With a variety of beauties consisting of clean beaches and clean seas and natural granite rock assemblages. Vacationing to Belitung Island will definitely bring you to an unforgettable experience.
East Belitung
With the popularity of the movie Laskar Pelangi, the setting of SD Muhammadiyah Gantong has become a tourist attraction as many are curious about the school. Here you will also visit the village of Ahok, the former governor of Jakarta who is famous for his outspoken style. Next up is Andrea Hirata’s Museum Kata, a museum built by Andrea Hirata for visitors to better understand the importance of important literary works for life.
Burung Mandi Beach
This beach was named so because it was often found birds playing in the water and looked like bathing. This beach is the only beach that has a mountain in the background. Burung Mandi Beach has white sand. Although on this beach you can’t see the granite rocks that characterize the beaches of Belitung, you can still sit in the shade because of the many sea pine trees that line the beach.
Tanjung Kelayang Beach
Tanjung Kelayang Beach is one of the beaches in the Bangka Belitung Islands. It is located in Sijuk District and is about 27 kilometers from Tanjung Pandan which is the capital of Belitung Regency. This beach has dozens of giant granite stones that look like the head of a garuda bird. According to local folklore, the stones are believed to have mystical powers within them. The name “Kelayang” itself is derived from the name taken from one of the bird species found on this beach.
Pulau Pasir (Sand Island)
Sand Island is actually a natural phenomenon that can only appear if the sea is receding. This sand island is quite large, which is 80 meters x 12 meters, if the sea recedes to the maximum. You have to take a boat if you want to go to this island because it is located in the middle of the sea. There are many marine life that you can see around this island.
Pulau Lengkuas
Lengkuas Island is definitely one of the destinations thanks to its towering lighthouse. There are also corals visible here thanks to the clear sea water.
Kelayang Island and Cave
Kelayang Island, among other islands, is a fairly quiet island. Therefore, you can calmly enjoy the beauty of this island. One of the beauties that you can enjoy is the Kelayang Cave.
Kelayang Cave
Kelayang Cave is created by a pile of granite rocks that create a kind of cave-like enclosed space. Because the stone is not tightly closed, you can still see sunlight entering the cave.
Tanjung Pendam Beach
Tanjung Pendam Beach located located in the center of Belitung city. On this beach you will enjoy the atmosphere of the beach with its not too big waves, visitors can also enjoy the atmosphere of the amusement park around the beach. Sitting around while relaxing around the beach is an exciting thing on the beach which is often used to hold typical Belitung art events.
