a pleasant experience while documenting a place to visit a beautiful place. I like to join a local guide because I can share information about good food places and fun family recreations to make it easier for visitors to find something interesting in my city.
According to the story of the local community, it was said that there used to be a ship sailing from Celebes Island (Sulawesi) carrying sacks containing thousands of tons of rice to Bontang. However, the ship was wrecked and wrecked and hit by a big wave, which required the loads of ships which contained a lot of rice to be washed away and cover a portion of the water surface around the island. Finally, the surrounding community named the island as Wet Rice.
From Bontang City to Beras Basah Island, the journey ranges from one hour using the Ketinting boat from Tanjung Laut Harbor, Bontang. By renting fishing boats, to enjoy the maritime charm offered by the island which has a white sand beach. The ship departs from a wooden pier in the Bontang Kuala area, Bontang. Very clear sea water. from the boat, can see the green of the sea plants at the bottom. Even occasionally small fish are seen faintly down there. The most popular activities of tourists are snorkeling and diving. Because around the beach inhabited by coral reefs or colorful coral. There is also a graft coral which was deliberately planted by the Bontang City Government. In addition, there are also many types of ornamental fish that swim between corals. The island is guarded by fishermen.