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Marina Bay Sands to Merlion Park Walking Route — Earn Free Rewards While You Walk!

Marina Bay Sands to Merlion Park Walking Route — Earn Free Rewards While You Walk!

A beautiful, direct walking path along Singapore’s iconic bayfront — perfect for sightseeing, family strolls or a brisk walk to clock your steps while collecting Sweatcoins for freebies.

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Marina Bay Sands to Merlion Park Walking Route — Earn Free Rewards While You Walk! A beautiful, direct walking path along Singapore’s iconic bayfront — perfect for sightseeing, family strolls or a brisk walk to clock your steps while collecting Sweatcoins for freebies.


Start Point (A)	Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza — right outside The Shoppes by the waterfront, near the Spectra Light & Water Show area.
End Point (B)	Merlion Park — Singapore’s famous half-lion, half-fish statue facing Marina Bay, with panoramic views of the skyline and Marina Bay Sands across the water.
Route directions	1️⃣ Start at Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza. 2️⃣ Walk north along the Bayfront Promenade, keeping the waterfront on your right. 3️⃣ Pass by the ArtScience Museum (the lotus-shaped building). 4️⃣ Cross the Helix Bridge — a stunning double-helix pedestrian bridge. 5️⃣ On the other side, you’ll reach the floating Youth Olympic Park — continue straight onto the Esplanade Waterfront. 6️⃣ Walk past the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay (the ‘Durian’ domes). 7️⃣ Cross the Jubilee Bridge, which curves over the river towards Merlion Park. 8️⃣ You’ll arrive right at the Merlion Statue, with plenty of benches and photo spots.
Distance & time	Approx. 1.8 km one-way, about 25–30 minutes at an easy pace.
Earn rewards as you go!	📲 Tip: Download Sweatcoin to earn free coins while you walk this route. Redeem your Sweatcoins for shopping perks or donate them to good causes. 👉 Join Sweatcoin here.
What to see along the way	• Spectra Light & Water Show (check showtimes in the evening). • ArtScience Museum — take quick photos. • Helix Bridge — an engineering marvel. • Esplanade — catch street buskers. • iJooz vending machines for fresh orange juice if you need a quick refreshment.
Parent tips	• Route is stroller-friendly and fully pedestrianised. • Best to go early morning or sunset for cooler weather. • Toilets available at Marina Bay Sands, Esplanade, and Merlion Park.
Getting back	Walk back the same way or hop on nearby buses / MRT at Raffles Place, Bayfront or Esplanade stations.
Address	Point A: Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza, 10 Bayfront Avenue, Singapore 018956 Point B: Merlion Park, 1 Fullerton Road, Singapore 049213

🌟 Pro Tip: Stay fit, see Singapore’s skyline up close, and earn Sweatcoins while you do it — download Sweatcoin and watch your steps turn into perks! 🚶✨

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