So far, the most famous natural beauty in Papua is Raja Ampat. But actually, in various parts of Papua, there are also many enchanting places. However, it is not as popular as Raja Ampat. For example, Tubir Seram Island. Where is the island located, and what is so special about it?
Tubir Island, Fakfak Hidden Paradise
It is no wonder that Papua has become the ideal place for many people, especially those tired of the urban atmosphere. Both its natural resources and its tourism sector. Because, indeed, the natural beauty of Papua is more unexposed than exposed.
And also, its natural resources are very potent, ranging from gold to valuable spices. One of them is Tubir Seram Island, which is a tourist area in West Papua and is located across from Fakfak City. This island has an extraordinary natural beauty but has not been too exposed. So this island is often called a hidden paradise in Fakfak Papua.
Then Tubir Seram Island also has a lot of superior and classy tourism potential. So the Indonesian government should manage and maintain Papua, especially Tubir Seram Island.
When you go to Fakfak City, you can see the panorama when you face the open sea. One interesting thing about this island is that you can get to the island on foot without taking a boat when the tide is low.
But if the tide is high, you must take a boat and travel for about 45 minutes. We can take the boat from the Polisi Air harbor.
Best Things to Do on Tubir Island
Like other attractions in Papua, you can do various exciting activities on Tubir Island, especially those related to nature and history. What are they?
1. Visiting Fakfak Hero Statue
When you arrive at Tubir Island, you will be treated to a view of clean white sand. In addition, there is also a statue of the Fakfak hero that stands tall and tall.
The hero statue wears typical Fakfak traditional clothes and carries two weapons. Where the statue faces Fakfak City. The figure depicted in the statue is Krapangit Gewab.
Krapangit Gewab is a hero from Fakfak. The statue was erected to commemorate the history of the struggle of the Fakfak people in 1900. Krapangit Gewab led the struggle.
The struggle was aimed at expelling the colonizing Dutch. So that when the Fakfak people see the statue. Please note that Fakfak City is the oldest district on the Papua peninsula. So the statue is a historical symbol as a reminder of the struggle of the Papuan people.
2. The Beauty of the Beach
The beach on Tubir Seram Island is very beautiful. The sea water is very clear, and the waves are not big, so swimming is very comfortable while relaxing the body.
When the sun begins to go down, the view of this beach is even more beautiful and mesmerizing. Because the sky looks red and the shadows seen in the seawater are so beautiful.
The beach is also very suitable for picnics with the family. Because there are facilities that support picnics, such as gazebos or kiosks. So you don’t need to worry when you need items or ingredients for cooking.
3. Swimming and Exploring Underwater
Sandiaga Uno, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, once visited Tubir Seram Island. According to him, the most memorable thing he felt was swimming on the jetty of Tubir Seram Island.
Sandiaga stated that behind this island is a dive spot with a hammer shark and a pygmy pip horse. According to him, the spot has the potential to become a classy tourist spot because the underwater appearance of the pier is very interesting.
All this beauty will be preserved if every visitor knows the importance of cleanliness because the beauty of nature will be quickly damaged if it is adversely affected by the accumulation of garbage in any place.
Moreover, the garbage is plastic waste, so it is very dangerous for the natural ecosystem. So far, Tubir Seram Island is still very clean and well maintained. This is because the local people love nature, and nature also loves them.
Thus, we review Tubir Seram Island as a hidden paradise in Fakfak, West Papua. Wherever you go, respect the prevailing culture. Keep your speech as good as possible so that you will be received in a friendly manner.
