Holiday Ayo -  In the north part of Belitung Island, you can find Burung Island.

It is adjacent to Tanjung Binga Village. If you come to Indonesia, you must visit this unique tourist spot. The island isn’t quite big. It is surrounded by granites and white sand. Most of the visitors come here to find peace.

The granites have a similar shape to a bird’s head. Actually, the island is named after it. Burung means birds in the Indonesian Language. These rocks also become a unique background for photography. What’s more?

Burung Island is surrounded by granites and white sand. These features are scattered all around the island. You will be impressed by their beauty, for sure. Despite its small size, the island is suitable for relaxing. Those ornaments and the sound of the waves make a great atmosphere. Most of the visitors are those from big cities. They want to relieve their stress and to enjoy a beautiful holiday on a soothing island. On top of that, the clear water makes it more attractive.

The location is near Tanjung Binga Village. It is also near Tanjung Kelayang Beach. Due to this strategic location, many tourists come here over time. Burung Island also belongs to the island hopping vacation in Belitung. Since there is no keeper, you can freely explore this beautiful island. Both adventures and travelers should take advantage of this opportunity.

Moreover, you can find many beautiful spots like granites, wilding, coconut trees, and much more. You won’t get bored here.

Next, tourists can simply enjoy beach walking. The sand is soft and white. You don’t even need sandals or any footwear to walk on it. One thing, the best time to beach walking is during the low tide. The path to Burung Stone is accessible at that time. Also, you should watch your steps. There are some sharp corals around the stones. Not to mention there are some mussels. They can do harm to your feet.

Burung Island is suitable for photography. It offers beautiful landscapes and objects. The best background is definitely the Burung Stone. This granite has the shape of a giant bird. It will be a unique object for photography, for sure.

Once you enjoy both beach walking and photography, you should try snorkeling. There is a good spot near such big granite. If you are lucky, you can see beautiful clownfishes and other attractive animals. When it comes to the best time to explore the island, you must come in the afternoon before the sunset!

How to Get There

If you come from Tanjung Pandan Port, you can directly head to Tanjung Kelayang. From here, it takes about 30 minutes. If you come from Tanjung Binga, it takes about 15-20 minutes. As a tourist, you should take a tour program. That means you can visit Burung Island and other vacation destinations one at a time. These include Batu Berlayar, Pasir Island, Kepayang, and Lengkuas Island. It is going to be the best Belitung tour package.