Bangka There’s always something more to discover!

This travel guide is arranged for

the future traveler or else that curi-

ous about this beautiful but hidden

island: Bangka. Also this e-book is

compiled as one of the prerequisites

to obtain diploma degree in Hotel

Management. This e-book will guide

you to understand the beauty of natu-

ral tourism of Bangka, its local cul-

ture, and how to travel around while

enjoy its local delicacies. We hope

that this e-book will provide a com-

prehensive information about Bangka

Island and will be useful for interna-

tional tourists interested in visiting

Bangka.

Preface

Contents Myth you heard before 1 Come, explore, enjoy, and relax 5 Hot, hot, hot!!! 10 Sea, sand, sun 11 It’s all about food 16 Only in Bangka 20 Ready to blend with the locals? 22 Taking the first step 36 Moving around 42 Places to stay 47 Localized your tongue 50 References 51

Straighten your mind

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.”

– Mark Twain

Myth #1

The Hidden Land Have you ever heard this so-

called “The Exotic of Bumi

Sepintu Sedulang”, another

paradise located in the West of

Indonesia?

Myth you heard before

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Source: Google Earth

Facts #1

It’s not a magic or supernatural land that can be only dis-

covered by special persons only, it does exist for you to be

explored!

Maldives has Olhuveli, Thailand has Phuket, Philippine

has Cebu. Indonesia is also famous for Bali but it’s not

the only paradise that blows your mind! It turns out there’s

a beautiful island hidden among thousands of islands in In-

donesia that you should find!

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Source: Google Earth

Myth #2

The Isolated

Island Limited information and

difficult access make you

feel there’s no reason for

you to travel there.

Facts #2 It was true. People used to

find a hard time to gather all

the info about this place

plus Bangka used to be a

spot to isolate a lot of pris-

oners Including our very first

President of Indonesia,

Soekarno.

But now, as the world is so

high-tech and everyone’s

best friend is Mr. Google,

you can so easily find real-

quick access to Bangka and

all the info you need to know!

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Fact #3 Now, it’s not as bad as it’s heard, people!

It’s not hidden, it’s not isolated and it’s definitely not

poor. Bangka is one of the largest tin and white pep-

per producers in the world. Plus they can actually

plant a variety of fruits and other crops as well.

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Myth #3

Poor Land Rice cannot be planted there; people cannot make a

living out of Bangka Island.

“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.”

– James Michener

Why It’s So Worth Visiting

Who can resist the warmth smile of the local people, delicious

authentic culinary and breathtaking beaches?

For the Cultural Tourism, you can witness and be part of

our traditional ceremonies, such as “Rebo Kasan” traditional

ceremony; “Sepintu Sedulang” tradition, the commemoration of

the birth of Mohammad Prophet; Belimau Bathing; and many

more! We will spare you the details later on, don’t worry about it.

There are also various festivals waiting for you to join in on spe-

cial occasions!

Come, explore, enjoy,

and relax!

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Nine stunningly beautiful beaches are ready to make

your day, we’ll let you take a peek on the names and we’ll

spare the details later on!

Matras Beach, Parai Tenggiri Beach,

Batu Bedaun Beach, Teluk Limau Beach,

Teluk Uber Beach, Tanjung Pesona Beach,

Tikus Beach, Air Anyir Beach, and Penyusuk Beach.

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Bangka beaches has a lot to offer when it comes to nature,

once you’re there, why not try to conquer the wild as well?

Feel free to stop by at the Tourism Forest of Sungailiat,

Chinese Village; Maras Mountain; Betung Hill; or just relaxing at

the Tirta Tapta Pemali Hot Water. Bathing once you

exhaust yourself from traveling around.

For Sport lovers, just because you’re on vacation, doesn’t

mean you can take a break from your favorite sport activities! Try

doing it here in Bangka, and you’ll be surprised at how different it

feels here! Bangka’s offering you Golf Course Gririmaya; Fishing

and Diving as well as you enjoy the breathtaking views of the nature

in Bangka!

Source: Nusantara Group

Some people say that Historical Tourism takes you

way back. Well, we’d say flee to the calm waters of the past.

You are more than welcome to visit our historical sites and be

present of something

big in the past.

