Sentosa Island is Singapore’s premier tourist attraction and island resort. Staying true to its name which means peace and tranquillity the island offers visitors just that. Referred also as the playground of Singapore, Sentosa is an Island packed with adventure, excitement and stunning scenery. Located less than a kilometre from the main island, Sentosa is an old fishing village which became a military base during the World War II and presently one of Southeast Asia’s most visited locations attracting over 5 million visitors annually.
Sentosa caters to a wide audience and once many people enter the island they find it easy to locate their niche among the many tourist attraction. Sentosa is in all essence a nature lovers dream come true. The lush rainforests, landscaped gardens and the famous Butterfly Park are just a few of the nature based attractions within its boundaries. Many consider a trip through the blossoming surroundings of the Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom a unique experience. The fluttering of thousands of colourful butterflies while enjoying the ambiance of the outdoor conservatory is considered an enchanting experience.The Underwater World and Dolphin Lagoon provide visitors the opportunity to observe charming pink dolphins as well as a host of other interesting marine animals in close quarters.
A must visit for the history buff, Images of Singapore is a museum that exhibits precious artefacts, life size figures and sophisticated technology which narrate Singapore’s history, its legends and folklore. Another fascinating addition to Sentosa is the observatory which is Singapore’s tallest and provides panoramic views across Singapore and as far as Malaysia and the Indonesian islands.
The largest replica of the “Merlion”, Singapore’s most lasting symbol is set amidst legendary sea dragons and mythical mermaids, attracts a significant amount of interest from many visitors. Other attractions within the Island worth mentioning include the songs of the sea, Sentosa 4D Majix, Lung and Skyride and CineBlast.
Sentosa is acclaimed around the globe and has won many awards for entwining entertainment, excitement and education with a unique Singaporean touch. Accommodation in and around the island is plentiful and is of high standards. The Rasa, Sentosa Resort, Singapore is a five star resort that offers luxury comforts with breathtaking views and is regarded as an ideal base to explore the wonders of Sentosa.