A popular destination for tourists in this area is Merlion Park, a landmark in Singapore. With a lion's head and a fish's body, the fabled Merlion is Singapore's national symbol. A fantastic location to take numerous shots is the 8.7-meter-tall, 70-ton concrete monument.
The Merlion, which is a fragment of a mermaid-like structure with a lion's face, tells the story of Singapore's poor beginnings as a nation largely reliant on fishing. When you are there, you must visit this landmark because it represents the country's identity.
Tourists can participate in a variety of activities due to the artistically crafted Merlion monument. The bay with water pouring out of Lion's mouth is what makes the area fascinating in addition to the monument. Visitors can take a lot of pictures close to the statue or board a bumboat to elevate their experience.
By strolling close to the monument, you can discover the entire region. If you intend to come here in the evening, you must see the incredible display of colored lights that makes it a magnificent sight. There is a large, open, lush garden next to the Marina Reservoir at the bay of Merlion Park.
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When the Lion head sign was first used in Singapore in 1986, it was regarded as a good logo primarily because it accurately reflected Singapore's genuine identity as the city of lions. Since Singapore's original name was Singapura, which means Lion, the Lion logo has become the country's official symbol. The image is regarded as strong and representative of Singapore's authentic identity.
The recognizable statue of a lion and mermaid is viewed at Waterfront Merlion Park. Because the statue faces east, which is seen to be fortunate, people believe it would bring them luck. Merlion Park is situated in Singapore's premier area at One Fullerton Road.
A must-see landmark, the lion statue also shoots water from its lips. Another benefit of the area is the abundance of other possible activities and renowned hotels and restaurants that are close by for your enjoyment.
Singapura, which means "lion city," is where the name Singapore is derived. Sang Nila Utama, a prince who governed the empire in 1299, desired to have the capital in his area. He traveled to Sumatra in his search for the capital, and during his exploration, he came into a hunting area. His minister informed him that it was Temasek, the seaside town, while he was chasing a deer and his gaze was drawn to a white beach.
They sailed on the boat that was caught in the storm as they set out to investigate the land. They saw a strange-looking animal with an orange body and blackheads as they managed to arrive in Temasek. His minister thought it was a lion, which was lucky back then.
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