Laskar Pelangi Replica School
Replika SD Muhammadiyah Gantong
A replica of the dilapidated wooden primary school from the film Laskar Pelangi (The Rainbow Troops), and a popular photo spot in Gantong, East Belitung.
The bestselling Indonesian novel The Rainbow Troops (Laskar Pelangi) by Andrea Hirata recounts his childhood at a poor Islamic primary school in Gantong. The adapted film was a huge success. The original school building no longer exists, so the town rebuilt a crooked wooden schoolhouse exactly as it appears in the film. Its classrooms contain old desks and a blackboard. It is a must-visit photo spot for Indonesian tourists. Entry is free, though donations are welcome. It is in East Belitung, about 85 km from Tanjung Pandan, roughly 1.5 hours by car, and is often visited together with the Museum Kata Andrea Hirata and Kampoeng Ahok.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Museum Kata Andrea Hirata
- Kampoeng Ahok
- Manggar
- Vihara Dewi Kwan Im (Burong Mandi)
- Batu Mentas Tarsier Sanctuary
- Kaolin Lake
- Tanjung Pandan Town & Kong Djie Coffee
- Museum Tanjung Pandan