Pulau Ubin Things to Do Tips by victorwkf Top 5 Page for this destination

Pulau Ubin from the air

If you are landing or taking off on an airplane at Changi Airport on a clear, you may be able to see Pulau Ubin from the air, which was what I managed to do in March 2006. This island is located along the Straits of Johor, in between Singapore island and the State of Johor, Malaysia. If you have a chance to have a good view from your plane, then Pulau Ubin would look like the photographs shown here :)

Mamam Beach

Like the Noordin Beach, Mamam Beach is one of the popular beach along the north coast of Pulau Ubin. Also like Noordin Beach, it is unfortunately rather dirty with litter nowadays. However, local people still like to visit it during the weekends, and some even camp overnight.

Noordin Beach

This is one of the popular beach along the north coast of Pulau Ubin, but unfortunately it is rather dirty with litter nowadays. This beach was better during my younger days in the 1980s where I used to visit it quite often as a scout.

Granite Quarries

There used to be several granite quarries at Pulau Ubin but they are abandoned now. This results in water filling up these quarries causing them to be very beautiful naturally. When walking or cycling along the path leading to the west of the island, you will come across one or two of these quarries.

Changi Beach & Village

After a tiring day at Pulau Ubin, a good way to relax is to try the local tasty food at the hawker centre at Changi Village next to the jetty. You can also go to the nearby Changi beach to just laze around in the tropical sun and sea.

Outward Bound Singapore

If you are staying in Singapore for a while and want adventure, then the Outward Bound is for you. The headquarters and adventure camp is located on Pulau Ubin and offers you various adventure and survival programmes.

Directions: The Outward Bound website is at: http://www.obs.org.sg/index_flash.htm

Animals & insects

There are some animals on the island e.g. wild boar, wild fowl, snakes, monitor lizards etc if you can spot them. There are also various colourful insects and butterflys if you have an observant eye.

Flora (plants)

There are many species of tropical plants on the island to thrill the avid botanists and plant lovers.

Chinese opera theatre

There is a historical & colourful Chinese opera theatre at the main village, a must see when you are there.

Religious sites

Besides temples, there are other religious structures such as Buddhist stupas located on the island.