“If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home.”
– James Michener
Why It’s So Worth Visiting
Who can resist the warmth smile of the local people, delicious authentic culinary and breathtaking beaches?
For the Cultural Tourism, you can witness and be part of our traditional ceremonies, such as “Rebo Kasan” traditional ceremony; “Sepintu Sedulang” tradition, the commemoration of the birth of Mohammad Prophet; Belimau Bathing; and many more! We will spare you the details later on, don’t worry about it. There are also various festivals waiting for you to join in on special occasions!
Nine stunningly beautiful beaches are ready to make your day, we’ll let you take a peek on the names and we’ll spare the details later on!
Matras Beach, Parai Tenggiri Beach,
Batu Bedaun Beach, Teluk Limau Beach,
Teluk Uber Beach, Tanjung Pesona Beach,
Tikus Beach, Air Anyir Beach, and Penyusuk Beach.
Bangka beaches has a lot to offer when it comes to nature, once you’re there, why not try to conquer the wild as well?
Feel free to stop by at the Tourism Forest of Sungailiat, Chinese Village; Maras Mountain; Betung Hill; or just relaxing at the Tirta Tapta Pemali Hot Water. Bathing once you exhaust yourself from traveling around.
For Sport lovers, just because you’re on vacation, doesn’t mean you can take a break from your favorite sport activities! Try doing it here in Bangka, and you’ll be surprised at how different it feels here! Bangka’s offering you Golf Course Gririmaya; Fishing and Diving as well as you enjoy the breathtaking views of the nature in Bangka!
Some people say that Historical Tourism takes you way back. Well, we’d say flee to the calm waters of the past. You are more than welcome to visit our historical sites and be present of something big in the past.
These places dissolve your present tension with a long weekend of nostalgia for something you never saw.
Bring an appetite when you’re here! Indulge yourself with exquisite and authentic local food that you can find only in Bangka. You may wanna try Pempek Bangka, Otak-Otak Bangka, Tahu Kok, Kemplang/Kerupuk Bangka, Ikan Lempa Nanas, Getas, Martabak Bangka, Bangka Noodle and many more. Trust us when it comes to taste & flavor.
Lastly, Bangka is a great place to people watch. Really, who needs a T.V when you can come to Bangka. Keep one eye out for the natural beauty. Also meet the people and be apart of the nature here. Come to Bangka, explore, breathe and relax. We are all equals here.