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Voykit pocket guide · Indonesia
Sungai Liat
Spend a half‑day at the beaches and hot spring; stay one night at a beach resort. Total time: 1 day + overnight.
Sungai Liat, capital of Bangka Regency, offers easy beach access and a hot‑spring park. A single day covers the main sights; an overnight lets you relax at a resort.
- Country
- Indonesia
- Best months
- May–Oct (check)
- Avoid
- Jan–Feb (rainy, check)
- Stay
- 1 night
Checked 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change; anything marked (check) is not confirmed.
Essentials
- Currency
- IDR
- Money
- Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.
- Daily spend
- Budget Rp250,000–400,000 excl. bed · Mid Rp400,000–700,000 excl. bed · High Rp700,000+ excl. bed (estimate; check)
- SIM and data
- Telkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.
- Emergency
- Police 110 · Ambulance 118 · General 112
- Plugs
- Types C, F · 230 V · 50 Hz · European round pins.
- Tipping
- Warung: Nothing.; Restaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.; Drivers and guides: Rp50,000–100,000 a day.; Spa: Rp20,000–50,000.
- Water
- Not drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.
- Toilets
- Western in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.
What things cost
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Local coffee | Rp15,000–25,000 |
| Nasi goreng (fried rice) | Rp20,000–35,000 |
| Motorbike rental (per day) | Rp80,000–120,000 |
| Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km)) | Rp30,000–45,000 |
Desk estimates, checked 2026-09; check locally.
Get in
By air
- PGK · Pangkal Pinang Airport
- Taxi or bus about 45 min to Sungai Liat
Typical fares
- Taxi Pangkal Pinang → Sungai Liat
- ≈ Rp150,000, 45 min (check)
- Scooter rental
- ≈ Rp80,000 per day
Show 7 more sections and the pocket cardHideGet around, See and do, Sleep, Phrase card, Etiquette, safety and scams, One and two days, Sources, Pocket card
Get around
Motorbike taxis dominate; rent a scooter for 30–50 km/h (19–31 mph) travel. Beaches are within 5–15 km (3.1–9.3 mi) of town centre; walk or bike where feasible.Motorbike taxis dominate; rent a scooter for 19–31 mph (30–50 km/h) travel. Beaches are within 3.1–9.3 mi (5–15 km) of town centre; walk or bike where feasible.
See and do
Known for
- Parai Tenggiri Beach
- Pemali Hot spring
- Tikus Beach
Day trips
| Where | How | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Parai Tenggiri Beach | Motorbike or taxi, 10 min from town centre | ≈15 min |
| Pemali Hot spring | Motorbike, 12 min north | ≈20 min |
| Tikus Beach | Motorbike, 15 min south | ≈25 min |
Sleep
- Parai Beach Resort
- Beachfront, restaurant, US$50+ per night
- Tanjung Pesona Beach Resort
- Well‑appointed rooms, US$30+ per night
Phrase card
| English | Say or show |
|---|---|
| How much? | Berapa harganya?berapa harganya |
| I would like to go to the beach | Saya ingin pergi ke pantaisaya ingin pergi ke pantai |
| Where is the hot spring? | Di mana pemandian air panas?di mana pemandian air panas |
Etiquette, safety and scams
Etiquette
- Greeting: Light handshake then hand to chest; smile; avoid: Firm grips
- Left hand: Give and receive with the right; avoid: Passing anything with the left
- Temples: Sarong and sash; step around offerings; avoid: Standing higher than priests
- Keeping calm: Patience; indirect requests; avoid: Anger in public
- Pointing: Thumb; avoid: Index finger
Scams and watch-outs
- Roads can be narrow and unpaved near some beaches; drive cautiously.
- Hot spring water can be very hot; follow posted safety signs.
Generally safe for tourists; keep valuables secure and avoid isolated areas after dark.
One and two days
No timed day plan for Sungai Liat yet. Suggested stay: 1 night. Build a day from the list below, mornings for the big sight.
- Parai Tenggiri Beach
- Pemali Hot spring
- Tikus Beach
Sources
Written by Voykit; facts cross-checked against these sources, last desk check 2026-09. Prices, hours and rules change: check on the day.
- Wikidata – Sungai Liat: www.wikidata.org/wiki/Qxxxx
- Wikivoyage: Sungai Liat, revision 4754443 (CC BY-SA 4.0): en.wikivoyage.org/w/index.php?oldid=4754443
Pocket card
Cut along the border and keep it in your wallet. Show the local-script lines to a driver.
Printed from Voykit (/sungai-liat). Written by Voykit; checked 2026-09. Estimates only: confirm prices, hours and entry rules on the day.