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Merlion Park

One Fullerton | Fullerton Road, Singapore 049213, Singapore
65 6736 6622
Ranked #35 of 295 attractions in Singapore
4.0 of 5 stars 385 Reviews
Type: Monuments/ Statues
Owner description: Standing at 8.6 metres high and weighing 70 tonnes, the Merlion statue has a lion’s head and a fish’s body, and is housed here in this 2,500 square... more » Owner description: Standing at 8.6 metres high and weighing 70 tonnes, the Merlion statue has a lion’s head and a fish’s body, and is housed here in this 2,500 square metre park. « less
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Melbourne, Australia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
91 helpful votes 91 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

If spending only a few days in Singapore, this is a must... great scenery, I could just stare at the views for hours. Good restaurants and coffee hot spots, a definite must for tourist or locals

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Sydney, Australia
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Who can really go to Singapore without taking the iconic photo? I must say I was actually expecting a park given the name but there is not a blade of grass to be seen. What there is is a crowd of shutterbugs trying the capture their special image for the statue. You need to do it but get in, take... More

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Singapore
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Go there by night and get a picture with the Marina Bay Sands hotel in the background. Then, have a walk around the river and enjoy this very modern, lively neighborhood where the towering skyscrapers surround you at all times with their multi coloured neon lightings! From there, you can easily walk to Clark Quay to have a drink or... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Merlion park is a top tourist destination where you can find the Singapore landmark, the merlion. There's some coffee shops and restaurants near the merlion for from food and drinks if you need them. From here you also get to see the Marina Bay Sands hotel/casino, Singapore Flyer, and Esplanade. I strongly suggest going here at night. For one, it... More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012

this is the most spot when we visit singapore, eveyone should take a picture to share with their friends to announce that "we've been in Singapore". :) and we can see the marina bay sand from the pierplank.

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Christchurch, New Zealand
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Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

The merlion is one of those things you have to see on your tour. The whole area around is teeming with photos opportunities and restaurants. Also look out for the extra large Merlion on Sentosa island.

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Singapore, Singapore
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

the last time i visited this place was as crowded as the time b4 last time i went! nth much to c except this statue...n with lotsa tourist

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

When you visit Singapore, I think you are complete your journey without seeing Merlion. it's one of the Singapore Icon. It's very plain and usual statue. But the value makes you feel that this mermaid and lion combination is the cool place to take picture with. TIPS: Bring your Wide shoot and automatic camera in order not to loose the... More

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15 reviews 15 reviews
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13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012
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Merlion “Park” as it’s referred to, is the focal point of the Marina Bay, and is a great place to start your exploration of the nice walks up and down the Singapore River to Boat Quay and Clarke Quay. If you tire of walking, you can always hop on a water taxi for part of the way. - Ladies, take... More

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Cebu City, Philippines
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

I admit I was excited to meet this icon! A Singapore trip wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Merlion Park. We were one of those tourists who lingered for a while to taking amusing photos of ourselves with the Merlion at the background. A nearby Caucasian tourist got us by surprise when she bent over backward and opened... More

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