Tanjung Pinang, located on Bintan Island, is the capital of the Riau Archipelago. This city should be a destination if you are going on vacation. Many tours can be chosen, ranging from natural tourism to religious tourism.
Curious about tourism in Tanjung Pinang? Come on, check the recommendations below!
Tanjung Pinang Tourism Recommendations
- Busung Desert
You don’t have to go to the Middle East or Africa to get the experience of visiting the desert. Tanjung Pinang turns out to have a very similar location to the desert abroad. It’s called Busung Desert. The place used to be a bauxite mining site. After not being used as a mine site, the color of the sand changed to beige. The local community then made tour packages around the area.
- Treasure Bay Bintan
Treasure Bay Bintan is the answer if you want to spend a few days at a luxury resort. There are many things to do in this place, from playing on the artificial beach, staying at five-star hotels, or glamping. This resort is also an option for tourists to try out water sports. The scenery at the resort and the artificial beach at Treasure Bay Bintan are second to none.
- Penyengat Island
Want to travel while knowing the history of Tanjung Pinang? Try visiting Penyengat Island. This place is included in candidates for UNESCO world heritage sites. Penyengat Island is in the middle of the sea and is separated from Bintan Island. To visit there, tourists usually book a tour package. Another option is to rent a boat from the locals to take you to Penyengat. On Penyengat Island, there are relics of the kingdoms that once ruled in the past. Namely the Sultanates of Johor, Siak, Lingga, Pahang, and Riau.
- The Temple of a Thousand Faces (Vihara Seribu Wajah)
One of the religious tourism destinations in Tanjung Pinang Indonesia is the The Temple of a Thousand Faces (Vihara Seribu Wajah). Like its name, the temple contains hundreds of stone statues on the temple grounds. Although it is a place of worship, The Temple of a Thousand Faces is open to the public and anyone can visit.
- Dream Beach
Dream Beach or Bandar Pinang Beach is perfect for visiting if you want to feel the atmosphere of an untouched beach. The waves here are also not so big, so it tends to be safe for playing in the water. Currently, Dream Beach is managed by the local community. Not only beautiful, but the facilities there are also complete. No wonder it is visited by many local and foreign tourists.
- Areca Waterpark
The last recommendation is suitable for spending time with family and children. Areca Waterpark has many water rides for children and adults. This place is always crowded during national holidays or weekends.
If you visit Tanjung Pinang or other areas in Indonesia, you should stay at green hotels. It is a type of environmentally friendly hotel and adopts measures for energy conservation.