Things to do in Batam
Looking for a weekend getaway to Batam and wonder what are the things to do in Batam with your family and friends? Here we list down top 8 best things to do while visiting Batam.
1. Shopping Spree
There are plenty of choices of shopping spree in Batam. From malls to shops nearby hotels, all offer very cheap and affordable products. Popular shopping shopping centres in Batam are: Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall, BCS Mall and the newest one, Grand Batam Mall. They are all located within 10 mins drive one another.
2. Fresh Seafood Dining
You can feast on fresh seafood in Batam as it is far cheaper than Singapore. There are plenty of seafood restaurants available in Batam especially in Harbour Bay area where you can dine by the seaside. Some of the cheapest and popular amoung tourists and locals are Sei Enam Seafood Restaurant, Rezeki Seafood and Wey Wey Seafood Restaurant.
3. Indulge Batam Massage
Get away from daily routine and pamper your body and mind with a soothing massage treatment in Batam. Batam have many massage parlours offering much cheaper treatment than Singapore. With less than S$15 you can get a 60 minutes body massage.
4. Tee off at Batam Golf Course
For avid golfers, Batam definitely a paradise. There are total of 7 Golf courses in Batam which are designed by reputed designers & architects such as Greg Norman, Larry Nelson, Thomson, Wolveridge & Perrett.
5. Explore Batam Nature Beauty
Little people know that Batam offers more than just cheap shopping and massage. There are many other attractions such as enchanting beaches like Nongsa Beach, gorgeous waterfall like Telaga Bidadari, nearby island hopping like Ranoh island & Kepri Coral island or the dense mangrove forest to enjoy the relaxing breeze, scenic nature and fresh air.
6. Enjoy Outdoor Activities
At Batam, there are abundant of outdoor activities from fun thrilling activities such as go-kart, paintball, high-rope, ATV to water sports activities such as jet-ski, banana boat, cable-ski, canoeing and snorkeling. If you’re traveling with kids, we will recommend you to visit Batam Ocarina Theme Park or Batam Seaforest for some child friendly activities.
7. Visit Batam Temples
Religion has been part of Indonesian culture and you can feel it in Batam as well. There are many temples in Batam you can pay a visit during your short stay here. Two temples that are mostly visited by tourists are Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya and Vihara Budhi Bhakti or also known as Tua Pek Kong Temple.
8. Photo Shoot
You might not know that Batam has many spots where you can take beautiful photos either just to post in your social media or to save the beautiful moment and memories in your album. Vio Vio Beach with its swing right on the shore provides wonderful romantic scenery on sunset. Other than that, Bukit Senyum, Tebing Langit, Wisata Habibie 1000 Tangga are also some of the spots that allow you to feast your eyes on Batam panoramic view form high above. The sites provide some properties for photo taking with pretty design.
