 500-million-year-old fiord at the Gros Morne National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Witness the Maritimes’ most extreme winter event: the 2,300-km Cain’s Quest Snowmobile Endurance Race.

Quebec

• Quebec, birthplace of the Ski-Doo, offers 33,500 km of groomed and marked snowmobile trails; Québec City's the White Triangle is the most popular region.
• Set out on a snowshoe or horse-drawn sled sugar-shack tour and sample maple syrup fresh from the tree.
• Stay the night in a hotel made entirely from ice—Hotel de Glace—and admire intricate ice carvings while you sip a cocktail at the cosmopolitan Ice Bar.

Saskatchewan

• Enjoy a skijoring session—a sport that merges dogsledding and cross-country skiing.
• Hire a guided snowmobile tour and explore 10,000 km-plus of maintained trails.

Yukon

• Spend a day at the home of a world champion dogsled racer, tending to spirited Alaskan huskies; set out on a guided Klondike dogsled adventure.
• Embark on an eight-day Arctic voyage with a journey along the Ice Road to Tuktoyaktuk.

Meet Santa Claus this Christmas at Singapore’s Garden of Wonder

Experience a Nordic Noel this festive season, as the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay is transformed into a wintry wonderland. Santa’s presence is everywhere, from his reading cabin and post office where he receives letters from well-behaved children, to a toy workshop manned by Christmas elves, and even a candy store. What’s more, on select days in December, you could meet with Santa Claus, who will be travelling to Singapore all the way from Finland.

Flower Dome 

 

The Poinsettia Wishes floral display from 10 November 2017 to 8 January 2018 transports you to the Nordic Region, where an oversized lavvu – a tent-like dwelling used by the Sami people of northern Scandinavia – takes centre stage ensconcing visitors within its cosy interior. Outside, a flower field of poinsettias, amaryllis and Christmas trees mark the festive season. At dusk, the floral display comes aglow with pretty lights while a projection of dancing Northern Lights weaves its spellbinding magic!

Explore the rest of the Flower Dome, the World’s Largest Glass Greenhouse, home to 9 different gardens with unique plants from across Africa, America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Take in the cool and dry Mediterranean climate as you wander amongst thousand-year-old olive trees and unusual African Baobabs. 

Cloud Forest

 

The Cloud Forest is a mysterious world veiled in mist, surrounded by over 60,000 plants. Explore the highlands amidst orchids, pitcher plants, ferns and floral gems from the Tropical Montane regions. Be amazed as you come face-to-face with the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at 35 metres! Go on a trek behind the waterfall and enjoy the refreshing cool air and majestic views of the waterfall below. Descend through the surreal mist-veiled Cloud Walk and Treetop Walk. 

Explore the 7 discovery zones for an interactive educational adventure – Lost World, The Cavern, Waterfall View, Crystal Mountain, Secret Garden, Earth Check and +5 Degrees. 

Supertrees & OCBC Skyway

 

Stand in awe of the towering Supertrees – vertical gardens that are home to over 150,000 plants from more than 300 species.

Take in panoramic views of the Gardens and the surrounding Marina Bay skyline. At a height of 22 metres, the OCBC Skyway which is a 128-metre long aerial walkway is an experience not to be missed. During the day, a stroll along the OCBC Skyway presents glorious photo-taking opportunities to capture the scenic beauty of the surrounding flora. 

As dusk falls, the captivating Marina Bay skyline emerges and the entire area comes alive nightly with the Garden Rhapsody – a free light and sound show at 7.45pm and 8.45pm.

Heritage Gardens

 

Experience the diverse history and culture of Singapore’s main ethnic groups during the Colonial period at the outdoor Chinese Garden, Indian Garden, Malay Garden and Colonial Garden.

Explore Gardens by the Bay this festive season for a magical holiday experience.

Celebrate Autumn at Singapore’s Garden of Wonder

Soak in rich hues of orange, red, gold and green this October during the Autumn Harvest floral display at Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay. Featuring more than 1 million plants from over 5,000 species, with the best of horticultural and architectural design, the award winning Gardens by the Bay is filled with wonders from across the globe. Be inspired by nature at Singapore’s Garden of Wonder.

Flower Dome

Explore Flower Dome, the World’s Largest Glass Greenhouse, home to 9 different gardens with unique plants from across Africa, America, Asia, Australia and Europe. Take in the cool and dry Mediterranean climate as you wander amongst thousand-year-old olive trees and unusual African Baobabs. Stop and smell the flowers in the colourful changing displays of the Flower Field, which reflects the season, festival and themes.

 

A lavish flower field saturated in rich hues of orange, red, gold and green welcomes visitors this October at the Autumn Harvest floral display. Savour how the traditional season of crop gathering is interpreted in creative ways - a bounteous land is inhabited by a fruit and vegetable giant; a lush farm plot overflows with abundant produce and blooms like anemones, gaillardias, phloxes and chrysanthemums; and Cinderella's pumpkin carriage sits pretty amidst pumpkin trees. Pumpkins take on yet another twist in the mini Halloween exhibit, where myriad carved and decorated versions celebrate the most anticipated festival of fall.

The Poinsettia Wishes floral display which follows from 10 Nov 2017 to 08 Jan 2018 transports you to the Nordic Region, where a lavvu – a tent-like dwelling used by the Sami people of northern Scandinavia – takes centre stage amidst a flower field of poinsettias, amaryllis and Christmas trees. At night, the floral display comes aglow while a projection of Northern Lights weaves its spellbinding magic.

Cloud Forest

The Cloud Forest is a mysterious world veiled in mist, surrounded by over 60,000 plants. Explore the highlands amidst orchids, pitcher plants, ferns and floral gems from the Tropical Montane regions.

Be amazed as you come face-to-face with the world’s tallest indoor waterfall at 35 metres! Go on a trek behind the waterfall and enjoy the refreshing cool air and majestic views of the waterfall below. Descend through the surreal mist-veiled Cloud Walk and Treetop Walk.

Explore the 7 discovery zones for an interactive educational adventure – Lost World, The Cavern, Waterfall View, Crystal Mountain, Secret Garden, Earth Check and +5 Degrees. 

Supertrees & OCBC Skyway

Stand in awe of the towering Supertrees – vertical gardens that are home to over 150,000 plants from more than 300 species.

 

Take in panoramic views of the Gardens and the surrounding Marina Bay skyline. At a height of 22 metres, the OCBC Skyway which is a 128-metre long aerial walkway is an experience not to be missed. During the day, a stroll along the OCBC Skyway presents glorious photo-taking opportunities to capture the scenic beauty of the surrounding flora.

As dusk falls, the captivating Marina Bay skyline emerges and the entire area comes alive nightly with the Garden Rhapsody – a free light and sound show at 7.45pm and 8.45pm.

Heritage Gardens

 

Experience the diverse history and culture of Singapore’s main ethnic groups during the Colonial period at the outdoor Chinese Garden, Indian Garden, Malay Garden and Colonial Garden.

Explore Gardens by the Bay this festive season for an extraordinary holiday experience.