What the hell is that? Can't remember coming across this in my research about Singapore. Once I did a quick bit of internet research on my phone I found that the weird trees and the glasshouses are part of a new attraction called Gardens by the Bay. Ok, so I am definitely going to have to check that out. Not just because it looks cool, but entry is free!
After returning to earth from the Singapore Flyer it is to the next man-made height of Singapore on my list, the SkyPark of Marina Bay Sands. The SkyPark is only a short walk down Raffles Avenue and then across the Helix Bridge, which I walked across a couple of days ago. Once in the Marina Bay Complex it was a short walk through the mall and its expensive retail outlets, and then into the hotel lobby where I found the entrance to the SkyPark. You would think that after paying I would take the elevator to the top and enjoy the views right? Wrong! Before I could enjoy the observation deck I had to deal with the paparazzi. You know, how you have to get your picture taken in front of a blue screen so they can then try and sell you some crappy picture of yourself superimposed on a picture of the SkyPark. This really gives me the shits. Sure, I can't blame them for trying to bleed tourists dry, but just leave me alone when I say I am not interested. I refused to smile at all for the forced photographs.
In a nutshell, the SkyPark observation deck is shithouse. There is no shade and the views from the Singapore Flyer are much better. Can't believe I paid $20 for this. Anyway, here's a picture.