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Singapore is an island with over 50 surrounding islets. Some of these islets have become favorite theme parks, such as Sentosa Island. Others have become camping spots or resorts filled with water sport activities. Each have their own special personality. Kusu Island
Getting there: Take a ferry from the World Trade Centre. Pulau Ubin
Getting there: Take SBS Bus 2 from Tanah Merah MRT Station to Changi Point. Then take a bumboat from the Changi Jetty.
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Kusu
Island is sacred to both the Muslims and Taoists. There is a legend attached
to the Malay shrine and Chinese temple that is on the island. It is said
that a giant turtle had transformed itself into a large rock, in order
to save two shipwrecked sailors - one was Malay and the other Chinese.
Taoists make annual pilgrimages to the Tua Pekong Temple during the 9th
lunar month, while Muslims visit the Kramat Kusu, which is a Malay shrine.
Stunning views of the mainland can be seen from Kusu's beaches and its
hilltops. The warm waters of the lagoon are ideal for swimming.
Shaped
like a boomerang, Pulau Ubin is an island off the northeastern coast of
Singapore. An island covered with low hills, it is currently being developed
into a nature park complete with trails, shelters, camping sites, chalets,
and other basic amenities. Works will be fully completed by the year 2000.
Much of its natural environment will be preserved and visitors can still
experience the rustic village atmosphere encompassing granite quarries,
coconut and rubber plantations, mangrove swamps, fish and prawn farms,
and traditional fishing kelongs or huts. Pulau Ubin also has a natural
haven of plants, birds, and insects found in its mangrove and forest areas.
This island is a great place for mountain biking, hiking, and camping.