No trip to Singapore would be complete without taking a stroll down Merlion Walk at Sentosa. If you are considering the short stay apartments Singapore offers an obvious choice would be the appealing Riverdale Residence Singapore. This attractive accommodation offers quality interiors and courteous service ensuring a pleasurable stay.
The renowned Merlion Walk is as one might expect named after the giant Merlion (half-lion and half-fish) statue which stands on the island of Sentosa. The Merlion Walk is a colourfully vibrant boulevard extending about 120 m which has been paved with intricate mosaic designs. On this attractive walkway you will find numerous spouting fountains and small pools.
However there is no doubt that the majestic Merlion is the focus of attention here. This colossal statue stands no less than 37 metres in height, towering over the nearby attractions. This creature is an image from legend and is inextricably linked with the city-state of Singapore. According to tradition a prince of a nearby kingdom who discovered the area saw a creature which he thought was a lion; accordingly the prince named the territory Singapura, or lion city. Since then the lion has been a constant symbol of the state. The Merlion’s tail of a fish represents the ancient fishermen’s village known as Temasek, which once stood here.
Over the course of time many intriguing tales have been told about this creature of legend. According to local folklore the Merlion has become the guardian spirit of the state, protecting it from all calamities and dangers.
The adjoining Merlion Plaza is an attraction in itself, offering many appealing features for the visitor. Here the visitor will find an array of shopping opportunities whilst the children too will be captivated by the numerous fun activities which they may indulge in. With so much to see and do a visit to Merlion Walk will always be a memorable experience.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.
