A lovely walk around the Indonesian island of Penyengat, which was a lot more interesting than I had expected. In the 18th century, this island was established as a fort for the sultanate of Johor-Riau.
To get to Penyengat, it takes a 15min boat ride from Tanjung Pinang on Bintan Island in one of these "pompongs".
Halfway there...
The colorful boat jetty on Pulau Penyengat.
Then I just walked all around the island.
Would you like a ride?
Map, elevation profile, and additional information
| GPS track | Penyengat.gpx |
| Trailhead coordinates | 0.930031, 104.421383 |
| Length & cumulative elevation | 7.2km, +115/-115m |
| Public transport | Pompong from Tanjung Pinang, Bintan Island. |
| Useful websites | |
| Remarks | Those colorful motorbikes are used to ride tourist around the island, but walking is much nicer! |
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