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BANGKA BELITUNG
BABEL.
THE HIDDEN DESTINATION
The ocean sti rs the
heart, i nspi res the
i magi nati on and bri ngs
eternal j oy to the soul .
- Wyl and
I n every outthrust
headl and, i n every
curvi ng beach, i n every
grai n of sand there i s
the story of the earth.
- Rachel Carson
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BANGKA BELITUNG
BABEL.
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MAPS.
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BANGKA BEACH.
The ocean sti rs the heart, i nspi res the
i magi nati on and bri ngs eternal j oy to the
soul - Wyl and
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BANGKA ISLAND IS ONE OF THE
ISLAND BELONG TO BANGKA-BELITUNG
PROVINCE. THE NAME BANGKA IS
DERIVED FROM THE WORD WANGKA
WHICH MEANS TIN. THIS WORD
WAS ALSO WRITTEN IN SRIWIJAYA
INSCRIPTION DATED 686 AD AND
DISCOVERED NEAR KOTA KAPUR IN
WEST BANGKA. BANGKA LIES EAST OF
SUMATRA.
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angkal Pinang is the largest town and the capital
of Bangka Belitung, and Sungailiat is the second larg
e city in Bangka Island. One village, called Kampung Kim
Hin, lies to the south of Sungailiat, this village is known
for a type of alcohol called arak, which is produced from
fermented rice. While, Muntok is the principal port. From
Jakarta it is one hour by plane. It has beautiful beaches.
Boat service from Palembang to Muntok or Pangkal
Pinang is adequate and should not take more than an
overnight voyage.
This Island population is approximately 600 thousand
people; consist of diferent ethnic groups, which come
from all part of Indonesia. There are a large number
of Chinese in habitants especially in the north around
Belinyu. Accountings for 30% of Bangka population,
66% of Bangka people still depend of farming, other
descendants of the tin mining company worker, fshing
and other activities. Bangka has its own unique crafts
witch are made of Bahar root (a kind of seaweed),
craftsmen make it into various kinds of souvenirs such
as rings, bracelets, cigarette pipes, etc. There are also
handicrafts made of tin or pewter.
The best product from Bangka Island is BANKATIN,
which has a worldwide reputation amongst tin consumers
as standard tin or grade A tin. The other important
products of the island are rubber and pepper. During the
Dutch occupation in Indonesia, the Muntok white Pepper
became very famous and continues to be one of the best
export commodities of Indonesia. Sepintu Sedulang dance
performed to welcome distinguished guests, the dance
describes the open-hearted character of Bangkanese
people, it is also performed during festivals occasions,
other dance is Lion dance, it is performed to chase
away evil spirits, some dancers being under a magicians
infuence go into a trance.
INTRODUCTION
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GEOGRAPHICALLY
The province is surrounded by South China Sea, Bangka
straights and Java Sea. Bangka lies just east of Sumatra,
separated by Bangka Strait. The marine environment
around these islands is colorful. Bangka Island, which is
situated at the Southern of the China Sea, its between
Sumatra and Borneo Island. The land area is about 11,6
thousands square Km, stretching 180 km from Northwest
to Southeast, the island has various highlands that are
mostly located in the middle of the island and many rivers
follow diverse of the open sea. There are many beautiful
beaches located in the Northwest of Bangka Island. This
Island is bordered by:
North Side : Natuna Sea
East side : Natuna Sea
South side :
Pangkalpinang town and Bangka Tengah Regency
West side :
Bangka Barat Regency, Bangka Strait and Kelabat Bay
DEMOGRAPHICS
The majority of the inhabitants are Malay Indonesians and
Chinese mostly Hakkas. The population is split between
those who work the pepper farms and those who work
on the tin mines.
TEMPERATURE
The average temperature on the island is 26 degree C
and has an average rainfall of 179.3 mm per month; the
rainy season is between October to March. The average
humidity is approximately 80 %.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PANGKAL PINANG 16 GEDONG VIILLAGE 22 MATRAS 28 PARAI TENGGIRI 34
ROMODONG 38 PENYUSUK BEACH 42 PEMALI HOT SPRINGS 48 MOUNT MENUMBING
52 TANJUNG KELIAN OLD LIGHTHOUSE 56
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angkal Pinang is the largest town
and the capital of Bangka Belitung,
and Sungailiat is the second larg e city in
Bangka Island. One village, called Kampung
Kim Hin, lies to the south of Sungailiat, this
village is known for a type of alcohol called
arak, which is produced from fermented
rice. While, Muntok is the principal port.
From Jakarta it is one hour by plane. It
has beautiful beaches. Boat service from
Palembang to Muntok or Pangkal Pinang is
adequate and should not take more than
an overnight voyage.
