Pulau Ubin Isand

Pulau Ubin Situated in the north east of Singapore to the west of Pulau Tekong is a 10.19 square Kilometer island knows as Pulau Ubin. The island has a shape-like boomerang and covered by low hills. This island with about a hundred villagers is one of the few areas in Singapore that has been preserved from large scale urban development.

Pulau Ubin island has a shape-like boomerang

 The island was known for its granite, during the British Colony a number of granite quarries on the island were used to supply the local construction industries. The villages in this island were named after the first settlers of the villages. Such as Kampong Leman which was named after Leman as well as the Kampung Cik Jawa which named by a Singaporean named Jawa. The island was also known for its farming and fishing.

 In 2005 during the wake of the avian influenza the Government of Singapore ordered the farmers rearing poultry on Pulau Ubin to relocate all the poultries to the main island so that the outbreak of the avian influenza will be closely monitored.

 At present, Pulau Ubin is being developed as a natural theme park. The rustic charm of the island’s surrounding provides a glimpse of a simple life of the old "kampong" Singapore. The island has a rich and preserved wildlife, abandoned plantations and quarries, untouched nature and various traditional villages with wooden houses as well as wooden jetties.


The best way to explore the island is by a bicycle. Near the jetty there are number of shops where you can rent bikes. Bikes cost vary according to its quality and functions. There are also camping sites in the area as well as other outdoor activities. The most visited site in the island is the Tanjung Chek Jawa. At the Tanjung Chek Jawa is a coral reef formed around 5000 years ago, here dwells a variety of marine wildlife such as sand dollars, seahorses, nudibranchs as well as bewildering sponges.



How to getting There :

 Take bus 29 to Changi Village interchange and from here is a short walk to Changi Jetty, where the bumboats to Pulau Ubin can be found. The boats only leave the jetty when there are 12 passengers or if someone is willing to charter the whole boat at S$18. Pulau Ubin is just a 10-minute boat ride from the Changi Point jetty. The bumboat operates from 6 am to 11 pm by private operators.