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From cycling and swimming to sunset sea views and hawker feasts Stretching along Singapore’s southeastern coastline, East Coast Park is the city-state’s largest and most beloved outdoor destination. With 15 kilometres of coastline, golden sandy beach and endless sea views, this 185-hectare park offers something for everyone — from families with young children to fitness enthusiasts and food lovers. Here’s everything you need to know about this iconic coastal haven. 🌊 A Brief History: Reclaimed from the Sea Contrary to popular belief, the beach at East Coast Park, located in the eastern part of Singapore, is not natural but entirely man-made. The park was built on land reclaimed during Singapore’s massive East Coast Reclamation Project , which took place over seven phases from 1966 to 1985. This “Great Recla...

A standalone destination to the world's best airport Most airports all over the world are purely functional—places to endure before your holiday begins. Changi Airport breaks that mould entirely. Over the years, it has transformed from a transit hub into a genuine lifestyle destination where locals go to eat, shop, watch free movies, and marvel at a 40-metre indoor waterfall. No boarding pass required. With the MRT and buses connecting the airport to the rest of Singapore, a trip to Changi is surprisingly convenient, especially for those of us living in the east. A half-day is usually enough to soak in the highlights, though you can easily stretch it to a full day if you include the outdoor trails. Getting Around: The Terminal Layout Changi has four passenger terminals. You can walk between T1, T2, T3, and Jewel via covered linkways or use the Skytrain. T4 is the exception —budget an extra 10–15 minutes for the shuttle bus...

Coney Island — also known as Pulau Serangoon or Serangoon Island — is one of Singapore's best-kept secrets for a nature day out. Located off the northeastern coast within the town of Punggol, this 81-hectare island feels a world away from the city despite being just a short bus ride from the MRT. With no electricity, no piped water, and no shops on the island, it is as close to "unspoiled" as Singapore gets. Pair it with Punggol Point and the surrounding park connectors, and you have the makings of a perfect half-day or full-day adventure. 📋 Quick Facts Also known as Pulau Serangoon, Serangoon Island, Haw Par Island (1930s–50s) Size 81 hectares (Coney Island Park) Opened October 2015 Opening hours 7am – 7pm daily (gates lock at 7pm sharp) Entry fee Free Nearest MRT Punggol Coast (TE29) — 20 min walk; or Punggol (NE17/PTC) — Bus 84 Time needed 2–3 hours for a full walk 📖 A Bit of History Coney Island has had more na...

Granite Quarries, Mangroves, and Wildlife Singapore is not all concrete blocks and skyscrapers. You will be surprised to find nature reserves and parks all over the island, and one of the most treasured is an island called Pulau Ubin — literally "Granite Island." Pulau means "island" in Malay, and ubin refers to jubin — the granite floor tiles that once came from the island's many stone quarries. Pulau Ubin is a laid-back, boomerang-shaped island at Singapore's north-eastern corner. At about 1,000 hectares , it is roughly ten times the size of Gardens by the Bay — and the only preserved kampung (village) island left intact in urbanised Singapore. There are now only about 30 families living on the island, down from roughly 3,000 before quarry mining, coffee cultivation, and rubber tapping ceased. 📋 Quick Facts Size ~1,000 hectares Bumboat fare $4 per person, one-way (cash only). Bike surcharge: $2. Bumboat hours ~6am – 7pm...