Bangka

Theres always something more to discover!

Preface
This travel guide is arranged for the future traveler or else that curious about this beautiful but hidden island: Bangka. Also this e-book is compiled as one of the prerequisites to obtain diploma degree in Hotel Management. This e-book will guide you to understand the beauty of natural tourism of Bangka, its local culture, and how to travel around while enjoy its local delicacies. We hope that this e-book will provide a comprehensive information about Bangka Island and will be useful for international tourists interested in visiting Bangka.

Contents
Myth you heard before 1 Come, explore, enjoy, and relax 5 Hot, hot, hot!!! 10 Sea, sand, sun 11 Its all about food 16 Only in Bangka 20 Ready to blend with the locals? 22 Taking the first step 36 Moving around 42 Places to stay 47 Localized your tongue 50 References 51

Straighten your mind

Myth you heard before

Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrowmindedness. Mark Twain

Myth #1 The Hidden Land

Have you ever heard this socalled The Exotic of Bumi Sepintu Indonesia? Sedulang, another paradise located in the West of
Source: Google Earth

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Source: Google Earth

Facts #1
Its not a magic or supernatural land that can be only discovered by special persons only, it does exist for you to be explored! Maldives has Olhuveli, Thailand has Phuket, Philippine has Cebu. Indonesia is also famous for Bali but its not the only paradise that blows your mind! It turns out theres a beautiful island hidden among thousands of islands in Indonesia that you should find! 2 ******

Myth #2 The Isolated Island

Limited information and difficult access make you feel theres no reason for you to travel there.

Facts #2
It was true. People used to find a hard time to gather all the info about this place plus Bangka used to be a spot to isolate a lot of prisoners Including our very first President Soekarno. of Indonesia, But now, as the world is so high-tech and everyones best friend is Mr. Google, you can so easily find realquick access to Bangka and all the info you need to know!

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Myth #3 Poor Land

Rice cannot be planted there; people cannot make a living out of Bangka Island.

Fact #3
Now, its not as bad as its heard, people! Its not hidden, its not isolated and its definitely not poor. Bangka is one of the largest tin and white pepper producers in the world. Plus they can actually plant a variety of fruits and other crops as well.

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Come, explore, enjoy, and relax!

If you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the people, you might better stay at home. James Michener

Why Its 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, dont worry about it. There are also various festivals waiting for you to join in on special occasions!

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Nine stunningly beautiful beaches are ready to make your day, well let you take a peek on the names and well 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.

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Source: Nusantara Group

Bangka beaches has a lot to offer when it comes to nature, once youre 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 youre on vacation, doesnt mean you can take a break from your favorite sport activities! Try doing it here in Bangka, and youll be surprised at how different it feels here! Bangkas offering you Golf Course Gririmaya; Fishing and Diving as well as you enjoy the breathtaking views of the nature in Bangka!

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Some people say that Historical Tourism takes you way back. Well, wed 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. Stop by at the Depati Bahrin Tomb; Kota Kapur Site; Tugu Pahlawan 12; Kota Waringin Site; Benteng Kuto Panji; and
Source: Beritaenak

Traditional Houses. These places

dissolve your present tension with a long weekend of nostalgia for something you never saw.

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Bring an appetite when youre 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.

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Hot, hot, hot!

Good news for sunbathing lovers! As the weather is extremely hot over here, it is a perfect weather to enjoy your selves at the beach! Seriously, go to the beach. This is the thing that makes Bangka most the special So grab a towel and head down to the sand, or grab a Frisbee or a ball for some catch. There is plenty of room to play soccer of football or volley with your family and friends! Perhaps go for a swim and stretch or just do the old fashioned walk on the beach. Marvel undiscovered at the

place on earth. Sure it has great culture and people, but it is the pen. beautiful beaches that make it all hap-

cleanest undiscovered beaches or meditate into your own universe, either way the beaches have the perfect spot for everyone.

