STOPPING AND VIEWING BALERANG BRIDGE OF BATAM

18TH MAY 2024 ~ The must-visit site when you are in Batam, especially if you are a first timer, would be its Balerang Bridge. From Muhammad Cheng Ho Mosque, we were taken to this iconic landmark of the island [after the driver cum guide could not find the beach we wanted to go to]

The guide stopped right in the middle of the Balerang Bridge so we could admire the structure and the view of the sea. Unfortunately, there were too many freelance photographers who were offering their service which made me uncomfortable to stay there longer. Actually there was one spot where visitors could park their vehicles and walk around to take photos but the driver did not do that.

Instead he took us to another small bridge nearby and from there we could view Balerang Bridge from afar and take more photos. There were no photographers touting us this time luckily so it was more peaceful here.

Been there, done that. It was getting hotter so we quickly made our move to the second mosque of the day.

VISITING THE BRIDGE IN 2011

VISITING THE BRIDGE IN 2020

THE MUST-GO BALERANG BRIDGE IN BATAM

26th JANUARY 2020 ~ Another main attraction in Batam is the Balerang Bridge. When I first came here 9 years ago, my friends and I just stopped on the bridge and took photos there. Things had tremendously changed now as the place had been developed as a major stopover for visitors, both locals and foreigners.

Balerang Bridge is one of the six bridges that connects Batam to other smaller islands around. All these bridges have different designs and the distance from Balerang to the last bridge is about 50km. When I am in Batam next time, I will make it a point to go and see all the interconnecting bridges.

Under the bridge, the place had been turned into a recreational park where people could be seen picnicking or just enjoying the scenery.

You could also fish there if you are an avid angler.

There were many people the day we went there. Other than observing the bridge, there were also many stalls selling many kinds of food and drinks you could try. Definitely a must-go place when you are visiting Batam.

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