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The best product from Bangka Island is
BANKATIN, which has a worldwide reputation
amongst tin consumers as standard tin or
grade A tin. The other important products
of the island are rubber and pepper. During
the Dutch occupation in Indonesia, the
Muntok white Pepper became very famous
and continues to be one of the best export
commodities of Indonesia. Sepintu Sedulang
dance performed to welcome distinguished
guests, the dance describes the open-hearted
character of Bangkanese people, it is also
performed during festivals occasions,
other dance is Lion dance, it is performed
to chase away evil spirits, some dancers
being under a magicians infuence go into
a trance.
This Island population is approximately
600 thousand people; consist of diferent
ethnic groups, which come from all part
of Indonesia. There are a large number of
Chinese in habitants especially in the north
around Belinyu. Accountings for 30% of
Bangka population, 66% of Bangka people
still depend of farming, other descendants of
the tin mining company worker, fshing and
other activities. Bangka has its own unique
crafts witch are made of Bahar root (a kind
of seaweed), craftsmen make it into various
kinds of souvenirs such as rings, bracelets,
cigarette pipes, etc. There are also handicrafts
made of tin or pewter.
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Located on the eastern coast of Bangka Island,
Pangkalpinang is the islands largest city and capital of the
Province of Bangka-Belitung Islands. Aside from its role as
the center of the provincial government, economic, and
commercial activities, Pangkalpinang serves as gateway
for visitors who wish to explore the enchanting beauty of
Bangka and Belitung Islands. Long known as the center of
the tin mining industry, in its heydays Bangka produced
some of the best tin ore and tin handicrafts. The tin mining
industry drew Chinese workers and their descendants
to the island, who brought their culture to root-down on
Bangka, thus decorating the city of Pangkalpinang with
visible Chinese nuances in its architecture and rituals. But
besides its rich cultural heritage, Pangkalpinang also boasts
some pristine beaches.
As visitors step down at the Depati Amir Airport, a huge sign
welcomes them saying Welcome to the land of Serumpun
Sebalai. Serumpun Sebalai or Seiya Sekata in Bahasa
Indonesia has deep meaning that unity only comes with
actions that correspond to speech and promises. More
than the Provinces slogan, however,Serumpun Sebalai
underscores the spirit that unites the plural society of the
islands into one big family. Pangkal or Pengkal in the Malay
language means center or beginning. It refers to the citys
role as the center of the tin mining industry. This once
small mining town subsequently grew into the islands
commercial center as well as connecting port among all the
islands. Pinang on the other hand is the palm tree found
abundantly on the island.
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To trace the history of tin mining industry on Bangka
and Belitung and in Indonesia in general, visit the
Indonesia Tin Museum located at Jl. Jendral Achmad Yani
no.17 in the heart of Pangkalpinang. Housing various
collections on the subject of tin mining, the museum is
the only museum of its kind in Asia. The building itself is
a heritage of national history since it was once used as
venue for a meeting between Indonesian leaders and
Dutch representatives for Indonesias independence
from Dutch colonial powers. Pangkalpinang also boasts
pristine beaches. Located some 7 km from downtown
Pangkalpinang, the Pasir Padi Beach ofers beautiful
scenery of white sand and clear blue ocean waters. The
beach is also a perfect site to watch the sun rise in the
morning. At ebb tide, visitors can walk to the nearby
Punan Island and bathe in its calm waters. Not too
far from Pasir Padi Beach, about 2.5 km from here is
theTanjung Bunga Beach which ofers beautiful scenery of
a fat beach decorated with huge granite rock formations.
Culturally, Pangkalpinang is heavily infuenced by Chinese
culture.which began around 1770 when Sultan Mahmud
Badaruddin II of Palembang Darussalam Sultanate invited
laborers from China to work at tin mining industries on
Bangka and Belitung. Subsequently, Chinese laborers
arrived from Siam, Malaka (in present day Malaysia)
and the Southern part of China. Most are Hakka (Khek)
ethnic descent from the province of Guang Xi in China,
The migrants would soon marry locals, since Chinese
authorities at the time forbade women from migrating
with their men. Their intermarriage and their descendents
call themselves: Peranakan Chinese. Therefore, today the
Chinese and native Malay ethnic groups form the majority
of the population in Pangkalpinang . As part of the roots
of Chinese culture, the Kwan Tie Miaw temple stands
beautifully at the Mayor Syarif Rachman Street. Initially
called Kwan Tie Bo temple, it is one of the oldest temples
on the island and according to inscriptions on the temples
bell, it is estimated to have been built in 1841. Along with
the nearbyMambo market and Singapore Alley, the area
is the Chinatown of Pangkalpinang where are often held
Chinese traditional ceremonies such as the ritual to repel
misfortune called Pot Ngin Bun.
