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Moving towards the west of the island, you will find Ketam Quarry and the Ketam Mountain Bike Park. Ketam Quarry is the last granite quarry to be closed on the island in 1999. In fact, many of the residents on the island may have been previous employees of the quarry who decided to stay on the island after the closure.
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Let's find out what are the 7 best things to do at Pulau Ubin! 1. Explore The Island On Wheels Or Heels 2. Discover Chek Jawa Wetlands 3. Book And Join A Kayak Session 4. Hike Up Puaka Hill 5. Tour Around The Kampong Village 6. Visit The Abandoned Pekan & Ubin Quarries 7. Unwind At Mamam Campsite 7 Best Things To Do In Pulau Ubin 1.
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Find some much-needed break from the hustle and bustle in Pulau Ubin, located at the northeastern coast of Singapore. ... Located west of the island around the fringe of Ketam Quarry, bike trails found in this bike park boasts race-grade features - anything from technical climbs to rock descents that are sure to thrill even the most seasoned ...
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Pekan Quarry, Pulau Ubin. Close. 530. Posted by. Sir David Attenborough wannabe. 3 years ago. Archived. Pekan Quarry, Pulau Ubin. 20 comments. share. save. hide. ... My favorite part of going to Singapore was the few hours I spent on Pulau Ubin! Wild monkeys, boar, the butterfly area, and amazing sights like this made it an amazing getaway from ...
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Pulau Ubin translates to Granite Island—from the 1800s, the island was known for its granite quarries. ... For a thumb-stopping photo, head to Pekan Quarry, the oldest granite quarry on Pulau ...
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Ubin Quarry when viewed from the peak of Puaka Hill is probably the most impressive of Pulau Ubin's quarries Pekan Quarry is the easiest to get to right in front of Butterfly Hill Ketam Quarry towards the west is close to those headed for the Ketam Mountain Bike Park Balai Quarry can be seen on the way out from Chek Jawa.
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Bukit Puaka, at a height of 74-metres, is the tallest point on Pulau Ubin. It overlooks the Ubin Granite Quarry with scenic views of Singapore and Malaysia. The hike up Puaka Hill only takes about 15 to 20 minutes to complete but due to its rocky and steep trail, you'll be panting by the time you reach its peak.
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Registration [NOW CLOSED] The Ubin granite quarry on Pulau Ubin are closed to public. However on Pesta Ubin, Republic Polytechnic (RP) student - volunteers from the Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Learning (DOAL) are organizing a 1 hour kayaking experience for you to get up close and personal at the quarry.
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2. Getting back from Pulau Ubin (Important ) There is no fixed departure timing since the boatman needs 12 people before it leaves Ubin Jetty. If you are not planning to camp overnight, we do recommended that you take the boat before 6pm when it is actually the fish bite time. After 6pm, there are very little passengers going back to Main land.
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Download. This is a photograph of Chew Cher Neo taken at the Quarry at Pulau Ubin. It is known as Pulau Batu Ubin, or 'Granite Stone Island' to the Malays and 'Chioh Sua' in Hokkien, which means 'Stone Hill'. Donated by Chew Cher Neo and displayed at the Heritage Roadshow 2008. HRS3_709. Date of creation estimated. Title devised by Library staff.
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Pulau Ubin Pulau Ubin, undated. Source: Oral History Department Travelling north from Changi after a 10-minute boat-ride, one reaches Pulau Ubin, one of the major suppliers of granite for the building industry. According to history sources, he quarry was discovered before 1848, and up to today, has provided job opportunities for the residents.
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May 9, 2021There are a total of six quarries in Pulau Ubin: Petai Quarry, Pekan Quarry, Balai Quarry, Kekek Quarry, Ketam Quarry and Ubin Quarry. These quarries were once mined for their granite which were used for construction of public housing and roads on the mainland in the 1970s.
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Beautifully painted in blue and yellow on the exterior topped with traditional Chinese lanterns, immerse yourself in a nostalgic kampong experience upon entering Teck Seng's Place. Location: 363B Jalan Ubin. Distance from Ubin Jetty: 650 m. Operating Hours: 10am-2pm, every 2 nd and 4 th weekend of the month and public holidays.
