This island is close to the city and is about six kilometres away from the main part of Singapore. Read on to know more about this popular attraction.
Folklore
The people of Singapore say that a giant tortoise turned itself into an island in order to save fishermen who were shipwrecked. The story also highlights the fact that these men the tortoise saved came back to the island to pay their respects. The island was named after the underwater animal; Kusu is the word for turtle in Chinese.
Location
You can find this island less than 6 kilometres away from the mainland Singapore. If you are put up at Destination Singapore Beach Rd, for instance, the island is about 30 minutes away. The best value hotels in Singapore can be found in this district; therefore, getting to the island will be easy no matter where you stay.
When to go
If you want a normal tourist experience, any time of the year is fine. On the other hand, if you want to see the actual celebrations of the turtles, then visiting during the 9th month of the lunar calendar is advisable.
What to expect
During this month, you will see thousands of devotees visiting the island and paying their respects to the tortoises or turtles and deities.
Catalina Forbes is a travel writer who bases her content on many thrilling escapades experienced across the world.
