Air

Riau Airlines provides domestic flights which takes around one and a half hour to reach Bintan from Jakarta. International flights do not operate but domestic flights to other major cities of Indonesia are available.

Ferry

It takes around 50 minutes to reach Bintan by ferry from Singapore.

Penyengat Island

It’s a small island situated across Tanjung Pinang. The descendants of the Riau royalty still live here in modest stilt houses. There is hardly any transport on the island, and you can get along the good walkways to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the surroundings. Do not hesitate to check out also the numerous royal graves around the island, and the remains of the Raja’s houses.

Avalokitesvara Graha Temple

It is a Buddhist temple with the biggest Buddha's statue made of brass, coated with 22 carat gold. It a colourful temple with nice surroundings which are well maintained. From the entrance there are some Buddha statues and a pond on the right side of the garden which are spectacular. The temple is very ornate with some beautiful carvings.

Beach activities

Kayaking, jetski, banana boat rides and boating are some of the most popular activities you can do at the beach. You can rent bikes and go for mountain biking or you can take a ride on elephant back along the beach.

Overview

The shops at Badar Bentan Telani Ferry Terminal are packed with local produce, handicraft, fashion apparel and souvenirs, all attractively displayed. Roadside stalls with fresh produce are another common sight at Tanjung Pinang.

Spice Restaurant

Mayang Sari Beach Resort, Jalan Panglima Pantar, Lagoi, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia
Cuisines: Indian, Asian, Indonesian