Batam Shopping in Baloi District

Baloi Batam is a second largest business district in Batam, positioned adjacent to Nagoya, on this space there is the oldest grocery store in Batam (TOP 100 or Top Cepek) where you could find imported items at reasonable prices. BCS is the newest and other shopping center in that district and an additionally worldwide golf course SouthLink (about 10 minutes from BCS). Hang Nadim international airport solely half-hour from BCS Mall. There are a lot of shopping and vacationer places (like the Toa Pek Kong) in the area to visit.

First Factory Outlet: factory unit outlet store for some well-identified clothing brands

A factory outlet store that sells Ralph Lauren not solely products but in addition other export products comparable to Nautica, Ann Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and many more. Manufacturing unit outlet that located on this Baloi  Batam might be a purchasing paradise as it is possible for you to buy a variety of export overrun shirts, t-shirts, jackets, shoes, bags and other goods and the price is pretty cheap.

Kampung Souvenirs: Memento Store Local and Crafts

One of many souvenir outlets and handicraft stores in Batam and when you've got a Day Tour Batam Packet, then your tour guide normally will take you to the shop that situated on this Baloi region. These stores mainly sell native handicrafts and souvenirs like key chains, wallets, mini luggage, gloves, Indonesia assorted truffles and sweets and desserts local hand-woven items.

Batam City Sq.: the second largest mall in Batam

Batam City Square Mall is a large mall and is among the middle of tourist visiting in Batam Area. This enormous mall opened in 2009 and has been a pleasure location during which patrons have 5 levels to shop and you can watch films in there with ticket fare only about SGD$3, they have 4 cinemas. This mall additionally has a karaoke lounge, Timezone arcade and bowling.

Warning: you can't purchase pirated DVD and likewise Cigarette right here then hand carry to Singapore because pirated DVDs and CDs will earn you quite a heavy fine by Singapore's customs officers, sometimes as much as $1000.  Chewing gum currently still to be technically illegal in Singapore, although customs officers normally won't make a fuss about a pack or two.

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Asean Jazz Festival Held in Batam on 22-23 June 2012

The annual event was initiated by the Ministry of Tourism and the Creative Economy in cooperation with Dwiki Dharmawan will be held again at the Harbour Bay Batam on 22-23 June 2012.

According to Deputy Minister of Tourism and the Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia, Nirwandar, AJF many benefits not only in music, but also the local tourism industry.

"Evidently, the implementation of the four Asean Jazz Festival, there is a significant improvement of the tourism industry in Indonesia, especially in Batam city," said Sapta at a press conference held at the D'Consulate, Central Jakarta, Friday (15/6).

Unlike other jazz festival that took place in the capital, AJF chose Batam as the venue because of its convenient location and is able to attract audiences from around the world in an amount not less.

Asean Jazz  is a creative work that combines Indonesian’s music with foreign. There are 10 foreign jazz musicians will enliven Asean Jazz Festival, some of them, namely: Erik Hargrove (USA), Nathasa Pattamapongs and Arnat Lamwongsrikul (Thailand), Jerry De Leon and Sandra Viraj (Filipinos), Steve Thornton (Malaysia), Jeremy Tordjman (Francis), Kamal Musallam (United Arab Emirates (UAE), Carlos Kamil (Bogota Colombia), Radza RASC (Syria), Nasser Salameh (Jordan), I. Varella (Mexico), Jeremy Trodjman (Switzerland), and Ian Iron (UK ).

Indonesia top artists also warm the festival is like Dwiki Dharmawan, Tri Utami, Barry Likumahua, Andien, Dira Sugandi, Nita Aartsen, Ligro, Adi Darmawan, Agam hamzah, Gusti Hendy, Eugene Bounty, Zulhamsyah, Donny Sunjoyo, Dani Shah, Johnes Radianto , Adi Prasojo, Rio Moreno Quartet, and the Stars Indrianto.

Like the title in previous years, the event Asean Jazz Festival has been able to attract and increase tourists from Malaysia and Singapore to enter Batam and Riau Islands. The strategic location is expected to be a booster of cross-border traffic or cross border visitor.

According Yusfa, Batam has no natural tourist destinations like the rest of Indonesia. Improving the quality of events and tourism infrastructure to attract tourists to Batam mainstay.

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Things to Do When You Travelling to Batam Indonesia

Batam is located less than 20km from Singapore, with a ferry ride from Singapore to Batam takes approximately 45 minutes ~ 1 hour.

Batam is a great place where you can enjoy fresh seafood, cheap shopping, water sports, interesting attractions and affordable massage parlors.

Here is a list of things to do in Batam for a short holiday weekend:

Shopping at Nagoya Hill

Nagoya Hill is the largest and busiest shopping centers (especially on weekends) in this island. In here you can buy the popular dragon fruit cake, Batam layer cakes and various snacks typical of Batam; you can buy a variety of shoes and handbags imported at a low price after bargaining.

You also can enjoy A & W in this mall (ground floor), ever since A & W pulled out from Singapore a few years ago, the one in Batam is the closest option for tourist from Singaporeans to satisfy their craving for A & W root beer float, curly fries and ice cream waffles.

Cheap massage in Batam

I highly recommend a massage parlor in Center Point Nagoya called Relax, here you can ask for a traditional massage to well-known thai massage or in combination with price only Rp80.000 for about 1.5 hours, there are different therapies such as face massage and foot massage to choose from.

Batam Seafood is delicious and good deals
933 Seafood Restaurant and Seafood Restaurant Harbour Bay is the name that most people Batam will mention when you ask them to recommend the best seafood restaurants in Batam. But there are other seafood restaurants in the form of kelong (restaurant above the sea) that you can choose like Delima Seafood at Marina City, Lucky Seafood in Stone Big Fisherman Seafood in Nongsa and bridge Barelang 4.

Batam Beach Resort & Water Sports

And of course, you can choose a beach resort which is great if you stay overnight. Island getaways are very connected to the beaches and Batam has a beach for every need. For those looking for some water sports activities can come to the beach Nongsa and Waterfront City.

Water sports facilities in particular can be found at resorts throughout Batam. Most of them are accessible not only to the guests, but also to the public. That means you do not have to be a guest of the resort to enjoy the facilities offered. There are all sorts of water activities available that you like to choice: Fishing, Wind surfing, wakeboarding, Snorkeling, Parasailing, fast boating, Banana Boat, Canoeing, Kayaking and  Jet skiing.

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