Places Visit In Batam

Adventure Sports,Batam

An adventure park is a place which can contain a wide variety of elements, such as rope climbing exercises, obstacle courses and zip-lines. They are usually intended for recreation.

Overview

"Recreational-oriented" adventure parks are usually designed for a larger volume of visitors. They do not follow a specific educational concept, but see the individual, physical and mental challenge as a predominantly recreational activity. Neither climbing techniques nor special/specific physical fitness experience are necessary. Typical slogans are: Have Fun, Test your Courage, Overcome your Own Fears, Be Outside, Be in the Nature, Do some Physical Activities, etc.

History

It is unclear where and when the first ropes course was created. A ropes course was built in 1875 in France and functioned mainly as a physical challenge activity for the participants. During the Second World War, ropes courses were used as obstacle courses for improving the physical fitness of the British military.

In the mid-1960s, ropes courses became a central component of outdoor seminars in the United States. In recent years, specifically recreation-oriented Adventure Parks were developed. The market has boomed especially in Europe & Asian countries.

Duta Maitreya Temple,Batam

If visiting Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple is a must, then be sure to check out our detailed location mapping to find the best hotel closest to Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple, Indonesia.

Overview

This temple was built as a place of worship for Buddhists adherent in Medan in particular, and North Sumatra in general, given the large number of ethnic Chinese living in the city and in accordance with its name, Maitreya, this temple is very thick with the teachings of Maitreya Buddha that teaches love on universe.

Even though one of the largest temples in Indonesia, but the interior is graced Maha Vihara Maitreya looks simple and provides a calm and silent, thus adding solemnity of worship.

The Temple building is divided into three main rooms. The first building there is a common Baktisala that a place of worship Buddha Sakyamuni, Bodhisattva and the Bodhisattva Satyakalama Avolokitesvara. The building has a capacity of 1,500 people.

In the second building of the Maitreya Baktisala area with a capacity of 2,500 people. In this section there are also has Baktisala Holy Patriarch. In addition, there is a banquet hall as a special dining room reception.

Meanwhile, the third building is a meeting hall with a capacity of 2,000 people. All the buildings has guest house, only guesthouse in one building has the most complete facilities, namely the existence of office space, meeting rooms, recording studios and a communal kitchen.

This temple also decorated with various statues of dragons and mythical animals reliefs on the walls of the monastery like a phoenix and dragon. On the right temple also contained a floating teapot fountain.

History

Smile along with Buddha at Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya Temple, one of the largest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia. The spacious structure is dedicated to Maitreya, the laughing Buddha. Admire the many statues inside, showing the charming Buddha smiling, having tea, and communicating with various animals. Twelve statues outside represent the animals of the Chinese zodiac, which is based on year--you can find your zodiac animal and compare characteristics. Enjoy the scenic view from the balcony, or take some memorable photos at this tranquil place. Try the diverse and delicious meals in the temple's vegetarian restaurant. Before you visit Batam, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Barelang Bridge,Batam

The Barelang Bridge is a chain of 6 bridges of various types that connect the islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang, Riau Islands built in 1997.

Overview

The Barelang Bridge is a chain of 6 bridges of various types that connect the islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang, Riau Islands built in 1997. Barelang also refers to the islands themselves, which are all administratively part of the municipality of Batam. The smaller islands of Tonton, Nipah, and Setotok connect Batam and Rempang. The entire Barelang region covers 715 km².

Some locals call the bridge Jembatan Habibie after Dr. Jusuf Habibie, who oversaw the project in construction, aiming to transform the Rempang and Galang islands into industrial sites.The concept design for the 6 bridges were proposed by Bruce Ramsay of VSL. Dr. Habibie had requested that the designs should be based on a variation of different structural bridge types, in order to introduce & develop new bridge design & building technologies for the Indonesian market. Over time the bridge sites have grown more into a tourist attraction rather than a transportation route.

The full stretch of all 6 bridges total to 2 kilometers. Travelling from the first bridge to the last is about 50km and takes about 50 minutes. Construction of the bridges started in 1992 and took names from fifteenth to eighteenth-century rulers of the Riau Sultanate.

The Tengku Fisabilillah bridge connects Batam and Tonton island. It stretches for 642 meters and is the most popular bridge of all, being a cable-stayed bridge with two 118 m high pylons and main span 350 m.Tonton-Nipah Bridge is a cantilever bridge with total length 420 m and main span 160 m.Setoko-Nipah Bridge is a girder bridge with total length 270 m and main span 45 m.Setoko-Rempang Bridge is a cantilever bridge with total length 365 m and main span 145 m.Barelang Bridge is an arch bridge with total length 385 m and main span 245 m. The road deck was constructed using the incremental launching method, whereby the deck was constructed on the bridge approach and then launched horizontally by the use of hydraulic jacks with special sliding bearings out over the previously constructed arch.

