Merlion Park | My Singapore Travel

Merlion Park

an icon of tourism in Singapore

Found near Marina Bay in Singapore, Merlion Park is a popular stopover for foreign tourists who want to experience one of the most alluring of features in the country. Rising against the skyline of Singapore, the park projects the Merlion statue considered a hallmark of the city. For serviced apartments Singapore has to offer, Citadines Mount Sophia Singapore would be an ideal choice of lodging. With such service apartments Singapore you are assured of easy access to Merlion Park.

Depicting the body of a fish and the head of a lion, the water-sprouting Merlion which is a mythical creature remains as one of the most fascinating sights of the world. The two metre tall Merlion cub which is found behind the original statuette of the Merlion is yet another structure by which the park has secured international fame. Unveiled on the 15th of September 1972, Merlion Park stands as an emblem of the nation’s tourism.

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