Tanjung Pinang is a busy town on bintan island, now as a capital of riau archipelago. It has a Museum on Katamso Street. A large section of the old part of the town was built in traditional local fashion, on stilts, over the water. Tanjung Pinang City is located at about 10 km from the airport. This town also has 2 ports, Sri Bintan Pura in Tanjung Pinang and Sri Byintan in Kijang. Tanjung Pinang Serves flight to Pekanbaru and Natuna.
Batu Bedaun Beach is very famous among the teenagers in Dabo Singkep. The beach situated 20 km from Dabo. This white sandy beach is very clean, with blue sea and small wave.
Daik is a small town but has many historical relic of Riau Lingga Kingdom as in the Penyengat Island. We can reach the town by speedboats from Tanjung Pinang. In Lingga Island there are also many variation of tropical plantation and marine water fish species that cannot be found in other places. Other intersting objects is Mount Daik with 3 peaks.
Senayang Island. Boat cruising touring the water between the islands is among potential attractions. Some real and thrilling adventures are available since there are many islands surrounding Senayang and excellent packages include cycling, bush wacking, swimming, snorkeling and diving.
Tambelan Island is about 200 km away from Tanjungpinang. There are only six villages, which are spread over a few islands, is to be expected, the environment here is largely unspoilt, and the scenery is truly magnificent. One of this island is watching turtles laying their eggs in great number that protected by local peoples.
Tourism Event in Riau, Dragon Boat Festival is every October covers a distance of 400 meters with both domestic and foreign contestants. It is held along the Tanjung Pinang coast facing Penyengat Island. It features cultural performances, swimming contes and traditional diving challenge.