Opening Hours
Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
9.00am - 9.00pm
In the Year of the Horse, eight majestic, life-sized horse lanterns handcrafted by Chinese artisans using techniques that originated in the Tang Dynasty over a thousand years ago take centre stage at Flower Dome. Admire the horses as they cavort amid plum blossoms, orchids, chrysanthemums and bamboo — plants collectively known as the “Four Gentlemen” of Chinese art and philosophy.
The poetic elegance of classical Chinese culture comes to the fore at this year’s Spring Blossoms (春花盛开之骏马奔腾) floral display, an inaugural collaboration with leading China landscape company Shanghai Gardens Group.
As the Lunar New Year heralds new beginnings and good fortune, the eight horses symbolise strength, vitality and success, and are inspired by Ba Jun Tu (八骏图), the iconic ink brush painting depicting horses in spirited gallop. The surrounding landscape draws inspiration from the aesthetics of Jiangnan Gardens, celebrated for their tranquil harmony with nature and regarded as masterpieces of garden design. Echoing the Chinese literati of the past, who sought rest and reflection in such spaces, visitors are invited to stroll through moon gates or pause at pavilions while admiring seasonal blooms, including dahlias, and azaleas.
Before you go, beat the Blooming Drum of Spring, decorated with the classic Baoxiang Flower motif where lotus, peony and foliage intertwine, for good luck. After all, the auspicious Chinese saying Hua Gu Ming Chun (花鼓鸣春) means “the beating of flower drums heralds the arrival of Spring”!
Fri, 16 Jan - Sun, 1 Mar 2026
9.00am - 9.00pm
Admission charge to Flower Dome applies
Flower Dome
Standing up to 2.6 metres tall, the lantern horses are crafted by artisans from Zigong, Sichuan, home to a lantern-making heritage. Inspired by Ba Jun Tu (八骏图), the iconic Chinese ink painting of eight steeds in full gallop, the horses capture powerful strides that symbolise strength, vitality and success. Witness the horses brought to life in Flower Dome.
Step into a living masterpiece within the Flower Dome, inspired by the timeless aesthetics of Jiangnan Gardens. Celebrated for their tranquil harmony with nature, these landscapes have long been cherished by Chinese scholars as sanctuaries for reflection. Wander through moon gates, pause at pavilions, and admire seasonal blooms, echoing the literati tradition.
Beat the 2.5-metre-tall Blooming Drum of Spring, decorated with the classic Bao Xiang (宝相) flower motif where lotus, peony and foliage intertwine, for good luck as you leave Flower Dome. This echoes the auspicious Chinese saying Hua Gu Ming Chun (花鼓鸣春), which means “the beating of flower drums heralds the arrival of Spring”.
Plum blossoms
Flowering while frost remains, the plum blossom signifies persistence under harsh conditions.
Orchids
The orchid’s subtle fragrance in remote valleys suggests dignity expressed without display.
Bamboo
Straight growing and hollow, bamboo offers a model of integrity that remains flexible rather than rigid.
Chrysanthemums
Flowering as most others recede, the chrysanthemum represents the resolve to continue one’s course as the season grows colder.
Dahlia ‘Kohara Coast’
Produces blooms up to 25 cm in diameter — bigger than a human face! Featuring pink petals streaked with white.
Dahlia ‘Seattle’
Double flowers reaching about 20 cm across, with golden-yellow petals tipped in white.