Overview
Merlion Park is the waterfront park anchored by Singapore's national symbol — the Merlion, a mythical creature with a lion's head and fish body that spouts water into Marina Bay. Completed in 1972, the main statue stands 8.6 m tall and weighs 70 tonnes, facing Fullerton Bay in front of the Fullerton Hotel. Behind it, Marina Bay Sands and the Esplanade (the durian-shaped theatre) line the skyline, making this the city's most iconic photo spot. The lion symbol comes from Singapore's name, derived from the 11th-century Sanskrit 'Singapura' ('Lion City'). A smaller 2 m Merlion and the Merlion Cafe sit nearby. Free entry. A 5-minute walk from MRT Raffles Place, Exit H.
Opening Hours
Open 24 hours
Travel Tips
Visit just after sunset (blue hour) for stunning shots with the Merlion and Marina Bay Sands both lit up. Don't miss the classic tourist pose — pretending to catch the Merlion's water spout in your hand.
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