Sentosa is an entertainment island near Singapore. On Sentosa there is a popular water park, a huge oceanarium and many other attractions and entertainment. There are beaches, shops, cafes and luxury five-star hotels. In this article I will tell you how to get to Sentosa in Singapore, and a detailed story and useful information about the Sentosa island itself.
Near the entrance to the popular Universal Studios amusement park in Sentosa
On the mainland next to the island there is Harbor Front metro station. All routes to the island (except for the road 🙂) start from this metro station. Read about the metro in Singapore.
How to get to Sentosa
1. Cable car to Sentosa Mount Faber Line
The Mount Faber Line cable car circles from the metro station: Harbor Front - Mount Faber - Harbor Front - Sentosa - Harbor Front. At each station, you can get off, walk and drive on. You can also start your journey in the opposite direction, i.e. from the island of Sentosa.
Cable car to Sentosa Mount Faber Line Circle Cost: SGD 33 adult ticket and SGD 22 child ticket.
Opening hours of the cable car to Sentosa: 8:45 am to 10:00 pm (last boarding at 9:30 pm).
How to find: leave the Harbor Front metro and follow the signs to Cable Car station, go through the Harbor Front shopping center, a little down the street and get to ticket offices, buy a ticket, take the elevator to the 15th floor and take the cable car to Sentosis.
Important. In addition to the large cable car Mount Faber Line, there is a small cable car on Sentosa Island - the Sentosa Line, which consists of three stations and connects the large cable car station with the Merlion and the beach.
Cost of the Sentosa Line cable car: 15 SGD adult ticket and 10 SGD child ticket.
The cost of an integrated ticket for the two cable cars Mount Faber Line and Sentosa Line: 35 SGD adult ticket and 25 SGD child ticket.
Sentosa Cable Car Schematic Map Despite the fact that there are magnificent views from the cable car in Singapore, we decided to skip this attraction, we have already rode the cable car more than once in, and in, and on, and on 🙂 and I still hoped to make it back in Singapore visit, the views from which are much cooler 🙂
2. Monorail Sentosa Express to Sentosa and around the island
Sentosa can be reached by monorail - Sentosa Express. The Sentosa Express monorail station on the mainland is at VivoCity, Lobby L, Level 3 (easy to find with signs).
There are 3 monorail stations on Sentosa Island:
- Waterfront Station (if your goal is Universal Studios Singapore amusement park, then get off here)
- Imbiah Station (near the statue of Merlion)
- Beach Station (near the beach)
There used to be a monorail around the island, now it is gone.
Monorail to Sentosa 
Monorail carriage 
Entrance to the monorail station at VivoCity Mall 
Inside at the monorail station 
At the Monorail Waterfront Station 
Four stations of the Singapore - Sentosa monorail Opening hours: from 7:00 to 10:00 on weekdays and until 24:00 from Friday to Sunday.
3. Walking to Sentosa
You can get to Sentosa on foot. But don't worry, it’s not long When I read that you can walk across the bridge to Sentosa, I imagined a long, long bridge from the mainland to the island, and when I told Lesha that we would go to Sentosa on foot, he was horrified 🙂 In fact, the island is very close and it takes 10-15 minutes to walk!
You need to get to the Harbor Front metro station, and then follow the signs for Sentosa Board Walk through the VivoCity shopping center.
Directions for the Sentosa Express Monorail to Sentosa and Board Walk There are moving escalators on the bridge, so the whole journey is easy.
Pedestrian bridge to Sentosa 
Pedestrian bridge to Sentosa 
The beginning of the way 
Moving escalators on the bridge 
Let's go, rest, look around 🙂 
The pedestrian bridge offers views of the island and the cable car Cost: Free
We go to the island. At the moment, the pedestrian path across the bridge is free !!! 4. By car or taxi
You can get to Sentosa by car or by taxi over the road bridge. To enter the island, you will have to pay from 2 SGD per car + pay for parking.
