Out of Cassia
Don't be confined by Cassia's cheery walls. Cassia Friends are most willing to give you some tips. Go hang out like a local or indulge in exciting sightseeing like a tourist warrior.
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Journey Bintan
Explore tropical wildlife
Cruise along the Sebung River. Enjoy the lushness of the mangroves, spot some wild animals in hiding or simply relax to the sounds of nature. For 90 minutes, let the breeze and breathtaking scenery calm your senses in this award-winning eco-adventure cruise into forest serenity. For a cooler experience, join the night cruise and awaken your senses as you sail under the stars.
Explore the tropical wildlife
Enter the rugged world of the rainforest. Trek up the 340m-high Gunung Bintan for an amazing 360-degree view of the gorgeous island. As you climb, you will see trees as tall as 40 metres, and catch glimpses of rare animals such as the Silver Leaf Monkeys, deers, Sun Birds and eagles. You can spot seasonal fruits like durian, rambutans, dukus and mangosteens. A waterfall awaits upon descent from the mountain - the ultimate reward for the trekker.
South Bintan Heritage Points
Visit Senggarang. The Chinese fishing settlement is home to a 200-year-old Banyan Tree. The local Buddhists like to make pilgrimages here. Take a snapshot of a Giant Buddha in the Chinese park. Visit Penyengat Island. Enter old palaces and an old Dutch fort. Visit the Sultan of Riau’s Grand Mosque.
Tanjung Pinang Jaunt
Get insider access into Bintan's capital and harbour. Discover hidden gems and soak up the local culture as you watch the bustle of activities in local neighbourhoods. Shop for street food snacks like dried seafood. Try a popular local snack, keropok a crispy tasty cracker that comes in different fish or seafood flavours.
Penyengat
Explore an island which was the seat of Sultan Johor-Riau kingdom and the place of origin of the fine Malay language. The majestic Sultan Riau Mosque stands as a reminder of a glorious sultanate that once existed. It houses royal tombs of the past Sultans of Riau. The descendents of the Sultan still live on the island. The island also hosts the Sultan's palace, a beautiful dignified blend of Javanese and Dutch architecture.
Explore tropical wildlife
Cruise along the Sebung River. Enjoy the lushness of the mangroves, spot some wild animals in hiding or simply relax to the sounds of nature. For 90 minutes, let the breeze and breathtaking scenery calm your senses in this award-winning eco-adventure cruise into forest serenity. For a cooler experience, join the night cruise and awaken your senses as you sail under the stars.
Explore the tropical wildlife
Enter the rugged world of the rainforest. Trek up the 340m-high Gunung Bintan for an amazing 360-degree view of the gorgeous island. As you climb, you will see trees as tall as 40 metres, and catch glimpses of rare animals such as the Silver Leaf Monkeys, deers, Sun Birds and eagles. You can spot seasonal fruits like durian, rambutans, dukus and mangosteens. A waterfall awaits upon descent from the mountain - the ultimate reward for the trekker.
South Bintan Heritage Points
Visit Senggarang. The Chinese fishing settlement is home to a 200-year-old Banyan Tree. The local Buddhists like to make pilgrimages here. Take a snapshot of a Giant Buddha in the Chinese park. Visit Penyengat Island. Enter old palaces and an old Dutch fort. Visit the Sultan of Riau’s Grand Mosque.
Tanjung Pinang Jaunt
Get insider access into Bintan's capital and harbour. Discover hidden gems and soak up the local culture as you watch the bustle of activities in local neighbourhoods. Shop for street food snacks like dried seafood. Try a popular local snack, keropok a crispy tasty cracker that comes in different fish or seafood flavours.
Penyengat
Explore an island which was the seat of Sultan Johor-Riau kingdom and the place of origin of the fine Malay language. The majestic Sultan Riau Mosque stands as a reminder of a glorious sultanate that once existed. It houses royal tombs of the past Sultans of Riau. The descendents of the Sultan still live on the island. The island also hosts the Sultan's palace, a beautiful dignified blend of Javanese and Dutch architecture.
Shopaholics Unite
Check out the amazing array of local souvenirs and buy local handmade products. Supporting the locals means giving back to the local community.
Creatures come alive
Step into a world of amazing larger-than-life lantern displays of marine creatures and endangered land species. Spot the Javan Rhinoceros, Sumatran elephants or Komodo Dragons. The huge park, sprawled across an area near Lagoi Beach, has an array of 21 types of colourfully lit animal replicas that glow beautifully at night.