This Merlion Statue in Cebu Will Make You Feel Like You’re in Singapore

Everyone dreams of stepping into one of Asia’s most progressive and clean countries, Singapore. Indeed, Singapore is a dream city that deserves its well-regarded recognition. Also known as the ‘Lion City’ or ‘Garden City’, Singapore is regarded as a country of global competence, home to many world-class tourist destinations and disciplined citizens, which makes it one of the most livable places to be. The country is also known for its world-class Changi Airport, hailed as one of the most beautiful airports in the world.

The Philippines has unique and beautiful attractions to boast of, too. The Pearl of the Orient may be a small country. Still, it sure has proven itself to attract many tourists for decades with more than 7,000 islands of nature, beauty, and warm hospitality you can experience once you visit the humble country.

One of the most famous provinces tourists love to visit is Cebu, boasting many stunning places to visit in Cebu. Imagine seeing a famous Singapore attraction in the Queen City of the South in the Philippines? Living the Singapore dream is now possible in Cebu City as you catch a glimpse of the replica of the famous Merlion statue you can now find in Cebu!

The Merlion is an icon in Singapore, a mythical creature embodying the head of a lion and a body of a fish. This attraction is easily associated with Singapore. While taking a picture with the real Merlion in Singapore is still a dream, try visiting Bora Bay at Carbon Market and taking a picture with Cebu’s Merlion statue! After taking photos, you can eat, chill, and enjoy the cityscape views of Cebu.

Hit two birds with one stone when visiting this tourist attraction in Cebu. Besides the mini Merlion statue in Cebu, you can also catch the Cebu Cordova Bridge or the Cebu–Cordova Link Expressway, also known as CCLEX. This famous bridge in Cebu has recently topped the San Juanico Bridge, which now claims the title of the Longest Bridge in the Philippines. Standing behind the Merlion statue in Cebu is the CCLEX. Both attractions make the perfect backdrop for a stunning photo op for a quick getaway, especially in the approaching 5-day holiday and upcoming weekends.

Reaching this Merlion statue in Cebu is nothing to worry about! First, find the University of San Jose – Recoletos, and go to the park across from it. You can take a 1 to 2-minute walk or ride an E-bike and tell the driver that you are headed to the Interim building. If walking is more convenient, locate Santinos Pizza or San Jose Bakeshop and take the road until you see the Interim Building. Take the time to enjoy walking down the busy streets and check out the marketplace. Once you see the Carbon Market Interim Building signage, get inside and climb the stairs to the rooftop area.

Now you have reached your destination! Take out your cameras and relish the charming mini Merlion statue in Cebu.

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