Some well known tourist attractions in Indonesia are:
Jakarta
The capital city of the country, Jakarta is home to the Merdeka Square, The National Monument towers, The Central Museum, Portuguese Church, Istiqlal Mosque etc. The antiques market in Jalan Surabaya and batik factories in the Karet region are ideal shopping hot spots.
Bali
Bali is a tropical paradise and is famous for its verdant jungle and mountains and stunning white beaches. The place also draws tourists for its crafts and adventurous activities, all of which can be seen on the southern beaches.
Batam
Ranking among the newest holiday destinations, Batam Island is located 20 kilometers away from Singapore. Like its sister island, Bintan, Batam is famous for its scenic beauty and idyllic charm and is home to long beaches, clear waters and so on. The island is also preferred among international travelers for a wide range of water sports and golf courses. Unlike, Bintan, Batam is home to a host of accommodation and lodging facilities ranging from motels in the town to the country chalets by the beach. The easy availability of lodging facilities has increased the inflow of independent travelers and backpackers who wish to travel on their own.
Batam is also a duty-free haven and this has led to the retail boom in the main town of Nagoya. Nagoya is home to a wide range of shops and stores which sell anything from spirits to electronics at cutthroat prices. Then there is the Batam Centre, which is like the Singapore's Orchard Road. The largest shopping center named Matahari is located here and also other amenities like banks, atms and others.
Bintan Island, Indonesia
The largest island in the Riau Archipelago, Bintan is spread over an area of 1,140 square kilometers. The island is named in old Chinese as a "Memory of a Dream" and the name perhaps seems apt due to its beauty. The island is famous for its rambling green vegetation and sleepy villages, long dust covered roads, mangrove swamps, and the beautiful kelong or fishing villages that are built on stilts on the water. Bintan Island is slowly becoming a major tourist hub and is getting a new look!
Another advantage is its close proximity to Singapore. Tourist activities in Bintan Island are mostly concentrated in the northern part around Lagoi. There are wonderful and alluring places to visit in and around the island.
Trikora Beach ranks among the most popular beaches on the eastern coast of Bintan Island, Indonesia. It is an ideal place to relax and is famous for its pristine white beaches. Travelers can also enjoy a host of popular activities and water sports like kayaking, snorkeling, diving, scuba-diving, fishing and swimming. Travelers will definitely appreciate the scenic beauty of Bintan Island ranging from crystal clear waters to spectacular coral reefs which makes it an ideal location for a picture-perfect holiday.
