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Pulau Ubin is an island off the northeastern coast of
Singapore, shaped like a boomerang and covered by low hills.
This offshore island is being developed into a nature park
complete with trails, shelters, camping sites, chalets and
other basic amenities.
To enjoy the natural vegetation and the laidback kampong
atmosphere, you should try leisure walking or cycling.
Bicycles can be rented at the village. The trails have been
upgraded to facilitate trekking and basic amenities like
toilets and shelters are available for the convenience of
visitors.
Much of its natural environment will be preserved in the
development programme and visitors can still experience the
rustic village atmosphere encompassing granite quarries,
coconut and rubber plantations, mangrove swamps, fish and
prawn farms, and traditional fishing "kelongs".
Located at the eastern tip of Pulau Ubin is a natural beach
called
Chek Jawa, on which marine life such as the horseshoe
crab and sand dollar, a disc-shaped member of the star-fish
family, live. It also houses sea-grass meadows that habour
carpet and peacock anemones, as well as coral rubble that is
home to sponges of various hues. Visits to Chek Jawa are on
a first-come-first-served basis and only when there are low
tides. To book, call the National Parks Board at Tel: (65)
6542 4108. For more information on Chek Jawa, visit the
Habitat News website.
Enjoy a sumptuous meal at a
seafood restaurant, and cap off
your stay with a visit to the colourful Thai and magnificent
Ma Chor temples by the seashore.
Getting There: Take the MRT to Tanah Merah Station
(EW4), then take SBS bus 2 or 29 to Changi Village bus
interchange, followed by a 10-minute boat ride from the
Changi Point jetty. Cost of the boat ride is SGD 2 and the
service operates from 6am to 11pm. |
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