Southern Islands Tour 10 June 2022

Southern Islands Trip 10 June 2022

St John's and Lazarus Island: Singapore’s Hidden Beach Getaway (thesmartlocal.com)


St John's and Lazarus Island: Singapore’s Hidden Beach Getaway (thesmartlocal.com)


St John's Island. Situated around 6.5km south of Singapore. Previously known as Pulau Sekijang Bendara, spans 39 hectares.

Lazarus island, also known as Pulau Sakijang Pelepah

St John's Island. Situated around 6.5km south of Singapore. Previously known as Pulau Sekijang Bendara

Located just 5.6km from Singapore, Kusu Island means Tortoise Island in Mandarin. Legend has it that a magical tortoise turned itself into the island to save two shipwrecked sailors.


Kusu Island means Tortoise Island in Mandarin. 
Da Bo Gong Temple, devotees here also usually pray for good health, offspring, as well as wealth and a strong marriage. 

The tour included tasty, healthy set lunch at 12.30 pm :)

Pilgrims would touch, stroke the turtles' head, shell and tail, put both hands into one's pockets to signify that the blessings are received and stored :)

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