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Pulau Bintan Travel Guide: 457 reviews and 1,170 photos
Bintan is not your typical tourist destination. The nearest town to visit is more than an hour away and and there are not really many points of interest for one to go to.
But what it does offer its visitors is a relaxing experience in a resort island that is surrounded by the amazing South China Sea, noted for its clear azure waters.
As a Singaporean, I guess the best parts of Bintan is that it is only about an hour away from Tanah Merah Ferry Terminal, and no foreign currency exchange is needed, as the official currency used is actually Singapore dollars.
Because of this as well, some travellers may actually dislike this place because it is designed from ground up to be a tourist resort paradise and so there aren't much exploration available to do. There are only resort and chalets and no backpackers lodge and such. It is also a destination which is more expensive than the typical South-East Asia destination.
Nevertheless, I had a great time there with some of my closest pals. Certainly a great way to spend the Good Friday long weekend! :-)
The blue sky and crystal clear waters are very inviting and is a sight in itself.
Near Banyan Tree Bintan, there is actually a rather secluded beach stretch which is sheltered from the waves by many large rocks. It was really beautiful and serene there. However, it seemed to be only accessible by ocean kayaks or motor crafts and it was not possible to walk there at all.
- Pros:Nice, quiet place with very nice resorts
- Cons:It is basically just a resort island and is quite expensive
- In a nutshell:A heaven for resort and spa visitors
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Mana Mana Beach Club
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Kayaking In Bintan
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Comments (7)
Fantastic photo!
Hi, I am going to Bintan this coming Nov for a company retreat. Do you think Monsoon season will effect us?
I think that this kind of place is something I would need now. Thanks for showing it !!!
Great page looks like paradise!
love your bintan pics!!! are you a photographer or something? ha!
Hi Raymond, you've got an extensive list of info here and some really cool pictures. Thanks for sharing the info !
You have beautiful pictures and useful tips. I did not visit Pasar Oleh Oleh though. Maybe will go there next time I visit Bintan.