Pulau Ubin

Greetings, intrepid explorers, and welcome to Pulau Ubin. Translating to Granite Island in Malay, this thousand hectare landmass situated off the northeastern coast of Singapore represents an extraordinary chronological anomaly. …

Our first major point of interest, located just a short ride from the main village, is Pekan Quarry. As you dismount your bicycle and approach the viewing point, you are immediately presented with a breathtaking vista of a calm,…

Continuing our ride, we arrive at an area that beautifully illustrates deliberate environmental stewardship: Butterfly Hill. This area, roughly the size of a standard football field, is a meticulously curated conservation zone. …

As we pedal deeper into the island's interior, the paths become increasingly rugged, enveloped by thick, primary secondary forest. We approach the Jelutong Campsite, a designated area situated beautifully by the seaside. …

We now face the most rigorous physical challenge of our tour: the ascent of Puaka Hill, the highest natural point on Pulau Ubin. We must park our bicycles at the base, as the trail upward is strictly for hikers. …

Descending from the heights of Puaka Hill, we navigate toward the western expanse of the island to explore a zone dedicated to extreme recreation and solemn history: the Ketam Mountain Bike Park. This sprawling facility…

Our expedition now takes us to the easternmost tip of the island to encounter what is arguably Pulau Ubin’s ecological crown jewel: the Chek Jawa Wetlands. From a biological and geographic perspective, this area is a spectacular…

As our extensive tour of Pulau Ubin draws to a close and we make our way back toward the main jetty, look out toward the north eastern bank of the sea. There, floating gracefully on the gentle coastal swells, you will see the…