How to get to Sentosa is up to you. We decided to go to the island on foot (not because of saving money, it was just interesting to walk along the bridge and take pictures of the views), and when we returned in the evening we were already so tired that we decided to take the monorail. Although the night illumination of the city and the island from the bridge looks tempting 🙂
Morning leisurely walk across the bridge from the metro to Sentosa. Almost came 🙂 By the way, at seven o'clock in the evening there are huge queues for the cable car and the monorail! We were in no hurry, watched the Crane Show at 20:00, then had a delicious dim sum dinner in a restaurant and, without any crowd, left Sentosa on the monorail at half past nine in the evening.
Huge queue for the monorail from the island around 7pm Attractions of Sentosa. The most important and interesting sights of Sentosa are photos and videos, descriptions and reviews, location, sites.
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One of Sentosa's newest tourist attractions is the abnormally large Resorts World, which includes hotels, Universal Studios, Singapore's first casino and giant shopping malls.
To the south of the island lie the small islets of Kusu, Saint John, Sestra and Pulau Hantu islands. They are all also managed by the Sentosa administration. There is nothing special, but if they wish, tourists can swim there too: there is a public ferry to the first two.
Singaporean jokers decipher the name Sentosa as an abbreviation, which in translation means: "so expensive, but in fact there is nothing to watch." This is only partially true.
Many tourists come across the first attraction of Sentosa before reaching the island itself. This is a funicular that runs between Sentosa, the harbor and Mount Faber. It was completely renovated and opened to the public in 2010. The round-trip ticket costs a lot, so if you want to save money it is better to go by bus - however, of course, you will not get that pleasure.
Singaporean jokers decipher the name Sentosa as an abbreviation, which in translation means: "so expensive, but in fact there is nothing to watch." This is only partially true: most of Sentosa's attractions have been renovated in recent years, the most meaningless ones have been dismantled. But still, there is much more interesting here for children than for adults.
Sentosa itself is open to the public all year round, around the clock, although different attractions may operate at different times.
The observation tower "Tiger Sky Tower" is located near the cable car stop (in fact, at an altitude of more than 100 m, you will hardly notice it). At the time of construction, it became the tallest in all of Asia. The tower offers a panoramic view of Sentosa, Singapore, the South Islands and even, if you're lucky with the clouds, Indonesia and Malaysia.
Fort Siloso will be of interest primarily to history buffs. And not even so much history as weapons. All former British buildings on the territory of this artillery battery are open for inspection, and all kinds of guns, cannons, machine guns, etc. from various other Singapore forts were brought to the fort. Mannequins in uniform, placed everywhere in the territory, clearly show how everything happened here.
The famous symbol, the Merlion, is also found on Sentosa. This is a 37-meter version of the statue that can be seen on the Singapore River and is illuminated in the evenings, although it does not emit laser beams, which is what many would expect. Paying the entrance fee, you can take the elevator up to his mouth and look at the port from there, as well as admire the rather strange exhibitions below.
The first casino in Singapore is located on Sentosa, in the Resorts World complex. There are 500 gambling tables that play 19 different games, but the focus is on Asian favorites such as baccarat, roulette, tai sai and pay gau. To the delight (but not the fact that luckily) tourists, the entrance for foreigners to the casino is free.
On the island of Kusu, which can be reached from Sentosa by ferry, it is not as interesting as on Sentosa itself, but there are a couple of unusual places here. Firstly, the name of the island (it translates as "Turtle") fully justifies the numerous reptiles crawling everywhere. Secondly, there is a Taoist temple Do-Bogong, dedicated to the deity of commerce, where people come to pray for financial well-being. Thirdly, there is also an unusual Muslim sanctuary (not a mosque) Keramat, which stands on a small hill, dedicated to Saint Abdul Rahman, who lived here in the 19th century, and mostly childless couples come here to pray.
Sentosa or Sentosa Island - one of the islands of Singapore, with a sonorous, vivid and memorable name... An unusually popular place among tourists, about 5 million people come here to relax every year. The island has made a dizzying "career" - from the gloomy and eerie during the Second World War to the island-holiday, the island of a fairy tale, from which one does not want to leave. There are so many attractions and entertainment that it is impossible to get around them all even in a week, and the impressions from them will be enough for several years to come.
