Sightseeing in Bintan Island - what to see. Complete travel guide

For many years, the beautiful island of Bintan has being attracting tourists with its amazing scenery, interesting sights and extensive beaches. This is one of the few places in the world that has managed to preserve pristine natural beauty. A variety of historical and cultural monuments complement natural splendor. Many tourists are attracted to the Indonesian island by picturesque beaches. The length of coastline is more than a hundred kilometers.

The main part of tour sights are natural attractions, the starting point of the study is Mountain Gunung Bintan. The mountain is only 340 meters high, but the path to the top passes through incredibly beautiful tropical forests. Here, there is the small zoo in jungle; the main inhabitants of which are rare species of birds and silver monkeys, typical representatives of local fauna. Nearby there is a beautiful waterfall, which is available for swimming. Excellent viewing platform for admiring the surrounding scenery is situated on the top.

Each local town has objects for study; traditionally Tanjung Uban attracts shoppers. It has no equal in the number of craft shops and souvenir stalls, and many travelers visit them as museums. It’s worth go to the coast, where a very unusual seating area is equipped, to appreciate the complexity of local craft traditions. Small wooden bridges are equipped above the sea, there you can admire the sunset. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

The old fishing village of Senggarang is famous for its unique architectural monuments. Ancient Buddhist temples, true embodiments of national traditions, are of particular interest. Each temple is a large-scale architectural complex complemented by sculptural decorations and amazing landscaped garden. It’s noteworthy that every local church has its own amazing story. Religious buildings to the island have attracted thousands of pilgrims from all over the world for many hundreds of years. The fishing village is famous for its natural attractions. A huge banyan tree can be seen next to one of the local churches. According to scientists, the age of the tree is more than a thousand years.

It’s certainly worth visiting Pulau Penyengat , the former thriving center of Malay Empire. The history of the town is very interesting; in the late 19th century, it had no equal in beauty and diversity of architectural structures. The sultan has heard about the intention of the Dutch invaders to seize priceless cultural trophies, so he ordered to destruct all the local temples and palaces. Thus a significant part of the rich historical and artistic heritage was lost.

Some cultural monuments have survived to the present day, including the Royal Mausoleum and beautiful palaces belonging to wealthy families. There are monuments of colonial times in the city. Dutch fort was built immediately after the capture of the island. Near the defensive building there is one of the most unusual and mysterious historical sites, the mosque of the early 19th century. Despite its age, the building has preserved perfectly; many scientists believe that the secret of its inviolability is egg white. That’s only a small part of noteworthy sightseeing objects of Pulau Bintan.

Fans of shopping will like Bintan Island as there are many colorful markets and shops with affordable prices. Pasar Ole Ole is, without a doubt, the largest and the most interesting market that tourists will find very exciting to attend. Here vacationers will find hundreds of souvenir types, local crafts, and popular national products. Luxurious locally produced batik remains one of the most popular souvenirs among foreign guests. Vacationers will find fabrics with thousands of different prints and color combinations.

The island has everything needed for active recreation, so sports fans will definitely not be disappointed. On Bintan, there are four high-quality golf clubs that were designed and developed by internationally famous golf players. Active tourists will also like their visit to Usahatama, a popular carting center. Finally, there are several modern centers specializing in water sports on Bintan. A visit to the elephant park will surely not be forgotten. To the service of guests, the park offers interesting and educational excursions. Everyone is welcome to try to ride an elephant and enjoy such an unusual ride in the park, making a memorable photo-shoot afterwards. Needless to say, such entertainment is particularly popular among travelers with children.