Gardens by the Bay - Bay East Garden

#visitsingapore We had a lovely sunset evening walk around the Bay East Garden after shopping at Marina Bay Sands. Bay East Garden is 32 hectares (79 acres) in size and it has a 2-kilometre (1.2 mi) promenade frontage bordering the Marina Reservoir. Gardens by the Bay was part of the nation's plans to transform its "Garden City" to a "City in a Garden", with the aim of raising the quality of life by enhancing greenery and flora in the city. First announced by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at Singapore's National Day Rally in 2005, Gardens by the Bay was intended to be Singapore's premier urban outdoor recreation space and a national icon. Bay East Garden provides visitors with an unobstructed view of the city skyline. It is designed as a series of large tropical leaf-shaped gardens, each with its own specific landscaping design, character and theme. There’s a lovely lake area where you can sit and relax by the steps with a great view of the beautifully landscaped gardens and watch the sunset at the same time. Entry is free and of course, the best time to visit is in the evening when it’s cooler.