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Sentosa (Eng. Sentosa, Tamil செந்தோசா, Chinese 圣淘沙) is an island in the Indian Ocean that belongs to Singapore. The island is home to one of the largest amusement parks in the world, as well as numerous attractions such as Fort Siloso, the Oceanarium, the Merlion statue, five-star hotels, sports and beach facilities, etc. In the western part of the island stands Fort Siloso, which served as the main stronghold on the approach to Singapore from the west during World War II. The fort was built by the British Army in the 1880s to guard the narrow sea entrance to Keppel Harbour. It was later refitted and modernized, and by 1939 it was armed with 150-millimeter Mark2 guns and two quick-firing twelve-foot guns. At present, Fort Siloso is the only coastal battery of Singapore to have survived to this day out of twelve similar batteries that defended Singapore at the start of World War II.

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Fort Siloso (Chinese - 西乐索炮台) is the only one of Singapore's twelve coastal batteries to have survived to this day, and it is located in the western part of Sentosa Island. Fort Siloso served as the main stronghold on the approach to Singapore from the west during World War II. The fort was built by the British Army in the 1880s to guard the narrow sea entrance to Keppel Harbour. It was later refitted and modernized, and by 1939 it was armed with 150-millimeter Mark2 guns and two quick-firing twelve-foot guns. At present, Fort Siloso is the only coastal battery of Singapore to have survived to this day out of twelve similar batteries that defended Singapore at the start of World War II[1]. All bunkers, warehouses, tunnels, and ammunition storage areas are now open to tourists, and military weapons from periods ranging from the 17th century to World War II are also on public display.

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On Sentosa Island in Singapore there is an amazing Butterfly and Insect Park. An exceptionally fascinating place for recreation and discovery! This park attracts naturalists and ordinary lovers of beautiful insects from all over the world like a magnet.

There is plenty to see here - the huge collection includes 3000 species, and besides insects, more than 7000 various exotic birds live here.

There are about 300 species of butterflies here, but that is not so few as it may seem at first glance. You can easily spend a whole day admiring the dazzling variety of these fragile creatures. It is easy to lose track of time here, because everything is so interesting! You cannot even imagine the amazing sights awaiting you: a tiny universe of fireflies shimmering in the dark, a hunt for stick insects, giant spiders and beetles, and for the bravest there is instruction on how to handle poisonous scorpions.

Walking through the park, you will feel as if you are in a real jungle: tropical vegetation is lush everywhere, birds are singing, and the sounds of wildlife can be heard. The park excursion program is very exciting for both young visitors and adults.

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One of the highest observation decks in Asia is the Tiger Sky Tower, an innovative version of an observation wheel.

An observation tower usually consists of a stationary panoramic platform at the top and an elevator or stairs that allow you to go up. In Singapore, everything is the other way around - the observation deck is made in the form of a round cabin with huge windows that slowly moves to the top of the central tower shaft. The cabin holds more than 70 people and is equipped with a ventilation and air-conditioning system.

Having reached the maximum height, it begins to rotate slowly around its axis. You will have a great opportunity both to enjoy magnificent views and to take photos from a bird's-eye view. The height of the Tiger Sky Tower is 131 meters - roughly the level of the 50th floor.

The 15-minute ride will give you great pleasure from the panoramic view of Sentosa Island and Singapore, and in good weather even neighboring countries - Malaysia and Indonesia - can be seen.

This tower used to be called the Carlsberg Sky Tower, as Carlsberg beer sponsored its construction in 2004. Later the tower was renamed Tiger Sky - a huge tiger is painted on the underside of the cabin, and it is visible when the cabin rises upward.

The Tiger Sky Tower also operates at night, offering a magical picture of the shining metropolis against the backdrop of the black sea. The tower's mechanisms are checked daily, so malfunctions of the elevator cabin are ruled out, and you can safely rise into the sky.

