Pulau Ubin is a small island off the northeastern coast of Singapore that feels like a step back to the 1960s kampung (village) life that has long since vanished from the main island. Accessible by a ten-minute bumboat ride from Changi Village, the island has no paved roads, no high-rises, and electricity only in designated areas — residents get around by bicycle or on foot. The Chek Jawa Wetlands nature reserve at the island's eastern tip protects six rare ecosystems including mangroves, coral rubble, and seagrass lagoons, making Pulau Ubin a remarkable nature escape minutes from one of the world's busiest cities.