Completed in 1995, Sentosa Merlion was designed and sculpted by an Australian Artist, James Martin. Positioned at the heart of the island, the Sentosa Merlion stands on a base that resembles the bagua* which is believed to bring about prosperity and affluence. Each of the majestic creature’s 320 scales is shaped like the bagua too. And if you pay close attention to more intriguing details inside, you’ll notice that each of the Sentosa Merlion’s teeth represents a different ethnic group in Singapore – Malay, Chinese, Indian and Eurasian – signifying prosperity for all citizens of Singapore. Standing strong and majestic, this must-see icon is still, by far, the largest and tallest Merlion in Singapore. *Bagua is an auspicious tool used in Feng Shui to direct energy towards prosperity.