Chinese Garden - a Hidden Gem in Singapore

I'm always trying to get the kids out and about for some fresh air, stretch their legs and explore new places. It's a great feeling to be surrounded by nature, to unwind after a hectic week.

Today we decided on the Chinese Garden. The kids have never been as it is a little out of the way.

There were not many people when we were there, probably because the Chinese Garden is not as highly regarded as Botanic Gardens or Gardens by the Bay. But to us, this just added to the beauty of the garden. It was so peaceful and serene. We could stroll through and bask in the beautiful scenery at our own leisurely pace.

It is truly a hidden gem in our bustling city!

We were immediately impressed as we were greeted by the sight of the twin pagodas when we entered the Garden.

The rest of the Garden was equally impressive! It offers a beautiful landscape that is unique and hardly seen in Singapore. A sprawling lake surrounded by lush greenery, dotted with grand pagodas, pavilions, arches and bridges.

There are ample seating areas to just sit back, relax and enjoy the view. While at the same time, plenty of space for the kids to run around and burn some energy.

Besides the statues of famous heroes in Chinese history, we were drawn by this majestic-looking pagoda that stood tall in the middle of the garden and made our way there.

This Cloud Piercing Pagoda is seven storeys tall and is open to public. The boys insisted we had to climb all the way up to take a look.

So we did. It was a tiring climb but was well worth the effort.

We were rewarded with spectacular views and the refreshing cold wind blowing on our hot faces when we reached the top.

We followed the signs pointing to the Japanese Garden, which is connected by this eye-catching bridge. But unfortunately didn't have enough time to cross over as it closes at 7pm.

Just beside this bridge, there is the Garden of Abundance, where the kids spent a lot of time running around spotting the statues of the 12 Chinese Zodiac animals. The little one also enjoyed sitting and posing on the mini stone benches with the various animals.

Then we made our way to one of these pavilions to give our tired feet a rest.

We came prepared with our picnic and had dinner there whilst watching the turtles and fish swimming close by. Expectedly, the boys ate much faster than they usually do at home!

We were fortunate to catch the sun setting as we made our way back. Who would have thought these beautiful views can be found in Singapore?

I've never seen such beautifully vibrant red sky, let alone in Singapore!

And look at this stunning PURPLE sky as the sun set further! Simply breath-taking.