the merlion, singapore's icon, has an awesome veiw of almost all of sentosa island once you reach the top. if you go for nothing else you sould climb to the top of this with your loved one at dusk and watch the sun set over singapore. its the most amazing sight seeing singapore lights come alive at night. there is a gift shop at the bottom although some of the gifts might be a bit tacky but then thats what a souveniour is supposed ta be isnt it. on this island they also have a light show down on the beach that is simply spectacular. not giving too much away just get there early for a good seat in the center of the seats, where it is of course the best place to sit. i would recomend this for anyone who enjoys light shows and likes drama!!!! sentosa island is stunning all on its own and is also a great toursit destination

The merlion is a statue with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Based on the Singapore Tourism Board's publicity campaign, the lion head and fish body of the creature recalls the story of the legendary Sang Nila Utama, who saw a lion while hunting on an island, en route to Malacca. The island eventually became the sea port of Temasek, a precursor to Singapore.

One of my fondest memories of Singapore was seating alone at the best seat in the house of a sushi bar in the Esplanade Mall, eating sushi and looking across the Singapore River at the Merlion.

after taking some great pictures of the merlion try the tapas in the open bar nerby (underneath the nicoll highway), there's also a starbucks =)

a must see if you are in singapore. make sure to get the statutary picture of the water from the merlion flowing into your mouth