The island received its current name Sentosa in 1972. Translated into Russian, it means "land of tranquility."
If you decide not to stay at one of the beach hotels in Sentosa, then you can easily get here from Singapore - there are many ways, everyone can choose the most suitable for themselves:
- by taxi - no comments here, any taxi driver will take you to your destination without questions
- by train - get to the HarbourFront metro station. Find exit E to VivoCity, go to 3rd level to Sentosa Express
- By Bus - Take Sentosa Gateway down left to Resorts World Sentosa Car Park. There you will see a tunnel to Cars / Taxis. Find the B1 East sign and follow the Universal Studios signs at Level 1
- by funicular - get to the HarbourFront metro station. Find Exit B. Follow the signs for the Singapore Cable Car. Round trip cost including entrance tickets to Sentosa 29S $ adults and 18S $ children
- On foot - about 500 meters across the bridge from the same HarbourFront metro station
But to get the maximum experience, it is worth getting there by air - the funicular - the Singapore cable car - will help you with this. This is the most expensive method, but you should use it at least once.
Cable car
From the island of Singapore, the cable car to Sentosa is one of the most breathtaking entertainment, one of the attractions. The route passes at a dizzying height, from which you can see the whole district, the islands of Malaysia and Indonesia, the ocean, amusement parks. Everything is completely convenient and completely safe, because the cable car in Singapore is comfortable cabins for 8 people, which are securely closed, it is simply impossible to fall out of them. They offer a magnificent view that enchants and delights.
There are 4 stops on the cable car in Singapore and the final The Jewel Box Station, on Mount Faber. Despite the high cost of the trip, millions of tourists use it, and cable car cabins in Singapore are rarely empty. The cable car is open all year round, from 8.45 am to 10 pm. If you just need to move to the other side of the bay, you don't have to go all the way, you can take Harbor Front Station, this funicular station is next to the metro.
The ticket costs $ 25 for an adult and $ 14 for a child 3-12 years old, children under 3 years old are free. This price also includes a ticket to the island.
On Friday and Saturday, there is also the option to have a romantic “heavenly” dinner for two on the cable car for SGD 120
other methods
Monorail (Sentosa Express) - it starts at the station of the same name, next to the MRT Harbor Front metro station. In total, the monorail makes three stops, the fare is the same for everyone - 3.5 Singapore dollars. It works from 7 am to midnight. This way to get to Sentosa in Singapore is also convenient because the ticket price includes entrance to the island.
The conveyor pedestrian path is a covered self-propelled path that will take you to the island, this pleasure costs only $ 1
Walking across the bridge is the cheapest way, of course. In addition, there are also buses and taxis. Almost no one uses water transport, it is impractical, because the island of Sentosa is located just 500 meters from Singapore.
If you decide to get to the island by your own car, you will have to leave it in the parking lot - only ecological transport drives on the island, there is a special warning about this on the amusement park's website.
Well, another option for getting to Sentosa from Singapore is by swimming. But why, if there are convenient overland options!
Moving around the island
The territory of Sentosa Island is quite small, only 3 km of the embankment, but buses and other transport run along it. Those who do not like walking can take advantage of them. All transport within the island is free, this also applies to the monorail, but only within the island.
At the same time, walking will save a lot of time, and walking around the entertainment island is a pleasure - there are a lot of beautiful fountains, exotic trees, shady paths, unusual sculptures and many, many attractions. You can just walk around the island in one day, but in order to see everything, it will take much more time, because it is very interesting and full of life and sights.
The island has many different cafes, restaurants and fast foods for every taste and every budget. And here you can also enjoy the juice of a unique fruit - durian.
Here you can arrange for yourself a relatively cheap vacation, because Sentosa Island does not hide its attractions, and access to most of them is completely free or budgetary.
Sentosa map and all attractions
Explore the map of Sentosa and attractions when planning your travel around the island (full map opens in a new window)
Attractions and entertainment of Sentosa
When you arrive at the Sentosa Island in Singapore, your eyes dart at once, you want to see everything at once. Therefore, the question of what to see at Sentosa becomes very important.
