Merlion is not a real animal, but a fictional animal with a lion's head. As a tourist sign, the image designed by Singaporean Chinese Lin Langxin is a famous water-jet sculpture in downtown Singapore, which has been used since 1997.

Merlion was designed by Brenner, curator of Van Cleef Aquarium in 1964. It was registered as its trademark by Singapore Tourism Board in 1966, and commissioned the famous sculptor Lin Lang Xin to create lion head, fish body and fishtail sculptures in 197 1. The elephant is 8.4 meters high, the lion's head is 2.3 meters long, the width is 1.7 meters and the weight is 40 tons. This sculpture is now located in Merlion Park in Singapore.

The design of Merlion's head was inspired by the records in Malay Chronicles. In the14th century, a prince named San Niro Udama from the Three Buddhist Countries 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.

2. Sentosa

Sentosa Island is known as the most charming holiday island in Singapore, covering an area of 390 hectares, with rich entertainment facilities and leisure activities, and is known as "the jewel of happiness". It used to be just a small fishing village. After being occupied by Britain, it was transformed into its military base, and later it was transformed into a leisurely and beautiful holiday resort in 1972.

3. Marina Bay Garden

Binhai Bay Garden is located in 200,000 square meters pure island villa Grand View Garden. Independent, duplex, townhouse, hardcover high-rise apartment and other architectural forms are arranged in harmony according to the landscape system of internal and external seas, lakes, mountains, forests and islands.

Double gardens in front and back, multiple large terraces with sea views, to build a wonderful courtyard artistic conception; Unique sunny sea view room and spacious living room are not only luxurious, but also warm and romantic; Step into the cloakroom, panoramic luxury bedroom, a model of celebrity life.

In Binhai Bay Garden, designers make full use of these beautiful mountains, seas, buildings and terrain for perfect integration. In landscape planning, central square, courtyard between buildings, bluestone trail, garden, pool, children's swimming area, landscape sketches, etc. It should be set reasonably. Each building has a view to see and a sea to listen to, which constitutes the unique landscape enjoyment of Binhai Bay Garden.

4. Singapore Zoo

Singapore Zoo, located at Lake Wan Li Road in the north of Singapore, covers an area of 28.3 hectares and is one of the top ten open zoos in the world.

In the park, fences are replaced by natural barriers, creating a natural living environment for various animals. About 3050 animals of more than 300 species live freely in a comfortable environment without man-made obstacles and live in peace with tourists. About 6.5438+0.6 million domestic and foreign tourists visit each year.

The zoo covers an area of 28 hectares and has collected 290 species of mammals, birds and reptiles, totaling more than 3,000. Among the many endangered animals on display are Komodo monitor lizard, sleeping bear, golden monkey and the world's largest gregarious ape.

5. Underwater World in Singapore

Underwater World Singapore, 199 1 completed in May, is the largest tropical aquarium in Asia. There are about 2500 kinds of marine life here, which is a tourist attraction integrating education, entertainment and leisure. It is located on Sentosa Island, a famous "Happy Island" in Singapore, and most of the exotic marine life on display comes from the surrounding waters.

Singapore Underwater World Project was officially closed on June 26th, 20th16th. Dolphins, seals and other animals in the park have been taken care of by Chimelong Ocean Kingdom in Zhuhai, China.

Reference source: Baidu Encyclopedia-Sentosa

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