Top 10 Captivating Places in Bangka Belitung that Will Light Up Your Social Media

Bangka Belitung Tourist Attractions – It’s no secret that youngsters these days love to share Insta-worthy pictures on their social media. Sharing is caring, they say. How about you? Regardless of your age — are you that type of person who likes to share beautiful photos of a destination (of course with your face in it :P) on your social media? 

If you’re that type of person, then you should consider traveling to Bangka Belitung. This destination has a lot of camera-friendly spots. What are those places? Let us guide you through by describing each one of them.

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Top 10 Instagrammable Tourist Attractions in Bangka Belitung

Bangka Belitung province has a motto “Serumpun Sebalai” which means One Community, One Family. This indicates that the natural wealth and plurality of people in the Bangka Belitung Islands. 

Bangka Belitung consists of two main islands, namely Bangka Island and Belitung Island, as well as hundreds of small islands. In total there are 470 islands, but only 50 islands are inhabited. Curious enough? Here are 10 Instagrammable spots to visit in Bangka Belitung!

1. See Beautiful Views from the Top of the Lighthouse on Lengkuas Island

First stop: Lengkuas Island. If you wanna see the beautiful nature in Bangka Belitung, you should visit this island. You can reach this island by renting a boat. The cluster of islands is very beautiful and unique with big rocks surrounding it. 

You can find a tall lighthouse there that was built in 1882. The magnificent lighthouse is 50 meters high and still active today. Go up the stairs and see the beautiful beach views from up there. Very charming!

2. Capture the Beauty of Kaolin Lake With Your Phone!

Another Insta-worthy place is Kaolin Lake, which is famous for tosca water, which contrasts sharply with the white land color. The combination of these two colors will captivate anyone who sees it.

The lake was formed originally due to the kaolin mining activity in the past. Kaolin is a material used to produce toothpaste, paper, food, and cosmetics. Besides being a good place for sightseeing, there are plenty of photo spots there. So, get your camera ready!

3. Find the Garuda Stone on Tanjung Kelayang Beach

The next Instagrammable tourist destination in Bangka Belitung is in the Tanjung Kelayang Beach area. However, it is not only the beach that is the main attraction, but the granite rock which looks very similar to the eagle, so it is named Garuda Stone.

Bangka Belitung tourist attractions, of course, the beach scenery is no less exotic. The beach sand is white and smooth, the seawater is very blue. In fact, there are often large international class events held here, you know, one of which is Sail Wakatobi-Belitung.

4. Language Lovers, Stop by the Andrea Hirata Word Museum

You must have heard the Laskar Pelangi movie, or read the book. This literary museum showcases all literature collections from Andrea Hirata, the author of Laskar Pelangi.

Andrea Hirata is a famous Indonesian author. He has written a lot of popular books in Indonesia. Besides seeing his work, you can also take pictures in front of colorful gates and bicycles. It’s a unique place worth visiting!

5. Visit One of the Laskar Pelangi Filming Location, Laskar Pelangi Elementary School

When watching Laskar Pelangi movie, you can see one of the unique buildings which is Laskar Pelangi Elementary School. In Belitung, you can find the replica of SD Laskar Pelangi used in the movie set.

The natural scenery around the school is so pretty, especially because the school is located just beside the beach. The school is situated close to Andrea Hirata Word Museum, which is about 30 minutes away by walking or 5 minutes by driving.

6. Stop by Batu Berlayar Island

When the seawater rises, you can find Batu Berlayar Island. Those Instagrammable big rocks are waiting to be captured 😉 The giant granite stones are everywhere. Take lots of photos in the evening with the background of the big rocks and crystal clear water, your friends will be asking where you are!  

7. Experience the Unspoilt Nature at Pantai Tikus

Looking for a beautiful beach in Bangka Belitung? Come to Pantai Tikus. It has a scenic view, big giant rocks, and clear water.

Bangka Belitung has 2 large islands with different districts, each of which has its own airport. If you want to go to Panti Tikus, make sure you land at Depati Amir Airport, okay?

8. Hunt for Sunset at Penyusuk Beach

Another beautiful beach in Bangka Belitung, Penyusuk Beach. This beach, which is located in the northern part of Bangka Belitung, is the perfect spot to hunt for a sunset.

At this quiet beach, you can enjoy the surroundings and hear the sound of the wave. Come with your family or friends to walk around this beach and enjoy your time together!

9. Learn the History of Tin Mining at the Tin Museum

If you want to take a trip to historical tourism, you can check out Museum Timah (Tin Museum), the only tin museum in Asia. You can learn all about tin mining and the history of tins in Bangka Belitung in that place.

Psst, this place was also used as a location for peace negotiations between Indonesia and the Dutch East Indies Government, which was called the Roem Royen Agreement, right? Yup, that negotiation was held there!

10. Have Fun at Pasir Padi Beach

The last tourist spot is Pasir Beach, a beach in Bangka Belitung that is directly facing the South China Sea. The waves are very calm, so you can swim and play with the water safely.

If you want to travel further, you can rent a boat from the local community and sail to Panjang Island or Semajun Island. Not only swimming, but you can also play beach volleyball or fly kites there.

After Taking Photos, Enjoy the Local Culinary and Go Shopping at Bangka Belitung!

Apart from visiting beautiful tourist attractions, you must also try Bangka Belitung’s local culinary. Don’t forget to buy some souvenirs for your relatives before you go back to your hometown as well. By the way, have you booked a hotel room there? Check out tiket.com to see various hotels available in Bangka Belitung. Have an enjoyable trip, t-mates!

 

 

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