Batam Barelang Bridge

4/6/2022

A Must Visit In Batam Island

Barelang Bridge

Bareleng Bridge is the most famous landmark/sightseeing in Batam. They also known as Jembatan Barelang (Indonesian terms). There are 6 bridges of various types connecting the islands of Batam, Tonton, Nipah, Setokok, Rempang, Galang and Galand Baru in the Riau Islands. Some locals call the bridge Jembatan Habibie after Dr. Jusuf Habibie who oversee the project and transform present day of Batam.

Barelang Bridge or Jembatan Barelang

The picture was taken from BP Batam (Badan Pengusahaan Batam).

First Bridge is called Tengku Fisabilillah. The most iconic bridge that connects Batam to Tonton and it stretches for 642m.
Second Bridge is called Nara Singa that connects 420m from Tonton to Nipah.
Third Bridge is Raja Ali Haji that connects 270m from Nipah to Setokok.
Fourth Bridge is Sultan Zainal Abidin that connects 365m from Setokok to Rempang.
Fifth Bridge is Tuanku Tembusai that connects 385m from Rempang to Galang.
Last Bridge is the smallest bridge with a length of 180m. It is called Raja Kecil that connects Galang to Galang Baru.

The pictures and videos were taken in December 2021 using Huawei Mate 20 Pro.
There might be some changes. It is great for you to go there either in the morning to catch the sunrise or in late afternoon to snap a picture of sunset. Most of the time people go there either for photo scenery purposes or eating seafood.