Fountain of Wealth

Marina Centre · Downtown Core · Singapore

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About Fountain of Wealth

The Fountain of Wealth is a large bronze fountain located at Suntec City in Marina Centre, Downtown Core, Singapore. Built in 1995 as the centrepiece of the Suntec City development, it was listed in the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the world's largest fountain. Designed according to feng shui principles, the circular fountain symbolizes wealth and unity and features inward-flowing water, nightly light shows and an interactive water-touching ritual.

Visitors guide

Visitors can expect a large circular bronze fountain set in an open plaza at the centre of Suntec City, surrounded by five tower blocks representing fingers and palm. The fountain features a large ring structure with water flowing inward. During the day visitors can walk around the plaza and view the fountain, and at designated times the fountain is turned off to allow visitors to walk to the centre, touch the water and circle the inner fountain for good fortune. In the evening, light, laser and music shows are presented.

Key highlights

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Listed in the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the world's largest fountain
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Centrepiece of Suntec City designed according to feng shui principles with inward-flowing water symbolizing wealth
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Interactive ritual where visitors can touch the water at the centre of the fountain during designated times
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Nightly light, laser and music shows with illuminated water displays
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Located in the open plaza surrounded by five Suntec City towers representing a hand

History of Fountain of Wealth

Constructed in 1995 as part of the Suntec City development by Suntec Group. The fountain was designed with feng shui consultation and was recognized by the Guinness Book of Records in 1998 as the largest fountain in the world, becoming a landmark of the Marina Centre area.

Culture & Context

Designed according to Chinese feng shui principles to symbolize wealth, prosperity and unity. The circular bronze ring and inward flow of water represent the retention of wealth, and the ritual of touching the water and walking around the inner fountain is associated with good fortune.

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By train	Via MRT to Promenade Station (CC4/DT15) or Esplanade Station (CC3), both within short walking distance to Suntec City

By road	Located along Temasek Boulevard in Suntec City, accessible by car, taxi and bus via Temasek Boulevard and Raffles Boulevard

By public transport	MRT to Promenade or Esplanade stations and public buses serving Suntec City bus stops along Temasek Boulevard

Nearest airport	Singapore Changi Airport

Nearest railway station	Promenade MRT Station (CC4/DT15)

Need to know

01Things to know before you go	The fountain is periodically switched off during the day to allow visitors to enter the centre for the water-touching ritual Laser and music shows are typically held in the evening; timings may vary The fountain is located in an open outdoor plaza within a busy shopping and convention complex
02Rules & restrictions	Do not enter the fountain basin when water jets are operating Follow on-site instructions for the interactive ritual and show times
03Safety information	Surfaces around the fountain may be wet and slippery

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Food and beverage outlets
Parking at Suntec City
Seating Areas
Shopping Mall
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