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Sentosa Merlion  

  Singapore , Singapore.
from  15 per person

  • Landmark
    Category
    Landmark
  • duration
    Duration
    45 Min - 1 Hour
  • mobile_voucher
    Mobile Voucher
    Accepted
  • bird spotting
    Bird spotting
    Zone
  • parking
    Parking
    Available
  • drinking water
    Drinking water
    Available
  • snacks counter
    Snacks counter
    Available
  • tour guide
    Guided Tour
    Available
  • photographer
    Photographer
    Available
  • elevator
    Elevator
    Available
  • Disability Friendly
    Disable
    Friendly
  • baby friendly
    Couple
    Friendly
  • ExploreBees
    Baby
    Friendly
  • help desk
    Help Desk
    Available
  • free wifi
    Free wifi
    Available
  • restroom
    Restroom
    Available
  • sitting area
    Sitting Area
    Available
  • activity zone
    Activity Zone
    Available
  • first aid kit
    FIrst Aid kit
    Available
  • cctv
    Cctv
    Available
  • security guard
    Security guard
    Available
  • dustbin
    Dustbin
    Available

Ticket

  • adult ticket
    Adult
    15 SGD
  • children ticket
    Children
    12.5 SGD
  • mobile camera
    Mobile Camera
    FREE
  • still camera
    still camera
    FREE
  • video camera
    Video Camera
    FREE
  • cards accepted
    Cards
    Accepted

Description

A 37 metre-tall mythical creature to be precise 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.  

Legend has it that the Merlion would visit Sentosa Island every year to guard Singapore’s well-being. One dark night, the island was threatened by a violent storm and the Merlion fought the thundering skies with its magical powers and preserved the land. This mighty legend remained permanently on the Island through the years to protect Singapore by watching over the ever-changing skyline of the Central Business District area and harbor, as well as the country’s economic growth through numerous financial crises. If you think you’ve seen and heard it all, there’s more to the legend inside. Who knows, you could be in luck to uncover more than just curious tales upon making a grand entrance into the larger-than-life icon.

Design 

Among Singapore’s Merlion statues, the Sentosa Merlion is the largest and tallest at an imposing height of 37 meters. It is also the only one that allows you to enter it to discover its exciting origin and stories. Designed and sculpted by Australian artist James Martin, the Sentosa Merlion was completed in 1995. Strategically positioned in the heart of the island, it stands on a base that resembles the bagua, believed to usher in abounding prosperity and affluence. Each of the creature’s 320 scales is shaped like the bagua too. And if you pay close attention to the intriguing details inside, you will notice that the Sentosa Merlion’s teeth represent the various ethnic groups in Singapore – the Malays, Chinese, Indians, and Eurasians – signifying harmonious prosperity for all the citizens of Singapore.


Tips

GETTING THERE

  • By Mount Faber Line Cable Car: Take the cable car and alight at Sentosa Station, Head down to Merlion Plaza via escalator.
  • ByVia Sentosa Line Cable Car: Take the cable car and alight at Merlion Station, Walk to Sentosa Merlion.
  • By Sentosa Express: Take the Sentosa Express from Sentosa Station at VivoCity Level 3, Lobby L. Alight at Imbiah Station.
  • By Car: Park your car at Beach Station Car Park, Take the Sentosa Express from Beach Station and alight at Imbiah Station.
  • By Taxi: Alight at Beach Station taxi stand, Take the Sentosa Express from Beach Station and alight at Imbiah Station.

Operational Hours

January to December
Monday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Tuesday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Wednesday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Thursday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Friday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Saturday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Sunday 10:00 AM - 08:00 PM
Last Admission 07:30 PM

Things to carry

  • id card
    Id card
  • camera
    camera
  • selfi stick
    Selfi stick
  • water bottle
    Water bottle
  • sunglasses
    Sunglasses
  • cap
    Cap
  • medicine
    Medicine
  • sun cream
    Sunscreen
  • power bank
    Power Bank

Things Not Allowed

  • no alcohol
    alcohol
  • no weapons
    Weapons
  • no pets
    Pets
  • no skate board
    Skate board
  • no plastic bag
    Plastic Bag

Near By

  • atm
    ATM
    0.5 KM
  • fuel station
    Fuel Station
    3.4 KM
  • restaurant
    Restaurant
    0.1 KM
  • hospital
    Hospital
    5.9 KM
  • pharmacy
    Pharmacy
    5.9 KM
  • hotel
    Hotel
    0.1 KM
  • shopping mall
    Shopping Mall
    0.6 KM
  • metro
    Metro
    0.1 KM
  • bus stop
    Bus Stop
    0.2 KM
  • taxi
    TAXI
    1.0 km

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