Rock Garden (Gardens by the Bay) - The Canyon

Rock Garden (Gardens by the Bay) - The Canyon (2022 0414)

 

Locate: Gardens by the Bay

Address: 18 Marina Gardens Dr, Singapore 018953

Getting There:

MRT BayFront (CE1/DT16) Exit B (Marina Bay Sands Hotel) via Underpass: Gardens by the Bay (Bay South)

The Canyon features the world’s largest collection of sculptural rocks along a 400-metre trail inspired by the dragon.

Be awed by the intriguing shapes and imposing sizes of one-of-a-kind ancient rock forms sourced from Shandong, China. Adding to the exotic appeal are mystical creature sculptures as well as plant species unique to arid regions.

Yellow Rain Tree (Albizia Saman ‘Yellow’)

With every thousand raintree seeds sown, only one grows into a yellow tree. You can call this rare cultivar a beautiful stroke of serendipity because it’s born from a genetic mutation.

Dragonfly

Crafted from salvaged metal, this gigantic dragonfly sculpture symbolises the Gardens’ environmental sustainability efforts. Designed by Italian sculptor Simone Belotti; donated by Ms Juanita Foo.

Marco Drago

The work of Italian sculptor Simone Belotti, this metallic dragon was born out of an original story by Mr John Koh. In the tale, a dragon named Marco Drago journeyed to the East and found its way to Gardens by the Bay. As you can see, the mystical creature has now made the Gardens its home.

Huabiao (Chinese Totem)

The Huabiao is an ornamental stone column often seen in classical Chinese architecture. Traditionally made out of marble or jade, it features an intricately carved dragon coiled around the column as a symbol of authority and prosperity. The Canyon showcases two modern interpretations crafted in granite. The taller of the two stands at 10 metres and towers over the placid waters of Marina Bay.