Exciting Vacation to Penyengat Island, Kepulauan Riau: Enjoying the Beauty of Nature, Culture and Religion
Penyengat Island Welcome to my blog!, I am excited to share my unforgettable vacation experience with you guys. Let's start this journey together! In December 2016, my family and I went to Penyengat Island. Penyengat Island was the center of government for the Riau-Lingga-Johor-Pahang Sultanate. It is also known as the "Mas Kawin" (bridal gift) from Sultan Mahmud Syah to his beloved wife, Engku Putri Raja Hamidah, in 1803. Penyengat Island holds historical relics that can be visited during the trip. To reach Penyengat Island, we had to cross the sea by using a small ferry or pompong from Tanjungpinang. Upon arrival, we immediately rented motorized trishaws to explore the islan d. Sultan Riau Grand Mosque Our first destination was the Sultan Riau Grand Mosque, one of the oldest and most historical mosques in Indonesia. It was initially built in 1803 when Penyengat Island was established as the bridal gift and residence for Raja Hamidah Engku Putri. In the mosque, I also sa...