Jurong Lake Gardens: Singapore's Third National Garden — Now Bigger Than Ever
Tucked away in the western end of Singapore, within the Jurong Lake District and not far from the Chinese and Japanese Gardens, lies the picturesque and family-friendly Jurong Lake Gardens . It is Singapore's third national garden — the first being the historic, UNESCO World Heritage-listed Singapore Botanic Gardens, and the second the futuristic Gardens by the Bay with its two cooled conservatories and 18 Supertrees. Unlike its siblings, Jurong Lake Gardens is a "people's garden" — designed for families, fitness enthusiasts, and nature lovers rather than for botanical research or tourism spectacles. Spanning 90 hectares , it comprises three distinct gardens: Lakeside Garden (opened 2019), the newly reopened Chinese Garden , and the Japanese Garden — both of which returned in September 2024 after five years of extensive redevelopment. 📋 Quick Facts Total size 90 hectares (3 gardens combined) Opening hours Lakeside Garden: 24 hours. Chinese ...