鱼尾狮公园

鱼尾狮公园是新加坡著名地标。(档案照)
新加坡河上游与亚历山大水道(Alexandra
Canal)相连,但现在一般以金声路为分界,作为新加坡河的起点新加坡河下游是通往滨海湾的主要河流.
旅游船穿过安德逊桥前往滨海湾的鱼尾狮.新加坡著名地标鱼尾狮,就矗立于新加坡河口.口吐水柱的鱼尾狮高约八
米8.6m,重达70吨,是新加坡已故雕塑家林浪新的作品。•
鱼尾狮原址矗立在安德逊桥旁的河堤上,后迁往浮尔顿侧。
• 1972年9月15日正式开放,开幕典礼由前总理李光耀先生主持。
• 2002年9月15日起,守护新加坡河口30年的鱼尾狮搬迁至浮尔顿一号旁的填海地,占地面积2500平方米,约为原址的4倍,由新加坡旅游局耗资750万新元建成。
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狮头代表传说中的狮城(新加坡),鱼尾象征古城淡马锡,代表新加坡从小渔村发展起来,鱼身象征与新加坡河的密切关系。
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鱼尾狮原本是1964年成立的新加坡旅游促进局的标志,1972年,当时的新加坡旅游局决定把它做成雕像,竖立在新加坡河的河口。
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设计者是前范克里夫水族馆馆长伯纳。
由我国著名雕塑家林朗欣先生和他的两个儿子共同雕刻而成。
在新加坡河口的鱼尾狮公园(Merlion
Park),是新加坡著名地标。外国游客来到新加坡,自然不会错过这个景点。
2025
年
2
月
11
日和
12
,鱼尾狮雕像将被脚手架覆盖以进行清洁清理
位于鱼尾狮公园的标志性鱼尾狮雕像将于
2025
年
2
月
11
日至
2
月
12
日进行清洁清理和维护。
新加坡旅游局
(STB)
在
1
月
6
的媒体咨询中表示,在清理和维护期间,鱼尾狮雕像将被脚手架覆盖,无法拍照。
与此同时,欢迎公众与附近的鱼尾狮幼崽雕像合影,该雕像也位于鱼尾狮公园。

鱼尾狮雕像定期进行维护和清洁,2023
的一次清理工作最多需要
12
周。
最近一次清洁是在
2024
年
12
月
4
日进行的。
鱼尾狮公园后面,有一座横跨河面的直桥——滨海湾桥(Esplanade
Bridge),鱼尾狮在1972年落成时,是矗立在这座桥的另一侧。当时还没有这座桥。桥建成后,阻挡了鱼尾狮原本宽阔的视野。新加坡旅游局在2002年,将鱼尾狮迁移至桥的这一侧,即新加坡河口的滨海湾现址。
最靠近的地铁站:莱佛士坊(Raffles
Place),H出口
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• 鱼尾狮原址矗立在安德逊桥旁的堤岸上,后迁往浮尔顿一侧。
• 1972年9月15日,鱼尾狮正式启用,由前总理李光耀先生主持。
•
2002年9月15日起,守护新加坡河口30年的鱼尾狮搬迁至浮尔顿一号旁的填海地,面积达2500平方米,约为原址的4倍,由旅游局耗资750万新元建成。
• 狮头代表传说中的狮城(新加坡),鱼尾象征古城淡马锡,代表新加坡从小渔村发展起来,鱼身象征与新加坡河的密切关系。
• 鱼尾狮原本是1964年成立的新加坡推广局的标志,1972年,当时的新加坡旅游局决定把它制成雕像,竖立在新加坡河的河口。
• 鱼尾狮高约8.6米,重70吨,是由我国著名雕塑家林朗信先生和他的两个儿子共同雕刻而成。
• 设计师是前范克里夫水族馆馆长伯纳。
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The Merlion is a renowned symbol of
Singapore that combines cultural significance with modern design. Here
are its key features:
1. Symbolic Representation
• Lion Head: Represents Singapore’s original name, Singapura, which
means “Lion City” in Sanskrit. This reflects the legend of a Sumatran
prince who spotted a lion when he first discovered the island.
• Fish Body: Symbolizes Singapore’s origin as a humble fishing village
called Temasek, meaning “Sea Town” in Javanese. The fish body also
highlights Singapore’s strong ties to the sea.
2. Statue Design
• The Merlion statue stands 8.6 meters (28 feet) tall and weighs 70
tons. It is made from concrete, with a detailed external surface crafted
from porcelain plates and a cement base.
• Water continuously spouts from the lion’s mouth into the Marina Bay,
symbolizing prosperity and abundance.
3. Historical Background
• The Merlion was designed in 1964 by artist Kwan Sai Kheong and
sculpted by Lim Nang Seng.
• Initially installed at the mouth of the Singapore River in 1972, it
was relocated to its current position at Merlion Park, near Marina Bay,
in 2002 to improve accessibility and visibility.
4. Merlion Park
• Located near One Fullerton, the park is a popular tourist attraction
offering panoramic views of Marina Bay Sands, the Esplanade, and other
iconic landmarks.
• The park includes a smaller “Merlion Cub”, a 2-meter version of the
statue, symbolizing family and continuity.
5. Cultural Importance
• The Merlion has become a global icon for Singapore, embodying the
nation’s identity, rich history, and modern progress.
• It is often featured in tourism campaigns, souvenirs, and
celebrations.
The Merlion remains one of Singapore’s most photographed landmarks,
offering a blend of myth, culture, and artistry that reflects the city’s
spirit.
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The Merlion stands at its original site is located on the embankment
next to Anderson Bridge before moving Fullerton side.
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On September 15, 1972, the official opening ceremony was presided over
by former Prime Minister Mr. Lee Kuan Yew.
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Starting from September 15, 2002, the Merlion, which had guarded the
mouth of the Singapore River for 30 years, moved to the reclaimed land
next to One Fullerton, with an area of 2,500 square meters, about four
times the size of the original site, and was completed by the Tourism
Bureau at a cost of 7.5 million Sing Dollars.
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The lion's head represents the legendary Lion City (Singapore). The fish
tail symbolizes the ancient city of Temasik, and represents that
Singapore developed from a small fishing village. The fish body
symbolizes its close relationship with the Singapore River.
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The Merlion was originally the logo of the Singapore Promotion Bureau
established in 1964. In 1972, the then Singapore Tourism Bureau decided
to make it into a statue and stand it at the mouth of the Singapore
River.
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The Merlion is about 8.6 meters high and weighs 70 tons. It was sculpted
by Mr. Lim Langxin, a famous sculptor in our country, and his two sons.
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The designer is Berna, the former director of the Van Kleef Aquarium.
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