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Sea, sand, sun

Its been said that the world is a small place, but believe us when we say that there are plenty of powdery, soft and glistening white nooks and crannies to escape to. Under the warmth of sun and along the breaking waves of the Western Indonesia coastline, these beaches lay empty, awaiting your footprints. Parai Tenggiri Beach Surrounded by gallstones make you cant simply miss this astonishing beach! Located in Matras Village, Sinar Jaya, Urban Village of Sungailiat Sub-District, you can just stop by after visiting Matras Beach. The Locals used to call it Hakok Beach, and it used to be the most popular area to visit. Parai Beach, is a unique destination unto itself, where shopping, dining, sports, recreation and entertainment abound. Like gorgeous natural decorations, there are so many rocks on this beach! At night, you can relax while enjoying delectable dinner, have a drink, or simply just walk the shores and hear the sound of the waves hitting on the rocks.

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Matras Beach On its good days, thisbeach shines like no other in Bangka. Over 3km length and 20-30m wide this stunning beach set in Matras Village, Sinar Jaya Urban Village of Sungailiat SubDistrict, or at the northern east area of Bangka Island. The locals call it as their heavens beach as it is the most visited beach in Bangka Island.

Stone Coast Bedaun Where tree that else can

Source: Franchdalapasti

you can find a grows on rocks? This makes the and visit! The fact that there is a tree growing on rocks was believed that this is where the name Batu Bedaun Beach came from. Its also located in Kampung Bukit Kuala, Sinar Jaya Urban Village of Sungailliat Sub-District.

#3 beach on our list that you should come

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Teluk Limau Beach You may probably tired of doing some usual activities on the beach like swimming, sunbathing, surfing or diving. Why dont come to Teluk Limau Beach? Its actually a beautiful small bay with some boats in it, about 5 km away from Sungailiat. You can see coconut trees grow on the way to the bay; the shore is surrounded by granite stones; and you can also see fishermen from local village hitching their boats. Coral reef grows on this bay, inviting some researchers and students from Bangka Belitung University often do some research here.

Teluk Uber Beach or Uber Gulf Coast I dont want the whole seashore to myselfjust enough of it to find tranquility. I want to hear the thunder of the surf, not the drone of a CD player on a beach blanket 10 feet away. I want to inhale the salt air, not the scent of suntan lotion. Have you ever felt this way before? Uber Gulf Coast may not as famous as other beaches in the area Sungailiat, but it is a perfect place for you who wants to go break away from the crowd! Located in Rambak Village, Srimenanti Urban Village of Sungailiat, you will be astonished at how blindingly white the sand is, beautiful curve of a typical rocky beach, the clear blue sky your own private eden.

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Tanjung Pesona Beach Choosing nearly just one feat. beach in Bangka Island is a impossible Tanjung Pesona Beach is not just another whitesandy beach, you can also enjoy the Tanjung Pesona water sports with cheap and affordable prices, find beautiful sea-view cottages located just meters away from the beach. Its only 9 km from SunTikus Beach When youre ready for your own blinding white beach and turquoise tub, head to Tikus Beach. in This Rebo waningbeach, Village, crescent-moon-shaped located gailiat (located in Rambak Village), so why dont you come and have fun for a while, maybe try your luck with fishing as well! 3 star hotels are available if you want to enjoy the atmosphere of the beach in the morning or at the end of the twilight, before exploring other attractive places in bangka island.

Kenanga Urban Village, Sungailiat, is best for solitude.

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Air Anyir Beach About 15 km from Sungailiat, you can find a stretch of sand to yourself, decorated with beautiful rocks along the coast, theres no harm to stop by and enjoying the view for a moment. Penyusuk Beach Getting tired of walking the white-sand, swimming in the crystal clear ocean, feels the wind blowing on your face, and the warmth of the sun? Maybe not. Find Penyusuk Beach in Bukit Ketok Village, about 77km from Sungailiat, you can see sea turtle lays its eggs everywhere on the sand. Its also an ideal place if you want to experience the perfect sunset.

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Its all about food

Otak-otak Belinyu Ask any locals you know about otak-otak, and they will tell you its really delicious food made of mackerel fish. Its very famous in Indonesia, but everyone knows you must try the ones in Bangka. They are quite different here and are definitely yummier than any other otak-otak. Grab a bite and youre gonna want it more and more! Location : Jl. Muhidin, Sungailiat Open : All day 15.00 22.00 H.

