The magical turtle

Apart from Sentosa Island, Singapore comprises over 60 other islands, several of which are accessible by boat. Hop on a southern island cruise to explore Kusu Island (Kusu means ‘turtle’ in Hokkien dialect), which remains tied to several legends. In one, a giant turtle saved a group of sailors from rough waters by turning itself into an island. The sailors returned the following year with offerings to show their gratitude. Today, the island houses a Chinese temple and three Malay kramat, or holy shrines of Malay saints. And how’s this for a little more magic? The island continues to attract some 100,000 Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian pilgrims annually. These obscure religious sites across Singapore also have far-reaching roots in history.

References: Wikipedia