While widely regarded as a playground for the rich with high-end shopping malls, stunning luxury hotels, and Michelin-starred restaurants, Singapore also has a wealth of historical and cultural significance, with vibrant ethnic districts and beautiful green spaces.

Singapore is a small country consisting of islands and each island has its own uniqueness. This neighboring country with Batam has several islands that are tourist attractions, one of which is Kusu Island. The name of the island of Kusu comes from a turtle. Because the shape of this island resembles a turtle, the island is named 'Kusu' which means turtle in the Hokkien language.

In accordance with the meaning of the name of this island, there is a turtle conservation area too! Do you want to get a closer look at the sea animals? Before traveling there, you should know the history of Kusu Island. Here are some interesting facts and the history of Kusu Island

One of the islands known to the people of Singapore because there is a turtle legend is Kusu Island (Kusu Island). There are many versions of the story scattered about this island. However, the most famous story is that of a giant tortoise that turned itself into an island.

The legend on Kusu Island tells of a turtle that can turn into an island. The land which was originally in the form of a turtle was used by 2 ship captains from Malaysia and China because their ship had an accident. The captain from Malaysia expressed his gratitude by building an Islamic-themed building, while the captain from China built a temple.

Now there is a temple known as Da Bo Gong which was built by a rich businessman. The temple is used to worship Da Bo Gong and Kuan In. Pilgrims usually come to Kusu Island from September to November each year to pay respects and ask for blessings of health, luck, and prosperity. Besides being famous for its sacred places, Kusu Island is also a favorite destination for tourists because of its beautiful lagoons, exotic beaches, and diverse animal life.

The tourists who come to Singapore for the first time may still not know the existence of Kusu Island, which is neighboring Batam. To improve the economy, the Singapore government has made the island which has an area of ​​85,000 square meters as a natural tourist destination that can be accessed by local and foreign tourists. The most popular and favorite animal here is the turtle.

Kusu Island is located in the south of Singapore. It only takes about 45 minutes from downtown Singapore to get to this island full of legends and mysteries. Located only 5.6 kilometers from the main island of Singapore, Kusu Island is quite popular with tourists. To go to Kusu Island, you can depart from Marina South Pier and buy a ferry ticket around the main entrance of the pier for 18 SGD.

Just a short ferry ride from Singapore, you can visit the island which is a fascinating combination of religious significance and almost untouched pristine tropical lands. After arriving in Kusu, you can explore this beautiful island. However, you need to pay attention to the tourist regulations on this island, one of which is that it is not allowed to camp or spend the night on this island. So, you must return to the main island of Singapore by ferry again.

Kusu Island used to be just two small corals that came to the surface. Due to land reclamation, this area was expanded and converted into an island resort of 8.5 hectares. There are many tourist attractions that you can visit in Kusu Island. Here are some of them.

On this island, there is a Chinese temple located not too far from the beach. This temple is an annual place of pilgrimage for many people who flock to Da Bo Gong Temple in search of prosperity. There are several sacred sites that are interesting to visit. The combination of the island's natural beauty makes Kusu an unmissable trip.

This temple is dedicated to the Chinese God of Prosperity and the Goddess of Mercy. Meanwhile, the sacred shrine on top of a small hill commemorates a pious man and his family. The shrine is open all year round, but the busiest times are usually in September and November.

During that month many tourists come to this island to pay their respects in a series of religious tours. From September to November also Kusu Island, Singapore can welcome more than 100,000 pilgrims.
Just like other tourist destinations, you can do a lot of holiday activities here. Like visiting a temple and making a wish list on pieces of yellow cloth and tied to a tree branch. On Kusu Island, shrines are believed to bring wealth, good love, health, and harmony. This is what makes it a popular tourist attraction for tourists.

For the Chinese, turtles are sacred animals. Hundreds of turtles are specially housed in the Tortoise Sanctuary on this island, and more than a dozen others in Chinese temples.

In Kusu Island, here you can also see hundreds of turtles in a conservation area, in line with the island's history which is associated with these reptiles. If you are satisfied touring the island, you can also have a picnic in the open space of Kusu Island. On the coast, you can enjoy the exotic nature of the sea view from Kusu Island in Singapore.

Kusu is full of blue lagoons, beautiful beaches, and lots of wildlife. If you want to swim, dive or snorkel, you can do it here because there are many interesting spots. Kusu Island is an underwater paradise for all underwater photographers, videographers, and snorkelers. At least 40 of the island's famous diving and snorkeling sites can be reached in less than 15 minutes.

Many of them are located directly along the fringing reefs of Kusu Island. Here you can see the beauty of various underwater creatures and beautiful coral reefs. Snorkeling and diving equipment rental is also available here. If you have never tried snorkeling or diving before, you will be guided by the staffs.

Those are the things you can do in Kusu Island. If you're looking for a secluded local heritage with a touch of nature, Kusu Island is the place to be. So what are you waiting for? Come and see the uniqueness of Kusu Island which only exists in Singapore. You can also visit this island from Batam. For hotel and flight ticket matters, just order on Traveloka. Traveloka provides many interesting promos and special discounts for you.