Many legends surround this island.
All involving turtles, hence why it is called Kusu which means turtle or tortoise in Chinese and why it has a preserve here.
Go visit and enjoy the calm, quiet atmosphere along with the Muslim Kramat atop 152 steps.
It is said that couples come to make a wish to start a family, or childless couples pray to be blessed.
Along with a Chinese Temple and beautiful, clean beaches, it is an ideal location to swim, relax and sunbathe away from the metropolis of Singapore
See the Turtles basking in the sun or retreating to the shade of their enclosure
The food area was under construction when I visited in September.
So next year, I imagine there will be better facilities for you to rest and eat, and you can spend time on the beach and catch the boat back later in the day.
TIP OF THE POST
Graham, September 2018
“Aim to catch the early ferry it will give you more time, and if you see everything earlier enough you can hop on the ferry to St. John Island in the afternoon and look around there”
Directions to get here
- Head to Marina South Pier (next to MRT station)
- Buy a ticket from the Singapore Island cruise kiosk
- Boat leaves at 10 am and 2 pm
- Remember to check the last boat back, which is around 4 pm
- Cost is approx. S$18 return for adults
- S$12 for children 1-12 years old
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