Hotels in Tanjung Balai Karimun

Things You Need to Know Before Going to Tanjung Balai Karimun

Tanjung Balai Karimun is one of the islands located in the Riau Islands. The location of the island is quite strategic because it is surrounded by beaches. Many local and foreign tourists visit Tanjung Balai Karimun to enjoy the summer. 

Each beach provides services such as diving classes, surfing, and other water sports. This place is also suitable for a honeymoon because it is surrounded by nature. There are many villas and hotels with complete facilities that will make your vacation more comfortable.  

The distance from Singapore to Tanjung Balai Karimun is about 1 hour and 33 minutes. You just need to take a ferry from HarbourFront Singapore. In addition, you also have the opportunity to see a variety of flora and fauna from Indonesia. Well, before leaving you need to know where and what you can do in Tanjung Balai Karimun. Here are some hotels in Tanjung Balai Karimun and what activities can be done there.

Reasons to Visit Tanjung Balai Karimun 

Visiting Indonesia during summer is the best choice. One of the places you can visit is Tanjung Balai Karimun. It is part of Riau Island which is about 1 hour and 33 minutes from Singapore.  

Around this island, there are many beaches, reservoirs, and mountains that you can explore. You also have the opportunity to learn water sports such as diving, surfing, and speed boating. You can also hike with friends or family here.  

In addition, Tanjung Balai Karimun is also famous for its variety of flora and fauna. You can take your children to learn and get to know the outdoors. There are also hotels and villas in the vicinity.  

Best Activities to do in Tanjung Balai Karimun

Then what can you do during your vacation in Tanjung Balai Karimun? Here are some recommended activities and places you can visit in Tanjung Balai Karimun.

Palawan Beach

Palawan Beach is one of the most crowded beaches on weekends. This beach is known for its natural beauty and beautiful forests. The location of this beach is in the Pangke area, Meral. 

What is unique about this beach is a stretch of granular sand filled with rows of beautiful granite rocks. Because the waves on this beach are quite large, many tourists are happy to surf. For those who love photography, prepare your camera and capture the best moments when the sky is clear, and the waves are tempting.

Telunas Beach

Another beach that you can visit is Telunas Beach. This beach is referred to as a tourist paradise in Tanjung Balai Karimun. You can see the arrangement of cottages made of wood combined with seawater from a distance. This is what makes this beach most chosen for honeymoons. You only need to take about 45 minutes by boat to get to this boat. Leave early so you can enjoy the beautiful sunrise view.  

Gading Beach

Tanjung Balai Karimun also has another beach called Gading Beach. What is unique about this beach is the pile of granite rocks that lie along the coastline. The neatly arranged rocks naturally make this beach even more beautiful.  

What makes tourists more curious to visit this beach is the mysterious story. The story is about the number of stairs that decrease after you pass. If you go up 70 steps, then when you go down the stairs, it will decrease to 65.  

Jantan Mount

For those of you who want to hike, come to Jantang Mount. This is the highest mountain in Karimun district. From the top of this mountain, you can watch ferry activities at the port and enjoy the beautiful layout of Tanjung Balai Karimun City.   

Best Area to Stay in Tanjung Balai Karimun

There are many hotels and villas with complete facilities around the beach that will make you comfortable. Here we recommend some hotels in Tanjung Balai Karimun.  

Aston Karimun City Hotel

Location: Pertambangan Tg Balai Karimun, Riau Island, Indonesia 29661

Price: SGD 62

Aston Karimun City Hotel is a 3-star hotel that offers a luxurious stay experience and is surrounded by the beach. This hotel is the best choice to enjoy the beach from the room. Facilities available at this hotel are massage services, laundry services, a swimming pool, meeting rooms, multipurpose rooms, restaurants, children's play areas, and an in-room bar and amenities. The room types available are deluxe, premier, and the karimun suite. 

Hotel 21 Karimun

Location: 21 Coastal Area, Tanjung Balai Karimun City Center, Riau Island, Indonesia 26991

Price: SGD 40

This 3-star hotel offers beautiful views from the top of the rooftop – perfect for those of you who want to hold a private party. There is an infinity pool and bar that you can use while enjoying the sunset view. 

Other facilities are a fitness center, function room, meeting room, café, lounge, restaurant, and laundry services. The rooms at this hotel are premier, deluxe, standard, double, and suite rooms.

Getting Around Tanjung Balai Karimun 

Getting around Tanjung Balai Karimun can be done in several ways. A port is ready to take you to Dumai and Singapore. The airport is Sei Bati Airport which has regular flights to and from Pekanbaru. The flight operates three times a week, so please check it carefully.

To get around Tanjung Balai Karimun, you can rent a motorbike from a local at around SGD 25 to SGD 100 per day. You can also use public transportation that can take you to every corner of the island for SGD 2 to SGD 5 per person.  

Popular Food in Tanjung Balai Karimun

Lontong Paha

One of the most popular foods in Tanjung Balai Karimun is Lontong Paha. Usually, this food is eaten at breakfast. This is a portion of rice cake served with goulash chicken thighs.  

But besides thighs, you can also eat it with chicken breast or chicken wings. For the taste, of course, it is typical of the archipelago, especially when served with potato sauce and shredded ikan bilis. You can also eat lontong with tofu, chickpeas, and pumpkin pieces.

Mie Siam Kuning

You must also try one of Tanjung Balai Karimun's specialties, Mie Siam Kuning. This is a yellow noodle dish made from noodles eaten with tauco sauce. One portion of this menu includes boiled eggs, shrimp, white tofu, bean sprouts, and cucumber. Usually, this menu is eaten at lunch or dinner.  

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