Located just off the eastern coast of Sumatra, nuzzled up against the Singaporean coast, Batam is one of the most picturesque islands in the Riau Archipelago, and also one of the most modernized areas in Indonesia. Its proximity to Singapore also makes it one of the most visited weekend getaway destinations for residents from the island nation that are looking for a retreat, and some fresh ocean air. Batam consists of three principal islands, Batam, Rempang, Galang, and a smattering of other smaller islands1.
Batam is one of Indonesia's most scenic regions, replete with beautiful vistas, lush forested coasts, sprawling resorts and golf courses, large malls, and some great opportunities for adventure. It is the perfect tourist destination, filled with places for recreation, beautiful scenery and great, cheap food and drink1.
Batam is most famous for its beaches and water-themed adventure sports, and of course, its large immaculately maintained golf courses. It also is home to the largest Buddhist temple in South-East Asia and has perfect bike and hike trails along its northern coast. Thus, Batam is an all-rounded experience for any tourist1.
The nexus of all commercial and industrial activity of Batam, Nagoya is famous for its malls, restaurants and bars. The center for nightlife and entertainment in Batam, Nagoya is quickly becoming one of Batam's biggest cities and is rapidly developing into an important hub for trading and commerce in Indonesia3.
Nagoya is the nerve-center of all industrial activity in Batam, and has some of the best malls in South-East Asia, for instance, the Nagoya Hill Mall. It has a variety of shopping options and a sprawling department store, with a large cineplex. Batam City Square is another mall, with plenty of bars, cinemas, karaokes and arcades. It is also home to the Ocarina Theme Park (now known as Coastarina), which is a large, beautiful water park with a beach and a theme park as well3.
Nagoya in Batam is one of the most happening places on the island to enjoy an exciting nightlife scene. Plus, there are many options for cheap alcohol as compared to Singapore which attracts many locals and tourists to Nagoya. Tua Pek Kong Temple at Nagoya is an amazing structure which acts as a getaway from the city noise and is a magnificent sight to behold. There are some beautiful and intricate designs of religious and mythical statues which are sure to leave one awestruck3.
One of the best places for entertainment and partying is Nagoya Entertainment District or just ‘NED’ which is a great place to grab a drink, down some cocktails and shake a leg to the popping tunes of the music. Apart from this, there are also many lounges where one steps into for a pre-drinking experience and then heads out to the nightclubs to dance the night away3.
After a day of shopping and hustling one may be yearning for a massage. Batam is the ideal place to enjoy a relaxing massage and also take the benefit at throwaway prices. Try the Bali Traditional massage for loosening up the knots in your back or shoulders with some amazing aromatic creams and natural oils for a calming experience3.
A newly established backpackers operation is to be positioned in prime trading and entertainment locations at Nagoya Superblock Area and is expected to be launched in January, 2023. Overlooked by Nagoya Hills, Nagoya Superblock Area is a Shopping Paradise with International Taste. The backpacker is a substantial property with 8 bedrooms sleeping up to 45 people. It is a well presented yoga, meditation, wellness, tour, travel, hospitality, booking and healthy eating trading's and services which is under renovation.
If you like shopping, you should visit the shopping complex at Nagoya Super Block in Batam, Riau Archipelago Province. It offers products in several modern shopping malls within one compound. In this pedestrian area, there are 450 kiosks and 170 shops with a Hypermarket on Nagoya Hill. The Nagoya area is located at Sudirman and Yos Sudarso Streets, Jodoh subdistrict, Batam, Indonesia2.
It is easy to find restaurants selling fast food, Chinese food, Peking duck, steak, and pizza. Visitors can buy various items including electronics, clothing and food in this area. Since it is situated in the City Center, tourists will have no difficulty finding accommodations during their trip. Several star-rated hotels are available around this area. Visitors can enjoy walking streets with plenty of food and shopping without having to worry about the heat or rain because these streets have an integrated city walk similar to those in Singapore. The city walk area is located in the mall, but it is designed with wide spaces to look like a “mini city”. In this area, visitors can also enjoy live music2.
This large area has many shops, restaurants, stalls, cafes, etc. Its super block malls are combined with offices, business centers, and residences including apartments and condominiums. In Batam, Nagoya is not the only super block area. You can also visit other super block areas such as Imperium Superblock and Harbour Bay. Compared to other super blocks, Nagoya is more strategically located as it is situated within Batam’s City Center2.
Here are some of the famous places for shopping in Nagoya3:
- Nagoya CityWalk: Jalan Kompleks Nagoya Citywalk, Lubuk Baja Kota, Kec. Lubuk Baja, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia.
- Nagoya IT Center: Jl. Imam Bonjol-Nagoya, Lubuk Baja Kota, Kec. Lubuk Baja, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia.
- Nagoya Hill Shopping Centre: Jl. Teuku Umar No.1, Lubuk Baja Kota, Kec. Lubuk Baja, Kota Batam, Kepulauan Riau, Indonesia.
It’s not hard to get to this area because it is located in Batam City Center, which is the economic center of Riau Archipelago. You can take a flight to Hang Nadim international airport and a private car, rented car or taxi for only 15 minutes to this area2.
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References
- Batam. https://www.holidify.com/places/batam/. Holidify. November 27,2022.
- Nagoya - Indonesia Travel. https://www.indonesia.travel/th/en/destinations/sumatra/batam/nagoya. Nagoya - Indonesia Travel. November 27, 2022.
- Nagoya, Batam. https://www.holidify.com/places/batam/nagoya-sightseeing-11812.html. Holidify. November 27, 2022.