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There are only very few cars along the roads of Bengkalis. Most locals either walk, ride bicycles, motorcycles or take a trishaw (please see my VT travelogue on this page for local transportation). Since Bengkalis is a small town and is relatively safe, walking is a good option. You can also take the local trishaw (see photo), or if you have a friend here, you can try to take a ride on a motorcycle which is fun.
Written Apr 8, 2006
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One of the ways to get to Bengkalis is to take a ferry from the Sekupang ferry terminal at Batam Island next to Singapore. Please see my VT Batam page for more information on how to get from Singapore to Batam Island. At the Sekupang ferry terminal, there are several ferry services to Bengkalis and speaking in Indonesian language is needed. The ferries leave early in the morning about 8.30am, so be there early. There are 2 sea routes, one is direct from Batam to Bengkalis (about 3 hours) in the open sea and the waves can be rough. The other is taking a route along the various islands, making stops at Karimun Island and Selatpanjang (this route takes slightly longer time but the sea is not so rough as the waves are blocked by the islands). The ferry tickets are affordable (about US$15 the most). Other ways of getting to Bengkalis are ferry services from the town of Muar in Malaysia across the Straits of Melaka to Bengkalis, and a road trip from Pekanbaru (capital city of Riau province).
Written Apr 8, 2006
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One of the ways to get to Bengkalis is to take a ferry from the Sekupang ferry terminal at Batam Island next to Singapore. Please see my VT Batam page for more...
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Bengkalis - Small Town on the Straits of Melaka
Bengkalis is a small town located on Bengkalis Island off the Straits of Melaka. This island is very close to the Sumatra mainland and forms part of the Riau province of Indonesia. If you intend to...
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