Gardens by the Bay, Singapore

In the middle of bustling Singapore are 250 acres devoted to the spectacular Gardens by the Bay.  These pictures say more than I ever could:

The two glass structures are conservatories, or glasshouses, whose climates are carefully controlled.  The larger “Flower Dome” maintains a drier climate, while its neighbor, “Cloud Forest” has a moist one.

There’s a grove of 18 “Supertrees” that stand from 75 to 100 feet tall.  They are planted with thousands of bromeliads, orchids, and ferns.  We took their skywalk for a bird’s eye view of the gardens.

There was a massive display of orchids, and this area with an Eastern flair was under construction but still lovely:

Another thing that fascinated me about Gardens by the Bay is that it’s built entirely on reclaimed land.  To accommodate its growth, Singapore has gone up with their high rises; they’ve gone underground with their transit and an amazing network of retail.  The only option left is out.  Google “reclaimed land in Singapore” to learn more about this engineering marvel and plans for future expansion.