Stop by at the

‘Depati Bahrin’

Tomb; ‘Kota Kapur

Site’; ‘Tugu Pahla-

wan 12’; ‘Kota War-

ingin Site; ‘Benteng

Kuto Panji’; and

Traditional Houses.

These places

dissolve your present tension with a long weekend of nostal-

gia for something you never saw.

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Source: Beritaenak

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Bring an appetite when you’re here! Indulge yourself with ex-

quisite and authentic local food that you can find only in Bangka.

You may wanna try Pempek Bangka, Otak-Otak Bangka, Tahu

Kok, Kemplang/Kerupuk Bangka, Ikan Lempa Nanas, Getas,

Martabak Bangka, Bangka Noodle and many more. Trust us

when it comes to taste & flavor.

Lastly, Bangka is a great place to people watch. Really, who

needs a T.V when you can come to Bangka. Keep one eye out for

the natural beauty. Also meet the people and be apart of the na-

ture here. Come to Bangka, explore, breathe and relax. We are all

equals here.

Good news for sunbath-

ing lovers! As the weather is

extremely hot over here, it is a

perfect weather to enjoy your

selves at the beach! Seriously,

go to the beach. This is the

thing that makes

Bangka the

most special

place on earth.

Sure it has

great culture and

people, but it is

the beautiful undiscovered

beaches that make it all hap-

pen.

So grab a towel and head

down to the sand, or grab a

Frisbee or a ball for some

catch. There is plenty of room

to play soccer of football or

volley with your family and

friends! Perhaps go for

a swim and stretch or

just do the old fash-

ioned “walk on the

beach”.

Marvel at the

cleanest undiscovered

beaches or meditate into your

own universe, either way the

beaches have the perfect spot

for everyone.

Hot, hot, hot!

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It’s been said that the world is a small place, but believe us

when we say that there are plenty of powdery, soft and glistening

white nooks and crannies to escape to.

Under the warmth of sun and along the breaking waves of

the Western Indonesia coastline, these beaches lay empty, await-

ing your footprints.

Parai Tenggiri Beach

Surrounded by gallstones make you can’t simply miss this as-

tonishing beach! Located in Matras Village, Sinar Jaya, Urban

Village of Sungailiat Sub-District, you can just stop by after vis-

iting Matras Beach. The Locals used to call it Hakok Beach,

and it used to be the most popular area to visit.

Parai Beach, is a unique destination unto itself, where shop-

ping, dining, sports, recreation and entertainment abound. Like

gorgeous natural decorations, there are so many rocks on this

beach!

At night, you can relax while enjoying delectable dinner, have

a drink, or simply just walk the shores and hear the sound of the

waves hitting on the rocks.

Sea, sand, sun

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Matras Beach

On its good days, thisbeach shines like no other in Bangka.

Over 3km length and 20-30m wide this stunning beach set in Ma-

tras Village, Sinar Jaya Urban Village of Sungailiat Sub-

District, or at the northern east area of Bangka Island.

The locals call it as their “heaven’s beach” as it is the most

visited beach in

Bangka Island.

Stone Coast

Bedaun

Where else

you can find a

tree that can

grows on rocks?

This makes the #3 beach on our list that you should come

and visit!

The fact that there is a tree growing on rocks was believed

that this is where the name ‘Batu Bedaun’ Beach came from. It’s

also located in Kampung Bukit Kuala, Sinar Jaya Urban Village

of Sungailliat Sub-District.

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Source: Franchdalapasti

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Teluk Limau Beach

You may probably tired of doing some usual activities on the

beach like swimming, sunbathing, surfing or diving. Why don’t come to

Teluk Limau Beach? It’s actually a beautiful small bay with some

boats in it, about 5 km away from Sungailiat.

You can see coconut trees grow on the way to the bay; the shore

is surrounded by granite stones; and you can also see fishermen from

local village hitching their boats.

Coral reef grows on this bay, inviting some researchers and stu-

dents from Bangka Belitung University often do some research here.

Teluk Uber Beach or Uber Gulf Coast‘

I don’t want the whole seashore to myself—just enough of it to find

tranquility. I want to hear the thunder of the surf, not the drone of a

CD player on a beach blanket 10 feet away. I want to inhale the salt

air, not the scent of suntan lotion.’ Have you ever felt this way before?

