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Chinese Box at Botanic Gardens
Hosted by National Parks Board & The Nature Society |
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National Parks Board
The first “Botanical and Experimental Garden” in Singapore was established in 1822 on Government Hill at
Fort Canning by Sir Stamford Raffles, the founder of modern Singapore and a keen naturalist. This Garden
closed in 1829 and it was not until 30 years later that the present Singapore Botanic Gardens was founded
by an agri-horticultural society. It was subsequently handed over to the government for maintenance and today
is looked after by the National Parks Board. From an experimental station and a pleasure park for family
recreation in 1859, it has evolved into a fine tropical botanic garden and an important centre for research. It
is Singapore’s scientific authority on nature conservation. National Parks Board (NParks) is responsible for
providing and enhancing the greenery of the Garden City. Beyond green infrastructure, NParks is committed
to enhancing the quality of life through creating memorable recreational experiences and lifestyles.
NParks manages 10% of Singapore’s total land area which comprises over 50 major parts and 4 nature reserves.
Adding to this is the extensive streetscape, or roadside greenery, that forms the backbone of our “City in a
Garden” aspiration. An island-wide Park Connector Network is also being developed to link major parks and
residential areas. For more information, log on to: www.nparks.gov.sg.
Nature Society
The Nature Society (Singapore) or NSS is a totally non-government, non-profit organization dedicated to the
appreciation, conservation, study and enjoyment of the natural heritage in Singapore, Malaysia and the
surrounding region. One of the oldest NGOs in Singapore, it dates from 1954, when it was known as the
Singapore branch of the Malayan Nature Society. It metamorphosed into the Nature Society (Singapore) in
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Run by elected and volunteer members, the Society depends financially on subscriptions and donations from
its members, sales from its publications as well as donations from companies, institutions and individuals.
Regular activities include guided local nature walks, slide talks and overseas eco-trips. These can be of either
general nature interest or specialist in relation to birds, other vertebrates, butterflies, plants, and inter-tidal or
marine zones.
Chinese Box
Set amidst the lush greenery that backs into the Botanic Gardens, this restaurant is housed in a late-colonial
bungalow. It has a distinguished past, having been a part of the National University of Singapore Campus in
the 1970s. It is now a part of the renowned and iconic Botanic Gardens.
Your hostess, Ms Jeannie Lau, after a series of well received, famous “themed” restaurants set up in the 90s and early 2000, opened the doors of Chinese Box @ NUS Law Campus in January 2009. She invites APEC WLN delegates to Discover the hidden wonders of Chinese cuisine! Chinese Box features signature dishes from different regions of China. |
Photos courtesy of Chinese Box and Singapore Botanic Garden
