Getting to Fort Siloso - Sentosa
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Take a walk through history at Singapore’s only preserved coastal fort. ABOUT THE FORT Fort Siloso was built in the late 19th century. During that time, Singapore had become an important trading port for the British, so it was imperative that the island was protected from sea invasion. However, during World War II, Japanese troops invaded Singapore by land from north Malaya. This led the British to turn Fort Siloso’s guns towards the mainland instead to help support the ground forces defending Singapore from the invasion. Today, more than 70 years after the war, Fort Siloso stands as a beloved historical site. The only preserved coastal fort in Singapore, it is home to a wealth of WWII memorabilia, including coastal guns and the remains of fortified military structures and tunnels. Begin your exploration from the Fort Siloso Skywalk, a treetop trail set 11 storeys above ground. You may also choose to explore the fort by the Heritage Trail or the Gun Trail, both of which are sure to take you on an unforgettable journey back in time. Free entry to Fort Siloso and Surrender Chambers 10am – 6pm (Last entry at 5.30pm) Relive some of the momentous events in Singapore’s history with the Surrender Chambers immersive show. Be guided by light, sound and video effects starting from the Japanese invasion, all the way to the Japanese’s eventual surrender at the end of WWII. Let yourself be transported back in time through the stories of people who lived during the Japanese Occupation, and experience the Allied forces’ counter-attack and the end of the war through six interactive zones. Before you leave, share a message of peace on the wall of poppies. Relive some of the momentous events in Singapore’s history with the Surrender Chambers immersive show. Be guided by light, sound and video effects starting from the Japanese invasion, all the way to the Japanese’s eventual surrender at the end of WWII. Let yourself be transported back in time through the stories of people who lived during the Japanese Occupation, and experience the Allied forces’ counter-attack and the end of the war through six interactive zones. Before you leave, share a message of peace on the wall of poppies. Zone 1 Show Lobby Zone 4 Japanese Occupation Zone 7B Wall of Poppies Zone 2 Japanese Invasion Zone 6 Japanese Surrender Chamber Scene Zone 3 Zone 7A Post-War Singapore Zone 5 Allied Counter-Offensive & War’s End 3 5 6 2 7A 7B 4 1 SILOSO ROAD, SENTOSA ISLAND, S099981 British Surrender Chamber Scene All information is correct at time of printing. Sentosa reserves the right to make changes to information herein without further notice. © February 2019 For enquiries, call 1800-SENTOSA (736 8672), 9am – 6pm daily For emergencies, call Ranger Station at 1800-RANGERS (726 4377), 24 hours Sentosa (Official) Sentosa_Island Sentosa_Island “MySentosa” App (Apple iTunes/Google Play) Review us on TripAdvisor sentosa.com.sg #thestateoffun Getting to Fort Siloso By Sentosa Bus: Board Bus A if you are within the island and alight at Siloso Point. By Singapore Cable Car: Board the cable car at Merlion Station or Imbiah Station. Then alight at Siloso Point. By Sentosa Beach Tram: Board at Beach Station if you are within the island and alight at Siloso Point. 圣淘沙的微信公众号已正式开通了! 小沙将带你玩转全岛，尝尽各路美食， 送你独家优惠与咨询，让你轻轻松松成为圣淘沙达人！玩美奇域等你来邂逅哦! MySentosa App Here’s your digital guide to all things Sentosa. Navigate through the island like a pro, while saving tickets and promos. Download our app for free now. Sentosa on Wechat Be the first to know about our latest attractions, events and more. Scan the QR code to add us on Wechat now.
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Take a walk through history at Singapore’sonly preserved coastal fort.
ABOUT THE FORT
Fort Siloso was built in the late 19th century. During that time, Singapore had become an important trading port for the British, so it was imperativethat the island was protected from sea invasion.
However, during World War II, Japanese troops invaded Singapore by land from north
Malaya. This led the British to turn Fort Siloso’s guns towards the mainland instead to help support the ground forces defending Singapore from the invasion.
