Anambas, Beautiful Tropical Islands in Asia.

Among the rows of beach in Tarempa, Momong Cape Coast is one of them which is highly recommended for your visit. Located on a promontory, this beach offers a super panoramic view, a combination of crystal clear sea water, white sand and natural coral reefs.

Compared to the adjacent beach, Beach Sand Manang, the coastline is much longer, about one kilo meter. So, if you come here, you can be satisfied explore every corners. Want the left side that many leaned by piles of stones or in the middle of a bustling palm trees. Or go ahead explore the far right side which is also sprinkled with rocks of various sizes and shapes.

But you should, if this beach, first sisiri in a central part of the pier by the locals named Port SMAN 1 Siantan because its location is right next to a famous school in Tarempa it. From the top of this dock you can enjoy the beauty of this coastal marine form of the clear sea water at the bottom of coral reef overgrown. Various marine fauna such as the colorful reef fish, so separate bonus because easily seen with the naked eye.

 

In this dock Area location, if you visit here, often see a group of young people who bathe, swim while snorkeling. The water is clear and not in. Almost all angles, with coral reefs are maintained naturalness.

Satisfied there, move to the south along the coast. Not far from there, you will find some of the gazebo is made of bamboo which is located juts into the sea. In the end, stood firm a house wall at the top there is an open area which also resembles the gazebo.

From the top of the house which apparently is a family karaoke room, you can freely see a sea view in Cape Momong charming. Graded blue sea green. Once upon a time looks small fishing boats being fro bringing in the catch. While on the side a bit to the south, clearly visible Sand Beach Manang pepohon decorated with palm leaves waving in the wind time.

The beauty of the beach was right there, right next to the gazebo that stands above the water, you will be treated again the scenery is rather difficult to find elsewhere. There stood a large rock pile plays no less than 30 meters on which thrives large tree towering again. Unique.

To enjoy this beach, you can go anytime. Can early, middle atapun when dusk. But definitely, if you want to linger here, you do not need to worry because here provided a café that sells a variety of food and beverages. Eat well in a comfortable place, namely in gazebos bamboo cafe manager is provided for the visitors.

Do not forget, before leaving, prepare things such as snorkeling equipment, for those who like to see the underwater flora and fauna, the camera along with the accessories that complete your photography hobby. If you want to stay by way of camping, tents and equipment to prepare well, including sufficient supplies in order to show air-camping-ria you there run smoothly and comfortably.

 

Alam Mayang

 

Alam Mayang is located in Pekanbaru city. It is one of nature picnic places and serves really nature view with nice fresh air in the city.
Alam Mayang is interesting place for outbond, fishing, picnic with our family and many sport challenging to pass. This place very good for refreshing from work daily activities. So is become popular recreation destination in Pekanbaru city.

Sultan Riau Mosque

 
Sultan Riau Grand Mosque is a famous historical tourist site on Penyengat Island, Tanjung Pinang, Kepulauan Riau province.  This mosque was built when the island was the residence of Engku Puteri Raja Hamidah, wife of the Riau ruler, Sultan Mahmudsyah (1761—1812).  Initially, this mosque was a simple wooden building with brick floors and about 6 meter tall towers.

Sultan Abdurrahman then invited participation from his people to help build a bigger mosque. People from many places around the Riau Lingga area came to the island to donate their materials, food and manpower.

Some said that due to abundant food supplies of rice, vegetables and eggs, workers were so bored eating eggs that they only ate the yolks and used the whites as adhesive material.  The egg whites were mixed with sand and limestone to make this mosque which still stands strong today.

Getting There

The entry point to Kepulauan Riau province is through Hang Nadim international airport.  You can also come through Port Sri Bintan Pura, in Tanjung Pinang.  Here, there are many small vessels that can take you to Malaysia and Singapore.

It will take about 20 minutes from Tanjung Pinang Port to Penyengat Island by a small motorboat locally known as a Pompong at a cost of Rp 10,000 (about 1 US Dollar) per person. You can also rent the boat for Rp 80,000 (about 7 US Dollars) per Pompong to take you round trip.

Getting Around

To travel around Penyengat island, you can take “Becak Motor (Bemor)” (a three wheel motor vehicle) for Rp 20,000 (2 US Dollars).  On this island, visitors will not find any cars or similar vehicles.

To Do

Many visitors come to pray in this historical building. If you're more interested in the architecture, here are some details. The walls of this mosque are 50 cm thick and the mosque is the only one remaining from the Riau-Lingga kingdom that is intact.  The total size of this mosque compound is about 54.4 x 32.2 meters.  The size of its main building is 29.3 x 19.5 meters, and is supported by four pillars.  Its floor is made of clay bricks.  In its yard, there are two Sotoh houses for travelers and meetings.  There are also two halls where local people place food during parties or fast breaking sessions in the evenings during the holy month of Ramadan.

This mosque has thirteen domes and four sharp towers as high as 18.9 meters that were previously used by muadzin to call for prayers. This mosque looks as strong as royal palaces in India. Its domes are varied and grouped into three and four domes. Total number of domes and towers is 17. It reflects the total number of rekaat in Moslem pray that must be performed by every Moslem every day. Sultan Riau Mosque has very unique architecture. It is not known from where this mosques architecture originates.

To Stay

There are no hotels or commercial inns on this island. Visitors can stay in local people’s houses.

To Eat

Visitors can find many restaurants selling typical Malay foods.

To Buy

In Penyengat Island, you cannot buy local souvenirs, but you can buy local handicrafts from souvenir shops in Tanjung Pinang.

Tips

In addition to tourist sites, the hospitality of the people on this island will make this trip an unforgettable memory.  Local people have many stories about the island. You can continue your journey to other historical sites on the Island such as the tomb of Raja Ali Haji, forts, government palaces, etc.

RIAU ARCHIPELAGO

RIAU ARCHIPELAGO

Its waters are the backyard of native seafaring nomads who fish and trade for a living. Their traditional wooden sailing craft, called 'pinisi' still do the forested channels of these islands, along with other indigenous craft, fishing vessels and cargo ships which call at the archipelago's main town and Tanjung Pinang port. Tanjung Pinang lies on the largest island of Bintan archipelago. Once known as Riau, it was the heart of an ancient Malay kingdom. Today, Bintan is the latest hot spot of development in Indonesia's surging economy.

A master plan is underway to turn it into a major tourist destination. Barely an hour away from Singapore by ferry, tourist accommodation has begun to appear to take advantage of its gateway from it all appeal. It consists of Riau Archipelago, Natuna Islands and Anambas Archipelago. Originally part of Riau Province, Riau Archipelago was split off as a separate Province in July 2004 with Tanjung Pinang as its capital. Anambas Archipelago, located between mainland Malaysia and Borneo were attached to the new province. By population, the most important Riau islands are Bintan, Batam and Karimun. Size wise, however, the sparsely populated Natuna Islands are larger.