It is no secret that the Riau Archipelago has many tourist destinations that must be explored. Starting from islands, hills, and beaches scattered in Tanjung Pinang Indonesia to several other areas must be included in the list of visits while on vacation.
Tourist attractions in this area are still very beautiful and have easy access. All of these attractions are unique and quite a pity to miss. These places can attract thousands of visitors from various countries within a year.
Four Must-Visit Tourist Destinations in Riau
Exploring Riau is not enough for just one or two days. In order not to be confused, you can start your journey from the following places:
Penyengat Island
The name of this island is said to be taken from the story of a sailor. While trying to get fresh water while exploring this island, he was accidentally stung by an animal. That’s why the island is so named.
There are many historical places inside this small island which only has an area of 2 km. Tourists can visit the Riau-Lingga Royal Palace complex, Sultan Penyengat Grand Mosque and many more. Visitors must take a boat for about 15 minutes to get to this place. This place is also the place of the famous Malay writer and national hero Raja Ali Haji.
Gonggong Legenda Monument
In Tanjung Pinang, a place is quite unique because it is shaped like a snail called Gonggong Legenda Monument. Gonggong or snails can not be separated from the people in this place.
This is because the shelled animal is one of the ingredients for processed dishes that are often served and eaten together. This monument is in the Laman Bunda Tepi Laut Park. Visitors can relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery while capturing the moment.
Trikora Beach
With a length of 25 km, this beach is divided into 4 areas. If you want to enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the beach, visitors can come to Trikora 1 and 2. Meanwhile, if you want to stay overnight, you can go directly to Trikora 3 and 4. The attraction of this place is the giant granite that seems to surround the beach. In addition, the stretch of white sand and blue ocean is also an attraction that is hard to forget.
Biru Kijang Lake
In addition to the beach, this rural Indonesia area also has a very charming lake. As the name implies, the lake in this place is blue. And uniquely, this lake area is in the middle of a desert hill. This lake is an artificial lake because actually, this lake comes from ex-mining excavations. Visitors are forbidden to dip their feet, let alone swim in this lake.
The Riau Archipelago, especially Tanjung Pinang, presents a lot of natural beauty and historical tourist attractions. This is also supported by the number of lodging places and other facilities for visitors’ comfort.
