Condé Nast TravelerSep 23, 2026Slow-Traveling Through Belitung, the Indonesian Island Now Designated as a UNESCO GeoparkBelitung is home to Triassic granite formations, the endangered Belitung tarsier and pangolins, and absolutely pristine beaches.10 things in this storyBukit PeramunTrailPark with ironwood and wild fig trees, summit at sunset.Batu KemberSightTwin Rocks used to confirm readiness for marriage.Sheraton BelitungHotelBuilt with handmade clay bricks and renggadai wood.Billiton Ekobeach RetreatHotelOffers beach villas made from dolken logs.Blue Mind ExperiencePlaceTour company offering boat trips through the reserve.Kelayang IslandSightLocals sit in bamboo huts, visitors can visit Kelayang Cave.Kelayang CaveSightCave on Kelayang Island with hanging bats.Lengkuas IslandSightFeatures a 19th-century Dutch lighthouse and nearby reef.BICA CeramicPlaceRecreates Satam stone replicas using Belitung clay.Sepiak BelitungPlaceBatik brand showcasing Belitung motifs.Read the full piece at Condé Nast Traveler →
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