Pulau Bintan adalah pulau di provinsi Kepulauan Riau, di mana terdapat Kota Tanjung Pinang, ibu kota Provinsi Kepulauan Riau.di Pulau ini memiliki dua Pemerintahan, Pemerintah Kota Tanjungpinang yang terletak di Senggarang dan Tanjungpinang, sedang Pemerintah kabupaten bintan terletak di Bandar Seri Bintan . Pulau ini berdekatan dengan negara Singapura.
Bintan Island is an island in Riau Islands province, where there is a city of Tanjung Pinang, the capital of the Province of Riau.di Islands The island has two Government, City Government Tanjungpinang located in Senggarang and Tanjungpinang, bintan The district is located in Bandar Seri Bintan. The island is adjacent to Singapore.
Bintan is a favorite place for divers because this place is rich in marine life. Various species of sea animals and plants can be found under the sea. From squid to snails, from a variety of fish to oysters, it can be seen. Dolphins can also be found here and this place is very pleasant for those who love the experience of diversity and natural wealth of the sea.
History of Bintan
Bintan is a historic place because it is more than 3000 years of some of the island is the busiest in the world trade center .. Formerly the Dutch controlled the region for a long time and they affect life on this island in many ways even today his influence can still be seen clearly in many parts of Bintan.
Attractions for Tourists in Bintan
Places of interest to tourists here is very much like Penyengat Island, there are Maritime Culture and Mangrove Trees with a boat tour along the creek. For some people who like history and are interested in visiting historic places. Penyengat Island is the place to be seen. Many historical monuments and places that appealed to students interested in history. There is a 170-year-old mosque that should be seen.There Qur'an written by hand that is maintained inside the dome mosque for years.
Tourists who love the outdoors and wanted to be closer to nature can enjoy a tour of mangroves by boat. This is a fun experience to remember for life. Many species of animals and birds can be observed at the edge of the river while boating. Helon Purple Birds are the main attraction for these birds are the largest in Asia. There are some sliver leaf monkeys, monitor lizards, and birds and snakes bekakak marked black yellow wrapped around the mangrove trees.
Maritime culture of course is the main attraction. Kecantkan uncovers the cultural and natural exoticism free of marine life in these islands. Bintan Islands is a place where the holiday can be enjoyed thoroughly. Premises the appeal of natural beauty and richness of marine life and the banks of the river owned by the islands causing an attraction for the tourists to visit Indonesia as attractive as Singapore.
Go to Bintan Island
Bintan Island is the main door to Indonesia, because a lot of the ferry to Singapore and Malaysia. Many ports on the island of Batam Riau Airport and waive visas for tourists coming.
Aircraft
Airport Batam's Hang Nadim International Airport has flights from various destinations in Indonesia. Bintan has a smaller airport in Deer, which have several domestic flights, including the island of Natuna.
Ferry
Ferry is the main transportation to the island of Bintan. There are many kinds of Ferry with a variety of scheduled departure, you can find further information on each port / travel agent.
From Singapore
A lot of the Ferry between Singapore to Batam and Bintan. In addition to the two famous islands, there are also ferry between Singapore to Tanjung Bali island Karimun and Tanjung New Kundur island.
Ferry from many directions Malaysia Johor Bahru with Batam and Bintan. Many also Ferry to Kukup in southwestern part of Johor and Tanjung Balai Karimun island.
From other islands in Indonesia
Many Ferry associated with cities in Sumatra, such as Pekanbaru, Dumai, Palembang, Kuala Tungkal in Jambi and other smaller ports in Batam, Bintan and Karimun islands as a group. Indonesia is a passenger boat owned company located in the port Pelni Kijang Bintan, Batam Sekupang, domestic Ferry Terminal and Natuna Island, connecting with Jakarta, Medan, Pontianak and other ports.