Why to visit Pulau Ubin

Pulau Ubin is one of Singapore's few locations that has been spared from real estate development. It is the only surviving expression of the old 'kampong' Singapore, with its wooden home villages, wooden jetties, uncultured animals, and richness of natural wealth. Pulau Ubin takes pride in the diversity of its flora and fauna. The Chek Jawa wetlands, its main attraction, are an ecological gold mine, containing over ten habitats in one location. It is also popular for hiking and bird viewing, as it is surrounded by a miniature Puaka Hill with the sound of birds chirping in the background. Visitors to this island can also go kayaking through the mangroves and camp under the stars in calm surroundings.

Pulau Ubin, which translates to "Granite Island," is built on abandoned granite quarries. In the Taiwanese Romanization of Hokkein, the island is also known as 'tsioh sua,' which means "stone hill." The island is part of the Ubin-Khatib Important Bird Area and is known to be home to a variety of migrating and resident bird species, many of which are endangered. Pulau Ubin is home to several ecological projects, including the Hornbill Conservation Project and the Seahorse Monitoring Project, thanks to its diverse biodiversity. The Ketam Mountain Bike Park is located on Pulau Ubin and is one of Singapore's most popular mountain biking tracks. 

Pulau Ubin is a fifteen-minute bumboat cruise from Changi Point Ferry Terminal. The fare per passenger is SGD 3.00. Each bumboat departs as soon as it is full of 12 persons. Passengers can also pay SGD 36.00 if they want the boat to leave right away.

Special Tip

Season Live Seafood is a modest restaurant that has been providing wonderful seafood for 20 years, so if you're a foodie, this is the place to go. Chilli Crab (SGD 40.00 per kilogram) and Sambal Squid Rings (SGD 8.00) are two of the most popular. On Tuesdays, it's closed. It is also recommended to bring water, insect repellent, and comfortable shoes, and clothing.

By Atharva Yeshwardhan