Tourist attractions in the Pacific Islands of Indonesia
Bangka Island is the largest in the Bangka Belitung Province.
On this island there is the City of Pangkal Pinang which is the capital of the Province. Bangka tourist attractions are scattered in the area around the city of Pangkal Pinang. This condition makes it easier in terms of transportation.
A glimpse of the Pacific Islands
Bangka Island is an island located in the east of Sumatra. Bangka according to the everyday language of the Bangka community means "old" or "very old", so that the island of Bangka can be interpreted as "an old island".
The word fangka can also be derived from the word wangka which means tin. Because tin is found in this area, it is called Tin Island. Because of the shift or sound of the language that is changing, people are more closely calling this island with the word Bangka Island or the island of hem. The climate of Bangka Island is tropical Type A and with an average rainy season occurring from October to April. The rainy and dry season in Bangka Regency is also affected by two wind seasons, namely the west monsoon and the southeast monsoon.
Visitors from outside the province can fly to the Depati Amir Airport in Pangkal Pinang or H A S Airport Hanandjoeddin in Tanjung Pandan. Pangkal Pinang is on Bangka Island, while Tanjung Pandan is on Belitung Island.
Here are some famous tourist attractions in Pacific Islands that you can visit:
1. Bung Karno's Exile House
Menumbing Pesanggrahan, so the name of the villa complex which is located 12 Km from the City of Muntok. From 22 December 1928 to 7 July 1949, this place was used as the home of the exiled Indonesian leaders. Bung Hatta, Pringgodigdo, Commodore Surya Darma, Assa'at, Ali Sastroamidjodjo, Moch Roem, President Bung Karno were once exiled here.
The main house of Bangka tourist attractions with colonial architecture stands on the top of the hill. Without having to pay an entrance ticket, visitors can walk around this old house. The interior consisted of several rooms, including the meeting room and Bung Karno's bedroom at that time.
A number of memorable photos neatly posted in Bung Karno's office. The furniture is still original, so is the location of each furniture. Photographs of Indonesian leaders were displayed in a large meeting room. At the end of this room, there is a BN 10 car that was once used by Bung Hatta.
Bung Karno's room at Bangka is quite simple, consisting of 2 mattresses and a closet and bathroom. After walking around, a traveler can go up to the roof of a flat concrete building to see the green view of Menumbing Hill.
2. Puri Tri Agung Bangka
Puri Tri Agung which is in the eastern crossing of Bangka is about 20 kilometers from the City of Pangkal Pinang. The building of the tourist attraction of Bangka is round in shape with a height of almost 30 meters. The extent of the yard makes visitors free to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
The Puri Tri Agung Pagoda Beach itself is the longest beach in the city of Bangka regency, no wonder the scene we will witness is a vast and white sand.
The tourist attractions of Bangka Puri Tri Agung symbolize the three teachings of Tri Darma consisting of the Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism school. Followers of Confucian teachings not only can travel, but can also carry out worship there.
Most Bangka people know the Puri Tri Agung temple pagoda as a saolin temple pagoda considering the plans of several monks and saolin to inhabit this monastery.
Its presence facing the sea of throwing makes its own sensation. We can immediately see the expanse of the blue ocean right in front of the pagoda.
3. Ketawai Island
Ketawai Island is uninhabited and is only guarded by one guard. The area of the island of Bangka is around 28 hectares.
Along the island, visitors will find hundreds of coconut trees planted by residents of Kurau Village. This coconut tree flourishes and the fruits like to fall on the beach without anyone taking it.
With its clear and quite calm water, visitors can play water or snorkel and also relax on the clean sand beach. The beach on this island is clear and fish can be seen swimming to and fro with the naked eye.
For those who come busy and really like camping, Bangka tourist attractions are ideal for setting up tents on the beach.
Free and free. Visitors are only expected to keep clean. The rest of the camping trash is brought home.
