Mount Menumbung
Mount Menumbung (355 meters) a rather high hill in the neighborhood of Mentok (North West Banka) stands as a memorial to the history of the Indonesian nation. It was built in 1932 during the DUTCH occupation period by Bangka Tin Winning Bedrijf (BTW) as a V.I.P. Guest House on the top of Mount Menumbung, is about 500 M above sea level.
Our former President Soekarno and the Vice President Moh. Hatta stayed in the guesthouse during their exile in 1949. Foreign missions came there for negotiating with our former President; the plane from UNCI (United Nations Commission for Indonesia) flew back and forth from Jakarta to Bangka Island during that period. This place is also called as Wisma Ranggam. The room, which was used, by the late President as well as his car is still can be seen in the building. Many Indonesians still like to visit this place of pilgrimage and see the well-kept personal belongings of the two former leaders, which are still in the compound.
Family Destinations In Bangka Belitung Island
Find the History of Bangka at the Pangkal Pinang Tin MuseumThe Tin Museum was officially opened on August 2, 1997. This museum displays the history of tin mining on Bangka Island which contains historical objects and tin mining dioramas. In addition, visitors can also watch the making of crafts from tin. The best part is that admission to the museum is free. In addition, if you want to find food around Bangka Belitung, there are many places to eat that you can choose from. The dining options available in Bangka-Belitung…
The Places in Bangka Belitung Island That Interesting to Visit
Have you ever visited Bangka Island? Bangka Belitung or Bangka Island is a province of Indonesia, which is located on the island of Sumatra. Although not as popular as Bali or Lombok, it has beautiful beaches, white sand, amazing coral reefs, and giant granite rocks. Some of them are rarely visited at all. To experience the untouched splendor of “Island of the Gods” at its best, travel with an experienced local guide, or arrange your own transportation. Enjoy the white sands of Bembang Beach in West BangkaBecause Bangka-Belitung has many…
Soekarno’s Exile at Menumbing Mountain, Bangka Island, Bangka Belitung
Located in Muntok area in the northwest of the island of Bangka, Mount Menumbing has a height of about 355 meters above sea level. At Mount Menumbing, there is an exile pension of Indonesia’s first President Bung Karno and Vice President Bung Hatta by the Dutch during 1948-1949 on the island of Bangka. The exile pension is guarded by the family who is also Abdi Dalem Sultan Palace of Yogyakarta, since generation to generation, where since day one they have responsibility to maintain Bung Karno and Bung Hatta during their…
Romodang Beach, Bangka
Romodang Beach Romodang beach is located in Belinyu area, north Bangka 77 km from Sungailiat. We can see the very dramatic sunset at noon from this beach and those who like fishing, this is the perfect place to go for it. Moreover, this beach is always visited by those who want to spend time with family and friends for recreational holiday. One of characteristics from this beach is on the stone gate before reaching the beach. Local society call this gate as “Batu Belah Tangkup” or sandwich stone. Another characteristic…
