Blue Lake & Busung Sand Dunes
Danau Biru & Gurun Pasir Busung
A turquoise lake and white sand dunes formed in a former sand quarry. It resembles a miniature desert on an island and is Bintan's most popular photo spot.
Blue Lake (Danau Biru) lies in Busung in northwest Bintan. It was originally a pit left by quartz sand mining, and after filling with water it takes on an unreal Turkish-blue color against the white sand. The surrounding white dunes are known as the “Bintan Desert” (Gurun Pasir), which looks remarkably unusual on a tropical island. Visitors can climb the dunes to take aerial views of the lake. Entry fees are small and subject to confirmation on site. Getting there: a hired car from the Lagoi resort area takes about 30 to 40 minutes, and the site is often combined with mangroves and the Crystal Lagoon as a day trip. Note: the sand reflects strong light and there is almost no shade, so bring a hat and sunglasses. The water depth is unknown, and swimming is prohibited.
Opening hours
Daytime (approx. 08:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Penyengat Island
- Senggarang Chinese Village & Temples
- Sebung River Mangrove Tour
- Sultan Sulaiman Badrul Alamsyah Museum
- Mount Bintan
- Treasure Bay Crystal Lagoon
- Tanjungpinang Old Town
- Doulos Phos The Ship