Batam Centre
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Get in
By Ferry
Batam Centre is one of ferry terminal from Singapore. So, if you say Batam Centre, people will normally refer to this ferry terminal. The ferry ride is around 1 hour from Singapore to Batam
By Taxi You can take taxi from Airport to Batam Centre. Official taxi costs about Rp80,000, but if you go out of airport you can get taxi for only Rp30,000. Just haggle & agree on price before go on board.
Batam Centre is one of ferry terminal from Singapore. So, if you say Batam Centre, people will normally refer to this ferry terminal. The ferry ride is around 1 hour from Singapore to Batam
By Taxi You can take taxi from Airport to Batam Centre. Official taxi costs about Rp80,000, but if you go out of airport you can get taxi for only Rp30,000. Just haggle & agree on price before go on board.
Get around
By walking
See
Masjid RayaThis Mosques has a beautiful 'pyramid' architecture. Quite good but already looks a bit old.
Otorita Batam BuildingIt has an interesting architecture with the "terrace" roof.
PEMDA BuildingThis building embrace the local architecture.
Outside of the city
Maha Vihara Duta MaitreyaA big and "new" Buddhist Temple Located in Sungai Panas, on the way to Nagoya. It also has a vegetarian restaurant & buddhist school. To get there take a taxi for about Rp.20,000, or take "Metro Trans" going to Bengkong, in front of Mega Mall for Rp3,000/person.
Buy
There is only one big shopping mall: Mega Mall - Batam.
Mega Mall - BatamThis mall is quite a good mall like in Jakarta.
Eat
Many great coffee shops in Mega Mall with free WIFI and good speeds.
JC Donuts and Bread talk outlets for a western snack fix.
JC Donuts and Bread talk outlets for a western snack fix.