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This is one of Singapore's several offshore islands which has been
left more or less untouched by urban development. Getting there
is all part of the fun - take a bus or taxi to Changi Point jetty,
which is about 40 minutes from the city centre.
Then, take a bum-boat ride to the island. The boats leave
when they're full and charge SGD1.50 for a one-way ride. There is
no admission fee to the island.
Spend the whole day on Pulau Ubin, dividing your time between
biking on the rocky trails, bird-watching, swimming on the
beach and trying out the fresh seafood.
Bikes can easily be rented , though don't expect a state-of-the-art
10-speeder; the rusty, rickety machines on offer are part of the
island's charm. You'll pass mangrove swamps, coconut and rubber
plantations, an unused quarry lake, even a Buddhist temple. Don't
be surprised to see wild pigs roaming the island, or huge flying
fox bats at night.
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