What currency is used in Bintan Island?

The currency of Bintan Island is the Indonesian rupiah (Rp), but hotels, golf courses, spas and water sports centers are willing to accept payment in Singapore dollars (cash). In addition, major credit cards are also accepted for payment.

In accordance with the regulations of the Indonesian government, payments in Bintan Island must be made in Indonesian rupiah after July 1, 2015. Payments in any foreign currency (including Singapore dollars) are no longer allowed. At the same time, RMB cannot be directly exchanged. UnionPay cards It also doesn't work in most places.

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Tourist attractions in Bintan Island

1. Bintan mangroves

Can be found in various hotels Reception booking, return and insurance costs are included in the tour price. There are special buses to pick up and drop off at each hotel, and the bus departs for more than 2 people. The whole journey takes about 2 hours.

The "mangrove" is actually a primitive jungle area with a dark green appearance. It is said that you can only see the red trunks by taking a boat along a river called Simeng River and driving deep into the jungle, peeling off the skin of thousands of years old trees. The total length of the Simeng River is 6.8 kilometers. The jungle on both sides of the river is sparse. The further away from the outlet, the narrower the river channel becomes.

2. Seaside Spa

The skills of the local Malay masseurs are also quite good. They first use warm water soaked in herbs to exfoliate the customer's body surface, and then apply tropical essential oils to the neck. , back, waist and shoulders, arms. The main technique is acupressure, from top to bottom, the pressure on the fingertips gradually increases, followed by pecking, rubbing, rubbing, kneading, splitting and tapping. After the massage, your whole body feels comfortable, refreshed and invigorated.

3. Coconut Wind and Banana Rain

The Bintan tourist area is located at the northern end of Bintan Island. The Nirwana Garden Resort Hotel where we stayed has a Nanyang style, with large and small pavilions, The long and short corridors are made of brown wood structure. The pavilions and corridors are surrounded by South Sea flowers, and the fresh air is filled with a light fragrance.

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