Been to Bintan? Been to Tanjung Pinang?
I went to Tanjung Pinang for a short holiday last week.
Tanjung Pinang, a small port town which is getting older and older. Most youngster will leave the town for higher educations, afterward they will settle down in the big cities. The town is left with older people and those school rejects.
Older than Singapore, the town still has many attractions. It is just opposite a small island: Pulau Penyengat, which is the capital for the Melayu Riau Islamic Kingdom. There is the tomb of the National Hero: Raja Ali Haji on that island also. From across the sea, you can see the outline of the castle.
On the other side of the town, also separated by the sea, is the older town which people called "Tua Po" meaning, Big Town. Senggarang was the name of the "Big Town", and though it is much smaller than Tanjung Pinang the "Small Town", people still called it Big Town, because they used to be bigger. A fire long time ago has swallowed the old town, and they never truly recover.
Although Senggarang is not so well developed as a whole, it had a wonderful attraction that draws tourist and money. There are some big temples with big buddhist statues, of which alot of believers, local and singaporeans alike, come and pray for richness and wellness.
Tanjung Pinang has its own attraction as well. The incoming of Singapore tourists has encouraged the booming of Sex Industry there. Apart from that, there is not much attraction in Tanjung Pinang.
For those who wished to enjoy a good scenery, Tanjung Pinang is a good place to go though. I enjoyed quiet evening walk of one hour with my parents during my stay there. Here and there you noticed some wild flowers alongside the road, there is a nice sea view, uninterrupted by vehicles or motorbikes, and you can see a nice sunset scenery everyday if there is no cloud.
Tanjung Pinang holds my memory for the 17 years of my life. It may be old, and boring, but it is still beautiful.
Tanjung Pinang, a small port town which is getting older and older. Most youngster will leave the town for higher educations, afterward they will settle down in the big cities. The town is left with older people and those school rejects.
Older than Singapore, the town still has many attractions. It is just opposite a small island: Pulau Penyengat, which is the capital for the Melayu Riau Islamic Kingdom. There is the tomb of the National Hero: Raja Ali Haji on that island also. From across the sea, you can see the outline of the castle.
On the other side of the town, also separated by the sea, is the older town which people called "Tua Po" meaning, Big Town. Senggarang was the name of the "Big Town", and though it is much smaller than Tanjung Pinang the "Small Town", people still called it Big Town, because they used to be bigger. A fire long time ago has swallowed the old town, and they never truly recover.
Although Senggarang is not so well developed as a whole, it had a wonderful attraction that draws tourist and money. There are some big temples with big buddhist statues, of which alot of believers, local and singaporeans alike, come and pray for richness and wellness.
Tanjung Pinang has its own attraction as well. The incoming of Singapore tourists has encouraged the booming of Sex Industry there. Apart from that, there is not much attraction in Tanjung Pinang.
For those who wished to enjoy a good scenery, Tanjung Pinang is a good place to go though. I enjoyed quiet evening walk of one hour with my parents during my stay there. Here and there you noticed some wild flowers alongside the road, there is a nice sea view, uninterrupted by vehicles or motorbikes, and you can see a nice sunset scenery everyday if there is no cloud.
Tanjung Pinang holds my memory for the 17 years of my life. It may be old, and boring, but it is still beautiful.
posted by Suhandy Yao Wei Xuan @ 8:57 pm
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