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5 Reasons You Have to Go to Bintan, the Unbeatable Archipelago in Indonesia

Besides being known for having Batam Island as the center of export and import traffic, Riau Islands is also known for having the island of Bintan. On this small island adjacent to Batam, you can find many tourist destinations that are interesting and fascinating. Exploring Bintan’s attractions will make you feel like you have found a hidden paradise. Bintan has been transformed into a tourist island that is second to none. Visiting Bintan will make your tour more memorable, so you will feel like coming back again and again. Here are five reasons why you should visit usa map with attractions

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  1. Enjoying Stay at Featured Resorts – Lagoi Bay

One of the best resorts in the Bintan area is Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay. The reason why you should choose this resort is the complete facilities this place has. In addition, you can also enjoy some fun activities here, such as getting a beautiful infinity pool to relax. In addition to a swimming pool, this resort also provides a rooftop bar, authentic culinary delights, and a super beautiful private beach. Staycation at Swiss-Belhotel Lagoi Bay will make you feel like you are in heaven.

  1. Peek at the Beauty of Avalokitesvara Graha Temple

Vihara Avalokitesvara Graha is known as the largest Chinese worship place in Southeast Asia. In this place, tourists from many countries such as Malaysia, Singapore, and China come to visit. The average tourist comes here to worship, learn religion, or just enjoy the beauty of the temple. The most iconic thing about this place of worship is Dewi Kwan In which is 16.8 meters high. This statue is made of copper weighing 40 tons and also 22-carat gold. Curious, right? Include this into your itinerary now!

  1. Exploring the Mangrove Forest on the Sebong River

Sebong River is located in Teluk Sebong District, Bintan. Along the river you can find various species of mangroves that are very well cared for. The management of this area prohibits illegal logging that can cause abrasion from seawater. On the Sebong River, you can take a tour through the mangrove forest on a speedboat. Usually, within 1-2 hours, you can start to go around the forest. One of the tips when in the mangrove forest is always to be vigilant. Usually there are quite a lot of wild fauna that like to roam. Mangroves, birds, and monkeys love to be seen relaxing on the branches. Also, pay attention when taking pictures so as not to disturb the wildlife there.

  1. Calming Your Mind at Trikora Beach

Trikora Beach is located 45 kilometers from downtown Tanjung Pinang and is very easy to reach by any transportation. On this beach with a sea boundary of tens of kilometers, you can explore every natural spots. There are beaches full of white sand, and some are full of beautiful rocks. You can even get a close look at the mangrove forest. On the sandy beach, you can have fun swimming, diving, and flying kites. If you feel tired, rent a small hut on the beach while eating seafood dishes while it is still fresh. Truly a complete vacation package.

  1. Blue Lake

Mining sites that are still operating may be far from beautiful and unsuitable for tourist attractions. But who would have thought, after a long time left and no longer used, natural processes turned it into a cool location. Things like this happened during the Blue Lake tour in Bintan. Before many tourists visited it as it is now, what came were the miners. The Blue Lake area was originally a large basin, but it eventually became a blue water lake after being constantly filled with water. You can relax and enjoy the scenery while hunting for photo spots.

Vacation is more than just the scenery/food/accommodation, and it’s about making long-lasting memories. Discover more adventures in Bintan by visiting Wonderful Indonesia.