Bintan Island of Indonesia

Bintan is an island in the Riau Archipelago in Indonesia. It is located about 40km from Paris. Its capital, Tanjung Pinang is actually the capital of the Riau Archipelago. From here you can see the importance of the island of Bintan.

Compared with Batam, Bintan is richer in its history. Within this context, it has more historical sites to visit.

Bintan history is closely linked closely with those of Malacca and Johor sultanates. Bintan and the rest of Riau Arcipelago were ruled by the Sultanate of Malacca. When the Portuguese attacked Malacca in 1511, the King fled to Pahang in Peninsular Malaysia and later in Bintan where he tried to regain possession of Malacca. Its successor moved to Johor and established the sultanate of Johor.

Later, the Dutch took control of the island of Bintan. However, the Dutchman was then driven by continued strength in Malacca Sultanate.

In 1824, the Treaty of London was finally established that the islands south of Singapore are of Dutch territory. Again Bintan was under the control of Dutch.

Pulau Penyengat is a must for visitors to the historic site. It is located about 6km from Tanjung Pinang. It was the religious, cultural and administrative center of the region in the 19th century. Sultan Mahmud Shah of Malacca gave this island to his wife, Raja Hamidah, daughter of Raja Ali Haji, the commander of Bugis Bintan, in an attempt to achieve peace between the Malays and the Bugis. A large mosque, Masjid Raya has been built on the island. The mosque is huge and is visible from Tanjung Pinang.

Raja Ali Haji was the hero to people of Bintan. There is a monument that commemorates the sea who sacrificed his life for his people against the Dutch.

In the town of Tanjung Pinang, there is a Dutch colonial cemetery that reflects the lives of sailors in ancient times.

Banyan Tree Temple is a popular venue for the local Chinese community and visitors to Singapore. It is located in a town called Senggarang. The temple is about 100 years.

For vacationers, there are generally two areas for you to choose either Lagoi (Bintan Resorts) in the north or Trikora Beach east of the island.

Lagoi is full of upscale resorts like the Banyan Tree Resort and Club Med Ria. They are exclusive resorts with golf courses designed by world-renowned designers of golf courses.

Resorts and hotels theTrikora Beach are affordable for the average visitor. To name a few: Agro Bintan Resorts Beach near complete with fishing equipment such as Ocean Bay Resort and Kolam Kelong Trikora. There is even a station providing diving ex Travel Guide Pondok Wisit. Visitors can stay in his air-conditioned and non air-conditioned night before diving.