The dazzling island city of Singapore is best known for its modern sky scrapers, shopping malls, museums and luxury cruise lines but it also holds a natural wonder with the richest eco-systems called Chek Jawa.
It is a unique natural region where six major habitats meet and mix.The natural area was discovered only in December 2000. As the news spread about this marvellous discovery, millions of people came to visit this secret treasure located in the corner of Pulau Ubin – a popular island of Singapore, spread in 100-hectare wetlands packed with wildlife. Tickets to Singapore give you a great chance to come and see this natural destination.
Ferry services are available to reach this amazing wetland. On reaching the island, you can take a van or a bicycle from the village to explore the diversity of this region. Fit and enthusiastic travellers can hike to the wetlands also, it takes around 40 minutes.
New Facilities at Chek Jawa
From July 2007, the Chek Jawa Wetlands was opened to the public, offering new facilities and enhanced services. Visitors are allowed to take their own tour every day. The travellers can enjoy a visitor centre with a viewing jetty, one kilometre walk in mangroves and coastal loops along the 21 metre tall Jejawi Tower. The remarkable boardwalk along the coast is the best way to witness the exotic plant and marine life. Jejawi Tower provides a perfect place to view the Collared Kingfisher and Straw-headed Bulbul birds. A guided tour of the region gives you a full insight and information about Chek Jawa.
New Facilities at Chek Jawa
From July 2007, the Chek Jawa Wetlands was opened to the public, offering new facilities and enhanced services. Visitors are allowed to take their own tour every day. The travellers can enjoy a visitor centre with a viewing jetty, one kilometre walk in mangroves and coastal loops along the 21 metre tall Jejawi Tower. The remarkable boardwalk along the coast is the best way to witness the exotic plant and marine life. Jejawi Tower provides a perfect place to view the Collared Kingfisher and Straw-headed Bulbul birds. A guided tour of the region gives you a full insight and information about Chek Jawa.
Plan your Visit
It is a good idea to check the timing of the tides before you visit this area. It is an intertidal area and its eco-systems only appear at low tides of 0.5-metre and below. The area opens at 8:30 am and closes at 6:00 pm.
Travellers who like bio-diversity and nature must include Chek Jawa in their Singapore trip.Cheapest international air ticket are available from all major towns and cities of the world. Book your tickets and now and grab this opportunity to visit this world-famous destination.