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Tidal Sand Island (Gusong Pasir)

Sijuk Island Cluster, West Belitung

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Best Time to Visit: During low tide window

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Highlights & Heritage of Tidal Sand Island (Gusong Pasir)

Pulau Pasir can only be set foot upon when the tidal cycle recedes (typically between mid-morning and noon). This pristine mound of flour-soft white coral sand has neither trees nor granite stones, surrounded 360 degrees by vivid turquoise open ocean. Travelers can encounter majestic horned sea stars (*Protoreaster nodosus*) resting in shallow crystalline pools (Nusataway crews strictly instruct guests to keep sea stars underwater to protect their delicate life).

Unmissable Highlights & Experiences:

Pristine tidal sandbar phenomenon in the midst of turquoise seas

Natural habitat of majestic horned sea stars (Protoreaster nodosus)

Unobstructed 360-degree horizon of calm, glowing tropical waters

Photography Tips & Recommended Angles

Shoot with a wide drone or elevated perspective to capture the stark contrast between pure white sand and deep turquoise water.

Place your camera close to water surface level to frame sea stars with the open horizon behind.

Popular Traveler Activities

Sandbar strollingLow-tide sea star viewingDrone aerial photographyWading in crystalline shallows

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Tour Packages Visiting Tidal Sand Island (Gusong Pasir)

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3D2N Iconic Belitung Island Hopping & Granite Coast

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3D2N Iconic Belitung Island Hopping & Granite Coast

The Signature Belitung Getaway

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Private boat charter across 5 pristine outer islands

Climb or view the historic 1882 Dutch Lighthouse at Lengkuas Island

Snorkeling in crystal-clear calm seas with marine life

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Rp 1,940,000

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4D3N Complete Belitung & East Belitung Laskar Pelangi

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4D3N Complete Belitung & East Belitung Laskar Pelangi

The Ultimate All-Island Expedition

Min. 2 PaxTJQ Airport Return

East Belitung Cultural Tour (Laskar Pelangi School & Andrea Hirata Museum)

Manggar City of 1001 Coffee Shops & Vihara Dewi Kwan Im

Full-day 5-island hopping and reef snorkeling around Lengkuas

From / person(~$149 USD)

Rp 2,380,000

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Guest Impressions at Tidal Sand Island (Gusong Pasir)

Real guest experiences and captured memories while exploring Tidal Sand Island (Gusong Pasir) with Nusataway.

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Randy & Fiona

Tangerang·💍 Couple / Honeymoon

·8 Februari 2026

“Keajaiban alam pulau pasir yang hanya muncul saat air laut surut. Kami beruntung bisa memegang bintang laut berduri besar di air dangkal yang jernih sekali. Waktu singgah yang diatur kapten kapal Nusataway sangat pas sebelum air pasang naik!”

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