Sentosa Fountain Gardens (or simply known as the Fountain Gardens) was a garden promenade attraction on the western part of Sentosa Island,

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, which opened in 1989.Singapore Travel Guide : Sentosa District overview on Fountain Garden
. accessed 5.25.12 It was located in the

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zone of the island. The gardens and other features were demolished in 2007 for construction of the new

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Features

;Start The promenade began at the plaza of a fountain with a sculpted dragon statue. Its spouting snout faced the former

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, welcoming new arrivals. The fountain was similar to another former dragon fountain that stood where the

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(''former Carlsberg Sky Tower'' ) now rises. ;Route The promenade's route passed by many smaller water features and European-style gardens. The gardens were inspired by the

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from the era of

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. The elegant European-style gardens had over 25,000 plants, including palms, shrubs, bamboos, and vining creepers. At the top of the Fountain Gardens terrace, there is a replica of the

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landscape, a renowned 17th-century

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near

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. It had a mini-stage for small performances. The gigantic Merlion Statue, representing the

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and

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of Singapore, was prominently seen above the promenade. ;Finish The 'Fountain Gardens' promenade terminus was at the entry gates of the former Sentosa Musical Fountain feature, a very large musical fountain grouping of coordinated individual jets and pools. Performances of water, mist, sound, light, lasers, flames, and animatronic 'host creatures' in computer 'choreographed' programs had scheduled showtimes.Singapore Travel Guide : District Overview on Magical Sentosa Show @ Musical Fountain
. accessed 5.28.12

References

{{Sentosa Demolished buildings and structures in Singapore Gardens in Singapore Sentosa Parks in Singapore Buildings and structures demolished in 2007 1989 establishments in Singapore 2007 disestablishments in Singapore Fountains in Singapore