The film Laskar Pelangi which was boomingin 2008, photographed perfectly the natural beauty of the Belitung Tour Package. So that the island which is divided into 2 regencies, namely Belitung
Regency with its capital Tanjung Pandan and East Belitung Regency, whose
capital is Manggar, is crowded with tourists, both arriving from outside the
province or from abroad.
For Tour Belitung, which started building atourism zone in the early 2000s, the booming Laskar Pelangi film seemed to be a
blessing, because it indirectly helped promote a number of nearby tourist
attractions, which are not often seen by tourists, actually have extraordinary
charm.
For those of us who have been fascinated bythe natural scenery that became the background for the Laskar Pelangi film, try
to visit these 10 tourist spots in Belitung, and we will be amazed.
Tanjung Tinggi seaside
This is one of the beaches where the LaskarPelangi film was shot. With its white-patterned sand adorned with
large-dimensional granite stones, the Tanjung Besar seaside looks exotic. The
clear sea water with calm waves is also very pleasant to use for bathing and
swimming without feeling afraid of being dragged by the waves.
Satisfied playing with water and sand,tourists who feel hungry can head to the edge of the sea, because there are
many stalls that serve various kinds of food.
the main menu is so much
various seafood preparations.
Tanjung Kelayang seaside
Located in the north of Belitung Island,the waterfront which is also the background for the Laskar Pelangi film is
divided into 2 parts, namely the western seaside which is decorated with large
dimensional granite rocks and the eastern seashore with clean and smooth white
sand.
With clear and calm sea water, tourists canexperience a variety of exciting activities, ranging from fishing, fishing,
swimming to diving and snorkeling. The beauty of the Tanjung Kelayang seaside
continues to be charming because it is surrounded by several islands, namely
Kepayang Island, Lengkuas Island, Pasir Island and several other small islands.
Tanjung Pendam seaside
With a location not far from the center ofTanjung Pandan City, making this seaside the main target for local tourists
when they want to enjoy relaxing conditions, especially at dusk, because the
sunset seen from the Tanjung Pendam waterfront zone looks very charming.
Tourists can also experience culinary toursin the form of various processed seafood offered by rows of restaurants along
the seafront or see the paintings and handicrafts on display in the gallery. If
you want to stay, there are several hotels facing the sea with a rate of
hundreds of thousands to millions of rupiah.
Galangal Island
An old lighthouse building built in 1882 bythe Dutch Colonial Government, is an indicator of the existence of this exotic
island surrounded by white sand and granite stones of various shapes and
dimensions. The beauty of the beach, which is often used as a stopover for
green turtles, continues to be evenly distributed with the beauty of the seabed
page that wants to spoil those who have a hobby of diving and snorkeling.
Bird Island
Called Bird Island because on the shorelinethere is a giant dimensional granite boulder whose shape is the uniform of a
bird. Located in Sijuk District, not too far from the Tanjung Kelayang seaside,
this island can be reached by using a motorboat that can be chartered from all
fishermen on the Tanjung Kelayang seaside.
This 2-hectare island which has become atrade mark for Belitung Regency, in addition to having an aesthetic seaside
also presents a charming seabed page. Coral reefs and more
Different types of fish and marine habitatsare ready to welcome snorkeling enthusiasts. There is no need to dive to feel
the seabed page, because its beauty can be enjoyed at a depth of 50-100
centimeters above the water surface.
Kepayang Island
Having an area of 12 hectares, the islandwhich local people call Pig Island is one of the places visited on an island
hopping expedition to Lengkuas Island. Various forms of giant granite and table
corals seem to develop from under the sea because the sea water is very clear.
Tourists will also be spoiled by the colorful coral reefs when exploring its
waters by diving and snorkeling.
In addition to presenting a charmingnatural panorama, Kepayang Island is also an ecotourism destination, because
this island is used as a hawksbill turtle breeding position. Various facilities
are also available for visiting tourists, ranging from diving and snorkeling
equipment rental positions, dining houses to lodging in an eco-lodge format.
Leebong Island
In addition to providing a quietenvironment away from the noise, Leebong Island is also equipped with many
things
Various facilities that make tourists surewill feel at home when experiencing the natural scenery that is presented.
Various interesting activities can be carried out here, starting from walking
along the seaside by using a bicycle, wandering the mangrove forest and
relaxing in the plant houses, feeling the seaside panorama by sitting in
gazebos, wandering the island by doing tracking and trying various things.
water sports facilities, such as canoes andjetsky.
Sultan's Rock Hill
Located in Padang Mandis Village, MembalongDistrict, this tourist attraction is in the form of a granite lovebird with
giant dimensions with an elevation of 250 m above ground level. Because the
giant stone is in love and its position is opposite, local residents nicknamed
it Batu Laki and Batu Bini.
It is not easy to climb the hill which is afactor of this Belitung Island Geopark, because the path that must be traversed
is quite steep. However, once at the top, climbers will be fascinated by the
beautiful natural scenery that lies at the foot of the hill.
Not only the seaside and beautiful islands,Belitung Regency also has waterfall tours that are no less enchanting, namely
Gurok Beraye Waterfall which is still in Air Petanganan Hamlet, Kacang Botor
Village, Badau District, which is 32 kilometers from the center of Tanjung
Pandan City. Precisely in the Mount Sharp Protected Forest zone.
Although entering the forest zone, touristsneed not be afraid because the distance from the waterfall to the vehicle
parking position is not so far away. Besides being comfortable, the natural
panorama that is presented by the waterfall and the nature around it will make
tourists never return.
Tanjung Binga Fishing Village
The village that is a factor in SijukDistrict is a fishing village which is also the largest producer of salted fish
in Belitung Regency. Occupied by 100 families, Tanjung Binga Village looks
aesthetically pleasing when fishing boats leave for sea at 13.00 hours and when
the boats return at 03.00 hours.
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This village is unique to visit, not onlybecause of its aesthetically pleasing beach scenery and friendly people, but
also because of the unique activities of the fishermen to see, ranging from
lowering the catch of fish from boats to buying and selling activities between
fishermen and merchants. Tourists can also bring back fresh fish by buying it
from all fishermen at a cheaper price compared to the price of fish in the
market.