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here is an old Greek proverb that says Simplicity
is the shortest path to beauty; this is the perfect
expression for the small charming Gedong Village located
at Kuto Panji, Belinyu sub-district, Bangka Regency, in
the Bangka-Belitung Province. Standing as solid proof of
Bangka-Belitungs uniquely diverse cultural origins and
highlighted with heavy Chinese atmosphere, Gedong Village
is arguably the oldest Chinatown complex on Bangka island.
A distinct sense of simplicity and serenity envelopes the
village. Entering Gedong village, the peaceful ambience will
make anyone feel almost like stepping back in time, into scenes
of some old Chinese Kung Fu Movie. Set on 2.5 hectares of land,
antique buildings with distinct Chinese architecture dominate
the scene at Gedong Village. A modest steel monument greets
visitors at the entrance of the village before their eyes are treated
with antique wooden houses covered by clay roof tiles.
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Although some of the buildings have undergone renovations, a number are still kept in
their original state. Some houses even still use wooden pegs instead of steel nails. These
antique buildings are estimated to be over 100 years old but still frmly withstand the test
of time.The village is home to approximately 50 households or about 300 people who
still preserve some of the indigenous traditions. For years, the village has also become
the center of Chinese traditional ceremonies such as at Imlek (Chinese New Year),Peh
Chun, and Qing Ming. While some of the families use electric generators for basic needs,
the village has yet to receive electricity. However, the lack of electricity contributes to the
creation of a natural ambience to the village.
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THESE ANTIQUE BUILDINGS ARE
ESTIMATED TO BE OVER 100 YEARS OLD
BUT STILL FIRMLY WITHSTAND THE TEST
OF TIME.
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INSIDE THE HOUSE OF VILLAGER PREPARING THE LOCAL DISHES CALLED , BAKED FISH.
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THE VILLAGE ITSELF IS SAID TO DATE BACK TO THE EARLY 18TH CENTURY, AND WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE FIRST
GENERATION OF CHINESEMIGRANTS WHO CAME TO BANGKA AND ITS TWIN ISLAND BELITUNG TO WORK AS TIN
MINERS.
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atras Beach is one of the prime beach
destinations in Bangka Belitung. Matras Beach
is very beautiful and ramps. This beach is located in the
village of Sinar Baru, Sungail Liat District, adjacent to the
northeast Bangka Island and is about 40 km from Pangkal
Pinang or 7 km from the city of Sungai Liat. This beautiful
beach known as Pantai Matras because it is located in
the Village Matras, Sinar Jaya, Sungai Liat District, Bangka
regency.
On this beach, visitors will fnd stunning scenery. Sand
blends beautifully with the surrounding rocks like a pearl
that unfolds in front of the eye. This beach consists of fne
white sand, with a length of about 3 km, a width of 20 to
30 meters, beach-which was triggered by a background
of palm trees are featured along with the clear sea and
beautiful scenery and the natural fow of the river, so
often referred to as Paradise Beach .
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Among the beautiful beaches in Bangka Belitung, this beach
is the most visited by tourists, both by local and outside the
region and foreign tourists. The specialty of this beach is
fne white sand, the waving coconut, and natural river fow.
Another specialty, comfortable and quiet location will give
fexibility to the visitors to eat while reclining on rocks and
enjoy the natural beauty of the beach. Matras coastal region
has also built a lot of simple bungalows resting place of an
increasingly add to home visitors.
Visitors are advised to use their own vehicle or taxi from
Sungai Liat or Pangkal Pinang leading to the beach. Travel
from Pangkal Pinang to the location approximately takes
1 hour by road up and down (wavy). In this place inbound
visitors are only charged when entering the gate entrance
on the beach, the magnitude of approximately IDR 2000
IDR 5000 per person.
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For the location of the nearest hotel is Hotel Parai Beach Resort, which can be encountered on the
road before heading to the Matras beach. Approximately 2 km from the hotel to the Matrasbeach.the
beach area has been used as the main tourist areas in the regency of Bangka Induk, as some beaches in
the area average is very beautiful. As Tenggiri Parai Beach, Teluk Limau Beach, Tikus Beach, and Batu
Bedaun Beach. This beach is a decent for you to visit if you are to Bangka Belitung, after you enjoy the
atmosphere you will feel something diferent and no less with the beaches on Bali island.
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IN THE VICINITY OF THE LOCATION OF
THE BEACH THERE ARE SEVERAL HOTELS,
LODGING, TOUR SERVICES / TRAVEL,
AND ENTERTAINMENT VENUES. THERE
ARE ALSO CENTERS SELLING SOUVENIRS
AND BANGKA TRADITIONAL FOODS SUCH
AS BAKE KEMPLANG, FISH CRACKERS,
KERETEK FISH/SQUID, RUSIP, BELACAN/
TERASI, PEPPER POWDER, AND SO
FORTH.
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LOCOMOTE.
