Jurong Eco-Garden
South West
Jurong Eco-Garden, popularly known as Chinese Garden, is a beautifully designed park located in Jurong East, Singapore. Established in 1975 by the JTC Corporation, it reflects the northern Chinese imperial style of architecture and landscaping, harmoniously blending traditional Chinese architectural features with the natural environment. The garden is famous for its iconic 13-arch White Rainbow Bridge inspired by the Seventeen-Arch Bridge of Beijing's Summer Palace, and a pair of marble stone lions guarding the main entrance. Visitors can explore the Cloud Pagoda, a seven-story structure surrounded by the twelve Chinese zodiac animal sculptures, and the Twin Pagodas, which embody the Yin-Yang principle through their contrasting designs. The Stone Boat and Tea Pavilion reflect traditional Peking style architecture, while the Bamboo Grove and waterfall, added in the 2024 redevelopment, pay homage to Chinese cultural symbolism and provide a cooling natural ambiance. The garden is connected to the adjacent Japanese Garden via two bridges, including the newly built Moonrise Bridge, forming part of the larger Jurong Lake Gardens. The Grand Arch, once housing courtyards and a fishpond, has been replaced with a timber structure housing a gallery and restaurant. Jurong Eco-Garden offers a unique cultural and horticultural experience, celebrating Chinese heritage in a tranquil urban setting.
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Astuce: The best time to visit Jurong Eco-Garden is during the cooler morning hours or late afternoon to avoid midday heat. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets or check entry requirements online in advance, especially during weekends and public holidays, as the garden can be popular. Discounts may be available for seniors, students, and large groups. The garden is easily accessible via the Chinese Garden MRT station, with entrances designed for pedestrian convenience. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended to explore the extensive pathways and bridges. Don't miss the newly added aquatic garden and Sunken Garden, which feature diverse plant species.
Faits intéressants
- •The White Rainbow Bridge is modeled after the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at Beijing's Summer Palace.
- •The Cloud Pagoda is surrounded by stone sculptures representing the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.
- •The Twin Pagodas symbolize the Yin-Yang principle, with one tower representing Yang and the other Yin.
- •The marble stone lions at the main entrance were sculpted from Taiwanese marble.
- •The Bamboo Grove and waterfall were newly added in the 2024 redevelopment to enhance cultural symbolism and natural cooling.
Histoire
Plans for Jurong Eco-Garden began in 1968, with construction starting in 1971 and completion in 1975.
Originally developed by JTC Corporation, the garden was designed to showcase northern Chinese imperial garden styles.
In 1989, the East Entrance opened alongside the Chinese Garden MRT station to improve accessibility.
The garden underwent renovations in 1989 and a major refurbishment in 2014 to restore pavilions, pagodas, and pathways.
From 2019 to 2024, extensive redevelopment introduced new features such as the aquatic garden and Bamboo Grove, while some older structures like the main building of the Grand Arch were replaced with modern timber constructions.
Guide du lieu
White Rainbow Bridge1975
A 13-arch bridge inspired by the Seventeen-Arch Bridge at the Summer Palace in Beijing, it serves as a picturesque crossing and a key architectural feature of the garden.
Cloud Pagoda1975
A seven-story pagoda situated on a small hill known as Cloud Pagoda Plateau, designed following the Linggu Temple Pagoda style from Nanjing. It is surrounded by stone sculptures of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Twin Pagodas1975
Two three-story pagodas named Cloud Draping Tower and Moon Receiving Tower, designed to embody the Yin-Yang principle with contrasting broader and slender forms.
Stone Boat and Tea Pavilion1975
The Stone Boat features traditional Peking style architecture, while the Tea Pavilion consists of three interconnected pavilions with meandering galleries reminiscent of the Summer Palace.
Bamboo Grove and Waterfall2024
Added in the 2024 redevelopment, the Bamboo Grove symbolizes moral integrity and resilience, while the waterfall provides natural cooling through generated wind.
Grand Arch Building1975 (original), 2024 (redevelopment)
Originally a Chinese arch building with two courtyards and a central fishpond, it was replaced in 2024 by a mass-engineered timber structure housing the Jurong Lake Gardens Gallery and a restaurant.