GREAT MOSQUE BATAM

The mosque is unique because it does not adopt the minarets of mosques in general form (the form of garlic) but it bertumpangpyramid-shaped, which makes his composition itself moreattractive. From a distance I was able to identify the pole month, anda unique roof shape

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TURI BEACH

weekend in Batam, I invited friends walk around Batam,besides visiting the Mall at Batam ga no death, we went to theresort in Batam.

There are many resorts in the area Nongsa, 2 places we visitedwas Nongsa Point Marina and Turi Beach, where he was side by side, this resort used to be very, very 'private' closed to the public,but now visitors who are not guests also can enter. The beachdirectly facing Singapore, from here plasticity buildingsneighboring Indonesia that it's very, very advanced.

In Nongsa point, shaped like a wharf, and here there is parking foryachts or small boats, while at the Turi Beach there is a smallisland of Bali nuanced (if rich Tanah Lot in Bali), is building histemple.

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NAGOYA HILL SHOPING CENTER

Our first stop is to Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall. It is one of the latest shopping mall and offers many food and clothing shops.

Nagoya Hill Shopping Center, Batam

It has a huge floor area devoted to Food Street.

Food street in Nagoya Hill Batam

Here is the other side of the food street.

Another side of the food street

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OCARINA

Many opinion stating that the tour to Batam, Riau Islands just a beach and shopping centers only. However, who would have thought you will also find a complete tourist area that combines Ancol, Water Boom, and the Giant Wheel in one location. Yes. This complete area can be found in Ocarina, Costarina, Pasir Putih, Batam Center, Batam, Riau Islands. Place this tour has just inaugurated by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono in January last. Ocarina located in an area of ​​40 hectares located on the banks of Dry Bay, and luxury housing complex Costarina. No wonder, because this tourist area has become one of the projects in a luxury housing complex Costarina. Originally, in Ocarina region will have about 30 types of tours offered to visitors. However, current attractions Ocarina is not fully completed and construction is expected to be completed quickly so that there is tourist class Ancol, Jakarta is located in Batam. At this early stage was only 25 hectares of land used for recreation and there are about 11 species of which are operated Kampoeng Indonesia or hawker center, Kampoeng Art or craft product market and works of art, beach festival, and the Giant Wheel or the Big Wheel diameter 30meters. In the vicinity of this location there is also equipped with dozens of tree ornaments bird bangau.Selain big game, this place also provides an open play space for children, sandy beaches, food court, restaurant-style Jimbaran, Karaoke on the sea, where the concert overlooking the sea, and many interesting lagi.Salah one is the Giant Wheel with diameters of about 30 meters which was built above sea level with a height of 25 meters from sea level.So, when we are at the breaking point, will appear throughout Area Ocarina Mega Tour, Elite Housing Costarina and views of half the city of Batam. Giant Wheel was shipped from Shanghai, with 16 gondolas that will spin slowly laha. Giant Wheel Passengers can enjoy views of the sea to the accompaniment of music so that passengers can really enjoy the atmosphere while in the air. Each gondola can be boarded five adults and seven children. At night, the Giant Wheel passengers can enjoy the atmosphere of the night because the whole framework gondolanya adorned with twinkling lights. In addition, there are also extreme game Sky runners for extreme sports enthusiasts. In fact, in other tourist places, including in Jakarta, no one has offered this game. Sky Runners are made of aluminum with curved shape of your foot until the knee is equipped with springs and rubber feet repose. Visitors who use a pair of runners Sky tool, can run faster by jumping up and down sorts ostrich, even those that have advanced to run even bersalto like playing attractions. Currently, Sky runners in the world was becoming a trend, as in Europe, Canada, and South Africa.Although only introduced, but the game is a favorite of young children are strong and flexible body. In fact, if the day off like a Saturday or Sunday, in the region filled with visitors who are curious and try this game. Visitors can also try a variety of tourist facilities of water, such as banana boat, paddle boat, swimming, or even just menyelam.Atau picnic and sit on the beach while enjoying the sunset or sunrise can also be done in this place. The cost of entry to tourist attractions Ocarina is also quite cheap, only Rp 5,000 per person. If you want to become a member, is even cheaper again. For elementary-school students through the school can buy a membership card which was pegged at a price of about Rp 100,000 valid for one year with free entry facility indefinitely.Who's VIP card is available to families with $ 1 million rate that applies to a year. For those who had a lifetime ID card, the card rate was reduced 20 percent. The entrance fee is beyond the costs for paid entertainment. Travel to the Ocarina of Hang Nadim airport located at Jalan Hang Nadim, Batu Besar, Batam, Riau Islands can be reached about 15 minutes using a personal vehicle. Or can also be reached by taxi which exists in some airports. Visitors can also rent a car at a cost of Rp 350,000 - Rp 500,000 per day.Alternatively, with other alternatives, namely by using a bicycle toward Bengkong. Because it is situated not far from downtown, toward the area Ocarina with cycling can be one option. Because in addition to more healthy, you also will not be bothered by fatigue because it is not too far away. Also, when arriving at the resorts, you can comb the beach in the tourist areas Ocarina using a bicycle. In fact, you can also replace your bike with a bicycle water in the resorts. If interested in trying some games at this resort, from now on enter the Ocarina in the list of your vacation trip.

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COSTARINA

On the island of Batam has built artificial islands resembling a mapof the world's largest in the world to beat the housing in Dubai.Housing on the coast is developed into residential center withseaside atmosphere. Some results obtained from the reclamationarea. Site plan was designed like a giant lagoon which the middle,laid out like a miniature map of the world with different continents:Asia, America, Europe, Africa, and Antarctica. Coastarinasettlement is a breakthrough concept, inspired by the Palm Islandsin Dubai, UAE.
In Coastarina, a total of 1,000 houses will be built at a total area of ​​150 hectares (25 acres, including parks and public facilities).There, also there Okarina Recreation Park with a food court, cafesand restaurants, water park, a giant wall, and water games.Coastarina mega project will be completed within 6 years and totalinvestment is estimated to be 60-80 million USD or about Rp. 570M / USD 760 M. MURI (Indonesian Record Museum) givesacknowledged to Coastarina for Indonesia's largest paper board,houses located in the Batam shore it will record two more recordsfor the construction of large globes and maps of the world's mostlargest in the world.

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