Barelang Bridge
Barelang Bridge is, in fact, a system consisting of 6 bridges and connecting roads, that together stretch across the total area of the Barelang islands region of approximately 715 square km. The span of all 6 bridges together cover 2 kilometers, while the actual distance covered from the first bridge to the last is about 50km. Reflecting the Riau-Malay Culture, the bridges are officially named after rulers of the Riau Sultanate from the fifteenth to the eighteenth-century rulers.
The Barelang Bridge project was initiated by B.J Habibie. Indonesia's 3rd President, who was then Minister of Research and Technology and Chief Executive of Batam Authority at the time.
The first and main Bridge is officially called the Tengku Fisabililah Bridge, but this bridge is more familiarly known simply as the Barelang Bridge or the Habibie Bridge (after B.J Habibie). The bridge connects the island of Batam with the small island of Tonton. Similar to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, USA, this picturesque bridge is the longest and largest in the entire system. Spanning 642 meters, this is a cable-stayed bridge, supported by and decorated with two towering 199m high pylons. Overlooking the open seas dotted with several small islands, the bridge provides the perfect setting for some of the most outstanding pictures. Complemented with a platform offering the best angle of the bridge, taking a picture here for tourists is obligatory since it will provide solid proof that one has indeed visited Batam.
The 2nd bridge connecting the islands of Tonton and Nipah is called the Nara Singa Bridge and is a cantilever bridge covering a total length of 420m. The 3rd Bridge is a girder bridge that stretches about 270m, called the Ali Haji Bridge which connects the island of Nipah with Sekotok. The 4th Bridge is the Sultan Zainal Abidin Bridge connecting the islands of Sekotok with Rempang, which is a 365m long cantilever bridge.
About 30mins from the city center, but the journey is part of the adventure. Grabbing a ride back and forth was still alright! My secret spot? A Bali-esque haven, tucked away along the bridge. 📸✨ (PS, it’s next to the restaurant just off the first bridge) And then there's the grilled corn, a Batam must-have! 🌽🔥During the night, there’s also lots of street vendors selling all kinds of Indo food yum!
kesini naik mobil dari bandara sekitan 30 menit aja, jembatan iconic banget dibatam, pemandangannya oke, langsung ke laut.. worth to visit.
Very nice scenery. Able to take some nice shot. Just stop by at the side for a quick photoshots.
Barelang Bridge is the longest bridge in Batam City, is an icon of Batam City, connecting small islands, at each end of the bridge there is a culinary restaurant with various menu choices 👍
One of the must-take attractions will have many people taking pictures there to help tourists take pictures. You can choose to wash it out or not. My God teammates can't control it. I washed a few 10 photos. 😅