Hotelupwell.com – Flanked by the Gaspar and Karimata Straits, off the east coast of Sumatra, lies Belitung Island which is blessed with stunning beaches and extraordinary views. You know what, bro? Tanjung Kelayang Beach, in the north of the island, is the heart of the splendor of Belitung Island. Here, you can pamper your eyes with stunningly beautiful natural views.
History
Starting from an island inhabited by several developing kingdoms, in 2000, Belitung Island and Bangka Island were united to become the 31st province in Indonesia with the name Bangka Belitung Islands Province. There are many choices of interesting tourist destinations here, one of which is Tanjung Kelayang. Despite its remote location, this destination has developed into a large integrated resort following government policy which designated the area as a Special Economic Zone (KEK) and designated as 10 Priority Tourism Destinations. Do you know yet? Thanks to its amazing beauty, Tanjung Kelayang has been crowned as the most favored tourist destination in the Bangka Belitung Islands, you know!
Destination
When you holiday in Tanjung Kelayang, be prepared to be enchanted by a variety of amazing tourist spots. Want to see a beautiful island? Come on, stop by the various islands there. You can visit Lengkuas Island, Batu Berlayar Island, Tanjung Tinggi Beach, and Kepayang Island. The proximity of the islands makes it easier for those of you who want to island hop in one trip. The panorama of the typical Tanjung Kelayang beach with white sand, large granite rocks and clear bluish green sea water is ready to captivate every eye that visits. Apart from that, Tanjung Kelayang also has the Tanjung Binga Fishing Village for those of you who want to know about the daily lives of fishermen, fishing and interacting with local residents.
Culinary
Exploring Tanjung Kelayang wouldn’t be complete without hunting for unique Belitung culinary delights that are unrivaled. Come on, try the fresh, savory spicy sauce made from a combination of spices and pineapple pieces which is summarized in a culinary dish called gangan ikan. Belitung also has stuffed crabs, which are processed crab meat that is seasoned and then wrapped back in the shell. Do you really like eating noodles? Belitung has distinctive noodles with a super delicious taste thanks to a mixture of wet noodles, pieces of tofu, cucumber, boiled potatoes, sprouts, and a sprinkling of fried onions accompanied by a splash of warm shrimp broth. Wow, I’m so hungry just thinking about it! Apart from eating there, typical Belitung culinary delights such as frozen stuffed crab, Belacan, sambal lingkung, key lime syrup, dodol, jambal roti salted fish, gonggong snail crackers and coffee can also be taken home as souvenirs.
How to get to Tanjung Kelayang
There are many ways to get to Tanjung Kelayang, one of which is by flying to H.A.S Hanandjoeddin International Airport in Tanjung Pandan, the capital of the Bangka Belitung Islands Province. You can choose flights connecting Jakarta, Palembang and Batam to Tanjung Pandan. When you arrive at the airport, you can rent a car or take a taxi to Tanjung Kelayang which takes approximately 30 minutes to one hour. Your trip is guaranteed to be anti-boring because along the way you will be accompanied by beautiful panoramas.
Once there, you can rent a car, motorbike, or order a taxi to explore the beauty of Tanjung Kelayang. Here are some tips for those of you who choose taxis as a mode of transportation while there. Make sure to use a licensed taxi for safety and comfort during your trip. Want to embark on an island hopping adventure around the Tanjung Kelayang area? The way to do this is to rent a boat from a local fisherman. Come on, schedule a holiday in Tanjung Kelayang!