Changi Point Coastal Walk - Local Travel On A Budget

On the eastern part of Singapore, there many side trips you can do. Making a bumboat trip to Pulau Ubin is one of them, but that requires you to spent 3-4 hours at least and given the current COVID-19 situation, the number of passengers per bum boat are limited, hence are now $4 per person one way. So a return trip will cost each person $8 now. Well don't fret, there are still other cheaper options especially you are out with a large group (due to COVID-19, currently capped at 5 pax), why now try the Changi Point Coastal Walk after catching a good morning breakfast ? Another plus points about this walk is that it is open 24 hours !

Getting there 
Bus Services: 2, 29, 59, 109, will all end at the Changi Village Bus Terminal. If you are taking MRT on the East-West line, you can drop off at Tanah Merah MRT Station (EW4), then board Bus no 2 at Exit B to Changi Village Bus Interchange. Another bus option is bus no 9, but note that bus stops outside Changi Village (Stop ID: 99181 Before S'pore Aviation Academy). The starting point of the Changi Point Coastal Walk is just after the Changi Ferry Terminal.

The starting point of the Changi Point Coastal Walk

You really can't get lost. The walk is easy and clearly marked

Rocky coast line with some sandy beaches

What to expect ?
It really depends on what time of day you go and there is plenty of flora and fauna you can see and also take a peek at the beautiful chalet houses that you will be passing by along the coastal board walk and path. If you happen to be there during low tide, do walk at the sandy beach part of the walk and keep a look out for the marine life. For most people you will likely only sea grass but there is often more than meets the eye. Chalets are popular around this area and was for many, a great get away if you are lucky to be able to book one on the cheap. If you don't have such luck, just take a peek at the amazing bungalows ! 


Passion Fruit Flower 

Sea Hibiscus

Juvenile White Bellied Sea Eagle (?)

Monitor lizard at basking at the rocks

Changeable Lizard basking

At the end of the board walk (at Changi Beach Club)

Additional Discoveries
At the end of the Changi Point Coastal Walk, you will see the Changi Beach Club. From here, you have some options, (1) retrace back your steps back the same route (2) walk back or take a bus back to Changi Village Hawker Centre via Netheravon Road  (3) Explore the beautiful heritage buildings that was once the barracks for the British Forces in Singapore. Whatever you do, enjoy yourself, remember to hydrate and don't trespass into private property and get yourself in trouble !!

Former British Barracks being retrofitted

Old Changi Hospital
Old Changi Hospital

White throated Kingfisher
White throated Kingfisher

Magpie Robin
Magpie Robin 



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