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| | Bintan Tour & Travel Packages |  | | Largest island of the Riau archipelago in the South China Sea, Indonesia; area 1,075 sq km/ 415 sq mi. Bintan is Indonesia's main bauxite producer. The low-lying, often marshy island also produces timber, rubber, tin, pepper, and gambier (a woody vine whose leaves are used in tanning). The main town and port is Tanjung Penang. There is an airfield in the north. The bauxite mines here are the biggest in Asia, producing about 1 million tonnes a year, mainly for export to Japan. | | Tourist Attractions | Bintan Island is amidst the natural tropical greenery. Beautiful beaches are abounded in coconut trees, wide blue sea, hills as well as mangroves. The nature lovers can enjoy a fascinating romantic ambiance out here. The resort is overlooking the splendid South China Sea. The guests of this hotel can visit the nearby attraction, Banyan Tree Golf Club. The highest mountain on the Bintan Island, Indonesia, Bintan Besar, is the remnants of an old volcano, and at an elevation of 376 m, is the highest point on the Riau Archipelago. It is also the only place where one can get to see the vestiges of the tropical rain forests, that at one time covered the whole of Bintan Island, Indonesia.Tanjung Pinang is the main port town on Bintan Island, Indonesia. The town has a Museum located on Katamso Street, which is open to the public. There is also the 28m tall Raja Haji Fisabillah Monument of Struggle, which was raised in memory of the hero Raja Haji who died during the battle for Malacca. Another popular tourist attraction here is the Sungai Ular (Snake River) Buddhist Temple, opposite the harbor in Tanjung Pinang. The most popular beach on the east coast of Bintan Island, Indonesia, is the Trikora Beach. The sand is white, the water is spotless, and it is a great place to relax in.Bintan Island, Indonesia, is also a well-known for the numerous activities that tourists can engage in while on a holiday. Watersports, like kayaking, snorkeling, diving, scuba-diving, fishing, and swimming are the most popular activities of Bintan Island, Indonesia. From virgin white sands to crystal clear waters and colorful coral reefs, one can indeed find everything for a picture-perfect holiday in the Bintan Island, Indonesia. | | Shopping In Bintan | | With a wide array of exotic Indonesian gifts, cultural artifacts, Indonesian batik wear, local delicacies, you'll find more than your mind can possibly imagine here at Bintan, regardless if you're just window shopping or on an earnest quest for a unique souvenir item to bring home. The Real Bandung Factory Outlet (Bandung’s largets factory outlet retail welcomes one and all to enjoy quality fashionwear at factory prices. The store takes up an entire building located just beside the Bandar Bentan Telani (BBT) ferry terminal. The store is operational from 8.00am to 8.00pm daily, shoppers-both locals and tourists alike – can enjoy endless hours of browsing through racks of quality clothes and accessories at affordable prices. | | Bintan Cuisine | | In the hotels is nearly every food available. This reaches from the traditional Indonesian food over the usual European food to some Sushi-Bars. Hello-Hello Restaurant. In Pasar Oleh-Oleh. Offers authentic Indonesian food at almost-reasonable prices. | | Weather | The dry calm season from late March to early November is characterized by clear sunny days and calm pristine waters. While from late November to early March is generally the windier season with passing showers, although one can still get good sun throughout the day. | | Currency | | The main currency used in Indonesia is the Rupiah (Rp); however the Singapore Dollar (S$) is widely accepted at the resorts and Pasar Oleh Oleh. Most hotels accept Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit card payments. Should you be heading down south to the greater Bintan for some sightseeing and shopping, it is advisable to have ready notes and coins in Indonesian Rupiah (Rp) |
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