By Natalie White

Gardens by the Bay is a park spanning 101 hectares of reclaimed land in central Singapore, adjacent to the Marina Reservoir. The park consists of three waterfront gardens: Bay South Garden, Bay East Garden and Bay Central Garden. It is the largest horticultural oasis nestled in Singapore’s downtown at Marina Bay.

Taking place at Flower Dome & Cloud Forest within Gardens by the Bay in Singapore, 'Flight of Fancy' is a brand new thematic floral display featuring hot-air balloons hovering over a field in the Flower Dome while moth orchids 'take flight' in the Cloud Forest.

The installations opened on 3 June and will continue through 21 July 2013.

Included in the learning experience for visitors will be an exploration on how seeds disperse by wind and plants pollinate with the help of winged creatures and more!

Cloud Forest
Step out of the concrete jungle into a realm high in the mountains where you can learn about rare plants and their fast-disappearing environment.

Take in breathtaking mountain views surrounded by diverse vegetation and hidden floral gems that disappear into the clouds.

Flower Dome
Step into the Flower Dome and you’ll be standing in awe of nature. Spectacular and innovative in design, it is one of the icons of Bay South Garden. The Flower Dome replicates the cool-dry climate of Mediterranean regions like South Africa, California and parts of Spain and Italy. Home to a collection of plants from deserts all over the world, it showcases the adaptations of plants to arid environments. Stop and smell the flowers in the colourful changing displays of the Flower Field, which reflects different seasons, festivals and themes.

Enjoy a cooling and leisurely stroll through the Flower Dome and experience the eerie profile of the baobabs, surrounded by fascinating succulents. Immerse yourself in the spectacular view of the Marina reservoir skyline, as you embark on your journey through the Mediterranean Basin, South West Australia, South Africa, Central Chile and California.  You'll discover amazing plants and flowers from different corners of the globe, and you'll be amazed by how different parts of the trees are used in daily lives across different cultures.