Take a bumboat to Pulau Ubin

The shimmering city may be impressive, but if you’re looking for a quick respite, you’ll find it just a bumboat ride away.

Pulau Ubin is a great place to slow things down and experience how Singapore was like during a simpler time. Here you’ll find Singapore’s last kampong (‘village’ in Malay) community tucked amidst untouched nature. 

The boomerang-shaped island is located northeast of mainland Singapore, in the Straits of Johor. 

Getting there is an experience in itself, starting with a ten-minute bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal that costs just S$2! 

Once on the island, cycle around to explore Pulau Ubin’s 10 sq km of lush greenery that’s home to interesting wildlife, including rare bird species! Don’t forget to visit the Chek Jawa Wetlands, an intertidal flat with rich marine wildlife including octopuses, starfish, sea squirts, cuttlefish, and more. 

 

Take a bumboat (water taxi) from the mainland to Pulau Ubin, just ten minutes away. 

 

Untouched nature, amazing views, and rich marine life are a breath of fresh air from Singapore’s busy cityscape. 

 

One of the most popular activities is kayaking among mangroves. 

 

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Return your bikes and grab a bite at Pulau Ubin’s famous seafood restaurants.