Indulging in gourmet while exploring the South East
6. Singapore Episode Part 4：North East Region
Dining, Sightseeing and Shopping
Tuesday, 2023/3/14
Tuesday, 2023/3/14
Regions
North East Region
As of 2020, the North-East Region has a population of 930,910. While predominantly a residential region, the North-East Region is also home to tourist attractions, such as Pulau Ubin and Coney Island.
Sightseeing
The bumboat to Pulau Ubin departs from Changi Point Ferry Terminal.
Take Bus 2 to Changi Bus Interchange.
Walk to the Changi Point Ferry Terminal.
Board a bumboat to Pulau Ubin.
You do not have to get tickets in advance, just pay S$4/pax (or S$6 if you’re bringing your own bike) directly to the captain and you are good to go.
The site has been reforested with over 2,000 native shrubs and trees, creating habitats for biodiversity like other birds, butterflies and dragonflies.
Ketam Mountain Bike Park consists of three tracks with different International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) ratings to cater to cyclists of different skill levels.
- Blue Square: for beginners; trail has steep slopes as well as narrow tracks with poor traction
- Black Diamond: for middle-skilled cyclists; consists of long step climbs, drop-offs and challenging obstacles
- Double Black Diamond: for the pros; these trails have a variety of extra steep climbs and drop-offs, sharp corners and tricky obstacles
Tanjong Chek Jawa (or Tanjung Chek Jawa or simply Chek Jawa) is a cape and the name of its 100-hectare wetlands located on the south-eastern tip of Pulau Ubin, an island off the north-eastern coast of the main island of Singapore. Chek Jawa is among the last few places left in Singapore with a natural rocky shore.
The wetlands are unique as several ecosystems can be observed in one area – sandy beach, rocky beach, seagrass lagoon, coral rubble, mangroves and coastal forest. The site forms part of the Ubin–Khatib Important Bird Area (IBA), identified as such by BirdLife International because it supports significant numbers of visiting and resident birds, some of which are threatened.
Pulau Ubin
Located within the North-Eastern Islands planning area, Pulau Ubin is a popular tourist attraction with both local and foreign visitors visiting the island as it is one of the last rural areas in Singapore, with an abundance of natural flora and fauna. It is particularly popular for outdoor activities such as mountain biking, as it is home to the Ketam Mountain Bike Park. Additionally, the Chek Jawa wetlands is also a popular attraction due to its array of wildlife and unique biodiversity. Ubin Town is the only settlement on the island and offers a number of restaurants, bicycle rental shops and other small shops catering to tourism.
Ketam Mountain Bike Park
The Ketam Mountain Bike Park, located in Pulau Ubin, is the first in Singapore to meet international standards for mountain biking competitions. This 45-ha park features 10km of mountain bike trails catering to both leisure cycling and international competitions. Located around the fringe of Ketam Quarry, this re-landscaped mountain bike park also helps in nature rehabilitation and conservation, attracting wildlife such as the Red-wattled Lapwing (Vanellus indicus) and Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus).
The site has been reforested with over 2,000 native shrubs and trees, creating habitats for biodiversity like other birds, butterflies and dragonflies.
Ketam Mountain Bike Park consists of three tracks with different International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) ratings to cater to cyclists of different skill levels.
- Blue Square: for beginners; trail has steep slopes as well as narrow tracks with poor traction
- Black Diamond: for middle-skilled cyclists; consists of long step climbs, drop-offs and challenging obstacles
- Double Black Diamond: for the pros; these trails have a variety of extra steep climbs and drop-offs, sharp corners and tricky obstacles
Chek Jawa Wetlands
The wetlands are unique as several ecosystems can be observed in one area – sandy beach, rocky beach, seagrass lagoon, coral rubble, mangroves and coastal forest. The site forms part of the Ubin–Khatib Important Bird Area (IBA), identified as such by BirdLife International because it supports significant numbers of visiting and resident birds, some of which are threatened.
