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Visiting Pulau Ubin the other Side of Singapore

Reasons Why Pulau Ubin Deserves To Be Included in Your Singapore Holiday Itinerary


     Maybe you know Singapore as a city-state with various modern tourist attractions. If you are planning to visit Singapore, you probably won't miss the Merlion Statue, Marina Bay, Esplanade, Universal Studios, Sentosa Island, Orchard Road, and other modern tourist attractions.
The country of Singapore has many interesting tourist destinations, including Pulau Ubin Singapore. Ubin is an island located northeast of Singapore and west of Pulau Tekong.

Pulau Ubin Singapore
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This island used to be a granite quarry in the 1960s, then officially closed in 1999. So many granite miners decided to move to the city center of Singapore. Although it has been abandoned, many tourists visit Ubin Island to enjoy natural attractions that are still awake. 

The Singaporean government has deliberately kept conditions on the island as it was before. The condition of Pulau Ubin's facilities and infrastructure is in stark contrast to the conditions in Singapore. Its purpose is to preserve the memories and history of Singapore. Many people say, if you want to see the condition of Singapore in the past, you can visit the island of Ubin.

Unlike the government's goal, Singaporeans view Pulau Ubin as a place to relieve fatigue from routine and noise. Although it is only a 10-minute bumboat ride from Changi Point Jetty, the atmosphere you will find on Pulau Ubin is very different from Singapore.

Starting from the form of building houses and restaurants which are very simple and made of wood, to the majority of the means of transportation used. The number of houses and residents is also very small.

There are many interesting tourist spots that you can visit, like Chek Jawa Wetlands. However, to reach this place, tourists must be accompanied by a tour guide. Tourists' favorite activities while in this area are usually observing natural coral reefs or walking through mangrove forests.

You can also ride a bicycle without having to bring your own, this place provides bicycle rental facilities. Not only pedaling, tourists who love trekking can explore the surrounding natural environment or hike with Pulau Ubin Tree Trail.

Sea tourism enthusiasts must try the kayaking adventures offered by travel agents. Even visitors can set up a camping tent and spend the night on Pulau Ubin.

Ubin Island Singapore

A 15 minute walk from the jetty, you can walk west past Butterfly Hill to get to Quarry Town. The most beautiful and popular area that a lot of people visit.

Not to forget Puaka Hill's view, where travelers can see views of the old granite quarries and the deep blue waters below, making every step over the rocky surface worth doing.
Make sure that before you get on the boat to Pulau Ubin, you have enough cash in your wallet. Because this area of the island does not have an ATM machine.

How to Reach Pulau Ubin

You can go to Pulau Ubin with a boat Pulau Ubin is just a 15 minute boat ride from the main island of Singapore. Head to the Changi Point Ferry Terminal and take a bumboat to the island. The ship operates from 7am to 7pm daily, and each ship carries a maximum of 12 passengers

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