Universal Studio Amusement Park
Attractions - Asia's largest amusement park Universal Studio, Singapore guarantees a wealth of experiences. It is all divided into thematic zones - here is the Shrek Castle, Madagascar, Space City, and many other places. Extreme double roller coasters are especially popular among visitors, and you can also arrange rafting on a man-made river. There are other rides that require a certain amount of courage.
Tiger Sky Tower and Observation Deck
The Tiger Sky Tower on Sentosa is Singapore's tallest observation tower, reaching 131 meters in height, roughly the height of a 50-storey building. To get to the top, you need to make a trip. Visitors enter the cockpit, which slowly moves upward. The trip is accompanied by a commentary providing a brief but interesting history of Sentosa Island and highlighting Singapore's famous landmarks on the way up. The view from above is simply breathtaking! The north offers panoramic views of Singapore, while the south offers some distance to the sea and the nearby islands of Indonesia. The adult ticket price is S $ 15. For children, the trip will cost a little less.
The observation deck from which you can see the entire Sentosa Park of Singapore is located on the head of a copy of the giant symbol of Singapore - the statue of the mythical creature Merlion. It is much larger on Sentosa and costs S $ 12 to enter.
Oceanarium Underwater World
The Oceanarium in Singapore is located on Sentosa Island. It is part of the largest resort World Sentosa. And you can get to it by the Sentosa Cable Car or in another convenient way.
This attraction includes two recreational areas: the Underwater World itself and the Adventure Cove Waterpark.
Adventure Cove Waterpark
There is also an attraction for those who love extreme extreme - descent from a long and tall mountain on a special sled. You can go to the local Adventure Cove Waterpark, the only one in the world to swim with pink dolphins.
Port of the Lost Wonder - Port of the Lost Wonder
Port of the Lost Wonder is the ideal place for families with small children. Situated right by the beach, this Sentosa Island attraction is packed with playgrounds, themed slides, cobwebs and climbing frames, as well as a variety of restaurants and retail outlets to keep parents from getting bored. Port of the Lost Wonder organizes fun and educational games and activities throughout the day and hosts the must-see Bubble Festival on weekends. The grounds of the complex are also dotted with historical monuments and artifacts that make a reference to the fascinating history of Singapore. Port of the Lost Wonder is easy to find and is located near (not inside) the huge Resorts World Sentosa.
Sentosa Nature Discovery is another great destination on Sentosa Island that will appeal to both nature lovers and families with small children.
The tour begins on an educational note, with visitors being guided through several interesting galleries and interactive exhibitions. All this is a condition for entering the jungle. The idea is to equip you with some skills and information so that you can spot some of the features of the wilderness yourself.
The jungle trail includes eight different habitats that are teeming with a variety of plants, trees and wildlife: for example, there are many birds, insects and - if you're lucky - strange reptiles. Sentosa Nature Discovery Park is next to the Butterfly Park and the Insect Kingdom. And one more thing: admission is free for everyone!
Sentosa beaches
You can not only have fun on the island, but simply soak up the sun on the luxurious beaches. The problem of the rainy season is not even scary here. The beaches are equipped with covered pavilions that will hide you from the bad weather. Well-trained rescuers monitor safety, their work is reliably established, and if health fails, doctors will come to the rescue. Entrance to all beaches is free, you can stay on them as long as you want.
Entrance fees for Sentosa
- Universal Studio - adults S $ 74, children S $ 56
- Oceanarium - adults 34 S $, children 24 S $
- Water Park - Adults S $ 36.00, Children S $ 28.00
- Adventure Park - depending on the package chosen from S $ 45.00 to S $ 90.00
- Sentosa 4D Adventureland One Day - Adults S $ 35.00, Children S $ 24.20
- Butterfly Park - Adults S $ 16.00, Children S $ 10.00
- K-Live Sentosa - Adults S $ 29.00, Children S $ 16.00
Dolphin show, bird shows are included in the cost of entrance tickets to the island
Sentosa FUN Pass package ticket prices
A day ticket costs S $ 81.90 for adults, S $ 71.90 for children and includes:
- Bi-Pedal Bicycle (2 Hours)
- MOSH!
