Kusu Island, is one of the popular tourist destination in Singapore. During your trip to Singapore do not forget to visit this beautiful island that is situated at a short distance from the main island of Singapore. The island has picturesque landscapes as well as other tourist attractions. If you want to enjoy a complete tour of Singapore then a visit to this beautiful island should find a place in your itinerary. If you do not see this beautiful island during yout trip to Singapore then you are definitely going to miss something.
In Chinese language Kusu Island refers to Tortoise Island. This island is also known as Peak Island or Pulau Tembakul in Malay language. The island grew bigger from what was earlier nothing but two tiny outcrops on a reef. At present this beautiful island has transformed itself into an 8.5-hectare island holiday resort. People who love to have some quiet time in th lap of nature soaking in the luxuries in life during their stay in Singapore come to this holiday resort to unwind.
According to the legends a magical tortoise transformed itself into an island to save the lives of some sailors who were shipwrecked. One of the sailors was Malay while the other was Chinese. Every year during the ninth lunar month thousands of devotees visit this island for Kusu Pilgrimage and pray for good health, good luck, happiness peace as well as prosperity. Kusu Island is also home to a Chinese Temple Da Bo Gong. He is considered as the God of Prosperity.
The temple is built in the year 1923 by a rich businessman, the temple houses 2 main deities - the Da Bo Gong and Guan Yin. The former is very much regarded as having the power to bestow prosperity, heal diseases, calm the sea and avert danger, while Guan Yin is known as the giver of sons. Both the gods are worshipped on a regular basis.
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