Little Sand Island

Do you want take some picture with fishes in little island? So come to Pulau Pasir (Sand Island) in Belitung Islands. In the island wich only in 50 to 70 square meters, could only visited if in low tide. The location is not so far from Lengkuas Beach and only 15 minutes by little boat from Tanjung Kelayang Beach, Belitung. The wide of the island is frequently changing depends on the water surface of the sea.

The island which only have its white sands indeed not usually could be visited. The water surface receded start from 09.00 to 16.00 , if you lucky, you can visit this island which fulfilled with so many starfishes. Staring this island from away looks alike silver island because its white sands so contrast with the blue water that surrounding it.

The beauty of Pulau Pasir and its starfish always become the hot topic, because Belitung Islands always identical with big granites. This island surrounded with little islands of Belitung Islands such as Lengkuas island, Babi (Pig) island or Burung (Bird) island, so exotic in the middle of sea. From this island in the distance we can see a lighthouse from Lengkuas island and another islands.



Around Pulau Pasir suitable for snorkeling and diving because its water so calm and clear. We can see various colorful sea animals and coral reefs.


To reach Pulau Pasir from H AS Hanandjoeddin airport, Tanjungpanndan, you can take it by taxi, with only Rp. 150.000,- to Tanjung Kelayang beach. Then continue to Pulau Pasir by little boat, the costi is Rp. 400.000,- for 15 persons capacity.




source : http://travel.kompas.com/read/2012/04/23/08353123/