The distance from the city center of Pangkal Pinang to the village of Kurau is about 30 kilometers which can be reached in about 1 hour drive. After arriving in the village, you look for local fishermen who can deliver to the island. Motorboat rental rates are generally around Rp.800,000 round trip with a capacity of 10 passengers.
4. Release Island
Most of the people of Bangka know the Island of Pelepas by the name of the Island of Lights because of the island's radiant lights as lighting for voyages in the Bangka Strait, the sea which lies between the islands of Bangka and Sumatra.
The light comes from an ancient lighthouse that has existed since the days of Dutch colonial rule. Lighthouse
H.M. Koningin Wilhelmina was built in 1893. That is plastered on the iron plaque that hangs on the lighthouse door.
The lighthouse of the Bangka tourist spot was made with a construction made of a square steel plate. Between one slab with another slab is connected with nuts and bolts which are also made of steel. To reach the top, a circular staircase was built inside.
The height of the tourist attraction of Bangka is around 50 meters. From the peak we can see extraordinary sea views, the beauty of the other islands around it, also looking at the Bangka Island on the opposite side. To reach this island, it takes about half an hour from the pier of the village of Tanjung.
This island is still very natural, because it is categorized as an uninhabited island. There are only 5 people who dedicate themselves to live there. They are responsible for the lighthouse. The range of spotlights from the Lighthouse on Pelepas Island reaches 16 miles or around 30 km.
5. Tanjung Bunga Beach
Tanjung Bunga is a gently sloping and rocky beach that has unique characteristics. This beach resort of Bangka is located south of Pasir Padi Beach. In the direction towards the land of Tanjung Bunga has a hilly area with a very beautiful panorama towards the sea.
Visitors to this Bangka tourist spot can see the passenger and cargo ships going back and forth. The ship was in and out of the port of Pangkal Balam, through the open sea in the coastal area of Pasir Padi and Tanjung Bunga.
Previously, he said, the beach of Bangka tourism site had become an unconventional mining area managed independently by the community. As a result, there was a lot of damage on this beach that reduces its beauty.
Tanjung Bunga has sloping coastal contours and rocks that have unique characteristics. This beach is dominated by reddish colored rocks. In the direction towards the land of Tanjung Bunga has a hilly area with a very beautiful panorama towards the sea.
For visitors with special interest tourism lovers, the location of Tanjung Bunga is perfect in an adventure by going along the beach and hilly nature.
6. Panganak Beach
Bangka Island is famous for its beautiful beaches. One of them is Bum Penganak Beach, located in Parit Tiga District. Expanse of white sand adorned with granite rocks of various shapes in giant sizes is the main attraction.
Moved by the beauty of Bum Penganak Beach, a group of young people from the local village tried to introduce and build simple facilities at the location. This seven-person non-governmental group promotes and builds facilities.
In the initial stage, the management group of Bangka tourism sites built simple bathroom facilities for visitors. Visitors only need to pay Rp. 2,000 for toilet and Rp. 5,000 for bathing. Over time, Bum Penganak Beach has been equipped with several gazebos and benches for visitors.
To get to the tourist attractions of Bangka, visitors can take the road using a two-wheeled vehicle or can use a four-wheeled vehicle. For visitors from outside the trench three, fatigue that is felt will be paid off with the beauty of the penganak beach.
7. Turun Aban Beach
Bangka Turun beach tourist attractions Aban, located on the east side of Bangka. White sand, blue water, and also typical Bangka rocks beautify this beach. The unique thing that distinguishes this beach from other Bangka beaches is the presence of trees that grow on each of the granite rocks there.
Previously, Turun Aban Beach was known as Teluk Limau Beach. When a group of students from one of the well-known tertiary institutions on Bangka Island implemented the Community Service Program, a sign was written down on Abun. Finally the name was known to the public.
This beach looks more like a bay with a beach that is not too long. However, visitors are advised to be more careful while enjoying the water on this beach, because the high waves can come suddenly.
Another thing that can be done on this beach is that visitors can climb into the hills that are shaped like a promontory in the south. Instantly visitors will be amazed by the treat Bangka tourist attractions in Pangkalpinang.
