This is me, Batam Jie Jie ..
Who says Batam is Boring? ME ..
However, it's good for short getaway on weekend,maybe ? ..
1. Jembatan Barelang (Barelang Bridge)
This is our famous bridge in Batam
Best time to go is in the afternoon
Along the way, we can sit near the bridge and relax
Many side snacks can be found there
Jagung Bakar(Roasted Corn) is a must ! (about Rp 8000/each)
ohya, if time permit, do visit up till bridge 5 at least to try their food at the Kelong
and also the Vietnam refugee camp!
This is called Kelong where we had our seafood.
This is the best seafood Kelong in Barelang
Bridge 5; Dapur 6
it's worth the trip!
2. SEAFOOD IS A FREAKING MUST !
As mentioned above, Kelong is one of the best places to eat seafood.
There is another famous and nice seafood restaurant called Bengkong Laut 933.
Just need to tell your driver to get there. This is nearer, both are at affordable price!
Fresh Coconut
this is called "HE POH"
famous in Dapur Enam slurpeee ...
Black Pepper Crab
not sure what it's called in english,but this is different from normal crab hahas
Steamed Rajungan with egg
Sweet and Sour Fish
Gong Gong
Kangkung Belacan
Shells and Fresh Prawns
Sotong
Fresh cockerels i guess .
not sure what it's named in english
there are actually many types of seafood here in Batam
just come and figure it out yourself !
these are just a few types of it yeahh !!
3. DIMSUM ON WEEKEND'S MORNING
Been to a few hotels to try their dimsum, however to me,
the dimsum at Pacific Palace Hotel is the best!
The food is up to standard (thumbs up)
However, recently I went to Harmoni One Hotel for their dimsum
hmms, the food is not as great as the ones in Pacific Palace Hotel
4. Traditional Indonesian Cuisines
There are a few Indonesian cusines to eat in Batam!
Many types of Indonesian Food can be found here
Restaurant Cabe Hijau located at Baloi
Should try the Nasi Padang at Salero Basamo, or Bundo Kanduang
(i will update the picture of Nasi Padang soon! hahas)
5. SHOPPING CRAZE
Apart from foodies, to do some small shopping here is not that bad at all !
Where to go?
Nagoya Hill, BCS, Mega Mall are the main shopping malls here.
What to buy ?
Kuih Lapis
Singaporeans love these
HAHAS
and many more, such as Pisang Molen, Banana Fritter, etc
Branded tees at the Factory Outlet !
Brand like Polo is the most popular ones here!
6. KTM Villa and Resort
To those of you who want to relax, you may book a villa here.
It's really nice and at affordable price!
Rented this during my Chinese' 21st Birthday!
There are quite a few places to explore here,
go and find out yourselves!
you will not regret it~~ HAHA
7. Duta Maitreya Batam
To the Buddhists, you may visit here, as this is our biggest temple in Batam
IT'S REALLY PRETTY AND HUGE
this was taken during Vesak Day ^^
8. RELAX
Last but not least, don't leave Batam without treating yourselves to MASSAGES, SPA, and Facial.
It's gawddammmnn cheappp and enjoyable ~~
We can relax ourselves to the Pujasera here,
prettiest at Harbourbay, there are many pubs, bar, cafe, and all sorts of here.
Ice Gunung at Windsor Food Court
De' Patros Cafe, Harbourbay
Enjoy the late night scene with a cup of cocktail, mocktails, wine, liquor and bla bla hahas
Clubbing, maybe?
Ohya, some water sports too, can be done at certain beach; Nongsa Beach, Harris Resort, etc
Snorkeling, Parasailling, Kayak, etc.
How can you not love Batam, come on?
Lai Batam !!~~
There are many more places to go here in Batam
I do not have the pictures now!
Maybe next postt ~~
hohohohosss
Hope to the ones who are reading enjoy this post!
==iLoveBatam==
