Merlion Park , Singapore
About Merlion Park
Ask any person the first thing they remember about Singapore, and their answer would be Merlion. This answer may differ for shopaholics though! Singapore’s most iconic symbol resides at the waterfront Merlion Park. Reimagined as a union of a mermaid and a lion, this icon stands for something more. The body (mermaid) symbolizes the country’s humble roots as a fishing village called Temasek which roughly translates to “sea town”.
The head (lion) represents Singapore’s original name, Singapura which means “lion city”. With water spouting from its mouth, the Merlion stands at a height of 8.6 metres and weighs 70 tonnes. Also present in this park is a Merlion cub which is 2 metres tall and weighs 3 tonnes. Tourists can take photographs with the two Merlions as lasting memorabilia. People can further explore this park via restored bumboats and see other attractions such as Clarke Quay and Boat Quay which, just like the park, are also located along the Singapore River.
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National Gallery Singapore, Singapore
0.6 km from Merlion Park - See map
National Gallery Singapore was opened on 24 November 2015 and is located in the Downtown Core of Singapore. There are two main national monuments...
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Asian Civilization Museum, Singapore, Singapore
0.6 km from Merlion Park - See map
Asian Civilization Museum, also known as ACM, stands out for being the only museum in Singapore dedicated to Asian civilization. With its 11...
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Raffles Hotel, Singapore
1 km from Merlion Park - See map
Established by the Armenian Sarkies Brothers in 1887, Raffles Hotel is an iconic hotel that has been the subject of many tall tales & the home of...
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Mint Museum of Toys, Singapore, Singapore
1.5 km from Merlion Park - See map
This one of the intresting and delightful places to visit in Singapore for both the adults and children. The Mint Museum of Toys consists of a...
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Chinatown, Singapore, Singapore
1.7 km from Merlion Park - See map
Walls of fiery red with flashes of gold in between indicate the presence of Chinatown. This ever crowded neighborhood has always been bustling...
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Marina Bay Sands, Singapore
1.8 km from Merlion Park - See map
Marina Bay Sands is not your typical posh hotel. Its looks, features and services lean towards unconventionality. It has three 55-storey...
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Marina Bay Sands Casino, Singapore
1.9 km from Merlion Park - See map
The lavish 15,000-square-metre Casino at Marina Bay Sands features almost 500 gaming tables, 1,600 slot machines which are also known by the...
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Singapore Flyer, Singapore
1.9 km from Merlion Park - See map
People often like to view the city’s landscape from a famous high rise view point. However, Singapore is a little bit different. Unlike most...
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Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum, Singapore
2 km from Merlion Park - See map
Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum may be one of the relatively newer ones in the neighborhood of Chinatown but that doesn’t necessarily make...
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Clarke Quay, Singapore, Singapore
2 km from Merlion Park - See map
Although it’s probably known as a hub for popular restaurants & nightclubs (such as Hooters, Zirca, etc.), there is more to Clarke Quay than...
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Indian National Army Monument, Singapore
2 km from Merlion Park - See map
The Former Indian National Army Monument is a historical site and a war memorial at theEsplanade Park located at Connaught Drive within the city...
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SAM at 8Q, Singapore, Singapore
2 km from Merlion Park - See map
SAM at 8Q is one of the many galleries of the Singapore Art Museum & serves as an extension of it. It is popular amongst residents for holding...
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