Kusu Island also known as Tortoise Island is bonded by many legends. The most popular legend starts from two sailors whose ship sunk in the waters near Singapore Island. In order to save these two sailors, a giant tortoise turned itself into an Island to save the two sailors.

The sailors from the shipwreck were so grateful to the tortoise that they returned to the island to give thanks. Since then, many other people continued the tradition. Don’t forget to pay a visit to the tortoise enclosure on Kusu Island. Do keep a look out for two “big sized” tortoises in the enclosure. (Hint: they are normally found in a little cave)

Currently there is a Chinese temple on the island; on the eleventh month of the lunar calendar, nearly 90 thousand devotees will pay their respects by going over to the island. There is also a Malay shrine at the summit of a small hill on  Kusu Island. Beautiful and sandy beaches are also found on the Island. It would be nice if families could spend time having fun in the sea.

Interested in a treasure hunt? Have fun spotting one or two sea turtles on the island. Good Luck. (Hint: Look smart, Don’t look hard).