Tidung Island and the Beauty of Tourism
Enjoying marine tourism on Tidung Island is indeed very fun to fill vacation time. Natural scenery such as beach sand, waves, and underwater scenery, as if we were immersed in the stunning natural charm. Views like this can usually be found on an island that is specifically for maritime excursions.
Well, in DKI Jakarta Province you can find amazing views of marine tourism. Maybe Jakarta is famous for its population density and traffic jams, but who would have thought that DKI Jakarta Province has many amazing beautiful islands that can be an alternative for marine tourism.
Tidung Island in the Thousand Islands, a small island that is still part of the DKI Jakarta Province. One of the beautiful islands in the Thousand Islands. Tidung Island is famous throughout Indonesia and even abroad for its panoramic views of natural beauty, the friendliness of the people, and the uniqueness of its tourism.
Tidung Island Tourism Activities
Tidung Island is very famous for its beautiful beaches and sand, and this has indeed become a favorite destination for tourists, especially Jakarta residents during the holidays. The condition of the island is surrounded by white sandy beaches dotted with dark palm trees. If you visit Tidung Island and you want to explore all areas of the island, don't forget to rent a bicycle around the island, guaranteed you can feel a different atmosphere.
Tidung Island which consists of two main islands, Tidung Kecil Island (Tidung Kecil) Tidung Besar Island (Tidung Besar). The two Tidung Islands are connected by a bridge made of iron and wood about 0.43 km long, the Bridge of Love or commonly called the Bridge of Love, which is one of the tourist icons of Tidung Island. So, it is not surprising that Tidung Island, which is located in the Thousand Islands, has become a prima donna for tourists who want to spend their holidays on the island, especially on weekends.
Snorkeling on Tidung Island
Snorkeling is the right activity to do in the sea waters of Tidung Island. The clear water allows us to see various living creatures under the water with beautiful coral reefs. If you don't bring snorkeling equipment, you can rent it with prices starting from IDR 35,000. To enjoy a more beautiful view, you can rent a boat to reach some beautiful places under the sea. If you want to visit Tidung Island, here are some of your favorite places on Tidung Island:
Tidung Island Love Bridge
This bridge is nicknamed "Bridge of Love" for the bridge is a link between Tidung Kecil Island (Tidung Kecil) and Tidung Besar Island (Tidung Besar). This bridge is shaped like an arch, but interpreting the bridge of love is a bridge between the heart's connection with another person. The Love Bridge is believed to be a means to repair the bridge between two lovers or family relationships.
Despite the myth, the Bridge of Love has always been made for many activities, one of which is jumping high from 33 feet, taking pictures, watching the sunrise, and many more activities that can be done here. No wonder many visitors make the Love Bridge a favorite place on Tidung Island.
East Cape of Tidung Island
A tourist center where East Tanjungan is east of Tidung Island which offers many facilities and activities ranging from culinary specialties from Tidung Island, water sports, white-sand beaches, accessories typical of Tidung Island, and many more.
West Cape of Tidung Island
Tanjungan Barat is the west end of Tidung Island, the distance to get to Tanjungan Barat from the village center is about 10 minutes or less by bicycle, for those who like cycling we recommend you to visit this place because you can see the beauty around the island. To reach Tanjongan Barat, you will pass through a small forest or commonly called "Kebun" and through a small village called "Kampung Baru".
Whispering Sand Tidung Island
This beach is nicknamed "Noisy Sand" because this sand beach is like whispering if the pine trees are exposed to the wind so that the sound seems to be whispering. Whispering Sand Beach is located in the west of Tidung Island, precisely after passing Kampung Baru. This beach is also very beautiful to make your moments with friends while on Tidung Island.
Tidung Island Virgin Sand
As the name implies, this Virgin Sand Beach seems to have never been touched by anyone, a wide stretch of beach sand located near Tidung Kecil beach. You have to visit this island, but it's a shame because Panta Pasir Perawan is only visible at the appointed time, which is when the seawater is receding, if you are the lucky person to step your foot on the sand, then don't forget to capture it because it doesn't all tourists get this rare opportunity.
Well, for those of you who are interested in visiting Tidung Island, before spending too much money. Why? because a vacation on this island is relatively cheap to travel with a lot of people. Starting from transportation, lodging, and cheap culinary.
Tips for Traveling to Tidung Island
Travel time to reach Tidung Island is not too long. By using a ferry from Muara Angke Port, Jakarta, the time it takes is only about 2 to 3 hours. The boat schedule is available to Tidung Island around 7:00 am So don't be too late so you don't get left behind by the boat which is the only transportation to Tidung Island.
In addition, to enjoy all the beauty of Tidung Island, the cost required is not too large, with enough cash starting from IDR300,000 to IDR500,000, you can already enjoy the beauty of Tidung Island, boat tickets (back and forth), food, equipment snorkeling to swim in the sea waters of Tidung Island, guide and enjoy fresh grilled fish of Tidung Island and at night on the beach of Tidung island.
Just for your information, Tidung Island is one of several islands in the Thousand Islands. Tidung Island is also one of the most beautiful islands in the Thousand Islands with its underwater beauty. It's no wonder that many tour operators or excursions include Tidung Island in their destinations, so they can allow you to go to Tidung Island by purchasing a tour package. This island is also one of the most visited islands by tourists in the Thousand Islands apart from Pari Island and Pramuka Island which are famous for captive scaly turtles.
So, after you finish your trip on Tidung Island, you can immediately continue your journey on some of the other beautiful islands in the Thousand Islands.