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"An Island Getaway! - Pulau Ubin" a Pulau Ubin Travel Page by kelnsha

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Pulau Layang Layang, Sabah, Malaysia (13-19/5) & Pulau Redang, Terengganu, Malaysia (24-28/6) & Melaka (17-19/10): DONE


Real Name: Kelvin Ow
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Page Views: 235            Last Visit to Pulau Ubin: May, 2007      I Visit Here Frequently

An Island Getaway! - Pulau Ubin

by kelnsha - last update: Nov 10, 2007

Rural part of Singapore

Welcome to Pulau Ubin!
Pulau (island) Ubin with its quiet beaches and kampong (a small village or community of houses) atmosphere is unlike modern Singapore.
Common Redshank at Pulau Ubin

Natural Haven for Land and Sea Creatures

It is a natural haven for many species of bird that inhabit the mangroves and forest areas.
Map of Pulau Ubin - Chek Jawa

Chek Jawa

Public pressure has halted government policy of developing Ubin, the most notably scored over Chek Jawa, a flood plain teeming with marine life at the eastern tip of the 8km long island.

Still with less than 100 people now living here, development plans are unlikely to be deferred indefinitely - visit sooner rather than later.

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Pros:"A good getaway from the bustling city!"
Cons:"More development sooner or later..."
In A Nutshell:"A place I will like to go for a weekend getaway!"
kelnsha's Pulau Ubin Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 5 - Photos: 22
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Hotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 1 - Photos: 5
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

Comments for kelnsha about Pulau Ubin
dabidc Tue May 20, 2008 22:51 UTC
 Always enjoyable to visit to your pages, lively and different, truly refreshing. Thanks for the close ups of the birds and fish.
SLLiew Wed Dec 19, 2007 04:57 UTC
 Great introduction to Pulau Ubin. Haven't been there yet.... :)

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