ATTRACTIONS

Fort Siloso
Singapore's only preserved fort, Fort Siloso, comes alive with exhibits tracing its development from the 19th century to the Battle for Singapore in 1942. Explore the Barrack room, Laundry, Cookhouse and Tailoring shop to get a personalized experience of what life was like for the soldiers at the fort.
Take cover as a 'live' firing drill is simulated complete with sound and special effects, train at the assault course, test your skills at the interactive games area.
Apart from providing an educational experience, the Fort also makes an enchanting venue for theme parties with its breathtaking view of the harbour.

Underwater World
Journey through one of Asia's most exciting tropical oceanariums and experience a dimension few humans ever will! Be mesmerized by the world beneath the water - its mystery and tranquility. Come eyeball to eyeball with white sharks, slimy eels, giant stingrays and dainty damsel fish as you travel along a 83-metre acrylic tunnel on a moving travelator.
The oceanarium has over 2500 marine creatures spanning over 250 species. Children will adore the Touch Pool which features turtles, starfish, stingrays and spiky pufferfish.

Head down to the Dolphin Lagoon at Central Beach where you can see the unique pink Indo-Pacific Humpback Dolphins for the first time in Singapore.

Orchid Gardens
The Orchid Gardens is a tranquil world of over 10,000 plants of orchids spanning more than 200 species.
At the entrance, you will be welcomed by gorgeous landscape with cascading waterfalls in the midst of 'Yin Shi' rocks.
Across a wooden bridge lies the Orchid shed made of Chengai Timber.
Move on to stretch your legs at the Gazebo which overlooks a natural catchment of water before checking the time at the Flower Clock made of beautifully arranged orchids.
The Gardens also house the Bell of Happiness and the beautiful Koi village with more than 500 beautifully coloured Koi fish.

Butterfly Park - Insect Kingdom
The only attraction of its kind in Singapore, the park features nearly 2500 live butterflies spanning over 50 species. It also displays about 3000 species of some of the world's most beautiful and rare insects, including a live enclosure of fireflies.
You can view the blossoming of new life, in the Live Pupae house or amuse yourself in the company of creepy-crawlies in the Live Insect corner.
The park provides visitors a rare up-close encounter with over 5,000 fireflies at the Museum. Rare because the number of fireflies in Singapore is fast dwindling as their habitats have given way to urban development.
To make it possible for visitors to see them, the room is darkened in the day so that the fireflies will turn on their taillights. At night, the room is lit up for them to rest.

Asian Village
A theme park developed to integrate the many facets of Asia into a recreational theme park setting.
The park comprises of three themed regional villages representing East Asia, South Asia and South-East Asia, a family entertainment centre at Adventure Asia, a Village Theatre for events and performances and a Fisherman's Kelong for that hands-on experience. Nestled amidst lush tropical landscaping, Asian Village reflects the ethnic ambience and charm of Asia.

Merlion Walk
At 37m tall, the mystical Merlion stands guard over Singapore's good fortune.
You can use lifts to ride up to the viewing decks in its mouth on the 9th floor and the crown on the 12th floor. The view from either point is simply breathtaking.
The Merlion also reveals many secrets from the sea-scores of beautiful tropical fish, a mysterious sunken pirate ship filled with treasure, and a huge array of surprises. Watch out for the Hantu Laut ('sea ghost' in Malay) and the special tricks up his sleeve!
The tower can accommodate up to 180 persons at any one time.

Just behind the Merlion tower lies the Merlion Walk. Stretching from the tower to the Amphitheatre, the 120 metre long walkaway faithfully captures the colorful legend of the Merlion.
At nightfall, see The Merlion integrate with the Musical Fountain to present a magical combination of dancing water fountains, special lighting and sound effects to create spectacular three-dimensional laser images on a giant water screen.
A must-see!

Beaches
Sentosa's 3.2 km (2 mi) stretch of sandy white beaches have been upgraded to offer a sun and fun filled treat with lots of beach activities.
Siloso Beach, located at the western end, boasts a pristine beachfront with four perfectly landscaped, palm-fringed islets with its own mini-beach.
At Central Beach, deck-chairs, beach umbrellas and a variety of water sports equipment are available for hire. And if you cross the suspended bridge to the opposite islet, you will stand right on the Southernmost Point of Asia Continent, Asia's nearest point to the Equator! Don't miss the resident beruks doing their coconut plucking act.
Bicycles are also available for hire at the bicycle kiosk at both beaches. There are shower and changing facilities, beach pubs, volleyball courts, cycling tracks as well as various food kiosks and snack bars at the Rest Stations to cater to everyone's appetite.
On the far eastern end lies Tanjong Beach, the most quiet beach for that idyllic getaway.
At night, the beach front, cheerfully illuminated by twinkling lights of ships anchored at the port and conveniently equipped with barbeque pits is a great venue for cosy beach parties.

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