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===To Outdoor Locations===
===To Outdoor Locations===
To get to Changi Beach Park, bus services 9, 19, and 89 are available.  
 
'''To Changi Beach Park'''
SBS Transit operates public bus services 9 (from Bedok), 19 (from Tampines) and 89 (from Hougang) to Changi Beach Park.
You may also take SBS Transit services 2 (from Outram Park), 29 (from Tampines), 59 (from Bishan) and 109 (from Serangoon) to Changi VIllage and walk to Changi Beach Park.
 
From the airport, you may follow this route:
From the airport, you may follow this route:
# Take Bus Service 34 from the Airport to Tampines Avenue 7 Block 497D Bus Stop (it's near a petrol kiosk)
# Take Bus Service 34 from the Airport to Tampines Avenue 7 Block 497D Bus Stop (it's near a petrol kiosk)
# Cross the road to the other side from the overhead bridge
# Cross the road to the other side from the overhead bridge
# Take Bus Service 9 or 19 to Changi Beach Park  
# Take Bus Service 9 or 19 to Changi Beach Park  


Do note that the bus will make a loop at the Cargo Complex, a restricted area accessible only by those with valid passes, so alight before reaching the SAF Jetty and cross the road to take the bus out of Changi Beach area.
Do note that the buses 9, 19 and 89 will make a loop at the Airport Cargo Complex, a restricted area accessible only by those with valid passes, so alight before reaching the SAF Jetty and cross the road to take the bus out of Changi Beach area.


Just a 10 minute walk from the beach is Changi Village which has many restaurants and a hawker center which serves a multitude local delights at resonable prices. There is a hotel called Changi VIllage Hotel located very close to the beach so if you plan to do most spotting at Changi Beach, it is advisable to stay there, there is also an Italian Restaurant located at the top floor of the hotel which offers lovely views of aircraft landing while dining (this is even more lovely during sunset), if you are a guest, the hotel also includes complimentary shuttle services to the city center.  
Just a 10 minute walk from the beach is Changi Village which has many restaurants and a hawker center which serves a multitude local delights at resonable prices. There is a hotel called Changi VIllage Hotel located very close to the beach so if you plan to do most spotting at Changi Beach, it is advisable to stay there, there is also an Italian Restaurant located at the top floor of the hotel which offers lovely views of aircraft landing while dining (this is even more lovely during sunset), if you are a guest, the hotel also includes complimentary shuttle services to the city center.  
You may also take a metered taxi to Changi Beach Park.
'''To Changi Business Park'''
The nearest MRT station is Expo (CG1). Take the East-West Line (green line) to Tanah Merah station (EW4) and transfer to the airport-bound train at the middle platform. From the MRT station, it is a 10-15 minute walk to the spots at Changi Business Park.
This location is best accessed by car. You may also take a metered taxi to Changi Business Park, however hailing one for your return trip will not be easy and you may have to walk to Expo station.


All other locations are best accessed by car. You can also hire a taxi to take you there, but it is often difficult to find one to take you out after spotting as these tend to be quiet areas, especially during weekends.
All other locations are best accessed by car. You can also hire a taxi to take you there, but it is often difficult to find one to take you out after spotting as these tend to be quiet areas, especially during weekends.
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