The design of the Merlion lion's head is inspired by a legend in Singapore's history. According to the Malay Chronicle, in the 14th century A.D., a prince named San Niro Udama, who came from the "Kingdom of Sanfo Qi", was caught in a storm while sailing at sea, and his boat drifted to this island. As soon as he landed, he saw a magical beast, and his entourage told him that it was a lion. He named Singapore "Singapura" (meaning "Lion City" in Sanskrit). As for the fishtail shape of the Merlion statue, floating among layers of waves not only represents the characteristics of Singapore from a fishing port to a commercial port, but also symbolizes the ancestors who crossed the ocean and came to the south to make a living.

Merlion is a fictional animal with a lion's head. It was designed in 1964 by Fraser Brunner, then the curator of Van Kleef Aquarium. Two years later, it was adopted as a symbol by Singapore Tourism Board, and it remained in use until 1997. During this period, Merlion has become the representative of Singapore. Merlion statue is located on the bank of Singapore River in the city, which is the symbol and symbol of Singapore. The statue, which is 8.6 meters high and weighs 7 tons, spews a stream of clear water from the lion's mouth. It was completed by the sculptor, Mr. Lin Langxin and his two children in May 1972. There are four stone tablets in a small field on the back of the Merlion statue. The inscription tells the story of Merlion symbolizing Singapore.

The design inspiration of the Merlion's lion head: According to the records in the Malay Chronicle, in the 14th century A.D., a prince named San Niro Udama from the "Kingdom of Sanfo Qi" came to Singapore on his way to Malacca. As soon as he landed, he saw a magical beast, and his entourage told him it was a lion. So he named the island "Singapore", which means "Lion City" in Sanskrit, and the fishtail symbolizes the beauty of crossing the ocean that year.