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See some of the last works
of Professor Hugo II and his trusty robot, IGO-NOGO, an acronym
for—(you find out for yourself)! Take the challenge and follow
them on an exciting journey to the Kingdom of Fire. The remnants
of prehistoric creatures are also fossilised and preserved for
all to see. You will finally get to meet the God of Fire at the
final stage of your journey.
d.The Merlion:
The Merlion is a legendary creature
that has the head of a lion and a body of a fish. Sentosa's Merlion
Tower is one of Singapore's national monuments and as its name
implies, it is built as a replica of the Merlion itself. Its construction
was completed and it was officially opened to the public in 1996,
making it one of Sentosa's newest attractions. The 37-m high Merlion
Tower offers a fantastic and panoramic view of Sentosa and beyond.
e.Sentosa Orchid Gardens:
The Sentosa Orchid Gardens offers a variety
of orchids to your viewing pleasure. There’s a clock made
of flowers, a carp pond and a Japanese teahouse, too.
f.Nature Walk/ Dragon Trails:
Meandering through the lush secondary
rainforest, the 1.5km walk is adorned by monkeys, squirrels, over
20 species of birds and unique insects such as cicadas and crickets.
Look out for "dragons" and "snakes" while
you stroll, as they appear almost everywhere!
g.Fort Siloso:
The Japanese were marching down to Southeast Asia on their quest
to conquer the whole of Asia. The British had no choice but to
defend Singapore, one of the most important colonies found in
Asia; they built Fort Siloso. And it still stands, preserved from
the ravages of time, on the island of Sentosa, a reminder of the
presence of the vigilant British soldiers on the fair island.
Several tunnels and underground passages led into the some of
the Fort's storerooms, where vital supplies and equipment were
kept for use. After restoration in the 1980's, the cannons were
returned to their places of 40 years ago. Travel back in time
and witness the military officers in their living quarters. This
is just what Fort Siloso does; it literally, brings you into the
past, the turbulent years of World War.
h.Central Beach:
One of the three beaches in Sentosa, the Central Beach will give
you a great time under the sun! Swim or rent surf boards and canoes…anything
you can name. Look out for the "Monkey Shows", an outlet
for the talented monkeys to display their tricks!
i.Butterfly Park and Insect Kingdom
Museum:
A walk-in aviary with over 2 500 free-flying butterflies and 4
000 insects. See human-faced insects, deadly scorpions and learn
more about the insect kingdom.
j.Maritime Museum:
Watercraft that used to ply Singapore’s
waters are on show here. In the past, pirate ships were a common
occurrence on Singapore waters. Now they are not, but found in
the Maritime Museum. Learn more about the maritime history of
Singapore at the Maritime Museum.
2.Palau Ubin:
A bumboat journey from the main island takes
you to Pulau Ubin, an island full of fun, where the lifestyle
hasn’t change much in the last 30 years. Visitors still can
see kelongs, duck and prawn farms. You can go mountain biking
or camp at Pulau Ubin. Pulau Ubin has a natural haven of flora
and fauna in its mangrove and forest areas. Ma Chor temples can
also be found on the island.
3.Kusu Island:
Take a ferry from the World Trade Centre.It
was believed that Kusu Island was transformed by a giant turtle
to save shipwrecked sailors. Religious groups make annual pilgrimages
to Kusu Island.
4.Sisters Island:
Take a water taxi from Jardine Steps or Clifford
Pier.Perfect for swimming, snorkelling and scuba diving. Sisters
Island is an ideal place for picnics.
5.St. John’s Island:
On Sundays and public holidays, return ferries
from St. John’s Island depart at 9.30am, 11.05am, 12.35pm,
2.25pm, 4.20pm and 6.05pm. From Monday to Saturday, ferry services
depart from the island at 11.15am and 2.45pm.St. John’s Island
is popular for weekend getaways and camping trips. Colonial bungalows
are also available for rent.
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