Today we explore one of the world war 2 historical sites in fort siloso, located inside the sentosa island singapore. Wifi is free, and this resort also features an outdoor pool and a restaurant. Good ww2 museum fort siloso, sentosa island traveller. Fort siloso provides an interesting look at life in a colonial coastal defence fort in the late 1800s and the first half of the 20 th century. This historical walking exhibit tended to be a letdown compared to other attractions everywhere on sentosa. Fort siloso, sentosa island, singapore heritage amongst. Siloso point, near underwater world, sentosa island 33 allanbrooke road singapore 099981 contact. The fort is now a military museum open to the public. Visit fort siloso on your trip to sentosa island or singapore.
We recommend booking fort siloso tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Fort siloso is a relic all other hints of sentosas past were wiped out when it was decided to rezone the island as the ultimate recreation ground in the 1970s. Built in the 1880s on sentosa s western end, fort siloso role was to protect the entrance to the singapore harbour. Explore world war 2 historical site at fort siloso sentosa singapore. As an integrated part of singapores southern defence, fort. The surrender chambers in fort siloso reopened in june 2017 with a refreshed exhibition and free admission. Costa sands resort operates a number of chalets and 15 kampung like huts. Apr 06, 2018 today we explore one of the world war 2 historical sites in fort siloso, located inside the sentosa island singapore. It is the only fort restored and nowadays it is a museum. Fort siloso skywalk sentosa island 2020 all you need. In the 19th century, fort siloso was one of three forts that were built on sentosa island once known as pulau blakang mati in order to defend singapore from sea invasion. Fort siloso is the singapores only preserved coastal fort stands as an important window to our colonial past and a poignant reminder. Fort siloso in the 1800s, britain was the worlds greatest imperial power with colonies across the globe. Fort siloso, previously a gated attraction, will also permanently open its grounds to all visitors without charge.
A beloved historical site and the only remaining artillery fort from wwii, this is a mustvisit on your island. During world war ii, the guns of fort siloso engaged japanese forces in the battle for singapore, even firing landwards in support of the british troops. In the early 1930s, fort siloso began an upgrade to its armament and capability. The lost cause and forgotten ruins of fort serapong. Fort siloso was one of the coastal fortresses which hed to defend singapore. Nice beach lots of activities cafes restaurants very relaxed area reminds me of being in bali only you feel a lot safer and its a bit more expensive. Sentosa island, known mononymously as sentosa, is an island located off the southern coast of singapores main island. Over the last few years singapore has developed a very good ww2 heritage trail and many of the sites described in the book are now informative and well documented destinations for the ww2 history buff, such as the battle box, labrador park, fort silososentosa and the ford factory. Local history is well represented to at this wonderfully preserved coastal fort. Sentosa is a sunny island in singapore, home to exciting events, themed. The surrender chambers bring to life two pivotal moments in singapores history.
Free attractions in sentosa include a scenic trek 11storeys high along fort siloso skywalk, a walk through the jungle at sentosa nature discovery mentioned above, beach volleyball at siloso beach and even guided tours to see original cannons and guns at historic fort siloso. These days, the fort functions as a military museum. Connected to fort siloso is the free fort siloso skywalk, an 11storeyhigh walking trail above the canopy treetops. Fort siloso skywalk sentosa island 2020 all you need to. The island is separated from the main island of singapore by a channel of water, the keppel harbour, and is adjacent to pulau brani, a smaller island wedged between sentosa and the main island formerly used as a british military base and then a japanese prisonerofwar camp. Activities in sentosa fort siloso the barracks hotel sentosa. The fort is situated on pulau blakang mati now sentosa, an island south of. Fort siloso was built by the british in 1888 as part of an elaborate defence system. Fort siloso is on sentosa island, and it is now a museum. From 1919 until the early 1930s, little of consequence happened in the fort. However, general sir webb gilmans visit to singapore in. Built between the 1870s and 1890s, fort serapong, together with fort siloso, fort connaught and the imbiah battery, formed an integrated part of the britishs southern coastal defence at pulau blakang mati presentday sentosa. This attraction was once served by the fort siloso monorail station of the discontinued sentosa monorail.
