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Nature, history, recreation and fantasy - Sentosa offers all
these and more in a fun, entertaining and educational way.
For those who love the sun and sea:
Sentosa's Siloso Beach, Central Beach and Tanjong Beach
offer sun-worshippers a variety of water sports such as
canoeing and surf boarding.
Catch the resident pig-tailed macaques, harvesting ripe
coconuts from the trees along the beach.
Hop on the Beach Trains which run along the beaches.
For the outdoor enthusiasts, there are camp sites and youth
hostels.
Never-ending fun and entertainment:
The Musical Fountain presents a high-tech spectacle
integrating a ballet of light, laser, colour and music. At
night, the Merlion "awakens" in a breathtaking sight and
sound show incorporating the dancing fountains.
- Brace yourself for thrills and spills at Cinemania, an
interactive simulation theatre.
- The Enchanted Grove of Tembusu covers a modest 2
hectares of Tembusu trees and McArthur palms.
- Tour Sentosa on the Monorail which provides a scenic
40-minute ride around the island.
- Stroll along the 150-metre long boardwalk by the sea.
- Golfers can enjoy the challenging and spectacular
Tanjong and Serapong Courses at the Sentosa Golf Club.
- Experience an "active" volcano at
VolcanoLand, complete with earth tremors and hissing
steam.
- Asian Village features three Asian
themed villages, a fun park with entertaining rides for
children and a typical fishing kelong.
- Make your way up the 37-metre high
Merlion for a
magnificent panoramic view.
- For the avid family golfer, there is the Sijori
WonderGolf, Singapore's only outdoor miniature golf park.
- Enter a bygone era as you step into a tribal-themed
village zone through a gateway guarded by grotesque stone
structures at the Lost Civilisation. The Ruined City bears
testimony to a once-glorious civilisation, featuring a
fascinating hieroglyphics-adorned gate, mythical motifs,
carved lions and even guillotines.
Discover the wonders of nature:
- Nature lovers will appreciate the Nature Walk/Dragon Trail
which meanders through a tropical secondary rainforest
leading to a number of vantage points offering scenic
views from the summit of Mount Imbiah.
- Butterfly Park is home to 2,500 butterflies from over 50
species while the Insect Kingdom Museum features giant
millipedes, tarantulas, rhino-beatles and many more.
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Underwater World Singapore is one of Asia's most exciting
tropical oceanarium.
Uncover Singapore's colourful history:
- Built in the 1880's, Fort Siloso served as the last
bastion of the British forces during the Japanese invasion
of Singapore.
- Located at the summit of Mount Imbiah which provides a
commanding view of the Indonesian islands, are the remains
of the Mount Imbiah Battery.
- Begin an exciting voyage of discovery of Singapore's
maritime heritage at the
Maritime Museum.
- Images of Singapore, a museum complex comprising Pioneers
of Singapore, Surrender Chambers and
Festivals of
Singapore, vividly kaleidoscope the history and cultures
of Singapore.
Sentosa offers a gastronomic experience too. A food centre
offers a vast array of local delights and Western cuisine.
Alternatively, dine at one of the many food and beverage
outlets on the island, offering choices that range from
fast food and hawkers' fare to 5-star gourmet cuisines.
The resort hotels, The Beaufort Singapore and Shangri-La's
Rasa Sentosa Resort, offer stylish luxury including access
to inviting, golden sand beaches. At Sijori Resort,
formerly pre-war buildings are now restored to offer their
old charm with modern conveniences.
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