Kepulauan Bangka Belitung

Bangka Belitung Islands (Kepulauan Bangka Belitung) is a stunning maritime province nestled off the eastern coast of Sumatra, renowned for its pristine beaches, turquoise waters, and iconic, giant granite boulders scattered along the coastline. It is globally celebrated for its idyllic tropical islands like Belitung—famous for serving as the real-world backdrop of the beloved Indonesian novel and film Laskar Pelangi—as well as its rich historical legacy in tin mining. Blending a harmonious multicultural heritage between Malay and Chinese communities with mouthwatering local seafood and unique culinary delicacies like mie belitung, the province offers a tranquil and picturesque island escape.