Manggar is the capital city of East Belitung Regency on the island of Belitung, Indonesia.

Understand

History

In the 1860s, Dutch prospectors of the Billiton Maatschappij explored the area and established the mining district of Burung Mandi Lenggang. In 1863, a tin mine was established on the right banks of the Manggar River, and the district was renamed to Manggar district in 1866. Manggar was opened to immigration of foreign orientals on 8 October 1871, which is selected as the establishment date for the district.

In late 1945, during the early stages of the Indonesian National Revolution, Dutch authorities reoccupied the town although they encountered some resistance from the newly formed Indonesian Armed Forces. After Indonesian independence, the Manggar District was one of the four districts comprising the island of Belitung by the 1980s. Manggar became the seat of the East Belitung Regency after its formation in 2003.

See

Beaches

• 1 Nyiur Melambai Beach. Take some photos with giant satam stones or giant coffee cups in the background. (updated Sep 2023)
• 2 Serdang Beach. Aside from viewing the beach, you can also but some freshly caught fishes from local fishermen,. (updated Sep 2023)
• 3 Menara Beach. A beach filled with decorative writings. (updated Sep 2023)

Lakes

• 4 Kulong Minyak Lake. (updated Sep 2023)

Eat

• 1 Fega Restaurant, Jl. Assalam No. 10, ☏ +62 719 91114. A restaurant that has a view of the lake emptying into the sea. Have a taste of the fish head gangan, seafood, or a snack with your coffee. 

Drink

Warkop (coffee shops) are abundant at every corner and that's where the population meets, for a siesta or a social talk.

• 1 Warung Kopi Atet, Jl. Manggar. Perhaps the most famous coffee shop. Accompany your cup of Joe (or cup of tea) with snacks, eggs, or indomie (the infamous instant noodle brand). one cup from Rp5,000. 

Sleep

This guide uses the following price ranges for a standard double room:
Budget	less than Rp500,000
Mid-range	Rp500,000-Rp750,000
Splurge	more than Rp750,000

Budget

• 1 Oasis Hotel, Jl. Raya Gantung no. 1, Damar. Basic hotel at the east coast, close to the Burung Mandi Beach. From Rp 300,000. 

Mid-range

• 2 Guest Hotel Manggar, Jl. Eks Bioskop Mega, Lipat Kajang 2. If you are stuck, or decided to tuck yourself at the east coast, this is the best accommodation available. Limited number of rooms, but modern and fancy. doubles from Rp500,000. 

Go next

• Tanjung Pandan, Belitung regency capital city.