Singapore Botanic Gardens（新加坡植物园）

The Singapore Botanic Gardens is a 156-year-old tropical garden located at the fringe of the Singapore's main shopping belt.It is one of three gardens，and the only tropical garden，to be honored as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Early in the nation's independence，Singapore Botanic Gardens'expertise helped to transform the island into a tropical Garden City，an image and moniker for which the nation is widely known.Singapore's Botanic Gardens is the only one in the world that opens from 5：00 a.m.to midnight every day of the year.More than 10000 species of flora is spread over its 82-hectare area，which is stretched vertically；the longest distance between the northern and southern ends is 2.5 km.The Botanic Gardens receives abou t4.5 million visitors annually.

National Orchid Garden is the main attraction within the Botanic Garden.Located on the mid-western side of the Garden，the hilly 3-hectare site has a collection of more than 1000 species and 2000 hybrids of orchids.The Singapore Botanic Gardens has a small tropica lrainfores tof around 6 hectares in size，which is older than the gardens themselves.Located next to the National Orchid Garden，this 1-hectare garden brings together members of the Zingiberaceae family.Jacob Ball as Children's Garden is located at the quieter northern end of the Botanic Gardens.It has its own visitor centre with a café.It opened on Children's Day，October 1，2007.The National Parks Board claims it is Asia's first children's garden.There are play areas like the Water Play area，a small playground，tree-houses with slides，and a maze.There are also interactive exhibits that teach how photosynthesis takes place，and a mini-garden that showcases how plants may be used to make dyes and beverages，or as herbs.

新加坡植物园是一个有着156年历史的热带花园，位于新加坡主要购物区的边缘。作为三大花园之一，它是唯一一个被联合国教科文组织列为世界遗产的热带花园。园内有10000多种植物，每年接待约450万游客。(https://www.daowen.com)

国立胡姬花园是植物园的主要景点，有超过1000个兰花品种和2000种杂交兰花。新加坡植物园有一个大约6公顷的小热带雨林，比植物园本身还要古老。互动展览区展示光合作用的过程；迷你花园展示植物如何被用来制造染料、饮料或草药。