The Blue Lake Gunung Kijang

A pristine blue lake amidst abandoned mineral mining site in Bintan island. The area is Danau Biru, Kawal. Worth visiting and a hidden gem. The color of the water in this lake is indeed blue, as the name implies. The scenery in this lake area is very beautiful. The surroundings of the lake are dotted with several dunes. Blue Lake is actually not a natural lake formed by natural processes. The lake was originally a sand dune excavation and formed on a fairly deep clay. When the weather is clear, the water color in this lake will emit a very beautiful blue color. Well, the beauty of the water color in this lake that anesthetize and make curious tourists to come here.

Bintan Manggrove Tour

The short Bintan Mangrove Tour begins from a small hut on stilts in the water, which looks out over the river. It is a very picturesque area with a relaxing atmosphere. 10 of us boarded a small boat with our driver and tour guide.

The region is home to many fisherman but charcoal was previously one of the major industries along the river. Recently the industry has been halted in an effort to preserve the forests. The remains of the charcoal kilns can still be seen as you float on past.

Panglong Village Berakit, Tradional Fisher Man Village

Located on the North-Eastern tip of Bintan Island north of Trikora Beach, Panglong Village, Berakit is home to the largest community of sea gypsies in Bintan. Also commonly referred to as Orang Laut, the sea gypsies are sea nomads who dedicate their lives at sea. At this rustic village, discover the unique way of life of the sea gypsies carried down for generations over hundreds of years. Travel back in time as the labyrinth of stilt houses throw up an interesting peek into the lifestyle of the inhabitants.

Situated right at the entrance of Panglong Village are a few preserved charcoal kilns. On top of being a fishing village, Panglong Village was also a producer of mangrove charcoal in the past, about 20 years ago before using mangrove trees to produce charcoal was banned. The charcoal kilns are preserved as part of the government’s initiative to conserve the village’s history and culture.

Trikora Beach In Bintan Island

Trikora beach is a beach located in Malang Rapat village, Gunung Kijang sub-District, or about 45 kilometers to the east of the center of Tanjung Pinang town. For people live in Tanjung Pinang which actually is the capital of Riau Islands must already know this beach. The beach is composed of four sections namely Trikora Beach one, two, three and four. Trikora Beach three is also known as Trikot Beach and is the most visited part by tourists. The beach itself is an asset of Sampoerna Hotel located in the town of Tanjung Pinang.