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Weekend Trip: Meet Labubu-like monkeys, island hop and sip honey in Belitung
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Belitung ticks all the boxes for a tropical island getaway that is a far cry from Bali’s frenetic crowds and traffic.
PHOTOS: TANJUNG KELAYANG RESERVE
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- Belitung, a Unesco Geopark in Indonesia, offers a tropical getaway with geological treasures and biodiversity, rivaling Bali but without the crowds.
- Changi Airport Group is exploring direct flights to Belitung, potentially making it an attractive destination, following Garuda Indonesia's previous short-lived route.
- Visitors can explore Peramun Hill to see the endangered Tarsier Belitung and enjoy island hopping with diving, snorkelling, and fishing activities.
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BELITUNG, Indonesia – I know I have caught the attention of my well-travelled friends when they gush over my Instagram Stories on Belitung Island and leave comments asking, “Where is this?”
Named a Unesco Global Geopark for its geological treasures and biodiversity, the Indonesian island ticks all the boxes for a tropical island getaway that is a far cry from Bali’s frenetic crowds and traffic.
