Bintan Sand Dunes

Bintan Sand Dunes, also known as Gurun Pasir Busung or Telaga Biru Desert, is an expansive sand dune area in Busung Village, Seri Kuala Lobam, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands. Formed on a former bauxite mining site, it features rolling light-colored dunes surrounding a striking turquoise lake. The desert-like landscape contrasts with tropical surroundings and has become a popular photography and sightseeing destination for visitors exploring central Bintan.

Visitors can expect a wide open desert-like landscape of pale sand dunes with undulating ridges and slopes surrounding a bright turquoise-blue lake known as Telaga Biru. The area is largely barren with minimal vegetation and no shade, offering panoramic views ideal for photography. Visitors can walk on the dunes, explore viewpoints around the lake, and use photo props and ATV rides offered locally. The site is exposed and hot, with facilities limited to basic parking and stalls near the entrance.

The site is a former bauxite mining area in Busung that was abandoned after mining operations ceased. Subsequent erosion and excavation left behind large sand deposits and a water-filled pit that formed the turquoise Telaga Biru lake, creating the present dune landscape.