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Many people visit Changi Point for its popular holiday chalets, clubs dotting the beach and a fix of nasi lemak at the food centre. But not many are aware that tucked away in the western end of Changi Point is a boardwalk, which offers a beautiful view of the coastline. This boardwalk is open to the public 24 hours. Strolling along this continuous scenic route is easy with any comfortable pair of walking shoes.
What was just bare coastline in the past is now a well-lit boardwalk that blends in with the flora and fauna, not unlike the walks at Chek Jawa and MacRitchie Reservoir. There are six distinct sections on this boardwalk: Creek Walk, Beach Walk, Sailing Point Walk, Cliff Walk, Kelong Walk and Sunset Walk. It begins from Changi Creek in the east and stretches to the western rocky coast near Changi Beach Club, before finally linking up to Changi Point or Loyang Park Connector at Netheravon Road.
Soak in the rustic and natural ambience of the place, where the terrain, flora and fauna have been well-integrated into the design of the boardwalk.
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This stretch of the boardwalk extends into the sea. It is built above water on kelong-like stilts, reminiscent of kelong days in the past. Fishing enthusiasts may be seen day and night in the pavilions along this boardwalk. At any one time, you can see people reeling in catfish, flower crabs and sting rays. Relax at one of the pavilions and take in the scenery.
If you are lucky, you may spot the small Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica) which has a metallic blue back, and a reddish forehead, throat and upper breast. Other winged creatures that you may encounter are the Little Tern (Stermula albifrons) and swiftlets.
Spot the Changi Beach Club along the shore. It started out as the Changi Swimming Club in 1972. SSC took over from the British Airforce Officer’s Club when the British Forces pulled out of Singapore. The Changi Swimming Club became a Proprietary Club of SSC. It was privatized in 1988 and renamed Changi Beach Club.
In 1997, the Sports Complex was added, offering bowling, badminton, tennis, and gymnasium facilities.
