Pulau Ubin

As Legend goes, Pulau Ubin was formed when a frog, a pig and an elephant challenged each other to a race to reach the shores of Johor. Whoever did not make it to the shore would turn into stone. As all three where unable to reach to shore, they all turned into stone. The Pig and the Elephant turned into Pulau Ubin and the Frog turned into Pulau Sekudu.

Pulau Ubin is the last Kampung in Singapore. Ubin is a reflection of days gone by with its wooden houses, plantations, rich and preserved wildlife. Situated in the northeastern coast of Singapore, it is being developed into a nature park.

It is a place where the inhabitants live as relaxed as possible. There are still about a hundred villagers living on the Island.

As Some villagers still depend on traditional farming and fishing for subsistence, others tend to their provision stores, eateries or bicycle shops as tourism is finally catching up.

Ubin is a great day trip. Just walk or cycle around on the rustic deserted roads, sunbathe on a secluded beach or chill out in hammock under a palm tree.

Chek Jawa is a natural beach at the eastern tip of Pulau Ubin where marine life such as the horseshoe crab and sand dollar are still abundant. Several different ecosystems can be seen in one small area here.

Rare birds like the Oriental pied-hornbill and the Red jungle fowl can be spotted around this area.

Amenities in Chek Jawa Wetlands include an information kiosk, boardwalk, viewing tower, viewing jetty and a visitor centre with seminar room and workroom.

There are camping facilities and a number of guesthouses on Ubin for those who like to stay for a few days.

Pulau Ubin is a 10-minute boat ride from the Changi Point jetty.