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Martabak Get yourself addicted to our famous Martabak Bangka! Its really tasty and cheap! We can even take hundreds and hundreds of orders in 1 day, thats how famous they are! Its so tender with mixing of cheese and condensed milk.

Location : Jl. Jendral Sudirman, Sungailiat Open : All day 17.00 - 21.00

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Pauw's Kopitiam Kopitiam is well-known for its hospitality and quick services. Pauws Kopitiam is always crowded, because its a perfect place to hang out with your family and friends. Meet locals here and you can make new friends as well. Be apart of Bangkanese.

Location : Jl. RE. Martadinata no.8, Sungailiat Open : Daily 06.00-14.00 and 17.00-21.00 18******

Bakmi Bangka When people hear the word Bangka, other than beautiful beaches, the second thing that comes to their mind is the Noodles. While youre in the neighborhood, why not try our delectable noodles or we call it Bakmi here? Most of these food is NON HALAL food because they use Song Sui or Pig Bone to make the stock.

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Only in Bangka
Great food and beautiful beaches are signatures of Bangka. With everything your taste buds could ask for from casual family eateries, to walk-up roadside snacks to elegant world-class seafood, youll never run out new places to enjoy food in Bangka. One of the most popular culinary in Bangka is Lempah Kulat, which is a culinary made of Kulat (mushroom/fungus) and usually is cooked with coconut milk. Kulat means Fungus or mushroom and Pelawan is a name of an endemic local tree. Since the special mushroom grows only during the rainy season and they are hard to find, they worth a lot. The price range of this unique mushroom varies between Rp1,500,000 ($150) and Rp 2,000,000 ($200) per kg, making it affordable only to the wealthy.

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In a blind tasting session, a French chef in Jakarta thought it as an expensive imported dried mushroom from France! You can tell the best quality of Kulat Pelawan by the stem. It should have a long stem that is intact all the way up to the sot cap. The locals use this mushroom for a special dish called Lempah Kulat Pelawanwhich is kind of similar to mushroom curryusing kampung chicken trimmings from the wing or feet for the stock, making the dish the best curry in Indonesia!

Source: Detik Food

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Ready to blend with the locals?

Now what comes in your mind when your hear the words Indonesian people? For those who have been in Indonesia before, you must have noticed how friendly and polite we are. Well, maybe some of you think poor is the word for us, Indonesian people. That is also correct, but depite our severe economic and political problems, Indonesians still remain open and friendly especially to tourists who come and give us a visit! For those who havent been in Indonesia before, you must be wondering what Indonesians are like. No, we dont bite. Before you come and get to know us personally, maybe you should know a bit about our culture first just to give you a glance:

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SMILE!
Indonesians are friendly people, and it is true. There may be times when you feel mad or pissed here such as in traffic situations. Remember, no matter what happens, remain calm and friendly. And smile to get things done or apologize. Its our lucky charm!

YOUR RIGHT HAND

The next most important thing to remember is the use of your right hand. Whatever you do in public, never use your left hand to accept or to give something. The left hand is considered dirty or inappropriate. The culture has been there for ages now and theres no harm for you to remember and follow when youre here.

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BARE FOOT AND COOL FLOORS

Most Indonesians including Bangka people take our shoes or sandals off before entering a house. That makes perfect sense, because going barefoot on the cool floor tiles is far more comfy in a tropical climate than harassing your feet with shoes and socks. At home most families prefer to sit on mats on the floor. Thats how we relax, watch TV, chat with friends, eat and drink and sometimes even sleep. Well, not all of us are like that, but most of us do, so dont be surprised when you see it yourself! However, when you are invited to the locals house, you will likely be welcomed in the guest room where you can sit on chairs (but with bare feet).

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HELLO MISTER!
Interacting with Indonesians is very easy. You will soon find out that most Indonesians, no matter the age, class or education are interested in getting to know you, foreign visitors! Indonesians are talkative and friendly, they also like to ask many questions when they feel comfy talking to you. Some of the questions may considered taboo or nothing of our business, but dont get offended and remember its only a sign that they are starting to like you, thats why they feel like they want to know more about you. (cont.)

