Tanjungpinang City Decides Penyengat Island As Main Tourist Destination

TANJUNGPINANG, Riau Islands, Oct 25 (Antara) - The government of the Riau Islands Provincial city of Tanjungpinang has decided the Penyengat Island as the main tourist destination as it attracts the attention of domestic and foreign tourists. The Penyengat Island keeps the history of the glory of the Malay Kingdom to attract tourists, according to Reni Yusneli, head of the Tanjungpinang tourist office, here on Tuesday. "Penyengat Island is the center of government of Riau Kingdom, Linga, Pahang. Many historical sites that mark the glory of the Malay kingdom at the moment," she said. The Relics of the Malay kingdom that is still intact, interesting and used is the grand mosque "Masjid Raya Sultan Riau" made of egg whites. Even tourists can see the tombs of the kings. "The tomb of Raja Ali Haji, national hero in the field of language also existed here. This makes Penyengat Island an asset and national cultural heritage in Tanjungpinang City," Reni pointed out. This island is not only used as a prominent religious tourism destination, but also developed into a culinary tour.