SG · North-East Region · 1.41°N 103.96°E

pulau ubin

Rent a bike to explore Singapore's last kampung and the Chek Jawa wetlands.

Best time
Any time of year. Go early in the morning to beat the midday heat, and check the tide tables if you want to see Chek Jawa's shore at low tide.
How long
Half a day
Getting there
About 4–5 hours' drive from KL to Singapore, plus border queues. From Changi Point Ferry Terminal in Changi Village, bumboats take about 10 minutes to Ubin.
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Dear group chat,Rent a bike to explore Singapore's last kampung and the Chek Jawa wetlands.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingPulau UbinSG, North-East Region
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≈ 317 km from KL, as the crow flies
A bicycle hire shop on Pulau Ubin, Singapore.

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A small island off Singapore's north-east coast, and one of the last places in the country that still feels rural. There are old kampung houses, quiet roads through the forest, flooded granite quarries and the Chek Jawa wetlands at the eastern end. Most people rent a bike and spend a slow half day exploring.

Makan

  1. Kampung-style seafoodSimple restaurants near the jetty serve seafood and zi char.Map ↗
  2. Changi Village Hawker CentreBack on the mainland, it's best known for its nasi lemak.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. CyclingRent a bike near the jetty and ride the island's quiet roads and trails.Map ↗
  2. Chek Jawa WetlandsBoardwalks through mangroves and along the shore, with a viewing tower over the forest.Map ↗
  3. Ketam Mountain Bike ParkProper off-road trails around Ketam Quarry for more confident riders.Map ↗
  4. Puaka HillA short climb to a lookout over the island's old quarries.Map ↗
  5. The villageThe few remaining kampung houses and provision shops near the jetty.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Bring cash for the bumboat and bike rental.
  • Bumboats leave once they have 12 passengers, so expect a short wait on quiet days.
  • Wild boar roam the island. Keep your distance and don't feed them.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.