Category: Destinations

Dedap Durhaka Island

One of the islands that has a legendary story is located in the Bengkalis Strait, Merbau District, Meranti Islands Regency, Riau, namely Dedap Durhaka Island. It is said that on this island there is a legend about a child who migrated leaving his mother, then after becoming rich he was ashamed and did not recognize his mother's status. This story is the

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History of Muara Takus Temple

Muara Takus Temple is a Buddhist temple site located in Muara Takus village, XIII Koto District, Kampar Regency, Riau. Inside this temple complex there are several buildings called Candi Sulung, Candi Bungsu, Mahligai Stupa, and Palangka. Experts differ regarding when this temple was founded. Some say in the 7th century, 9th century, and some even say the

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Pulau Jemaja

Jemaja is one of the islands in Anambas Islands Regency, Riau Islands Province (Kepri). But do you know the origin of the name of this island? Citing various sources, there are two versions of the origin of the name Jemaja. The first version states that Jemaja comes from Jam Raja. This is because the island was once a resting place for kings from

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It is forbidden to step on the head of Linggi

Beliefs and oral traditions are an important part of the life of the Malay people in the Anambas Islands, Riau Islands (Kepri). One of the taboos that is still firmly held by the local community is the prohibition to step on the kepale linggi, the end of a cocoon or a boat. The taboo against stepping on heads is considered one of the unwritten

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Kaca Puri

Kaca Puri Sports Arena (GOR), which is located on Jalan Teuku Umar, is now a historical memory for the people of Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands (Kepri). Built in 1983 by the former Minister of Home Affairs (Mendagri), Soepardjo Roestam, this GOR was once a place of pride for the residents of this city. But unfortunately, currently the Kaca Puri GOR is

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Pantai Dangas Batam

Hearing its name, perhaps not many familiar Batam residents with this one beach, namely Dangas Beach. indeed this beach is very hidden, precisely in the Potam Lestari Mushroom, Sekupang. But apparently, Dangas Beach is adjacent to the resort-resort area like Sijori, Beautiful castle and Acacia and Sekupang you know! Dangas Beach is an offshore

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Pantai Pulau Tulang

Tulang Island Beach, located in Tanjung Hall Karimun District, Karimun County, Riau Islands (Kepri), is well known among tourists. However, mystical stories turned out to start the story from this beach. In the past, it was said that this beach was the location of buried – native corpses, which had fallen in war by Dutch soldiers. This story makes

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Adrenalin Spur in Bintan Wake Park

Here comes the paradise of water activity fans! Exploring underwater beauty, or doing fun activities on water, can all be done there. Especially if it's not in the Bintan Islands. Well, not just snorkeling or diving ria. There, we can also try spectacular rides, namely Bintan Wake Park. Bintan Wake Park is a wakeboarding facility, which is a

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