About Tanah Kuning Beach
Tanah Kuning Beach is a coastal beach located in Tanah Kuning village, Tanjung Palas Timur sub-district, Bulungan Regency, North Kalimantan, Indonesia. Facing the Sulawesi Sea on the east coast of Borneo, it is known for its stretch of light brownish-yellow sand from which it takes its name. The beach is a local recreational area offering open sea views, calm coastal scenery, and surrounding mangrove and village landscapes.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect an open sandy shoreline facing the Sulawesi Sea with views of the coastline and fishing boats. The setting is rural and relatively undeveloped, bordered by village settlement and mangrove areas. Visitors can walk along the beach, enjoy sea views, take photographs, and observe local coastal activity. The area is used for casual recreation and relaxation rather than developed resort tourism.
Key highlights
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Sandy shoreline with distinctive yellowish-brown sand
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Open views over the Sulawesi Sea on the east coast of Borneo
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Rural coastal village setting in Tanah Kuning
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Adjacent mangrove areas and estuarine landscape
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Local fishing activity and coastal scenery