The Merlion is Singapore’s most famous tourist attraction; a lion with a fishtail, as if it were a feline mermaid, in the Merlion Park. The “lion” (Singha) was there when an ancient prince from Sumatra first set foot on the island, and the “fish” (koi) is a tribute to Singapore’s history as a port city. One million people per year visit the park, which is part of Fullerton Heritage. The Merlion, which had formerly resided in the Fullerton Waterboat House, was given its own dedicated space here (with the construction of the Esplanade Bridge, it was left without a view). … Continue reading Merlion Park Guide: Everything you need to know about it