Riung Island is a hidden paradise in the southeast of Indonesia, precisely in East Nusa Tenggara. This island not only offers beautiful nature, but also local knowledge and a unique culture. Riung Island is known for its beautiful fishermen's underwater park and amazes tourists. The communities around Riung Island generally still work as fishermen or farmers.
However, as tourism has developed in NTT, the local people are now involved in the tourism industry. By subscribing to tourists, they sell locally caught fish and produce as staples to homestay managers and food vendors. When visiting Riung Island for the first time, tourists will be greeted with beautiful beaches and calm seas. However, the charm of the island of Riung does not lie only in this: under the surface of the sea there is an extraordinary wealth of coral reefs and fish. Underwater wonders come to life when you visit Rutong Island, a 30-minute boat ride away. On Rutong Island, tourists enjoy an enchanting underwater fish garden.
Visitors can snorkel and dive at this location. Riung Island is not only an underwater park, but also has several small islands with interesting attractions. For example, the island of Ontoloe with a landscape of coral hills and clean white sand. Other than that, Tiga Island and Ifole Island also have very interesting snorkeling spots. When visiting Ifole Island, tourists will be amazed by the beautiful rows of coconut palms and white sand beaches. Riung Island has not only natural charm, but also local wisdom and culture that must be preserved. Visitors can see the traditional houses there and talk to the locals about their daily life. They also offer tourist activities in the form of batik courses, rice cultivation or dinners with the locals. The culture and natural beauty of Riung Island is the main attraction. Although not as famous as Bali or Lombok, the simplicity and beauty offered by Riung Island is unique in itself and cannot be found in other kingdoms. All the visitors will definitely feel busy doing these tourist activities. No wonder Riung Island is often a destination for tourists who want to experience the beauty and local wisdom of Indonesia.
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