Batam

Riau Islands, Indonesia holds a large and bustling city of Batam. The city administrative area includes islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang, as well as several small islands. The emerging tourist destination of Batam is the most loved and revered place of the tourists because of the plethora of attractions and activities it offers. Right from its ancient housings to the high-end shopping centres makes this place a tourist paradise. Barelang Bridge makes the iconic landmark of the city. It is a combination of six full swing bridges connecting the islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang. Nagoya makes the popular religious destination of Batam. The huge Buddhist Temple famed by the name The Laughing Buddha Temple, Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya, makes a famous pilgrimage for the buddha devotees. Another Buddhist temple to visit here is the Vihara Buddhi Bakti Temple.

Masjid Kuning (Yellow Mosque) is also an important religious place to be visited here. Apart from the religious and historical sites, the city is all adorned with the beautiful resorts, spas, restaurants, and cafes all over. They make a perfect spot for the ones willing to enjoy the nightlife here. The city gives immense pleasure of immersing into its mouthwatering fresh seafood and delicacies. Batam holds good and clean beaches. The adjoining water body provides excellent diving and snorkelling opportunities as the place holds an incredible underwater kingdom. One can also look for the numerous water activities here. Batam holds some of the exotic golf grounds of the world. Batam Hills Golf Resort, the Palm Springs Golf, Beach Resort or the Padang Golf Sukajadi are the most revered golf courses here. One must not miss the rejuvenating spas and massage centres here. Noting can beat the relaxation of getting a refreshing massage at the exotic spas here.