The history of the Singapore Botanic Garden can be traced down to way back in 1859 to man named Lawrence Nicen. It Lawrence who designed the gardens in his famed style that later went on to influence numerous English landscape gardens and public parks. While this took place in the 18th century, his designs and work can be seen even in today’s era.

The early role of the garden was to foster agricultural development in the region. This was done by collecting, growing, experimenting and finally distributing plants that were considered potentially useful. One of the biggest successes that arose from the garden was that off rubber or as its generic name is ‘Hevea Brasiliensis’. It was the crop that transformed the region which includes that of the neighbouring countries as well. Another plant that the garden had success with is orchids. There is an entire section dedicated to the plant.

Not only has the Singapore Botanic Garden led the way with research and practice, it also has a rich history. So, in a way you can say that it earned its place in the UNESCO sites. That and the fact that the garden is gorgeous. Let’s take a look at the garden, shall we?