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Friday 29-Jun-2012

Singapore opens 1 billion dollar park to boost tourism

Gardens by the Bay, a park filled with flora and fauna found in regions like South America and Africa, will attract as many as 5 million visitors a year

By  Traveltechie Bureau | Bangkok

Singapore has opened its S $1 billion ($782 million) 101-hectare (250-acre) downtown park.

Gardens by the Bay, a park filled with flora and fauna found in regions like South America and Africa, will attract as many as 5 million visitors a year.

The botanical space, which includes six themed gardens and two climate-controlled conservatories, sits on reclaimed land across from the downtown casino resort.