The Merlion is the symbol of the island nation of Singapore, you will meet the image of Merlion on all representations of Singapore. It is, therefore, the most popular tourist attraction in Singapore. Try to come to Singapore once to admire the statue of half fish, half lion to see the crowd of tourists take advantage of every second to find yourself a position to take the most unique photos with photos The concrete statue weighs 70 tonnes, measures 8.7 m high and has a fountain at this mouth. The Merlion statue is the most photographed place in Singapore in the beautiful Maria Bay. From here you can go to many other interesting places in the bay such as Gardens By the Bay, Casino, Infinity Pool, Art Science Museum.
A fishy tale
This statue is located at 1 Fullerton Street, near the waterfront at Marina Bay. You can get there yourself by stopping at Raffles Place MRT station, then taking a short walk, or purchasing a day trip. This tour will stop at the number of attractions in Singapore.Merlion Park is completely free and has been upgraded to serve a large number of visitors, such as opening more cafes, restaurants, souvenir shops and restrooms. You can approach the Merlion or go to the pier to be able to take pictures of Merlion from afar. Many people like to take pictures of this area with many unique poses as if the water from Merlion's mouth was flying in his mouth.
The Merlion statue faces east, which is believed to be a direction that brings prosperity. This auspicious orientation was preserved even after its relocation in 2002 to the Merlion Park.
According to the legend of the Singaporeans, the Merlion's Fish represents that Singapore was once a small fishing village in the southern peninsula of Malaysia, and the head of the Lion is derived from the original name of Singapore, Singapore, which means Lion City in the Malay language. However, this Merlion statue is more used today as a marketing tool for Singapore tourism than it contains a legend about the formation of Singapore. The statue is simply a symbol of Singapore, and whoever sees it wants to come once.
You should come here early in the morning or late in the afternoon to avoid the crowds and enjoy the beautiful views of Marina Bay.
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