Batam Miniature Park Tourism

Cultural Park3.0(21 reviews)

About Batam Miniature Park

Batam Miniature Park, located in Batam, Indonesia, is a cultural attraction that showcases the rich diversity of Indonesian heritage. The park presents an array of miniature houses that represent the traditional architecture from across the archipelago. Each house is adorned with unique ethnic elements specific to the different islands and provinces of Indonesia, such as Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and more. Visitors can stroll through the park and admire the intricate details of the structures, gaining insight into the regional differences and local customs. The park also features cultural performances and handicraft displays, allowing tourists to immerse themselves in the art and traditions of Indonesia. Surrounded by lush greenery, the miniature houses are not only a testament to the country's architectural diversity but also provide a tranquil environment for guests to enjoy. Batam Miniature Park is an educational experience for families and a picturesque spot for photography enthusiasts, making it a must-visit site for anyone interested in Indonesian culture.

Top 5 Reviews on Batam Miniature Park

soh_kien_peng
4.0
Wrote on 8 Jan 2020
A display of Indonesian traditional architectural replicas
I was in Batam for 2 days. On the second day of our itinerary, we visited the Batam Layer Cake factory, the Cheng Ho Mosque and this Miniature House before proceeding for our seafood lunch at Golden Prawn Seafood Restaurant. All these attractions are located within the Golden City of Bengkong. a suburban town from Nagoya. Nagoya is the Orchard Road of Batam while Bengkong is probably the Toa Payoh of Batam. The tour guide told us that if you ride a motorcycle with more than one pillion rider in Nagoya, you will be caught and summoned by the Batam Police but in Bengkong, the enforcement is more lax here than in Nagoya. The motorcyclist can can have more than 5 pillion riders with him on a motorcycle and no one would bother to take a second look at him. This miniature house is just located opposite the Golden View Hotel and beside the Golden Go Kart. The various miniature houses are replicas of the traditional Indonesian houses that are found in various parts of Indonesia. Admission is free. The guide gave us 20 mins to explore the attraction. He warned that there are mosquitoes and suggested those not visiting the attraction can stay in an air-conditioned shop nearby or ride the gold kart in the circuit nearby. The weather was hot and I rather visit the miniature house than to suffer sunburn riding the gold kart. There are not many miniature houses. One website indicated that there are 30 of them in 2015 but it seem the number is dwindling. Nevertheless, the replicas are impressive and demonstrated the unique traditional architectural genius of the Indonesian people. The locations where the actual cultural houses were found. The place is a bit of a run down but for something without admission fee, this is not a bad attraction to visit. The drains surrounding this attraction were filled with smelly debris and stagnant water. Many are terribly choked and probably formed breeding grounds for mosquitoes. In order to attract more people to visit the Golden City, efforts must be made to clear up all these choked drains. They are unsightly and are environmental hazards. We understand the ambition of the owner to make this Golden City in Bengkong a one stop tourist center with seafood restaurant, hotels, shops and entertainment outlets all focused in one area for the convenience of the tourists. But the threats of Zikar virus and dengue may dissuade visitors if the surrounding environment is not properly maintained.