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Merlion Park

Singapore , India
Wishlist
Botanical garden and park
Category
Garden
duration
Duration
20 - 30 Minutes
M-Ticket
M-Ticket
Accepted
parking
Parking
Available
Water
Water
Available
Tour Guide
Tour
Guide
PhotoGrap
PhotoGrap
Available
staircase
Staircase
Available
Disability
Disability
Friendly
Couple
Pet
Friendly
Couple
Couple
Friendly
Baby
Baby
Friendly
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Available
restroom
Restroom
Available
Lounge
Lounge
Available
CCTV
CCTV
Available
security
Security
Available
dustbin
Dustbin
Available
Entry Free
Entry
FREE
Adult
Adult
FREE
Child
Child
FREE
MobileCam
MobileCam
FREE
Camera
Camera
FREE
VideoCam
VideoCam
FREE

Overview

The Merlion Park located in the city-state of Singapore is a beautiful park installed with the unique Merlion structure.  The Merlion, a half-fish half-lion hybrid, Its name combines “mer” meaning the sea and “lion”. The “Singa” or lion head represents Singapore’s original name — Singapura — meaning “lion city”, and the fish is a tribute to Singapore’s history as “Temasek”, the ancient fishing village.

Merlion statue commanding presence standing 8.6 meters tall on the south bank of Singapore River. The Merlion statue attracts more number of tourists and has become a landmark in Singapore. With the head of a lion and fish-like body, the fountain-statue appeals to the onlookers. It looks amazing especially in the glowing lights turned on at night. From the viewing deck of the 2,500 square meter park, you can take a breathtaking view of the Merlion against the city skyline and the scenic Marina Bay. The area also comprises a promontory with terraced seating, as well as a boat landing point.

This statue was originally located at the Merlion Park along the Esplanade Bridge. The then Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew got the installation of the statue done ceremoniously on 15 September 1972. Now, this statue has been shifted to a new place, which is near the One Fullerton Hotel. The lion head represents the lion that was spotted by Sang Nila Utama, a Srivijayan prince. The Malay Annals records the incident took place when the prince had re-discovered Singapura in 11AD. The fish tail of the Merlion represents the ancient city of Temasek which means sea in the Javanese language. It symbolizes the fact that Singapore was initially a humble fishing village even though now it has turned out to be one of the most popular tourist spots in the world.

The Merlion Statue was built by the late craftsmen Mr. Lim Nang Seng from cement fondue. Mr. Lim built another smaller version of the Merlion measuring 2 meters in height and weighing 3 tonnes. The body of this statue was made of cement while the skin was made of porcelain plates and the eyes comprised small red teacups. One can enjoy the beautiful views of Singapore’s colonial district when strolling in Merlion Park. There is a souvenir shop within its precincts that sells Merlion T-shirts as well as other gift items.

Know Before you go

  • Take panorama shot to cover all attractions in one frame.
  • try to plan your trip to Merlion Park with your visit to Marina Bay, they are within walking distance and can be enjoyed as a whole.
  • Best to visit at twilight with the Merlion sprouting water towards the golden sunset.
  •  Stand on the left of the Merlion for the commanding view of Marina Bay Sands. Stand on the right of the Merlion for the glory of the city skyscrapers and the Singapore Flyer.
  • Take a river cruise from Clarke's Quay to get great photos from the water of the Merlions.
  • Don't go midday, Singapore is very hot and humid. Try from 5 to 6 pm. Sunrise in sg usually is around 7 pm

Things to carry


ID Card
ID Card
Camera
Camera
Suitable for All
Selfiestick
Suitable for All
Sunglasses
Suitable for All
Sunscreen

Things not allowed


Suitable for All
Alcohol
Suitable for All
Weapons
Suitable for All
Smoking
Suitable for All
Plastic Bag

Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Last Admission

Redemption Process

  • Upon completing your reservation, anticipate receiving a comprehensive email and SMS containing booking details. Present your SMS or booking confirmation email at the reception counter during check-in.
  • Access your booking information easily by logging into your account on Explorebees.com and navigating to the "Active Bookings" page in the dashboard.

Environmental Note: In the spirit of environmental consciousness, please refrain from printing unless explicitly specified. Let's be mindful of our impact— trees have feelings too!

Cancellation Policy

  • Unforeseen Circumstances : This activity requires good weather. In cases of unforeseen weather conditions or government restrictions leading this activity cancellations, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • Refund Process : Refunds will be credited to the original booking payment source within 10 business days, and cash refunds will not be issued

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