Tanjung Pinang

Tanjung Pinang or Tanjungpinang is the capital and second largest city of the Indonesian province of Riau Islands after Batam. It is a trading port between islands in the Riau archipelago. Tanjung Pinang is located on south of Bintan Island and has ferry and speedboat connections to Batam, Singapore (40 km away), and Johor Bahru. The cultural center for stage performances of Malay music and dances is located in Tanjung Pinang. The center organizes regularly festivals and other performance. Culture happenings such as music and dance. Renowned Buddhist temples are located outside central Tanjung Pinang in a small town named Senggarang.