Kusu Island

Kusu Island in Singapore, named after the Chinese word for tortoise, is a picture of tranquillity. This island, which is home to two Chinese temples and three Malay Kramats, also has beautiful folklore - two sailors were saved from drowning by a tortoise that took the form of an island. It is one of the most beautiful islands in Singapore.

We recommend you visit Kusu Island from December to March, as the monsoon season runs from June to November. Every day, ferries are leaving Marina South Pier and Singapore Island Cruise. The ferries make their first stop at St John's Island.

The peaceful, silent, and beautiful beaches are ideal for unwinding and enjoying the ocean's calm, lilting waters. The ancient and magnificent Chinese shrines of Da Bo Gong (God of Prosperity) and Guan Yin (Goddess of Mercy). The three Malay Kramats require a 152-step trek, but the breathtaking shrine is well worth it. Picnics and swimming are permitted on the beach. Hundreds of tortoises can be seen at the tortoise refuge near the Kramats! You can even participate in the extensive prayer rites if you visit the Kusu Island during the 11th Chinese lunar month.

Location: Kusu Island, Singapore