There are a total of 18 Supertrees towering majestically at Gardens By the Bay in Marina South - 12 at the Supertree Grove while six others are in clusters of threes at the Silver and Golden Gardens. These gigantic man-made creations took five years in the making; stretching from 25 to 50 metres into the sky. Singapore then proudly unveiled their latest iconic landmark: The World's First 'Mechanical Forest' on 29th June 2012 to the world.
Each Supertree is made of an inner concrete core, a steel framework trunk, a planting panel and a canopy. Within the steel framework is an Eco-system of various species of plants, orchids and bromeliads which were specially selected from around the world.
Shaped like an inverted umbrella, thousands of wire rods formed its canopy that acts as temperature moderators and providing shade to visitors beneath. Eleven trees have built-in solar cells that convert solar energy to generate power lights throughout the park. They also collect rain water used for irrigation and fountain displays.
Connecting two Supertrees and meandering through other Supertrees is a 128-metre long suspended walkway called The OCBC Skyway. Entrance ticket: SGD5/3 per adult/child.
Security guard at the elevator to ensure a smooth passage all the way up. Indeed, it's like being shot straight up to heaven within seconds without the clouds drifting by.
The elevator door opened. We're in Heaven! The air so fresh, the scenery was stunning!
Looking down while holding tightly onto the hand rail. My heart dropped! But it was fun looking at the people walking around like ants! And when the 'ants' wave at you!
Looking through the wire walkway suspended seven storeys above the ground. My legs went wobbly weak. Some naughty guys purposely jumped and ran along the walkway making it shaky to enjoy a moment of amusement and thrill.
With a dizzy head and a pounding heart, I decided not to proceed further. What if i got numb legs half way there? Cannot understand why some parents still drag their little kids even when they were screaming their lungs out and wailing their eyes out!
So my niece went for the exclusive walk all by herself! Doesn't she feel scared at all?
And even help a family take their pictures right in the middle of the narrow walkway!
An aerial view of The financial district area, Marina Bay Sands and Bay South Garden.
The Singapore Flyer and The surrounding gardens.
A walk in the sky is truly an unforgettable sensation. Love it or Don't even do it!
My niece was in high spirit. She did it! An adrenaline rush experience that left her heart still pumping fast even after she has got her feet back on the ground.
Too bad, it was a fear factor for me! Although i did not complete the journey, it was Great to be up there even for a little while! And also having a leisure walk around the Supertree Grove, laze in the shade of the Supertree and taking numerous pictures of them! A time well spent admiring The World's First Mechanical Forest. (Wonder if the birds, bugs, bees and butterflies love this fanciful forest? Or should they create some mechanical ones as well?)
Ending the day mesmerized by the magical lights and music of the OCBC Garden Rhapsody. (expect interrupted sounds contributed by furious slapping of buzzing mosquitoes!!)
NOTE:
1. Last admission to the OCBC Skyway is 8:30pm.
2. Health and Safety Precautions should be taken while on the Skywalk.
3. If you're fear of heights, don't go for the OCBC Skyway as it's one way up in one tree and down the other!
Giving me jelly legs oledi by just looking at the heights.
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