Sunday, November 15, 2009
Chek Jawa is among one of the many "must visit" place for nature lovers.
It is a natural beach, best visited during low tides.
To get to Pulau Ubin, take bus 2 or 29 from Tanah Merah Interchange and alight at the Changi Village bus interchange. Once there, walk towards the Changi point ferry terminal and pay $2.50 for a boat ride to the island. The boat will only leave when it is full (approx 12 people) and it operates from 6am to 8pm.
Author's Experience & Opinions:
Chek Jawa is accessible via bicycle, walking as well as driving. Bicycles and vans can be rented to take you there and back.
1) For those nature lovers who love adventure sports, cycling to Pulau Ubin would be more recommended as the road is steep and bumpy, hence it would be a great opportunity for a personal challenge.
2) As for those who are more keen on the scenery, they can rent a van and easily reach Chek Jawa.
3) If cycling, do remember to bring along at least 1 litre of water as there will be no available water source along the road to Chek Jawa.
4) Also, bring a mini first aid kit just in case an accident were to happen. If you were to forget about the first aid kit, there is one provided at the information desk at the end of Chek Jawa.
5) As you cycle deeper in, the road tends to get narrower, so do cycle along the side of the road to avoid any incoming vehicles.
6) Also, be very careful as you cycle because the steep slopes may cause you to lose control of your bike and collide into any other forms of vehicles.
7) Lastly, for all, do remember to bring along mosquito repellents.
Oh, if you want to walk all the way to Chek Jawa, it is possible but we suggest bringing along a miniature radio that can entertain you as you walk down the road.
A guided trip in Chek Jawa, which we recommend for families, is also possible but pre-booking is necessary. One trip would cost $60 and to book, visit this link. For more details, visit the home page of Chek Jawa.
References: Uniquely Singapore
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