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| Batam Tour & Travel Packages |
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Batam is one of the 3,000 islands in the Riau Archipelago and is closest to Singapore. It is only 20 km away from Singapore and the ferry ride is about 45 minutes. You can see the tall skyscrapers in Singapore from Batam. Due to the developments in the tourism industry and infrastructure projects, Batam continues to attract tourists and foreign investors. Batam is about two-third the size of Singapore was an island of forests. However, the development of the export processing zone is impressive after years of development by the Indonesian central and local governments. |
| Tourist Attractions |
Nagoya - The heart of Batam and its largest town, Nagoya has all that you want to have a good time. You can find numerous shops, restaurants, hotels, discos, karaoke, cinemas, bars, music lounges, shopping plaza, night markets and more. Most banks and money changers are also situated here. Batam Centre - The up and coming "Orchard Road" is the commercial centre of Batam. The largest shopping centre in Batam - Matahari, is located here. In addition, you can find banks, post office, departmental stores, restaurants and residential complexes. Nongsa - Nestled on the north eastern extreme of the island, Nongsa serves as another gateway to Batam. Golf courses, resort hotels, marinas, chalet style bungalows and many tourist activities can be found here. |
| Shopping In Batam |
Satisfaction is guaranteed at Batam Shopping Mall, the island's largest and newest shopping center featuring a full range of goods, from perfume and clothing, to hardware and software. Other shopping centers include Megamall, Batam City Squa re, Luck Plaza, Nagoya Hill, Megamall Batam Center, and many more. Moreover, shopping is duty free throughout the island. |
| Batam Cuisine |
A variety of local and international cuisine is served in hundreds of restaurants and eating places in Batam. This includes European, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indian, and Malay food. Batam is popular for its fresh seafood, which is widely available throughout the island. |
| Weather |
The sunny days within dry season between May and September are warm and pleasent, while the rainy season is between October and April, tropical showers will alternate with clear sky and sunshine. The average temperature of the day in coastal areas varies from about 28ºC (82ºF) during May, June, July to about 30ºC (86ºF) in March and October. It is approximately one and half hours drive to the highland where temperature varies from 16ºC to 26ºC and it is known to drop about 8ºC during the night. The humidity is high (from a minimum of 70% to a maximum of 96%). The weather is most pleasent between May to September. |
| Currency |
| The currency of Batam is Rupiah |
