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Looking for a new vantage point? Why not check out some of these lighthouses in Singapore? Some of these lighthouses are still in operation to guide ships and help them navigate the choppy waters while some are just a sight to behold in person.
Johor Strait Lighthouse
Travel to one of the end points in Singapore and make your way to the Raffles Marina Club to catch this magnificent view at sunset timings while taking a leisurely stroll down the many yachts that are docked in the pier. The Johor Strait Lighthouse stands at 12m high and looks out over the Tuas Second Link bridge. Located at the edge of Raffles Harbour’s breakwater, the lighthouse here helps guide the many yachts in and out of the marina.
Address: 10 Tuas West Dr, Singapore 638404
Fort Canning Lighthouse
Visit Fort Canning Park and trek your way to Fort Canning Lighthouse for a pretty in white structure that will catch your attention. The original lighthouse survived WWII but was decommissioned and demolished in 1958 as the surrounding tall buildings made it difficult for ships to spot it and navigate the waters. The current structure that is standing however is a fully working replica that illuminates every night.
Address: 30 River Valley Rd, Fort Canning Park, Singapore 179037
Raffles Lighthouse
Built in 1855 in honour of Sir Stamford Raffles, the Raffles Lighthouse is located on Pulau Satumu and is currently still in operation. Utilising an electricity-based light instead of a kerosene-based lantern in the past, the lighthouse flashes three white flashes every 20 seconds and marks the southern-most and turning point of Singapore to guide ships in their navigation. Tours are available every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month if you are interested to visit.
Address: Pulau Satumu, Singapore
Fullerton Lighthouse
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Once known as The Fullerton Building, the Fullerton Lighthouse was commissioned on 14 December 1958 and functioned as a navigational aid to guide ships into Singapore’s harbour to replace the Fort Canning Lighthouse. However, as the city continued to grow and build skyscrapers, the lighthouse was eventually decommissioned on 30 November 1979.
The iconic landmark was later transformed into a magnificent five-star hotel that we all know as Fullerton Hotel and the lantern that illuminated the lighthouse at the time of writing now currently sits as an elevated exhibit at the entrance of Mapletree Business City.
Address: 10 Pasir Panjang Rd, Singapore 117438
If you are looking for a light source to point you in the right direction, why not check out some of the these lighthouses in Singapore today?
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