AAre there any interesting places in Bintan Island that are worth visiting? Does Pulau Bintan offer fun activities?
Bintan Island, which is located close to Malaysia and Singapore, has its own attraction in attracting foreign tourists to visit it.
This tourist location is so rich in water activities.
This island located in the Riau Islands can be accessed using ferry services, speedboats and airplanes that land at Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport.
When you arrive to Bintan Island you can explore some interesting tourist destinations such as:
White Sands Island
White Sands Island is famous for its white sand as well as its relaxing island state because it is a private island.
To get to this destination you need to take a speedboat and it is recommended to cross when the sea is high.
Here you can go for a walk on the beach which is so clean, kayak, camp attai au ride a transparent boat to see the coral reef.
If you choose to stay here, they also have several resort options.
Thousand Faces Statue Temple
Bintan Island is not only famous for its natural attractions, but it also has a tourist destination with a religious and cultural concept that is quite fascinating!
When you arrive at this location, you will see a row of 500 gigantic statues that have various expressions such as smiling, laughing, sad, angry and others.
In addition to having different facial expressions, the statues here also wear various accessories.
- View Accommodation | View Map | 7:00am – 5:00pm | WG3R+R2P, Jl. Asia Africa, Batu IX, Kec. Tanjungpinang Team., City of Tanjung Pinang, Riau Archipelago 29125, Indonesia
Trikora Beach
Trikora Beach is quite popular among tourists who want to enjoy a clear beach atmosphere and are equipped with complete facilities.
Along this beach is also overgrown with shady trees such as coconut trees, mangrove trees and fir trees to reduce the heat of the sun.
You can enjoy resort accommodation, rent a wooden hut, snorkel, rent fishing equipment, ride a banana boat, canoe and many other activities that can be done at Trikora Beach.
This 25km long beach is said to be no less spectacular than the beautiful beaches on the island of Bali!
Bintan Sand Desert
This is not the Sahara Desert but the Bintan Sand Desert located in the Busung Village of the Riau Islands was originally a sand mining site that was exported to Singapore and was abandoned for a long time.
Now it has become popular among tourists because it offers beautiful scenery for taking photos!
This destination is even more interesting for you to take pictures with because of a lake with blue water.
This lake is known as Telaga Biru or Blue Lake.
- View Accommodation | View Map | 7:00am – 6:00pm | Jl. Raya Busung, Busung, Kec. Kuala Lobam Series, Bintan Regency, Riau Archipelago 29152, Indonesia
Treasure Bay
Are you looking for a destination that offers a variety of interesting recreational activities?
Treasure Bay is one of the largest recreational parks in Asia that provides water sports for all ages.
You can enjoy ATV activities, Adventure Mangrove Night Tour, Mangrove Pontoon Day Tour, Mangrove Kayak Tour, archery, cycling, water tubing, electric scooter and more.
This destination also has a 6.3 hectare lagoon known as Crystal Lagoon.
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Sting Island
Penyengat Island, which is also known as Inderasakti’s Stinging Island, is located about 6 km from the city of Tanjung Pinang, which holds a variety of history regarding the government of the Riau Islands Province and Malay kingdoms such as Johor, Pahang, Siak and Lingga.
On this island you can visit the Sultan Riau Grand Mosque built with egg white, the king’s tomb, the sultan’s palace complex and the Bukit Kursi defense fortress.
When visiting Pulau Penyengat you can learn the history of the origin of this place that got its name.
Senggarang Island
In addition to Pulau Penyengat, which is famous for its historical relics, you can continue exploring history on Pulau Senggarang.
Senggarang Island is a settlement of the Chinese sub-tribe Tio Ciu (Cao Zhouw) sub-tribe Hokkian (Fu Jian) in the 19th to 20th centuries.
Among the historical remains found here are statues of gods, Marco Temple, Sung Te Kong Temple, Tay Ti Kong Temple, Anio Temple and Banyan Temple.
You can visit this location by road or by small boat.
Ekang Tourism Village
The 13-hectare Ekang Tourist Village provides a variety of accommodation and interesting activities with quite relaxing scenery.
You can choose accommodation with a cabin concept, glamping, a tent by the lake or a floating tent.
If you stay here, you can fill your time by doing activities such as cycling, bunny island, ATV riding, horse riding, archery, fishing, barbecue and many more.
- View Accommodation | View Map | Sebong Bay, Jl. Jendral Sudirman Jl. Kp. Pereh, Ekang Anculai, Sukoharjo, Bintan Regency, Riau Archipelago 29151, Indonesia
Poyotomo Fishing Park
In addition to relaxing on the beach, you can invite family members to visit Poyotomo Fishing Park which offers a breathtaking view of Mount Bintan!
This park is also an interesting spot for you to take pictures or do recreational activities such as camping, barbecuing, riding a cabana and fishing in its wide pond.
It’s definitely a shock to fish while appreciating the magnificent mountain scenery in front of your eyes. It’s interesting because this destination has a cool and comfortable temperature.
Gonggong Building
You must imagine a large area of a large building when you read the name of this one location.
For your information, Gedung Gonggong is a Tourism Information Center that is an icon of Tanjung Pinang.
The building is quite unique because it is designed according to the shape of the Gonggong shell. It is a sea snail that is a special local dish here.
This resort offers sea and sunset views.
Mount Bintan
Not satisfied with just enjoying the view of Gunung Bintan from a distance? Why don’t you challenge yourself to conquer the top of this mountain while on vacation to Bintan Island.
Mount Bintan has a height of 400 m above sea level and it takes about 2 hours to climb to the top.
During the hike you will encounter a variety of flora and fauna such as monkeys, squirrels and birds.
Interestingly, if you come here during the durian season, there is a ”Bintan Mountain Tracking and Durian Party” held at the top!
Bintan Island is quite rich in tourist attractions, where you can visit many more interesting destinations.
Among them Panglong Village Berakit, Banyan Tree Temple Senggarang, Gallery Dekranasda Bintan Regency, Grotto Santa Maria, Safari Lagoi & Eco Farm, Bintan Mangrove, Lake Lagoi, Tanjung Pinang Traditional Market and others.
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