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(cont.) Some of the questions may even sound rude to you, but iIf you dont feel like sharing any information with strangers, then you can politely say Im sorry but Im not ready to talk about these things yet and change the topic immediately to not make them feel guilty or embarrassed. Others may ask your opinion on the economic or political situation as well, such as in Indonesia, your country or the world. So it doesnt always have to be something personal. To get your attention, they tend to call Hello Mister!. Hello Mister is also used to address women as well; if you respond then a bright smile will be yours.

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BASA BASI
It wont be long before someone invites you to come over. Addresses and telephone numbers are exchanged. Then, when you show up, you may be embarrassed to know that the hosts apparently had forgotten about the appointment. In Indonesia the ritual of inviting is known as basa-

basi. It translates best with small talk and nobody expects that you really come. It takes some time to understand if an invitation is

basa-basi its real. Likewise, if you invite people, make

sure that the intended guests understand that you are serious about the invitation. The best way to avoid confusing situations is to call your other local friend and ask for their help.

Now that you know a bit about the culture, let us pull you a bit closer to locals in Bangka. Perhaps when you take a walk along the road in Bangka, and you see several ceremonies or festivals, you wont be wondering what theyre doing and why theyre doing it.

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Rebo Kasan Ceremony For repelling any unluckiness, the locals believe in the ritual called Rebo Kasan. Its held every last Wednesday (Shafar), in Air Anyer Village. Rebo Kasan comes from the words Rebo Kasan which means the last Wednesday in Shafar. Its been known since the 16th century and is now being celebrated by todays generation. The locals are still doing the tradition until now, but several changes have been made. They start the ritual around 9 oclock, which is the same time as Azan. Even though the ritual is done in front of the mosque and is using prayers, you still can feel the mys-

Source: Gaedegambarist

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Sepintu Sedulang Tradition The locals care for each other. As a proof that they unite as one, theres a tradition called nganggung or Sepintu Sedulang which happens to be the same as their motto. Sepintu sedulang means to unite as one. Whenever theyre celebrating something (during the harvest season, wedding ceremony, and even funeral) they would treat the invited guests (without necessarily knowing the persons) with a huge tray filled with food. Nobody worries that they will run out of food, because they have prepared lots and lots of tray filled with delicious meal! You can also go there and they will treat you well even though they never met you before!

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Maulid Nabi Ceremony Indonesia is the most Muslim populated country in the world, we still honor and respect any other religions though. Maulid Nabi Ceremony is when Indonesians celebrating the birth of Nabi Muhammad SAW. Its been celebrated for generations, in some places such as Keritak Village, Zed, Simpang Katis, Sinar Baru, Kemuja, its even more glorious than Eid al-Fitr.

If you are invited to one of the locals house on this sacred day, dont forget to dress up politely and you will feel the warmth and joy as you are certainly welcomed.

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Source: Pekanbaruriau

Belimau Bathing Ramadhan is a special month for the Moslems; it is the month when the locals have to repent and hope the safety and blessing. One of the traditions is cleaning themselves before entering the holy month of Ramadhan by doing Mandi Belimau or Belimau Bathing. The locals believe that by holding this ceremony, their fasting will be smoothly done and all they want can be reached. There are also some people who do this ceremony because they simply hope for wealth, cleverness, partner of life, etc. And this tradition has been existed for about 300 years ago.

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Chinese Bangka

New

Year

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Chinese Spring Festival is one of the biggest celebrations in Indonesia. One thing that is so beautiful about Bangka Island is the diversity of cultures. They respect each other no matter the religion, culture and race. They celebrate diversity! The celebration was traditionally highlighted with a religious ceremony given in honor of Heaven and Earth, the gods of the household and the family ancestors. You maybe are wondering why Chinese New Year falls on different date each year. The Chinese calendar is based on a combination of lunar and solar movements. The lunar cycle is about 29.5 days. In order to catch up with the solar calendar the Chinese insert an extra month once every few years (seven years out of a 19-yearcycle). The celebration lasts for 15 days. You are so welcome to join and be apart of the celebration during Chinese New Year .

