Is the main island of Batam in Riau Islands Province. Several decades ago, Batam island is only a poor villages unspoiled seafront. Enactment of Batam as a free trade area has transformed this area on a large scale. Infrastructure and facilities provided by the local government has made a prima donna Batam Riau archipelago's economy. Now Batam has become a regional tour visits the most rapid development.There are a lot Resort with luxury hotel and golf field. Many visitors take advantage of Batam as an entry with the aim of Singapore and Malaysia, which is only 40 minutes by speedboat. It is not difficult to go to neighboring Singapore or Malaysia because of the ferry as sea transport can be reached from several ports. Among the port Sekupang, Batam Center, Nongsapura and waterfront city. Because the class of passengers served is the postscript is the tourists, then the boat which is a type of speedboat can be used at high speed. Conditions where the water is calm strait Batam also support shipping by using this type of ferry. Shipping schedule any time following the discipline of neighboring countries who are always on time.To reach Batam from other areas such as Bintan Island also use the ferry. While flights from cities other than Jakarta Batam as well put their important destinations. Likewise, flights to Johor Bahru, Malaysia twice a week.
Tourist AttractionBatam has many potential tourist attractions, culture, maritime, temples and monuments of sports, shopping and culinary and therapeutic spa relaxasi who is now a trend among middle and upper. Tourism is probably the most dominant shopping destination of tourists visit to Batam. The author visited the most popular shopping center in Nagoya, the capital island of Batam. The entire island of Batam free trade area including taxes. Thus, prices of electronics and a variety of branded products become relatively cheaper. But you also have to examine the existence of shops selling a particular product. Is an authorized dealer or seller of counterfeit goods.Or if you do not want to be fooled with a reputable brand, you should buy is not popular. In terms of appearance and the model is no less interesting. Starting from the glasses, bags and purses up her Samsonite suitcase easily encountered everywhere.