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his beach is one of Bangka Islands prides. The
beach is located in Sungailiat district. The visitors
can fnd various forms of boulders in this beach, which
add its beauty. This beach is very ideal for having
swimming, sun bathing and relax. Parai Tenggiri beach
has the complete facilities in Bangka Island.
This beautiful beach called Parai Tenggiri Beach
and located in an island surrounded by gallstones.
Geographically, Parai Tenggiri Beach located in Sungailiat,
Bangka Belitung. The attractiveness of Parai beach is a
wonderful natural panorama and very amazing who visit
here. At frst, local people call this beach as a Hakok beach,
then as Parai beach. Parai beach is the most beautiful
beaches on the east coast of Pulau Bangka. Since the frst
when the beach called Hakok beach, its place is the most
popular areas to visit.
There are many rocks on this beach, like beautiful
natural decorations. At the left end of the beach, there is
a cluster of rocks in order to slick and called Rock Island.
At night, tourists can relax while enjoying a delicious meal
and a drink while enjoying the sea waves that hit the rock.
Access to get here is via a bridge with lamp lighting along
the edge of the right and left hand.
Tourists can walk to the Rock Island while enjoying
the scenery and the cries of sea waves. Today, these
places have been equipped with complete facilities,
including Parai Indah Hotel with Cottages, Restaurant,
Swimming Pool, Disco, and other facilities, which can
provide service, convenience and natural beauty for
every tourist coming to Bangka Island.
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This beautiful beach
called Parai Tenggiri
Beach and located in
an island surrounded
by gallstones.
MOVE.
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There are many
rocks on this beach,
like beautiful natural
decorations. at the left
end of the beach, there
is a cluster of rocks in
order to slick and called
rock island.
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omodong beach is located at Bukit Ketok village,
Belinyu district, Bangka regency. This beach
isabout 77 km of Sungailiat town. In this beach, the
tourists can watch the sunset, because this beach is
faced to west side. The length of this beach is about 4
km, it is slope, white sandy and soft. Its water is very
clear like a crystal.
Beach Romodong better visited in the afternoon,
because we can watch the sunset event. That is
because the location of the beach facing west. Rather
unfortunate, when the frst sights of the car is rubbish
leaves and some other junk, so a little less beautiful
views. But the scenery more beautiful it will be when
we walked to the edge of the beach. When we entered
the beach, the frst sights seen is a large rock shaped
like a turtle.
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WHAT IS UNIQUE IS
THE PRESENCE OF
BEACH ROMODONG
TWO GRANITE
STONES ABOUT
10 METERS TALL
THAT FLANK THE
ENTRANCE TO THE
BEACH ROMODONG.
THAT SAID, BOTH
THE GRANITE AS A
NATURAL ENTRANCE
GATE TO THE BEACH
ROMODONG.
The length of this beach
is about 4 km, it is slope,
white sandy and soft. Its
water is very clear like a
crystal.
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NATURAL ENTRANCE GATE TO THE
BEACH ROMODONG.
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nce upon a time,there were a king and
his queen who lived in the kingdom of
belinyu. They didnt have any child. Until one
night, the queen had a dream of turtle. It said,
that the queen would have a baby, and she
had to give a komala nicklace to her baby.the
queen woke up and she was holding a komala
necklace in her hand. She told her dream to the
king,and he was very happy. Shotly, the queens
dream became reality, she delivered a beautiful
baby girl. The king named her,KomaLa. She
grew up as a prety girl.
However, she had a bad attituide because
her parents always spoiled her too much. One
day, Komala heard her parents were talking
about the turtle in her mother dream. She
though that the turtle was very interesting
animal, so she wanted it as her pet. She insisted
to fnd it,and the king allowed her to look for
the animal. Accompanied with the kings
guards, Komala searched the turtle and fnally
she found it in the beach. She southed to it,
Penyu busuk wait for me, in several times, but
the turtle kept swimming.
Komala ran after it into the sea, she tried
to catch it. Until then she fnaly drowned and
disappered, and all of her guards could not
save her. Now,people call the beach, Penyusuk.
However, she had a bad attituide because her
parents always spoiled her too much. One day,
Komala heard her parents were talking about
the turtle in her mother dream. She though that
the turtle was very interesting animal, so she
wanted it as her pet. She insisted to fnd it,and
the king allowed her to look for the animal.
Accompanied with the kings guards, Komala
searched the turtle and fnally she found it in
the beach. She southed to it, Penyu busuk wait
for me, in several times, but the turtle kept
swimming. Komala ran after it into the sea, she
tried to catch it. Until then she fnaly drowned
and disappered, and all of her guards could not
save her. Now,people call the beach,
THE LEGEND.
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One of the Best Beach family vacation in Bangka Island
is Penyusuk Beach. The beach is located in Penyusuk village
or more precisely at Bukit Ketok Village Belinyu, about 77
km from Sungailiat. The location is not far from Romodong
beach, but it ofers diferent nuance than Romodong,
approximately six miles from the beach Romodong.
