Singapore’s attractions have been, by many, considered as those located and limited to the mainland of the nation, but often do we forget that much of the beauty of this country belongs to the innumerable Islands of Singapore which also very much form a part of the nation as a whole. The islands exude charm that differs from one to the other and each of them holds immense potential as major attraction of Singapore.
It can be easily said that the Islands of Singapore are must visit places, without which your visit to Singapore will remain incomplete. Although these islands in the past had played several roles and some others still were uninhabited, today, almost each of them have gained a lot of importance as tourist attractions and provide the tourists a lot of opportunities for enjoyment. If you too are one planning a trip to these Islands of Singapore, then there are a few of them which you must not keep out of your itinerary:
Pulau Hantu – Also called Ghost Island by the locals, it lies on the western part of Singapore and offers fabulous opportunities for water sports and diving rendered by the wonderful climate prevalent here and divers from both local and international places visit this place to have a great time.
Pulau Sakijang Bendera or St John's Island – Although a place where the immigrants with leprosy were kept here in the past, today it has turned into one of the most visited and popular islands of Singapore with its hilly region, serenity, warm waters of the lagoon providing opportunities for perfect swimming, white sandy beaches, areas for picnics, routes for trekking, fields to play soccer and more.
Pulau Biola or Violin Island – The waters around this island is home to the most diverse and beautiful marine life not found anywhere else in the country. Apart from this, you can also indulge in diving but the rough waters and heavy currents can make it a little difficult for you.
Pulau Sakijang Pelepah or Lazurus Island – This is one of the smallest of all the Islands of Singapore but the activities provided and beauty exuded is more than most of the other islands. The quiet environ helps you to unwind while the crystalline waters keep you active through swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving.
Pulau Tembakul or Kusu Island – Steeped in legend of the turtle turned into an island to save two sailors, the island had turned into a very important pilgrimage place ever since the temple Tua Pekong was built here by the sailors as part of thanksgiving. The island also has a huge structure of a turtle, which makes for a fantastic sight. The lagoon is home to warm waters perfect for swimming and the beach is where you can relax and let the time go by.
Pulau Blakang Mati or Sentosa – This is the true tourism spot of all the Islands of Singapore as it has too many opportunites for entertainment and you can spend an entire day here, without getting bored for once. The themed park, tropical resort, Nature Park and also a heritage centre are the main draws of the island.
Getting to any of the islands is quite easy as there are regular ferry services fro the mainland of Singapore and the harbors and other areas from where the ferries conduct services, are extremely well connected by local transports especially buses.
Browse through the links of visittosingapore.com to know all about Singapore, as the site not only provides information on Islands of Singapore, but also other interesting areas of this nation. So enjoy surfing!
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