5 Historic Sites in Riau Islands Province That You Shouldn't Miss

June 28, 2021 Rebbecca Marino

Discover the best top things to do in Riau Islands Province, Indonesia including Galang Vietnamese Refugee Camp, Nong Isa Cemetery Complex, Sun Te Kong Temple, Sultan of Riau Grand Mosque, Basing Island.
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1. Galang Vietnamese Refugee Camp

Riau Islands Province Indonesia http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/79/galang-island
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4.0 based on 36 reviews

Galang Vietnamese Refugee Camp

Reviewed By SimonH5350 - Singapore, Singapore

We chose to visit the old Vietnamese refugee camp at Pulau Galang with our children to remind them what so many people who have done so much to build our homeland, Australia, went through on their journey to their new home. We live in difficult times, and this camp is a warning of what can happen when we close our doors, and a tribute also to what Indonesia has done to support the needy. The camp consists of barracks, administrative buildings, a Catholic Church, temples and a cemetary (probably the most haunting part of the visit, seeing those who never reached their final destination) and a small but poignant museum. The buildings are in poor condition, but sometimes doing too much to preserve a site can rob it of its power. I think this would be the case here. If you have children, and you would like them to develop a social conscience, this is a must visit. It is quite a long drive, but definitely worth it. We spent a couple of hours here, and could easily have spent longer.

2. Nong Isa Cemetery Complex

Jl. Hang Lekiu, Sambau, Nongsa, Riau Islands Province 29465 Indonesia
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4.0 based on 2 reviews

Nong Isa Cemetery Complex

3. Sun Te Kong Temple

Senggarang, Tanjung Pinang, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province 29115 Indonesia
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4.0 based on 6 reviews

Sun Te Kong Temple

4. Sultan of Riau Grand Mosque

Tanjung Pinang, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province Indonesia
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4.0 based on 5 reviews

Sultan of Riau Grand Mosque

5. Basing Island

Tanjung Pinang, Bintan Regency, Riau Islands Province Indonesia
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3.5 based on 3 reviews

Basing Island

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