Indonesia’s holiday resort! 9 must-see tourist spots on Batam Island

Batam Island belongs to Indonesia, but it is a unique island in that it is better to access it from Singapore. It is an island with a thriving industry as it is considered a free trade zone, but that is not all. It is also a popular tourist resort island for holidays from Singapore and Jakarta. By the way, Batam Island is close to Singapore, so it is interesting that the prices are displayed in Singapore dollars and Indonesian rupiahs!

In addition to beautiful beaches, Batam Island is dotted with many attractions. Here are 10 tourist spots you should visit if you go to Batam Island! We hope you will find this useful information for your Batam Island sightseeing.

1. Turi Beach

Batam has several famous beaches, but Turi Beach is a famous tourist spot with beautiful white sand and well-equipped facilities. There are plenty of marine sports and hotels facing the beach, so you will have no shortage of food and entertainment.

On weekends and holidays, tourists from Singapore and Jakarta come to Batam to enjoy their holidays. For that reason, Turi Beach, which has large hotels, is crowded with resort guests.

Turi Beach is a tourist spot that you should visit at least once if you visit Batam. Relax with the blue sky, sea, and white sand! There are also several famous beaches nearby, so beach hopping might be fun.

2. Batam City Square

Batam City Square is a popular tourist spot that almost all tourists who travel to Batam Island visit. When you travel, you wonder what kind of things are sold in the area. You want to find souvenirs, too. Batam City Square is the place that will make that wish come true.

There are plenty of shopping malls, entertainment, restaurants, and food courts, so it's fun just to walk around and look at the products sold in Batam Island. If you get tired of walking, why not try some tropical sweets for tea time? It's also recommended to have an ethnic lunch or dinner at a food court or restaurant.

You might just want to take a commemorative photo with Batam City Square in the background as a memento of your trip to Batam Island. It's located on the main street of Batam City, so it's very accessible.

3. Pantai Melur

Pantai Meulr is located on the west side of a small island called Pulau Galang, south of Batam. This beautiful beach with white sand is a popular destination, mainly for Western and domestic Indonesian tourists. It is famous as the most photogenic beach in Pulau Galang. There are hotels and restaurants around this beautiful beach, so it can be enjoyed as a short excursion to Batam.

This beach is a place where tourists visit for such sightseeing, but it is also a beach that can be visited after passing through the main attraction of Batam tourism, "Jembatang Barelang (Bridge)". Is this tourist spot popular because of this bridge? Or was the bridge built because of Pantai Meulr? Either way, it's a spot worth seeing!

4. Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall

Nagoya on Batam? When Japanese people hear Nagoya, they immediately associate it with Aichi Prefecture, but Nagoya on Batam is a town with the same pronunciation only. One theory is that it is related to Nagoya in Japan, but this is not certain. The most likely theory is that there were many soldiers from Nagoya among the Japanese military stationed there during the war, but the truth of this is unknown. In any case, it is a familiar name.

Now, in the town of Nagoya, there is the largest shopping mall on Batam. It is a place that is particularly familiar to Japanese tourists, so many people visit. Of course, it is a very popular tourist spot not only with Japanese tourists, but also with locals and other foreign tourists.

It might be a good idea to get some tourist souvenirs to give away here!

5.Tua Pek Kong Temple (Vihara Budhi Bhakti)

Tua Pek Kong Temple is a very famous Buddhist temple in Nagoya, also known as Vihara Budhi Bhakti. This Buddhist temple is the oldest temple in Batam and is still in use, but it is a famous tourist spot that welcomes tourists. The Chinese architectural style building is quite impressive, but the statues and murals in the courtyard are also a tourist attraction. It may be fun to look around and see what Chinese Buddhist temples are like.

The Nagoya area where Tua Pek Kong Temple is located is also home to Nagoya Hill, the largest shopping mall in Batam, which we introduced earlier, so you can efficiently visit both places.

6. Kampung Vietnam

Kampung Vietnam literally means Vietnamese village, but it was the refuge site for thousands of Vietnamese refugees who fled to Batam during the Vietnam War. It is now deserted, and is dotted with remains of residences, churches, Buddhist temples, and historical museums, making it a tourist spot where you can see them all.

Why not take a drive to Kampung Vietnam, located on a small island called Pulau Galang south of Batam?

7. Bukit Senyum

Bukit Senyum means "Hill of Smiles" in Indonesian. It is a scenic hill in Batam. It used to be a tourist spot only known to a few, but the beautiful scenery has drawn more and more people, and it has now become one of Batam's most popular tourist spots.

From Bukit Senyum, you can see the cityscape of Batam as well as Singapore's skyscrapers and planes taking off and landing at the airport in the distance, which is a wonderful view. At night, the night view is beautiful, so tourists visit the place regardless of the time of day.

8. Jembatan Barelang

Jembatan Barelang is the general name for the bridges that connect the islands of Batam. This bridge is a famous tourist spot that is crowded with tourists and locals. What?! Even though it's just a bridge? Yes, tourists park their cars and motorbikes on the edge of the bridge and relax while enjoying the view. Apparently, vendors come to the bridge.

It's a great way to take a photo, pass by the bridge while driving, or admire the whole bridge from afar. There is always a picture of this bridge on a postcard from Batam. It's a must-see tourist spot in Batam!

9. Vihara Maha Duta Maitreya Buddhist Temple

Batam is home to the largest Buddhist temple in Southeast Asia, Vihara Maha Duta Maitreya Buddhist Temple. Although it is a relatively new temple founded in 1991, it has become a popular tourist spot with many tourists coming to see the size of the building and the vast grounds. It is truly a landmark of Batam.

This temple is famous for its laughing Buddha statues of different sizes dressed in various costumes, which are a major tourist attraction. Don't miss the laughing Buddha statues, which are appropriate for a Buddhist temple with a love theme.

Be sure to visit this spot that you can't miss when sightseeing in Batam!

◎Summary

We have introduced 9 tourist spots on Batam Island. We have narrowed it down to the most popular beaches, but there are many other tourist spots that you will want to visit! Batam Island may be small, but there is no shortage of sightseeing. In addition, Batam Island is also famous for massages and spas, so you may want to use them to relieve the fatigue of sightseeing! And you can also enjoy the luxury of savoring fresh and delicious seafood!

There is no choice but to visit Batam Island!

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Indonesia’s holiday resort! 9 must-see tourist spots on Batam Island