Uber Gulf Coast may not as famous as other beaches in the area

Sungailiat, but it is a perfect place for you who wants to go break away

from the crowd! Located in Rambak Village, Srimenanti Urban Vil-

lage of Sungailiat, you will be astonished at how blindingly white the

sand is, beautiful curve of a typical rocky beach, the clear blue sky—

your own private eden.

Tikus Beach

When you’re ready for

your own blinding white beach

and turquoise tub, head to Ti-

kus Beach. This waning-

crescent-moon-shaped beach,

located in Rebo Village,

Kenanga Urban Village, Sun-

gailiat, is best for solitude.

Tanjung Pesona Beach

Choosing just one

beach in Bangka Island is a

nearly impossible feat.

Tanjung Pesona Beach is

not just another white-

sandy beach, you can also

enjoy the Tanjung Pesona

water sports with cheap

and affordable prices, find

beautiful sea-view cottages

located just meters away

from the beach.

It’s only 9 km from Sun-

gailiat (located in Rambak Village),

so why don’t you come and have

fun for a while, maybe try your luck

with fishing as well! 3 star hotels

are available if you want to enjoy

the atmosphere of the beach in the

morning or at the end of the twi-

light, before exploring other at-

tractive places in bangka island.

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Air Anyir Beach

About 15 km from Sungailiat, you can find a stretch of

sand to yourself, decorated with beautiful rocks along the

coast, there’s no harm to stop by and enjoying the view for a

moment.

Penyusuk Beach

Getting tired of walking the white-sand, swimming in the

crystal clear ocean, feels the wind blowing on your face, and

the warmth of the sun? Maybe not. Find Penyusuk Beach in

Bukit Ketok Village, about 77km from Sungailiat, you can

see sea turtle lays its eggs everywhere on the sand. It’s also

an ideal place if you want to experience the perfect sunset.

Otak-otak Belinyu

Ask any locals you know about “otak-otak”, and

they will tell you it’s really delicious food made of mack-

erel fish. It’s very famous in Indonesia, but everyone

knows you must try the ones in Bangka. They are

quite different here and are definitely yummier than any

other otak-otak. Grab a bite and you’re gonna want it

more and more!

Location :

Jl. H.

Muhidin,

Sungailiat

Open : All

day 15.00 -

22.00

It’s all about food

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Martabak

Get yourself addicted to our famous “Martabak

Bangka”! It’s really tasty and cheap! We can even take

hundreds and hundreds of orders in 1 day, that’s how

famous they are! It’s so tender with mixing of cheese

and condensed milk.

Location : Jl. Jendral Sudirman, Sungailiat

Open : All day 17.00 - 21.00

Pauw's Kopitiam

Kopitiam is well-known for its hospitality and quick ser-

vices. Pauw’s Kopitiam is always crowded, because it’s

a perfect place to hang out with your family and

friends. Meet locals here and you can make new

friends as well. Be apart of Bangkanese.

Location : Jl. RE. Martadinata no.8, Sungailiat

Open : Daily 06.00-14.00 and 17.00-21.00

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Bakmi Bangka

When people hear the word “Bangka”, other than

beautiful beaches, the second thing that comes to their

mind is the Noodles. While you’re in the neighborhood,

why not try our

delectable noo-

dles or we call it

“Bakmi” here?

Most of these

food is NON

HALAL food

because they use

“Song Sui or

Pig Bone” to

make the stock.

Great food and beautiful beaches are signatures of

Bangka. With everything your taste buds could ask for from

casual family eateries, to walk-up roadside snacks to elegant

world-class seafood, you’ll never run out new places to enjoy

food in Bangka.

One of the most popular culinary in Bangka is Lempah

Kulat, which is a culinary made of ‘Kulat’ (mushroom/fungus)

and usually is cooked with coconut milk.

Kulat means Fungus or mushroom and Pelawan is a

name of an endemic local tree. Since the special mushroom

grows only during the rainy season and they are hard to find,

they worth a lot. The price range of this unique mushroom

varies between Rp1,500,000 ($150) and Rp 2,000,000

($200) per kg, making it affordable only to the wealthy.

