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Sentosa Island

Billed as a 'tropical isle of peace and tranquillity', Sentosa Island is a purpose-built island theme park, with attractions including Universal Studios Singapore, featuring 24 movie-themed rides; Underwater World, a huge tropical oceanarium with 2,500 marine creatures in an 83m (272ft) submerged tunnel; Dolphin Lagoon, a water show with a pink dolphin; and the 37m (121ft) Merlion.

Museums include Images of Singapore, with waxwork figures depicting Singapore's history, and Fort Siloso, recreating bunkers and underground passages used for defence during the war. The viewing platform at the top of Tiger Sky Tower offers a great panoramic view of Singapore, gently revolving at 131m (430ft) above sea level.

Meanwhile, Sentosa 4D Magix is Singapore's first and South East Asia's largest cinema of its kind, and boasts state-of-the-art projection technology and sound system. The Sijori WonderGolf is an 18-hole miniature golf course, certified by the Minigolf Sport Federation. Beaches, golf courses, hotels, entertainment and restaurants are dotted throughout Sentosa. A lightrail and bus tour the island and visitors can jump off at any station.

Address: 
Sentosa Island,
Singapore
Telephone: 
1 800 736 8672.
Website: 
www.sentosa.com.sg
Opening times: 

Attractions vary; usually daily 0900-1900 (or as late as 2200).

Admission fees: 

Yes

Disabled access: 
Yes
Unesco: 
No

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