The annual Chinese New Year festival, River Hongbao, is back. This year's edition will take place from Jan. 27 to Feb. 5, 2025, at Gardens by the Bay. It will commemorate Singapore's 60 years of Far East Organization Children's Garden. Opening Hours Thurs - Sun & PH: 9.00am - 7.00pm (Last admission at 6.00pm) Waterplay closure: 6.30pm *School Holidays Opening Hours. Tues ^ - Sun: 9.00am - 7.00pm (Last admission at 6.00pm) Waterplay closure: 6.30pm This Chinese New Year, Gardens by the Bay ushers in the Year of the Snake with Spring Blossoms, Opening Hours. Fri, 17 Jan - Sun, 23 Feb 2025. 9.00am - 9.00pm. Just like last year, River Hongbao 2025 will be taking place at Gardens by the Bay, and will span from now till 5th February 2025. Entry is free , and here’s a handy table showing River Hongbao’s opening hours for you to plan your visits. Traditional Chinese houses in Lijiang Old Town; Chinese pagodas and pavilions; Over 1,000 stunning dahlias and various popular Chinese New Year blooms; If you’re planning to visit, I recommend going early in the morning to avoid the crowd. The Flower Dome is open from 9am to 9pm daily. You can purchase the ticket online here. Entrance: Jixian Celebrate the Year of the Snake with River Hongbao 2025, one of the first major events to commemorate Singapore’s 60th birthday in 2025, at Gardens by the Bay! Immerse yourself in the festivities with stunning lantern displays, thrilling stage performances, and fun-filled carnival games. This Chinese New Year festival takes place at Gardens by the Bay, combining traditional Lunar New Year festivities with tributes to Singapore’s diamond jubilee. Expect dazzling lantern displays, firecracker, cultural performances, interactive exhibits, and festive cheer at Gardens by the Bay which will run from January 27th to February 5th, 2025. After a magical run of its annual Christmas Wonderland and first Christmas Train Show, Gardens by the Bay sheds its shiny tinsel to prepare for the lively festivities of Chinese New Year.Aside Every season brings about new displays at Gardens by the Bay, and this Chinese New Year is no exception.The Spring Blossoms 2025 display pays homage to this year’s snake zodiac, featuring over Its 39th edition will return to Gardens by the Bay in 2025. Opening Hours. River Hongbao is one of the most highly anticipated Chinese New Year events in This year’s River Hongbao features various giant glowing lanterns scattered all around Gardens by the Bay, nightly stage performances by local and overseas performers, food street, interactive exhibition that showcases the historical development of Chinese New Year markets in Singapore, as well as carnival rides and games. River Hongbao 2025 Highlights 1. Chinese New Year Lantern Sets around Gardens by the Bay. Impressive SG60-themed large scale lantern displays are set to celebrate Singapore’s 60th year of independence with stunning visual artistry at River Hongbao 2025. Supertree Grove and The Meadow will be closed to the public in preparation of River Hongbao. 27 & 28 Jan 2025: 5.30pm to 6.30pm; 29 Jan – 5 Feb 2025: 1.30pm to 2.30pm This Chinese New Year, Gardens by the Bay ushers in the Year of the Snake with Spring Blossoms, a floral display inspired by Legend of the White Snake – one of China’s four great folktales, which tells the story of the union between a mortal man, Xu Xian, and a female snake spirit, Bai Suzhen, also known as Madam White Snake. Supertree Grove and The Meadow will be closed to the public in preparation of River Hongbao. 27 & 28 Jan 2025: 5.30pm to 6.30pm; 29 Jan – 5 Feb 2025: 1.30pm to 2.30pm Explore the beautiful Gardens by the Bay natural park, located in the heart of Singapore, and home to over 1.5 million plants. In this guide, we’ll take you through all you need to know about visiting the nature park, from opening hours to ticketing, where it’s located, a little history, and what to see. Rated No. 8 World's Top Attraction by Tripadvisor 2024 Travellers' Choice, Gardens by the Bay is one of Asia’s premier horticultural destinations. Discover a scenic paradise for nature and photography enthusiasts, as well as for the whole family! 20% off Chinese New Year eShop Promotion. See all opening times. Gardens by the Bay offers a scenic paradise for nature and photography lovers, as well as the 20% off Chinese New Year eShop Promotion. Discover an assortment of Chinese New Year centrepiece plants and plants cultivated in-house by Gardens by the Bay’s horticulturists. This Chinese New Year, immerse yourself in the festive ambience at River Hongbao 2024 happening at Gardens by the Bay this Feb 2024! Venue: Gardens by the BayDates: 8 - 17 Feb 2024Admission: Free Enjoy an enchanting Chinese New Year experience at Gardens by the Bay with the delightful mascots Xiaohe (晓河) and Dragon 'Wei Long' (伟龙) from River Hongbao! Immerse yourself in the festive
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