This beach can be said to be unique, because the beach
there are many rocks larger. Ocean currents north coast
Penyusuk is quite large, the waves were high due directly
adjacent to the Natuna Sea. While on the west coast, sea
currents calmer than the north. Therefore, bathe in the
region north of the island is quite dangerous.
Penyusuk Beach is natural and slope beach. It
decorated with small and big colorful of natural
stones which makes it beautiful. Many stones that
compact stand with its bigger waves than Romodong
is fenced Penyusuk Beach. Romodong and Penyusuk
have diferent beautiful, but both have great charm.
Penyusuk Beach is visited by a lot of visitor because of
its beautiful beach combined with sea water is blue and
clear.
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THE BEAUTY.
Penyusuk Beach truly are world class. The pure white,
fne, sand particles are more like powdered sugar then sand
and are of such quality that high-end resorts in Singapore
and Malaysia have imported it for their own manmade
beaches. The sand has such a high silica count that it is also
mined for glass making. Thats how God created the beauty
on this earth, and within Bangka,and its people,there is a
feeling of peace and tranquility. From the placid turquoise
seas, bordered by the white sand beaches perfect for
swimming, snorkeling and sailing to the friendly smiles of
the multiethnic locals to the well preserved colonial era
downtown. Bangka Island really deserves the titleThe
Caribbean of the East with many beautiful beaches for
travel destination. and one of the beach is Penyusuk Beach.
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CLASS. THE PURE WHITE, FINE, SAND
PARTICLES ARE MORE LIKE POWDERED
SUGAR THEN SAND AND ARE OF SUCH
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IN SINGAPORE AND MALAYSIA HAVE
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Pemali Hot Springs is the main tourism of Sungailiat town. This hot springs come
from the active land and suit for health and avoid the rigidly by stand in the water. This
tourism objects has equipped with some tourism facilities such as; hotels, shops, etc.
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ost of Indonesian Island, lies in a volcanic belt, however, Bangka Island has no
volcanoes. The Pemali Hot Springs is naturally created pool from the underground
hot springs in the area. The tin workers found it and today a recreation park exists around
the springs area. Please make sure to bring along your swimming suit and be ready to
jump into the hot water pool or just relax and enjoy the panoramic view of the recreation
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the neighborhood of Mentok (North West Banka)
stands as a memorial to the history of the Indonesian
nation. It was built in 1932 during the DUTCH occupation
period by Bangka Tin Winning Bedrijf (BTW) as a V.I.P. Guest
House on the top of Mount Menumbung, is about 500 M
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Our former President Soekarno and the Vice President Moh. Hatta stayed in the
guesthouse during their exile in 1949. Foreign missions came there for negotiating with
our former President; the plane from UNCI (United Nations Commission for Indonesia) few
back and forth from Jakarta to Bangka Island during that period. This place is also called
as Wisma Ranggam. The room, which was used, by the late President as well as his car is
still can be seen in the building. Many Indonesians still like to visit this place of pilgrimage
and see the well-kept personal belongings of the two former leaders, which are still in the
compound.
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esides ofering an enchanting coastal landscape
decorated with fascinating granite boulders and
the age-old Tin Mining legacies, the twin islands province
of BangkaBelitung still holds other charms in the shape
of an old heritage town. Located in the western region of
Bangka Island, the town of Muntok is not only the capital
of the West Bangka Regency, but is also a historical town
rich in the legacies of European, Chinese, and Malay
cultures.Muntok or also known as Mentok was once
an important harbor town. Through this harbor, top
commodities of Bangka-Belitung including pepper and
tin were hauled to Dutch merchant ships before they
found their way to the major cities of Europe. Considering
the towns signifcant role in the Dutch colonial era, no
wonder that you will fnd the town flled with a large
number of Dutch heritage buildings that still stand tall
today as witness to a golden bygone era.

Besides Dutch legacies, the town is also decorated with
Chinese and Malay architecture. The very existence of
these unique buildings divides the city into three major
clusters: the old European town, The Chinatown, and
the Malay Town. The old European Town is situated in
the heart of Muntok, north of the Malay Town. It is here,
that a Dutch Tin Mining Company, the Banka Tin Winning
Bedrijfwas once established. Along with the Mining
Company, several European style building were then
erected as supporting ofces as well as residences Dutch
employees. With the Banka Tin Winning Bedrijfs ofce as
the most prominent, remnants of the Dutch Tin Mining
era can also be seen in other European architecture
including that of the Dutch Residents Ofce along with
the Wilhelmina Park, the Tin Mining Employees residential
complex, the Post Ofce, and thePesanggerahan Muntok.

