Urban Miracle by Reclamation
In just half a century, the reclaimed Marina Bay has produced one miracle after another: the Marina Bay Sands, Merlion Park, the ArtScience Museum, Esplanade, and the skyscrapers form Singapore's unique city skyline.
When you think of Singapore’s Marina Bay, skyscrapers come to mind. But did you know that just half a century ago, the area was a vast expanse of ocean, and it was only in the 1970s that land reclamation work began. Today, Marina Bay has become Singapore's City Icon.
The Bay’s numerous landmarks: the Marina Bay Sands, the Merlion statue, the “Big Lotus” ArtScience Museum, and the “Big Durian” Esplanade …… together draw up Singapore’s unique skyline and prove Singapore’s strength through one miracle after another.
Manywhere Trivia:
How fierce is Singapore’s drive to reclaim land, take a look at a set of figures: in 1965, when Singapore became independent, its land area was 581 square kilometers, and in 2012 that figure soared to 715 square kilometers, an increase of nearly a quarter.
The Merlion is the national symbol of Singapore, and the Giant Merlion Statue in Merlion Park stands 8.6 meters tall and weighs 70 tons, on the west coast of Marina Bay, attracting visitors from all over the world every day.
National Symbols of Singapore
Merlion Park is the most popular tourist attraction in Singapore and features an 8.6-meter high statue of the Merlion. This national mascot Merlion statue, along with Marina Bay Sands and the Esplanade, forms the city skyline of Singapore's Marina Bay.
The Marina Bay Sands Resort cost nearly $6 billion, including Marina Bay Sands Hotel, The Shoppes at Sands, a casino, a sky garden, the infinity pool and a viewing deck. Climbing up to 200 meters above sea level Sky Garden Observation Deck Overlooking Marina Bay is definitely one of the lifetime experiences that should not be missed.
6 Billion Luxury Experiences
Marina Bay Sands is Singapore's prestigious resort and leisure destination, featuring the Marina Bay Sands Hotel, The Shoppes, SkyPark Infinity Pool, Observation Deck, and ArtScience Museum, where guests can enjoy the world's finest luxury experiences.
With a total area of 101 hectares, Gardens by the Bay is Singapore's Urban Backyard with a collection of plant species from around the world. The Gardens by the Bay features two world-class glass conservatories, the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest, as well as landmarks such as Supertree Grove, the Skywalk, and the Children’s Garden.
Flowers and Giant Trees.
Covering an area of more than 100 hectares, Gardens by the Bay is Singapore's urban nature park with a collection of green plants from around the world. Gardens by the Bay has two glasshouses, the Flower Dome and the Cloud Forest, as well as landmarks such as the Supertree Grove and the OCBC Skyway.
Opened in 2011, the ArtScience Museum in Singapore is shaped like a blooming lotus flower at the foot of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel. The ArtScience Museum features a Beyond the Future Exhibition that uses the power of science to transport you through time and space.
Arts Through Time and Space
Located at the foot of the Marina Bay Sands, the Singapore ArtScience Museum is shaped like a lotus flower in full bloom. The ArtScience Museum features the technology-inspired "Future World" exhibition, and from time to time hosts world-class traveling art exhibitions on a variety of subjects.
If you’re not in a hurry, the best way to get around Marina Bay is to walk along the 3.5Km-Long Waterfront Walkway. Take a ride to the Merlion, make memories at the infinity pool at the Sands, take an indoor cruise with your friends and enjoy the luxurious treats, and in the evening enjoy a gorgeous show in Esplanade. Come feel and enjoy The Attractive Marina Bay Singapore.
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