Deserted roads
by bkarjee
There are miles and miles of such deserted roads and the street markings are not so clear. As long as you are escorted by a local driver, there are no issues, but if you are driving, better watch out. You need good road map, which is difficullt to find and moreover if you seek a local persons help in finding your way out, language becomes a big barrier We decided to go on a long ride to this place called Vietnam camp and this was thew type of road we encountered. The landscape is beautiful.
Batam Center
by shane_02
There are many ferry terminals in Batam. Sekupang used to be its domestic and international ferry terminals operating to and fro Batam. However, due to Sekupang is further away from Batam city, Nagoya, and the loitering of notorious theives and pickpocketers, Batam Center existence in the Nagoya is becoming more popular in recent days.
Now Batam Center is the main ferry terminal for transporting tourists from Singapore and nearby Malaysia as well as from nearby Riau Islands. The opening of Batam Center Shopping Mall in early 2005 is putting Batam Center as not only a place where tourists arrive and depart but also proving itself as a shopping paradise.
Click Batam Center to go to its website.
Immigration check
by rajitravel
Like everywhere, here's where the immigration check at Batam Center Ferry terminal. Though, they have a screening check but they are not really that strict as in Singapore. I always had metals on my body especially on my boots and bangles. As the metal detectors sounded while I cross through, the officer just let me through without any problem.
Reservoirs at Batam Island (Part 1)
by victorwkf
There are a few fresh water reservoirs located at different parts of Batam Island, and they are important sources of fresh water for the local residents as well as industries. The water at Batam are treated and are safe for drinking. Some of these water are supplied to neighbouring Singapore. Please go to part 2 of this tip.
Excellant view
by bkarjee
The Singapore skyline is visible from few places in Batam on a clear day. Waterfront city is one of them. We were having our lunch at Hotel Sunshine at Waterfront city and the Singapore skyline was faintly visible. I used my camera’s basic zooming effect to produce this image.
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Belakang Padang Island
Beach at Rembang Island
Ocearina Theme Park
