Sights of Singapore

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If you’ve only got limited time, however, check out the Bay South Garden. Not only is it the biggest of the 3, but it’s also home to the Flower Dome (the world’s biggest greenhouse), the super instaworthy Cloud Forest, and the famous Supertree Grove.

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It measures 8.6 metres high and weighs 70 tonnes. It was moved to a specially built pier in 2002 as it was thought to be a much more impressive position, and boy was they right! Make sure you get down to the riverside and check it out.

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The original statue of the Merlion used to stand at the mouth of the Singapore River. The statue was made from November 1971 to August 1972 by the late Singaporean sculptor, Mr Lim Nang Seng

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The Merlion is the official symbol of Singapore. Its name combines “mer”, meaning “the sea”, and “lion”, meaning, err, “lion”. The fish body represents Singapore’s origin as a fishing village—it was originally called Temasek, which means “sea town” in Javanese—and the lion head represents Singapore’s original name Singapura, meaning “lion city”.

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Carved in 1753 by Giuseppe Sanmartino, it shows the figure of Christ lying under what looks like a piece of the thinnest of fabrics. The facial features are clearly visible, as are the body and even the crucifixion wounds, but the entire body is covered by the delicate folds of a cloth. The visual effect is truly stunning.

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Singapore is one of the great cities of the world and a fantastic holiday destination. It’s a cultural melting pot and truly an example of East meeting West. There’s so much to do, which is fantastic and a little overwhelming when you’re a first-time visitor, whether you’re spending a week or just making a quick stopover.