Kusu Island

Island Small pilgrimage island with temples and sea beaches

Small southern‑islands destination in Singapore with sandy coves, a Chinese shrine and Malay tomb; reachable by ferry, it attracts day‑trippers for beaches, religious visits and local food stalls.

A small island among Singapore’s Southern Islands, known for its religious shrines and as a local day-trip destination for beach visits and worship.

The island’s main attractions are a Chinese temple complex dedicated to Tua Pek Kong and a Malay keramat shrine, which together attract pilgrims and visitors. There are also small sandy beaches and sheltered bays used by day-trippers.

The island’s religious sites have made it a place of pilgrimage and local devotion; the combination of Chinese and Malay shrines reflects Singapore’s multiethnic heritage.

Lies among the Southern Islands to the south of mainland Singapore and is reached by short ferry services from the city-state’s southern piers.

Access: Served by regular ferry services from Singapore's main docks during operating hours, and popular for day trips and religious visits.
Cultural significance: Holds cultural and religious significance for both Chinese and Malay communities in Singapore, with an annual pilgrimage held on the lunar calendar.

What to See #

Taoist temple: A Taoist shrine and temple complex dedicated to Tua Pek Kong that serves as a focal point for annual pilgrimages and local worship.
Malay keramat: A Malay keramat (small shrine) on the island that is visited by devotees and forms part of the island's dual religious heritage.

How to Get to Kusu Island #

Public ferries run regularly from Marina South Pier to Kusu Island; the trip takes approximately 15-30 minutes depending on the service. Check ferry schedules and return times before planning an extended stay.

Tips for Visiting Kusu Island #

Catch the ferry from Marina South Pier - services are frequent but check the last departure time if staying late for the night lights.
Visit the 15m-tall Tortoise and Snake Sanctuary and see the small sea-eating tortoise shrine.
If visiting for the island's shrines and kampong feel, go on a weekday morning to avoid large weekend crowds.