Only in Bangka

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In a blind tasting session, a French chef in Jakarta

thought it as an expensive imported dried mushroom from

France!

You can tell the best quality of Kulat Pelawan by the stem. It

should have a long stem that is intact all the way up to the sot

cap.

The locals use this mushroom for a special dish called

“Lempah Kulat Pelawan”—which is kind of similar to mush-

room curry—using ‘kampung chicken’ trimmings from the wing

or feet for the stock, making the dish the best curry in Indo-

nesia!

Source: Detik Food

Now what comes in your

mind when your hear the words

‘Indonesian people’? For those

who have been in Indonesia be-

fore, you must have noticed

how friendly and polite we are.

Well, maybe

some of you

think ‘poor’ is

the word for us,

Indonesian

people. That is

also correct,

but depite our

severe eco-

nomic and po-

litical problems,

Indonesians still

remain open

and friendly especially to tour-

ists who come and give us a

visit!

For those who haven’t been

in Indonesia before, you must be

wondering what Indonesians are

like. No, we

don’t bite. Be-

fore you come

and get to know

us personally,

maybe you

should know a

bit about our

culture first just

to give you a

glance:

Ready to blend

with the locals?

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SMILE! Indonesians are friendly people, and it is true.

There may be times when you feel mad or pissed here

such as in traffic situations. Remember, no matter what

happens, remain calm and friendly. And smile to get

things done or apologize. It’s our lucky charm!

YOUR RIGHT HAND

The next most important

thing to remember is the use of

your right hand. Whatever you

do in public, never use your left

hand to accept or to give some-

thing. The left hand is considered ‘dirty’ or

‘inappropriate’.

The culture has been there for ages now and

there’s no harm for you to remember and follow when

you’re here.

BARE FOOT AND COOL FLOORS

Most Indonesians including Bangka people take

our shoes or sandals off before entering a house. That

makes perfect sense, because going barefoot on the

cool floor tiles is far more comfy in a tropical climate than

harassing your feet with shoes and socks.

At home most families prefer to sit on mats on the

floor. That’s how we relax,

watch TV, chat with friends,

eat and drink and sometimes

even sleep. Well, not all of us

are like that, but most of us

do, so don’t be surprised

when you see it yourself!

However, when you are in-

vited to the local’s house, you

will likely be welcomed in the

guest room where you can sit

on chairs (but with bare feet).

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“HELLO MISTER!”

Interacting with Indonesians is very easy. You will

soon find out that most Indonesians, no matter the age,

class or education are interested in getting to know you,

foreign visitors!

Indonesians are talkative and friendly, they also like

to ask many questions when they feel comfy talking to

you. Some of the questions may considered ‘taboo’ or

nothing of our business, but don’t get offended and re-

member it’s only a sign that they are starting to like you,

that’s why they feel like they want to know more about

you. (cont.)

(cont.)

Some of the questions may even sound rude to you, but

iIf you don’t feel like sharing any information with strang-

ers, then you can politely say “I’m sorry but I’m not ready

to talk about these things yet” and change the topic im-

mediately to not make them feel guilty or embarrassed.

Others may ask your opinion on the economic or

political situation as well, such as in Indonesia, your

country or the world. So it doesn’t always have to be

something personal.

To get your attention, they tend to call “Hello

Mister!”. ‘Hello Mister’ is also used to address women

as well; if you respond then a bright smile will be yours.

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BASA BASI It won’t be long before someone invites you to come

over. Addresses and telephone numbers are exchanged.

Then, when you show up, you may be embarrassed to

know that the hosts apparently had forgotten about the

appointment.

In Indonesia the ritual of inviting is known as ‘basa-basi’. It translates best with small talk and nobody ex-

pects that you really come.

It takes some time to understand if an invitation is

basa-basi it’s real. Likewise, if you invite people, make

sure that the intended guests understand that you are

serious about the invitation.

The best way to avoid confusing situations is to

call your other local friend and ask for their help.

Now that you know a bit about the culture, let us pull

you a bit closer to locals in Bangka. Perhaps when you take

a walk along the road in Bangka, and you see several cere-

monies or festivals, you won’t be wondering what they’re do-

ing and why they’re doing it.

