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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Laguna Golf Bintan: Forest, Lagoons and Coast in One Round
This 18-hole Greg Norman design sits beside the Banyan Tree, Angsana and Cassia resorts in Lagoi. Reworked in 2016, it offers varied terrain and a striking par-3 over a rocky shoreline.
Ria Bintan Golf Club: Gary Player's Course by the South China Sea
Ria Bintan combines tropical forest and sea views across 27 holes designed by Gary Player. It regularly features among Asia's best-ranked courses.
Golf on Bintan: Championship Courses Across the Strait from Singapore
Bintan offers 81 holes designed by Gary Player, Greg Norman, Jack Nicklaus and Ian Baker-Finch, about an hour by ferry from Singapore. Here are the open courses, the best season and practical tips.
Penyengat Island Festival: A Malay Culture Celebration off Tanjung Pinang
Jong and rowing races, spinning tops, Gurindam Dua Belas recitals and Malay arts bring Pulau Penyengat to life during the festival. Dates vary, so watch for official announcements.
Tour de Bintan: International Cycling on Bintan Island
Since 2009, Tour de Bintan has brought amateur cyclists from many countries to the island's coastal roads. Check the official website for current dates.
Kota Rebah: Royal Ruins at Hulu Riau
On the Sungai Carang near Tanjung Pinang lie wall remains, ruins and tombs of Johor-Riau dignitaries. A quiet site for history lovers who don't mind a little adventure.
Raja Ali Haji and the Gurindam Dua Belas
This Riau scholar and poet wrote the Gurindam Dua Belas and shaped the Malay language that became Bahasa Indonesia. His tomb can be visited on Pulau Penyengat.
History of Bintan: From an Ancient Kingdom to the Riau Islands Province
Bintan was a refuge for the sultan of Malacca, a centre of the Johor-Riau realm and part of the Riau-Lingga Sultanate. Here is the island's long journey to today's Riau Islands province.
Gunung Bintan: Hiking Bintan’s Highest Peak
Gunung Bintan, in the middle of the island, is a protected forest area with a trail climbing through tropical rainforest. The ascent takes around two hours and suits reasonably fit beginners.
Sebung River Mangrove Tour: Mangroves by Day, Fireflies by Night
Motorboats wind through the mangrove forest of the Sebung River near Lagoi, home to monkeys, monitor lizards and mangrove snakes. After dark, thousands of fireflies steal the show.
Beaches of Lagoi and Bintan’s North Coast
Bintan’s north coast is known for white sand facing the South China Sea. Besides the resort beaches, there is the public beach at Lagoi Bay and Pantai Sakera, a favourite with local families.
Pantai Trikora: Bintan’s East Coast Beaches
The Trikora beaches on Bintan’s east coast combine pale sand, granite boulders, kelong fishing platforms out at sea and fishing villages – far more local and low-key than the resort zone in the north.
Lagoi Bay & Treasure Bay: Bintan’s Northern Resort Area
On Bintan’s north coast, Lagoi Bay offers a public beach of around 3.5 km and lively evenings around Plaza Lagoi, while Treasure Bay is known for its Crystal Lagoon, the largest crystalline lagoon in Southeast Asia.
Gurun Pasir Busung: Bintan’s Desert and Blue Lakes
A former sand-mining site in the village of Busung has turned into a desert-like landscape dotted with turquoise lakes. It makes for striking photos and is most comfortable to visit early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
Pulau Penyengat: The Royal Island off Tanjung Pinang
This small island across the water from Tanjung Pinang holds the legacy of the Riau-Lingga Sultanate: a striking yellow mosque, royal tombs and palace ruins. A pompong boat gets you there in about 15 minutes.