Kusu Island is one of the Southern Islands in Singapore, located about 5.6 kilometres to the south of the main island of Singapore, off the Straits of Singapore. It's name mean Turtle Island in Chinese. On Kusu island is the popular Chinese temple - Da Bo Gong. It was built in 1923 by a wealthy businessman, the temple houses two 152 steps leading to the kramats to pray for wealth, good marriage, good health and harmony.main deities - the Da Bo Gong and Guan Yin. On Kusu Island stands three kramats (or holy shrines of Malay saints) to commemorate a pious man (Syed Abdul Rahman), his mother (Nenek Ghalib) and sister (Puteri Fatimah) who lived in the 19th century. There are 152 steps leading to the kramats for those who wants to pray for wealth, good marriage, good health and harmony. The shrines are also popular with childless couples who would pray for children.
Kusu Islands are also popular for its lagoons, pristine beaches and tranquil settings.Afternoon picnics are also very popular. Overnight stay is not permitted on the island. However, most ferries to Kusu Island also take in Saint John's Island which does have overnight lodging.
