Development of Tourist Attractions at the Sinka Island Park Tourism Destination, Selatan Singkawang District

Abstract

This research was conducted to find out about the potential for tourist attractions and development of attractions at the Sinka Island Park tourist attraction, which is located in Sedau Village, South Singkawang District with enchanting natural potential. However, there are only a lot of tourists visiting on certain days, while there are few on normal days. The aim of this research is to analyze the potential and determine the development of attractions at Sinka Island Park. The method used in this research is qualitative. Data collection was carried out through observation and interviews. The potential that exists in Sinka Island Park is natural potential, artificial potential, cultural potential and cultural historical potential. The development of attractions based on the potential of Sinka Island Park is as follows: seeing the Antar Ajong process, showing entertainment such as performing arts, planting coral reefs, children's games, taking photos, selling or renting sand play equipment, renting fishing equipment, renting tents, selling and or rent out barbecue ingredients and equipment, sell typical Malay food such as spicy porridge, sell healthier drinks such as green bean juice and fruit ice, sell typical Sinka Island Park souvenirs such as key chains symbolizing the 12 sio animals, sell typical Sedau souvenirs namely Belacan made by the Sedau people