The british surrender soon followed, with the fort later used as a pow camp by the japanese. However, general sir webb gilmans visit to singapore in 1927 would set in train some major changes. Fort siloso is the sole restored coastal gun battery from the 12 such batteries which made up fortress singapore at the start of world war ii. The 10 best hotels near fort siloso in singapore, singapore. During world war ii, the japanese troops invaded singapore from the north through peninsula malaya and the guns in fort siloso were turned landwards to support the ground. Fort siloso was a fort with cannons during the colonial days.
There are some rooms with audios telling the history of fort siloso. Sep 21, 2019 fort siloso is the sole restored coastal gun battery from the 12 such batteries which made up fortress singapore at the start of world war ii. The surrender chambers in fort siloso reopened in june 2017 with a refreshed exhibition and free. Assorted artillery is located around the fort, presumably. A 1922 plan of the fort shows the 6 inch qf guns emplaced below mount siloso and the old empty emplacement atop mount siloso. Fort siloso is a museum located on the sentosa island of singapore.
Fort siloso skywalk this elevated concrete pathway is near the top of the forest, maybe a hundred feet above the ground. Fort siloso, sentosa singapore skywalk, history, timings. During world war ii, the guns of fort siloso engaged japanese forces in the battle for singapore, even. We got of at bikini bar so we stopped to quench our thirst, whilst the children went to play on the sentosa luge. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a. We are still doing the tour around fort siloso in singapore on sentosa island.
Fort siloso, sentosa attractions, attractions in sentosa. Sentosa on a budget 3 history class at fort siloso the. Their training and peace time quarters were at india lines on blakang mati. Popular attractions universal studios singapore and s. And thus, fort siloso, fort serapong, fort connaught and the mount imbiah battery were set up. Over the last few years singapore has developed a very good ww2 heritage trail and many of the sites described in the book are now informative and well documented destinations for the ww2 history buff, such as the battle box, labrador park, fort siloso sentosa and the ford factory. Today, you can see a museum depicting the surrender of both the briitish and the japanese during ww2. Jul 11, 20 fort siloso is a relic all other hints of sentosas past were wiped out when it was decided to rezone the island as the ultimate recreation ground in the 1970s.
Fort siloso 33 allanbrooke road sentosa singapore 099981 singapores sole remaining coastal fort was used to defend singapore harbour from japanese invasion during world war ii. After the monorail closed in 2005, the station was repurposed to add on to this attraction. All of these points are 79 minutes away from fort siloso. The onsite military museum contains a treasure trove of wwii memorabilia, including coastal guns, the remains of fortified military structures and tunnels, as well as an interactive video documentary. Fort serapong was built by the british between the 1870s and 1890s, together with fort siloso, fort connaught and the imbiah battery, to form a defensive line of formidable fortifications at pulau blakang mati presentday sentosa against the dutch east indies, pirates or other potential enemies.
Apr 14, 2017 fort siloso became a catholic retreat for british forces until sentosa was handed over to the singapore government with the british withdrawal in 1967. For a time travel journey, step into this fortified museum to experience what the colonial era of the island looked like. Assorted artillery is located around the fort, presumably in some approximation of their original configuration. Good place to relive history and learn from the paste failures. By the 1880s, several gun batteries were located on mount siloso and mount serapong facing north towards mainland singapore on sentosa s northern coast on pulau blakang mati, becoming a stronghold of british naval defences in singapore. Jun 21, 2017 fort siloso provides an interesting look at life in a colonial coastal defence fort in the late 1800s and the first half of the 20 th century.
Fort siloso, sentosa island, singapore heritage amongst the. Built in the 1880s on sentosas western end, fort siloso role was to protect the entrance to the singapore harbour. The fortifications, along with fort pasir panjang on the southern part of mainland singapore, were aimed to protect the colonys flourishing port. And it is a corner the western one where the most intriguing attraction lies. The troops marched to and from their quarters each day. Fort siloso, located on the northwestern tip of sentosa island, was built in the 1880s on mount siloso. Fort siloso, located on the northwestern tip of sentosa island, was built in the 1880s on mount siloso to aid in protecting the port, particularly the western entrance to keppel harbour and the coal stocked nearby. By the 1880s, fort siloso possessed 7inch guns and two 64pounder guns.
