Indonesia Nusantara: Photo Story: Tidung Island

People in Jakarta are very frustrated with their daily activities. They spend a lot of time in traffic jam, stressful working environment and pollution exposure. It is very understandable that between these tiring activity in jakarta, people need to escape and enjoy their lives. One of the most favorite places is Tidung Island in Kepulauan Seribu (literally means A Thousand Island) district in the north of Jakarta.

Tidung Island is one of the villages in South Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu selatan), Thousand Islands regency, Jakarta, Indonesia. Although Thousand Island is a district of the crowded and busy Jakarta, the situation is very different in here. Only about 3 hours boating from Jakarta main land with passenger ship, Tidung is well known for escape and leisure time. A few tips to go to thousand islands are they have specific islands with different range of prices to stay, and also some specific islands only for certain activities. For example, the price range for Tidung Island is much lower than Bidadari, where the price of a hotel room in Bidadari Island is about the same with Tidung’s whole tour package! Indeed, different price means different facilities, but never think that you will get rubbish facilities in Tidung. You’ll stay in homey local houses with air conditioned room and prime hospitality. Also free bicycle to go around the Island! It is not a hotel, but to interact with the local will be unforgettable moment.

There are many activities you can do in Tidung Island. You may watch the sunset, watch the sunrise, bicycling all over the island (there’s no car in the island), snorkeling(are you prepared enough for snorkeling? See snorkeling tricks here), fishing, banana boat, etc.

Banana Boat in Tidung Island

But there’s one unique activity you can do here. Tidung island is divided into two part, namely, Tidung Besar (Large Tidung) and Tidung Kecil (Small Tidung) Island. They are connected by a long bridge called the Bridge of Love by locals. There are many people jump from this bridge to take some photos. The height of the bridge is about 3-5 meters, depend on the sea level.

Jumping from the Bridge, Tidung

It is very important to see the situation before you jump from the bridge, since the banana boat and speed boat uses the channel below the bridge too.And after you jump, you should swim to the edge because many other people will jump after you.

Jumping From the Bridge Feels Great!

These activities are really important for people in Jakarta to release stress, and if you stay for some days in Jakarta, Tidung Island is worth a visit. Usually a tour package will need 3 days/2 nights, and all the activities all around the island can be done without rush. Also, don't forget to prepare yourselves with enough clothes and important kits while in Tidung. To blend with the local, it is better for you to know some Indonesian travel phrases so they will happily play with you, maybe even some discount

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