Changi, Planning area in East Region, Singapore
Description
Changi is a planning area on Singapore's eastern side combining residential neighborhoods, commercial districts, and recreational spaces. The region includes coastal areas and serves as a major hub for transportation and logistics.
History
The area served as a major prison camp during World War II, housing thousands of allied prisoners after Singapore's fall in 1942. The prison's legacy remains deeply embedded in the region's identity and memory.
Culture
The Changi district maintains several memorial sites and museums that document Singapore's wartime experiences through preserved artifacts and educational exhibitions.
Practical
Two ferry terminals connect the area to nearby islands and Malaysian ports with regular boat services. Visiting during calm weather provides better access and more frequent connections across the water routes.
Did you know?
Three major national installations occupy large portions of the area: the international airport, an air force base, and a naval base. These facilities make the region a strategic transportation hub for the entire country.
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Jewel Changi Airport
1.8 km
Changi Prison
374 m
Matilda House
10.2 km
Our Tampines Hub
3.8 km
Wild Wild Wet
3.5 km
Bedok Reservoir
5.7 km
Rain Vortex
1.8 km
Punggol Waterway Park
10.4 km
Changi Beach Park
4.4 km
Pasir Ris Park
4.1 km
Oasis Terraces
8.7 km
Johore battery
1.4 km
Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
8.8 km
Changi Boardwalk
4.2 km
Sri Ramar Temple
4 km
Bedok Stadium
5 km
Changi Murals
363 m
Tampines Regional Library
3.4 km
Masjid Darul Ghufran
3.9 km
Masjid Al-Ansar
6.2 km
Sengkang Sculpture Park
9.8 km
Masjid Al-Istighfar
2.3 km
Changi Museum
929 m
Bedok Town Park
5.2 km
Masjid Alkaff Kg Melayu
7 km
Changi Chapel & Museum
930 m
Navy Museum
6.3 km
Sarang Buaya
10.2 kmDiscover hidden gems everywhere you go!
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