Bus a, costa stand sentosa shuttle, and rasa sentosa shuttle are the bus lines which stop near the site. The fort siloso record book mentions a second 12 pounder having been at siloso. Book your tickets online for fort siloso, sentosa island. Kids can play in sea water or sand and can make castle while the couple can have. Located at 33 allanbrooke road, fort siloso is certainly a place to visit in order to learn about history in singapore. History of sentosa island, information about sentosa. Other british artillery units also used the fort for training. Fort siloso sky walk fort siloso, sentosa island traveller. Fort siloso sentosa island 2020 all you need to know before. Fort siloso then came under the command of the singapore armed forces. Plan a trip to singapore and visit fort siloso for a date with history. Explore world war 2 historical site at fort siloso sentosa. Fort siloso sentosa island 2020 what to know before you.
Fort siloso, sentosa singapore skywalk, history, timings holidify. For history enthusiast, specially the british occupation, this place is interesting to visit. Inside the fort is the surrender chamber, in which are displays of the british surrender in february 1942, and of the japanese surrender at city hall. Fort siloso became a catholic retreat for british forces until sentosa was handed over to the singapore government with the british withdrawal in 1967. It must be remembered that sentosa island was a british military fortress during the second world war. The fort has all kinds of history about world war ii how singapore had to defend itself against the japanese invasion. Book the siloso beach resort, sentosa stay at this 3. Inside the fort is the surrender chamber, in which are displays of the british surrender in february 1942, and of the japanese surrender at city hall in september 1945. We visited fort siloso on a very hot day even for singapore, which was a pity because it detracted from what is a very interesting historical site.
Later, fort siloso became a catholic retreat centre for british forces until 1967, when sentosa was handed over to the singapore government with the withdrawal of british forces. The fort siloso has been around since the days of when sentosa was known as pulau blakang mati. Admission to the fort is free, and there are guides for visitors who wish to make pay for a guided tour. The fort is situated on pulau blakang mati now sentosa, an island south of mainland singapore.
I love the history on display here and really wanted to carry on walking to the yellow zone but the kids are getting past tired and one wants a nap and the other wants to play in the swimming pool back at the hotel. Fort siloso sentosa island 2020 what to know before. Now, the actual story begins that form the most important part of the history of sentosa island. Fort siloso was converted into a military museum in 1974, displaying its history and guns. Fort siloso skywalk the newly revamped surrender chamber at fort siloso which was. History of sentosa island, information about sentosa, sentosa. Fort siloso is the only coastal fortress in singapore. Fort siloso is singapores only wellpreserved coastal fort that served as part of the. The island is separated from the main island of singapore by a channel of water, the keppel harbour, and is adjacent to pulau brani, a smaller island wedged between sentosa and the main island. In 1972 fort siloso became a historical site when the government of singapore decided to develop.
It is a world apart from the rest of the bustle of sentosa and a mustvisit for military buffs or those interested to learn more about singapores history. A small but wellpreserved fort that served as part of singapores defenses for decades. Fort siloso singapore academy of corporate management. You can see the fort and illustration about how they shot the. The self guided tour is a great way to learn about how the fort protected singapore as well as the role singapore played in world war ii. Shangrilas rasa sentosa resort, singapore is a beachfront fivestar hotel located at the western tip of siloso beach, with 454 rooms and suites.
Want to discover this famed attraction is an unique and memorable way. Fort siloso can be found on a quiet corner of sentosa island. Like to make your time spent at fort siloso even more unique. Fort siloso was where we had to do compulsory history trips when we were younger. Enjoy free wifi, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant. The free attraction, which will be open to the public from wednesday jul 15, also offers information on the forts history and the surrounding area. An elevated walkway, called the fort siloso skywalk, was opened in 2015, giving visitors an aerial view of the fort and its surrounding foliage. Dont forget to try one or two of these things to do. We took the mrt and then the sentosa express a monorail that is everything but express to beach station, then walked, then caught the tram to the bottom of fort siloso.
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