Bintan Island Tourism

   Introduction to Tanjungpinang City

 

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A. History

        Tanjungpinang has been known for a long time. This is due to its strategic position on the island of Bintan as a center of Malay culture and trade traffic. Tanjungpinang's history is inseparable from the Johor-Riau Malay kingdom. The name of Tanjungpinang is taken from the position of the beach nut tree that juts into the sea. Trees that are in the Cape which is a guide for voyagers who will go to the Bintan River. Tanjungpinang River is the entrance to Bintan, where there Bentan empire based in Bukit Batu.

    After several months after the incident, Raja Haji and Malay forces attack Malacca as bases for Straits Dutch Defense. But during the war, the forces of Malacca and Riau experienced defeat as the command of Raja Haji Deceased war. Raja Haji is known as National Heroes. Under the authority of the Bugis, Riau developed into an international trade center. Riau is not only exciting Bugis traders from the ground but also English, Chinese, Dutch, Arabic, and Indian.

      The decline is of royal Malay has increasingly apparent since the 1828 Treaty of London which is about the power-sharing agreement in the waters of the Strait of Malacca, where the Riau-Linga was under Dutch rule, Johor, Pahang, and parts of the peninsula of the British ruled. These events precisely separate the integrity of the kingdom of Riau-Johor-Pahang-Linga, and then the Kingdom is known as the Riau-Linga. And Singapore, which was then under the kingdom of Riau exchanged the Bengkulu change which was then under the British empire.

    Having long been the capital of the Riau Islands, then the Government Regulation No. 31 of 1983 dated October 18, 1983, was set the City Administrative Tanjungpinang. And then based on Law No. 5 the year 2001 Tanjungpinang was defined as the Autonomous City. And now Tanjungpinang became the capital of the Riau Islands Province.

B. Geography 

    Tanjung Pinang is the second largest town after Batam in the Riau Archipelago. Tanjung Pinang is sited at a strategic location on the southwestern coast of the island of Bintan. This city becomes the entry port to explore the many wonders that Riau Archipelago has offered.  The current Riau Archipelago includes Karimun, Batam, Bintan, Singkep-Lingga. Tanjungpinang City is located on Bintan Island, Riau Islands Province with a geographical location at 0°51' to 0°59' North Latitude and 104°23' to 104°34' East Longitude. The Tanjungpinang City area has an area of ​​about 239.5 square kilometers and part of it is an area of ​​marine waters. Some parts of Tanjungpinang are lowlands, mangrove swamp areas, and some are hills so the urban land is very varied and contoured. 

   

  

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    Either by land or by boat, the main attractions around the city of Tanjung Pinang are reachable and easy to access for tourists. Some of the well-known sites are Penyengat Island, Senggarang, and Chinese Pagodas. Penyengat Island is the most place to visit because there is a lot of history. 

C. Demographics

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    Tanjungpinang City is the capital of the Riau Archipelago Province and is located on Bintan Island with a land area of ​​about 1.42% of the entire land area of ​​the Riau Archipelago Province. The name Tanjungpinang is taken from the position of the city that juts into the sea and is overgrown with a type of betel nut.

D. Religion 

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    In Tanjung Pinang, there are several religions that are embraced by the community. The percentages sourced from wikipedia.org regarding religions found in Tanjungpinang are as follows: Islamic 78.00%, Buddha 12.64%, Christian 9.10,  Protestant 7.70%, Catholic 1.40%, Konghucu 0.23%, and Hindus 0.03%. Religious diversity is not a barrier to religious tolerance. Being in an environment of various religions, cultures, ethnicities, and languages ​​makes one strength based on "Bhineka Tunggal Ika"

E. Attraction 

    Tanjung Pinang has various interesting tourist objects that attract many visitors to come to Tanjung Pinang. There are 10 top places attractions in Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands Indonesia.

    1. Trikora Beach

Trikora Beach has a characteristic that is similar to beaches in Belitung Islands. On this beach, you can see a cluster of granite rocks that make the beach look even prettier. This is a long sandy beach that is lined with white sand and crystal clear water. Alongside the beach you can see many huts and gazebos of various sizes that are for rent, so you can have a rest in the shade as you enjoy the scenery. Things to do in Tanjung Pinang Indonesia for your best attractions.

2. Bintan Blue Lake

Tanjung Pinang Bintan Indonesia points of interest, this manmade lake was originally formed in a sand quarry. The water in this lake is azure blue, similar to Kaolin Lake in Bangka and Blue Lagoon in Iceland. Bintan Blue Lake or more popularly known as Danau Biru Bintan can be reached by car or motorbike ride, both will take about 20 to 30 minutes of time.

Although there are many tourists that come to this place there is no ticket office and you can enter freely. The area around the lake itself is still an active sand quarry. 

3. Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Temp

If you are coming to the city of Tanjung Pinang, then you should definitely spare some time to visit this Chinese Buddhist temple, despite your faith. The temple is built in classical Chinese architecture and houses many statues. There are about 500 statues in this temple with sizes ranging from 1.7 meters to 2 meters. Each of the statues depicted one of the many Buddha’s disciples. You can even find out about the name of each statue from the name plaques that are carved under the statues.

The temple will definitely give you the nuance of being in China. This temple is located very nearby to the Raja Ali Haji airport, the airport of Tanjung Pinang. The traveling time from the airport to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva temple is about 10 minutes by car.

4. Penyengat Island

Penyengat Island has long been considered the birthplace of the Malay language and culture. This tiny island is about 2 km in length and 850 meters in width. Penyengat Island has located about 2 km from downtown Tanjung Pinang. On the island, you will be able to find many buildings and artifacts from the Johor sultanate, Pahang sultanate, Siak sultanate, Lingga sultanate as well as the Kingdom of Riau itself. Hence, Penyengat island has been registered by UNESCO the be made as a World Heritage site. The crossing from Tanjung Pinang to Penyengat Island will take only about 15 minutes by speed boat.

5. Treasure Bay Bintan

As its name suggests, treasure bay is truly a treasure. It is not just a resort complex. The size of this complex makes us think it is more appropriate to call it a resort city. Treasure bay has various luxurious facilities that will give you a memorable holiday experience.

Inside Treasure Bay, you can find the Canopy, which will provide you with a camping experience, but you can still enjoy the comfort and luxury like in a 5 stars resort. This is an activity that is nowadays popularly called glamping or glamorous camping. The Canopy has 41 tents which are surrounded by many greeneries and a view of the mangrove forest and sea in the distance. All the tents are equipped with air conditioning, beds complete with mosquito nets, an outdoor whirlpool tub, and a WiFi connection. To stay in the Canopy, you will have to pay around IDR 1.9 million a night for each tent.

Additionally, here in Treasure Bay, you will also find Crystal Lagoon. Crystal Lagoon is claimed to be the first man-made seawater lagoon in South East Asia. This lagoon presents an epic landscape with its azure blue water and soft sandy beach. The size of the lagoon itself is equal to 50 Olympic size swimming pools. The entrance to the lagoon is IDR 110,000 per person.

For all of you who are water sports lovers, then you will surely love Bintan Wake Park. The Bintan Wake Park provides wake-boarding facilities, which combine skateboarding and surfing. If wakeboarding is not your cup of tea then there are plenty of other alternative activities you can choose from like hovering above the water using a detonator or riding an underwater scooter.

6. Busung Desert

The vastness of Indonesia means that it has a diverse terrain and landscape. While the majority of Indonesia is covered by tropical rain forests, there are some other landscapes that you can find like the Busung desert. This desert was previously a bauxite mine. Nowadays, there are no longer any mining activities in the area and it becomes a unique stretch of sand that will make you feel like you are in Africa or the Middle East. This dessert is right on the roadside of Busung Highway and it is quite easy to reach. However, since there is no public transportation that passes Busung Highway, the only way for you to come here is by renting a car.

7. Mysterious Igloos

You must be curious if we mentioned igloos on Bintan Island. How can there be igloos in a tropical country like Indonesia? Well, these igloos are made from bricks. These igloos are originally furnace used by Suku Laut people to burn mangrove trees into charcoal. However, since these activities have been prohibited by the government, the furnaces have been abandoned. Nowadays, these dome-shaped buildings become somewhat of a tourist attraction in Bintan. Things to do in Tanjung Pinang Bintan Indonesia.

8. Mount Bintan

Bintan does not only have beautiful beaches. Here on Mount Bintan, you will be astonished by the beautiful scenery. From the peak of the mountain is located about 340 meters above sea level you will be able to see every corner of the island. The mountain slopes are not very very steep and will take you only about 2 hours of trekking to reach the top to be able to have a magnificent view of Bintan Island. Along the way to the top, you will be able to see various animals and also a waterfall.

9. White Sands Island

White Sands Island is not your usual resort. It offers you a unique tropical holiday experience on a private island. Here you as guests will be able to snorkel and enjoy the underwater beauty, kayaking around the island or camping underneath the stars. White Sands Island can be reached by the pier that is located on Trikora Km 38. The pier itself is about 45 minutes drive from Tanjung Pinang. From the pier, it will take about another 15 minutes to ride on a boat to reach White Sands Island. Entry to White Sands Island will cost about IDR 117,000 per person.

10. Ria Bintan Golf Club

One of the oldest and most phenomenal golf clubs, Ria Bintan offers you a unique experience of having a game of golf with a background view of the ocean. Ria Bintan Golf Club is located right at the seaside with a magnificent view of the ocean and is surrounded by many types of greenery. This 18 holes golf course is also equipped with a driving range for you to practice before you hit the green, things to do in Tanjung Pinang Indonesia.