{"id":4933,"date":"2025-02-12T08:59:33","date_gmt":"2025-02-12T08:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/?p=4933"},"modified":"2026-05-21T12:05:27","modified_gmt":"2026-05-21T12:05:27","slug":"merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Merlion Facts: 10 Things You Didn\u2019t Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Singapore\u2002merlion is one of the most potent symbols in Singapore. It embodies the city\u2019s rich\u2002history and unique culture. People from around the\u2002world come to see this iconic statue. But are you aware of the interesting facts\u2002regarding it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So let us take a look at\u200210 surprising facts about the Merlion. These will make your visit exciting, whether you plan on traveling or\u2002are just curious. Don\u2019t forget to stop at the Merlion if you\u2019re booking\u2002a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sharpholidays.in\/tour-packages\/singapore.html\">Singapore tour package<\/a><\/strong> to explore the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a609408b6cf7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a609408b6cf7\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/#1_The_Meaning%E2%80%82of_the_Merlion_Is_Unique\" >1. The Meaning\u2002of the Merlion Is Unique<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/#2_It_Was_Created_in_1972\" >2. It Was Created in 1972<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/#3_The_Original_Merlion_Isnt_in_Its_First_Location\" >3. The Original Merlion Isn\u2019t in Its First Location<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/#4_There_Are_Multiple_Merlion_Statues\" >4. There Are Multiple Merlion Statues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/#5_The_Merlion_Is_a_Registered_Trademark\" >5. The Merlion Is a Registered Trademark<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/#6_It_Spouts_Water_247\" >6. It Spouts Water 24\/7<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/#7_The_Merlion_Has_Inspired_Many_Creations\" >7. The Merlion Has Inspired Many Creations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/#8_It_Survived_a_Lightning_Strike\" >8. It Survived a Lightning Strike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/#9_Its_a_Major_Tourist_Attraction\" >9. It\u2019s a Major Tourist Attraction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/#10_You_Can_See_the_Merlion_at_Night\" >10. You Can See the Merlion at Night<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/#Additional_Information\" >Additional Information<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/blog\/merlion-facts-10-things-you-didnt-know\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_Meaning%E2%80%82of_the_Merlion_Is_Unique\"><\/span><span style=\"background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);\">1.<\/span> The Meaning\u2002of the Merlion Is Unique<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is actually a blend\u2002of two different creatures. The lion head symbolizes strength and refers to Singapore\u2019s\u2002former name, \u201cSingapura,\u201d which means \u201cLion City.\u201d The fish body represents the country\u2019s origin as a fishing\u2002village.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_It_Was_Created_in_1972\"><\/span>2. It Was Created in 1972<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The\u2002Merlion statue was commissioned by the Singapore Tourism Board in 1972. The\u2002goal was to create a national tourism icon. It has since become one of\u2002the most popular <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/travel-guide\/singapore-tourist-attractions.html\">Singapore tourist attractions<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Original_Merlion_Isnt_in_Its_First_Location\"><\/span>3. The Original Merlion Isn\u2019t in Its First Location<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It was initially located at the river, which refers to the Singapore River that was once a mere stream. However, because of the development of the land, the trade was relocated in 2002 to Merlion Park near Marina.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_There_Are_Multiple_Merlion_Statues\"><\/span>4. There Are Multiple Merlion Statues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a total of six official Merlion statues found in Singapore. Some are located at Merlion Park, while others are found on the island of Sentosa. Out of all such extravagant Merlion statues, the Sentosa Merlion was the biggest but was dismantled in 2019. However, new <strong>Merlion Island attractions<\/strong> may be planned in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_The_Merlion_Is_a_Registered_Trademark\"><\/span>5. The Merlion Is a Registered Trademark<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Merlion symbol was created in 1966, and thus, it was copyrighted by the Singapore Tourism Board. Therefore, a business person requires permission to use its image commercially.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_It_Spouts_Water_247\"><\/span>6. It Spouts Water 24\/7<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Merlion Park has many attractions, such as watching the statue spout water. The concept of water also symbolizes endless flowing, symbolizing abundance for Singapore&#8217;s prosperity and good fortune.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_The_Merlion_Has_Inspired_Many_Creations\"><\/span>7. The Merlion Has Inspired Many Creations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recent cultural icons such as art, movies, and anime contain the Merlion symbol of luck. To illustrate this, a creature in the Pok\u00e9mon franchise is indeed based on it. Also, several souvenirs and gifts are manufactured as the Merlion figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_It_Survived_a_Lightning_Strike\"><\/span>8. It Survived a Lightning Strike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lightning hit the Merlion in a storm in 2009. It resulted in some harm, but the loss was rectified shortly after. For this reason, the statue still looks stable and erect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Its_a_Major_Tourist_Attraction\"><\/span>9. It\u2019s a Major Tourist Attraction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Merlion has become a fascinating island attraction, attracting millions of tourists yearly. It is one of the touristic places that every visitor should visit when in Singapore. Many visitors prefer water at the park, especially boat services for viewing the statue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_You_Can_See_the_Merlion_at_Night\"><\/span>10. You Can See the Merlion at Night<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to make the most of <strong>things to do in Merlion<\/strong> Park, it is advisable to visit during the night. The place around the Merlion at night is well-illuminated, providing good backgrounds for photographers to take pictures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\">\n<a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/tour-booking.php?tour=Singapore -tour-package\">Singapore Tour Package-Enquire Now<\/a> <a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/tour-packages\/singapore.html\"> Singapore View More Packages<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Additional_Information\"><\/span>Additional Information<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Opening Time:<\/strong> Merlion Park is open throughout the day and night every day of the week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Hours of operation:<\/strong> The park is open 24\/7.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Entrance Fee:<\/strong> Free; however, no ticket\/booking is required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location:<\/strong> Situated at Marina Bay, Singapore.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Best Visiting Time:<\/strong> Early morning or evening for fewer crowds and scenic views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Merlion symbolizes Singapore and its culture and is shown all around the city. Of course, it is one of the places tourists should visit in the city. Therefore, if you plan your target <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpholidays.in\/honeymoon-packages\/singapore.html\">Singapore honeymoon package<\/a><\/strong> trip, you must include Merlion Park. One thing that visitors should do when in Merlion is to visit this landmark. So, if you ever get to be in Singapore, this landmark sight should not be missed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Singapore&ensp;merlion is one of the most potent symbols in Singapore. It embodies the city&rsquo;s rich&ensp;history and unique culture. People from around the&ensp;world come to see this iconic statue. But are you aware of the interesting facts&ensp;regarding it? 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