Singapore Icons – Merlion, Esplanade and MBS

On our 3rd day in Singapore, our itinerary was set to see Merlion Park and Esplanade.

The Merlion Park and Esplanade are two of the most recognizable landmarks in Singapore. They stand across each other, on the opposite sides of the rivers. A lot of people say… You’ve never been to Singapore unless you have a seen (and take photo) of these famous landmarks.

Once there was a legend about a mythical creature with the body of a fish and a head of a lion, thus amalgamating both terms ‘Mermaid’ and ‘Lion’ together into ‘Merlion.

This sign(One Fulelrton) which is adjacent to the Merlion Park  is photo fave of tourist  pero here, hinintay ko talagang ma clear sya hehehe

The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is an awesome Theatre and Concert Hall complex that is the heart of the arts scene in Singapore. It is  located on six hectares of waterfront land alongside Marina Bay near the mouth of the Singapore River, purpose-built to be the centre for performing arts for the island nation of Singapore.

The building is colloquially known to locals as “The Durian” or “The Big Durian”

 The structure has glass domes with cladding of aluminum sunshades, each uniquely shaped and intended for one exact location. It stops a greenhouse effect from heating up the structure.

Inside Esplanade Theater (click the photo for a larger view)

Marina Bay Sands

Maybe next time, if I have load of bucks I might try staying in MBS and enjoy the luxury it offers but for now, I will just enjoy it’s amazing architecture. :-)

The Singapore Flyer.
First impression was, yeah right another giant ferris wheel. The flyer is not just an ordinary ferris wheel ride, It has an air-conditioned capsule that can accommodate 28 persons so just imagine how big it is a. Currently it’s the world’s highest observation. I  had this on my itinerary but because we have less time, we weren’t able to go there to have a try. Maybe soon….

By the way hubz took a panoramic views  of the lovely place.

Feel free to click on the beautiful panoramic views  for a full-frame view

After our Merlion, Esplanade and MBS sightseeing, we headed straight to Bugis, which I will share on my next update :-)

You might want to check my Singapore Blog series:

Universal Studio Part 2
Universal Studio Part 1
Imbiah Lookout and Merlion
Sentosa Express and Palawan Beach
A bit of Orchard Road
Singapore…I am beginning to love this place

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10 thoughts on “Singapore Icons – Merlion, Esplanade and MBS

  1. AKS

    Hi. Ask ko lang how to get to Marina Bay from Merlion Park. We’ll be staying in Chinatown, so Im planning to go to these attractions from there. Pls help me what is the easiest way & the cheapest one. thanks – and yung Sky Park ba open to public? no need to pay anything if we just want to take pictures

  2. AKS

    Hi. Ask ko lang how to get to Marina Bay from Merlion Park. We’ll be staying in Chinatown, so Im planning to go to these attractions from there. Pls help me what is the easiest way & the cheapest one. thanks

  3. I love the panoramic view :) Great shots :)

  4. I’d love to try a trip to Singapore anytime soon! Pretty soon maybe!

  5. Wish ko lang makapag check in sa marina bay sands! I love their infinity pool! it’s time to ipon!

  6. KG

    yung merlion, it was smaller than i expected…

    pano ba yang panoramic shot na yan? :)

  7. I failed to go to Bugis last year when in fact we stayed one night in its tail end, Bencoolen Street.
    Ewan ko, siguro unconsciously, umiwas sa shopping, hahaha! pero nagpunta naman kami sa chinatown na marami ding tukso na souvenirs+food. :) ahhhh the pain of traveling on a shoestring!

    I really clicked to enlarge the panoramic view, nice shot!
    We also while away time dyan sa area na iyan and had dinner at makansutra, located few steps after esplanade.

    This series makes me more thrilled to go back to the Lion City on the 19th of this month.
    I’ll try to go to the Harry Potter Exhibit at MBS saka sa Gardens by the bay kung kaya ng budget at schedule. :)

  8. Was here also, part of the city tour. Pero di namin napuntahan ng malapitan ang esplanade. Hays, tamad pa magsulat at mag-ayos ng photos para sa KL-SG trip namin, panis na post na. hehe…

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