Changi Beach Park
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The Changi Beach Park (Chinese: 樟宜海滨公园) is a beach park located at the northeastern tip of Singapore.
The 28-hectare Changi Beach Park is one of the oldest coastal parks in Singapore. The park is 3.2 km long with stretches of sandy beaches between Changi Point and Changi Ferry Road.
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[edit] Activities at Changi Beach
Changi Beach is a popular hangout for overnight family picnics, especially on weekends. Those who prefer solitary activities will enjoy fishing, watching landing airplanes, jogging and watching the sunrise or sunset. Sunrises can be viewed from the SAF Changi Ferry Terminal on the eastern end of the park while sunsets from Changi Point.
[edit] Getting there
Changi Beach Park is served by SBS Transit bus services 9, 19 and 89 at several bus stops along its length. These bus stops are among the closest to the coast you can find in Singapore. Visitors can also alight at Changi Village Bus Terminal located near Changi Beach Park.
[edit] History
Changi Beach served as a popular killing ground for the Japanese during the Sook Ching massacre of The Second World War.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- National Parks Board, Singapore - Changi Beach Park
- Satellite image of Changi Beach Park - Google Maps