Fort Siloso

Fort Siloso welcomes both history lovers and casual wanderers with open walkways, interactive displays, and the cooling shade of old trees. A trip here mixes hands-on learning with breezy Sentosa views, all within reach of the city’s pulse. Most arrive by monorail or on foot, and tickets—when needed—never demand much from the budget. In school holiday peaks or on big event days, however, patience will reward those waiting for a quiet moment to soak up the atmosphere.

• Best time to visit: Weekdays, especially early mornings or late afternoons for cooler weather and fewer people. Avoid mid-day heat.
• How to get there: Take the Sentosa Express monorail to Siloso Point station, ride the free Sentosa Bus, or enjoy a scenic walk along the Broadwalk. Limited parking available for drivers.
• Accessibility: Most pathways suit strollers and wheelchairs, and lifts provide access to key viewpoints. Some old tunnels, however, have steep steps and uneven floors.
• Average visit duration: 1.5 to 3 hours, longer if you linger over each exhibit or join a guided tour.

The heart of Fort Siloso beats through its decommissioned cannons, leafy courtyard, and atmospheric tunnel network. Each area brings new sights—a panorama of passing ships, hands-on military displays, or even ghostly projections in shadowy corners. The Siloso Skywalk, a recent highlight, lifts visitors high above the treetops for sweeping views and a thrill of adventure. Beyond the obvious, hidden paths invite quiet moments and surprising finds: a mossy lookout post, a timeworn plaque, an unexpected echo from the past.

• Key sights or features: Restored gun emplacements, the underground ammunition bunkers, the old Surrender Chambers live exhibition, and original barracks buildings.
• Unique experiences: Walking the Siloso Skywalk for a bird’s-eye perspective of the coastline; tracing secret escape routes through the historic tunnels; catching the interactive World War II displays in the heart of the fort.
• Photo-worthy locations: Atop the Skywalk, beside massive ship-facing guns, or under the arched doors of the stone casemates—each spot shares a different side of Singapore’s layered defenses.
• Cultural and historical facts: Built in the late 1800s to defend against sea threats, Fort Siloso later witnessed Singapore's fall in World War II. Many exhibits honor those who served, with stories and artifacts providing a local and global perspective.