- S.E.A. Aquarium
- Segway Fun Ride (2 Rides)
- Sentosa merlion
- The flying trapeze
- Tiger sky tower
- Trick Eye Museum Singapore
- Wings of Time (Standard Seat)
- Images of Singapore LIVE *
- Madame Tussauds Singapore *
A 2-day ticket costs S $ 141.90 for adults, S $ 101.90 for children and includes: 1 day at Universal Studio and
- 4D AdventureLand: Desperados in 4D
- 4D AdventureLand: Extreme Log Ride
- 4D AdventureLand: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island
- Bi-Pedal Bicycle (2 Hours)
- Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom
- Fort Siloso Combat Skirmish: Indoor Maze
- Megabounce or Parajump @ Mega Adventure
- MOSH!
- S.E.A. Aquarium
- Segway Fun Ride (2 Rides)
- Sentosa merlion
- Skyline Luge Sentosa (1 Luge & 1 Skyride)
- Singapore Cable Car - Sentosa Line or K-Live Sentosa (Hologram)
- The flying trapeze
- Tiger sky tower
- Trick Eye Museum Singapore
- Wave House Sentosa - Catch-A-Wave (1 Try)
- Wings of Time (Standard Seat)
- Images of Singapore LIVE *
- Madame Tussauds Singapore *
And the famous resort area of Singapore, where more than 30 attractions and places for recreation are collected. Beaches, attractions for all ages, restaurants, spas, luxury resort hotels, an aquarium, wax museum, 3D cinemas, observation tower, Southeast Asia's first amusement park Universal Studios, and the simply amazing laser and music show Wings of time.
You can get to know and love this island well only by taking a leisurely stroll around. Moreover, Sentosa is one large fragrant tropical park. It is best to start the walk from the Tiger Skytower observation deck, which is located on the territory of the Imbiah Lookout station. The 131m high tower offers beautiful views of the sea and the integrated Resorts World Sentosa.
Singapore Cable Car
One of the most challenging ways to get to the island is to take the cable car. The cabins are completely transparent, which helps to enjoy the panoramic view of the bay, the fragrant greenery of the island, ships and skyscrapers. The organizers made sure that during the trip your children feel like real superheroes floating in the air. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman or Green Lantern are waiting for them today. One has only to put on masks and a costume - and now you are one of them and rapidly fly through the air towards the entertainment island. Each booth thematically corresponds to one of the superheroes and is decorated with certain symbols. You can go on super travel from Harbor Front Tower Two or from the terminus on Mount Faber.
www.singaporecablecar.com.sg
Walk on Sentosa Boardwalk
The Sentosa Boardwalk is a purpose-built pedestrian walking bridge equipped with moving walkways. The bridge, sheltered from the rain and beautifully decorated, connects Sentosa Island with Singapore Island at the Harbor Front and VivoCity shopping centers. While walking along the Sentosa Boardwalk, it is common to watch giant cruise ships entering the port. On the way, you will come across small cafes where you can have a delicious snack. Such is the non-trivial and at the same time picturesque way to get to the entertainment island.
Beach holidays on Sentosa
Palawan beach famous for the observation deck, which is considered the southernmost point of continental Asia. Palawan is a truly quiet family beach with many eateries and small shops.
Siloso beach is a paradise for lovers of active recreation and entertainment. Young people gather to play beach volleyball, dance at parties. The girls happily share the latest news and show their new fashionable bikinis to their girlfriends. You can try kayaking, cycling or rollerblading. Those who come to Siloso know for sure that it is intended for a bright and sporty holiday.
Tanjong beach perfect for romantics and couples in love. A calm place away from the bustling city will give you a beautiful sea view and a pleasant evening breeze. Many Singaporeans and expats like to come here with their families and even with their dogs to play enough beach games and swim in the warm sea.
