Joanna James
If you visit the appealing Bintan Island you will find many interesting things to do, like engaging in golf and leisure activities, enjoying the local foods, relaxing at the beach, going shopping and experiencing the nightlife.
You will have the opportunity to indulge in a number of enjoyable leisure activities on your trip to Bintan Island. Golf is a popular pursuit amongst visitors to the island. The best-known golf clubs at Bintan would be Laguna Bintan Golf Club, Ria Bintan Golf Club and the Bintan Lagoon Golf Club. For adventure lovers, Bintan also offers a host of other exciting pastimes, like paintballing and go-karting. Other leisure mainstays at Bintan Island include scuba diving excursions, trekking adventures and mountain biking trips. With so much to capture your interest, you will never be bored on your trip to Bintan!
On your trip to Bintan Island, you will find some outstanding food options that will strike the interest of the curious food lover. Taking pride of place here would be the succulent seafood at a host of eateries; you will have the opportunity to feast on freshly prepared crustaceans and fish that will delight the taste buds. Other local favourites include 'kueh lapis', which is a traditional cake, 'keropok' (fish or prawn crackers), 'gado gado' (a salad of vegetables) and 'soto' which is the name used for noodles served in a tasty broth with portions of chicken or beef. All of these foods will be available with pushcart sellers who charge modest prices for these specialities.
Probably the best-known feature of Bintan Island would be its attractive beaches. At this island, you will find miles of appealing soft sands and shorelines fringed with palm trees. Some of the appealing beaches on this island would be Trikora Beach and the beaches in the environs of Sebung Village. When seeking the best Bintan resort for family getaways, consider properties the likes of The Residence Bintan by Cenizaro which are located right alongside the shore of such idyllic beaches. You can also take the opportunity to experience cultural highlights like the Banyan Tree Temple and the Masjid Raya Sultan Mosque.
If you are an avid shopper you will find some interesting shopping attractions at Bintan Island. Although you will not find immense malls at Bintan Island, you will still encounter some interesting markets and stores which stock often required products like souvenirs, clothes and electronics. Take the opportunity to check out the interesting market at the well-known Bintan Ferry Terminal. On the other hand, you will also find some malls at Bintan, like the Bintan Indah Mall and the Tanjung Pinang City Centre. With these options, you are likely to enjoy an interesting shopping experience on this island.
For nightlife enthusiasts, Bintan Island offers a number of appealing choices. In addition to the various bars situated within the noteworthy resorts, you will find numerous other venues that will attract the nightlife seeker. Make sure to check out Nirwana Gardens, a locality at which you will have the opportunity to enjoy a relaxed cocktail at a floating bar while listening to the soothing sound of the waves. Here you will also encounter a number of interesting beach bars where live bands and DJs are featured. Nirwana Gardens also boasts a pub and a disco. Another popular nightlife option would be the Silk Club, which was Bintan's pioneering nightclub.
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