Things to Do in Tanjungpinang

Two long wooden jetties lined with stilt houses, small shops, and seafood eateries. A working waterfront with ferries and fishing boats.

🕐 Public access anytime; shops open 7am-6pm

💡 Walk the entire length of Pelantar II before 10am to see fresh fish auctions. Try the fried banana sold from boats—5,000 IDR per skewer.

A historic sultan's island with the grand Sultan Riau Grand Mosque and old royal tombs. Ferries from Tanjungpinang cost about 10,000 IDR each way.

🕐 Island accessible 24/7; mosque open 8am-5pm

💡 Go early morning to avoid the heat. Climb the spiral stairs of the mosque for a clear view of the straits.

A small public park near the waterfront, named after a local poet. Benches under big trees, a children's play area, and a simple walking path along the sea.

🕐 Open 24 hours

💡 Best visited at sunset when locals gather and food carts appear nearby. Keep an eye on kids near the open seawall.

A modest maritime museum housed in a colonial building. Exhibits on fishing nets, boat models, and old shipping charts.

🕐 Monday to Friday 8am-3pm, Saturday 8am-1pm, closed Sunday

💡 Donation-only entry. Ask the caretaker to open the back room—it holds a dusty but interesting collection of old anchors.

A Chinese Buddhist temple complex with ornate statues and a large prayer hall. Dedicated to the bodhisattva of hell beings.

🕐 Daily 7am-6pm

💡 The back courtyard has a small koi pond and meditation benches. On Chinese festival days, free vegetarian snacks are offered.