Barelang Bridge, A Should Go To Landmark In Batam (2022)

Barelang Bridge

Indonesia is filled with vacationer locations throughout the nation, and Batam is without doubt one of the essential gates to enter this archipelagic nation. Because the gate of tourism in Indonesia, Batam turns into one of many busiest ports and together with that, turns into one of many main locations in Indonesia.

Its strategic location has been confirmed to draw many vacationers all all over the world particularly from Singapore and Malaysia. Crossing from Singapore or Malaysia solely wants a ferry that takes about 40-50 minutes from Singapore or 90 minutes from Malaysia, should you don’t fancy an airplane. Taking an airplane can also be straightforward for you solely have to land at Grasp Nadim Worldwide Airport. From there, your journey to Batam has solely simply begun.

When talking about Batam, one can by no means miss Barelang Bridge. As the largest metropolis of Kepulauan Riau Province, Batam is comprised of three main islands – Batam, Rempang and Galang, in addition to small islands scattering the Singapore Strait and Malaka Strait comparable to Nipah, Setokok, and so forth. To attach these islands, the federal government has constructed an impressive bridge known as Barelang Bridge. Barelang is brief for Batam, Rempang, and Galang thus created Barelang. And it’s located 35 kilometers from the guts of Batam Metropolis.

The Barelang bridge connecting a number of islands is a landmark in Batam because it spans greater than 2000 meters lengthy for the bridge solely. Initiated by the Minister of Analysis and Know-how of Indonesia again then, Mr. B.J Habibie or generally known as Mr. Crack, an actual genius from Indonesia who later turned the three^rd President of the Republic of Indonesia. The development itself took greater than 7 years to complete from 1992 to 1998. After the development is completed, the institution has introduced a big improvement for many who reside on the southern Batam in small islands.

Barelang Bridge Batam

Barelang consists of 6 bridges with the identify taken from Riau Sultanate from the 15^th to the 18th-century rulers and connecting roads. Whereas the bridge spans over 2000 meters, the space from the primary bridge to the final stretches for 50 kilometers. The primary Barelang bridge, particularly Teuku Fisabillilah Bridge connects Batam and Tonton Island and is the longest amongst 6 bridges, which spans for 642 meters. The structure of this bridge reminds us of Golden Gate in San Fransisco. That is the landmark bridge the place you’ll be able to take Instagramable photos. Supported with 2 huge of excessive pylons of just about 200 meters and cable-style bridge, it provides gorgeous architectural design. Passing the Teuku Fisabillilah will even provide you with a wide ranging view of the open seas with scattered islands. Snapping some photos from the platform is a should and get your self a self-made postcard from the long-lasting landmark of Batam. There are various meals stalls close to the bridge, and you may benefit from the view whereas having snacks and drinks comparable to dragon fruit juice, roasted corn, with very inexpensive costs.

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The second Barelang Bridge is named Nara Singa that connects Tonton Island and Nipah and the bridge spans about 420 meters. The following bridge is named Ali Haji Bridge which connects Nipah Island and Sekotok Island and is comparatively shorter than the others at it stretches just for 270 meters. The 4^th bridge is named Sultan Zainal Abidin Bridge and connects Sekotok Island and Rempang Island and it has 365 meters lengthy. Whereas in Rempang Island, don’t miss out on the prospect to go to Melayu Seashore which provides enjoyable environment and breathtaking surroundings.

The 5^th bridge is named Tuanku Tambusai Birdge which connects Rempang Island and Galang Island and is 385 meters lengthy. And the final bridge is named Raja Kecil Bridge that connects Galand Island and Galang Baru Island. In Galang Island, there’s a common vacationer vacation spot for many who loves historical past, a former Vietnamese Refugee Camp. The camp was inhabited by greater than 200,000 refugees from Vietnam in the course of the civil struggle in Vietnam.

They got here to hunt asylum utilizing a ship (and later they have been known as boat folks) and the UNHCR constructed the camp for them. Contained in the camp is “miniature metropolis” with a hospital, mosque, temple, canteens, barrack, cemeteries, and plenty of extra. These days, the camp is a vacationer attraction with a number of functioning constructing comparable to Quan Am Tu Pagoda, Chua Kim Quan Pagoda, and the Catholic Church Nha Tho Duc Me Vo Nhiem.

Alongside the 6 bridges, you may as well get pleasure from seafood delicacies at many eating places which are positioned close to the 6 bridges. You’ll be able to select from dozens of reside seafood earlier than being cooked to fit your style.