Apart from its large islands, Kalimantan also has a myriad of natural attractions that are worth visiting. Many of the natural attractions in Kaliamantan are still natural and there are not many visitors, one of which is Beras Basah Island. This tourist destination is a small island located in the East Makassar Strait and is under the Bontang City government. Let’s take a look at the enchanting natural beauty of Besar Basah Island below.
The name wet rice itself according to residents has two words, namely rice and wet. It is said that there was a ship belonging to the Kutai Sultanate sailing in the Makassar Strait. The ship carries food, one of which is rice. But the ship suddenly sank and spilled all of its belongings.
The location of the food drop is right in shallow water, so the spilled rice does not sink. Instead, it appears almost like a mound, over time this mound turns into a small island. This small island then turns into a white sandy island like rice which is always wet because it is surrounded by the ocean.
the charm of this beauty is what then makes this island get the nickname Wet Rice Island by local residents. This island has a charm under the sea that is fantastic and will spoil the eyes of visitors. Its clear water, calm waves and soft white sand make it a suitable place to be a place to calm the mind.
Lines of coral reefs under the sea are also beautifully decorated with colorful marine life decorations. So that makes this island fun to be a snorkeling spot. You will also encounter grafted corals that were deliberately planted by the Bontang City Government when you dive under the sea.
usually when on vacation to the beach some parents will be a little afraid of the big waves. Especially if you bring your children to the beach, of course there are concerns for parents. However, you don’t need to worry if you visit Beras Basah Beach. Because this beach has waves that are quite calm and has a sloping coastline so it is safe for children to play.
You can try the banana boat game which will invite you to see the whole beach. Parents can even take turns looking after their children and playing banana boat. You can pay around 25 thousand rupiah to try out this game. No less exciting, you can even enjoy young coconuts for free with the condition that you take them from the tree yourself. How pretty exciting right?
