Bangka Tengah – In the Heart of Bangka
Bangka Tengah (Central Bangka) est situé in the heart of Bangka-Belitung province, occupying la partie centrale de Bangka Island. The district is connu pour Koba town, where fruits de mer is particulièrement delicious, and the à proximité granite plages form l'un des plus magnifique parts of Bangka.
Attractions et activités
Pantai Parai Tenggiri is l'un des plus famous plages on the île – characterized by granite boulders, des eaux cristallines and white sand. Former tin mining pits, connu sous le nom de kolong lakes, have been transformed into pêche lakes and bathing spots. Tanjung Genting headland offre magnifique coucher de soleil panoramas.
Culture et cuisine
Koba town is the birthplace of mie koba (local prawn noodle soup) – this dish can be found across Bangka Island, but the original recipe comes depuis here. Local markets offer fresh prawns, squid and fish as daily specials.
Informations pratiques
Koba is le district capital, about 45 minutes depuis Pangkalpinang by car. The plages are également easily accessible depuis Pangkalpinang.
