Printable maps of Batam Island
Interactive maps of hiking and biking routes around Batam Island
1. You can zoom in/out using your mouse wheel, as well as move the map of Batam Island with your mouse.2. This interactive map presents two modes: 'Biking Routes' and 'Hiking Routes'. Use the '+' button on the map to switch between them.
Railway and landscape maps of Batam Island area
This Batam Island map has two modes: 'Railway Network' and 'Landscape & Rural Map'. Use the '+' button on the map to navigate.City tours, excursions and tickets in Batam Island and surroundings
Overview of festivals and celebrations in Indonesia
The Feast of the Sacrifice (Eid al-Adha) follows the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. This is a Muslim holiday. This day is an official holiday. It is dedicated to a religious event: the Allah through the Archangel Jibrīl commanded Ibrahim to sacrifice his son. He was replaced by a lamb at the last moment. Thousands of people gather at the Istiqlal mosque in Jakarta on this day. People go to visit and invite guests on this day. It is customary to meet this day in new clothes. Therefore, the holiday is one more reason for shopping. … Open
Photogallery of Batam Island sights
Our guide to Batam Island
Traditions and mentality of Batam Island
The locals here on the island will gladly talk with you, share a cigarette, beg for some money, and ask about a homeland. The island’s inhabitants are pretty curious and can freely meet any person they got interested in. People here have a very light attitude to the world – they even used not to lock their doors at all. However, in spite of all these facts, it’s considered to be improperly to elevate … Open 
Travel guide to Batam Island
Fans of beach recreation will be pleased with the choice of resorts for any taste. Nongsa is often referred to as the most prestigious resort of the region. It is the location of the most comfortable beaches, high-class restaurants, modern entertainment centers, and luxurious hotels. Waterfront is also very popular with fans of comfort. This resort area is rich in sports centers specializing in various water … Open
Batam Island for children - what to visit
Your kid is found of extreme activities? Then Cabana Club worth visiting! Bunch of various entertainments is waiting for the tourists. Here your children and you can ride a jeep, try waterskiing, learn how to ride a sea kayak or rent snorkeling or fishing equipment. You can teach your kid how to ride water skies or surf in Batam WakePark or CableSki Park. But remember that small children are not able doing … Open
Shopping, streets and outlets
Batam Island, just like some other local islands, is a part of the free trade zone. Here you can find a great variety of goods by the world leading producers and for a very good price. Besides, if you want to buy inexpensive but qualitative clothes, then you can find it among the local producers, like Sofie, Ferry Sunarto, Kisoon Harto, Ali Charisma, Talisa House, Biyan, Ghea, Sebastian’s, Poppy Dharsono, … Open
Best beaches
Fans of water sports prefer Waterfront beaches, as there are excellent conditions for surfing, and vacationers can enjoy water skiing and diversify leisure with more extreme entertainment. This part of the coast is characterized by significant wind and strong waves, so it won’t be the best place to stay with young children. Fans of evening entertainment, on the contrary, are sure to enjoy Waterfront, as there … Open
Cuisine and top restaurants
Wabi (omelette with nuts and greens) would be a perfect start of a day; for lunch, you could order the original dish consisted of sliced vegetables with flavoring made of fresh chicken, turtle, or pig blood – «Lawar». As for a snack, try Sate – the local version of barbecue; the dish is usually cooked from fish. However, nowadays you can also find veggie, seafood, chicken, beef, or mutton version of the dish. … Open
