The Important and Challenge of Tidung Island

Tidung island is one of the islands in thousand island district, north part of Jakarta. There is so many good stories about this island, how clear the water and how affordable to go there. This island consists of 2 parts, the main island called “Tidung Besar” (big one) and the small island called “Tidung Kecil”. Now both of these islands are connected by a wooden bridge that is very beautiful.

The important tourism in Indonesia

I think Tidung island is very important for tourism in Indonesia, because there is wonderful place to go. Tidung island has only 200 meters wide, with a length of about 5 km, and surrounded by shallow beach overgrown with coral and white shades that look beautifully. Tidung Island is a unique place, especially for marine tourism and diving. The coral reef ecosystems in this island is still natural and good enough, especially when snorkeling or diving activities in the edge area. The research activities are also often done in this area. This beach does not have big waves because the cluster of corals and coral reefs around the beach are able to withstand the waves, it is safe enough for swimming and also the island is very comfortable to be used as place of recreation for the people who want to enjoy the atmosphere of the island with a low cost. And also there is a place the Bridge of Love you can go. Actually, the love bridge is a bridge that connects Big Tidung and Small Tidung. Enjoy a walk along this bridge is an interesting experience. You can watch the enchanting sea panorama with blue sea water, beautiful coral reefs, up to watch the sunset. Clear ocean water and white sand beach, is very beautiful to be enjoyed. Enchantment of the sun in the morning and evening is the beautiful scenery every day. So do not be surprised if the backpacker call this island as a new paradise for lovers of community tourism.

The difficult challenge for tourism in Indonesia

I think the accommondation it’s hard enough, first you can use by train to Jakarta Kota Station at early morning. After that you can continued by public transport and then you should arrive Muara Angke at 6.30am. From the port in Muara Angke, you should take the boat quickly, because the boat only pick up passengers in the morning . So don’t get left the boat or you will get regret. It’s need 3 hours the boats going to the Tidung Islands and could hardly be described as the last word in boat building technology. Ours was pretty much a typical Indonesian wooden vessel, with a roof so low that only midgets or children under the age of 7 could actually get onboard without having to bend. Power was provided by a small Honda engine strapped on at the stern. And so, with the boat only about three times overcapacity, hope it don’t sink. All was well for an hour or so, but midway between Jakarta and the island, the seas started to get a bit choppy and, in no time at all, there were no more smiley faces, and pretty much everyone was puking their guts out as the Sunda Straits churned our stomachs over and over in a torturous ride of passage. It was an exhausting trip with challenge but I’m sure, you will get enjoyment when you arrived the island.