Sebong River

Sebong river trips to see the local fishermen to catch fish is really an interesting sight. Tourists will be invited to some of the techniques to fish using traditional tools such as tangkul, gown and Jala. Tangkul an extensive network of approximately 10 x 8 m, which is specifically used to catch fish belanak. Tangkul usually works at least two people. Fishermen must wait for the fish passage through this tangkul, then once there are signs that the fish were taken belanak it, then once the fishermen pull tangkul the same time. In general, it can take 6-8 hours, depending on the frequency of fish with this giant network.
Also in the same place, tourists can also find other ways of catching fish with boubou and Jala. Bubu is a fish trap of palm wood, a tool normally used to catch crabs. While the pull used by fishermen to catch shrimp. After a fishing technique is completed is displayed, the fishermen tend to offer and invite visitors to try to demonstrate the techniques of catching fish.
The visit usually lasts 2.5 hours will also provide tourists painting landscapes along the river Sebong a wealth of fascinating flora and fauna. During the trip, tourists can see different species of mangrove trees, monkeys, herons, snakes, lizards, king of the birds of Shrimp, "which is still a lot of wandering around the area. Another feature of this river is Sebong the presence of trees by local people called Pohon Kacang-Kacang (walnut), a tree whose leaves become food for Kunang-Kunang, a type of insect that body issued a light at night. If tourists are interested to see these Kunang-Kunang, the journey of the night can be an option. With a guide accompanying the tour, visitors will be asked to acknowledge in detail all information related to the mangrove ecosystem in the river Sebong.
At the end of their visit, tourists will be invited to special areas of Bintan foods, such as Mie and Lendit GongGong Siput. While enjoying the food, visitors will be entertained by local dancers, with traditional Malaysian dances. Tourists are welcome to come and dance with stakeholders. Before leaving, visitors are invited to spend in a typical building of Kelong Malaysian fishermen, in which there are many outlets that offer Bintan souvenirs made by local mothers.
Another thing that makes the trip on the river is Sebong feel special is the mechanism of tourism services were held in clean. Each member of the community involved in the work according to the role and experience. Fishermen by the fishing boat and attractions, the guide in charge of the event with a good guide, a dancer in Malaysia, and mothers in charge of preparing food and crafts. People involved in tourism income is derived in accordance with their respective functions, which are collectively.
Sebong River is located in the village of Sebong Lagoi, the District Sebong Regency Bay Bintan, Riau Islands. To reach the island of Bintan, tourists usually go first to the island of Batam, because the island has become a sort of entrance to the island of Bintan. Access to Batam quite easy, because the island is a Hang Nadim International Airport, which has flights every day in major cities in Indonesia and abroad. If tourists use the sea route, a lot of routes using the ferry to Batam, Sumatra, especially in cities, for example, from Pekanbaru, Dumai, Karimun Islands, Natuna Island, Palembang and Kuala Tungkal in Jambi. Neighboring countries like Singapore and Malaysia, access to Batam instead of a lot easier, because the ferry only once.
The city of Batam, Bintan trip to the port must first pass through the intersection of Lake Punggur, take a taxi at a cost of between Rp 60,000 Rp 65,000. Upon arrival at the port of Lake Punggur, visitors can cross to the island of Bintan in Bintan ferry in the port of Tanjung Pura Sri Pinang, the city designated as the capital of the province of Riau Islands. Transport through Sri Bintan Pura Lake Punggur operate daily from 7:30 am to 8:00 pm, and vice versa. Tourists can choose to use rather large ferry, boat or choose to use a smaller size. Transport Service Management is also flexible in determining rates. Visitors can buy tickets for a trip Rp 35,000 per person, or both inputs go home to 60,000 rupees (November 2008). In addition, tickets already purchased are valid at any time, provided that it is always on time, ie a month.
He arrived in Tanjung Pinang, about 2 hours drive to the village of Sebong Lagoi district of Teluk Sebong, can be reached by taxi, rental car, or travel services. Nearby area attractions Sebong river are extras, such as shelters are run by local people, food stalls, a variety of craft outlets, objects, places of worship, a boutique telecommunications.

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Sebong River is located in the village of Sebong Lagoi, the District Sebong Regency Bay Bintan, Riau Islands. To reach the island of Bintan, tourists usually go first to the island of Batam, because the island has become a sort of entrance to the island of Bintan. Access to Batam quite easy, because the island is a Hang Nadim International Airport, which has flights every day in major cities in Indonesia and abroad. If tourists use the sea route, a lot of routes using the ferry to Batam, Sumatra, especially in cities, for example, from Pekanbaru, Dumai, Karimun Islands, Natuna Island, Palembang and Kuala Tungkal in Jambi. Neighboring countries like Singapore and Malaysia, access to Batam instead of a lot easier, because the ferry only once.