Adventure & Sports - Singapore

Pulau Ubin

An island that features a natural theme of nature as until today. It is located off the coasts of Singapore and is known to have the last kampong village in Singapore. Pulau Ubin is known to be one of the lesser few areas which were exempted from the development of the country of Singapore. If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life, Pulau Ubin would be the ideal adventure for you!

The trip to Pulau Ubin starts at Changi Jetty where you have to take a bumboat to pulau ubin itself. Bumboat operators run from sunrise to sunset. You can make special arrangements with the operators for trips after dark. The ride lasts for 15 minutes.

After arriving at pulau ubin the laid-back, rustic, kampong setting will take you back to Singapore in the 1960's with the simpler pleasures of life. You can take your pick on what you want to do first. There are a wide range of activities that you can embark on like walking or pedaling through rustic roads under swaying coconut palms; exploring shady trails in overgrown rubber plantations and checking out secluded beaches and flourishing mangroves. There are also nature walks conducted in ubin that offers an adventurous experience. The best way to discover ubin is by joining the guided nature walks conducted by experienced volunteers. There are well-marked roads and trails to explore so it is very accessible and easy to explore.

Aside from all these, one of the must visit locations at Pulau Ubin is none other than the Chek Jawa, located at the north end of the island. at Chek Jawa, A whole other adventure awaits you, it is a coral reef formed around 5000 years ago and it is one of the most natural coral reefs found in Singapore. Around the coral reef, various marine wildlife such as sea squirts, octopuses, sand dollars and as well as cuttlefishes can be found roaming freely.

Pulau Ubin in the country of Singapore is indeed one of the many places any visitor should visit. With many interesting habitants, wildlife, historical villages, scenic views and fascinating geography, one need no other reasons in order to visit this interesting get away paradise.

Essential info

Admission to the island is free. There are no opening or closing hours, but regular services only run during daylight hours. The NParks Information Kiosk is open 8.30am-5pm. Bumboats to and from Pulau Ubin, and public transport on the island operate from sunrise to sunset.

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