Bintan Guide for first timers in 24 hours
Bintan Island is a well-known holiday haven for Singaporeans due to its close proximity and easy accessibility. With just a short ferry ride, you will find beautiful sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, calming waves and many exciting activities available for you!
Given our busy lifestyles, it may be hard to take time off at times but here’s a guide on what you can do in Bintan Island even if you only have 24 hours. Fret not as you can still have lots of fun and time to relax even within this short timeframe!
Bintan Island is a well-known holiday haven for Singaporeans due to its close proximity and easy accessibility. With just a short ferry ride, you will find beautiful sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, calming waves and many exciting activities available for you!
Given our busy lifestyles, it may be hard to take time off at times but here’s a guide on what you can do in Bintan Island even if you only have 24 hours. Fret not as you can still have lots of fun and time to relax even within this short timeframe!
Bintan Island is a well-known holiday haven for Singaporeans due to its close proximity and easy accessibility. With just a short ferry ride, you will find beautiful sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, calming waves and many exciting activities available for you!
Given our busy lifestyles, it may be hard to take time off at times but here’s a guide on what you can do in Bintan Island even if you only have 24 hours. Fret not as you can still have lots of fun and time to relax even within this short timeframe!
After a full day of activities, you must be starving so head over to the night food market in Rimba Jaya! This is also a popular spot among the locals so it will be packed, but for very good reasons. Here you will find a night market and food market combined, with a variety of sumptuous local fares such as grilled seafood, oyster omelet and many other Indonesian dishes. After dinner, stroll around the night market for some souvenir shopping as well as other goods like clothing, toys and snacks!
If you want a different experience, why not embark on our unforgettable sunset cruise? At Club Med Bintan Island, we offer our sunset cruise on a luxury eco yacht followed by a delicious seafood dinner at one of the best seafood restaurants here. The highlight of this cruise is the solar powered electric motor which is extremely quiet so you can enjoy the cruise in peace. This is a great way to end your first night!
Now that you’ve experienced the water sports, sunset and local food, spend your last few hours in Bintan Island by getting to know the local cultures. There are several interesting heritage sites that are worth visiting such as the Chinese temples located on the southwest part of the island.
These temples are built by the first Chinese settlers in Bintan, and one which you must see is a 200-year old temple partially engulfed by a large Banyan tree. Take your time to soak in the peaceful sight and pray for good fortunes while you’re at it. Another temple worth checking out is the Thousand Face Temple known for its many life-size Buddhist statues. The majestic architecture here will wow you while the carefully-manicured garden will be a nice stroll for visitors.
If you prefer something more relaxing, use your last remaining hours on this island relaxing at your resort. At Club Med Bintan Island, we have an overflow freshwater pool, a beachside bar as well as a wide range of leisure activities catered just for you so you can soak in the relaxing vibe of Bintan Island!
There is indeed a lot to do and see in Bintan which you may not be able to cover in just 24 hours. Why not spend at least 2 to 3 nights to truly get the most out of your relaxing getaway? That way, you will have time to rejuvenate your mind and body, and still have space for some exciting activities to make your trip a memorable one!