The most beautiful religious buildings Sumatra

Inaugurated in 2019, this splendid mosque is distinguished by its artistic details and contemporary Islamic architecture. It was designed by local architect Rizal Muslimin, for whom this project has become a major achievement, not least thanks to its attractive traditional roof. His unique concept for a mosque won him a competition in 2007, beating out more than 300 innovative proposals from international architects. A must-see!

The Taman Alam Lumbini, inspired by the splendid Shwedagon pagoda in Myanmar, stands proudly with its impressive dimensions of 46.8 m in height and 68 m in length and width. This replica is the second-tallest pagoda outside the Federated Republic of Myanmar. Like the Shwedagon Pagoda, it contains relics of the Buddha, Arahat and hundreds of Buddha statues from around the world.

Completely distinct from the 500 Lohan temple, the Sun Te Kong stands out for its liveliness, displaying a much richer palette of colors. It features a multitude of statues representing various Hindu and Buddhist deities such as Shiva, Buddha, Hanuman, Krishna, Lakshmi and other bodhisattvas. These monumental sculptures, all painstakingly painted, are set in picturesque gardens surrounded by lush greenery. Although the entrance is open to the public, access to the ritual and prayer area is restricted, except by invitation.

In Kijang, south of Bintan, just a short drive from Tanjung Pinang, visitors can enjoy a unique spectacle featuring 500 life-size statues of Lohan, Buddhist spiritual or religious figures. The show is grandiose: all the statues have been meticulously crafted in China before being shipped off to enrich the heritage of the local Chinese community. It's awe-inspiring to discover that each statue has its own unique expression and meaning.