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Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya TemplevsSingapore Botanic Gardens
Both are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Singapore Botanic Gardens is the choice of most reviewers compared to Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple. Singapore Botanic Gardens comes in at #2 in Singapore with positive reviews from 7 publications like Frommer's, The Telegraph and Condé Nast Traveler.
Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
366 Race Course Rd, Singapore 218636, Singapore
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Fodor's "The Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya is better known by its popular name because, for a small donation, you can pull a switch that lights countless bulbs around a 50-foot Buddha." Full review
Frommer's "Thai elements influence this temple, from the chedi (stupa) roofline to the huge Thai-style Buddha image inside." Full review
Lonely Planet "Opposite the Leong San See Temple, the Sakaya Muni Buddha Gaya Temple, also known as the Temple of 1000 Lights, is dominated by a 15m-tall, 300-tonne Buddha." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The highpoint of your tour of the Temple of 1,000 Lights, one of the city's most famous religious buildings, is the monumental statue of a sitting buddha (15m high) illuminated by 989 electric lightbulbs." Full review
Singapore Botanic Gardens Fodor's
Concierge Frommer's Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler Michelin Guide
The Telegraph
Time Out
1 Cluny Road, Singapore 259569, Singapore
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Fodor's "The gardens were begun in 1859 and carry the hallmarks of Victorian garden design—gazebos, pavilions, and ornate bandstands included." Full review
Concierge "Originally developed in 1869 for the scientific study of cash crops like cocoa and nutmeg, this beautiful 166-acre property is an oasis in the otherwise urban landscape of the city."
Frommer's "Carved out within the tropical setting lies a marshgarden awash with water lilies and papyrus plants." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Established in 1860, this wonderful 52-hectare park retains an aura of Victorian gentility, with its swan lake, symphony stage and themed gardens." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "This beautiful 166-acre property is an oasis in the otherwise urban landscape of the city." Full review
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Don't miss the exquisite National Orchid Garden, with some 700 species of flower (180 of them native to Singapore).
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A veritable oasis where over 2,000 varieties of trees, plants and flowers - see the National Orchid Garden." Full review
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An enchanting stroll as near to perfection as it gets.
The Telegraph "Explore Singapore Botanic Garden like a local: go for a jog through the meandering pathways framed by lush greenery or, if not, take part in one of many complimentary exercise classes." Full review
Time Out "Established in 1859, the Gardens is a tranquil respite from the city buzz." Full review
