Southern Island Singapore is an area in Singapore which consists of small islands. Previously, these islands were home to the Malays, who have now been relocated to the main island of Singapore.

The total area of ​​the islands in this region is about 558 km2 which consists of several small islands, namely Kuku Island, Sisters' Island, Pulau Hantu, Pulau Seringat, St John's Island, Lazarus Island, and Pulau Tekukor.
There are several folklore stories in the Southern Islands, such as the story on Kusu Island, it is said that there is a giant turtle who suddenly became an island to save shipwrecked fishermen.

In addition, on this island, there is also a story of friendship between Malays and Chinese who were stranded and died on Kuku Island. Many years later a ship infected with an epidemic of a disease landed on the island and in the end, everyone on the ship was recovered by miracle.

Another folklore comes from Lazarus Island, it is said that in 1800, this island was inhabited by prisoners, because of something that allowed prisoners to escape from Lazarus Island freely. Decades ago, the island was used as a graveyard for people infected with an epidemic of a disease.

However, from 1960 to 1970, Lazarus Island became the residence of some Malays. Because the main island in Singapore is growing very rapidly, in 1980, people moved to the main island. Currently, many resorts are built on Lazarus Island.

Not only Lazarus Island, but several surrounding islands that are located in the Southern Island Singapore area are also now turning into tourist areas. Initially, the Sentosa Development Corporation managed these islands, but since 2017, the Singapore Land Authority has taken over the management of Southern Island Singapore.

Vacationing to Southern Island Singapore presents a different experience. This place is perfect for those of you who want to get calm to restore energy from your busy day-to-day work.

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Kusu Island is not too big, it only takes about 20 minutes to walk around the island. In Kusu Island, there is a Chinese temple that has been around since 1923. Not far from the temple, there is the Turtle Lagoon, a bridge with a wishing well.

Actually, Kusu Island is a turtle sanctuary. There are a lot of turtles on this island, so if you bring the kids, it's guaranteed that they will be excited and happy.

From the north beach of Kusu Island, you can enjoy looking up at the Singapore skyline. The sea on this beach is very clean, so coral reefs and marine animals can be seen clearly. You can also swim in the lagoon near the beach.

For tourists who don't want to swim, the beach manager also provides a picnic table. Visitors can enjoy the cool beach breeze under the coconut trees. However, make sure you bring food and drinks if you visit Kusu Island because there is no outlet for it.

Called a hidden gem in Singapore, there are actually two Sisters' Islands, namely Big Sisters' Island and Small Sisters' Island. However, only Big Sisters' Island is open to the public, because Small Sisters' Island is used for research and conservation.

Sisters' Island is a great place for snorkeling because of its beautiful underwater scenery. However, you must bring your own snorkeling equipment because it is not rented there. In addition, Sisters' Island can also be used as an escape for me-time.

There are two islands in Pulau Hantu, namely Pulau Hantu Kechali and Pulau Hantu Besar, with a total area of ​​the two islands is 12.6 Ha. The meaning of Pulau Hantu itself is ghost island, this is because of the people's belief in the existence of the spirits of Malay heroes on the island who died due to battle.

You can visit Pulau Hantu if you want to get a place to escape from the busyness of the city. Enjoy the beautiful nature and wildlife that can make you forget about work problems for a while. When it's low tide, you can see there is a small lake between the two islands. You can also take a walk around Pulau Hantu with your partner or family.

The most preferred activity by tourists when visiting Pulau Hantu is snorkeling. This island has a very beautiful coral with marine animals that live in it. You can also see large turtles if you are lucky. In addition to snorkeling, you can fish and camp on this island.

There are not many activities that visitors can do on Seringat Island, different from other islands in Southern Island Singapore. However, this is the perfect island to relax your mind, because this island is still very quiet.

Since 2000, the Singapore Tourism Board has made the island a tourist spot. You can walk on the 800-meter-long beach with clean sand. Around the beach, there are many coconut trees that add to the coolness of the beach air.

Before becoming a tourist island, St John's Island was a quarantine island for infectious diseases as well as a place for drug rehabilitation. But now, there are many activities that tourists can do on St John's Island.

On St John's Island, there is a National Marine Laboratory. You can see an overview of Singapore's marine biodiversity and conservation. Entrance to the National Marine Laboratory is free.

In addition, there is a beach that you can use for swimming, sunbathing, or just relaxing. No need to worry because this beach is quite safe, there are stones that protect the beach from sea waves. The beach manager also provides picnic tables for tourists.

You can spend the night on this beautiful island because there are several inns, so there is no need to bring your own tent. At night, you can have a barbeque with your friends.

There are many exciting activities that you can do when you visit Lazarus Island. You can have a picnic and enjoy the beaches on Lazarus Island, then in the evening barbeque with friends, it will certainly be very fun.
Many tourists fly kites on the beaches of Lazarus Island. The serenity of the island and the beautiful blue sky make the kites look absolutely stunning to fly.

For those of you who like fishing, Lazarus Island is the right place. With a very beautiful coral reef ecosystem and marine fish, you will get a different and unforgettable fishing experience.

On this island, there are canoes that can be rented by visitors. Also, there are other rides, such as a banana boat or flying fish.

Last but not least, Pulau Tekukor can also be an island that will bring peace to anyone who visits it. It is the only island in Southern Island Singapore that was never inhabited. You can enjoy the beautiful beaches of Pulau Tekukor or rent a canoe for an experience exploring the calm sea.

Those are 7 islands in Southern Island Singapore that you can visit. After reading the reviews above, which island is your favorite?