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BANGKA BELITUNGBABEL.

THE HIDDEN DESTINATION

“The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul.”- Wyland

“In every outthrust headland, in every

curving beach, in every grain of sand there is

the story of the earth.”- Rachel Carson

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BANGKA BEACH.THE HIDDEN DESTINATION

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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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Pangkal 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 different 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, fishing 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 influence go into a trance.

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GEOGRAPHICALLYThe 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, it’s 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 SeaEast side : Natuna SeaSouth side : Pangkalpinang town and Bangka Tengah RegencyWest side : Bangka Barat Regency, Bangka Strait and Kelabat Bay

DEMOGRAPHICSThe 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.

TEMPERATUREThe 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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Pangkal 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.



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 influence go into a trance.

This Island population is approximately 600 thousand people; consist of different 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, fishing 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 island’s 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 Province’s 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 city’s role as the center of the tin mining industry. This once small mining town subsequently grew into the island’s 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 Indonesia’s independence from Dutch colonial powers. Pangkalpinang also boasts pristine beaches. Located some 7 km from downtown Pangkalpinang, the Pasir Padi Beach offers 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 offers beautiful scenery of a flat beach decorated with huge granite rock formations.

Culturally, Pangkalpinang is heavily influenced 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 temple’s 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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T 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-Belitung’s 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 firmly 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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Matras 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 find stunning scenery. Sand blends beautifully with the surrounding rocks like a pearl that unfolds in front of the eye. This beach consists of fine 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 flow 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 fine white sand, the waving coconut, and natural river flow.

Another specialty, comfortable and quiet location will give flexibility 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 –

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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 different 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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This beach is one of Bangka Island’s prides. The beach is located in Sungailiat district. The visitors

can find 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 first, 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 first 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

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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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Romodong 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 first 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 first 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

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“The length of this beach is about 4 km, it is slope, white sandy and soft. Its water is very clear like a

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NATURAL ENTRANCE GATE TO THE BEACH ROMODONG.



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once upon a time,there were a king and his queen who lived in the kingdom of

belinyu. They didn’t 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 queen’s 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 find it,and the king allowed her to look for the animal. Accompanied with the king’s guards, Komala searched the turtle and finally 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 finaly 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 find it,and the king allowed her to look for the animal.

Accompanied with the king’s guards, Komala searched the turtle and finally 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 finaly drowned and disappered, and all of her guards could not save her. Now,people call the beach,

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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 offers different 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 different 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

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THE BEAUTY.

Penyusuk Beach truly are world class. The pure white, fine, 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. That’s 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 title“The Caribbean of the East” with many beautiful beaches for travel destination. and one of the beach is Penyusuk Beach.

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“PENYUSUK BEACH TRULY ARE WORLD CLASS. THE PURE WHITE, FINE, 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 OWNMANMADE BEACHES.”



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RELAX.

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.

Most 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 spring’s 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 park.



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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

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Mount MenumbIng (355 meters) a rather high hill in 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 above sea level.

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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) flew 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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Besides offering an enchanting coastal landscape decorated with fascinating granite boulders and

the age-old Tin Mining legacies, the twin islands province of Bangka–Belitung 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 town’s significant role in the Dutch colonial era, no wonder that you will find the town filled 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 offices as well as residences Dutch employees. With the Banka Tin Winning Bedrijf’s office as the most prominent, remnants of the Dutch Tin Mining era can also be seen in other European architecture including that of the Dutch Resident’s Office along with the Wilhelmina Park, the Tin Mining Employees residential complex, the Post Office, and thePesanggerahan Muntok.

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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

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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 find 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 Muntok.



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BANGKA BEACH.THE HIDDEN DESTINATION

The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy 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 SUMATRA PROVINCE.



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On 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, coffee, 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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GEOGRAPHICALLY

North 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 diversified 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 fishing craft and an odd assortment of other boats make the wharf and fish 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 don’t 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 fish. 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 Bali’s 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 stuff 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 (fish soup).• Pais (spicy grill fish)• Grilled Fish• Coconut milk Crab soup• Fried calamari, prawn or fish



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In every outthrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand

there is the story of the earth.- 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 ISLANDS, WHICH ADD THE BEAUTIFUL TOURISM AREA IN BELITUNG ISLAND.



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TANJUNG PANDAN 68 ▪ MANGGAR 72 ▪ TANJUNG TINGGI 76 ▪ TANJUNG KELAYANG 81 ▪

BINGGA 84 ▪ PUNAI 86



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Like Bangka, Belitung is also called a tin island. It is the second biggest tin producer in Indonesia.

The capital town of Belitung is Tanjung Pandan. It is about 45 minutes flights 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 SeaEast side: East : Belitung RegencySouth side : Jawa SeaWest side : Gaspar Strait



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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THE FAMOUS BEACH IN TANJUNG PANDAN IS TANJUNG PENDAM BEACH, WHICH ALWAYS HELD ‘BUANG JONG’ CEREMONY EVERY JULY AND AUGUST.



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Manggar is the 2nd largest town in Belitung. It’s 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 LARGEST TOWN IN BELITUNG. IT’S 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.



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Belitung is beautiful. One of it’s beauties is Tanjung Tinggi beach. This beach is 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, surfing, fishing, 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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Belitung is beautiful. One of it’s beauties is Tanjung Tinggi beach.

This beach is located about 30 km of Tanjung Pandan, a beach

that has many types of granite and become the superior of Tanjung

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THE FAMOUS BEACH IN TANJUNG PANDAN IS TANJUNG PENDAM BEACH, WHICH ALWAYS HELD ‘BUANG JONG’ CEREMONY EVERY JULY AND AUGUST.



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Tanjung Kelayang is one of Belitung’s beautiful beaches. This beach is also offering 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 by diving, swimming, sun bathing, fishing, etc.



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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 off 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 offers 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 offers a wide range of splendors. This humble little island offers 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 filled with colorful fish of various kinds, pristine coral reefs, a large number of starfish 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 down on the soft white sands.

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THE PRIDE OF LENGKUAS ISLAND, HOWEVER, IS THE ICONIC OLD LIGHTHOUSE. BUILT BY THE DUTCH IN 1882, IT 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 AND OTHER SPREADING TINY ISLANDS.


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Tanjung Binga village is in Sijuk district. If the visitors come to the right season, they will find delicious Durian (kind of fruit). In the side of Tanjung Binga village, you can find Bukit Berahu Cottages that equipped with swimming pool a nine holes golf field. There are about eight uninhabited small islands that become part of Tanjung Binga village and it’s 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 fishermen’s canoe.

Tanjung Binga is a fishery village, where the tourists can found many kinds of fishes. Just a few meters of Tanjung Binga, the visitor can see the bevy of fishes that spread around, which most of them is kind of Haring fish family. See those fishes is the interesting moment that we can’t found in other places. Beside that, the visitor can also enjoy the fresh fishes in the restaurants around that offer 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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Punai beach has not known yet as tourism object. 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 fishermen to looking for fresh fish. So, the visitors can enjoy fresh fish from the fishermen. This beautiful beach is suitable for having sport activities, such as swimming, fishing and also snorkeling.

The city of Pangkalpinang offers 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 locations.



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Punai Beach is stay at end south side of Belitung Island. This beach is also the place of the fishermen to looking for fresh fish



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