Batam is one of the largest islands in the Riau archipelago. Like many islands in the region, it was once an underdeveloped island, but after the declaration of free trade in 1989, the island was completely converted into a tourist destination and business district, in a very short time frame. Its strategic location close to the Malacca Strait and Singapore has made Batam one of the biggest ports of Southeast Asia and a major center of international trade, industry and commerce. Despite its many luxurious hotels, Batam is still considered as a transit destination or entry point to Singapore. On the other hand it\'s a great place to get your hands on affordable electronics.
Guangzhou is formerly known as Canton or Kwangchow. It is the capital and largest city of Guangdong province, People’s Republic of China. Thic city is located on the Pearl River Guangzhou. Guangzhou is also the famous city throughout China and the world for its cuisine and foreign trade. Besides endless skyscrapers and shopping malls in this dynamic metropolis city, there is also a lot of culture and history to see here in Guangzhou.