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Merlion Statue


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #15 of 201 attractions in Singapore
Traveler Description:
This half-lion, half-fish iconic statue guards the entrance of the Singapore River. This statue is the original. A larger replica resides on Santosa...... more » This half-lion, half-fish iconic statue guards the entrance of the Singapore River. This statue is the original. A larger replica resides on Santosa Island. « less
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Attraction type: Tourist/visitor center, Statue, Fountain, Lookout
Address: Merlion Park
Fullerton Road Singapore
Singapore
Tel: 65 6736 6622

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5 of 5 stars
rohitmonu   122 contributions
Bangalore
Dec 21, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

This is very famous place in Singapore. In all the singapore guides you will kind this merlion picture from whose mouth walling will be falling continuously. Nice place. more

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4 of 5 stars
Orodreth   91 contributions
Brisbane, Australia
Oct 18, 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Its a really big fountain that spits water out of its mouth. I didn't actually go looking specifically for this, however walking along the river I saw a massive amount of people taking photos of it, and this in itself dragged me over to see what it was. Its significant because it is the symbol of Singapore and it is... more

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5 of 5 stars
scottcabal   347 contributions
Kent, UK
May 20, 2008
2
people found this review helpful

This is a must-see attraction in Singapore. It is nothing more than a statue at the end of the river but the views of the city and river from the observation platform next to the statue are very good. It is also the icon of Singapore so you can't really say you've seen the city without seeing the famous Merlion... more

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3 of 5 stars
myrm   69 contributions
Cambridge, United Kingdom
Sep 22, 2007
2
people found this review helpful

The Merlion is a major symbol for Singapore. Merlion Park protrudes into the river giving a good view of the area, plus the picture of the Merlion itself. On Sentosa there is a further Merlion attraction. A lift takes you to the top of the statue to an observation deck with views out over port area of Singapore and the... more

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4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Member
May 1, 2005
2
people found this review helpful

The observation deck on top gives nice views of the city and the port. OK the little history film they show is hokey, and the exhibit on sea monsters is just silly, and they keep playing an annoying song, but what counts is the views, and on a nice day it is worth it. You can stay up as long... more

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4 of 5 stars
infox   45 contributions
東京
Dec 2, 2009

世界三大がっかりと言われるほど、見る前のイメージと実際の現物が異なるといわれるマーライン。たしかに、想像していたよりもか... more

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5 of 5 stars
まさはる   25 contributions
横浜
Nov 30, 2009

MRTラッフルズプレイスから徒歩10分のマーライオンパークには、シンガポールのシンボル、マーライオンが観光客を出迎えてく... more

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4 of 5 stars
蜜柑   23 contributions
千葉
Nov 30, 2009

そこそこ大きいのと小さいマーライオンが一緒に立っています。 世界三大がっかりと言われていますし、確かにちょっと拍子抜け... more

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3 of 5 stars
mocha_54   10 contributions
神戸
Nov 22, 2009

初めてのシンガポールで、絶対見ておきたかったのが、やっぱりマーライオン。 セントーサ島にも展望台を兼ねた大きなマーライ... more

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5 of 5 stars
norinori5   20 contributions
東京
Nov 10, 2009
1
person found this review helpful

世界三大がっかりと言われるほどですが、そんなことありませんでした。 シンガポールには5体のマーライオンがいるそうで、一... more

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Merlion Statue Address

Merlion Park | Fullerton Road, Singapore, Singapore
Tel: 65 6736 6622