Batam Travel Guide

You Are Going To Love Batam
Batam is the largest city in the Riau Islands Province, which is directly neighboring Singapore and Malaysia. There are so many places that can be visited here.




Top 5 Reason To Visit Batam

1. Barelang Bridge



Barelang is one of the icons in Batam. Barelang Bridge consists of 6 bridges connecting several islands, namely Batam Island, Tonton Island, Nipah Island, Rempang Island, Galang Island, and Galang Baru Island in Batam. The names of the six bridges also differ. Tengku Fisabilillah Bridge (Bridge 1), the largest and longest bridge, Nara Singa Bridge (Bridge 2), Raja Ali Haji Bridge (Bridge 3), Sultan Zainal Abidin Bridge (Bridge 4), Tuanku Tambusai Bridge (Bridge 5), and finally The Tuanku Kecik Bridge (Bridge 6).

2. Ex Camp Vietnam




There are also tourist attractions 'Ex Camp Vietnam' in Batam. Ex Camp Vietnam itself is located near bridge 5, Barelang. There are many historical places that can be used as a spot there, such as hospital, schools, churches, temples, prisons, and many more. There is also a replica of the ship that Vietnamese refugees used to use to find shelter. When visiting there we will also be welcomed friendly by the monkeys that live there.

3. Elyora Beach




Elyora Beach is located at the end of Barelang. This sand beach is pure white. Eleora Beach is still very clean. Here there is also a Gazebo that allows us to relax on the edge of a beautiful white beach while waiting for the sunset here.

4. Coastarina




Mega Coastarina Batam tour is an amusement park that has become the pride and mainstay of Batam tourism which has been officially from 2009. There are lots of games that can be played on this Coastarina, such as Spin Tower and Ferris wheel. Not only to play on a variety of existing rides, often also just to relax to enjoy the view on the beach. In Coastarina itself we can rent bicycles and go around the Coastarina.

5. Tangga Seribu Habibie (Thousand Habibie Stairs)



Location of the Thousand Stairs is quite shady with trees around and a gentle breeze, Thousand Stairs tour you can visit while on vacation to Batam. The name of the Thousand Habibie Ladder was taken because this place was once the residence of the 5th President of Indonesia, B J Habibie.


What To Do In Batam

1. Enjoy The Beautiful View



Vacation in Batam, not just a normal road, but we will be treated to beautiful scenery. Visitors can enjoy the view of the forests that are still abundant in Batam, and also enjoy the beautiful sunset views in the eyes. There are many places that have views that are no less interesting than other places.

2. Historical Tour



Visitors not only just enjoy the scenery, but also will get knowledge. Like the history of how the Vietnam Camp was formed, and also the construction of the very historic Barelang Bridge. Knowledge about the history of Batam which can really add insight into the visitor.

3. Build Your Way To Happiness



Don't forget to have fun. In Batam there are many interesting places that can make visitors enjoy meeting. Coastarina for example, there are many games that can be enjoyed, and also relaxing. Make happy memories when playing with family or friends. Guaranteed, holiday visitors will be very pleasant. 


When To Visit Batam
The best to visit Batam Island is from February to August.

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How To Get To Batam

Ferry

Visitors can get to Batam by using Ferry transportation from Singapore and Malaysia, because Batam is next door to them. From Singapore the travel time is only 45 minutes.

Plane

Visitors can use the flight service, and will be dropped off at Batam's Hang Nadim international airport.

Where To Stay In Batam

Planet Holiday Hotel & Residence has 4 stars with complete facilities. A fee of Rp. 429,000 for the night.

Swiss-Inn Batam is a 3-star hotel in Batam, with complete facilities there in.

Who To Get Around Batam

Public Transportation

There are lots of public transportation in Batam that can be used by visitors, of course, with affordable tickets.

Car

Visitors can also explore the city of Batam by car, and get around Batam Island.

The Cost Of Living On Batam

Nagoya Hill Mall

Nagoya Hill Mall is one of the biggest malls in Batam. This mall sells many things, especially souvenirs and souvenirs. The price of goods or food here is fairly cheap compared to other malls. If you want to buy souvenirs for food, clothes, bags, chocolates, visitors can find them here at affordable prices.

BCS Mall

BCS Mall is the center of the shopping center. Visitors can find lots of varied items and foods to be used as souvenirs. Many shops sell souvenirs, such as bracelets, key chains, etc., at affordable prices. Here visitors can also find brandid items that visitors can buy such as bags, shoes, clothes, and others. But visitors must spend more money for it, because the brandid goods have expensive prices.

Grand Mall

Unlike the Grand Mall. Here only branded shops are available, automatically selling goods at high prices. He provides brandid bags that we don't find in other malls, as well as shoes, clothes, and so on. Grand Mall is a new Mall that is now the main attraction for visitors because of the more luxurious buildings and shops inside which almost all of its contents are shops that have names in the world, such as Adidas and Nike shoe stores.

Where To Eat In Batam

Tanjung Pinang

Many dining options in Batam, one of the most famous is Tanjung Pinang. There are many sellers selling seafood that is a mainstay of the city of Batam. One of them is Gong-Gong. Gongs are only around the Malay sea, and are nowhere to be found. Therefore, visitors may not miss tasting this typical Batam seafood dish Tangjung Pinang.