Tanjung Pinang trip planner

Tanjung Pinang represents an important trading and shipping port, offering visitors proximity to Singapore and Johor Bahru in Malaysia. A cultural melting pot with a diverse population, the cosmopolitan city boasts Buddhist temples, mosques, churches, and Chinese and Hindu temples--often standing side by side. Other Tanjung Pinang attractions include old houses built on stilts, colonial-era buildings, and modern shopping centers and hotels. Tanjung Pinang is a paradise for seafood lovers, with many restaurants serving tasty and fresh fish, crab, oysters, prawns, and other specialties. The city also provides a good base for exploring the thousands of scenic Riau Islands, most of them uninhabited. Add Tanjung Pinang and other destinations in Indonesia to your travel plans using our Indonesia tour planner.