A broad complex
About four and a half hectares.
A broad Buddhist temple complex in Batam Centre, described as one of the largest Buddhist temples in Southeast Asia, begun in 1991 and formally opened in 1999, spreading over about four and a half hectares and holding thousands of visitors. It is dedicated to Maitreya, the Buddha of the future in Chinese Buddhist tradition, and belongs to the Yiguandao movement. The complex has large prayer halls with colourful tiered roofs, a hall of Sakyamuni Buddha, gardens, ponds and fountains, statues, artworks and carving, in a blend of Chinese and Indonesian architecture. It is tidy, clean and calm despite being close to the town centre. Entry is free, and it is open to all faiths in modest dress, with respect for worshippers and quiet. A visit takes half an hour to an hour, and the temple is close to the Batam Centre ferry terminal and the malls, so it fits easily into a tour of the town.
About four and a half hectares.
Chinese and Indonesian architecture.
Calm near the town.
Batam Centre, Batam
Yes, it is close to the Batam Centre terminal and can be seen in an hour before heading to Barelang Bridge or after returning.