Ghost towns are created around the world for a multitude of reasons. Some towns are abandoned due to the economic vibrancy and activity shifting elsewhere such as the ghost the flooding of dams such as those abandoned due to the construction of the Chinese Three Gorges Dam, natural disasters such as the Chernobyl Disaster and even diseases. While some of these ghost towns have been revived by the respective governments, some continue to be abandoned owing to its continued contamination.

Changi Village in Singapore used to be one such ghost town which was revived by the State and at present is one that can be visited and explored by those staying in serviced apartments in Singapore. You can always find good accommodation in the heart of the city, such asSomerset Orchard Singapore, that allows access to some of the major attractions, visiting locations such as Changi Village involves a half an hour ride across the state.

Located to the North-East of the country, Changi Village witnessed development subsequent to a pledge by the Government in 2005 that they would revive the town and restore it to its former glory. As a result, the Village has developed in leaps and bounds while the establishment of bus and ferry terminals have encouraged locals to travel frequently. Those who wish to visit Changi Village will be able to do so by taking bus #2 from the Tanah Merah subway station while others who wish to explore further can take a passenger ferry to islands such as Pulau Ubin and even Malaysia from the Changi Point Ferry Terminal. Next to these terminals, at the heart of the village one can also find a Hawker Centre where a number of local delicacies such as wantons and nasi lemak can be sampled and a day at Changi Village can be concluded with a picnic at the Changi Beach Park.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+