We anchored Sedna in Tanjung Pinang Harbour.
We enjoyed a visit to to the 500 Lohan Buddhist Temple which is situated on a hill in Tanjungpinang city, Bintan Island. You’ll find the Vihara Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, also known as the 500 Lohan Temple.
The 500 Lohan Temple, also known as Vihara Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, has a fascinating history that dates back centuries. Built by a devout Buddhist monk, the temple is dedicated to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, a revered figure in Mahayana Buddhism known for his vow to help all sentient beings achieve enlightenment. The temple’s name, “500 Lohan,” refers to the 500 life-sized statues of arhats or enlightened disciples of Buddha, each possessing a unique facial expression and posture is extremely lifelike capturing the characteristics, facial features and postures of the arahats.
When planning a visit to the 500 Lohan Temple, it’s advisable to wear modest clothing as a sign of respect for the sacredness of the site.
Yesterday we took a ferry ride out to Palau Penyengat, the island contains the tomb of Raja Ali Haji, a 19th-century Islamic historian and scholar.
Access this island via a boat, commonly known as a pompong boat, with a travel time of approximately 15 minutes. Penyengat Island in Riau Islands boasts attractions such as the unique Sultan Riau Great Mosque made from egg whites, Kings’ tombs, the national hero Raja Ali Haji’s tomb, the Palace complex, and the blockhouse office at Kursi Hill. It’s an ideal destination to delve into the rich heritage of Malay culture.
