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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Tanjung Batu
Spend a half day in Tanjung Batu to see the waterfront and market; no need to stay overnight unless you prefer a quiet port town.
Tanjung Batu is a small port town on Kundur Island with a bustling waterfront, market street (Jalan Merdeka) and several budget hotels. Its main attractions are the bird‑nest houses, a few temples and local seafood. A few hours are enough to sample the vibe, food and shops; overnight stays are optional for a relaxed pace.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- May–Oct
- Avoid
- Nov–Apr (rainier season)
- Stay
- 0 nights
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp 30,000–50,000 excl. bed (water, street food, local transport) (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · General 112 · Ambulance 118
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Bottled AVIGA water (1.5 L) | Rp 2,000 |
| Heineken beer | Rp 15,000–17,000 |
| Chicken rice bowl | Rp 8,000–12,000 |
| Ikan bakar (grilled fish) | Rp 10,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- BTH · Hang Nadim International Airport (Batam)
- Main gateway for the Riau Islands; from Batam take a ferry to Karimun or Kundur, then a local ferry to Tanjung Batu — check current schedules.
- TNJ · Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport (Tanjung Pinang, Bintan)
- Alternative arrival point; onward ferry via Karimun or Kundur — check connections.
Typical fares
- Ferry Karimun → Tanjung Batu
- about Rp 30,000–40,000 per person, 30 min (check)
- Ojek ride within town
- about Rp 5,000–10,000 for short trips
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Motorcycle taxis (ojek) dominate; they shout offers and can be hired on the spot. Walking is easy in the town centre.
See and do
Known for
- Waterfront market
- Bird‑nest harvesting
- Seafood restaurants
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sawang | Ojek or local road transport from Tanjung Batu town centre | Under 1 h (check) |
| Karimun (Tanjung Balai) | Ferry from Tanjung Batu harbour | About 1–1.5 h including boarding (check) |
| Moro, Sugibawah island | Ferry from Tanjung Batu harbour | Check sailing days before planning |
| Batam | Ferry via Karimun, then onward fast boat | Half a day or more |
Sleep
- Wisma Lipo
- Rooms from Rp 65,000; near the port, basic air‑conditioned rooms.
- Hotel Pelangi
- Budget Rp 80,000, standard Rp 90,000; 100 m from ferry terminal.
- Hotel Gembira
- Standard Rp 110,000, mid‑priced Rp 140,000; waterfront, restaurant and karaoke.
- Wisma Berlian
- Economy Rp 90,000, suite Rp 110,000; close to breakfast street.
- Wisma Hocky
- Rooms Rp 60,000 (discount available); strong AC, hot shower.
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | Berapa harganya?berapa harganya |
| Thank you | Terima kasihterima kasih |
| Where is the ferry terminal? | Di mana terminal feri?di mana terminal feri |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Ojeks are very vocal and may overcharge; agree on price before boarding.
- Rooms in budget inns may lack fresh paint and have cigarette stains.
Tanjung Batu is generally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and agree on ojek fares before riding.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Tanjung Batu yet. Suggested stay: 0 nights. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Waterfront market
- Bird‑nest harvesting
- Seafood restaurants
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikivoyage: Tanjung Batu, revision 5245279 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=5245279
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/tanjung-batu). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.