Today, more than 70 years after the war, Fort Siloso stands as a beloved historical site. The only preserved coastal fort in Singapore, it is home to a wealth of WWII memorabilia, including coastal guns and the remains of fortified military structures and tunnels.
Begin your exploration from the Fort Siloso Skywalk, a treetop trail set 11 storeys above ground. You may also choose to explore the fort by the Heritage Trailor the Gun Trail, both of which are sure to take youon an unforgettable journey back in time.
Free entry to Fort Siloso and Surrender Chambers10am – 6pm (Last entry at 5.30pm)
Relive some of the momentous events in Singapore’s history with the Surrender Chambers immersive show. Be guided by light, sound and video e�ects starting from the Japanese invasion, all the way to the Japanese’s eventual surrender at the end of WWII.
Let yourself be transported back in time through the stories of people who lived during the Japanese Occupation, and experience the Allied forces’ counter-attack and the end of the war through six interactive zones. Before you leave, share a message of peace on the wall of poppies.
Relive some of the momentous events in Singapore’s history with the Surrender Chambers immersive show. Be guided by light, sound and video e�ects starting from the Japanese invasion, all the way to the Japanese’s eventual surrender at the end of WWII.
Let yourself be transported back in time through the stories of people who lived during the Japanese Occupation, and experience the Allied forces’ counter-attack and the end of the war through six interactive zones. Before you leave, share a message of peace on the wall of poppies.
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Show Lobby
Zone 4
Japanese Occupation
Zone 7B
Wall of Poppies
Zone 2
Japanese Invasion
Zone 6Japanese Surrender Chamber Scene
Zone 3
Zone 7A
Post-War Singapore
Zone 5
Allied Counter-O�ensive & War’s End
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SILOSO ROAD, SENTOSA ISLAND, S099981
British Surrender Chamber Scene
All information is correct at time of printing.Sentosa reserves the right to make changes to information herein without further notice.© February 2019
For enquiries, call 1800-SENTOSA (736 8672), 9am – 6pm dailyFor emergencies, call Ranger Station at 1800-RANGERS (726 4377), 24 hours
Sentosa (O�cial) Sentosa_Island
Sentosa_Island
“MySentosa” App(Apple iTunes/Google Play)
Review us on TripAdvisor
sentosa.com.sg
#thestateo�un
Getting to Fort Siloso
By Sentosa Bus:Board Bus A if you are within the island and alightat Siloso Point.
By Singapore Cable Car: Board the cable car at Merlion Station or Imbiah Station. Then alight at Siloso Point.
By Sentosa Beach Tram:Board at Beach Station if you are within the islandand alight at Siloso Point.
圣淘沙的微信公众号已正式开通了! 小沙将带你玩转全岛，尝尽各路美食，
送你独家优惠与咨询，让你轻轻松松成为圣淘沙达人！玩美奇域等你来邂逅哦!
MySentosa AppHere’s your digital guide to all things Sentosa.Navigate through the island like a pro, while saving tickets and promos. Download our app for free now.
Sentosa on WechatBe the first to know about our latest attractions, eventsand more. Scan the QR code to add us on Wechat now.
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Step into the Surrender Chambers and let the lights, sounds and videos guide you through the story of Singapore during WWII, from 1942 to 1945.
The 11-storey Skywalk trail provides guests with a scenic trek among the treetops en route to Fort Siloso.
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Find out what a soldier’s life was like at the fort. From the cramped quarters of a troopship, to the amenities at the fort and the underground complex at Tunnel C, explore these places for the ultimate experience!
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Make your way through the tunnel to the Fire Director Tower at the tip of Siloso Point, where soldiers were once stationed to spot incoming naval ships.
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Uncover extraordinary moments in the war that changed the world. Walk through a range of epic exhibitions such as the Fall of Singapore, the sombre Prisoners of War art, and many more.
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Once you enter Fort Siloso from the Skywalk, you can choose between two walking trails: the Heritage Trail and the Gun Trail, which military history bu�s will definitely enjoy.
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Emblem Emboss Stations
Mark your journey through Fort Siloso by rubbing and collecting military emblems from the emboss stations. Don’t miss a single one along the way!
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