2 Best Sights in Marina Bay, Singapore

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We've compiled the best of the best in Marina Bay - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

Collyer Quay Promenade

Marina Bay

Land reclamation projects throughout the 19th century pushed the seafront several blocks away from Collyer Quay. At that time, the view from here would have been a virtual wall of anchored ships. Today, you look out onto Marina Bay. European traders once arrived by steamship and Chinese immigrants arrived by wind-dependent junks at Clifford Pier, a covered jetty with high, vaulted ceilings that ceased operations in 2006. Nearby, the Customs House building once facilitated the arrival of leisure seekers and traders. Now, the historical buildings host some of the trendiest restaurants and bars in town, with The Fullerton Bay Hotel nestled between.

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Collyer Quay, Singapore, Singapore

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Merlion Park

Marina Bay
This waterfront space is where you will find two statues of the Merlion, a mythical beast and Singapore icon that symbolizes courage, strength, and excellence. Half lion, half fish, it's based on the national symbol, the lion (from which the name Singapore was derived), while its fish tail represents the country's past as a fishing town. The larger, 28-foot statue gushes water into the Singapore River through its mouth and looks even more dramatic after dark when it's floodlit and its eyes glow. The other statue, sometimes known as the "cub" for its smaller size, faces landward and is an equally unique photo opportunity.