00:00Pulau Bawah is one of the exclusive destinations in Indonesia located in the Anambas Islands cluster, Riau Islands province.
00:11This island is part of Kiabu village, South Siantan sub-district.
00:17Geographically, the archipelago is located between 2 degrees 31.05 minutes 5 seconds north latitude and 106 degrees 2 minutes 48 seconds east longitude.
00:30It is strategically located in the waters of the South China Sea, which directly borders 3 countries, namely Malaysia, Vietnam, and Thailand.
00:43And consists of 5 small islands, such as Bawah Island, Sanggah Island, Murbah Island, Lindi Island, and Elang Island.
01:00Bawah Island has 3 natural lagoons with clear turquoise sea water,
01:09surrounded by 13 pristine white sandy beaches.
01:14A combination of calm lagoons and gently stretching beaches,
01:18creating a tropical paradise-like scene.
01:21The sea water is so clear that coral reefs and small fish are clearly visible from the surface.
01:33This area is part of an international marine conservation,
01:37with coral reefs that are still active,
01:40and is home to a variety of marine life,
01:43such as Napoleon fish, Turtles, and Crustaceans.
01:46Activities such as snorkeling and scuba diving are available here,
01:53which allows visitors to dive to a depth of 30 meters,
01:57to enjoy the spectacular underwater beauty.
02:01Even night snorkeling is also available,
02:05to see active marine life in the dark.
02:16This 100 hectares of green plants,
02:20is a tropical rainforest that surrounds the island.
02:24Inside, it is equipped with challenging trekking trails.
02:28Visitors can explore the small hills,
02:31while listening to various endemic birds chirping,
02:34and at the same time see wildlife,
02:36like a monitor lizard in its natural habitat directly.
02:39The forests here also play an important role,
02:44as a balancer of the island ecosystem.
02:47But did you know, the luxury resort on this island,
02:50designed with ecotourism principles,
02:53using natural materials such as bamboo and wood,
02:56without damaging the environment.
02:58Facilities such as overwater bungalows,
03:00which faces directly onto the lagoon.
03:02While the beachfront suite provides private access to the beach.
03:12But unfortunately, this resort limits the number of visitors,
03:16where there is only a maximum of 70 people per day
03:19to preserve nature on this island.
03:29Apart from enjoying the beauty of the sea and forest,
03:32Visitors can also sail around the lagoon
03:35with a sailing boat provided by the resort.
03:38Then stargazing at night,
03:41where the clear sky shows off the beauty of the Milky Way.
03:46There is also a mid-ocean spa,
03:48with professional therapists and natural-themed decoration,
03:51then cycling or trekking to enjoy the view of the island from a height.
04:02The lower island can only be accessed via seaplane from Batam,
04:08which takes about an hour.
04:11You can also go by ship from Tanjung Pinang,
04:14but it takes longer,
04:17which is about 10 to 20 hours.
04:20But this remoteness makes it a very private destination,
04:24suitable for tourists who want to avoid the crowds.
04:27In fact, David Beckham even vacationed on this island.
04:35which strengthens its reputation as an elite destination.
04:39So are you guys interested in coming here,
04:41or has anyone been here?
04:43Please share your experiences in the comments column.
04:46With a combination of natural beauty,
04:49environmental sustainability,
04:50and exclusive facilities,
04:53Bawah Island deserves to be called one of the best tropical paradises in Asia.
04:57Its existence reminds us,
04:59how important it is to maintain a balance between tourism and nature conservation.
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