If it is too hot to enjoy gardens outside, why not build a hollow mountain with a cool cloud forest on the outside, complete with mist, underneath a huge glass dome?
The Cloud Forest consists of a large, hollow, man-made “rock” planted with flowers, ferns, mosses, and climbers. The entire construction is misted every two hours, and this is the main attraction: visitors time their visit to enjoy the cooling sensation of mist on their skin while strolling the 6 stories of criss-crossing walkways in the skies. Because this is Singapore, one can naturally ride the elevator all the way up.
But the best surprise awaits the one who makes it all the way down and still has eyes for more beauty: the waterfall cascades down into a clear pool lined with the most interesting ferns, mosses, epiphytes, and climbers. Oh if only I had a private garden in a cool, shady area – this and a few trees would be the gorgeous landscape. Who cares if there was no sun, as long as there are ferns, mosses, and no mosquitoes?
(Marina Bay Sands, Singapore; July 2018)
October 24, 2018 at 6:18 pm
Aw we totally missed this highlight when we were in Singapore in the spring… Next time!
Derek & Carine
http://www.wediditourway.com
October 24, 2018 at 6:28 pm
I am sure it will still be there for you to see! Also, I felt Singapore is filled with nice surprises to experience for weeks. 🙂
October 24, 2018 at 6:29 pm
That’s true! Did you go to the Hawker Center to eat? I looked the food in Singapore.
October 24, 2018 at 7:16 pm
Food was why I went! I love noodle soup. And yes I did, was introduced by a colleague who just moved there. We had chili crab of course. 🙂
October 24, 2018 at 7:17 pm
Sweet! We went there twice and had Indian both times. It was so good and pretty cheap!