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Singapore. PULAU UBIN WALK-Western Loop-31July2021. Pulau Ubin is an island northeast of mainland Singapore. Cycle trails and footpaths criss-cross the hills, going past disused granite quarries and traditional kampongs (villages). Kingfishers and bulbul birds inhabit the tidal flats and mangroves of the Chek Jawa Wetlands.
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This was the last granite quarry to be closed on Pulau Ubin. You'll find it to the left of the island, and it's hugged by Ketam Mountain Bike Park. (It's great if you have teens or tweens who are hardcore bikers!) Ketam Quarry is now water-filled and tranquil, and is a good spot to have a quick rest.
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There's a weird legend that a frog, elephant and a pig tried to swim across the waters and didn't quite make it - the elephant and pig became Pulau Ubin while the frog became Pulau Sekudu. You can try and spot the frog-shaped rock on the island if you're sharp-eyed enough. A look back at the house after walking out on the viewing jetty
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Aug 20, 2021Four large clusters of floating wetlands have been deployed in Pekan Quarry. Together, they cover a combined area of 4,000 m2, the size of about eight basketball courts. The foundation of the wetlands consists of hexagon-shaped modules made with highly durable High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) and developed by the Housing Development Board.
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The Pulau Ubin Micro-grid was launched by the Energy Market Authority (EMA) in 2013 to provide more than 30 of the island's residents and businesses with a more reliable, cleaner and affordable ...
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Pulau Ubin is a small island off the north-east coast of Singapore that is easily reached by a small boat from the Changi Point Ferry Terminal. The small boats do not leave in either direction until there are 12 passengers and each passenger pays SGD3 cash for each journey. However, we did note signage that said if you travelling with an animal you would have to pay for twelve passengers and ...
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08:00hrs - Pulau Ubin Adventure. Little known fact: Singapore is not just one island, it's actually 64! Escape the hustle and bustle of life in the Lion City while you explore one of the country's outer islands. ... Quarry; End at Pulau Ubin Village; Rest of the day at own leisure. Day 3. Breakfast at the hotel. 11:00hrs - Check-out of ...
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Located just a 15-minute walk away from the jetty, this former quarry is now a beautiful lake, surrounded by lush greenery and home to otters, dragonflies and various species of birds. Exploring the great outdoors Outdoor activities abound on Pulau Ubin, ranging from camping and hiking to challenging bike trails.
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We are a humble family run business located in Pulau Ubin. Business is open everyday, including... 25 Pulau Ubin, Singapore, Singapore. Jump to. Sections of this page ... Study of sunset, oil on canvas board, 30x22cm 3. Study of quarry, on canvas board, 30x22cm 4. Study of Yak Hong #49, on canvas board, 30x22cm - SOLD 5. Sketch of #25, on ...
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Uncover the hidden side of Pulau Ubin on a kayaking expedition through the beautiful mangroves! Adventures By Asian Detours. Location: 34 Jalan Endut Senin, Singapore 508287 ... that too serves a breathtaking view of the quarry! Distance from Ubin Jetty: 1.8 km. #WalkalongTip: This is the perfect spot to catch the sunset on the island! ...
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Pulau Ubin quarry General view of the disused granite quarry on the island, now filled with water, and its surroundings lush with vegetation.
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Pulau Ubin is a nature park with its thatched house roofs, dirt paths, orchards and wild life. It is situated in the northeastern tip of Singapore and is good place to just enjoy relaxed and refreshing strolls. Other interesting attractions are the granite quarries, rubber and coconut plantations, mangrove swamps and fish farming.
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It was drizzling slightly when we boarded the ferry for Pulau Ubin, The ferry ticket is $4 each way. After alighting, we walked past the wayang stage and stopped a while at the Butterfly Hill to admire the numerous species of butterflies as well as to learn the names of some of the flowering plants. ... dark still waters of the Ubin quarry. You ...
