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Tanjung Pinang
Spend 1–2 days in Tanjung Pinang: a half‑day for the historic Penyengat island sites, another half‑day for the town centre, markets and waterfront.
Tanjung Pinang is the provincial capital of the Riau Islands, a small coastal town on Bintan Island. Its historic sites are clustered on nearby Penyengat Island, while the town itself is compact enough to explore on foot. One full day covers the main attractions; a second day allows a relaxed beach or boat trip.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- May–Oct
- avoid Nov–Feb (rainy season)
- Airport
- TNJ
- Nights
- 1–2
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- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
- Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
- Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
- Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Tanjung Pinang110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Tanjung Pinang, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; keep an eye on belongings in crowded markets and agree taxi fares up front.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 113 fire · 118/119 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportTNJ Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport (Limited domestic flights; no international service.).
- Getting aroundTown centre is walkable; taxis and motorcycle‑taxis (ojek) are common for longer trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a caféRp15,000–25,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within town (fixed fare)$3–5
- Budget bedDorm bed, a night, per personRp40,000
- Mid-range bedStandard double room, a night, per roomRp800,000
- High-end bedStandard double room, a night, per roomRp1,200,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp70,000 · Mid Rp150,000 · High Rp300,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- TNJ Raja Haji Fisabilillah Airport (Limited domestic flights; no international service.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
not flagged
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Apr
not flagged
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
May
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jul
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Oct
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Nov
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C) low), wettest Jan (12 rain days), driest May (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Tanjung Pinang: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
11 rd
Mar
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
9 rd
Apr
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jun
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
6 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
7 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
8 rd
Sep
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Oct
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
9 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
11 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Town centre is walkable; taxis and motorcycle‑taxis (ojek) are common for longer trips. Fixed‑price minibuses charge Rp3,000 within the city. Ferries to Penyengat Island cost Rp5,000 per person.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Penyengat Island
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total
Boat from Jalan Pelantar I, Rp5,000 per person, ~10 min ride
Visit the historic Sultanate palace ruins and Masjid Raya.
Trikora Beach
goDoor to door: ≈45 min total
Taxi from town, approx. $5 for 40 km (25 mi)Taxi from town, approx. $5 for 25 mi (40 km)
Popular beach on Bintan’s east coast.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Bong's Homestay
Budget hostel, Rp40,000/night, fan‑only rooms.
Aston Tanjung Pinang Hotel & Conference Center
Upscale hotel, prices start around Rp1,200,000/night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp70,000–120,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp120,000–250,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp250,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Standard double room1 × 1 night × Rp800,000 | Rp800,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Taxi from TNJ airport to town (fixed price)2 × Rp60,000 · check | Rp120,000 |
| Boat to Penyengat Island (round‑trip)2 × Rp5,000 · check | Rp10,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp123,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp676,500 per person per day, bed included | Rp1,353,000≈ US$85 |
2026 estimate in IDR; flights and international transfers excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Seafood plate | Rp30,000–70,000 |
| Padang‑style meal | Rp20,000–40,000 |
| Taxi within town (fixed fare) | $3–5 |
| Boat to Penyengat | Rp5,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Fix taxi fares before boarding; city taxis charge $3 for trips outside town.
- Ferry schedules can change; reconfirm tickets especially on weekends.
- Motorcycle taxis are adventurous and less safe for inexperienced riders.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire
- 113
- Ambulance
- 118/119
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Emergency
- Police110
- Fire113
- Ambulance118/119
Embassy
US consular services are in Jakarta; see the US Embassy website (check).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TNJ Airport → town (fixed taxi): about Rp60,000 (check)
- Boat to Penyengat (round‑trip): Rp5,000 per person (check)
Say or show
- Maaf — Excuse me / Sorry (ma-fah)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-ree-mah kah-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is this? (buh-rah-pah har-gah-nyah)
- Di mana toilet? — Where is the toilet? (dee mah-nah toilet)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Tanjung Pinang. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Oct · avoid Nov–Feb (rainy season) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport‑to‑town taxi (fixed price) → budget hostel → boat to Penyengat → optional beach taxi.
Sources
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