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ARCHITECTURE. THE VERY EXISTENCE OF THESE
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MAJOR CLUSTERS: THE OLD EUROPEAN TOWN, THE
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The old lighthouse was built in 1826. It is located
about 9 km of Muntok district. In the surrounding area
we still can fnd wrecks of Dutch and British ships, which
were torpedoed by Japanese warships during the Second
World War, on 16 February 1942. Take our time to climb
up 199 steps to reach the top of the lighthouse and enjoy
the spectacular view from the height of approximately
60 M above sea level. We can see the whole beaches in
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The ocean sti rs the heart, i nspi res the
i magi nati on and bri ngs eternal j oy to the
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BELITUNG IS AN ISLAND IN SOUTH EAST
ASIA, A PART OF NATION ARCHIPELAGO.
BELITUNG IS RULED BY INDONESIA SINCE
1950 AND BECAME A DISTRICT OF SOUTH
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n November 21st, 2000, Belitung and Bangka
Island has been approved to become the 31st
province of Indonesia separated from South Sumatra.
This new province is called Kepulauan Bangka Belitung
province. This Island is placed at 107o 35 - 108o 18
Latitude and 2o 30 - 3o 15 Longitude.
The length of the diameter from East to West is about
79 km and North to South about 77 km. The total land is
480.060 hectares with 189 small islands surround Belitung.
Some of them are quite big with a couple of villages.
They are Mendanau Island, Seliu Island, Nadu Island and
Batu Dinding Island. Most of Belitung population is come
of Melayu ethnic and most of them are Moslem. There
are some other ethnics likes Chinese, Javanese, Balinese
and some people from Sumatra like Palembang, Minang
and Batak. Belitung regency consists of 9 districts and 69
villages. The capital of Belitung is Tanjungpandan, which
stay at North West of this Island. The other large towns
are Manggar, Gantung, Kelapa Kampit and Sijuk. The
main resources, which also become the main product of
Belitung Island, are tin mining, kaolin, quartz sands, and
granite rock.
The plantation are mainly palm oil, pepper, coconut,
cofee, natural rubber, and vegetable. If seen from
its tourism sector, Belitung is an island with beautiful
beaches, the unique landscape with its purely white sand,
and the crystal clear seawater. Belitung is also popular
with its granite boulder white stones beach in Tanjung
Tinggi, Tanjung Kelayang, Tanjung Binga dan Lengkuas
Island. This beautiful nature is also accompanied by
hundreds of small islands, which add the beautiful
tourism area in Belitung Island. Belitung Island is one of
the best and unique beaches own in Indonesia.
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orth coast of the island is South China Sea, Java
Sea on the South coast, Kari Mata strait on the
East close to Borneo Island and Gaspar strait on the West
close to Bangka island. The land is about 4833 square km,
89 km long (East to West) and 69 km wide (North to South)
with diversifed terrain, hilly areas and extensive tracks of
marshland. The climate is tropical, temperature around
27 - 31 C degree during the day and 23 - 25 C degree
during the night. There only 2 season a year, rainy season
(120mm) from October to April and hot season during
April to October. The highest land is Tajam Mountain, only
500m above the sea. The others are just a hill likes Burung
Mandi, Kubing, Kik Karak, Peramun, Selumar, Guda, ect.
The land surface is originally tropical forest, but since
the development palm oil industry in 1992 more than
40% of the surface are palm oil plantation. Downtown
Tanjung Pandan is quite interesting due to the many
Dutch Colonial buildings and shop houses. Most of the
government buildings are original Dutch buildings and
the Old Dutch tin mining housing compound is still kept
up. Traditional Bugis fshing craft and an odd assortment
of other boats make the wharf and fsh market an
interesting place, certainly for its smells, to visit.
Traditional tin mining methods are cool to watch,
there are no chemicals, just water and lots of mud. Also
for those who dont live here every day, the palm, coconut
and pepper plantations can be interesting.

Culturally, Belitung has a rich diversity of people.
Check out the cool Malay style wooden houses that
remind you of the Caribbean, or the Bugis traditional
raised houses where their half dock is used to dry fsh.
A Chinese Buddhist temple, said to be one of the oldest
in Indonesia, was built by the survivors of an ancient
Chinese trading vessel. While Balinese migrants have a
thriving community which continues to carry on Balis
traditions and religion.
If you are familiar with Indonesian food, there are
many big restaurants in Tanjungpandan serving Nasi
Padang or Chinese foods. There are many stores and
supermarkets in Tanjungpandan that provide any stuf
needed. In Tanjung Tinggi there are many traditional
seafood restaurants along with top international
standard restaurant in hotels that are located along
some of the beautiful Beaches.
The special dishes of the Island are the Suto Belitong,
which consists of soup, rice cake and vegetables; and the
authentic Balitung noodle or the Mie Belitung. Among
some other favorite menu of Belitung include:
Gangan (fsh soup).
