In the eyes of tourists, Singapore is a modern country with skyscrapers, a paradise for shopping and tourism. However, when traveling in Singapore, you will be experience and visit many beautiful superb eco areas like Pulau Ubin.
Pulau Ubin, located off the Northeastern coast of Singapore, is still relatively untouched and few tourists coming to. Most visitors travelling to the island are local tourists but the government recently began to have investment policies to develop tourism in Pulau Ubin.
Although located relatively close to mainland, but coming to Pulau Ubin you will have a feeling be exploring an ancient Singapore. Most of the island's land area remains lush forests and many houses on the island still have traces of ancient architecture.
In few years ago, Pulau Ubin still had no electricity and the inhabitants of the island mainly used generators, because the cost of dragging electricity to the island is too big. However, in recent years, people on the island have been using electricity from solar energy systems and bio-diesel.
Means to go to Pulau Ubin
Sailing from ferry terminal Changi to Pulau Ubin only takes about 5 minutes at a cost of S $ 2.5 / 1 direction. However, the boat usually waits at least 12 passengers to start.
Visit location
After arriving at Pulau Ubin's ferry terminal, you should go to the travel guide center near to the pier to learn about the island's history as well as all of the strange animals on the island.
From the tourist center at the wharf, you can turn left to the west to go to the center of town on the island. Here, there are bike rental shops, food outlets and restaurants.
Means for exploring the island
Walking: using your legs is the best way to explore the island, but you should divide time in a reasonable way to be able to visit all the places on the island. However, on the advice then you should hire a tour guide if this is the first time you come here.
The best way to explore Pulau Ubin is hiring a bike and cycling around the island. Bike rental costs about S$ 2/ 1 hour. Besides that, you can also choose to rent bikes all day. Cycling can help you explore the island faster and save more time. Additionally, you can also hire a taxi to explore the island
Pulau Ubin, located off the Northeastern coast of Singapore, is still relatively untouched and few tourists coming to. Most visitors travelling to the island are local tourists but the government recently began to have investment policies to develop tourism in Pulau Ubin.
Gateway to visit eco area Pulau Upin
Although located relatively close to mainland, but coming to Pulau Ubin you will have a feeling be exploring an ancient Singapore. Most of the island's land area remains lush forests and many houses on the island still have traces of ancient architecture.
In few years ago, Pulau Ubin still had no electricity and the inhabitants of the island mainly used generators, because the cost of dragging electricity to the island is too big. However, in recent years, people on the island have been using electricity from solar energy systems and bio-diesel.
Means to go to Pulau Ubin
Sailing from ferry terminal Changi to Pulau Ubin only takes about 5 minutes at a cost of S $ 2.5 / 1 direction. However, the boat usually waits at least 12 passengers to start.
Visit location
After arriving at Pulau Ubin's ferry terminal, you should go to the travel guide center near to the pier to learn about the island's history as well as all of the strange animals on the island.
From the tourist center at the wharf, you can turn left to the west to go to the center of town on the island. Here, there are bike rental shops, food outlets and restaurants.
Pier, where visitors can walk and sightsee
Means for exploring the island
Walking: using your legs is the best way to explore the island, but you should divide time in a reasonable way to be able to visit all the places on the island. However, on the advice then you should hire a tour guide if this is the first time you come here.
The best way to explore Pulau Ubin is hiring a bike and cycling around the island. Bike rental costs about S$ 2/ 1 hour. Besides that, you can also choose to rent bikes all day. Cycling can help you explore the island faster and save more time. Additionally, you can also hire a taxi to explore the island
