Fountain of Wealth

• Address: 3 TemasekBoulevard, Singapore 038983
• Website: www.sunteccity.com.sg
• Opening: 1995
• Price: Free

"Foutain of Wealth" is a fascinating name for one of the largest fountains in the world , which, incidentally, was recorded even in the Guinness Book of Records. The Fountain of Wealth was opened in 1995 near the Esplanade - one of the most beautiful theaters in Asia, in the vast commercial center of Suntec City (Suntec City). Such an unusual name is associated with the superstition of the Singaporeans and a kind of ritual associated with the fountain. Inhabitants of Singapore believe that a person who drops his right hand into a small fountain, while the big one is turned off, and wants a desire for financial well-being and prosperity, bypassing the fountain three times counter-clockwise, provides luck, wealth and prosperity.

Features of the structure

The construction of the fountain consists of a bronze ring (the length of its circumference is 66 m), which in turn rests on four inclined columns. This design embodies the mandala (the universe) and symbolizes the harmony and equality of all races and religions of Singapore, as well as unity and peace.

Bronze reason was chosen the main material. This is connected with the belief in the harmony of elements and elements. Thus, in the East, people believe that the proper combination of the energy of water and metal contributes to success (in our case this is a combination of water and bronze). An unusual feature of this attraction is also the fact that from the upper ring the water streams are knocked down, not upward, and water is collected in the center.

The fountain is divided into two parts: the upper and lower. The lower one, in turn, is much smaller than the upper one and can only be approached to it when the fountain is turned off.

What time is it better to visit the Fountain of Wealth?

Visitors are allowed to enter the fountain in small groups to avoid crowding. The Wealth Fountain is turned off three times a day, but in its very center a small fountain beats with a small stream, thanks to it wishes and requests for prosperity are fulfilled: 9.00 - 11.00, 14.30-18.00, 19.00-19.45.

This is done to ensure that tourists and interested visitors to Santec City collect water, contributing to prosperity and enrichment. Every evening at the fountain they arrange an incredible laser show , as well as various musical performances. Such a show program starts every day at 20.00 and ends at 21.30.

Interesting Facts

1. The entire shopping complex, including the fountain, is built in accordance with the teachings of Feng Shui: five high-rise buildings personify the fingers of the left hand, and the fountain is the palm that attracts good; Beating in the fountain water is a symbol of an inexhaustible source of wealth.
2. Five towers are numbered in English numerals.
3. In the glazed rooms, which are visible at the entrance to the skyscrapers, calligraphic black hieroglyphs hang, which counterbalance the influence of the elements according to the teachings of feng shui.
4. The base of the fountain is 1683 square meters, the height is 14 meters, the weight of the whole structure is 85 tons.
5. Translated from Chinese, the name of the fountain is translated as "a new achievement."
6. You can watch the fountain not only from the bottom platform, but also from the top, which is on par with the upper ring.
7. Near the fountain there are numerous cafes for every taste, where visitors can relax and have a snack.
8. From the shopping center itself every half hour, excursion buses are provided by the company Ducktours.

How to get there?

You can get there by using public transport : bus number 857, 518, 502, 133, 111, 97, 36 or on the metro station Promenade (yellow branch). There is another option: exit A at the Esplanade metro station, from it you need to go to the shopping center Suntec City. Inside the shopping center, follow the signs for "Fountain of Wealth". To save a bit on the journey, we recommend buying an EZ-Link electronic card .

You can get to the fountain either on your own in a rented car or on a taxi: any taxi driver who hears "Suntec City" and "Fountain of Wealth" will take you to your destination right away.