October 2016

Belitung or it used to be called as Billiton is undeniably well-known since Laskar Pelangi movie which released in 2008. It unveil the magnificence of the island. The government seems take serious action to promote the island and it proven by good infrastructure in almost all region i’ve visited.

By the way, I don’t make any specific itinerary, just following through this G Maps route.

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Day 1

We took the earliest flight at 5:55 AM and by 60 minutes later we’ve already landed at H.A.S. Hanandjoeddin airport at Tanjung Pandan, Belitung island.

Outside the arrival terminal, there were some people already waited us to offer transport to the hotel. If you have stepped out the arrival gate, make sure that you already have a ride to your destination then if you don’t, i worries they will chase you off and charge more than it should be. Luckily, Arief, a friend of Devi’s friend is picked us up to the hotel. We rented a car for Rp 200.000 a day (car only) from his office. He also let us rented his friend motor bike only for Rp 50.000 a day. Thank you Arief

CP: M. Arief Saputra 085267267329; Ig: msaputra1434

PS: I stayed at Maxone hotel in jalan Sriwijaya, Tanjung pandan.

Our first stop is Mie Atep Belitung, located in Jalan Sriwijaya along side with our hotel. The noodle tend to has sweet taste.

Yellow noodle poured with sweet and thick prawn stock

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We were heading to Penyabong beach which located in south side of the island named Membalong and we got caught in the rain on halfway of our road trip, but decided to keep on going 🙂 At last it took 1.5 hours to reach the beach.

Considering on bad weather, we skipped our visit to Batu Baginda.

Super late lunch at Belitong Timpo Duluk. As it named, it has old style ambiance

The nearest beach next to Timpo Duluk is Tj. Pendam Beach which is the best place for enjoying sunset.

p1090780 — City view: Batu Satam Monument

Day 2

We started the day with taking breakfast at Kong Djie coffee at Jalan Siburik Barat. It’s already open at 6 AM. Act like natives, we always come here for breakfast till our last day.

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Next road trip is to the east side of the island, Andrea Hirata Word’s Museum. It’s open at 9:30 AM. The entrance fee is Rp 50.000 and we got Laskar pelangi pocket-book as compliment.

About 5 minutes drove by car there were Replika Sekolah Laskar Pelangi – SD Muhammadiyah Gantong. This building is constructed for filming necessity by Riri Riza.

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10901540-01 — Just met them in front of the building and they were very excited seeing us, running to the classroom and singing ‘Laskar Pelangi’ song

On our way to Burung mandi beach, we stopped by in Vihara Dewi Kwan Im.

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I admit this is not the best spot to take a picture in Tj. Kelayang beach

Day 3

Our island hopping started from Tanjung Binga (Fishing Village) and supported by local man called Abe Hajid. He cost us Rp 400.000 for boat and Rp 20.000 for each snorkeling tool. He also let us use his bathroom to take bath after snorkeling and served us hot tea and pempek.

CP Abe Hajid: 081949324465

So we were visiting Batu Berlayar island, Kelayang island, Burong island (pass by only) and Lengkuas island.

The snorkeling spot is around Lengkuas Island

Old pier – but still strong enough to be passed

p1090564 — View from the top of lighthouse

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Day 4

Took the last flight to JKT, so we had more time to stroll around the city. We visited Kaolin lake (still in Tj. Pandan), Batu Mentas which located in Badau (about 30 minutes from Tj. Pandan) and KLAPA-Souvenir store (Jl. Air Saga Tj. Pandan)