‘Rebo Kasan’ Ceremony

For repelling any unluckiness, the locals believe in

the ritual called “Rebo Kasan”. It’s held every last

Wednesday (Shafar), in Air Anyer Village. Rebo Ka-

san comes from the words Rebo Kasan which means the

last Wednesday in Shafar. It’s been known since the

16th century and is now being celebrated by today’s

generation.

The locals are still doing the tradition until now, but

several changes have been made. They start the ritual

around 9 o’clock, which is the same time as Azan.

Even though the ritual is done in front of the

mosque and is using prayers, you still can feel the mys-

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Source: Gaedegambarist

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Sepintu Sedulang Tradition

The locals care for each other. As a proof that they

unite as one, there’s a tradition called “nganggung” or

Sepintu Sedulang which happens to be the same as

their motto.

Sepintu sedulang means ‘to unite as one’. When-

ever they’re celebrating something (during the harvest

season, wedding ceremony, and even funeral) they would

treat the invited guests (without necessarily knowing the

persons) with a huge tray filled with food. Nobody wor-

ries that they will run out of food, because they have

prepared lots and lots of

tray filled with delicious

meal!

You can also go there

and they will treat you well

even though they never met

you before!

Maulid Nabi Ceremony

Indonesia is the most Muslim populated country in

the world, we still honor and respect any other religions

though. Maulid Nabi Ceremony is when Indonesians

celebrating the birth of Nabi Muhammad SAW. It’s

been celebrated for generations, in some places such as

Keritak Village, Zed, Simpang Katis, Sinar Baru, Ke-

muja, it’s even more glorious than Eid al-Fitr.

If you are invited to one of the locals’ house on this

sacred day, don’t forget to dress up politely and you will

feel the warmth and joy as you are certainly welcomed.

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Belimau Bathing

Ramadhan is a special month for the Moslems; it is

the month when the locals have to repent and hope the

safety and blessing. One of the traditions is cleaning

themselves before entering the holy month of Ramadhan

by doing Mandi Belimau or Belimau Bathing. The lo-

cals believe that by holding this ceremony, their fasting

will be smoothly done and all they want can be reached.

There are also some people who do this ceremony

because they simply hope for wealth, cleverness, partner

of life, etc. And this tradition has been existed for

about 300 years ago.

Source: Pekanbaruriau

Chinese New Year in

Bangka

Chinese Spring Festi-

val is one of the biggest

celebrations in Indonesia.

One thing that is so beauti-

ful about Bangka Island is

the diversity of cultures. They respect each other no matter the

religion, culture and race. They celebrate diversity!

The celebration was traditionally highlighted with a religious

ceremony given in honor of Heaven and Earth, the gods of the

household and the family ancestors.

You maybe are wondering why Chinese New Year falls on

different date each year. The Chinese calendar is based on a

combination of lunar and solar movements. The lunar cycle is

about 29.5 days. In order to catch up with the solar calendar the

Chinese insert an extra month once every few years (seven years

out of a 19-yearcycle).

The celebration lasts for 15 days. You are so welcome to

join and be apart of the celebration during Chinese New Year .

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Sembahyang Kubur (Chinese Grave Prayer Ritual)

As you know, Chinese have great respect for our

ancestors, so there’s a tradition where we go to ances-

tors’ graves and pray for them. It’s twice a year, in the 3rd

and 7th month in lunar calendar. You will smell the scent

of incense over there, as it’s one of the tools they use to

pray.

Some people also pray for wealth, health and lucki-

ness. They also prepare some real food in front of the

grave, with the faith it will be eaten by the spirits. All the

food later will be brought back home to be eaten by the

whole family.

Source: Reportase Bangka

Sun Go Kong

You may probably heard of The Monkey King (Sun Go

Kong), a main character in the classical Chinese epic novel

“Journey to the West” written by Wu Cheng’en.

The locals cerebrate the birth of Sun Go Kong by doing a

ritual that has been done for ages. Sun Go Kong actually symbol-

izes strength, power and health. Sun Go Kong also is believed can

guard the village from evil spirits and bad luck.

