Where You Can ‘Sea’ Fish and Ghosts In The Same Day | Singapore Hour

Key Concepts

• Pedal-Drive Kayak Fishing: A hybrid water sport combining cycling and fishing, utilizing pedal-powered kayaks.
• Pulau Ubin: An offshore island in Singapore known for its natural environment and fishing opportunities.
• Kelongs: Traditional offshore fish farms.
• Smith Marine: Singapore's first floating restaurant, located on a working fish farm.
• "Walk with Hantu" Tour: A ghost tour exploring haunted locations in Changi, Singapore.
• Hantu: Malay word for ghost.
• Sook Ching Massacre: A historical event during WWII in Singapore.
• Hantu Gala: Folklore about towering spirits in trees.
• Old Changi Hospital: An infamous haunted location in Singapore, formerly a prison camp and interrogation center.
• EMF Fluctuation: Electromagnetic field fluctuations, often associated with paranormal activity.
• EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomena): Recordings of unexplained voices or sounds.

Exploring Eastern Singapore: Eat, See, and Freak Out

This video explores three distinct experiences in Eastern Singapore: a pedal-drive kayak fishing tour around Pulau Ubin, a visit to a floating seafood restaurant, and a "Walk with Hantu" ghost tour.

1. Pedal-Drive Kayak Fishing Tour to Pulau Ubin

The first segment focuses on an adventurous way to explore the waters around Pulau Ubin.

• Activity: Singapore's first pedal-drive kayak fishing tour, presented by Fever Kayak.
• Methodology: This tour combines cycling and angling. Participants use Hobie pedal-drive kayaks, which require leg power for propulsion, freeing up hands for fishing.
• Route: The journey starts from Pasir Ris and covers approximately 2 kilometers to Pulau Ubin.
• Fishing Location: The chosen fishing spot is near kelongs (fish farms).
• Rationale for Location: Mangroves around Pulau Ubin act as nurseries for fish, and as they mature, they migrate to areas like kelongs, making them prime fishing spots.
• Bait: Locally harvested, big, juicy mussels are used as bait, as fish are more likely to bite familiar food.
• Catch: The presenter, Daniel, successfully catches two catfish within minutes. He learns that catfish have taste buds all over their body and "taste" before being eaten. He also catches a barramundi.
• Fishing Goals: Daniel's ultimate goal is to catch a barramundi, red snapper, or grouper.
• Experience: The presenter describes the experience as being "one with nature" and a rewarding recreational angling activity.

2. Smith Marine: Singapore's First Floating Restaurant

After the fishing excursion, the focus shifts to a culinary experience.

• Location: Smith Marine, a 15-minute bumboat ride from Changi Point Ferry Terminal.
• Concept: It is a working fish farm that has been transformed into Singapore's first floating restaurant.
• Owner: Mr. Ong is credited with this transformation.
• Freshness: Seafood is caught fresh from the farm and cooked on-site, with meals ready in 10-15 minutes.
• Fish Farm Details: The farm spans approximately 5000 sqm and produces about 30 tonnes of fish annually, including sea bass, red snapper, and groupers.
• Guest Engagement: Visitors can participate in feeding the fish and fishing for their own meals.
• Specific Fish: A giant grouper, capable of growing up to 100kg, is highlighted.
• Catching Lunch: Daniel uses a rod and line in a "sure-catch pond" and successfully catches his lunch.
• Dining Experience: The restaurant offers foosball and a sea breeze ambiance while waiting for food.
• Food Quality: The seafood is described as "amazing" and "seafood at its purest."

3. "Walk with Hantu" Tour: Exploring Changi's Haunted Hotspots

The final segment delves into the darker, more chilling side of Eastern Singapore.

• Tour Name: "Walk with Hantu" tour, where "Hantu" means ghost in Malay.
• Guide: Eugene Tay, a local who shares unfiltered stories of haunted locations.
• Scope: The tour covers ten checkpoints.
• Historical and Folklore Elements:
  • Changi Beach: Site of the WWII Sook Ching Massacre, where 66 lives were claimed. Relics like lighters, dog tags, and glasses are reportedly still found there 50 years later.
  • Hantu Gala: Folklore about towering spirits that hide in trees. A survival tip involves breaking off leaves from suspicious trees to make them shrink, then kicking and running away.
• Tragic Tales:
  • Chalet M: A holiday rental where a double suicide occurred approximately 10 years prior. Guests reported unease, cold spots, and the chalet's name was removed from records.
• Infamous Location:
  • Old Changi Hospital: A highly infamous haunted spot, formerly a prison camp and interrogation center during the Japanese occupation.
• Paranormal Phenomena: The guide mentions common occurrences like EMF fluctuation and recording EVPs (voices talking into devices).
• Presenter's Reaction: Daniel expresses fear and acknowledges the "Changi energy," stating he will not go inside the Old Changi Hospital.
• Overall Impression: The tour is described as a "haunting reminder of Changi's past and the echoes it still carries," offering a glimpse into Singapore's war, trauma, and superstition.

Conclusion

Eastern Singapore offers a diverse range of experiences, from active outdoor adventures like pedal-drive kayak fishing and enjoying fresh seafood at a floating restaurant to a chilling exploration of its haunted history through the "Walk with Hantu" tour. The presenter rates Eastern Singapore "10 out of 10" and expresses a desire to return, perhaps "just in daylight."