Nature and history intertwine on Pulau Ubin, located off Singaporeās north-eastern coast. Just a 15-minute bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal, this tranquil island sanctuary is a popular haunt of nature lovers and day trippers unwinding from the bustle of the city. Originally known as Pulau Batu Jubin (Granite Stone Island in Malay), this 1020-hectare islandās granite quarries once provided the stone used to construct structures like the Istana and the Singapore-Johore Causeway. Visitors to the island will be able to admire these historical sites, alongside coconut rubber plantations, fish farms and Singaporeās last-remaining kampong (traditional village). Besides being a window into Singaporeās past, Pulau Ubin is home to diverse habitats and a variety of wildlife. Take a day trip to this beautiful island, and discover all the beauty that it has to offer.
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