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Places to Visit in Riau Islands, Indonesia

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500 Lohan Temple

500 Lohan Temple, officially Vihara Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, is a large Chinese-Buddhist temple located at Km 14 on Jalan Asia Afrika in Tanjung Pinang, Bintan Island, Riau Islands. It is notable for its 500 life-sized stone statues of arhats (Lohan), each with distinct facial expressions and poses, arranged in an open courtyard. The complex also features main prayer halls, Buddhist iconography and landscaped gardens, making it a prominent religious and visitor site in Tanjung Pinang.

Tanjung Pinang, Riau IslandsTemple

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Alif Stone Park

Alif Stone Park (Taman Batu Alif) is a coastal nature park in Sepempang Village, East Bunguran, Natuna Regency, Riau Islands. It is known for its large granite rock formations scattered along the beach and shoreline, part of the Natuna UNESCO Global Geopark. The site combines natural geological features, sandy beach, and sea views, and is a popular visitor destination for sightseeing, photography and geology appreciation.

Natuna, Riau IslandsPark

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Anambas Islands

The Anambas Islands are an archipelago of about 255 islands in the South China Sea, forming Anambas Islands Regency in Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Located between Peninsular Malaysia and Borneo, the regency is centered on Tarempa on Siantan Island. Known for clear turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, coral reefs and marine biodiversity, the islands are recognized as a marine conservation area and emerging ecotourism destination accessible mainly by ferry and small aircraft.

Anambas Islands, Riau IslandsIsland

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Avalokitesvara Graha Temple

Avalokitesvara Graha Temple is a prominent Buddhist temple located on Bintan Island near Tanjung Pinang in the Riau Islands, Indonesia. Completed in the late 2000s, it is known for its large outdoor statue of Avalokitesvara (Guan Yin) and extensive grounds featuring hundreds of Arhat statues. The complex serves as a place of worship and a visitor attraction, combining religious architecture, landscaped gardens, and panoramic views of the surrounding area.

Tanjung Pinang, Riau IslandsTemple

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Barelang Bridge

Barelang Bridge is a chain of six bridges connecting the islands of Batam, Rempang and Galang in Batam City, Riau Islands, Indonesia. The most famous is the cable-stayed Tengku Fisabilillah Bridge linking Batam and Tonton islands. Built between 1992 and 1998 under the initiative of B. J. Habibie to support industrial development, it has become the iconic landmark of Batam, known for its distinctive architecture and panoramic views over the strait.

Batam, Riau IslandsMonument

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Benan Island

Benan Island (Pulau Benan) is a small inhabited island in Senayang District, Lingga Regency, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Located between Batam and Lingga in the South China Sea, it is known for its traditional Malay stilt fishing village, clear turquoise waters, and extensive mangrove ecosystems. The island is developed as a community-based marine ecotourism destination, offering village life, mangrove tours, and snorkeling while preserving local fishing traditions and coastal environment.

Lingga, Riau IslandsIsland

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Bintan Mangrove

Bintan Mangrove is a protected mangrove forest along the Sebong River in Teluk Sebong, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands, Indonesia. The site is a popular eco-tourism attraction within the Lagoi tourism area, known for its dense mangrove ecosystem and river cruise experience. Visitors explore winding waterways by boat to observe wildlife and learn about mangrove conservation. It is notable for its biodiversity, tranquil river landscape, and role in coastal protection and environmental education.

Bintan, Riau IslandsNature Reserve

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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.

Bintan, Riau IslandsNatural Attraction

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Dungun Beach

Dungun Beach is a coastal attraction located in Dungun Village, Lingga Timur District, Lingga Regency, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Situated on the eastern coast of Lingga Island, it is known for its stretch of white sandy shoreline, calm clear waters and views of nearby islets. The beach is a local recreational area used for leisure, swimming and photography, and is valued for its relatively quiet and natural setting away from urban development.

Lingga, Riau IslandsBeach

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Grand Mosque of Batam

The Grand Mosque of Batam, known locally as Masjid Agung Batam, is the main mosque of Batam City in the Riau Islands Province. Located in Batam Centre near the municipal government complex and Dataran Engku Putri, it is notable for its distinctive modern pyramid-shaped roof without a conventional dome, large prayer hall, and tall minaret. Completed in the early 2000s, it serves as the city's principal Islamic centre and landmark.

Batam, Riau IslandsMosque

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Lagoi Bay

Lagoi Bay is a developed beach resort area on the northern coast of Bintan Island in the Riau Islands Province, Indonesia, within the Bintan Resorts integrated tourism zone. It features a curved white-sand beach with calm, clear waters facing the South China Sea. Notable for its resort infrastructure, Plaza Lagoi, Lake Lagoi, and water sports facilities, it serves as the central beach hub of Bintan Resorts and is accessible via ferry from Singapore.

Bintan, Riau IslandsBeach

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Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple

Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple is one of the largest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, located in Sungai Panas, Batam Kota, Batam, Riau Islands, Indonesia. Built to honor Maitreya Buddha, it features expansive halls, large Buddha statues, and traditional Chinese-Buddhist architecture. Established in the 1990s, it serves as a major religious and cultural center for the Buddhist community and attracts visitors for its architecture, vegetarian cuisine, and serene atmosphere.

