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This rustic village is a reflection of days gone by, when
life was simpler. Try leisure walking or cycling to enjoy
the natural vegetation and laidback kampong ambience of this
quaint island.
Situated in the northeastern coast of Singapore, this
offshore island is being developed into a nature park. Much
of its natural environment is being preserved and visitors
will still be able to experience the rural community
atmosphere encompassing granite quarries, coconut and rubber
plantations, mangrove swamps, fish and prawn farms, and
traditional fishing “kelongs”.
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While preserving its original heritage, upgrading will
also be done and basic amenities will be provided, such as
toilets and shelters, bicycle rental, trekking trails,
camping sites and chalets. 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, thrive. 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.
Getting
There
Take the MRT to Tampines Station (EW2), then take SBS
Transit bus 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 2.50 and the service operates from
6.00 am to 11.00 pm.
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