Bangka Belitung Islands

Situated off Sumatra's southeastern coast, the Bangka Belitung Islands comprise the main landmasses of Bangka and Belitung, along with 470 scattered islands, fifty of which are inhabited. Bangka Island has a capital city called Pangkal Pinang, and Belitung has Tanjung Pandan as its capital city. Both cities are less than an hour away by plane from Jakarta, making it a quick getaway.

The islands gained international attention as the backdrop for the film "Laskar Pelangi," showcasing the region's natural allure and the inspiring story of local children. The terrain encompasses plateaus, valleys, mountains, hills, and numerous tiny isl...