9 places to discover
Air Terjun Aek Martua is a tiered waterfall located in Desa Tangun, Kecamatan Bangun Purba, Kabupaten Rokan Hulu, Riau, Indonesia. Situated within a forested area near the border of Riau and North Sumatra, it is known for its seven cascade levels flowing over rocky terraces. The site is a popular natural attraction in Rokan Hulu, offering clear pools, surrounding secondary forest, and relatively accessible trekking paths for visitors.
Danau Naga Sakti is a natural freshwater lake located in Desa Benayah, Kecamatan Pusako, Kabupaten Siak, Riau, Indonesia. Surrounded by peat swamp forest and lowland vegetation, the lake is known for its calm, dark waters and folklore of a guardian dragon (Naga Sakti). It is a local nature tourism destination valued for its tranquil scenery, fishing and boating activities, and cultural importance to the surrounding Malay community.
Istana Siak Sri Indrapura, also known as Asserayah Al-Hasyimiah Palace, is a historic royal palace located in Siak town, Siak Regency, Riau Province, on the banks of the Siak River. Built in 1889 by Sultan Syarif Hasyim Abdul Jalil Syaifuddin, it served as the residence of the Siak Sri Indrapura Sultanate. The palace blends Malay, Moorish and European architectural styles and now functions as a museum housing royal regalia, ceramics, and historic artifacts.
Kompleks Candi Muara Takus is an ancient Buddhist temple complex located in Muara Takus Village, XIII Koto Kampar, Kampar Regency, Riau, Indonesia, on the banks of the Kampar Kanan River. Dating from the 7th to 12th centuries and associated with the Srivijaya Empire, it is one of the largest and best-preserved Buddhist sites in Sumatra. The complex features brick stupas and temples including Candi Tua, Candi Bungsu, Candi Mahligai and Candi Palangka, showcasing Mahayana Buddhist architecture.
Ombak Bono is a natural tidal bore phenomenon on the Kampar River at Teluk Meranti in Pelalawan Regency, Riau, Indonesia. It occurs where tidal seawater from the Malacca Strait meets the river flow, creating large, long-traveling waves up to several meters high. Notable as one of the few river tidal bores suitable for surfing, it attracts surfers and spectators and is the focus of the annual Festival Bono.
Pantai Ketapang is a coastal beach on Pulau Rupat in Kecamatan Rupat, Kabupaten Bengkalis, Riau, Indonesia. Located on the northern coast of Rupat Island facing the Strait of Malacca, it is known for its long stretch of light-colored sand, calm shallow waters and casuarina and ketapang trees lining the shore. The beach is a popular local recreation area for residents of Rupat and visitors arriving via Dumai, offering a quiet natural setting away from urban areas.
Taman Nasional Bukit Tiga Puluh is a lowland tropical rainforest national park straddling Riau and Jambi provinces in central Sumatra, Indonesia, with its Riau section in Batang Gangsal, Indragiri Hulu. Established in 1995 and expanded in 2002, it covers about 144,223 hectares. It is notable as one of the last large lowland forests in Sumatra and a critical habitat for endangered Sumatran tiger, Sumatran orangutan, Asian elephant, and indigenous Talang Mamak and Orang Rimba communities.
Taman Nasional Tesso Nilo is a lowland rainforest national park located in Pelalawan and Indragiri Hulu regencies in Riau Province, Sumatra, Indonesia, with its main access around Ukui in Pelalawan. Established in 2004, it protects one of Sumatra's last remaining lowland rainforests. It is notable for its high plant diversity, including dipterocarp forests, and as critical habitat for the critically endangered Sumatran elephant and Sumatran tiger.
Ulu Kasok is a hilltop viewpoint in Desa Pulau Gadang, Kecamatan XIII Koto Kampar, Kabupaten Kampar, Riau, Indonesia, overlooking the Koto Panjang Reservoir formed by the Koto Panjang Hydroelectric Dam. Often called the Raja Ampat of Riau, it offers panoramic views of the reservoir's forested islands and winding waterways. Developed as a community-based ecotourism site, it features viewing platforms and photo spots and is notable for its scenic landscape and accessibility from Pekanbaru.