Tanjung Pandan
Sumatera, Indonesia
About Tanjung Pandan
Tanjung Pandan is the main town on Belitung Island, known for its stunning white-sand beaches, dramatic granite boulders, and crystal-clear waters. The island gained fame through the novel "Laskar Pelangi" (Rainbow Troops) and the 2012 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.
Planning Tanjung Pandan? Tell us your dates and we’ll tailor the trip.
Ask on WhatsAppHow to reach
HAS Hanandjoeddin Airport (TJQ) serves flights from Jakarta and Batam. Ferries from Pangkal Pinang (Bangka) also connect to Tanjung Pandan.
Things to do
The iconic Tanjung Tinggi Beach with its massive granite boulders. The Kaolin Lake (Danau Kaolin). The Laskar Pelangi Museum (Rainbow Troops Museum). The traditional wooden stilt houses at Kampong Akar.
Island-hopping to nearby islands (Lengkuas Island with its historic lighthouse). Snorkeling in the clear waters. Photography at the unique beach rock formations.
Planning Tanjung Pandan? Want these on a customised itinerary?
Ask on WhatsAppFood & Dining
Seafood, mie Belitung (noodle soup with fish cake), and soto Belitung.
Planning Tanjung Pandan? We’ll book the stays and dining for you.
Ask on WhatsAppPlaces to Stay
Budget (Rp 200,000–400,000) to mid-range beach resorts.
Go next
Bangka Island (Pangkal Pinang) by ferry. Jakarta by plane.
Nearby in Sumatera
More places to explore around Tanjung Pandan.
Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Contact Us
Get in touch with us.
Get in touch
Contact Us
Tell us where you'd like to go and how you like to travel. A real Tripcuro planner — not a bot — will craft an itinerary around you.
- Personalised, hassle-free planning end-to-end
- Transparent pricing, no hidden costs
- 24/7 support for complete peace of mind