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Sentosa, situated approximately 0.5km south of Singapore's coastline, is the fourth largest island in Singapore. It's a remarkable tourist destination seamlessly blending a tropical entertainment hub, a nature park, and a heritage center.
Explore Singapore: Unveiling 10 Fun Spots on Sentosa Island
Originally a small fishing village with an area of about 3km² and once a British military outpost, Sentosa has been transformed and expanded by entrepreneurs since 1972 to become a resort area. In Malay, Sentosa means peace and tranquility. Here are some exciting attractions not to be missed when visiting Sentosa.
1. Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom
Surrounded by lush tropical greenery, Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom boasts stunning natural landscapes. With over 3,000 species of butterflies and insects, this park is considered to have the world's largest collection of butterflies and insects.
The Butterfly Park is a landscaped garden with over 15,000 live butterfly specimens, representing more than 50 species. The park's outdoor conservatory serves as a sanctuary for various butterfly species, including endangered ones.
Additionally, the Insect Kingdom features approximately 3,000 rare insect species from around the world, including the massive Dynastes Hercules beetle measuring up to 160 mm.
Address: Imbiah Lookout 51, Cable Car Lane, Sentosa Island.
Opening Hours: Daily from 9:30 AM to 7:00 PM (last entry at 6:30 PM).
Admission Fee: Adults $16, Children $10 (ages 3-12), Children under 3 enter for free.
2. Interact with Various Animal and Bird Species (Animal & Bird Encounters)
Intelligent, agile, and friendly are the qualities of the wildlife here. Along the way to Palawan Beach, you can often participate in encounters with birds, monkeys, and reptiles organized at the Bird Aviary and Palawan Amphitheatre.
You'll learn more about bird species such as Lori parrots, Cockatoo parrots, monkeys, and various reptiles. Here, you can feed and take photos with these animals.
Show Timings:
From 2pm – 2.15pm: This is the time for the parrot performance, where you can marvel at the colorful parrots and feed them.
From 3pm – 3.30pm and 5pm – 5.30pm: These are the timings for performances featuring wild animals such as iguanas, pythons, and eagles.
Admission Fee: Free
3. Sentosa Wave House
Sentosa Wave House is a structure spanning over 6500m2 along the beach. Built to provide an exceptional surfing experience, it features waves reaching approximately 3m high, a first in Asia. If you're new to surfing, experienced instructors at Wave House are ready to assist you.
Address: 36 Siloso Beach Walk, Singapore.
Admission Fee: Free entry.
Surfing fees at FlowRider on weekdays are $30 and on weekends are $35; similarly, at FlowBarrel, the fees are $40 and $45, respectively.
Opening Hours: Daily from 10 AM to 11 PM.
4. Singapore Image Museum (The Image of Singapore)
The museum portrays the history of Singapore's formation and development from the 14th century to the present. Known as the Wax Museum, it showcases historical events and everyday activities such as traditional weddings, warm family meals, or joyous Mid-Autumn Festival celebrations in the Chinese community. Customs and ceremonies of the Indian, Malay... are also displayed here.
Moreover, the museum exhibits numerous life-sized wax figures of famous personalities worldwide, including U.S. Presidents Bush and Clinton, Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, Chinese President Hu Jintao, artists like Jackie Chan, Marilyn Monroe, Madonna, and the Beatles band.
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 10 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday to Sunday: 10 AM – 9 PM
Entrance Tickets:
Adults: 15 SGD
Seniors (above 60 years): 12 SGD
Children: 10 SGD
5. Tiger Sky Tower Observation Deck
The Tiger Sky Tower observation deck stands at a height of 131 meters, equivalent to a 50-story building. The tower accommodates up to 72 people in an air-conditioned cabin, and each tour lasts for 7 minutes. From here, you can enjoy panoramic views of Sentosa Island, the southern islands of Singapore, as well as the waters of neighboring Malaysia and even Indonesia.
Ticket Prices:
Adults: 15 SGD
Children: 12 SGD
Opening Hours: 9 AM - 9 PM
6. Songs of the Sea Water Show
The water show at Sentosa Island combines light, music, water, and mesmerizing three-dimensional visuals. Additionally, a unique theatrical performance depicting the history and development of Singapore is showcased every night on Sentosa Island to delight visitors.
Ticket Price: 15 SGD
Show Times: 7:40 PM and 8:40 PM daily
7. Sentosa Merlion Statue
For a breathtaking view of Sentosa Island from a height of 37m, you can climb the Observation Deck at the mouth of the Merlion Sea Lion statue – the symbol of Singapore. On the 9th (the mouth of the lion) and 12th (the head of the lion) floors, you can admire the panoramic view of Sentosa with hidden pathways in the tropical forest, the pristine white sandy Siloso Beach, and the bustling Singapore harbor with ships coming and going.
Ticket Price:
Adults: 12 SGD
Children: 9 SGD
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 8 PM daily
8. The Underwater World
The Underwater World is an amazing amusement area with the truly impressive beauty of a completely different world under the ocean. Located on Sentosa Island, it is a spectacular underwater world. Considered the world's largest aquarium, it showcases over 100,000 marine creatures of 800 species. Additionally, there are about 20,000 types of coral. This place also features the world's longest lazy river, approximately 620 meters.
The artificial ocean area simulates 49 different habitats in Southeast Asia. In the viewing area, tourists will be truly amazed by the 'giant fish tank' with the world's largest glass panel, 36 meters wide and 8.3 meters high. At the MAGIC-T tank, visitors can feed the fish through openings on the side of the tank without causing water to splash out.
Ticket Price:
Adults: 29.9 SGD
Children: 20.6 SGD and free for children under 3 years old.
Opening Hours: 10 AM - 7 PM.
9. Dolphin Lagoon
Here, you can witness the spectacular performances of dolphins and sea lions up close. You can even shake hands, feed them, and take pictures with these adorable dolphins.
Additionally, you can dive with sharks for a fee of 130 SGD per person and swim with dolphins for 190 SGD per person.
10. Explore Sentosa's Nature (Sentosa Nature Discovery)
One of the newest attractions on Sentosa Island is Sentosa Nature Discovery, offering visitors an interactive journey to explore the island's wildlife and plant life. Formerly a monorail station, Sentosa Nature Discovery includes indoor and outdoor exhibits. Here, visitors can both enjoy themselves and admire the natural scenery.
Ticket Price: Free entry. If you wish to hire a guide, you can email [email protected]
Opening Hours: 9 AM - 6 PM daily
As per Traveltimes.vn
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Reference: Travel Guide by Mytour
MytourNovember 17, 2015