Coney Island (Pulau Serangoon)
Coney Island, also known as Pulau Serangoon, is also a popular attraction within the North East region. Located off the northeastern coast within the planning area of Punggol, Coney island is accessible via two bridges at the eastern and western ends of the island, linking it to the main island. Visitors to the island can participate in activities such as cycling, bird watching and nature walks. Coney Island Park is managed by the National Parks Board and home to a range of different habitats and a variety of fauna and flora.
Punggol Waterway Park is a 12.25 hectares (122,500 m2) riverine park located in Punggol, Singapore, along Sentul Crescent. The park consists of four themed areas. Each area is designated to cater to different users of the park.
Tou Mu Kung Temple
779A Upper Serangoon Road
Singapore 534648
Tou Mu Kung, also called Hougang Dou Mu temple (后港斗母宫), is a Taoist temple located at 779A Upper Serangoon Road.1 Completed in 1921, it is the oldest temple dedicated to the worship of Jiu Huang Ye (九皇爺 or Nine Emperor Gods) in Singapore and was gazetted as a national monument on 14 January 2005.2 The temple is also known as Kew Ong Yah or Kau Wong Yeh, which are variant ways of pronouncing Jiu Huang Ye in Hokkien and Cantonese respectively.
The Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Chinese: 聖母聖誕堂) is a Roman Catholic church in Singapore. It is located in Hougang, the North-East Region of Singapore, and is within the Serangoon District. It is well known as the oldest Catholic church for the Teochew community in Serangoon.
Shopping
Waterway Point
Hougang Mall
Upbeat shopping center providing an array of boutiques, a supermarket & casual eateries.
Kovan Food Center
▲ ❤ Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang Chicken Rice
Chomp Chomp Food Centre
20 Kensington Park Rd, Singapore 557269
▲ Fried Kway Teo Mee
▲ BBQ Satay Chicken
▲ Curry Squids
▲ Fried Hokkien Shrimp & Squid Noodle
779A Upper Serangoon Road
Singapore 534648
The Tou Mu Kung Temple (斗母宮) is a Taoist temple situated on Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore. Worshipping the Empress Registrar of Birth or Doumu (斗母) and Nine Emperor Gods (九皇大帝), the temple has both Taoist and Buddhist influences. The temple started construction in 1919 and completed in 1921.
The temple has a symmetrical floor plan with a central air-well. Behind the main hall is a two-story pagoda. Single-storey quarters for the keepers of the temple are located at the rear of the temple.
The roof of the temple is decorated with dancing dragons. There is also a ridge decoration in the main temple hall. The centre of the ridge has a blazing pearl. Dragons and dragon fish are used to terminate the ridges. Hips are terminated by spirals. The roof trusses are typically Chinese, decorated with carvings and simple brackets. The main doors are painted with pictures of the Door Gods. Its colour scheme of light blue and brown is rather subdued when compared to other temples.
The main altar is dedicated to the main deity (Nine Emperor). To the left of the main altar is an altar to Dou Mu (Tou Mu), and to the right, Guan Yin. An inscription on a wall plaque above the main entrance shows the names of benefactors and the date of construction of the temple.
Masjid Haji Yusoff
2 Hillside Dr, Singapore 548920
The Haji Yusoff Mosque (Malay: Masjid Haji Yusoff) is a mosque located in Hillside Drive, off Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore. It is a Wakaf type of mosque.
This redeveloped mosque is located in the Northeast part of the island was first built in 1896. It underwent redevelopment in 1995 and can now accommodate up to 400 people. Some of its activities include madrasah classes and religious lectures for adults.
The temple has a symmetrical floor plan with a central air-well. Behind the main hall is a two-story pagoda. Single-storey quarters for the keepers of the temple are located at the rear of the temple.
The roof of the temple is decorated with dancing dragons. There is also a ridge decoration in the main temple hall. The centre of the ridge has a blazing pearl. Dragons and dragon fish are used to terminate the ridges. Hips are terminated by spirals. The roof trusses are typically Chinese, decorated with carvings and simple brackets. The main doors are painted with pictures of the Door Gods. Its colour scheme of light blue and brown is rather subdued when compared to other temples.