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Sembahyang Kubur (Chinese Grave Prayer Ritual) As you know, Chinese have great respect for our ancestors, so theres a tradition where we go to ancestors graves and pray for them. Its twice a year, in the 3rd and 7th month in lunar calendar. You will smell the scent of incense over there, as its one of the tools they use to pray. Some people also pray for wealth, health and luckiness. They also prepare some real food in front of the grave, with the faith it will be eaten by the spirits. All the food later will be brought back home to be eaten by the whole family.

Source: Reportase Bangka

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Sun Go Kong You may probably heard of The Monkey King (Sun Go Kong), a main character in the classical Chinese epic novel Journey to the West written by Wu Chengen.

Source: nana-pinguinz

The locals cerebrate the birth of Sun Go Kong by doing a ritual that has been done for ages. Sun Go Kong actually symbolizes strength, power and health. Sun Go Kong also is believed can guard the village from evil spirits and bad luck.

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Sembahyang Rebut You can conclude by reading any other rituals above, that Chinese really believe in spirits, both good and bad. On the 15th in the 7th month in Lunar calendar, they believe that the gate between life and death is opened, letting all spirits go into our world. To avoid being disturbed by the presence of evil spirits, they have to send something useful to them through papers-formed stuffs such as money, clothing, and any other stuffs that will eventually be burned. Rebut ritual will be held in every temples in Bangka island, so if you wanna come and join, feel free to do so. Lion Dance is also performed after the statue has been burned as the closing of the ritual. The most visited temple in Bangka dur- Source: Bangkabelitung123 ing this ritual is Tai Pak Kung temple, in Merawang Village, about 13km from Sungailiat.

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Taking the first step

A journey of a thousand miles Packing Methods must begin with a single step. When packing your clothes, you dont Lao Tzu
you would in a dresser. If you do, they will crease when compressed. Here are a few want to neatly fold them individually as

Some travelers jam two weeks alternatives: worth of gear in their bags for a Rolling Your Clothes long weekend. Others pack a bit

Backpackers swear by this method.

too lightly and forget important Rolling works well with pants, skirts and Savvy travelers strike the perfect balance and bring just what they needwith a little help from our
back the sleeves and then roll from the bottom up. Fold Clothes Together Take two or more garments, for ex-

things like medicine or passports. sports shirts. Lay the item face down, fold

list of road-tested packing tips, ample trousers, and lay half of one pair on of course! top of the other. Fold the one on the bot-

tom over the pair on the top. Then take the other and fold it on the top. This gives each pair some cushion where youve folded it so its less likely to crease or wrinkle in the folds.

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If your clothes are wrin-

kled when you land then hang them in the bathroom when you kles! Tips & Tricks you definitely wanna know:

shower.

The

steam

should help lessen the wrin-

Cut off all the price tags

before you leave! You might have not scissors at your destination, and sometimes tags are really hard to get off easily. Lay out all your clothes

Try to keep all your

clothes in the same color family! If you cant then at least bring one jacket that matches everything. Bring a pair of shoes

before you pack so you can make sure you have everything!

that are universal! They should match everything.

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What To Put in Your Carry-On:

Passport Boarding Pass or Electronic Ticket Wallet Student ID / License Cash Summer Reading Glasses Case Camera with Charger iPod with Charger Sunglasses Paper with Pencils/Pens Cards Chap stick Feminine Products Earphone Camera Case

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For women travelers out there, tampons are not generally used by the local people, so it could be difficult for you to find one especially when you are going to travel in some remote areas or as the backpackers. It would be the same if you are used to use specific cosmetics or other toiletries. Bring the good sunscreen for your face. You will never find any napkin machines in any toilets in Bangka like in other countries, even for the toilet paper most of the times. Bring bras if you are going to wear the tight tops. Whenever you go out, bring mineral water, a pack of tissue/ Kleenex, hand sanitizer and umbrella if you cannot tolerate the heat..

