If You're NearbyBintan
Riau Islands
About 31 miles away
An island an hour by ferry from Singapore, with beach resorts along its north coast and quieter beaches in the east.
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Batam
An industrial island city across the strait from Singapore, linked to smaller islands by the Barelang bridges.
- Best Time to Go
- Mar–Sep
Our full guide to Batam is being written.
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If You're Nearby
Must-SeeLake Toba
North Sumatra
About 373 miles away
A giant volcanic crater lake, with the Batak villages of Samosir Island in the middle.
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Must-SeeBorobudur
Central Java
About 738 miles away
The world's largest Buddhist temple, a stone mountain of carvings.
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