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A fresh crop of visitors arriving on Pulau Ubin's main jetty from Singapore. Reed-filled ponds dot Pulau Ubin, whose varied habitats are home to more than 600 plant species, almost 200 species of birds, and dozens of different mammals and reptiles. ... the last quarry operation, Aik Hwa, shut down in 1999. Left behind were gashes in the land ...
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Ketam Quarry, also known as Aik Hwa Quarry, is a disused quarry located in western Pulau Ubin. Ketam Quarry produced up to 160 to 180 tonnes of granite per month at its peak in the 1990s. Before its 1999 closure, Ketam Quarry employed more than 100 workers and supplied 30-40% of mainland Singapore's granite requirements.
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The six quarries in Pulau Ubin are Balai Quarry, Kekek Quarry, Ketam Quarry, Pekan Quarry, Petai Quarry and Ubin Quarry. Pekan Quarry Pekan Quarry was previously known as Ho Man Choo Quarry but was renamed to reflect its proximity to the main village ("pekan" is Malay for "town") of Pulau Ubin.
Get priceOther Pulau Ubin attractions you can visit on your day trip include Butterfly Hills, Pekan Quarry (plus four other quarries that have been turned into scenic viewpoints), Pulau Ubin Hiking Trails - Tree Trails, Fruit Orchard, Sensory Garden Trail, Fo Shan Ting Da Bo Gong Temple and the German Shrine.
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10 Jun (Sat): Ubin Quarry kayaking with Republic Polytechnic The granite quarries on Pulau Ubin are closed to the public. However on Pesta Ubin, Republic Polytechnic student-volunteers are organising a kayaking experience for you to get up close and personal in our quarry.
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Take a 15 mins bumboat ride to Pulau Ubin. 8:30 am: First stop upon arrival, visit the Nature Gallery here the briefing of 4 hours tour will be conducted. ... Next, drive to the northern part of the island for picture taking at the Balai Quarry, pass the National Police Cadet Corp and that will bring us to the western part and photo taking at ...
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But he's already 83 years old this year — making conservation work all the more urgent. Meanwhile, the collapsing house 63C was built in the 1930s, modelled after 16th century Tudor-style English homes. Restored Tudor-style house on Pulau Ubin. Source. House 63C has served as the home of one man, Mr Tan Bak Tee, and his family for over 50 ...
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Enter from the top and head downstairs to join the queue for ferries to Pulau Ubin. Ferry to Pulau Ubin From the ferry terminal, bumboats (motorized boats) run from 7am until 6 or 7 pm daily, leaving when there are enough passengers (normally 10-12 people). Normally the wait is from just a few minutes, up to 15 minutes.
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Pulau Ubin is a small island off the northeast shore of Singapore. After a short bumboat ride, enjoy the step back in time to see the area as it once was, ye...
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The last operational quarry on the island was closed in 1999. In Apr 2007, the government announced that the Kekek Quarry will be reopened for limited quarrying. Between the 1950s and early 1970s, the population of the island was about 2,000. Three quarters of the residents were Chinese, one quarter Malay and the rest were Indian.
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Ubin was apparently named after the stone tiles that it produced before the last quarry shut down in 1999. The Building and Construction Authority (BCA) will have limited quarrying works at Kekek Quarry, the smallest of the seven former quarries on Ubin, located near the northern coast of the island.
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Apr 7, 2007 Kekek Quarry, Pulau Ubin Another early morning, this time with November, Khew and Pauline. We were off to explore Kekek Quarry at Pulau Ubin. The entrance to a trail on the upper edge of this quarry is next to the Thai Temple, marked by a rather mouldy sign that warned of ominous consequences. It wasn't difficult to find the trail.
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Pulau Ubin, also simply known as Ubin, is an island situated in the north-east region of Singapore, to the west of Pulau Tekong and directly north of Pasir Ris on the mainland. The granite quarry used to be supported by a few thousand settlers on Pulau Ubin in the 1960s, but this figure has decreased to 38 villagers as of 2012. [1]
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