Port of Lost Wonder
Palawan Beach is home to the first and so far the only kids' club of its kind, designed for the age group from 3 to 12 years old, with many water slides, picnic areas and cafes where you can dine with the whole family.
www.polw.com.sg
Laser show of fountains "Wings of Time"
An epic and magical open-air evening show. A stunning beauty and scale multisensory extravaganza of lights, water, light, laser and 3D projections with musical accompaniment. Wings of Time tells a story of friendship and courage, very instructive and beautifully designed. No one will remain indifferent: neither adults nor children. A mesmerizing and epochal event in size!
www.wingsoftime.com.sg
IFly Singapore attraction
Modern free flight simulator. There is no bad weather or airplanes, at any time you can take off and soar at the height of a five-story building. The perfect chance for all adventure seekers to put themselves to the test. The adrenaline rush is like a parachute jump, only without the potential risks.
www.iflysingapore.com
Trick Eye Museum
Everyone, without exception, loves magic tricks, but what if the trick is that there is no focus? Through the use of optical illusions, three-dimensional paintings on the surfaces of museum walls, floors and ceilings come to life. To step inside the painting and be part of Van Gogh's canvas, saddle a giant turtle, or suddenly realize that you are hanging upside down - everything is possible. Prepare the lens for shooting, there is something to capture as a keepsake.
www.trickeye.com/singapore
Singapore Symbol - The Merlion
What is needed to safeguard the prosperity of Singapore? Perhaps a mythical creature, namely the legendary Merlion. Half lion, half fish, he has guarded the city for many years. According to legend, Merlion fought the raging elements on Sentosa Island for many days and was able to tame the winds. Today, many sculptures are erected in his honor on the island, and a 37-meter statue rises on Sentosa. It is also an observation deck offering a delightful view of the sea, beaches and ships in the roadstead.
Attraction Skyline Luge Sentosa
One of the most popular entertainment on the island. Lovers of speed can "fly" over the island on a funicular, and then leave the mountain-track on a special sled. Who among us did not like sledding as a child? There is no such thing! Just imagine that you are on the longest toboggan slide you could dream of, more than 1 km long. Moreover, you can ride not only during the day, but also in the moonlight, when the paths are illuminated with special lights, which fascinates and gives the jungle mysticism and mystery. The only thing we must warn about is that children at least 85 cm and accompanied by adults can ride on the lift, and children below 110 cm are prohibited from driving the sled on their own.
general information
Sentosa Island (Sentosa; tel .: 1800-736-86-72; www.sentosa.com.sg; paid visit) located south of Singapore and connected to it by a 710-meter bridge (Causway Bridge; open for cars and taxis daily 7.00-24.00)... If you take a taxi to the Resorts World Casino stop, there is no entry fee.
A more exciting route is the cable car that stretches over the harbor at an altitude of 60 m; so you can get to the very center of the island. Trailers run regularly from Jewel Station near HarbourFront Tower 2 daily from 9:00 am; the last trailers return from Sentosa at 21.15. The “Jewel Box” cafe on Mount Faber offers “heavenly dinner” from 18.30 to 20.30 (tel: 6377-96-88; www.mountfaber.com.sg; guided tour of Sentosa can be booked, entry fee included)... Finally, the fastest way to get to the island is the Sentosa Express light train. Its departure station is at the VivoCity Mall on the main island. (the first train leaves at 7.00, the last one at midnight)... Sentosa Express has two stops: Beach and Imbiah; both within walking distance from many interesting places. You can also get around Sentosa by minibuses and mini-trains (travel is free)... It is also possible to get to Sentosa on foot - along the footpath on the bridge.
In the XVIII century. the island was a British military outpost. Formerly called Pulau Blakang Mati (Island of Death), it only in 1972 received its current name Sentosa (Island of peace and quiet), which is perfectly matched by the rapid development of the resort industry here.
The Sentosa holiday opportunities are some of the best in Singapore. There are cultural and historical sights here that are worth seeing.
