Tanjung Hutan Hot Spring in Karimun Regency, Riau Islands Province

Riau Islands Province has become more popular over time and it is able to lure tons of tourists, including foreigners! The prime allure is indeed the presence of beautiful beaches and islands. Despite the fact, people also come to Riau Archipelago Province in order to visit some local tourist sites like Tanjung Hutan Hot Spring. The locals call it Pemandian Air Panas Tanjung Hutan, actually. As the name suggests, it is located in Tanjung Hutan Village and belongs to Buru Sub-District. In terms of region, this vacation spot resides in Karimun Regency.

The Nuance
In terms of nuance, Tanjung Hutan Hot Spring offers a soothing and peaceful ambiance. It is because the site is surrounded by coconut trees and other lush plants. The management also does a good job there. This explains why the site is clean and neat. It features a big pond where the hot water is stored. Also, the site features several facilities like toilets and benches. One thing, the keepers would mix hot water with fresh water, as well. The purpose is to get the most ideal temperature for bathing. One thing, the hot water doesn’t contain sulfur!

Exploring Tanjung Hutan Hot Spring
The prime reason for visiting Tanjung Hutan Hot Spring is indeed to enjoy bathing in the pond. However, tourists should choose the right time to visit the site. It is because the location would be quite crowded during weekends and holidays due to an increasing number of visitors. That means they should visit the site during working days when the nuance is the most peaceful. Also, the pond feels comfier due to the fewer number of users.

Well, aside from bathing, tourists also visit Tanjung Hutan Hot Spring in order to enjoy the rural nuance. It is because the site is located in the midst of a village, surrounded by pristine nature. As mentioned before, lots of coconut trees grow abundantly there. The location is considered secluded, as well, which is far from big cities. Therefore, visitors can enjoy relaxation, too! Later, after bathing and relaxing, tourists should meet the locals, too! The purpose is to gather more information regarding the hot spring.

For those who want to spend more than one day in Tanjung Hutan Hot Spring, they only need to approach villagers and ask for a room in their house. Tourists can either get the room freely or by paying some fee, actually. The good news is that they have the chance to taste some traditional dishes while staying in the village. Later, on the next morning, they can go back to the pond and take a bath again!

Nearby Attractions

• Bela Island
• Kundur Island
• Buru Island

How to Get There
Well, the first destination is Batam City and it can be done easily by riding an airplane. From Jakarta City, in this case, a flight from Soekarno – Hatta International Airport to Hang Nadim Airport may take around 1 hour and 35 minutes. Next, from the airport, they can directly head to Tanjung Hutan Village by local transportation service. This trip may take around 3 hours at least.

From Jakarta, tourists can also take a ferry at Tanjung Priok Port. The destination is Sri Bintan Pura Port in Tanjung Pinang and this voyage may take around 45 hours. Next, from the port, they can head to Tanjung Hutan Village right away. This trip usually takes about 3 hours and 30 minutes!

Where to Stay

• No nearby hotels are available.