Belitung Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
island in Bangka Belitung Islands Province, Indonesia
About Belitung
When you book a flight to Belitung, please make sure that your ticket lists your destination asTanjung PandanorTanjungpandan, and has the three-letter designatorTJQ. Some travel agents do not realize this and can instead book you toPangkal Pinangin neighboring Bangka, or evenTanjung Pinangin theRiau Islands! You might not expect it from the island whose tin mines gave their name to Australian mining giant BHP Billiton, but Belitung is one of the nicest islands in Southeast Asia. The island was pretty much asleep, underrated, and was known only for its tin commodity. It ultimately became a recognized destination in 2008, after the movieLaskar Pelangi(Rainbow Troops), which was one of Indonesia's most watched movies, as it portrays the struggling life of some of the island's poor children in
Top Attractions in Belitung
Explore the best things to see and do in Belitung:
- ★Batu Baginde
- ★Batu Malang Penyu
- ★Batu Mentas Conservation Center
- ★Burung Island
- ★Burung Mandi Beach
- ★Gurok Beraye
- ★Kepayang Island
- ★Lake Mempayak
Where to Stay in Belitung
- 🏨Arumdalu Private Resort
- 🏨Bukit Berahu
- 🏨Kelayang Beach Cottages
- 🏨Kepayang Island Cottages
- 🏨Lor-In Belitung
Belitung Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 13 sections including: