"Bengkalis - Small Town on the Straits of Melaka" Bengkalis by victorwkf

Bengkalis Travel Guide: 21 reviews and 60 photos

Istiqpmah Mosque at Bengkalis, Indonesia

Bengkalis is a small town located on Bengkalis Island off the Straits of Melaka. This island is very close to the Sumatra mainland and forms part of the Riau province of Indonesia.

If you intend to explore the Riau Islands, then this place could be included in your trip. Other places in the Riau Islands worth visiting are Bintan Island, Batam Island (both close to Singapore), Karimun Island, Selatpanjang and Dumai. You could venture south to visit the Lingga Islands which are "off the beaten path".

Hope you will find the information and photographs useful, and perhaps give your comments and ratings. Thanks.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A good experience on island lifestyle in Indonesia
Cons:Language problem, basic facilities, off the beaten path
In a nutshell:Part of the island adventure in Riau province

Last visit to Bengkalis: Feb 2006
Intro Updated Apr 8, 2006
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Swallow houses at Bengkalis, Indonesia - Bengkalis

Noise from the swallow birds Warnings and Dangers (2)

Because harvesting of swallow bird nest is big time in Bengkalis, be prepared for the noise from the swallow birds... more travel advice

Town of Bengkalis, Indonesia - Bengkalis

Water supply, simple life & language... Warnings and Dangers (2)

One of the biggest problem in Bengkalis is the lack of fresh water supply especially during the dry season. Some places... more travel advice

Morning at Bengkalis, Indonesia - Bengkalis

Take a morning stroll Favorites (5)

One of my fondest memories of Bengkalis is taking a morning stroll around town to breathe the fresh air and watch the... more travel advice

Shopping at Bengkalis, Indonesia - Bengkalis

Shopping at Bengkalis Things to Do (8)

There are no big shopping malls at Bengkalis, but the town has many roadside shops which sell cheap clothings and other... more travel advice

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SLLiew Nov 6, 2007 at 8:20 AM

Great page on another less travelled destination. Nice to know there is a Regent, delicious photo of mee soh and not to stay near the noisy birdnest shoplots. Cheers, SL :)