The National Orchid Gardens are contained within the expansive Botanical Gardens and were established in 1928.

The range of orchids on display is a massive 60,000 specimens from 700 species and 3000 hybrids. One of the highlights is the Orchidarium whereby selective immaculate specimens are named after visiting international dignitaries like Princess Diana and Margaret Thatcher.

The main orchid gardens are split into four sections according to the season colours of summer, autumn, spring and winter.

There is also the must see 'Tan Hoon Siang Mist House' where orchids are set against a tropical foliage backdrop. This feature is a great way to get up close and personal with the flora on display.

Recently opened is the 'Cool House' where climatic conditions replicate high altitude locations where spectacular orchids and fascinating carnivorous plant are found. Be sure to also take time to view the Bromeliad collection where 300 species and 500 hybrids of exotic plants from Cental and South America are on display.

The orchid gardens, which hold the largest range of orchids on earth, are open daily and there is a small admission fee.