The Merlion Park is one of Singapore’s most famous landmarks. It is a must stop for tourists to get an overall view of Marina Bay.
The Merlion is Singapore’s National Icon. Spouting water from its mouth; it stands 8.8 meters high and weighs 70 tons. It has the head of a lion and the body of a fish.
As advised by my son, I posed by this iconic symbol at the best spot of the Merlion park located at One Fullerton, just a few steps from Fullerton hotel where we had lunch.
The Merlion’s fish-like body tells of Singapore’s history as a fishing village, locally known as Tamasek. It’s head symbolizes the original name of Singapura, Lion City in Sanskrit.
Legend retold that a Srivijayan Prince of Palembang landed during a tempest at sea and he saw a strange creature which he identified as a lion.
From this vantage point, we can see the Marina Bay Sands standing in all its splendor with the boat-shaped Skypark on top.
Also visible from here is the Singapore Flyer
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