Pais (spicy grill fsh)
Grilled Fish
Coconut milk Crab soup
Fried calamari, prawn or fsh
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I n every outthrust headl and, i n every
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- Rachel Carson
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BELITUNG IS AN ISLAND WITH BEAUTIFUL
BEACHES, THE UNIQUE LANDSCAPE
WITH ITS PURELY WHITE SAND, AND THE
CRYSTAL CLEAR SEAWATER. BELITUNG
IS ALSO POPULAR WITH ITS GRANITE
BOULDER WHITE STONES BEACH IN
TANJUNG TINGGI, TANJUNG KELAYANG,
TANJUNG BINGA DAN LENGKUAS ISLAND.
THIS BEAUTIFUL NATURE IS ALSO
ACCOMPANIED BY HUNDREDS OF SMALL
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TANJUNG PANDAN 68 MANGGAR 72 TANJUNG TINGGI 76 TANJUNG KELAYANG 81
BINGGA 84 PUNAI 86
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is the second biggest tin producer in Indonesia.
The capital town of Belitung is Tanjung Pandan. It is
about 45 minutes fights from Jakarta. The topography
consists of lowland and some small areas of swamp
while in the middle part there is highland in groups of
150 - 200 meters above the sea level. Tanjung Pandan is
stay at 1070 20 East longitude and 020 30 - 030 15 south
latitudes. Its wide area is 229.365 Ha and bordered by:
North Side : South China Sea
East side: East : Belitung Regency
South side : Jawa Sea
West side : Gaspar Strait
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IN TANJUNG PANDAN, THERE IS A GEOLOGY MUSEUM,
THE OMISSION OF PT TIMAH, WHICH SAVE VARIOUS
HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL COLLECTIONS. BESIDE
THAT, TANJUNG PANDAN IS ALSO EQUIPPED WITH
ZOO AND DAYANAG SERI PINAI SWIMMING POOL.
THE FAMOUS BEACH IN TANJUNG PANDAN IS
TANJUNGPENDAM BEACH, WHICH ALWAYS
HELD BUANG JONG CEREMONY EVERY
JULY AND AUGUST.
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Its placed in Eastern coast about 90 km from
Tanjungpandan. Manggar is also a district with
37.845 Ha area, 12 villages and 27 small islands along
Manggar district beach. Its population is about 87,049
men. The regency that border on Karimata strait, is
still centered its economics in mining. Manggar was
the center of tin mining activity in Belitung starting
from 19th century pioneered by Dutch people. There
was western standard residential area in a hilly beach
in Eastern of town. This place calls as Mount Samak.
Mount Samak is still an exclusive place at this time,
even more pleasure with Golf Court facility in the
beach close to Mount Samak.
Now, Mount Samak has no longer exist in the middle
1980s when PT. TIMAH ending their tin mining
exploitation in Manggar after up to 100 years in
operation. Manggar is not only about tin, people live
as normal and there is always economy activity that
makes the town life. There are many nice places that
can be visited like: Serdang beach, Burung Mandi
beach, Malang Lepau beach, Pengepangan beach,
Tirta Surya natural swimming pool, Payak Lake, Kwan
In Chinese temple. Hundreds hectares of sand is
spreads in this regency. It has been known for its glass
raw material and its soil as ceramics raw material.
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MANGGAR IS THE 2ND
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BELITUNG. ITS PLACED
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ABOUT 90 KM FROM
TANJUNGPANDAN.
MANGGAR IS ALSO A
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27 SMALL ISLANDS ALONG
MANGGAR DISTRICT BEACH.
ITS POPULATION IS ABOUT
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located about 30 km of Tanjung Pandan, a beach that has many types of granite
and become the superior of Tanjung Tinggi. The visitors can enjoy the beauty of this
natural beach by stand on the top of these granites or from the big stone. This natural
beach is not far from Tanjung Kelayang beach. It is really natural beach that presents
the nature scenery for the tourists who want to visit this beach. Spoiled your self in this
warmed of sun and the blue of sea. You will feel that both of the beaches are your own.
The visitor can do some activities such as; swimming, sun bathing, surfng, fshing, etc.
Beside that, this beach, which is rich of its granites with their various sizes, also has the
natural carpet of white sand.
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This beach is located about 30
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beaches. This beach is also ofering white sandy
beach with its unique stones that strong stand up
in various forms. The name of Tanjung Kelayang is
taken from its unique boulder that looks like a bird.
The word Tanjung means Peninsula and Kelayang
means a kind of bird species. Tanjung Kelayang is
surround by small islands that framed the beautiful
sunset. Stay here to enjoy the moon that shines the
seawater. The visitors can spend their holiday here
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Walk along Tanjung Kelayang, the visitors will see the
spread of boulders in the beach. These boulders that
almost 5 meters size, are in piles each other uniquely.
