Merlion Park
by yipsufen
Instantly, identifiable with Singapore, this water-spouting, half-lion half-fish Merlion brings to mind the legendary lion spotted by a Malayan prince. Relocated here from the other side of Esplanade Bridge above you, it now looks out to sea.At this spot, you have a great photo opportunity: Capture the majestically ornamental Fullerton Hotel against a backdrop of gleaming ultra-modern skyscrapers. Or put your creative photographic skills to good use and capture your own unique perspective of the Merlion.The Merlion is overlooking The Esplanade. There's one large and one mini Merlion at the park. This is the symbollic icon of Singapore. Thus, don't forget to snap your photos here ! If you like to buy some souvenirs of the Merlion, walk underneath across the bridge and there's a large and air-conditioned souvenir shop. You can get everything imaginable with Merlion, like T-shirts, fridge...