Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Bintan Indonesia Tourism

Bintan is the largest island in Riau province, with its area is 1140 square kilometers wide, with a coastline of about 105 km.

The island has a population of about 200,000, and like the rest of Riau this is a real mix of cultures like Malay, Bugis, Chinese and Orang laut.

Bintan is very close to the equator and has a tropical climate all year round, with temperatures ranging from 21 ° to 32 °, with an average of 26 ° Celsius.

Batam and Bintan saw before the economic crisis of huge investment and development, including industrial parks and major tourist centers, Bintan has become a popular tourist destination due to its close proximity to Singapore. Here you can get accommodation of all standards, and it is still possible to find a peaceful place away from other tourists Bintan.

Most tourism is concentrated on the north coast around Lagoi, while the east coast is still virgin and worth a visit. On the not too distant past Bintan was completely covered with tropical forest.

This is now all gone, except for a small forest that covers the highest mountain on the island, Bintan Besar. The mountain of the remains of an ancient volcano, and has an elevation of 376 m, the highest point in the Riau islands.

In Bintan, diving promises civilized comfortably with all needs met under the Mana Mana Beach Club - Bintan Resort professional water sports center. >>>Outside the water, Bintan is the place with something for everyone. There is a golf course, riding horses and forests for hiking - options aplenty to tempt divers remain hard top.


No comments: