Day 1
What’s an island trip without strolling down the white
sandy beaches while listening to the melody of the waves crashing into
shore? In Batam, the most popular beach is Nongsa Beach and it’s only 10
minutes away from the airport, and if the sky is clear, you’ll not only
see blue skies and the blue waters, but also Singapore! In the morning
or in the evening you can chill on the secluded beach to enjoy the sun
setting or rising in the beautiful horizon.
On this day you can also visit Batam’s icon, the Barelang
bridge. There is a total of six bridges connected up to 50 kilometers
and connecting three main islands which are Batam, Rempang, and Galang.
Although the one visited the most is the very first one standing proud
with its spectacular tall structure. In the evenings, you can also enjoy
a lot of seafood delicacies like barbequed crab or prawns on a stick
that they sell on the streets.
At night you can enjoy a night cuisine on fresh seafood at
Golden Prawn or many other well-known seafood restaurants In Batam, you
can always get fresh seafood in a lot of places. Around Barelang, you
can find many seafood restaurants like Barelang Seafood. Here, not only
do you have the opportunity to see the magnificent panorama of the
waters and the first Barelang bridge, but you can pick your own seafood
fresh from their waters. The must-try dishes here is the Sweet and Sour
Fish, Steamed Shell, and Stir-fried Baby Kailan with Mushroom. You can
also visit the beaches at night for a relaxing time watching Singapore
light up from afar.
Day 2
Try the famous Mie Tarempa, spicy noodles served with
shredded codfish for your lunch. It is located in Sei Panas but since
it's a popular stop, don’t be surprised with the long waiting line!
Also, don’t forget the famous Sop Ikan Batam or Batam Fish Soup, where
tourists from all over the world come to try and those who have tried to
keep craving more.
Batam is known as a shopping getaway, so you should visit
the biggest shopping mall in the island, the 8,9 acre Nagoya Hill. Here
you can find rows of shops offering everything you need like clothing,
accessories, sporting equipment and even handphones at a cheaper price.
Or Batam City Square (BCS) who also has great choices of clothing stores
and accessories store is endless and truly heaven for shoppers from all
over the world.
After a good shopping spree, a relaxing spa session would be the best
way to end the day. Indulge yourself in the best massages in town. Try
visiting Xoleil Spa, newly open and the perfect place to pamper yourself
into tranquility. It also offers a wide range of luxurious spa
treatments, meni pedis, hair treatments, and you can even chill by their
special Himalayan sea salt pool!
Day 3
Visit South-East Asia’s biggest vihara or monastery, the
Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya. Located only 14 km from the Hang Nadim
Airport, reaching the place takes only 16 min by car. This 4-hectare
land was built on 2 Nov 1991 and welcomes everyone. The Vihara functions
as a place for Buddhist praying and rituals.
You can also try out the variety of water sport activities
that can be found in numerous resorts you can stay at in Batam. The
newest adventurous tourist destination that you can come visit is the
Sea Forest Adventure. You can find your classic water sports like the
banana boat, canoe, and jetskis, but you can also find their unique
inflatable floating water sports park. Take your loved ones here for the
time of your lives.
With a vast array of things you can do in Batam, it is no
wonder that Batam Island is one of the best getaways for tourists from
all over the world. So what are you waiting for? Come visit Batam Island
to experience the true meaning of island life! (Indonesia.travel)
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