As one of the equator countries, Indonesia has many tourist attractions that are highly targeted by many tourists. One of the areas that have magnificent tourism potentials is Bintan Island, an island in the Riau Archipelago.
Not just one, Bintan Island has several tourist destinations. Some of these tourist destinations are as follows.
1. Crystal Lagoon
Crystal Lagoon is one of the tourist attractions in Indonesia, which is popular locally and abroad. Not without reason, the Crystal Lagoon displays a view of the first artificial seawater lagoon in the Southeast Asia region.
The lagoon is about 800 meters in size. The water here is apparent, and the color is also blue. Being here will undoubtedly make your heart more comfortable and calm. If you are interested in visiting it, the location is on Lagoi Beach, Sebong Lagoi, Sebong Bay, Bintan Regency.
2. Busung Sand Dunes and Biru Lake
Located on Jl. Raya Busung, Busung Village, Seri Kuala Lobam, Tanjung Uban District, tourists can see two tourist attractions side by side. The two tourist attractions are Busung Sand Dunes and Biru Lake. These two tourist attractions are located next to each other.
Busung Sand Dunes is a hill that was formed as a result of mining activities, and of course, that activity is no longer active. Biru Lake is a lake whose water looks blue, as the effect of former mining.
Busung Sand Dunes and Biru Lake are right next to each other, but there is a fence that makes them seem like they are separated. So, to enter the two attractions, tourists must go through different entrances.
3. Lagoi Bay
One of the popular tourist icons in the Riau Islands is Lagoi Bay. It is a tourist spot in the form of a beach but has been equipped with various modern facilities. Among them are luxury resorts which, although not used as a place to stay, are also okay.
On this beach, tourists can do various exciting activities such as speedboats, jet skis, snorkeling, and swimming. The night view of Lagoi Bay is no less beautiful than the daytime view.
During the night, the beach is filled with beautiful lanterns, which will amaze you. This makes Lagoi Bay become a romantic place that is suitable to be visited with a partner. This tourist destination is in Sebung Lagoi Village, Sebong Bay District.
In addition to enjoying valuable time on Bintan Island by visiting the various tourist attractions above, visitors can also do bintan shopping activities or shopping in Bintan Island.
Shopping places here are not difficult to find, and some of them are popular among tourists, such as Plaza Lagoi, Tanjungpinang City Center, and Souvenir Market. It’s just a matter of choosing which shopping place to visit first.