There are some "secret" places in the Singapore Botanical Garden. This includes the lotus pond at the plant house, which was built in 1882. Secret means the pitches are set back from the main thoroughfare of the gardens, giving it the feel of a secret garden. You are almost alone there.
I was able to take some of the most beautiful photos of my walk through the Singapore Botanical Gardens in this area of the garden. A quiet place where you can also watch exotic birds when they show themselves.