Tanjung Ngidiun in Kei Kecil Island, Southeast Maluku Regency
Located in the Northwest of Kei Kecil Island, Tanjung Ngidiun becomes one of popular tourist spots in Kei Archipelago. Not only it has good sea scenery, but it also offers a serene atmosphere. In a nutshell, it is a good place to enjoy the nature. Also, it belongs to Dertawun Village and the locals have chosen it as their favorite place to relax and eradicate stresses. In fact, this beautiful cape is also popular among outsiders or those who live in other provinces. It can be a good reason to visit Kei Archipelago, after all.
The Nuance
In terms of appearance, Tanjung Ngidiun is the combination of numerous beauties. These include the crystal clear water, lush trees, and sloppy land. Some rocks are also seen in that location, on which visitors can sit while enjoying the sea scenery. When it comes to the water, it is shallow and beautiful. Not to mention it is safe for swimming. Even kids are able to play in it, as long as with the parents’ supervision. On top of that, the cape has not many visitors so it offers calming nuance!
Exploring Tanjung Ngidiun
Tanjung Ngidiun is actually a cape with beautiful scenery. Due to this reason, sightseeing becomes the most favorite activity there. That means tourists are able to enjoy stunning views of nature and mesmerizing sunset. Not to mention they have the chance to capture all those attractions using a digital camera. In a nutshell, sightseeing and photography are quite recommended when exploring Ngidiun Cape. It is even possible to enjoy drawing or arts in this area. What visitors need are only a good background and a perfect location. That’s all.
The next thing to do in Tanjung Ngidiun is to explore the white sand. Somehow, it also features beautiful coastal area with its stunning sand. The texture is good, as well. No wonder, some visitors would likely to enjoy a small adventure in this area. The purpose is to feel the breezy atmosphere and find some unique objects in that area. In order to avoid problems, it is better to wear proper footwear and equipment. Not to mention travelers need to carry bottled water, as the weather is quite hot at noon.
At the end of the day, tourists can go back to Dertawun Village. This traditional settlement is located near to cape, after all. The question is what people can do there. It is as simple as enjoying local foods and getting closer to the locals. The villagers are curious about visitors, so they are quite approachable. As long as tourists are able to speak the local language, they can talk to the villagers easily. As an alternative, hiring an interpreter is a good idea!
Nearby Attractions
- Naineer Island
- Ngav Island
- Ngurbloat Beach
How to Get There
Reaching Tanjung Ngidiun is easy, as travelers can use Kabupaten Street from Langgur City. What about outsiders? For those coming from Jakarta, the first destination is Dumatubin Airport in Langgur. From there, they can take any transportation service to Tanjung Ngidiun and the trip takes about 3-4 hours.
Where to Stay
- Charly Inn
- Mega Mulia Motel
- Evalin Inn
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