TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The city of Batam is the largest area in the Riau Islands that became an international shipping lane. For approximately 47 years, Batam experienced a rapid growth, including in tourism.
Batam can be the best destination for your next vacation with your family. It offers a variety of child-friendly attractions. Here are the recommendations.
1. Ocarina Batam Theme Park
Ocarina Batam theme park or Mega Wisata Ocarina Park is a thematic resort that stretches over an area of 40 hectares. It is located on the beach with facilities equal to Taman Impian Jaya Ancol in Jakarta. There will be built about 30 attraction zones in the area. Currently, there are only 11 rides, including Water Park, Kiddy Land, Pool Stork, Giant Wheel, and Flying Fox.
2. Princess Engku Square
If you want to enjoy a free holiday in Batam, Come to Alun-Alun Engku Putri (Engku Putri Square). In addition to the green and beautiful environment, this place is also instagramable. Visitors can hunt for photos in front of MTQ National XXV Batam City or in the park.
3. Cat Eyes Forest
Cat Eyes Forest, or Hutan Mata Kucing, is a mini zoo located in the middle of a jungle. Various types of animals are exhibited inside the cages in this area. You can find primates, birds, and variety of fishes there. Uniquely, there are dozens of gold Arowana fish measuring one meter, living in a pond.
4. Batam Botanical Garden
Although it has not officially opened yet, Batam Botanical Garden has seized the tourist's attention since it is the first Botanical Garden in Batam. There are about 9,480 seedlings planted in the garden. The plant consists of 119 families and 428 genera. There are also 2,017 seedlings of coastal plant species, such as Nepenthes, orchids, Oncosperma tigilarium, and epiphytic orchids.
5. Miniature House Indonesia
Miniature House displays traditional houses with the different concept. After walking around the custom homes, you can take your family to the Golden Prawn Restaurant and Seafood. It serves various Indonesian cuisines, such as culinary of Sunda, Java, and Bali.
6. The Illusion Museum
If you like to take pictures, The Illusion Museum presents a unique backdrop of a studio with the reversed decor. There is also a glass room with conceptual mirror illusion and perspective room. In addition, there are spot images of 3D art and trick art. It is located in the Golden City complex.
7. Nongsa Beach
Nongsa Beach is the closest gateway to Singapore. It only took half an hour to reach the state-city. Even so, you cannot carelessly enter the Singapore coastal without a passport or visa.
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