Riau Islands - 8 Attractions You Must Visit

Types of Attractions in Riau Islands

Islands (3)

1 Day Treks (1)

Beaches (1)

Bridges (1)

Dunes (1)

Lake/ River/ Ponds (1)

Mosques (1)

Mountain Peaks (1)

Popular Activities And Trips in Riau Islands

List of Attractions in Riau Islands

Bintan Blue Lake

Lake/ River/ Ponds

Dunes

A desert-like white sand dune with a beautiful blue lake. Although seems to be naturally made, the sand dunes are the result of sand mining.

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Galang Island

Islands

Galang is an island of 80 km2 located 25 mi southeast of Batam, belonging to a group of three islands called Barelang. Part of the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia, Galang is located just south of Batam and Rempang which themselves are just south of Singapore and Johor. The nearest city to Galang is Tanjung Pinang on Bintan, about a 30-minute boat ride away. The island is connected by the Barelang Bridge to Rempang and Batam.

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Jembatan Barelang

Bridges

The Barelang Bridge is a chain of 6 bridges of various types that connect the islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang, Riau Islands built in 1997. Barelang also refers to the islands themselves, which are all administratively part of the municipality of Batam. The smaller islands of Tonton, Nipah, and Setotok connect Batam and Rempang. The entire Barelang region covers 715 km².

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Mesjid Raya Sultan Riau

Mosques

Masjid Raya Mosque on Penyengat Island is located outside Tanjung Pinang on Bintan island, Indonesia. The mosque was built in 1844 and is today one of Tanjung Pinang's most popular attractions for visitors.

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Penyengat Island

Islands

Penyengat Island, Pulau Penyengat in Indonesian is an island in Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. It lies just off Bintan Island, close to Tanjung Pinang, the capital of Riau Islands Province. The island has historical significance, dating back to the 18th Century, when it was established as a fort as part of the Sultanate of Johor-Riau by the Bugis. It is one of tourist attractions in Riau Islands.

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Ranai Mount

1 Day Treks

Mountain Peaks

This is a beautiful greenish mountain which was located in the heart of Riau island and is very popular among trekkers. The view from the top of the mount is very astonishing and it makes this place very popular. This place is now an upcoming tourist attraction in Indonesia.

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Sambu Island

Islands

Sambu is a minor island in Riau Islands Province of Indonesia. It is located on the north-western side of Batam island. It is now a growing tourist attraction in Riau island.

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Trikora Beach

Beaches

A popular hang-out for local visitors from Tanjung Pinang as well as foreign backpackers. Since then, the backpacker scene has largely given way to larger developments and other tourist destinations that have popped up along the east coast. This beach is now getting popular among tourists and it was developing by introducing so may water rides and more.

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