Batam
is one of the 3,000 islands of the Riau Archipelago. It is only
20kms from Singapore where you can travel from in only 20 mins.
by an air conditioned ferry. Over the years Batam, known as
the gateway to Indonesia, has developed into a major industrial
and tourist area and its population has expanded rapidly from
other areas of Indonesia as well as some 2,500 expats now living
and working there. While the island is now filled with international
standard hotels and resorts, not to mention golf courses and
other recreations facilities, you can still find pockets of
rural delight which have not been cleared and tranquil spots
with white sandy beaches.
Around 88%
of Indonesia’s population is Muslim, around 10% Christian
and 2% Hindu and Buddhist. With the influx of more expats living
on Batam, there are more western style bars and restaurants.
The small local fishing villages offer fresh seafood to dine
on while you sit over lapping waves soaking up the view.
Gading Kencana Wisata