S $ 8 million was invested in Sentosa, its development continues, but even now there is something to see. For example, in the resort complex "Resort World Sentosa" (RWS; www.rwsentosa.com) is the first and only theme park in Asia "Univer-Sal Studios Singapore" (Universal Studios Singapore; tel: 6577-88-88; open: daily 10.00-19.00; admission charge)... It has 7 zones and 24 thematic routes, 18 of which are specially designed for Singapore. The best of them are Shrek 4, Jurassic Park and the Madagascar tropical jungle, based on the DreamWorks cartoons, as well as numerous casinos and several restaurants with famous chefs. The Marine Life Park is also very popular here. (Marine Life Park), considered the world's largest oceanarium, and it houses the Marine Experimental Museum (Maritime Xperiental Museum).
Unlike RWS, most of the other attractions on the island are paid. Complex tickets for all or several of them can be purchased at the cable car and Sentosa Express stations.
Almost all the main attractions are concentrated in a place called Imbiah Lookout, near the station of the same name, ground transportation and cable car. The 131-meter Tiger Yekai Tower rises here. (Tiger Sky Tower; open: daily 9.00-21.00; entrance fee), which offers an unforgettable view of Singapore and the nearby southern islets. You can also take a special lift to the Sea Lion statue (daily 10.00-20.00; entrance fee), to his mouth or mane, and see from a bird's eye view (37 m) to the island and the busy harbor.
Visitors with children may want to delight their little companions with attractions such as Butterfly Park and the Kingdom of Insects. (open: daily 9.30-19.00; entrance fee)... It contains over 1500 butterflies and many amazing insects; and there are also interactive cinemas "Sentosa 4D Magix" (the first session is 10.00, the last one is 21.00; entrance is paid), "Sentosa CineBlast", where you yourself can become the heroes of your favorite films (open: daily 10.00-21.00; entrance fee), and "Skyline Luge Sentosa" (daily 10.00-21.30; entrance fee)... Best Attraction in Imbiah Lookout - Images of Singapore (Images of Singapore; open: daily 9.00-19.00; admission charge)- a wonderful wax museum, housed in a colonial-style building - a former military hospital. Here you can learn a lot about the history of Singapore and the culture of the peoples inhabiting it; life-size dioramas, artifacts, films and street scenes will help to brighten up the past of this country.
Another tourist attraction on Sentosa is a guided tour of Fort Siloso (Fort Siloso Tours; open: daily 10.00-18.00; entrance fee) built by the British in the 1880s. for the defense of Singapore. Its tunnels house interactive displays, as well as cannons and other weapons; the exposition tells about the history of the fort - from its construction to its fall. Visitors will see the so-called "Surrender Room" ("Surrender Chambers"), the place where this ceremony took place in 1942.
Audiovisual backdrops, artifacts from the era and skillfully made wax figures of the participants allow the scene to be reproduced as realistically as possible.
Visit also "Underwater World" (Underwater World; Siloso Road, 80; tel .: 6275-00-30; www.underwaterworld.com.sg; open: daily 9.00-21.00; entrance ticket includes Dolphin Lagoon), a small but wonderful oceanarium; its main reservoir has a transparent underwater tunnel. Visitors move along it on an escalator, observing 2500 aquatic inhabitants from above, below and on the sides: turtles, sharks, sea cows, rays, giant eels. The "underwater world" of Sentosa includes Dolphin Lagoon (Dolphin Lagoon; open daily 10.30-18.00) to Palawan Beach. Here you can watch a show of Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins, also called pink because of their unique coloration. We also recommend visiting a reflexology center, where you will be offered to lower your feet into a pool of warm water, in which fish swim: they, by pinching off, will remove all dead skin from your feet. (open: daily 10.00-19.00, tel .: 6279-92-29, by appointment).
Sentosa is also famous for its beaches, and above all Palawan Beach (Palawan Beach) and Silo Beach (Siloso Beach) with soft, clean sand, great bars and canoe, catamarans and windsurfing rental.
On Siloso Beach you can see the extravagant multimedia show "Songs of the Sea" (paid), the concept of which belongs to the famous designer Yves Pepin. The show literally dazzles the audience with its brilliance every evening at 19.40 and 20.40. Actors perform among the shooting fountains of water, illuminated by multi-colored lasers and repeating the musical rhythm.