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Source: nana-pinguinz

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Sembahyang Rebut

You can conclude by reading any other rituals

above, that Chinese really believe in spirits, both good

and bad. On the 15th in the 7th month in Lunar calendar,

they believe that the gate between life and death is

opened, letting all spirits go into our world.

To avoid being disturbed by the presence of evil

spirits, they have to “send” something useful to them

through papers-formed stuffs such as money, clothing,

and any other stuffs that will eventually be burned.

“Rebut ritual” will be held in every temples in Bangka is-

land, so if you wanna come and join, feel free to do so.

Lion Dance is also

performed after the

statue has been burned

as the closing of the rit-

ual. The most visited

temple in Bangka dur-

ing this ritual is Tai Pak Kung temple, in Merawang Vil-

lage, about 13km from Sungailiat.

Source: Bangkabelitung123

“A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

Some travelers jam two weeks’

worth of gear in their bags for a

long weekend. Others pack a bit

too lightly and forget important

things like medicine or passports.

Savvy travelers strike the perfect

balance and bring just what they

need—with a little help from our

list of road-tested packing tips,

of course!

Taking the first step

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Packing Methods

When packing your clothes, you don’t

want to neatly fold them individually as

you would in a dresser. If you do, they will

crease when compressed. Here are a few

alternatives:

Rolling Your Clothes

Backpackers swear by this method.

Rolling works well with pants, skirts and

sports shirts. Lay the item face down, fold

back the sleeves and then roll from the

bottom up.

Fold Clothes Together

Take two or more garments, for ex-

ample trousers, and lay half of one pair on

top of the other. Fold the one on the bot-

tom over the pair on the top. Then take

the other and fold it on the top. This

gives each pair some cushion where you’ve

folded it so it’s less likely to crease or

wrinkle in the folds.

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Tips & Tricks you defi-

nitely wanna know:

Try to keep all your

clothes in the same color

family! If you can’t then at

least bring one jacket that

matches everything.

Bring a pair of shoes

that are universal! They

should match everything.

If your clothes are wrin-

kled when you land then hang

them in the bathroom when

you shower. The steam

should help lessen the wrin-

kles!

Cut off all the price tags

before you leave! You might

have not scissors at your des-

tination, and sometimes tags

are really hard to get off eas-

ily.

Lay out all your clothes

before you pack so you can

make sure you have every-

thing!

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What To Put in Your Carry-On:

Passport

Boarding Pass or Electronic Ticket Wallet

Student ID / License Cash

Summer Reading Glasses Case

Camera with Charger iPod with Charger

Sunglasses Paper with Pencils/Pens

Cards Chap stick

Feminine Products Earphone

Camera Case

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For women travelers out there, tampons are not generally used

by the local people, so it could be difficult for you to find one espe-

cially when you are going to travel in some remote areas or as the

backpackers. It would be the same if you are used to use specific cos-

metics or other toiletries.

Bring the good sunscreen for your face. You will never find any

napkin machines in any toilets in Bangka like in other countries, even

for the toilet paper most of the times. Bring bras if you are going to

wear the tight tops.

Whenever you go out, bring mineral water, a pack of tissue/

Kleenex, hand sanitizer and umbrella if you cannot tolerate the heat..

You may not pack liquid or gel

substances in your carry-on unless

they are in individual containers of

3.4 ounces or less enclosed in one

clear, quart-size, plastic, zip-top bag per passenger.

Any larger containers of liquids and gels must be

packed in your checked luggage. For more informa-

tion, you can ask Mr.Google about Airport Secu-

rity.

Be aware of restrictions on the size and number of

bags you may bring onto your flight. Many airlines now

charge a fee for every checked bag or have lowered the

maximum permitted weight limits for checked luggage.

For a clear overview of what the airlines are charging

for checked bags these days and how large and heavy

your luggage is allowed to be, read Airline Baggage

Fees on your airline’s web!

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Tips before you fly:

Do not lock your checked bags except with TSA-

approved locks; otherwise, if your bag is selected for

random screening, agents will have to break the lock to

get inside.

Do not over pack your bag. Screeners will have a dif-

ficult time closing your luggage if selected for inspec-

tion, which will only lead to wrinkles and the potential for

lost articles.

