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Merlion Fountain

Singapore, Malaysia

Merlion Fountain

Singapore's official symbol, 8.6 metres tall and weighing 70 tons, spouts water daily on the south bank of the mouth of the Singapore river. (The statue previously stood further down the river, but was moved in 2002 after the opening of the Esplanade Bridge.) Designed by the Singapore Tourist Promot

ion Board in 1964, many a commentator has pondered on the inherent contradictions of a creature that is half-cat, half-fish. Any time of night or day, a steady stream of tourists troops up to see the mythical beast, and a purpose-built pier lets you take pictures with the Merlion and the CBD in the background. When paying your respects, don't miss the bite-sized '''Mini-Merlion''' (officially the "Merlion cub"), a mere two meters tall, just 28 m away towards the bridge.

Listen to the audio guide for Merlion Fountain Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off

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