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Merlion Park

Merlion Park is one of the major tourist attractions in Singapore. Merlion Park is home to Singapore’s mythical beast, Merlion, which has the body of a fish and the head of a lion.

Located in the business district of the city, the Merlion Park covers an area of almost 2,500 square meters. Visitors to Merlion Park will have a fantastic view of Marina Bay Sands across the water.

Merlion Park Address, Opening Hours & MRT, Singapore

Originally, the Singapore Tourism Board designed this park in 1964 as an emblem of the city, but the official inauguration was done years after in 1972 when they also installed the Merlion statue.

There are two Merlion statues in this park. The first stands at 8.6 meters tall and the other is 2 metres high. The body of the fish represents the humble origins of the city as a fishing village. Spouting water from the mouth, Merlion statues provide a magnificent view to all spectators.

These two Merlions are not the only sculptures present in this park, there are three more that you can spot at tourism court, Mount Faber and the exotic Sentosa Island.

At night time, the place is well lit; coupled with the gentle breeze and the bright skyline, the beauty of the park is further enhanced. You can even go under the bridge where there are cafes and gift shops to purchase some lovely souvenir items.

To get to Merlion Park, catch the MRT to Raffles Place station on the East West Line. Take the exit towards the United Overseas Bank Plaza and from the middle of the plaza, you’ll see the Fullerton Hotel. Merlion Park is behind the hotel.

So during your next trip to Singapore, make sure to stop by Merlion park and get a picture next to these iconic statues.

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