Tourists can also ride giant granite rocks on the north coast, and see the beauty of the eastern sea of Bangka Island, and the beauty of Tanjung Kelayang Beach from a distance.
8. Batu Tambun Beach
Batu Tambun Beach is located on the east side of Pongok Island, or about 8 kilometers from the village center. As the name suggests, on this beach there are so many granite stones typical of Bangka Island, from one end of the beach to the other end.
Tambun in the local language means a lot, so Batu Tambun means a lot of stones. Imagine, on the beach of Bangka tourist spot that faces directly to the waters of the Gaspar Strait, so many rocks spread out like deliberately scattered.
The sea on the coast of Bangka's tourist attractions is still perfectly preserved. Coral reefs, for example, even with the naked eye can be witnessed with light from a boat that wants to pull over or leave the island.
Visitors can enjoy the natural beauty of the underwater that is so charming. Even when snorkeling, visitors can find fish such as clown fish that are really pretty that usually live on coral reefs
9. Bangka Botanical Garden
The tourist attractions of Bangka Bangka Botanical Garden use an integrated system. Animal husbandry, fisheries, and plantations support each other in order to succeed the zero waste concept developed by PT Donna Kembara Jaya and PT Putra Bangka Mandiri as the manager.
Zero waste is minimizing waste and remaining production. If there is waste, the residue can be reused as a useful material for other production. This will maintain the environmental balance.
The tourist area of Bangka BBG is surrounded by shrubs. Types of trees that have a height of under 6 meters. Like a beautiful ornamental fence when touring in the BBG area. Not to mention the towering pine trees in one of the areas that add to the impression of a green landscape when visiting here.
In the livestock sector, BBG has wooden houses. This house is a place for raising dairy cows and beef cattle that are used as milk and meat. With a total of 400, dairy cows at BBG can produce 250 liters of milk per day.
Horse tourism can also be enjoyed while visiting here. There is an open field devoted to horses looking for food. Even if you have a hobby of riding, visitors can ride a horse accompanied by experts.
10. Golden Bridge
The Golden Bridge has a length of around 785 meters, with a width of 23 meters and stretches over the flow of the Pangkal Balam River, the Ketapang region, Pangkal pinang. This bridge, which costs Rp 400 billion, has become one of the most unique bridges in Indonesia.
The uniqueness of this Bangka tourist bridge can be seen from its function. Where this bridge uses bascule technology. Which means it can be opened and closed when there are large ships passing around the port not far from the golden bridge.
Every afternoon, the bridge which has been operating since six months ago is always crowded with young people and families, residents of Pangkalpinang and Bangka, who want to enjoy the natural beauty of the tin city.
This tourist attraction of Bangka does not only offer the grandeur of construction alone. But it is also decorated with LED lights at night. Become the best photography spot for tourists to capture.
Not far from the golden bridge, visitors can see the beauty of other beaches in Bangka such as Air Anyir Beach, Pasir Padi
and PLTU Air Anyir. Even people passing by can also stop for a moment to enjoy the beauty of this bridge and take a picture together with the icon of the pride of this Bangka community.
11. Lake Blue Air Bara
The lake that is said to be similar to the lake in Iceland is located in the South BaraBangka Air Village. Kaolin Lake, a tourist attraction in Bangka, is a lake that has a clean white color like snow, and light blue lake water.
This lake is not from the mountain crater, but the lake is formed from the former Kaolin mining site. The mining has been abandoned. By itself, the former excavation was formed by the "hands" of nature into a beautiful lake.
When approaching the lake Bangka tourist attractions, visitors will see how clear the water in Lake Kaolin Air Bara. Although it is a former mining site, the water in this lake remains clear due to the nature of kaolin which is a pure clay mineral that is not harmful to humans, as long as it is not drunk.
Many residents and children use this lake water for activities such as bathing and swimming. This condition makes visitors who visit not only be able to enjoy the beauty of this lake, but also can play or swim to enjoy the clarity of the Kaolin Air Lake water.
