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Guide To SG's SOUTHERN ISLANDS!!
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- Area Marina Bay
- Author KORDOTSIN
- 20-10-26 12:09
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Are you tired of not being able to travel?
Tired of treading the same old
Silosa and Palawan beaches?
Many Singaporeans are forgetting that
Sentosa is merely one of eight major
islands just south of Singapore!
Named the Southern Islands,
it refers to a collection of 8 islands
(including Sentosa), along the
Singapore Straits, that are all
accessible by ferry!
Unknown even to some Singaporeans,
the coronavirus situation might just be the
best time to explore these gorgeous
natural wonderlands!
Here's a guide to the most popular islands!
1. Kusu Island
Kusu Island (Turtle Island in Hokkien)
is perhaps the most popular of the
islands, being a common site for
pilgrimages to its temples.
If you're not the religious type,
you can still bask in its beautiful
lagoons, tortoise sanctuary and
its famed Wishing Well!
2. Lazarus Island
If you miss the pristine beach resorts
of Thailand or Indonesia,
you might want to drop by Lazarus Island!
Loved for its pristine beaches,
it's a popular getaway for those
that want to escape the crowds
at Sentosa!
3. Big Sisters' Island
The strange name is attributed to an
old legend, where it is said that two
loving sisters who were forced to part
were turned into the islands to be
together forever.
Backstory aside, the islands are actually
very popular for snorkeling in its
pristine blue waters.
It is also home to Singapore's
first-ever marine park, so if you are
interested in marine life, it's the perfect
place to explore it without leaving
the country!
These are only 3 of the islands,
with others (including St John's Island)
available to be explored as well!
To visit these islands,
you can take a ferry from
Marina South Pier!
You may click here for more
information about Ferry schedules
and prices!