Changi Point attractions
Though Singapore has become much more urbanised than say 30 years ago, there remain pockets of delightful rural idyllic and rustic attractions in the suburbs that have been upgraded for the people to enjoy and relax.
One example is
Changi Point where there is a jetty for boats plying to and from
Pulau Ubin island, another interesting outback, and where the government has turned this part of Singapore's eastern coastal rim close to Changi International Airport into a connected boardwalk with other parklands.
Changi Beach Park is on the opposite side, a favourite venue for holiday makers, youngsters and families, some of whom would pitch their tents and enjoy an evening of BBQ amidst the strumming of the guitars under the shade of spreading canopy trees. A concrete bridge connects the two sides of this famous point.
A stone's throw from the jetty is
Changi Village where delicious hawker food is available and above the jetty is the
Changi Point Coastal Walk that brings the visitor right up to
Changi Beach Club located at the far end and just opposite across the waters to reach 'Kellong Walk'. Along the way, one will pass the old government chalets perched high up with a commanding view of the sea. Further down the boardwalk,
Changi Sailing Club comes into view, sharing a common beach with the public at certain points where soil erosion is taking place. But the nearby jetty is private property for their sailing members only.
Not far away at the water's edge there is a huge boulder which acts as an unusual and prominent marker along this beach front, a unique location that serves as a popular place for fishing enthusiasts and photographers, especially for wedding couples.
The 'Kellong', a place of shelter for the fishing public, completes the round of this nostalgic fishing village that must have become a favourite haunt for many, young and old.
So, going to the recent Singapore Air Show has once again given me the chance to re-visit one of Singapore's rare rural settings.
