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Singapore Botanic Gardens vs Sri Mariamman Temple
Both are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Singapore Botanic Gardens scores significantly higher than Sri Mariamman Temple. Singapore Botanic Gardens comes in at #2 in Singapore with approval from 7 reviewers like Lonely Planet, Concierge and Michelin Guide.
Singapore Botanic Gardens
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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."
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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."
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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."
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Condé Nast Traveler
Editor's Pick
"This beautiful 166-acre property is an oasis in the otherwise urban landscape of the city."
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Don't miss the exquisite National Orchid Garden, with some 700 species of flower (180 of them native to Singapore).
Sri Mariamman Temple
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244 South Bridge Rd, Singapore 058793, Singapore
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Fodor's
"Singapore's oldest Hindu temple has a pagoda-like entrance topped by one of the most ornate gopurams (pyramidal gateway towers) you're likely to ever see outside of South India."
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Frommer's
"As the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, Sri Mariamman has been the central point of Hindu tradition and culture."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Paradoxically in the middle of Chinatown, this is the oldest Hindu temple in Singapore, originally built in 1823, then rebuilt in 1843."
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Afar Magazine
"Both beautiful and creepy, it is full of intricacies and mystery."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Sri Mariamman Temple, the oldest Hindu temple in the city, is decorated with a host of multicoloured statues of divinities. A must-see during your tour of Singapore's Chinatown."
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