Sentosa Merlion Singapore Tickets, timings, offers Dec 2023

Category
Landmark
Duration
45 Min - 1 Hour
Mobile Voucher
Accepted
Bird spotting
Zone
Parking
Available
Drinking water
Available
Snacks counter
Available
Guided Tour
Available
Photographer
Available
Elevator
Available
Disable
Friendly
Couple
Friendly
Baby
Friendly
Help Desk
Available
Free wifi
Available
Restroom
Available
Sitting Area
Available
Activity Zone
Available
FIrst Aid kit
Available
Cctv
Available
Security guard
Available
Dustbin
Available

Ticket

Adult
15 SGD
Children
12.5 SGD
Mobile Camera
FREE
still camera
FREE
Video Camera
FREE
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