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Belitung Malay Traditional House

Tanjung Pandan Town Center (5 mins from town center)
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Best Time to Visit: Morning or afternoon
Belitung Malay Traditional House
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Highlights & Heritage of Belitung Malay Traditional House

Located near Tanjung Pandan's town center, the Rumah Adat Melayu Belitung represents the traditional *Rumah Panggung* (raised stilt house) architecture of the 19th-century Belitung sultanates. Constructed without iron nails using mortise and tenon wood joinery, the residence is divided into three ceremonial sections: the Verandah (*Amben*), the Family Living Hall, and the Inner Royal Bridal Chamber adorned with hand-embroidered gold velvet textiles.

Unmissable Highlights & Experiences:

Magnificent traditional Malay wooden palace architecture on elevated pillars
Ornate royal bridal chamber decorated in gold-threaded velvet textiles
Exhibits of historic farming tools, royal Kris daggers, and traditional musical instruments
Opportunity to dress in authentic Belitung traditional royal wedding attire

Photography Tips & Recommended Angles

Photograph the grand exterior staircase leading up to the intricately carved wooden balustrade.
Capture the rich golden lighting and opulent tapestries inside the royal bridal bedroom.

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3D2N Iconic Belitung Island Hopping & Granite Coast
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3 Days 2 Nights

3D2N Iconic Belitung Island Hopping & Granite Coast

The Signature Belitung Getaway

Min. 2 PaxTJQ Airport Return
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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4.98(94)
4 Days 3 Nights

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
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Rp 2,380,000
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2D1N Express Weekend Escape Belitung
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2 Days 1 Night

2D1N Express Weekend Escape Belitung

Maximum Paradise in Minimum Time

Min. 2 PaxTJQ Airport Return
100% Private chartered boat to 5 outer islands and Lengkuas Lighthouse
Snorkel vibrant coral gardens with clownfish and sea turtles
Stroll the tidal sandbar of Sand Island (Pulau Pasir)
From / person(~$74 USD)
Rp 1,190,000
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