Can you visit Pulau Tekong?
Can you visit Pulau Tekong?
Pulau Tekong, also known colloquially as Tekong, is the second-largest of Singapore’s outlying islands and found off Singapore’s northeastern coast, east of Pulau Ubin. The island is used by the Singaporean military and is not open to the general public.
Are there people living in Pulau Tekong?
Though Pulau Tekong is no longer inhabited by civilians, the memory of kampong life lives on as training areas such as Permatang, Selabin, and Sanyongkong were named after the villages that used to be on the island.
How do you get to Pulau Tekong?
Subway, line 89 bus, ferry
- Take the subway from City Hall to Pasir Ris.
- Take the line 89 bus from Bef Pasir Ris Ctrl to SAF Ferry Ter.
- Take the ferry from SAF Ferry Ter to Tekong Island.
What is there to do in Tekong island?
Tekong is the place where young Singaporeans recruits go to for their Basic Military Training as part of their compulsory enlistment.
- Eat at the Cookhouse!
- Visit the refurbished medical centre on Tekong.
- Fall-in before moving off on Tekong.
- Get intimate with nature.
- Get a quick hassle-free haircut.
How long is ferry ride to Tekong?
The ferry from SAF Ferry Ter to Tekong Island takes 10 min including transfers and departs twice daily.
Is there Gym in Tekong?
There is an adult jungle gym where you can conquer fun obstacles. If the child inside you has experienced multiple instances of frustration when faced with the “only children below 6 years old” sign at playgrounds, you can rejoice for there is a jungle gym only for adults at Tekong.
How long is the ferry to Tekong?
Which is the largest island in Singapore?
Pulau Tekong
The current island of Pulau Tekong was originally composed of two distinct islands, Pulau Tekong Besar – the biggest natural offshore island in Singapore and commonly referred to as just Pulau Tekong – and the much smaller Pulau Tekong Kecil.
How long is the ferry from Tekong to Singapore?
It takes approximately 1h 15m to get from Pulau Tekong to Singapore, including transfers.
Is there WIFI in Tekong?
There is no Wi-Fi on Tekong, if you were wondering.
Does Tekong have WIFI?
Are phones allowed in NS?
Gone are the days when NS boys needed to get a no-camera phone for NS, which usually came with a longer battery life. These days, you can bring your smartphones in, and we all know how weak the battery life can be. You won’t be allowed to use the wall sockets in camp (Tekong) to charge your phones.
