Fountain of Wealth, Suntec City Singapore

Fountain of Wealth, Singapore Overview

One of Singapore's iconic sights, the Fountain of Wealth is the largest fountain in the world (listed in the Guinness Book of Records), located at Suntec City - one of Singapore's largest shopping malls. Towering at 13.8 metres, the Fountain of Wealth is built in accordance with the principles of Feng Shui, symbolizing wealth and life. The huge 66m bronze ring of the fountain is a symbol of oneness in spirit as well as the solidarity, equality and goodwill which exists between all races and religions in Singapore. The inward flowing water of symbolizes the retention of wealth in Suntec City.

Around four times a day, the water is turned off, giving visitors the opportunity to walk around a mini fountain situated at the base of the main fountain. It is believed that going around this mini fountain while touching the water brings good luck. During the night, magnificent laser shows are held at the Fountain. Visitors can dedicate laser messages and songs during these shows. The restaurant area of Suntec City is located at the base of the Fountain of Wealth which forms the main hub of the huge shopping mall.

Fountain of Wealth Show Time

Laser Show: 8:00 PM, 8:30 PM and 9:00 PM,
Touch Water Sessions: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, 2:00PM - 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM - 7:50 PM, 9:30 PM - 10:00 PM,
Song Dedication:
Monday - Thursday: 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM,
Friday, Saturday: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM,
Public Holidays, eve of Public Holidays: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM,
Laser Message dedications:
Friday - Sunday, Public Holidays, eve of Public Holidays: 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM

Structure of Fountain of Wealth

Made of silicon bronze, the Fountain of Wealth has a circular ring with a 66-metre circumference supported on four large slanted columns. Reaching up to a height of 13.8 metres, the fountain occupies a total area of 1683.07 square meters, with just the base taking up an area of 1683 square meters. The architectural marvel is designed as the palm of a left hand, the fingers and thumb of which are the five blocks of Suntec City.

There is also a medium-sized water screen at the middle of the fountain which is often used during the laser shows. Along with this, there is a large jet of water which goes higher than the top of the ring. This jet of water is turned on only occasionally. Following the principles of feng shui, the inward flowing of water at Fountain of Wealth symbolises two things - water is the symbol of life and wealth in the Chinese culture, and its inward motion represents the retention of wealth in Suntec City.