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Can I bring my own bicycle to Pulau Ubin?

Cycling on Pulau Ubin, Singapore. Cycling is a great way to explore Ubin at your own pace. You can also bring your own bicycle to Ubin. Just pay an additional $3 to the bumboat operator for your bicycle.

Can you walk around Pulau Ubin?

Walk: The relatively small size of Pulau Ubin means you can explore on foot. Although walking takes more time and effort, it’s the most idyll way to enjoy the natural surroundings and spot wild animals.

How much does it cost to bring a bike to Pulau Ubin?

Because of the pandemic, it cost us $4 per person for one way, and there’s a small extra cost if you’re bringing your own bike with you. (Normally it’s $3 each and $2 extra if you have a bike.) In a hurry? The bumboat operator will be able to sort you out for a group fee of $30+.

Where can I cycle in Ubin?

Cycling on Pulau Ubin — A Scenic 9-Hour Route Around The Island’s Best Sights

  • Recommended Cycling Route. 1) Main Jetty.
  • 8AM: Ride a Bumboat to Pulau Ubin.
  • 8:30AM: Rent a Bike.
  • 9AM: Pekan Quarry.
  • 9:15AM: Puaka Hill.
  • 10:15AM: Ketam Mountain Bike Park.
  • 10:45AM: German Girl Shrine.
  • 1PM: Jelutong Campsite.

Can you visit Tekong island?

Pulau Tekong, also known colloquially as Tekong, is the second-largest of Singapore’s outlying islands and found off Singapore’s northeastern coast, east of Pulau Ubin. The island is used by the Singaporean military and is not open to the general public.

Can you stay overnight in Pulau Ubin?

There are no hostels or hotels on Pulau Ubin if you want to stay overnight. There are no showers on the island, only toilets and there is a large campfire area, but it’s pretty basic.

Do people still live in Pulau Ubin?

And of course, it is also home to one of the last few remaining kampungs that are still inhabited, though mostly by older Singaporeans. Ms Choi Yook Sau, a deputy director of conservation at the National Parks Board (NParks), said there are about 30 residents living on the island.

How long is Ketam trail?

10km-
Located approximately 3km, or a scenic 15-minute ride westwards, Ketam Mountain Bike Park features a 10km-long trail that snakes around the fringes of the disused Ketam Quarry on the island.

Is there a bike tour in Pulau Ubin?

Biking enthusiasts can always hire bikes on location. There are also guided cycling tours for those who want to enjoy the sights and sounds of Pulau Ubin. Pulau Ubin is one of the last areas that the country has preserved from urban development, so there are no skyscrapers and no tarmac roads.

Where is Pulau Ubin island located in Singapore?

Pulau Ubin, also simply known as Ubin, is an island situated in the north east of Singapore, to the west of Pulau Tekong. The granite quarry used to be supported by a few thousand settlers on Pulau Ubin in the 1960s, but only about 38 villagers remained as of 2012.

Who was cyclist that died on Pulau Ubin?

Madam Nao Xueping, 45, suffered severe head injuries in the fall on Pulau Ubin last Friday. She was rushed to hospital but died on the way. It is understood that she and her friend, Singapore Chinese chess grandmaster Tay Siang Hock, 76, were not wearing helmets.

How to get to Pulau Ubin from Changi Point?

Gravel roads, lush forests and abundant wildlife–Pulau Ubin is a living showcase of what Singapore was like in the 1960s. To get to this island sanctuary, take a bumboat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal, which will bring you to the Pulau Ubin jetty. The ride costs S$3, and takes roughly ten minutes.