Singapore: Pulau Ubin
Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 06:00 - 19:00 (ferry hours)
The Vibe:Rustic time capsule of old Singapore
Just a 10-minute bumboat ride from the mainland, this island offers a rare glimpse of 1960s rural Singapore—where kampong village life, dense mangroves and gravel roads reveal the city’s rustic past.
Bicycle wheels crunch on dirt tracks as hornbills flutter overhead. The air is thick with the scent of mangroves and sea breeze, punctuated by distant kampong cooking aromas on the wind.
- Featured in Condé Nast Traveler’s must-visit islands list
- TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice 2023
- Known as Singapore’s “Last Kampong” preserving a bygone way of life
Persona Fit
- 👨👩👧 Families: A fun outdoor escape – safe biking paths, easy hikes and a bit of adventure for kids
- 💕 Couples: Peaceful nature walks and sunset views by the jetty make for a charming rustic date
- 👵 Seniors: Gentle coastal walks and available van hire for less walking; benches at main sites to rest
- 📸 Photographers: Scenic quarries, wildlife encounters and kampong scenes offer endless photo opportunities
Highlights
- Chek Jawa Wetlands — rich mangrove and coastal ecosystem with boardwalks and a viewing tower, teeming with marine life (best explored at low tide)
- Puaka Hill — short hiking trail up the island’s highest point, rewarding you with panoramic views of Ubin’s greenery and a distant city skyline
- Kampong Village — the main village near Ubin Jetty featuring rustic wooden houses, provision shops and the laid-back vibe of 1960s Singapore
- Abandoned Quarries — scenic former granite quarries turned into serene lakes (like Pekan Quarry) now serving as habitats for birds — Hidden Gem
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