The Riau Archipelago
Scattered across the waters between Singapore and Sumatra lies the Riau Archipelago — and at its heart, the island of Bintan.
Walk its beaches at midday and you'll see why it leaves an impression: the fine quartz sand catches the sun and scatters it into a thousand points of light, glittering along the shore like diamonds spilled across the coast. Turquoise shallows fade into deep blue, and white-sand bays line quiet coasts shaped by centuries at the crossroads of the Malay world.
An island of many sides
Lagoi
Resorts and golf courses opening onto the South China Sea, on Bintan's north coast.
Trikora
Long, quiet beaches keeping the rhythm of fishing villages and slow tides.
Tanjung Pinang & Penyengat
The island's capital and the old royal island of Penyengat, heart of Malay heritage.
Beyond the coast
Mangrove rivers, rolling plantations, night markets and a coastline made for wandering.
Getting here
Bintan lies just a short ferry crossing from Singapore, with regional connections by sea and air. Whether you come for a weekend escape, a round of golf, a cultural journey, or simply the sea — Bintan welcomes you.