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Tips before you fly:

You may not pack liquid or gel substances in your carry-on unless they are in individual containers of 3.4 ounces or less enclosed in one clear, quart-size, plastic, zip-top bag per passenger. Any larger containers of liquids and gels must be packed in your checked luggage. For more information, you can ask Mr.Google about Airport Security. Be aware of restrictions on the size and number of bags you may bring onto your flight. Many airlines now charge a fee for every checked bag or have lowered the maximum permitted weight limits for checked luggage. For a clear overview of what the airlines are charging for checked bags these days and how large and heavy your luggage is allowed to be, read Airline Baggage Fees on your airlines web! 40******

(cont.):
Do not lock your checked bags except with TSAapproved locks; otherwise, if your bag is selected for random screening, agents will have to break the lock to get inside. Do not over pack your bag. Screeners will have a difficult time closing your luggage if selected for inspection, which will only lead to wrinkles and the potential for lost articles. Carry all film with you onboard, as screening equipment for checked luggage can damage undeveloped film. Place any packed belongings you dont feel comfortable with strangers handling in clear plastic bags. Do not stack books and other documents on top of each other; instead, spread them out throughout your bag.

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Moving around
You wont see a lot of public transportation here in Bangka. Most of the locals have their own vehicles. If you wanna look around town, its either youre on tour or spending some money to rent cars or bikes. No need to worry about the price. Theyre not too expensive. Here let us give you some information about renting em.

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Rental Motor Time to go for a ride! Exploring the undiscovered places on your bike and why not? Its gonna be so cool to feel the wind against your face, to be the king of the road! Its very cheap and easy to use. Bangka is not like Jakarta, so you dont need to worry about the traffic! But do prepare your driving license whenever you decide to hit the road. And put on your helmet for your own safety. And watch out the speed limit, in shorter words, always be careful whenever you wanna go for a ride.

D Trans Motorcycle Rent Location : Jl. Suraiman Arif 3, Pangkal Pinang

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Public Land Transportation Public transportation is kind of hard to find here. But we do have em. You must remember the colors and where youre going. If you are not sure, asking is always a great choice to make. Dont ever hesitate to ask the locals where you can get to your destination. But before you get lost, let us brief you a bit about the colors of the public transport and where theyre going.

Perum DAMRI Location : Jl. Mentok No. 198, Pangkal Pinang

Source: Poskote

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Mikrolet Pangkal Pinang

Destination Red vehicle Terminal Induk Jl. (Angkutan Merah) Sudirman - Jl. Yos Sudarso - Pelabuhan Pangkalbalam Light Blue (Angkutan Muda) vehicle Terminal Induk - Jl. SudirBiru man - Selindung - Terminal Selindung Vehicle
Picture

Yellow vehicle Terminal Induk - Seo(Angkutan Kuning) kartno Hatta - Bandara Terminal Girimaya Green vehicle Terminal Induk - Jl. Depati (Angkutan Hijau) Amir - Terminal Keramat Blue vehicle Terminal Induk - Jl. A. (Angkutan Biru) Yani - Jl. Adhiyaksa - Bukit Merapin Kampung Melayu Tuatunu - Terminal Induk White vehicle Terminal Induk - Jl. Masjid (Angkutan Putih) Jamik - Jl. Solihin GP - Jl. Selan - Terminal Keramat Black vehicle (Angkutan Hitam) Terminal Induk - Jl. Depati Hamzah - Jl. Air Itam Kompleks Perkantoran Gubernur

*All vehicle far or near fee is rate less than $1 or Rp 3.000

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Pangkal Pinang Intercity

Name Ve- Destination hicle Intercity Bus (Pownis) or Colt Bus Pangkal Pinang (PP) to Sungailiat (SL) Sungailiat (SL) to Pangkal Pinang (PP) Pangkal Pinang (PP) to Belinyu Belinyu to Pangkal Pinang (PP) Price Time

Rp 6.500 Or 70 cent

Daily 06.00 - 18.00 05.00 - 18.00

Bus

Bus Bus

Rp 18.000 Daily Or $2 07.00 - 13.00 04.30 - 15.00 Pangkal Pinang (PP) to Men- Rp 26.000 Daily tok Or $2,75 Mentok to Pangkal Pinang (PP) Pangkal Pinang (PP) to Jebus Rp 22.000 Daily Jebus to Pangkal Pinang Or $2.3 Pangkal Pinang (PP) to Toboali Toboali to Pangkal Pinang (PP) or Pangkal Pinang (PP) to Koba Koba to Pangkal Pinang (PP) Rp 25.000 Daily Or $2,7

