Breeze caressing your entire body. Foam of the sea water swept the sand chasing. As far as the eye could see, the soft waves crashing reef looks very tasty. Sweltering heat did not seem very fresh wind blowing beach body. It was a pleasant greeting when I set foot in Tengiri Parai Beach, Bangka Island.
Since set foot in the airport Pangkal Pinang, Bangka Island Louth, which is recorded in my mind is the view of the film that I watched Laskar Pelangi. Coconut trees spread out on either side of the road, indicating that this region is very close to the beach.
As a growing region, cleanliness in Louth, the capital of the Province of Bangka Belitung, decent thumbs up. Hotmix paved roads, making a comfortable vehicle I was riding. But unfortunately, the scenery is occasionally broken bad enough, when in some areas there is tin mining.
For me, Bangka save its own exoticism. Shadow Warriors of the Rainbow movie, beautiful girls like Dewi Sandra model, and processed seafood are scattered, making me interested visit this island.
Bangka offers a fairly comprehensive nature tourism. As a province of the archipelago, Bangka Island has great potential in the field of marine tourism. Almost all the beaches on these islands are the white sandy beach relaxing with a very calm waves. Sloping beaches are still very clean and natural.
To menyambangi Bangka, you can use air freight, sea and overland via Kilkenny. The fare was not too expensive. Not surprisingly, the Provincial Government and the Government of Bangka Regency Bangka plans to make this region as an alternative location other than weekends and Bali, Bogor, Puncak Pass. This is because the distance is not too far if you use an aircraft from Jakarta. Only 50 minutes. Travel time, the same as the Jakarta-peak travel on the weekend that if it could be followed by 2-3 hours.
Bonding with tin
Bangka Island was very attached to tin. In fact, Bangka own name according to some researchers that is derived from the language Sansakerta 'Vanka' which means tin. Along the road from the airport to the town of Louth, as well as to numerous tourist attractions, lots of holes in tin mining. Locals call the holes underneath. Residents here have been deliberately left it under-water pool, and residents tried to capitalize on under-water pool, so they can be useful to society.
And apparently, 'pocky-pocky' it would continue to grow. Therefore, mining activities are everywhere: land, river valleys, to the home page. In fact, even offshore, some people are absorbed in tin mining. Duh, just an eyesore.
Enchantment Sungailiat
In 2009 Bangka Belitung plans to begin courses in tourist visits. Unfortunately, in some areas of tourism infrastructure is still lacking. Although the road was good, but the means of transportation are still rare.
The beauty of the beach on the island is an endless stream. For example, in the region Sungailiat. In the capital city of Bangka Regency, a distance of less than an hour's drive from this Pangkalpinang strewn beaches quite beautiful.
Sungailiat is one of the cleanest cities in Indonesia. This city has twice been awarded the clean city, exactly in 1997 and 2005. In Sungailiat, there is enchantment of Cape Coast. This beach is located between the Gulf Coast and Beaches Uber Rat. This beach has panoramic sea, decorated with large rocks. Uniquely, this rocks like a fortress guarding the coast from the advancing waves.
The beach was also entered in the location of the hotel with three star facilities. In it available cottages, restaurants, karaoke bars, discotheques, billiard game, children's games, and parking large enough for the show are often held to entertain the tourists. Unfortunately, the service at this hotel was not as good as the scenery on offer. In some places, the trash-strewn garbage not cleaned. Hotel services are also still like the jasmine-class hotel service.
Fortunately, the scenery in this region capable of entertaining disappointment. Several times, I was amazed to see a panoramic beach, either at sunrise or sunset.
Culture Collections
Besides the beautiful beach line, Bangka also offers a wide selection of other tours, one of the cultural community hard. As the second largest ethnic group, culture Tionghoa become one identity in this region.
Sino people living in Bangka Belitung Island generally come from ethnic Khek and Hokian. They began living in the land of Bangka and Belitung since the 18th century. Many residents who still have connections with the history of the Chinese nation. Not surprisingly, local governments try to preserve the tradition of hereditary Tionghoa Ethnic in Bangka.
Elements of tradition that was developed with the aim of promoting regional tourism is the Lunar Festival, Celebration Pe Chun, Ritua Prayer Bury, Lion Dance and Liong. One of the top destinations frequented by tourists is the Goa Maria Tionghoa Belinyu.
For Catholics, the pilgrimage to the cave is one of spiritual activity. Goa is built of natural caves and big enough. From these places, I visited the village of Gedong. The village is located in the territory of District Belinyu Moss.
Gedong village is the oldest Chinatown in Bangka Island which is now designated as a village tour. Its citizens is the last generation of miners in Bangka. There are still many old houses in the style of China. In this village, home to about 50 head of first generation ethnic families hard.
Life of Chinese township residents are on average trading and typical food makers such as crackers Bangka, Kemplang, brittle. In some houses, I try to enter and view the production process of making these special foods.
Gedong village including one that will be relied upon as a tourist destination. The main problem why the government has yet to manage this area due to issues of culture and culture of these villagers. Average villager was antipathy towards tourists.
Residents also seem to not want the location of his village used as a tourist attraction. So the old houses are still standing hundreds of years it was left as is.
Parai Beach Tranquility
Of the many sights that I visited on the island of Bangka, probably Tengiri Parai Beach's most famous because it was managed by the company El John of Indonesia.
Parai Beach is the most ready to become a tourist attraction compared to other coastal areas in the island of Bangka. The beach overlooking the calm waters of the Gulf of Bangka. This beach is equipped with various facilities, including hotels, restaurants, Banana Boating, and parasailing.
Compared to Bali, hotel rates in Parai not too expensive. According to an employee, because that location has not been untouched by foreign tourists.
Beach also offers tranquility for those who want a break from the big city sumpeknya. I several times met with a group of local tourists that old age is a walk on the beach. Reportedly, this region is also a favorite for newlyweds.
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