Why go
From 1979 to 1996 this camp on Galang Island sheltered roughly 250,000 refugees. Today visitors walk among a cemetery, an unfinished church, a museum of camp artefacts and a replica of a refugee boat, all managed by the Batam Authority.
At a glance
Former Vietnamese Refugee Camp (Camp Vietnam), Galang is a heritage site in Barelang, Batam, at Jalan Trans Barelang, Sijantung, Galang, Batam. Good for history buffs, culture seekers, road-trippers.
- Address
- Jalan Trans Barelang, Sijantung, Galang, Batam
Good for
- History buffs
- Culture seekers
- Road-trippers
Things to know
It is about 60 km from the city via the Barelang Bridge with no public transport, so hire a car and driver. Check that the site is open before setting out, as officials have discussed other uses for parts of the camp.
Details checked against public sources: source 1 source 2 Hours and prices change — check with the venue before you go. Image is an illustration.