Lazarus Island
Singapore
Lazarus Island, once known as Pulau Sakijang Pelepah, meaning island of deer and palms in Malay, housed prison confinement sheds in the late 19th century. These were abandoned after a prisoner’s daring escape. Today, the island attracts visitors to its clean, white sandy beach on a c-shaped lagoon known as one of Singapore’s best-kept secrets. Lazarus Island is one of the few spots in the southern islands where private yachts and boats can anchor, allowing visitors to enjoy its pristine beaches and unspoiled beauty.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Lazarus Island
Welcome, intrepid explorers and seekers of solitude, to Lazarus Island. As we stand upon the paved causeway that physically links this island to its neighbor, St. …
Listen in the app2The Squeaky Sand Beach
We now step off the paved path and onto the crescent-shaped beach that is the crown jewel of Lazarus Island. The first physical interaction you have with this environment is immediately fascinating from a geological perspective. …
Listen in the app3The Enclosed Lagoon and Marine Hazards
Let us approach the water's edge and examine the hydrodynamics and biology of the Lazarus lagoon. The shape of the bay creates a highly sheltered marine environment, protecting the waters from the stronger currents of the open…
Listen in the app4The Coastal Scrub and Lack of Development
Turning our backs to the water, let us examine the dense vegetation that borders the sand. The interior of Lazarus Island is dominated by resilient coastal scrub and secondary tropical forest. …
Listen in the app5The Straits View and Maritime Currents
Let us walk toward the eastern tip of the beach, where the land falls away and offers a clear view out into the deeper waters of the Singapore Strait. From this vantage point, we can observe the massive scale of global maritime…
Listen in the app6Echoes of Quarantine and History
As we walk along the perimeter, we must acknowledge the invisible historical weight that hangs over this archipelago. While Lazarus itself has remained largely undeveloped, its immediate neighbor, St. …
Listen in the app7The Tidal Zone and Departure
As our time on Lazarus Island draws to a close, let us examine the intertidal zone, the dynamic sliver of land that is submerged during high tide and exposed during low tide. If we are fortunate to be here during the ebb tide,…
Listen in the app8Lazarus Island
As we conclude our analytical journey across Lazarus Island, we must reflect on the immense value of this preserved space. In an era defined by relentless urbanization, digital connectivity, and the hyper-commodification of…
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What is Lazarus Island?
Lazarus Island is a place in Singapore with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Singapore |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 1.2272, 103.8532 |
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