{"id":5497,"date":"2017-04-20T23:28:36","date_gmt":"2017-04-20T23:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/?p=5497"},"modified":"2019-01-05T12:50:13","modified_gmt":"2019-01-05T12:50:13","slug":"singapore-get-fit-in-botanic-gardens-a-unesco-world-heritage-site","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thinkerten.com\/wordpress\/2017\/04\/singapore-get-fit-in-botanic-gardens-a-unesco-world-heritage-site\/","title":{"rendered":"Get a JUMP of your day in Singapore Botanic Gardens – Unesco World Heritage Site!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Botanic Garden in Singapore\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Over 4 million of visitors came to this beautiful garden yearly. \u00a0This is one of the best garden oasis in Singapore and one should not miss while in Singapore.<\/p>\n

A dead chameleon<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sad to see a dead chameleon upon arriving the garden.<\/p>\n

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Lush Lawn of Palm Valley – great spot for picnics<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Singapore Botanic Gardens\u00a0<\/strong>Amphitheater<\/b><\/p>\n

Events and open air concerts usually start in the evening in the Amphitheater here. \u00a0Enjoy free concert here in the evening, great way to spend time with family and friends, do bring along a mat and some fingers food.<\/p>\n

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Iconic landmark for wedding picture – Bandstand<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the most iconic landmark in botanic garden. \u00a0The gazebo also known as The Bandstand, built in 1930 and retained its original. \u00a0Couples often come here for their wedding pictures.<\/p>\n

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Prisoner of War Brick Steps – History Landmark<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tiny arrows on the bricks – go find them.<\/strong><\/p>\n

These brick steps were in fact built by Australia Prisoners-of-War during the Japanese Occupation. \u00a0If you look closer to the bricks, you will notice some tiny arrows marked on the bricks and was built irregular and uneven steps on purpose by the PoW. \u00a0Arrows were common symbols used during that time to identify Government properties. \u00a0The history only revealed recently in 1995 when 8 of former Australian prisoners of war (PoWs) visited Singapore Botanic Garden.<\/p>\n

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Fitness class conducted outdoor in the Botanic Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

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There are few benefits to workout outdoor such as more sunshine plus exercising amongst trees and wildlife can give you a healthy mood boost and can help to combat anxiety and stress too. \u00a0I love workout in the great outdoor as I sweat more!<\/p>\n

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Wood craving\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Mangrove in Botanic Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

Be creative, get fit and have fun. \u00a0Just do some basketball jump beside a huge mangrove tree is a great way to burn more fat.<\/p>\n

Mangrove normally can be found more in swamp area because they can tolerate and survive well in the salt water. \u00a0I am not too sure if this is mangrove. \u00a0It does look like one.<\/p>\n

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Swan Lake<\/strong><\/p>\n

Swan Lake is an artificial lake built in 1850 soon after the garden was built. Other than the famous swan lake, there are also two more lakes in \u00a0Botanic Garden, there are the Symphony Lake near the Amphitheater and Eco-Lake. My favorite is Swan lake.<\/p>\n

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The swan lake is a great place to get close with the water plants and fishes. \u00a0If you look closely, there are many colorful fishes waiting to be fed by people. \u00a0Some fish are really huge and it look kind of scary.<\/p>\n

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Try spot a pair of Mute Swan\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A pair of shy swans was having some privacy time at one side of the corner. These pair of mute swans was imported from Amsterdam.<\/p>\n

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Swan Lake Gazebo<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you are tired or need a rest, go to Victorian cast-iron garden shelter near Swan Lake!<\/p>\n

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Dog \u00a0Friendly Garden<\/strong><\/p>\n

It would be more fun if I bring along my dog. \u00a0Dog is allowed to explore together in this oasis garden.<\/p>\n

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Waterfall in the Ginger Gardens<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Be careful while walking through the man made cave, you shoes may get wet!<\/p>\n

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Orchid Garden – Highlight<\/strong><\/p>\n

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If you love orchid and flowers, this is the place for you. \u00a0Go in and enjoy as many as over 1000 species and 2000 hybrids of orchids. \u00a0The garden offers the largest display of orchids in the world. \u00a0Many of the flowers are named after VIP and celebrities such as Princess Diana, Elton John and Jacky Chan.<\/p>\n

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You need to pay to get it. \u00a0Adult is SGD $5 and Students and Senior citizen pay SGD $1 only.<\/p>\n

Chic Jump Rope in Botanic Garden Singapore<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Do you know 10 mins of jump rope equal to 45 mins of running. \u00a0There is technique to jump, all you need is practice. \u00a0Jump like a dragonfly not an elephant is the key. \u00a0Jump rope is easy after you master the skill. \u00a0Jump rope won’t cause trouble for your knee too.<\/p>\n

Jump Rope like the greatest boxer Mohammad Ali<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check it out here!<\/p>\n