I Walked Across the Supertrees Skyway & Observatory

Above the Garden: The Supertree Skyway and Observatory The Supertrees at Gardens by the Bay look as though they have arrived from another planet. Towering steel structures rise from the gardens, their enormous canopies spreading across the sky while ferns, orchids, bromeliads and other plants climb their trunks. From the ground, they are already an impressive sight. But it is only when you go up that you begin to appreciate just how extraordinary this place really is. My first stop is the OCBC Skyway, the elevated walkway connecting two of the Supertrees. Suspended around 22 metres above the ground, the Skyway provides a completely different perspective of the gardens. Stepping onto the walkway, the first thing I notice is the height. The path is relatively narrow, with open railings that leave the gardens clearly visible below. There is a slight movement as you walk, just enough to remind you that you are suspended high above the ground. From up here, the gardens take on an entirely different appearance. Visitors below look remarkably small as they move along the paths, while the Flower Dome and Cloud Forest can be seen among the greenery. In the distance, the distinctive towers of Marina Bay Sands rise above the trees, with the Singapore skyline stretching beyond them. The real surprise, however, is being at eye level with the Supertrees themselves. From the ground, their enormous trunks appear almost completely covered in greenery. From the Skyway, you can see the details that are invisible from below—the layers of planting, the leaves and flowers growing across the structures, and the intricate engineering hidden among the vegetation. For a moment, it feels less like walking through a garden and more like walking through the canopy of a futuristic forest. The Skyway is not a particularly long walk, but it completely changes the way you experience Gardens by the Bay. From ground level, the Supertrees are something you look up at. From the Skyway, you are actually among them. After returning to the ground, the journey continues upward once again, this time to the Supertree Observatory. Located near the top of the tallest Supertree, approximately 50 metres above the ground, the Observatory offers an entirely different experience. A lift takes you up through the enormous structure, and suddenly the garden that seemed so large from below is spread out beneath you. The view from the observation deck is spectacular. Gardens by the Bay stretches below like a carefully designed green landscape, with the Supertrees, lakes, paths and conservatories fitting together almost like a miniature model. Beyond the gardens, Marina Bay, the Singapore skyline and the Singapore Strait create a much larger panorama. The additional height makes a remarkable difference. The Supertrees that seemed enormous from the ground now appear almost manageable, while the city extends in every direction. Far below, traffic continues to move through the streets, but from this height the constant activity of Singapore seems strangely peaceful. There is also something fascinating about knowing what these giant structures actually do. The Supertrees are not simply enormous pieces of futuristic architecture. They incorporate environmental technologies, including solar panels and systems that contribute to the operation of the gardens. As I look across Singapore from the Observatory, the whole concept of Gardens by the Bay becomes clearer. This is a place where nature, architecture and technology have been deliberately brought together rather than kept separate. Eventually, the light begins to change and the Supertrees start to glow as evening approaches. The experience of the Skyway and Observatory now feels like two halves of the same journey. The OCBC Skyway is about being close to the Supertrees seeing their plants, feeling the height and looking down into the gardens. The Supertree Observatory is about perspective seeing the gardens, Marina Bay and the city as one enormous landscape. And at Janice Wong café there is a refreshment waiting. Together, they provide two completely different ways of experiencing one of Singapore's most remarkable landmarks. Standing high above Gardens by the Bay, surrounded by these enormous futuristic trees and looking across the Singapore skyline, it is easy to understand why the Supertrees have become such an iconic part of the city. Sometimes the best way to appreciate Singapore is not from the street below, but from high above it one Supertree at a time. My YouTube channels: "Darwin walking tours"    / @arounddarwinnt   "Darwin Limousines":    / darwinlimousines   "Marx Wegener”:    / marxwegener   “The Traveller, AirTag #4”:    / @airtag4-thetraveller988   Please like and share. ______________________________________________________ #marxwegener #singapore #supertree #sightseeing