Welcome to Batam Landmark
Bukit Clara / Welcome to Batam
Hollywood-style white letters on a hillside in central Batam, the island's most famous photo landmark, next to the Great Mosque.
The white 'Welcome to Batam' letters stand on Bukit Clara, the hillside southwest of Engku Putri Square in central Batam. Modeled on the Hollywood sign, they are a must-photograph landmark for visitors. The grassy square at the foot of the hill is where locals take evening strolls and fly kites. At night the letters are lit up, which makes for better photos. The landmark is only a few hundred meters from the Batam Great Mosque, the city hall and Engku Putri Square, so it's easy to visit them together. Allow 20 to 30 minutes. Admission is free. Getting there: a taxi from the central Batam ferry terminal takes about 5 minutes. Tips: The sun is strong during the day, so bring sunscreen. Do not climb on the letters.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Batam Grand Mosque (Masjid Raya Batam)
- Dataran Engku Putri
- Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya
- Ocarina / Coastarina
- Golden Prawn 933 Seafood (Bengkong)
- Nagoya (Lubuk Baja)
- Pura Agung Amerta Bhuana
- Harbour Bay