Singapore Is-Land (Pulau Ubin)

A spot to get out of the city’s hustled and bustle. This is one of the fantastic options for you who want to experience the other side of Singapore, the traditional Kampong (Village) Spirit. A stroll through the island takes you back to Singapore in the 1960's with the simple pleasures of life. The air is fresh and you can experience the unique culture of "multi racial as a family". I took a boat there at Changi Village Pier. As I step onto the island, an unique contrast of it from the main island attracted me to walk deeper into it.

For me, I actually did what the locals do - Rent a bicycle. This is the most common way of transportation around the island. However, if you do not want to sweat so early, you may want to go on the local paid taxi.

Since young, I have heard from my parents that the Chinese Temple at Pulau Ubin answers to the prayers of the believers and is highly respected. This temple is designed as a traditional Chinese architecture and is definitely a place for you to understand the local Chinese culture.

As you are on the taxi to rding a bicyle, you will be able to see beautiful scenery at both sides. For example, this man lake created due to the mining activities here.

The most famous place in Pulau Ubin would the Chek Jawa wetland reserve. Going to this place will not be very save on bicycle so I would encourage you to hire a taxi. Remember get the driver phone number as the fee is usually calculated as a 2 way trip.

Chek Jawa is among the few places that left with a natural rocky shore, gravel beach and other interesting rock formations. It is located at the coastal and mangrove area of Pulau Ubin is a famous wetland nature reserve which often attracted visits by locals and tourist. It one of the handfuls of places left in Singapore to escape from the hectic city life.

Walking through the wooden bridge would allow you to see many wetland creatures, however, as it was high tide when we arrived there, we were not able to see many of them. (I highly encourage you to learn from our mistake and Check the tide before you leave for the reserve.)

 
 

 

After walking through the coastal and mangrove trail. Do not forget to walk through the forest trail where you can go up a 5 story high viewing tower and experience a breath taking view of the island and also the upper areas of the rainforest.

 

Before proceeding to the jetty to leave for the main island, do not forget to have a taste of the locally grown coconut juice. They are identified as the coconuts still attatched to the step and have not had their husk removed. It cooled my body down so much that i think i can go for another round of the island.

 

Below are some nature photos that we took there.

 

Can you see the snake?

Imagine how beautiful the tree is if it is low tide?

A plant taken on the island. Does this photo look professional?

 

TIPS:

1) Check the tide condition before you leave for the island, you would never want to leave without looking at the creatures.

2)Wear proper walking shoes and comfortable attire. You will be walking alot.

3)Bring along insect repellent as there are many mosquito there. I did get some bites after the trips. (But of course, it was worth it)