Pangkal Pinang – Capital of Bangka-Belitung Islands
Pangkal Pinang est la capitale of Bangka-Belitung Islands province, on the eastern coast of Bangka Island. The city is the historic centre of the tin mining industry and a site of Malay-Chinese cultural blending.
Attractions et activités
Tin Museum displays the history of tin mining. Pasir Padi plage with white sand and granite rocks. Tanjung Pesona plage with pittoresque granite rock landscapes. Vihara Sakyakirti Buddhist temple is a Chinese patrimoine culturel. Local markets offer authentic Chinese-Malay food.
Culture et cuisine
Malay and Chinese (Hakka) cultures blend. Cuisine is Bangka: mie koba (egg noodles), lempah kuning (yellowish fish curry), otak-otak.
Sécurité publique
Pangkal Pinang is a safe city. Medical care: hospitals in la ville.
Informations pratiques
Pangkal Pinang Depati Amir Airport has domestic flights (Jakarta, Palembang). The best time to visit is March to October. Accommodation: hotels in all price categories.