The main altar is dedicated to the main deity (Nine Emperor). To the left of the main altar is an altar to Dou Mu (Tou Mu), and to the right, Guan Yin. An inscription on a wall plaque above the main entrance shows the names of benefactors and the date of construction of the temple.
2 Hillside Dr, Singapore 548920
The Haji Yusoff Mosque (Malay: Masjid Haji Yusoff) is a mosque located in Hillside Drive, off Upper Serangoon Road, Singapore. It is a Wakaf type of mosque.
This redeveloped mosque is located in the Northeast part of the island was first built in 1896. It underwent redevelopment in 1995 and can now accommodate up to 400 people. Some of its activities include madrasah classes and religious lectures for adults.
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
1259 Upper Serangoon Rd, Singapore 534795Shopping
83 Punggol Central, Singapore 828761
Waterway Point is a suburban shopping mall located in the town centre of Punggol New Town, Singapore, next to Punggol MRT/LRT station. The mall was built as part of Punggol's first integrated waterfront residential and retail development, Watertown. It is the first mall in Singapore to be integrated with a town square and a visitors’ centre which provides an avenue for residents and the public to learn more about the heritage of Punggol through exhibitions and civic and community events
Compass One
1 Sengkang Square, Singapore 545078
https://compassone.sg/
Compass One (formerly known as Compass Point) is a suburban shopping mall located in the town centre of Sengkang, Singapore. The mall was built as an integrated development together with a condominium, Compass Heights which is located adjacent to the mall.
1 Sengkang Square, Singapore 545078
https://compassone.sg/
Compass One (formerly known as Compass Point) is a suburban shopping mall located in the town centre of Sengkang, Singapore. The mall was built as an integrated development together with a condominium, Compass Heights which is located adjacent to the mall.
Greenwich V
1 Seletar Rd, Singapore 807011
https://www.fareastmalls.com.sg/greenwich-v
Rustic-chic shopping hub around a shady central plaza, with boutiques, eateries & a supermarket.
90 Hougang Ave 10, Singapore 538766
https://www.hougangmall.com.sg/
Hougang Mall, previously known as NTUC Hougang Mall, is a suburban shopping mall in Hougang, Singapore. It is near Hougang Central Bus Interchange, as well as Hougang MRT station.
My village@Serangoon
https://www.hougangmall.com.sg/
Hougang Mall, previously known as NTUC Hougang Mall, is a suburban shopping mall in Hougang, Singapore. It is near Hougang Central Bus Interchange, as well as Hougang MRT station.
My village@Serangoon
1 Maju Ave, Singapore 556679
http://myvillage.sg/
Petite, high-end mall with a limited number of boutiques, plus eateries & a rooftop green space.
▲ Ribeye Steak
Nex
http://myvillage.sg/
Petite, high-end mall with a limited number of boutiques, plus eateries & a rooftop green space.
▲ Ribeye Steak
Serangoon Central, 23, Singapore 556083
Nex is a regional shopping mall in Serangoon, within the North-East Region of Singapore. The largest mall in North-East Singapore and one of the largest suburban malls in the country, and is integrated with the air-conditioned Serangoon Bus Interchange and Serangoon MRT station.
Rivervale Mall
11 Rivervale Cres, Singapore 545082
Dining
209 Hougang St 21, Singapore 530209
▲ Nasi Sambal Kepak Ayam
Curry Chicken Wing Rice
▲ ❤ Nasi Lemak Ayam Taliwang Chicken Rice
20 Kensington Park Rd, Singapore 557269
▲ Fried Kway Teo Mee
▲ BBQ Satay Beef
▲ BBQ Satay Chicken
▲ Fried Oysters
▲ Steamed Clams
▲ Curry Squids
▲ Fried Hokkien Shrimp & Squid Noodle
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6. Singapore Episode Part 5：Central Region
6. Singapore Episode Part 5：Central Region
Dining, Sightseeing and Shopping
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