Batam, Riau IslandsTemple

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Mount Daik

Mount Daik (Gunung Daik) is the iconic triple-peaked mountain on Lingga Island in Lingga Regency, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Rising to about 1,165 meters above sea level, it is the highest point in the province and a prominent natural landmark visible across the archipelago. The mountain is known for its dense tropical forest, distinctive three peaks, and long-standing importance as a cultural symbol of the Malay world.

Lingga, Riau IslandsNatural Attraction

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Mount Ranai

Mount Ranai (Gunung Ranai) is the highest peak on Bunguran Island in Natuna Regency, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Rising above the town of Ranai, it is the most prominent natural landmark in the Natuna archipelago. The mountain is characterized by tropical forest, rocky slopes and panoramic views over Ranai town, coastline and surrounding islands, and forms part of the Natuna Geopark landscape.

Natuna, Riau IslandsNatural Attraction

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Penyengat Island

Penyengat Island (Pulau Penyengat) is a small heritage island located off the coast of Tanjung Pinang in the Riau Islands, Indonesia. It served as the center of the Riau-Lingga Sultanate in the 19th century and is renowned as a center of Malay culture and Islamic heritage. The island is best known for the Sultan Riau Grand Mosque and well-preserved royal tombs, palaces and cultural sites.

Tanjung Pinang, Riau IslandsIsland

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Pongkar Beach

Pongkar Beach is a sandy coastal attraction located in Pongkar Village, Tebing District, on the northwest coast of Karimun Island in Karimun Regency, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Known for its white sandy shoreline, clear shallow water, granite boulders and sunset views over the Malacca Strait, it is one of Karimun's most visited beaches. The beach is accessible by road from Tanjung Balai Karimun and offers basic visitor facilities for day visits and recreation.

Karimun, Riau IslandsBeach

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Resun Waterfall

Resun Waterfall, known locally as Air Terjun Resun, is a natural waterfall located in Resun Village, Lingga Utara District, Lingga Regency, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Situated on Lingga Island at the foot of Mount Daik, it is among the tallest waterfalls in the province with a multi-tiered cascade flowing through dense tropical forest. The site is notable for its natural forest setting, clear pools, and relatively undeveloped character, attracting visitors seeking nature-based sightseeing.

Lingga, Riau IslandsWaterfall

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Setanau Island

Setanau Island (Pulau Setanau) is a small uninhabited coastal island off the west coast of Bunguran Island in Natuna Regency, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Located a short boat ride from Ranai, it is known for its white sandy beach, clear turquoise water, and granite rock formations. The island is a popular day-trip destination for swimming, snorkeling, photography, and camping, offering an undeveloped natural setting within the Natuna archipelago.

Natuna, Riau IslandsIsland

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Sultan Mahmud Riayat Syah Tomb

Sultan Mahmud Riayat Syah Tomb is a historic royal tomb located on Bukit Cengkeh hill in Daik, Lingga Regency, Riau Islands, Indonesia. It is the burial place of Sultan Mahmud Riayat Syah, ruler of the Johor-Riau-Lingga Sultanate from 1761 to 1812. The site is recognized as a cultural heritage site and is notable for its hilltop setting, historical importance to Malay history, and role as a pilgrimage and heritage tourism destination in Lingga.

Lingga, Riau IslandsMemorial

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Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alamsyah Museum

The Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alamsyah Museum is a cultural and historical museum in Tanjung Pinang, capital of the Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Located on Jalan Ketapang, it is dedicated to the heritage of the Riau-Lingga Sultanate and Malay culture. Named after Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alamsyah, the museum displays royal regalia, traditional costumes, manuscripts, ceramics, and archaeological collections documenting the region's history.

Tanjung Pinang, Riau IslandsMuseum

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Temburun Waterfall

Temburun Waterfall, known locally as Air Terjun Temburun, is a multi-tiered waterfall located in Temburun Village, Siantan District on Siantan Island, Anambas Islands Regency, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. The waterfall consists of seven cascades flowing from the island's forested hills and is noted for flowing directly toward the sea. Surrounded by dense tropical forest, it is one of the main natural attractions of the Anambas archipelago and accessible via a short trek from the village.

Anambas Islands, Riau IslandsWaterfall

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Treasure Bay Bintan

Treasure Bay Bintan is a large integrated tourism development in Lagoi, Teluk Sebong, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands, Indonesia. Centered around the 6.3-hectare Crystal Lagoon, the largest man-made seawater lagoon in Southeast Asia, it is known for its clear turquoise water and white sandy shoreline. The site offers resort accommodation, water sports and recreational facilities within the Bintan Resorts area, attracting day visitors and overnight guests from Singapore and nearby cities.

Bintan, Riau IslandsPark

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Trikora Beach

Trikora Beach is a long stretch of coastline on the eastern side of Bintan Island in the Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Known for its white sandy shore, clear turquoise water and scattered granite boulders, it extends for several kilometers and is divided into Trikora 1 to 4. The beach is a popular visitor destination for its calm waters, traditional fishing villages and resort-lined coast.

Bintan, Riau IslandsBeach

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White Sands Island

White Sands Island is a small uninhabited coastal island off the east coast of Bintan in the Riau Islands Province, Indonesia. Known for its fine white sand beach and clear shallow turquoise waters, it is accessed by short boat trips from mainland Bintan. The island is visited for day trips, swimming and snorkeling, offering an undeveloped natural beach setting with minimal facilities and a secluded atmosphere near Trikora Beach.

Bintan, Riau IslandsIsland