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Cycle from Changi to Jurong in Seven Hours in “The Great Singapore Cycle” With Various Landmarks Along the Way

2021-03-01 , 4:52 pm

Singapore is so small, there’s nothing to do here.

This is something that you’ve probably heard many people say.

While the former is true, there’s definitely plenty of activity you can partake in, especially since you still have time to use those SingapoRediscovers vouchers.

Or you can simply grab a bicycle and take in the sights around you. It sounds like a good way to work off all those calories you gained from stuffing your face during CNY.

But to ramp it up further, why not try doing that from Changi to Jurong? We’ve detailed the route down for you below.

Cycle from Changi to Jurong in Seven Hours

While the route is long, it actually looks like a pretty fun journey.

Aw Cheng Wei from The Straits Times takes viewers on “The Great Singapore Cycle” in an attempt to do this.

However, he also recommends cyclists to pace themselves so that they can plan their activities.

The journey begins from GoCycling at Terminal 2 of Changi Airport, where you can choose to rent a bicycle if you do not have one.

You will very quickly make your way to Changi Jurassic Mile, a dinosaur-themed attraction. However, cyclists will be asked to dismount and push their bike, especially because of the number of people there.

Once through, you can keep riding all the way to East Coast Park.

If you’ve been there, you’ll know how shiok the breeze gets there.

Aw also says you can have your coffee break here and to watch for crowds on the weekends.

Towards Kallang

Once you’re ready, you can head back on the roads.

The next major stop would be around Gardens by the Bay, where it is recommended to have lunch there.

Or more specifically, at Satay By the Bay.

The stingray is a personal favourite—definitely saying this with no bias involved.

Continuing down the route would eventually take you to Kallang Riverside Park, where you can watch kayakers and dragon boaters doing boating things.

Aw says that between September and March, bird observers can spot birds such as little egrets and grey herons.

This is due to their migratory season being around that time.

Kampong Lorong Buangkok

Your next destination would be to head to Kampong Lorong Buangkok.

This is Singapore’s last mainland kampung and comprises 25 single-storey wooden houses off Yio Chu Kang Road.

However, cyclists are also reminded to be mindful in the area.

Some basic rules to follow include not taking pictures of property without permission or not making too much noise.

After exiting, make your way down to Yishun Dam, towards the direction of Singapore’s Last Fishing Village.

Keep in mind that it’s private land and security is always checking for unwanted visitors.

Just stick to observing from the outside to be safe.

Also, you’d be roughly halfway towards finishing at this point!

Sembawang

While the next destination may be the Ulu Sembawang Park Connector, you’d probably pass by and perhaps even want to stop somewhere along the way.

That somewhere is the Sembawang Hot Spring Park.

Travelling is pretty difficult in these COVID-19 times, so this is about the closest to a Japanese natural hot spring experience we can get.

Also, boiled eggs are always good.

If you’d prefer to keep the adrenaline flowing instead of kicking back and relaxing, just keep going till you reach the aforementioned park connector for a path filled with rows of trees.

And remember that while it’s fun to speed down the downhill slope, just be careful of people around.

To Bukit Batok and Jurong

The next major stop detailed is Bukit Batok Nature Park, which means you’ll be doing a lot of cycling from your previous destination.

Our recommendation would be to stop for a bit to take a break, if not to appreciate how far you’ve come already.

And once you do reach there, take time to chill a bit, especially since the trees definitely help with the sun.

Keep in mind that you’re almost there!

Push on just a little bit more all until you finally reach Jurong Lake Gardens, where you can finally celebrate the end of your journey.

By this point, you’ve finished roughly 90km of cycling and maybe around seven hours including any potential stops you might have made.

Your backside may be sore, but know that you made it. After all: no pain, no gain, right?

Just don’t forget to return your bike to the GoCycling outlet if you rented one.

Does this inspire you to go and try, or perhaps you’ve already done it? Let us know!

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