Carry all film with you onboard, as screening equipment

for checked luggage can damage undeveloped film.

Place any packed belongings you don’t feel comfortable

with strangers handling in clear plastic bags.

Do not stack books and other documents on top of each

other; instead, spread them out throughout your bag.

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(cont.):

You won’t see a lot of public transportation here

in Bangka. Most of the locals have their own vehi-

cles. If you wanna look around town, it’s either

you’re on tour or spending some money to rent

cars or bikes. No need

to worry about the price.

They’re not too expen-

sive. Here let us give

you some information

about renting ‘em.

Moving around

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Rental Motor

Time to go for a ride! Exploring the undiscovered

places on your bike and why not? It’s gonna be so cool to

feel the wind against your face, to be the king of the road!

It’s very cheap and easy to use.

Bangka is not like Jakarta, so

you don’t need to worry about

the traffic! But do prepare your

driving license whenever you de-

cide to hit the road. And put on

your helmet for your own safety.

And watch out the speed limit, in

shorter words, always be careful whenever you wanna go

for a ride.

D Trans Motorcycle Rent

Location : Jl. Suraiman Arif 3, Pangkal Pinang

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Public Land Transportation

Public transportation is kind of hard to find here.

But we do have ‘em. You must remember the colors

and where you’re going. If you are not sure, asking is al-

ways a great choice to make. Don’t ever hesitate to ask

the locals where you can get to your destination. But

before you get lost, let us brief you a bit about the col-

ors of the public transport and where they’re going.

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Perum DAMRI

Location : Jl. Mentok

No. 198,

Pangkal Pinang

Source: Poskote

Mikrolet Pangkal Pinang

*All vehicle far or near fee is rate less than $1 or Rp 3.000

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Vehicle Destination Picture

Red vehicle (Angkutan Merah)

Terminal Induk - Jl. Sudirman - Jl. Yos Sudarso - Pelabuhan Pangkalbalam

Light Blue vehicle (Angkutan Biru Muda)

Terminal Induk - Jl. Sudir-man - Selindung - Terminal Selindung

Yellow vehicle (Angkutan Kuning)

Terminal Induk - Seo-kartno Hatta - Bandara - Terminal Girimaya

Green vehicle (Angkutan Hijau)

Terminal Induk - Jl. Depati Amir - Terminal Keramat

Blue vehicle (Angkutan Biru)

Terminal Induk - Jl. A. Yani - Jl. Adhiyaksa - Bukit Merapin - Kampung Melayu Tuatunu - Terminal Induk

White vehicle (Angkutan Putih)

Terminal Induk - Jl. Masjid Jamik - Jl. Solihin GP - Jl. Selan - Terminal Keramat

Black vehicle (Angkutan Hitam)

Terminal Induk - Jl. Depati Hamzah - Jl. Air Itam - Kompleks Perkantoran Gubernur

Pangkal Pinang Intercity

*In US Dollar. $1: Rp. 9,300

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Name Ve-hicle Intercity

Destination Price Time

Bus (Pownis) or Colt

Pangkal Pinang (PP) to Sun-gailiat (SL) Sungailiat (SL) to Pangkal Pi-nang (PP)

Rp 6.500 Or 70 cent

Daily 06.00 - 18.00 05.00 - 18.00

Bus Pangkal Pinang (PP) to Belinyu Belinyu to Pangkal Pinang (PP)

Rp 18.000 Or $2

Daily 07.00 - 13.00 04.30 - 15.00

Bus Pangkal Pinang (PP) to Men-tok Mentok to Pangkal Pinang (PP)

Rp 26.000 Or $2,75

Daily

Bus Pangkal Pinang (PP) to Jebus Jebus to Pangkal Pinang

Rp 22.000 Or $2.3

Daily

Bus Pangkal Pinang (PP) to To-boali Toboali to Pangkal Pinang (PP)

Rp 25.000 Or $2,7

Daily

Bus or Colt

Pangkal Pinang (PP) to Koba Koba to Pangkal Pinang (PP)

Rp 12.000 Or $1,3

Daily

Here are a few list of accommodation in cities of

Bangka:

Pangkal Pinang

Places to stay

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Grand Sabrina

Jl. Diponegoro No.73

Pangkalpinang

Telp. (0717) 422424,

423511, 431300.

