By The Diary desk · Last verified 7 October 2026
The Changi Point Coastal Walk, often called the Changi Boardwalk, is a free, well-lit boardwalk of about 2.2km that NParks rates as easy and about 45 minutes on foot. It runs in six sections from Changi Creek by Changi Village west along the rocky coast to the Sunset Walk near Changi Beach Club. Buses 29, 59 and 109 serve Changi Point. Afterwards, most people eat at Changi Village Hawker Centre (2 Changi Village Road), best known for nasi lemak. As of October 2026, the hawker centre is closed for repairs from 1 to 15 October and due to reopen on Friday 16 October 2026.
Sea breeze, bumboats chugging to Ubin, planes gliding overhead and a plate of rice at the end: this is the east coast at its most relaxed. Here’s how to walk it well.
Quick facts
- Length: about 2.2km, per NParks.
- Time: about 45 minutes one way at an easy pace.
- Cost: free; the boardwalk is lit, so evening walks work.
- Buses: 29, 59 and 109 serve the Changi Point area.
- Food: Changi Village Hawker Centre, closed 1 to 15 October 2026 for repairs.
- Links: the walk connects to the Changi Point and Loyang Park Connector at Netheravon Road.
The six sections of the boardwalk
| Section | Length | What you’ll see |
|---|---|---|
| Creek Walk | 280m | Changi Creek, moored boats and the start near Changi Village |
| Beach Walk | 660m | The shoreline, sea views and passing ferries |
| Sailing Point Walk | 600m | Past the Changi Sailing Club and the Civil Service Club |
| Cliff Walk | 180m | Boardwalk hugging the slope, among coastal trees |
| Kelong Walk | 200m | Pavilions over the water, popular for fishing and resting |
| Sunset Walk | 120m | The western end, lit up in the evening, for sunset views |
NParks gives the whole route as about 2.2km. Watch for black-naped terns over the water and lizards on the rocks.
Which way should you walk?
- For sunset: start at Changi Village in the late afternoon and walk west, so you reach the Sunset Walk as the light turns gold.
- For dinner: start at the western end near Netheravon Road and walk east, finishing at the hawker centre hungry.
- For a longer day: add Changi Beach Park next to the village, or take a bumboat from Changi Point Ferry Terminal to Pulau Ubin in the morning and walk the boardwalk when you return.
- Out and back: the boardwalk is linear, so plan for about 90 minutes if you return the same way, or rejoin the roads at Netheravon Road.
What to eat at Changi Village
Changi Village Hawker Centre is the reason many people make the trip. Nasi lemak is the headline, with several long-running stalls, and the centre has plenty more besides. Stall line-ups change, so treat this as what the centre is known for rather than a fixed menu.
| Dish | Why people come for it | Tip |
|---|---|---|
| Nasi lemak | Coconut rice with fried chicken wing, sambal and ikan bilis; the centre’s signature, sold by stalls such as Mizzy Corner | Queues are longest at weekend lunch and after dark |
| Goreng pisang and fritters | Fried banana and other fritters, from stalls such as Million Star Fried Banana | Best eaten hot, straight from the wok |
| Seafood and zi char | Shared plates for groups after a walk | Check prices before ordering seasonal seafood |
| Drinks and desserts | Sugar cane, coconut and iced desserts after the heat of the coast | Bring a reusable cup or bag if you can |
Closure note: the hawker centre is shut from 1 to 15 October 2026 for repairs and redecoration, including new ceiling fans, and is due back on Friday 16 October. Stallholders have also mentioned possible larger upgrading works further ahead; nothing has been confirmed, so check NEA’s hawker centre closure notices before a special trip.
Getting there
NParks lists buses 29, 59 and 109 for Changi Point. There are car parks around Changi Village, and cyclists can arrive along the park connectors. The village is also the departure point for bumboats to Pulau Ubin, so it is easy to combine the two.
The WahLiao Verdict
Walk it from Changi Village westward about an hour before sunset, linger at the Kelong pavilions, watch the sky change at the Sunset Walk, then stroll back for dinner. Just wait until the hawker centre reopens on 16 October 2026 if nasi lemak is the main event. It is free, flat and lit, which makes it one of the easiest lovely evenings in the east.
Questions people ask
How long is the Changi Boardwalk?
About 2.2km, according to NParks, split into six named sections. It takes roughly 45 minutes one way at an easy pace.
Is the boardwalk open at night?
NParks describes it as well lit, and the Sunset Walk is lit up in the evening, so it is popular after dark. Stay on the boardwalk and take care on wet planks.
Is Changi Village Hawker Centre open?
Not from 1 to 15 October 2026, when it is closed for repairs. It is due to reopen on Friday 16 October 2026.
Is it pram and wheelchair friendly?
Much of the route is boardwalk along the shore, but the coast here is hilly in places. If you need step-free access, check the NParks map and accessibility notes for the stretch you plan to use before you go.
Sources: NParks, Changi Point Coastal Walk map, sections, length and buses; Seth Lui, Changi Village Hawker Centre closure, 1 to 15 October 2026. The Diary explains; it does not advise.
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