We’ve been to Sentosa on many occasions but this was our first trip to Fort Siloso. Situated at the western end of the island it is well worth paying a visit.
Not only was the island bus to get there free, entrance into the fort is also COMPLETELY FREE! We couldn’t believe such a great attraction is free.
After taking the lift up to the amazing sky bridge we enjoyed the views over the island and sea.
My Mum and her husband, Simon came too. Simon has a keen interest in war history and as an Ex British Forces man, he related to the Fort in a whole different way.
Some aspects of the museum are particularly sobering, especially when we thought about Jonty’s Grandpa who was just a young teenager in Singapore at the time of the Japanese Occupation. It brought all of the accounts into focus for us and realising it wasn’t actually all that long ago either.
We ended our day chilling on the beach with ice creams. Come and explore Sentosa like you may not have seen before.
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There’s a fried porridge there….quite delicious n their ba Kut teh r amazing😂👍love the old Sg history 🤭🫰
Thank you for bring us with you on your journey.
Thank you for a fantastic video. Really enjoyed the tour of Fort Siloso. A few years ago we stayed on Sentosa at the Rasa (we are Australian) and from that really delved into the back history of the island. Last month we returned to Singapore and managed a tour of Fort Canning and the park, which was both very beautiful and very sad. We purchased the book 'To Japan to Lay a Ghost' (Peter S.Rhodes, 1998) and it's difficult to imagine what Singapore endured during the occupation. I look forward to chasing up the interview with your grandfather.
Very nice video this week!
Didn’t like visiting Fort Siloso much as a child during school trips there but as an adult, I’ve looked at it through new eyes and have grown to love and appreciate SG’s colonial history.
By the way, Fort Siloso , at its Northwest tip faces Fort Pasir Panjang at Labrador Park which has two gun emplacements and tunnel complexes as well (though not as extensive)
It was twinned with Fort Siloso as a defence site to Keppel Harbour.
There is this local tale about a “secret tunnel” running under the water that linked Fort Siloso and Fort Pasir Panjang.
This video at the 10:24 mark debunked the myth of the secret tunnel linking the 2 forts though.
https://youtu.be/LnbY845chnQ
But I’ve still always imagined how interesting and mysterious it would still be if the tunnel really existed!
What an amazing video 🎉I can imagine how crazy the Qs are for Sentosa 🛰️ Grandfather is adorable ⛴️ the tunnels look fun 🚧 Great video
We truly miss the big merlion that been demolished for other development 😢
Nv been to fort siloso before after staying here for almost 18 yrs lol but this is a great video, thanks for showing us around, really enjoyed it ❤
Great to have your parents around in the video. Humour makes relationships so much lighter.
It's been decades since I went to Fort siloso.
Thanks for showing this,I'm planning to go back there sooner than later.
Nice, the last time I was at Fort Siloso was back in school.
Time to go back for a visit!
You guys almost always produce good vlogs. KUDOS!
Related to WW2 in Singapore, there many more discovered but no-well known military installations and bunkers in our islands —eg Labrador, Kay Siang Road, Pasir Panjang, etc
Why do u place your shoe on the dining table, 4:29 and next to u to our food
Nicely documented! Even as a local its been 2 decades since I visited Fort Siloso. Thanks for sharing!
What a wonderful video ❤ I'm back in Singapore in late August and I try to do something new each visit. I think you've just given me my August trip 'new thing'
You should really go to Fort Serapong (it is also on Sentosa).
with all that going on in Fort Siloso, the Japs decided to come from the North LOL
oh man i last went to Fort Siloso 30years ago. will bring my kids next weekend! seems like a lot has changed since then.
Great to see your kids exploring the fort and tunnels and learning the destruction of wars.
Fort Siloso.. Changi Chapel Museum is a must too… Fort Canning.. Labrador Park Gun Battery.. Kranji War Memorial ..
Visit Bukit Chandu along Pasir Panjang
Hi there
This is my first time leaving a comment here. I've enjoyed watching all your vlogs so far and this Fort Siloso one is even more interesting for a history buff like me. The last time I was at Fort Siloso was back in the mid 90s.
Oh if you haven't checked them out yet, do visit the Ramadan Bazaars at Geylang Serai and Kampong (Kg) Glam (vicinity of Sultan Mosque). The Kg Glam bazaar will run until 16 April and the grand one (with street lighting and all) at Geylang Serai will last until the eve of Hari Raya on 21 April.
Cheers, Suhaimy