7 Day Itinerary in Tanjung Pinang

Having a Tanjung Pinang itinerary for 7 days will give you a chance to experience the uniqueness of this place. Tanjung Pinang is a fast growing main port town in Bintan, Indonesia that offers an extensive list of must-see and must-try around town. Considered one of the busiest harbors in the country, Tanjung Pinang is the center of trading, shopping, shipping and seafood tourism within the region. Here is an itinerary for a whole week.

Day 1- The Buddhist Temple

Visit the Buddhist temple that is situated 10 miles from the downtown of Tanjung Pinang. As you enter the temple you will see the largest statue of the Goddess of Mercy (Guan Yin) in Southeast Asia.

Day 2- Cultural Center

If you want to experience the culture and history of the Tanjung Pinang people, you might want to consider paying a visit to the Cultural Center. Located downtown, the Cultural Center offers performances from local Malayan artists. The Cultural Center also organizes festivals and cultural performances like playing music and dancing.

Day 3- Kelong

The Kelong was mainly built for breeding and trapping fishes but it was recently modified for commercial purposes. You can now rent these Kelong for $20 per night for 2 people. Fishing trips and daily meals can be arranged with the operators. While you’re at it, you may also arrange a traditional Kelong-style fishing education with a local fisherman.

Day 4- Penyengat Island

Take a boat and explore the waters of Tanjung Pinang. You can hire a guide and a boat and visit Penyengat Island. Here you will see a number of different mosques and the graveyard of the native Tanjung Pinang people and some royalty. One of the popular mosques in Penyengat Island is the Masjid Raya mosque.

Day 5- Senggarang Temple

The Senggarang temple is a complex Chinese and Hindu worshipping temple. It houses 40-armed statues and a few animal deities. You can also walk around the stilted houses and come across a tree that has grown inside a temple.

Day 6- Padang-style Restaurants

The greatest adventure to try in Tanjung Pinang is their cuisine--fresh seafood, sambals, spicy Asian delicacies and more. Padang-style restaurants can be found all around town. Popular food destinations are Bak Kut Teh, Otak Otak and Wet Kway Tow. Must try dishes are Pempek, Soto, Gado-gado, Sup Ayam Kampung, meat and fish BBQ and their sumptuous crabs and local mollusk.

Day 7- Shopping Galore

Do not leave Tanjung Pinang without shopping for some locally produced items. You will find wooden handicrafts, locally produced coffees and teas, Indonesian textiles, Kaya (local bread spread) and electronic gadgets, too. You can pick up all these and more along the main street of Tanjung Pinang.