Just hearing the name makes the neon lights flash and the sound of slot machines echo.

This sign is not just a marker indicating the entrance to the city. It is like a magical door that opens to the surreal space of Las Vegas.

The sign was first erected in 1959. The designer Betty Willis created a sign that was "simple yet unforgettable."

She said she wanted to capture "the fantasy, joy, and sparkling energy of Las Vegas."

The result is a striking diamond-shaped frame, a bold combination of blue and red, and the large word 'Fabulous.'

All of this summarizes Las Vegas in just one sentence.

A glamorous, bold city unlike any other.

Where is this sign, you ask? At the southern end of the Las Vegas Strip, between the Mandalay Bay hotel and the airport.

It stands tall on a small divider in the middle of the road.

Surprisingly, there was originally no sidewalk, and cars just zoomed by.

However, as tourists flocked in, a parking lot and pedestrian access were officially established in 2008.

Now, anyone can easily stop by to take a photo, and it is actually the number one photo spot for those visiting Las Vegas.

This is the place where people post on Instagram or Facebook saying, 'I'm in Las Vegas.'

The identity of Las Vegas completed with just one word and one design. The reason this sign is special is not just because of its simple design.

The choice of words contained within it is incredibly exquisite.

"Welcome" – a language of inclusivity that welcomes travelers, adventurers, gamblers, lovers, families, and even chance visitors.

"Fabulous" – a magical adjective that expresses how exaggeratedly wonderful and dazzling this city is in one word.

"Las Vegas Nevada" – an oasis of dreams blossoming in the heart of the western desert of the United States.

Moreover, above the sign, a neon star sparkles, seemingly saying, "This is not just a city; this is a show!"

The city itself is a stage, and the entrance to that stage is this sign. A regular actor that always appears in Las Vegas movies.

This sign is not just a tourist attraction. It is a bona fide 'celebrity' that appears countless times in news, Hollywood movies, music videos, and TV shows.

When directors need to describe the atmosphere of the city in just a few seconds, the first cut they include is this sign.

It feels like it is hinting, "Anything can happen after this scene."

In 2005, this sign was officially designated as a Historic Landmark of Las Vegas.

After more than 50 years, this sign has become a legacy of the city, evoking memories of Las Vegas for countless people.

There are even many replicas of this sign. They can be found at airports, casinos, and even on toasters.

But there is only one real sign. Under the desert sun, it still shouts "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas" to visitors.

If you visit Las Vegas, don't forget to take a photo here.

In that moment, you too become a part of the 'Fabulous' world.