Riau Islands · Indonesia
Bintan – island of sultans, mangroves and white beaches
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From Singaporeapprox. 55 min ferry
AirportTNJ, Tanjung Pinang
Time zoneWIB, UTC+7
CurrencyRupiah (IDR)
Four ways to discover Bintan
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From Riau to the Riau Islands: Tanjung Pinang, the Riau Rupiah and the Batam Authority
Tanjung Pinang was once capital of all Riau, the islands had their own rupiah, and Batam grew from a quiet island into a special authority zone. A short history of the Riau Islands from 1957 to today.
Batam and Bintan in One Trip: Crossing Over and a 4-Day Sample Plan
Only a narrow strait separates Batam and Bintan. How to cross from Telaga Punggur, when to choose Tanjung Uban or Tanjung Pinang, and a 4-day sample plan from Singapore.
Bukit Manuk Fruit Park: Pick and Eat Tropical Fruit for Free in Tanjungpinang
Tanjungpinang's municipal tropical fruit garden is free to enter. Whatever is in season may be picked and eaten on the spot, making it a good stop for families and school groups.
Gunung Bintan Durian: Harvest Season and the Durian Feast in Bintan Buyu
Every mid-year, the orchards at the foot of Gunung Bintan draw durian lovers from Batam, Tanjungpinang and even Malaysia. Here are the varieties, the best time to go and the Kenduri Durian festival.
Fruit Farms and Agrotourism on Bintan: From Mountain Durian to Salak Sari Intan
Beyond the beaches and resorts, Bintan has durian orchards at the foot of Gunung Bintan, its own Sari Intan snake fruit, a small grape garden and a free fruit park in Tanjungpinang. Here is where to go, when, and what to expect.
Bintan Lagoon International Golf: Two Courses by Nicklaus and Baker-Finch
Two 18-hole courses by Jack Nicklaus and Ian Baker-Finch on Bintan's north coast, now linked to the Mövenpick Resort & Spa Bintan Lagoon, which opened in August 2026.
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