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Pulau
Ubin Pulau Ubin is in essence, the last 'kampung' (village) in Singapore. A stroll through Ubin takes you back to Singapore in the 1960's with the simpler pleasures of life. The slow lane starts as soon as you join the queue for the bumboat at Changi. As you arrive, all cares are left behind. Ubin is a great day trip spent walking or pedaling through rustic roads under swaying coconut palms, exploring shady trails in overgrown rubber plantations, checking out secluded beaches and flourishing mangroves. On Ubin, the food tastes better, air is fresher and sights and sounds so soothing to the soul. How to get to Ubin? The adventure begins on the bumboat trip leaving from Changi Jetty. More on how to get there. Overnighting on Ubin? You could stay at the Kampong Ubin chalets or camp at Ubin's campsites. For more information, pls contact NPark Ubin 65424108. What to do on Ubin? LOTS! Choose from eating, cycling, walking and other fun activities Or join a guided tour. Chek Jawa is also on Ubin and with the launch of the boardwalk, you can visit there any tide. Check out the upcoming events at ubin. Ubin is also full of interesting wildlife and plants. Major Ubin sights and sites ... Ubin Jetty: Your first stop with a good view of Ubin Town, Chek Jawa to the east. Stop by the NParks Info Kiosk at the exit to get a free pamphlet of Ubin and advice from the friendly NParks officers on how to spend your day on Ubin. Ubin Town: has eating places, bicycle rental shops and provision shops that stock almost everything you could possibly need on your daytrip. Highlights include a wayang stage with a colourful history and a little shrine. heading North: The Chek Jawa boardwalk is now open any tide. Also explore farms, fruit plantations, kampongs, rubber plantation being taken over by the forest to the two beaches on the northern shore of Ubin. heading East: sensory trail, mangroves before rejoining the northern route. heading West: quarry views, bukit puaka, mangroves and the Thai Temple. Join a guided walk! The best way to discover Ubin is by joining one of the many guided trips conducted by volunteers.
Need help organising an activity on Ubin? Want to organise a nature walk, company outing, school field trip or other activities at Ubin? Here are some nature guides and groups that organise nature events in Singapore. History of Ubin Ubin is full of history and a place of legends, with a fascinating geography and history. The island was an agricultural paradise, then a major quarry. It also had its role during World War II. Latest Ubin happenings!
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