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Things to Do in Tanjungpinang, Indonesia


Patricia Magaña
Patricia Magaña
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  • Tanjungpinang Things to Do



  • Indonesia is vibrant with nature and culture, making it the perfect place to top your list of new locations to see.  Here are some things to do in Tanjungpinang, Indonesia.

  • Buddhist Temple



  • In Tanjungpinang you’ll find an extraordinary Buddhist temple built on a hilltop with many stone sculptures- statues of 500 arahants andguanyin. It's very relaxing and windy up on this hilltop, with a beautiful view, as well as incredible works of art to enjoy. Even the locals will tell you that they feel more peaceful and relaxed whenever they visit this lovely temple.

  • Banana Boat



  • One excursion that will be fun for young and old alike is a ride on a banana boat! Get ready for a wild ride as they take you out onto the water at exhilarating speeds!

  • Spa



  • Ready to relax and get pampered? Head over to the Tropika Spa to have a body massage. You can even book your package while in Singapore. They offer body scrubs and milk baths.

  • Kelong Walkway



  • To get to the Kelong, you can either choose the long walkway or take the speedboat. If you’re feeling adventurous take the walkway, but be warned it may feel a little unstable, though that doesn’t seem to stop the locals from driving their bikes across.

  • Main Street



  • If you’re going to visit Main Street, keep this in mind: it is overrun with motorbikes and there are no traffic lights or pedestrian crossings! Be careful as you drive or walk because it is literally survival of the quickest.

  • Stilt Houses



  • On of the fascinating wonders of Indonesia are the intriguing stilt houses. Many houses in the old section of TanjungPinang are still built in the traditional way: on stilts over water. Unfortunately, these days you may find some trash floating around underneath the stilted homes.

  • Enclosed Swimming



  • If you’re eager for a swim there is an enclosed swimming pool with a slide at the Kelong, and kids especially love to play inside this unique pool.

    Editor's note: The information contained on this page was compiled using real traveler reviews about things to do in Tanjungpinang, Indonesia.