Pongkar Beach
Pongkar Beach
3.5
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Lost In Asia
Singapore, Singapore3,530 contributions
Jun 2019
Came here after the waterfall, it is a nice long stretch of beach.
Quiet and very local, there is not much to do except to swim or sun tan.
Perhaps it was a weekday that we visited, thus we do not see any vendor hawking food and drinks.
If you look far enough, you can see Singapore in the distance.
Quiet and very local, there is not much to do except to swim or sun tan.
Perhaps it was a weekday that we visited, thus we do not see any vendor hawking food and drinks.
If you look far enough, you can see Singapore in the distance.
Written September 24, 2019
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Jeff
Singapore, Singapore650 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Visit Pantai Pongkar and was amazed to find such a quiet beach where I could sit down and relax. But my driver told me not to visit during Public Holidays as the beach will be filled with people.
Written August 4, 2017
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82Ary2014
Porto, Portugal63 contributions
Nov 2017 • Friends
It's a normal beach with a nice view. The water is with a nice temperature. What I didn't liked is that the beach has sludge. Without sludge it would be a real nice beach. Around you can find fruit and noodles to eat. In sum it's good if you want to refresh yourself.
Written November 19, 2017
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Peter T
79 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
This is recommended as one of the MUST see spots in Karimun Island. The water seems Good, but the beach lacks the BEAUTIFUL White sands as in Pelawan Beach. The view is acceptable, BUT No WOWs !! From the set up, it seems less activities here. Visit it JUST for the exposure !!
Written April 5, 2023
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invisible999
Virginia City, NV984 contributions
Aug 2019
You need to adjust your expectations - this is a _local_ beach for _local_, so don't expect any tourist infrastructure.Also, you should not be surprised if find the beach deserted.
What is good that beach is clean - no visible trash, except occasional empty plastic bottle. The beach is located to opposite side of the biggest and well known other beach Pantai Palawan. However, contrary to Palawan, temperature is cooler, even in the middle of the day and there is constant breeze.
Water is very murky and not clean - you do not want to go inside. Also, better to bring your own food and water - you should not expect to get something on place.
This beach connects to another beach - Pantai Ketam which is quite similar but has at least several desks/cheers to sit down.
What is good that beach is clean - no visible trash, except occasional empty plastic bottle. The beach is located to opposite side of the biggest and well known other beach Pantai Palawan. However, contrary to Palawan, temperature is cooler, even in the middle of the day and there is constant breeze.
Water is very murky and not clean - you do not want to go inside. Also, better to bring your own food and water - you should not expect to get something on place.
This beach connects to another beach - Pantai Ketam which is quite similar but has at least several desks/cheers to sit down.
Written August 12, 2019
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RoamerWanderer89
New Delhi, India603 contributions
Oct 2018 • Solo
Clean beach near riau islands. Must come here if you're nearby. Don't forget your camera and sun screen lotion!!
Written January 3, 2019
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Fred here, I am interested to visit Tanjong Balai. I can understand mandarin. I need a good and honest driver
Written January 20, 2018
next month we will visit tanjung balai .I need a transport with driver.any one can help
Written October 23, 2017
Hi JeffKGY,
Wanted to visit Karimun Island. But it seen not much thing to do when i read trip advisor. Any recommend for this island?
Thank you.
Niki
Written September 21, 2017
If you can speak Mandarin, I know a good driver there. Let me know if you need his contact.
Written September 21, 2017
Are there any public showers or washrooms here to change? Any stalls or restaurants around selling food and drinks?
Written August 24, 2017
Yes, they have public showers but really dirty. Would reccomend you bring your own towels to dry up, and go back to your hotel to shower. There are local stalls selling drinks and snacks.
Written August 31, 2017
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