Boat Schedules and Becak Rates Around the Island on the Batam
Behind Padang is one of the islands on the border of Batam City, Riau Islands Province (Kepri) with the neighboring country of Singapore. This island, nicknamed ‘Pulau Penawar Rindu’, is one of the culinary, maritime and historical tourism destinations for the development of Batam.
The famous culinary tourism in Behind Padang is typical Malay dishes made from fresh seafood, which taste more delicious than other restaurants. Therefore, it is not surprising that this island always attracts tourists. “Local culinary tourism here is much tastier than restaurants, because the spices are authentic,” said the Mayor of Batam, Muhammad Rudi, while enjoying the culinary delights of Padang.
According to the Mayor, although restaurants in other areas also serve similar dishes, the taste is different. The culinary delights on Penawar Rindu Island have a more special taste with spices passed down from generation to generation.
Fish, squid, shrimp, crab and various other ingredients are directly processed by local residents, giving them a special freshness. Some typical island dishes that are always looked forward to include spicy sour fish, cooked lengse fish, and black cooked squid, with an unmatched taste. There is delicious cendol ice, slime noodles with thick peanut sauce, nasi lemak, Tarik tea, even prata or roti canai which is a favorite food for the people of Riau Islands.
Schedule and Prices for Boat Tickets to Behind Padang
Behind Padang Island is located in Behind Padang District and can be reached in about 15 minutes from Batam Island. This island is directly opposite the neighboring country of Singapore, providing a different feel for tourists.
To get to this island, you can use sea transportation services in the form of small boats made of wood or sticks. The ticket price for the crossing from Pancung Sekupang Harbor to Behindpadang is $1,72 SGD per person. The ships that serve the crossing to Behindpadang have a departure schedule every 30 minutes. However, sometimes the schedule can be faster or slower, depending on the availability of the number of passengers.
Tariffs for Pedicabs Around the Back of Padang
One of the attractions for tourists when they go to Behindpadang is traveling around the island by pedicab. Enjoying the beach atmosphere, the community environment on the island, and the gentle breeze are impressions that will never be forgotten when visiting this island.
You can visit this island every day, from 08.00 to 19.00 WIB. On Saturdays or Sundays, visits from Batam to this island are increasingly crowded, especially teenagers who want to enjoy culinary delights or ride a pedicab.
The average fare for a pedicab ride around the island is $5,17 SGD. Before taking a pedicab, you should first ask the pedicab driver for the exact price, because you are worried that the price will be different. While riding a pedicab, you can freely enjoy the atmosphere of the island as you explore residential areas, fishermen’s activities on the platforms, and the towering buildings on the Singapore border. There are also lush mangrove forests, historical buildings from the beginning of the Batam government, and enjoy the Yellow Harbor activities.
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