What are the tourist attractions in Singapore?

Sentosa is located in the south of Singapore, half a kilometer from the city center. The Malay name of this idyllic resort island means peace and tranquility. It was transformed from a fishing village into a British military base and then into a holiday island in 1972. The island is lush and lush, with charming adventure parks, nature trails, museums, historical sites and more. Keep people away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Sea lovers can enjoy relaxing water activities on the beach. For those who love nature, Sentosa also has natural walkway Dragon Path, Underwater World, Kee Hu Garden, Butterfly Garden and World Insect Museum.

In terms of historical attractions, there are Siliso Fort, Maritime Museum, Singapore Vientiane Museum, etc. In terms of theme parks, there are Fantasy Island, Flame Mountain, and Golf Park. The 37-meter Merlion Tower allows visitors to overlook the high-rise buildings of the city and surrounding islands from Sentosa. After nightfall, the musical fountain dances to the rhythm of the symphony. Sentosa is managed and developed by Sentosa Development Corporation, which also manages 10 smaller islands, including Guiyu Island, St. John's Island, Sister Island and Ghost Island.

The islands are a paradise for those who love swimming, diving and fishing. The island also has its own transportation facilities. Visitors can take the monorail, bus and beach train to different destinations for free. In addition, there are bicycle rental shops on the island.

2. The Singapore Zoo opened in 1973. The park is designed with openness in mind, using tropical forests and lakes as barriers, allowing visitors to see clearly without being blocked by iron cages and pillars.

The zoo covers an area of ??28 hectares and houses 250 species of mammals, birds and reptiles, with nearly 3,000 animals in total. Among the many endangered animals on display are Komodo dragons, sleeping bears, golden monkeys and the world's largest social ape. Visitors can have breakfast with the apes at the zoo or watch four exciting animal shows every day, making it an unforgettable experience.

Animals participating in the show include primates, reptiles, elephants and sea lions. People can watch baby hippos swimming underwater and free-swimming Caribbean manatees. In the children's world, children can get great joy from the animal friends show. Among the animals participating in the show are German shepherds, collies, civets, parrots, and a flock of sheep. In addition, there is also a park train to take you around the zoo.

3. Fujian Ningshan is commonly known as Yushan or Penang Mountain. This hill covering an area of ??19 hectares and about 50 meters high was once the residence of Raffles. After landing at the mouth of the Singapore River in 1819, Raffles took a fancy to the hill overlooking the mouth of the Singapore River and built the Governor's Palace on the top of the mountain. In 1823, he also chose to build his home here. In fact, the history of Fujian Ning Mountain can be traced back to the 14th century.

According to historical records, this was the seat of the island country’s sultanate royal family in the 14th century. The last Sultan of Singapore, Iskandar Shah, is buried near the top of the mountain. There are still many cultural relics preserved on the mountain, and new discoveries are made from time to time. The Fort Canning Cultural Center on the mountain displays unearthed cultural relics from the 14th to the 19th century. During the British colonial period from 1859 to 1861, a fort was built on the mountain. In 1867, the fort housed barracks, a hospital and an ammunition depot for Indian and European soldiers. It was the main artillery battery that defended Singapore in the 19th century. At the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, due to the peaceful situation, the ordnance here was useless. During the Second World War in 1939, the British army also built an underground command room here with an area of ??1,306.10 square meters and a depth of about 9 meters. Behind the current cultural center is the tunnel entrance. It was the headquarters of the British garrison in Malaya. After the British surrender, it became the headquarters of the Japanese commander, Major General Yamashita. Currently, the command room has been turned into an exhibition hall.

Many items in the museum, such as wireless telephones, tables, chairs, and electric lamps, are original historical artifacts. There are 22 rooms in the exhibition hall, including communication room, soldiers' lounge, code room and commander's command room. The exhibition hall intends to recreate the history of 56 years ago and give visitors an immersive feeling. There is also a spice garden on a place on the mountain, which is a microcosm of the 19-hectare botanical garden back then, where cloves and other spices were grown. Mount Faber is located in the south of Singapore, with a total area of ??56.46 hectares. Mount Faber Park on the mountain was built in the 1960s and renovated in 1994. After the renovation, Mount Faber added more infrastructure and redesigned the surrounding landscape. 5. Hang Kong Park covers an area of ??47 hectares and was formerly known as Opium Hill. It is one of the nature reserves in Singapore.

It is a forest hill and a gathering place for migratory birds. There is an 800-meter-long trail in the park, which is a good place for tourists to explore the natural ecology. In addition, there are two ponds, one large and one small, on the back side of the mountain. Part of the top features Taiwan, overlooking the west coast of Singapore. You can see the island with the refinery on the left and the container terminal on the right. According to the National Park Service, Hanggang Park is the national park with the most fitness facilities, with 20 different fitness stations for users to choose from. In addition, its rugged terrain often attracts many hikers and nature lovers to visit or hold scavenger hunts. As early as World War II, this was one of the places where the Malay Legion and the Japanese army fought.

On February 13, 1942, the Japanese 18th Division attacked the 1st Malay Regiment, 2nd British Loyal Regiment and 44th Indian Brigade defending the hill. During this 48-hour struggle, many Japanese and Malay soldiers died. The Singapore Army recently designated Kent Hill Park as an Army Green Park, where two M114 howitzers and an AMX-13 light tank are permanently placed, highlighting the park's historical and military significance. 6. Merlion Park (MERLION) Singapore’s famous Merlion statue is located on the banks of the Singapore River. It is the symbol and symbol of Singapore. The statue is 8 meters high and weighs 40 tons. A stream of water spurted out of the lion's mouth.

It was sculpted by the sculptor Nan Lin and his two children in 1972. The design concept of a sphinx sitting on the water waves combines fact and legend: the lion's head represents the legendary Lion City of Singapore. The fish tail symbolizes the ancient city of Temasek, implying that Singapore developed from a small fishing village. On February 28, 2009, the Merlion was struck by lightning during heavy rain, and its head and wavy base were damaged.

The Merlion was restored on March 18, 2009 and opened to tourists again. According to ancient records, Singapore was called Temasek in ancient times, and it means Sea City in Javanese. In the 14th century park, it is said that an ancient Indonesian prince discovered the island. Here he saw a magical beast, which he later learned was a lion. Therefore, Pushinge named the island Singapura, which means the city of lions (pura) in Sanskrit.

Today, more than one million tourists from all over the world come to the Merlion Park every year to take photos with the world-famous Merlion. Singapore's famous landmarks are gathered around the park: Esplanade, Government Buildings, High Court, Victoria Theatre, Raffles Statue, etc. They are all must-visit places for tourists.