The capital of Central Java, Semarang is a historic city that was used as a trading post by famed 15th century Chinese sailor, Cheng Ho. Many historic buildings from the time of the Dutch occupation still stand to this very day. The strong Chinese ethnicity is felt as many influences branch out to the local culture and cuisine. As a port city, Semarang is one of the gateways to Karimun Jawa, a chain of islands which offers spectacular diving and snorkeling.
Tanjung Pandan is the largest city found on the island of Belitung, in the province of Bangka-Belitung. Here you can discover a variety of unique tourist attractions to enjoy and mostly connected to the beach. The island is encircled by unspoiled white sand beaches, calm crystal clean waters. One of the most visited beaches near Tanjung Pandan is Tanjung Tinggi, due to its massive round boulders, made smooth by the ocean. The location was used in the Indonesian film titled \'Laskar Pelangi\'.