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Changi Village and Changi Point

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A Rustic Village steeped in Colonial History with Nature Trails, Nasi Lemak and Sandy Beaches  Table of Contents A Village Rooted in History Changi Today: A Rustic Escape Island Hopping from Changi Point Ferry Terminal The Changi Tree and the Hopea Sangal Changi Point Coastal Walk British Military Heritage and the POW Era Changi Beach: Relaxation, Wildlife, and Dark History Notable Sights and Activities Where to Eat Getting There A Village Rooted in History In the 1800s, Changi was famous for its coconut plantations. By 1845, Changi Point had already become a fashionable retreat for picnics and beach parties. Before British colonisation, the area around Sungei Changi—more commonly known as Changi Creek , a short river that runs alongside Changi Beach Park—...