Changi Point - Village with Nasi Lemak and Sandy Beaches
Changi was famous for its coconut plantations in the 1800s. By 1845, Changi Point was already a fashionable retreat for picnics and beach parties. At Changi Village, also known as 14 1/2 milestone Changi Road, prior to World War II, many facilities sprouted to serve the British officers and families of the Royal Air Force. Now, Changi Village is still a rustic village at the eastern corner of Singapore where the tallest building is barely five storey high due to the close proximity to Changi airport. If you walk along Changi Beach closer towards Nicol Drive, you can see and hear how low the planes are flying toward the runway. If you compared to the glitzy downtown areas of Marina Bay, Orchard Road or the Central Business District, you will be amazed how different Changi Village is. The place is calm and have a kampong feel. Where every weekend you will see long line at some nasi lemak stalls at the big Changi Village hawker or food centre . The hawker centre is big and comprises of