History

Construction of the bridges started in 1992 and took names from fifteenth to eighteenth-century rulers of the Riau Sultanate. The Tengku Fisabilillah bridge connects Batam and Tonton island. ... Barelang Bridge (Rempang-Galang Bridge) is an arch bridge with total length 385 m and main span 245 m.

Beginning in 1992, the 2 kilometers-worth of travel spans took their names from 15th- to 18th-century rulers of the Riau Sultanate, and are made up of a selection of engineering greatness. The longest bridge, the Tengku Fisabilillah (connects Batam and Tonton island), is a cable-stayed bridge that has 642 meters of stretch, and is by far the most popular of the bunch due to its regal appearance and size. Narasinga (Tonton-Nipah) and Sultan Zainal Abidin (Setokok-Rempang) are cantilever bridges, 320 m. and 365 m., respectively.

Nongsa Coast,Batam

Nongsa is the name of a district in Batam. This district is famous for its beach called Nongsa Beach. Conveniently located in the northeast of Batam, to achieve Nongsa Beach is about 10 minutes from the airport.

Overview

On this beach there are many international class hotels and resorts. Nongsa beach has the character of small waves beach that equipped with a wide white sand. What's interesting about this beach is you can see the city of Singapore from the beach because it is very close and look very beautiful at night.

Nongsa Beach is located on the north coast of Batam Island, precisely in the area of Nongsa Hamlet, Sambau Village, Nongsa District. The name of Nongsa is taken from the name of Prominent Figures Malay – Riau in Batam named Nong Isa, he came to power in the 18th century and was a ruler who developed the Nongsa Coast region at that time. According to information, Nongsa Village is the first village on the island of Batam before the birth of the other villages around Batam. Kampung Nongsa have known in Batam community as a homely hometown with friendly people who create the atmosphere of Indonesia’s traditional culture.

In Nongsa Beach, there is an island that located across the Nongsa Coast. The island called Pulau Putri which is a small island that is still part of the Riau Islands Province. This Island has a natural beauty as the same as Nongsa Beach. Furthermore, because it is one of the most popular beaches on Batam, Nongsa Beach is never quiet visited by tourists. In fact, almost every day, Nongsa beach is always crowded by tourists. The increasing tourists usually occur on holidays or weekend.

History

Nongsa Point Marina & Resort is designed with a Mediterranean touch and built around a natural cove at Nongsa, on Batam Island, Indonesia. It is a truly unique waterfront destination in heavenly peaceful, tropical surroundings offering resort hotel rooms, 2 or 3 bedroom chalets.

We pamper to those who are looking for a relaxing lifestyle and the discerned boat owners who appreciate our International Marina facilities as a gateway to the Riau Islands and beyond.

Nongsa Point Marina & Resort is the ideal home away from home, be it during the week or for quick weekend getaway. The resort offers variety of recreational facilities including a Golf Course, a Spa, a selection of water sports and boat charters for fishing , diving snorkelling and Island hopping.

Nagoya, Batam

Nagoya, also known as Lubuk Baja, is the main town of Batam, Indonesia, and administratively a district, covering 10.8 square kilometers. The population was 80,780 in 2010 Census.

Overview

Nagoya, also known as Lubuk Baja, is the main town of Batam, Indonesia, and administratively a district (kecamatan), covering 10.8 square kilometers. The population was 80,780 in 2010 Census. However, like other fastest growing cities, Batam Island is becoming a continuous urban sprawl. Nagoya Hill Mall is the biggest shopping mall in the region, you can find the most popular fast food restaurants such as A&W, Pizza Hut, KFC, etc.

Wide ranges of home appliances, fashions, and electronic gadgets are also available. Hypermart is the only grocery store in the mall. The area surrounded by a number of hotels, ranging from 2 to 4 stars. Right outside the mall, there are many small roadside eateries offering grilled seafood, satay, otak-otak, and other local fare. Foods are generally quite spicy.

History

Oda Nobunaga and his protégés Toyotomi Hideyoshi and Tokugawa Ieyasu were powerful warlords based in the Nagoya area who gradually succeeded in unifying Japan. In 1610, Tokugawa Ieyasu moved the capital of Owari Province from Kiyosu, about seven kilometers (4.3 miles) away, to a more strategic location in present-day Nagoya.

Tokugawa period

During this period Nagoya Castle was constructed, built partly from materials taken from Kiyosu Castle. During the construction, the entire town around Kiyosu Castle, consisting of around 60,000 people, moved from Kiyosu to the newly planned town around Nagoya Castle.Around the same time, the nearby ancient Atsuta Shrine was designated as a waystation, called Miya (the Shrine), on the important Tōkaidō road, which linked the two capitals of Kyoto and Edo (now Tokyo). A town developed around the temple to support travelers. The castle and shrine towns formed the city.