There are five types of bicycles to choose from - a range of basic and mountain bikes - to cater to how adventurous you are gonna be when exploring the island. Rent your bicycle to explore Ubin now on Klook! Go on a biking tour around the island with certified cycling guides as they bring you to the most scenic spots on the island.
Spot some wildlife and enjoy the tranquillity of the island as you keep an eye out for hornbills, wild boars and monkeys. Bring and lather plenty of sunblock and insect repellent! Go on a kayaking tour and let the experienced guide take you along the waters of this Singaporean wilderness. Apart from the mangroves, you can also see the traditional stilt houses or kelongs that are littered around the island.
One of the kayaking tours will also bring you on an open sea journey to Pulau Ketam , an island just off the southwest of Pulau Ubin. Get up close to this mangrove habitat and be rewarded with natural sightings of its rich flora and fauna.
PS: If you want to kayak outside of Ubin, you can also check out other top kayaking activities in Singapore. Credit: NParks. Pitch a tent at any of the 3 camping sites - Endut Senin, Jelutong and Mamam. Do note that you will need to register your stay with the officials at the Pulau Ubin Police Post.
Jelutong campsite is situated closest to the village while Mamam is further north of the island and the Endut Senin Campsite is located inside Ubin Living Lab by a small pond on the western side en route to Ketam Bike Park.
There is water available at both campsites but you will need to boil it before consuming. There are also no showers at the campsites. Anglers are known to have caught mangrove jack, stingray and leatherjacks! Bring your own rods and baits and find a spot away from water activities that are going on. Do note that fishing is not allowed at the quarries. Try another? The essentials. Getting there. Withdraw cash beforehand. If you're planning to stay overnight.
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That Singapore is all futuristic-looking skyscrapers, pristine streets, efficient public transportation, and nearly instantaneous food delivery. Just a couple weeks ago, I walked down Singapore's most exclusive street , Nassim Road, which is filled with multimillion-dollar mansions and where the preferred modes of transportation are Range Rovers or Porsches rather than the bicycles of Pulau Ubin.
That image certainly doesn't represent most of Singapore, and that was never more apparent to me than when I visited Pulau Ubin. While Pulau Ubin also doesn't represent most of modern-day Singapore, it does offer a glimpse into what it used to look like. Villagers would gather at this temple for prayers and celebrations like Chinese New Year. There is no tap water or electricity provided on Pulau Ubin. Residents get their water from wells and their electricity from generators.
In , however, Singapore's energy authority started testing out solar panels and biodiesel to generate electricity on the island. Visitors can't bring their cars to the island, so they can get around either by bicycle or on foot. The wetlands are home to rare plants and birds and about marine species , according to the National Parks Board. Another similarly named and inoperative resort, Celestial Resort, was recently demolished on the island's southwestern side to be replaced with an environmental research lab.
But after cycling and walking for several hours in humid degree weather, I was in desperate need of food and had to cut our trip to Pulau Ubin a bit short. Lesson learned: If you have any doubt that the restaurants will be open, bring your own food. The trick is figuring out how to balance the needs of a "a small group of villagers who have been staying there their whole lives" with the national needs, said Chung, who is a member of the network.
With the lack of travel around the region due to the pandemic, it was a refreshing change of scenery and a fascinating peek into Singapore's kampong past. World globe An icon of the world globe, indicating different international options. Get the Insider App.
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