Punggol Beach

Punggol Beach will feel like a tropical paradise to those who want to escape the hustle and bustle of Singapore life for the day. Punggol has been cleaned up and re-imagined over the years, having been the scene of the 1942 Sook Ching Massacre and later a fairly rural area where wild pigs resided. Today, it provides a peaceful haven in Northern Singapore, where you can sink your toes into the golden sands or have a refreshing swim in the turquoise seas.

The large stones on the beach provide spectacular views as the sun rises and sets over the water, making Punggol a popular destination for photographers and nature enthusiasts.

Punggol Settlement, just steps from the beach, is a neighborhood with many restaurants and cafés, as well as places to hire bicycles, explore the Lorong Halus Wetlands' fauna and flora, and walk along Punggol Promenade (where the Punggol Jetty is located) and Punggol Waterway Park.

Things to do: Enjoy sunrise and sunsets

Tourist attractions: Untouched beauty complete with heavenly peace.

Facilities available: Jetty station, an eatery and proper signboards, walking trails.

Best time to visit: March

How to reach: To get here, one should take the MRT. At Punggol Station, disembark and take bus 84.