(Hotel **)

Grand Mutiara

Jl. Yang Zubaidah Kam-

pung Bintang

Pangkalpinang

Telp.+62 717

436969/424324

(Hotel***)

Bumi Asih

Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 25

Pangkalpinang

Telp. (0717) 437776,

437778, 437784 Fax.

(0717) 437775

(Hotel **)

Serrata Terrace Hotel

Kawasan Wisata Pantai

Pasir Padi

Pangkalpinang

Telp. (0717) 7010166,

4256095, 4256088

Sungailiat

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Tanjung Pesona Beach

Resort & Spa

Jl. Pantai Rebo

Sungailiat - Bangka

Telp. (0717) 435560,

435562. Fax (0717) 435561

Hp. 0812 7123 5999

(Hotel ***)

Istana Pool Villas & Spa

Kawasan Wisata Terpadu

Pantai Parai Tenggiri

Sungailiat - Bangka

Telp. +62 717 92888

(Pool Villa)

Parai Beach Resort & Spa

Kawasan Wisata Pantai

Parai Tenggiri

Sungailiat - Bangka

Telp. (0717) 94888.

NOVILLA BOUTIQUE RE-

SORT

Jl. Laut RT 2 Sungailiat

Sungailiat - Bangka

Telp. +62 (717) 92535 Fax.

+62 (717) 95785

Belinyu

Muntok

Sam Pesaren & Resort

Pesaren Belinyu, Bangka

Belinyu - Bangka

Reservasi: (021) 55954821

-22

Web. www.sam-

pesarenhotel.com

(Hotel)

Golden Dragon Hotel

Jl. Depati Barin Belinyu

Bangka

Belinyu - Bangka

Telp. (0715) 321133,

321766 Fax. (0715) 321128

(Hotel **)

Pasadena Hotel dan Res-

taurant

Jl. Komplek Pemkab

Bangka Barat Pal 4

Muntok - Bangka Barat

Telp. (0716) 7002123, Fax.

(0716) 7002111 Hp. 0821

75654040

(Hotel)

Berkah Kalian

Jl. Tanjung Kalian

Muntok - Bangka Barat

(Hotel)

(Bintang 3 ***)

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Help yourself with a bit of knowing the local language.

It’s easy!

Localized your

tongue

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0: khung

1: jit

2: ngi/liong

3; sam

4: si

5: eng

6: liuk

7: chit

8: pat

9: kiu

10: sip

11: sip jit

22; liong sip ngi

100: pak/jit pak

1,000: chiian

4,000: si chiian

How are you: Nyong pen

Thank you: Sinmung

How much: Berape

What: ape

Sorry: minta ampun

Help: Tulung

Ku

You: Ka

References:

http://bangkabelitung123.com/objek-turis-bangka-

belitung/wisata-bangka-belitung/ritual-sembahyang-

rebut-tionghoa-bangka/attachment/sembahyangrebut/

http://nana-pinguinzz.blogspot.com/2010/09/sembahyang-

rebut.html

http://www.reportasebangka.com/report-babel/

pangkalpinang/733-ribuan-warga-gelar-ritual-cheng-

beng

http://dox46.blogspot.com/2010/03/banjir-manusia-dan-

budaya-di-festival.html

http://beritaenak.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/pemkab-bangka

-kembangkan-situs-kota-kapur/

http://bangkabelitung.tokobunganusantara.com/gunung-

maras/

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AUTHORS

We are students of Binus University, wanting to introduce

the uniqueness of Bangka Island to all travelers in the

world. We believe there is always something to discover and

making this e-book is the first step to reach our goal.

Michelle Chandradinata*Jan, 14th 1990*Traveling & Reading

Shinta Budiman Tan*Jul, 15th 1990*Traveling & Reading

Erlinda*Jun, 8th 1989*Cooking & Traveling

Sumiaty (Nana Chen)*May, 31st 1987*Traveling & Cooking

Brenda Regina Hansen*Dec, 13th 1989*Traveling & Reading

Hotel Management

2012