There is big stone that stick by three small stones. The
positions of these small stones are unique. It is very
attractive if the visitors walk along those boulders
and jump on the top of the boulders. Those boulders
are formed rooms and hole, the tourism object that
make the visitor always want to take the picture in
that boulders.
The twin islands of Bangka-Belitung of the
eastern coast of Sumatra are surrounded by a
number of beautiful tiny islands. Notable among
these Lengkuas Island, blessed with a pristine
beach, turquoise blue waters and distinct
huge granite boulders, the icon of Belitung
beaches, located north of Tanjung Binga Village
in Belitung . Adding to the splendor is the
existence of a hundred years old Lighthouse
which ofers complete fascinating views of the
island and its surroundings.

With a total area of less than 1 hectare,
Lengkuas is located within the Sijuk sub-district,
Belitung Regency. While it may be small in size
nevertheless it ofers a wide range of splendors.
This humble little island ofers idyllic landscape,
lush palm trees and staggering boulders that
are great fun to climb on or swim beneath.
One can reach these unique, giant granite
clusters by walking across the shallow waters
that are no deeper than 1.2 meters. The water
is so transparent that the bottom of the sea is
clearly visible. Below the surface, the waters
around the island are flled with colorful fsh
of various kinds, pristine coral reefs, a large
number of starfsh and more of the fascinating
granite boulders. The moderately calm and
shallow water makes it a perfect place for
swimming and snorkeling, while on the beach
the fresh breeze will truly indulge those who lay
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STILL MAINTAINS ITS MAIN FUNCTION TODAY IN GUIDING SHIPS SAILING THROUGH AND OUT OF THE ISLAND
OF BELITUNG. APPROXIMATELY 50 METERS IN HEIGHT, IT IS AS TALL AS A 12-STOREY BUILDING.
IT HAS A WINDOW ON EACH FLOOR, GIVING VISITORS A CHANCE TO ENJOY THE DIFFERENT VIEWS FROM
WITHIN THE LIGHTHOUSE. WHILE THE LIGHTHOUSE ITSELF IS AN EXCEPTIONAL FEATURE, THE SPECTACLE IT
OFFERS FROM THE TOP IS TRULY SPELLBINDING. HERE ONE CAN GET A COMPLETE 360 DEGREE VIEW OF THE
FASCINATING ISLAND AND ALL THE WONDERS THAT SURROUND IT, INCLUDING THE CRYSTAL CLEAR WATERS
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Tanjung Binga village is in Sijuk district. If the visitors come to the
right season, they will fnd delicious Durian (kind of fruit). In the
side of Tanjung Binga village, you can fnd Bukit Berahu Cottages that
equipped with swimming pool a nine holes golf feld. There are about eight
uninhabited small islands that become part of Tanjung Binga village and
its famous with its nature beautiful. This tourism object is also famous with
its beautiful beach, and fascinated granites. This island is called Burung
Island (Pulau Burung). It is about 12 hectares; has coconut garden, and
small hill. The visitors can visit those islands by the fshermens canoe.
Tanjung Binga is a fshery village,
where the tourists can found many
kinds of fshes. Just a few meters of
Tanjung Binga, the visitor can see the
bevy of fshes that spread around,
which most of them is kind of Haring
fsh family. See those fshes is the
interesting moment that we cant
found in other places. Beside that,
the visitor can also enjoy the fresh
fshes in the restaurants around that
ofer their special seafood menu. To
continue the journey, the visitor can
go to Tanjung Tinggi and Tanjung
Kelayang, because their location is
not far from Tanjung Binga. Do your
wonderful journey in Belitung Island
by visiting Tanjung Binga and enjoy
the natural beach that will give you
unforgettable experience.
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This beach is kind of natural beach with its white
sandy and few of granites. This beach is located about
93 km of Tanjung Pandan or 18 km of Dendang District.
It is about 11/2 hour of Tanjung Pandan. Punai Beach
is stay at end south side of Belitung Island. This beach
is also the place of the fshermen to looking for fresh
fsh. So, the visitors can enjoy fresh fsh from the
fshermen. This beautiful beach is suitable for having
sport activities, such as swimming, fshing and also
snorkeling.
The city of Pangkalpinang ofers attractions in
its pristine beaches and other natural splendors.
Legacies of cultural encounter between the native
and Chinese migrants also carved heritage traces
in some of its well-preserved buildings and daily
traditions. As a center of tin mining since the age
of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin II of the Palembang
Darussalam Sultanate, Pangkalpinang also presents
the history of tin mining from ancient to modern
times in the Indonesia Tin Museum and other related
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Punai Beach is stay at end south side of Belitung
Island. This beach is also the place of the fshermen to
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CONCEALED.
TROPICAL ESC.

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