The Merlion is a mythical creature traced backed to the 11th century A.D. that has a fish body and the head of a lion. This Merlion Park statue is 8.6 meters high and weighs a staggering 70 tonnes. When a prince founded Temasek Island back in the eleven hundreds it was said that he saw a strange beast. He named the Island Singapura after he later identified the animal like a lion.
Merlion Park timings for the Light Show are currently Sunday to Thursday ( 8 PM & 9 PM) Friday & Saturday (8 PM, 9 PM, & 10 PM). The closest Merlion Park MRT station is Raffles Place EW14/NS26 and is under five minutes walking. Walking from Merlion Park to Singapore Flyer is only 20 minutes across mostly flat ground. Merlion Park later at night is the best time to see the Merlion Park light show.
In late 1995 the park was restored to be a real focal point for visitors and locals day and night.
The park is now four times larger than the original park where the Merlion was based and has an area of 2500 square meters. The Merlion Park can be found near the One Fullerton and also the mouth of the Singapore River of which you can take boat cruises to view the Merlion and then up to Clarke and Boat Quays.
You can also view the Merlion from the 300 capacity viewing deck, as well as the stunning Theatres On The Bay. Need more Merlion? You can also visit another huge Merlion that lights up at sunset high up on Sentosa Island. I do hope you like my Merlion Park Singapore images. It was an enjoyable photo shoot.
Would I visit here again?
Yes. It is a great attraction to show family and friends who haven’t visited the park before.
Comments (12)
Great background story of the emergence of the Merlion and its development over the years. It seems like a great focal point in East Singapore for study and recreation.
It is good to know the story behind this strange creature in Singapore. It is really amazing.
Wow the streets are so clean and the scenery is beautiful. I need to go to Singapore someday. It seems like a lovely place to have fun and have a vacation.
This is beautiful, the park is so enchanting and inviting. Who wouldn’t want t have a time out here? Spending a day or two here will make my day.
The merlion park is one place one can whoop it up..the history is interesting..I have never been to Singapore before but I wish to visit the place one day
I love Singapore for its colorful environments. Merlion Park in Singapore is a great attraction to show family and friends who haven’t visited the park before, and it has been my target of visit for months now. I know I will surely be there soon. Thanks for this informative post Dave Taylor.
Singapore has always a great destination for tourists. Merlion Park Singapore is a spot for sightseeing and relaxation. Beautiful park they have here.
Singapore is a vibrant city with all modern amenities available. The places in the pictures look amazing. Such places will definitely attract people as they have a high tourist appealing potential.
Thanks Dave! The restoration of the park in 1995 is all some centres need this day. Now, the park is four times bigger than its original state…wow! I love this…
This is why I love Singapore. I always go to this place to unwind and to relax. Similar to a park and I love that. I wanna go back here soon.
The quintessential symbol of Singapore. It’s truly a country that is pure delight to a lot of tourists.
The erlion park looks beautifull on the nights, and the storie about the Lion-fisg statue is also interesting
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