GARDENS BY THE BAY & MARINA
BAY SANDS SKYPARK, SINGAPORE
Experience the future of horticulture at Gardens
by the Bay, a national garden showcasing over
1,000,000 plants from over 19,000 species. Stare
in wonder at the Flower Dome, the world's largest
columnless greenhouse and Supertree Grove with
vertical metal gardens at a staggering 50-metre
height. These metal gardens feature a diverse range
of wonderful flora and fauna, which is all upkept
with advanced green technologies. Afterwards,
ascend to the 191-metre-high Marina Bay Sands
Skypark observation deck, admiring views of the
Singapore skyline and gardens below.
MATEUS PALACE GARDENS,
PORTUGAL
At Vila Real, you are treated to a visit to the
extraordinary Mateus Palace - the building made
famous on the Mateus Rosé wine label. A perfect
example of Baroque architecture, the palace was
designed to present a series of vistas and mirror
images. Its delightful gardens are among the most
beautiful in Europe, with topiaries, box hedges,
elegant statues and a spectacular tunnel of cedars.
If you are visiting during winter, you can also see
the grand old camellias in bloom.
SHUKKEI-EN GARDEN,
JAPAN
Located in Hiroshima, Shukkei-en Garden
translates to the "shrunken scenery
garden,"
an apt description for this intriguing
landscape. Modelled on the beautiful landscape
of Xihu in China, the gardens date back to
1620 and are full of enchanting miniature
forests, valleys and mountain landscapes.
Take a leisurely stroll along its winding garden
paths and around the central pond, which
is surrounded by several traditional tea
houses.
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Discover Gardens by the Bay on our Iconic
Singapore optional excursion on Bangkok,
Bali & Beyond ocean journey.
Visit Mateus Palace gardens on our Mateus
Palace & Gardens included excursion on
Portugal's River of Gold river voyage.
Discover Shukkei-en garden on our
Hiroshima Castle & Shukkei-en Garden
optional excursion on Far Eastern
Horizons ocean voyage.
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