Celebrate the Year of the Horse at Gardens by the Bay’s Spring Blossoms Floral Display

Venue: Flower Dome
Date: Now — 1 March 2026
Admission: Admission charge applie

This Chinese New Year, explore Spring Blossoms: Gallop into Prosperity at Flower Dome, Gardens by the Bay. Running now till 1 March 2026, the Flower Dome blooms with Jiangnan-inspired landscapes and horse lanterns to welcome the Year of the Horse

What’s in This Year’s Spring Blossoms: Gallop into Prosperity 

As you enter the Flower Dome at Gardens by the Bay, the atmosphere immediately softens. The bustle of the city fades away, replaced by a thoughtfully designed landscape inspired by classical Jiangnan-style gardens. Here, the journey is meant to be unhurried — one where you stroll, pause, and let the surroundings unfold naturally.

It’s more than a floral display. As you explore the Jiangnan-style garden, horse lanterns symbolising strength and vitality add movement to the landscape, while the Blooming Drum of Spring invites you to usher in good fortune for the Year of the Horse.

Explore Landscapes Inspired by Classical Chinese Gardens and Culture

As you explore the garden, towering horse lanterns rising up to 2.6 metres tall immediately catch your eye. Crafted by master artisans from Zigong, Sichuan — a city known for its lantern-making heritage dating back to the Tang Dynasty — each horse appears mid-gallop, inspired by the iconic Ba Jun Tu (八骏图), the iconic Chinese ink painting of eight steeds in full gallop. Adorned with delicate, hand-crafted silk flowers, the lanterns symbolise strength, vitality, and success, adding energy and movement to the landscape around you.

Around the lanterns, you’ll find yourself immersed in a Jiangnan-inspired garden designed to feel calm and contemplative. You can wander through moon gates, pause at pavilions, and admire seasonal blooms, echoing the literati tradition.

As you continue your walk, the gentle sound of cascading Die Shui (叠水) water features draws you in. Nearby, sculptural limestone rock formations inspired by Taihu stones from Lake Tai introduce naturally twisted forms shaped by nature itself. Together, the rockery and flowing water reflect the Jiangnan ideal of bringing mountains and rivers indoors, creating a landscape that feels both intimate and expansive.

Before you leave, you’re invited to strike the 2.5-metre-tall Blooming Drum of Spring, decorated with the traditional Bao Xiang (宝相) flower motif of intertwined lotus, peony, and foliage. Rooted in the auspicious saying Hua Gu Ming Chun (花鼓鸣春), which means “the beating of flower drums heralds the arrival of Spring”.

Stroll Through Layers of Seasonal Planting

The Jiangnan Gardens landscape is adorned with over 10,000 plants. Taking centrestage is the “Four Gentlemen” of Chinese art and philosophy. Plum blossoms, which bloom in the heart of winter, symbolise perseverance, resilience, and hope. While orchids embody nobility, integrity, and refined character, bamboo stands for honesty and humility, and chrysanthemums represent endurance.

Along the way, bursts of colour appear through vibrant floral displays, including over 800 dahlias across 46 varieties. Some blooms are especially eye-catching, with oversized petals that stand out against the surrounding greenery, while festive favourites such as azaleas, kumquats, and peonies add seasonal touches throughout the garden. It’s a landscape designed for slow exploration, where each turn reveals a slightly different view

Other Chinese New Year events at Gardens by the Bay

From February 15 to 24, Singapore’s iconic Chinese New Year event River Hongbao returns to Gardens by the Bay for the sixth time, ushering in the Year of the Horse. 

Marking its 40th edition, you can look forward to lantern sets set amidst the outdoor gardens, including the ever-popular massive God of Fortune, fireworks displays, nightly performances, a food street, and a special anniversary exhibition showcasing the festival’s history and evolution. River Hongbao has no admission charge.

For more details, please visit www.gardensbythebay.com.sg/springblossoms.