Kusu Island , Singapore
About Kusu Island
Kusu Island is one of the Southern Islands in Singapore, it is located about 5.6 kilometers to the south of the main island of Singapore. The name Kusu means "Tortoise" or "Turtle" in Chinese while the island is also known as Peak Island or Pulau Tembakul in Malay. From two tiny outcrops on a reef, this island was enlarged and transformed into an island holiday resort of 85,000 square meters as it is today.
At the top of the rugged hillock on Kusu Island stands three kramats which are also known to be the holy shrines of Malay saints, in order to commemorate a pious man named Syed Abdul Rahman, his mother Nenek Ghalib and sister Puteri Fatimah who lived in the 19th century. Many devotees will climb the 152 steps leading to the kramats to pray for wealth, good marriage, good health and harmony. The shrines are also popular with childless couples who would pray for children. On the eleventh month of the lunar calendar, nearly 90 thousands devotees will pay their respects by going over to the island and praying to the different deities and kramats.
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Places to Visit near Kusu Island
Sisters' Island Marine Park, Singapore
2.2 km from Kusu Island - See map
Singapore's southern Sisters' Islands, together with its surrounding waters, has been designated as the first ever marine park in the nation's...
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Fort Siloso, Singapore
6.8 km from Kusu Island - See map
Fort Siloso is the Singapore's only preserved coastal fort which is as an important window to our colonial pasts. When the British colonized...
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The Sentosa Express, Singapore
9.4 km from Kusu Island - See map
Sentosa Express is a splendid and technologically perfect monorail line connecting Sentosa island to HarbourFront on the Singapore mainland across...
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Singapore Cable Car, Singapore
11.2 km from Kusu Island - See map
The Singapore Cable Car proves to be an aerial means of transportation from Singapore’s Mount Faber to Sentosa Island. Aside from this, one...
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Mount Faber Park, Singapore
11.4 km from Kusu Island - See map
Mount Faber is a beautiful place to visit landscaped gardens and vantage points at its peak provide panoramic views of the harbour, Sentosa island...
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Labrador Nature Reserve, Singapore
11.6 km from Kusu Island - See map
The Labrador Nature reserve contains the only rocky sea-cliff on the mainland that is easily accessible by the public. Also known as the Labrador...
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Universal Studios Singapore, Singapore
11.8 km from Kusu Island - See map
Located in Sentosa, the massively popular theme park - Universal Studios Singapore, allows visitors to relive the movie experiences and...
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NTU Centre for Contemporary Art Singapore, Singapore
11.8 km from Kusu Island - See map
The Centre for Contemporary Art is mainly dedicated to producing knowledge in contemporary arts through research, education, exhibition and...
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Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore
11.9 km from Kusu Island - See map
The Resorts World Sentosa is located on a 49-hectare island and basically is an all-inclusive resort with 6 themed hotels. It is within 4 minutes'...
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The Maritime Experiential Museum, Singapore
12.2 km from Kusu Island - See map
Abound with the presence of innovation, interaction and multi sensors, this museum allows visitors to fully experience the deep, rich maritime...
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S.E.A Aquarium, Singapore, Singapore
12.2 km from Kusu Island - See map
For an enthralling and extremely close look at marine wildlife, S.E.A Aquarium is the place to be. The wildlife is grouped into 10 regional zones...
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Sentosa Island, Singapore
12.2 km from Kusu Island - See map
Whether you prefer to calmly relax in the sun or go for a schedule full of fun filled activities, Sentosa Island seals the deal. One can visit the...
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