Have Perut Will Travel...: JHB Day 3 │ Gardens by the Bay!

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Monday, 15 September 2025

JHB Day 3 │ Gardens by the Bay!

Off the Bucket List

If yesterday was about the Merlion and Changi’s waterfalls, then today was all about Gardens by the Bay and Haji Lane. We were excited to finally tick these places off our list.

Rainy Start at Gardens by the Bay

We came out of the Gardens by the Bay MRT station and were greeted by heavy rain. We waited for a while, but when it did not stop, we decided to move on—at least as far as Satay by the Bay. There, we chose to wait for the weather to improve and ordered two iced lemongrass drinks, an orange juice, popiah, and rojak. The food kept us happy as we waited, and the total came to SGD18.90 (≈ MYR58/USD15/EUR13).

Exploring in Full Swing

By half past eleven, the rain had eased into a light drizzle. That was our cue to begin exploring properly. We walked around, enjoyed the views, and took plenty of photos. Before long, we reached the famous domed conservatories and decided to go inside.

We paid SGD46.00 (≈ MYR143/USD36/EUR31) per person to enter both the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest. Walking into the Flower Dome felt like stepping into another world, filled with plants from many parts of the globe, all under one huge glass roof.

Nature and Dinosaurs

After the Flower Dome, we moved on to the Cloud Forest. Surrounded by lush greenery and cool air, we learned about ancient plants that once grew alongside dinosaurs. Brendan especially loved the Jurassic themed experience, which included large dinosaur displays and interactive zones that made everything feel alive.

We spent more than two hours enjoying both conservatories, completely absorbed in the beauty and the stories they told.

On to the Next Stop

When we finally left Gardens by the Bay, we walked toward Marina Bay Sands Hotel. From there, we called a Grab car and headed to our last stop of the day, ready for another adventure.

Be sure to catch our previous video to see what we did next!