BELITUNG

Pristine white sand beaches overlooking turquoise sea filled with great snorkeling and a fantastic display of offshore islands made Belitung gain worldwide recognition as and makes one of the most anticipated holiday destinations, especially for those who seek alternative from mainstream vacation isle around Indonesia. The island maintain it laid-back tropical ambience, without any obvious sign of Western influence such as night club and party venue.

Located on West Indonesia, Belitung remains under the radar for quite a long time, until the location is used to film an epic Indonesian movie ‘Laskar Pelangi’ couple of years ago. The unspoiled beauty of its nature is perfectly framed on the movie and has drawn the curiosity of travelers from across the globe to experience it firsthand. The island can be reached by sea or plane, and it is advisable to access the island from Pangkalpinang city of Bangka, Belitung’s neighboring island. It is easier and closer than taking the route from Jakarta.

A little interesting fact about Belitung is its formerly famous for its tin commodity. The name of the island actually derived from Australian giant mine corporation ‘BHP Billiton’, which pronounced as ‘Belitung’ by the local tounges.

The best time to visit and enjoy the most of Belitung is on the dry season, during April to September, it is the time where the sun shines more often than the rain pours. It is less stormy and as a result, the shallow reefs at the outlying islands are clear enough to swim around and the waves are less choppy for cruising.

Two of the finest beaches to visit at Belitung is called Tanjung Kelayang and Tanjung Tinggi. Here you may find peaceful tropical scenery of sun, sand and sea but minimum hustle and bustle that you usually found in other sandy shores of the same caliber anywhere else. Most of the hotels and inn are located at Tanjung Pandan city on the West side of the island. It is a small city with adequate facilities and has several points of interest of their own, such as museum, harbor and a commercial beach.

You might have heard of it, or you might haven’t, nevertheless Belitung is among the most beautiful island in Southeast Asia. The laid back ambience and panoramic scenery make the island a great resort destination for those who seek for a relaxing getaway to temporary disconnect from their hectic daily life.