Bus Colt

Rp 12.000 Daily Or $1,3

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Places to stay
Here are a few list of accommodation in cities of Bangka:
Pangkal Pinang
Grand Sabrina Jl. Diponegoro No.73 Pangkalpinang Telp. (0717) 422424, 423511, 431300. (Hotel **) Bumi Asih Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 25 Pangkalpinang Telp. (0717) 437776, 437778, 437784 Fax. (0717) 437775 (Hotel **)

Grand Mutiara Jl. Yang Zubaidah Kampung Bintang Pangkalpinang Telp.+62 717 436969/424324 (Hotel***)

Serrata Terrace Hotel Kawasan Wisata Pantai Pasir Padi Pangkalpinang Telp. (0717) 7010166, 4256095, 4256088

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Sungailiat
Tanjung Pesona Beach Resort & Spa Jl. Pantai Rebo Sungailiat - Bangka Telp. (0717) 435560, 435562. Fax (0717) 435561 Hp. 0812 7123 5999 (Hotel ***) Istana Pool Villas & Spa Kawasan Wisata Terpadu Pantai Parai Tenggiri Sungailiat - Bangka Telp. +62 717 92888

(Pool Villa)

Parai Beach Resort & Spa Kawasan Wisata Pantai Parai Tenggiri Sungailiat - Bangka Telp. (0717) 94888.

NOVILLA BOUTIQUE RESORT Jl. Laut RT 2 Sungailiat Sungailiat - Bangka Telp. +62 (717) 92535 Fax. +62 (717) 95785

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Belinyu
Golden Dragon Hotel Jl. Depati Barin Belinyu Bangka Belinyu - Bangka Telp. (0715) 321133, 321766 Fax. (0715) 321128 (Hotel **) Sam Pesaren & Resort Pesaren Belinyu, Bangka Belinyu - Bangka Reservasi: (021) 55954821 -22 Web. www.sampesarenhotel.com (Hotel)

Muntok
Pasadena Hotel dan Restaurant Jl. Komplek Pemkab Bangka Barat Pal 4 Muntok - Bangka Barat Telp. (0716) 7002123, Fax. (0716) 7002111 Hp. 0821 75654040 (Hotel)

Berkah Kalian Jl. Tanjung Kalian Muntok - Bangka Barat (Hotel) (Bintang 3 ***)

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Localized your tongue

Help yourself with a bit of knowing the local language. Its easy!
0: khung 1: jit 2: ngi/liong 3; sam 4: si 5: eng 6: liuk 7: chit 8: pat 9: kiu 10: sip 11: sip jit 22; liong sip ngi 100: pak/jit pak 1,000: chiian 4,000: si chiian

How are you: Nyong pen Thank you: Sinmung How much: Berape What: ape Sorry: minta ampun Help: Tulung Ku You: Ka

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References:
http://bangkabelitung123.com/objek-turis-bangkabelitung/wisata-bangka-belitung/ritual-sembahyangrebut-tionghoa-bangka/attachment/sembahyangrebut/ http://nana-pinguinzz.blogspot.com/2010/09/sembahyangrebut.html http://www.reportasebangka.com/report-babel/ pangkalpinang/733-ribuan-warga-gelar-ritual-chengbeng http://dox46.blogspot.com/2010/03/banjir-manusia-danbudaya-di-festival.html http://beritaenak.wordpress.com/2012/05/20/pemkab-bangka -kembangkan-situs-kota-kapur/ http://bangkabelitung.tokobunganusantara.com/gunungmaras/

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AUTHORS

We are students of Binus University, wanting to introduce the uniqueness of Bangka Island to all travelers in the world. We believe there is always something to discover and making this e-book is the first step to reach our goal.

Michelle Chandradinata*Jan, 14th 1990*Traveling & Reading Shinta Budiman Tan*Jul, 15th 1990*Traveling & Reading Erlinda*Jun, 8th 1989*Cooking & Traveling Sumiaty (Nana Chen)*May, 31st 1987*Traveling & Cooking Brenda Regina Hansen*Dec, 13th 1989*Traveling & Reading

Hotel Management 2012