1. Tidung island Siti yaumilia salsa Design studio 6 2. Introduction Tidung island stretching lengthwise from west to east with an area of approximately 109 hectares and a population of about 5000 inhabitants. Tidung island has a beautiful sea and beach that is not less than the beaches in Bali. The island is divided into two, namely Tidung Island Small and Large Tidung which are both connected a bridge with a length of 2 km. Small Tidung be a breeding area of mangrove with weeds and soft white sandy beaches. Meanwhile, Tidung Big Island is inhabited by about 4,000 people. Tidung Big Island is one of the most populous island in the other islands in the Thousand Islands cluster. Tidung width is estimated at only 200 meters but the length is 5 km. The island is surrounded by white graded shallow beach because coral overgrown and full of ornamental fish. The beaches are not great choppy because of the cluster of coral that surrounds the coast is able to withstand the waves make it right for swimming. Tidung name is derived from the word 'tidung' which means shelter. In the past this island is often used as a refuge of pirates. Currently Fatahillah forces attacked Malacca, this island became one of the locations to plan the attack. Tidung name is also associated with the tribe Tidung. Black is the Commander of the Royal Tarakan in East Kalimantan. At that time he suffered defeat in tribal wars there so displaced with his family to the Thousand Islands region that is now known as the Island Tidung or shelter. Tidung island at the center of the District of South Thousand Islands which oversees three villages, namely: Pari Island Village, Village Island Village Fortunately, Java and Tidung Island. Tidung island itself is already inhabited around 1883 after Krakatoa erupted. 3. Location 4. Route from Muara Angke available ferry 2.5-3 hour long journey. The cost per person approximately Rp35.000, -. The timber ship 55 meters long and 3 meters wide with a carrying capacity of about 100 people. Scheduled departure at 7:15 pm from the dock Muara Angke. Tidung can also be addressed from Pier 17 Marina Jaya Ancol with KM grouper approximately 30-45 minutes. Ticket prices are Rp32,000 (not include admission Ancol) with a journey time of approximately 20-30. Scheduled departure from Marina Ancol 08.00 or 09.00 and return at 13.30 or at 14.00 pm. You who live in Tangerang can depart from Rawasaban it costs Rp18.000, -. 5. Transportation 6. Activities Bike ride Snorkeling Planting the mangrove 7. Banana boat Diving Jumping 8. Ananda inn This inn is located not far from the pier Tidung, with the price of Rp. 250.000, - / night for 5 people and facilities are: TV 14 ", Bedroom, Living Room, Bathroom and Fan