Chek Jawa
At the eastern tip of Pulau Ubin, Chek Jawa packs six habitats into a small area: sandy beach, rocky beach, a seagrass lagoon, coral rubble, mangroves and coastal forest. It's the place most people in Singapore picture when they hear "low tide walk".
- Habitats
- Sandy and rocky shore, seagrass lagoon, coral rubble, mangrove, coastal forest
- Getting there
- Bumboat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal, then about 3 km by bike or on foot
- How to see it
- Boardwalk on your own; the flats only on guided walks
How to see it
The coastal and mangrove boardwalks loop for about a kilometre, and the Jejawi Tower gives a view over the canopy. On your own you stay on the boardwalk; the flats themselves are visited on guided walks. On a good low, even from the boardwalk you can watch the water drain off the seagrass and the sand bars appear.
Why it's still here
The area was earmarked for reclamation. In 2001, after volunteers documented how rich the shore was, the plan was deferred, and the boardwalk came later so people could visit without walking over everything.
What to look for
Seagrass meadows, sea stars on the sand, anemones, and crabs everywhere in the mangroves. See the field guide for general notes on each group.