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Things to do & Places to see in Bintan, Heritage of Bintan
Things to do & Places to see in Bintan, Heritage of Bintan
Unwinding the secrets of the age-old island of Bintan, Excitehotels.com offers mystic getaways and soulful hideaways in an island paradise where visitors can take off on a magic carpet of luxury, leisure and a lavish lifestyle at hotels in Bintan
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08/10/2010
"A Voyage to the World of Care"
Singapore – 10/08/10 - Bintan gained popularity in the olden days as a resting point between trade routes from Europe and Asia. Today, this colorful island is still a popular destination for repose and recreation. The island is most famous in the Riau Archipelago for its extensive variety of flora and fauna. This has led to Bintan’s rise to fame as a centre for eco-tourism.
Bintan is home to a number of species of wildlife like the silver leaf monkey, sunbirds and eagles. But the most fascinating creatures are those that abide in its azure blue waters. Take a speed boat or go scuba diving and swim amongst a variety of colorful fish, dolphins, hawksbill turtles and squids.
The beachfront development encouraged on this island has led to the establishment of numerous fine hotels and seaside resorts. Finding Bintan hotels accommodation is an easy task. You get to pick from towering skyscrapers and bay view’s to modest vernacular eco-resorts which will bring you down and close to nature.
The beach front development has also led to the establishment of numerous sea side activities like parasailing, sky diving, surfing, beach volleyball, sunbathing and even tattooing. While skimming Bintan’s silver beaches, one must not miss out on sampling its fresh sea food cuisine, cooked with typical Asian recipes, but with a native Bintan touch.
An alternative activity to marine tourism would be taking a boat down Bintan’s river among the mangrove forests to discover Bintan’s terrestrial wildlife. This is a spectacular experience which is rare to find living in today’s modern concrete jungles.
Another great way to spend time at Bintan is to go on a heritage tour. Bintan is a place with a history of Chinese, Islamic and colonial rules and established religions like Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam. The settlement of Senggarang has a whopping count of 300 Chinese temples including the world famous Banyan tree temple. Also famous in this island is the Sulfur colored Masjid Raya Sultan Riau Mosque which houses an antique 150-year-old edition of the Quran. The town of Tanjung Pinang and the Raha Hajji Fisallibah monument are the other places of historical interest on the island.
Bintan is a great place to visit if you are looking for a complete getaway from global tourist destinations and want to settle for something ethnic and unique. You can shop for great handcrafted souvenirs at the Bintan markets, created and sold by the locals. Great artifacts you cannot find anywhere else in the world!
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