Sentosa Merlion, a major tourist attraction in Singapore, is set to be demolished to make way for the Sentosa Sensoryscape project as part of the plans to rejuvenate the resort island and its adjacent Pulau Brani, operator One Faber Group announced on Friday. /VCG Photo

It will be no longer open to the public starting from October 20, with the day of its demolition yet to be finalized. /VCG Photo

Established in 1995, the 37-meter-tall landmark is the tallest of the seven iconic Merlion statues across the country, housing two viewing galleries and a souvenir shop. Visitors can enjoy views of the city skyline by looking out from the Merlion's mouth. /VCG Photo

As part of its farewell, Singaporeans and permanent residents will enjoy half-priced admission tickets, while those aged 60 and above can enter the attraction for free from September 21 till the day it closes. /VCG Photo