Historic Site · Singapore, Singapore
Gardens by the Bay
The Gardens by the Bay (GBTB) is an urban park spanning 105 hectares (260 acres) in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. Built 2012.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Singapore, Singapore |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 2012 |
| Coordinates | 1.2847° N, 103.8650° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Gardens by the Bay is known for
The Gardens by the Bay (GBTB) is an urban park spanning 105 hectares (260 acres) in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir.
About Gardens by the Bay
The Gardens by the Bay (GBTB) is an urban park spanning 105 hectares (260 acres) in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden in Marina South, Bay East Garden with the Founders' Memorial in Marina East, and Bay Central Garden in the Downtown Core and Kallang. The largest of the gardens at 54 hectares (130 acres) is the Bay South Garden, designed by Grant Associates.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Gardens by the Bay website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Seletar Airport (XSP) |
| Distance from the airport | 9.0 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) · Singapore, Singapore · 10.0 miles away
- Hang Nadim International Airport (BTH) · Batam, Indonesia · 20.9 miles away
- Senai International Airport (JHB) · Johor Bahru, Malaysia · 28.1 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gardens by the Bay?
The Gardens by the Bay (GBTB) is an urban park spanning 105 hectares (260 acres) in the Central Region of Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir.
Where is Gardens by the Bay located?
Gardens by the Bay is in Singapore, Singapore. Its coordinates are 1.2847° N, 103.8650° E.
How do I get to Gardens by the Bay?
The nearest town is Singapore, and the nearest airport is Seletar Airport (XSP), about 9.0 miles away (straight line).
When was Gardens by the Bay built?
Gardens by the Bay was built 2012.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gardens_by_the_Bay — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q630135 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.