Travel Destinations

Tourism Destinations &
Batam Cultural Variety

Batam Tourism Destinations

Explore the icons, natural sights and family-friendly attractions that make Batam a favorite destination for tourists.

What are Tourism Destinations in Batam?

Batam is known as one of Indonesia's strategic tourism gateways due to its proximity to Singapore and Malaysia. Apart from being an industrial city, Batam also offers a variety of tourist destinations - from architectural icons, beach beauty, history, to family tourism. Each destination has a unique charm that can provide a different vacation experience for local and foreign tourists.

Featured Destinations

Discover the most iconic and exciting places Batam has to offer.

Barelang Bridge

The main icon of Batam that connects six islands. Besides being an important piece of infrastructure, the bridge also offers stunning views of the sea, especially at sunset.

Nongsa Beach

A beach with white sand and a beautiful panoramic view overlooking Singapore. A favorite spot for tourists to enjoy the tropical atmosphere, swimming and romantic sunsets.

Welcome to Batam Monument

A must-visit landmark for taking pictures. This monument is a welcoming symbol and one of the most popular spots for tourists.

Mega Wisata Ocarina

A modern recreational park with rides such as a Ferris wheel, family entertainment area, and event stage-a favorite destination for families.

Deer Park

A family-friendly green public space developed with the concept of "smart and green garden". It features a jogging track, children's play area, and animal interaction facilities - perfect for leisure and education.

Camp Vietnam, Galang Island

The historic site of a former Vietnamese refugee camp is now a cultural heritage area. Visitors can learn humanitarian stories while enjoying the island's natural setting.

Information Documentation in Batam City

Batam Culture Variety

Appreciate the beauty of Batam's cultural heritage, traditions and tolerance that reflect the diversity of Batam.

Batam City has a heterogeneous society encompassing various ethnicities, customs and religions - with the community dominated by migrants from all over Indonesia. Nonetheless, the Malay culture, which is synonymous with Islam, remains strong at the root of the local culture.

Offering Dance

This dance is usually performed to welcome honored guests, full of aesthetics and symbolism of politeness of the Malay community of Batam.

Jogi Dance & Zapin Dance

These two traditional dances represent the influence of Arabic culture and are a form of artistic expression that is still alive today in Batam.

Mak Yong Drama

A performance that combines dance and song, with a story about the land of "Riuh" - believed to be the origin of Riau's name.

Religion

Islam and Religious Symbols

The Great Mosque of Batam City is a religious icon and the center of the community's religious activities. Its magnificent architecture symbolizes Islamic identity as the root of Malay culture in Batam.

Tolerance

Diversity of other religions

Besides Islam, the people of Batam also follow Christianity, Catholicism, Buddhism and Hinduism. The existence of houses of worship of various religions reflects tolerance and harmonious harmony.

Batam Indonesia Cultural Carnival (BICC)

A cultural carnival featuring magnificent costumes and a highway parade. The event highlights the creativity of the Batam community and introduces Indonesia's rich culture to the world.A cultural carnival featuring magnificent costumes and street parades. This event highlights the creativity of the Batam community and introduces Indonesia's rich culture to the world.

Tourism Destinations & Batam Cultural Variety