THE BINTAN CULTURE
Private Bintan Island Getaways
Pulau Binn, or Binton Island, is a small boat trip from Singapore and is part of the Riyau Islands in Indonesia. The characteristics of rustic villages with paradian white sandy beaches, colorful Buddhist temples and complicated cultures, this holiday destination should see one. Many special resorts are located on the north coast, while the island's cultural heart is located around the provincial capital of Tanjung Pinang - where you can praise the Dutch colonial architecture. Take a small boat to Indonesia to detect cruise and restored palaces, royal graves and an adventure mosque. The company through Treasure Bay, a resort by the sea, that offers brave activities, entertainment, nightlife and even health and wellness experiences.
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ROYAL ISLAND
The Penyengat island was once the capital of the Riyau kongs. Go to the ruins of the Sultan's palace, an interesting mix of Javanis and Dutch architecture with graves, creeps and a restored fort. Don't remember the wonderful yellow and green mosque Raya Sultan Riyau mosque with many domes and towers under your Indonesia -Cruise.
EXTRAORDINARY TREE TEMPLE
In Bedarung you will find Buddhist Sun Te Kong Temple and Banyan Tree Temple. San Te Kong is the oldest temple in bedding at the age of 300. Banyan Tree Temple is in the early 1800s. Today it is covered by the roots of a large Banyan tree. When the rich Chinese person living here is said to be buried in the temple. In recent decades, devoted have begun to visit to offer.
A FISHING VILLAGE ON STILTS
To walk on the streets of Berakit, a village where Orang Lut ("The People of the Sea") lives in Stylshus built over water. Thirty kilometers south, in the Bahri Binn museum, you can learn more about the background and lifestyle of this nomadic ethnic group.
Local Cuisine
Bintan offers a lot of fresh and cheap seafood dishes. Resorts mainly provide good food and buffet options. Try some excellent local food such as Nasi Padang or Sat Ayam from restaurants or roadside stalls. Wash delicious local dishes with some fresh coconut water.
Shopping
Look for local wood crafts from small shops in the cities. Cruise and coconut cups to the island for traditional Binta sustones for Pujsera Township, as well as popular local snacks such as Keropoque (shrimp biscuits). There are also some other large shopping malls in the southern part of the island.