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Marine Life Park (Eng. Marine Life Park) is an oceanarium located in Singapore on Sentosa Island, and it is now considered the largest in the world[2][3]. The park opened on November 22, 2012. It consists of two parts: the S.E.A Aquarium itself and the Adventure Cove Waterpark. The oceanarium, with 45,000,000 liters of seawater, features about 100,000 marine animals of more than 800 species[1]. The oceanarium is divided into 10 habitat zones and consists of 49 marine habitats. The central aquarium is the open-ocean habitat, which has the world's largest panoramic viewing panel measuring 36 m wide and 8.3 m high. Such dimensions are meant to create for visitors the illusion of being on the ocean floor[2]. The oceanarium houses the world's largest collection of manta rays; here you can also see bottlenose dolphins (24 individuals), bronze hammerhead sharks, Japanese spider crabs, as well as rare species of marine animals such as eagle rays or Nautilus pompilius.

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Located on Sentosa Island, the Maritime Experiential Museum is the only museum in the world entirely dedicated to the history of Asia's maritime trade. As you know, Singapore, surrounded by water on all sides, has always depended on the sea, so the appearance of such a museum is not surprising at all. It was built by the company Michael Graves & Associates, and it opened quite recently - in 2012 - so the new museum is very interesting not only to visitors but also to local residents.

The experiential nature of the collection is immediately striking - this is a building shaped like a boat turned upside down. Interactive exhibits use lighting effects to tell the story of shipbuilding and maritime trade. Special attention is paid to the Maritime Silk Route, since Singapore played a considerable role in transporting goods by water from Southeast Asia to Central Asia. There is also the panoramic Typhoon cinema, which lets you find yourself aboard a ship in distress. The combination of modern technologies with traditional subject matter makes the tour truly exciting.

The Maritime Experiential Museum is part of the resort complex on Sentosa Island. It is home to beaches and hotels, as well as many entertainment centers where performances and grand light shows are held in the evenings.

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Singapore Disneyland - that is what locals and tourists have nicknamed this park. In fact, it may be even more interesting here than at Disneyland, because this park is devoted to the mysteries of filmmaking in Hollywood. Here you will see how movie magic is created - amazing special effects and mind-bending stunt tricks, stroll along the Walk of Fame, and meet the heroes of your favorite films and cartoons.

24 themed rides represent the most popular films for adults and children. Shrek's castle from Far Far Away and performances by the heroes of the Madagascar cartoon bring little ones into indescribable delight. Teenagers watch open-mouthed as real Transformers rattle their metal limbs and flash laser beams from their eyes.

In The Mummy pavilion you can study the art and culture of Ancient Egypt better than, in fact, in Egypt itself. From the tropical jungle of Jurassic Park comes the bloodcurdling roar of dinosaurs, which periodically leap out of the thickets on the riverbank along which your boat floats. And at the WaterWorld attraction you will see an amazing stunt show that even features a real airplane.

The world's tallest dueling roller coasters await visitors with strong nerves and stomachs - the blue track looks a bit like a suicide device, while the red coaster is somewhat lower and slower, although we still do not recommend riding it if you are not confident in yourself.

It is worth warning that on almost any attraction in the Universal Studio park you will almost certainly get splashed with water. But that is no problem; just wear suitable clothes, and a few drops of water will not be able to spoil the immense joy of visiting this park!

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Palawan is located on the tropical island of Sentosa not far from Singapore and is considered the largest artificial beach in the world. It is famous not only for its wide strip of pristine sand, attractive lagoon, and children's amphitheater, but also for being the southernmost point of continental Asia. You can get to the beach by a suspension bridge. There is also an observation deck here with a wonderful view of the sea and ships.

On Palawan you can buy a ticket for a tour of Sentosa Island. Bicycles are available for rent, and tourist trams also run along the coast. An amusement park has been created for children, so they certainly will not be bored. And after noisy pirate battles, the whole family can have a snack at one of the many bars, cafes, and restaurants.

The beach is cleaned regularly, and every morning security guards walk along it with metal detectors. Several dozen lifeguards also monitor the water, so Palawan Beach is considered one of the safest in Singapore.