LAMPUNG - INDONESIA DESTINATION & TRAVEL INFORMATION GUIDE

Lampung is strategically located and easily accessible, particularly from Jakarta, its capital, was formerly two separate towns, Tanjungkarang and Telukbetung. In the course of development these town have spread out to one an other to become one single city. Lampung has own traditions, high valued handicraft such as woven cloth, interwoven by gold threads called "tapis".Sumatra elephants, tiger and hundreds of species of bird can be watched at the way Kambas nature reserve. Rafflesia, the biggest flower in the world can be seen when it is blooming at Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, on the southern coastline of sumatra. The province has great potencial in agriculture, however, its population is small.

LAMPUNG : BRIEF HISTORY
Ancient Chinese travel chronicles refer to a place in the most southerly part of Sumatra called "Lamphung" or "place of the southerly winds." Megalithic sculptures discovered in Kebontebu, Kenali, Pugung and Batubedil also help to date the province to Indonesia's greatest maritime empire, Sriwijaya. Strategically located looking towards Krakatau and Java across the Sunda Strait, Lampung has a long history of trade and is still an important gateway into Sumatra, particularly from Jakarta.The Province is generally flat with the highest mountains of Gunung Pesagi, Tanggamas, Seminiung, Sekincau and Raya all being dormant volcanoes. "Bandar Lampung, the Provincial capital, was formerly two separate towns, Tanjungkarang and the port of Telukbetung, which after the infamous eruption of Krakatau were both completely covered in volcanic ash. In the course of development, however, these towns have merged together to become one single city. Being blessed with incredibly fertile soil, agriculture has naturally become the main industry of the province. Clove, coffee and coconut plantations are abundant along the southern coast while pepper, coffee, cassava, cocoa and rice are preferred in the eastern sections of the region. The area around Lake Ranu is primarily a tobacco growing area. The Way Kambas Nature Reserve in the west of the province is a perfect place to see Sumatran elephants being trained to work in thick tropical jungles as well as hundreds of species of exotic birds. Tigers still roam this land although they are rare. The largest flower in the world, Rafflesia, can be seen at the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park.
LAMPUNG : PLACES OF INTEREST
Bandar LampungThe capital of Lampung has several interesting places such as the Museum and the Monument of the Krakatau Eruption, as well as Tapis textiles or art and dance performances.
Museum of LampungLocated of Teuku Umar Street, it can be reached within 15 minutes from the centre of Bandar Lampung. It contains ethnographic and archaeological collections, Chinese ceramics, traditional music instrument, ancient Tapis cloth and ornaments.
Way Kambas Reserve and Way Wako RiverWay Kambas is 2 hours drive from Bandar Lampung. 130,000 hectares of area on Lampung's East coast Way Kambas is the best place to watch wild Sumatra elephants, tigers and many species of birds. Motorboats can be hired at Way Kanan for cruising around and up the river.
Elephant Training CentreWay Kambas Elephanet training is an international project which is partly founded by the World Wildlife Found., The aim of training them is to make the captured elephant be useful to mankind.Most visitor come to Way Kambas to see the training centre and to have an apportunity to ride on an elephant.Simple tourist facilities are available at Way Kanan such as lodges, wooden houses on poles, river boats and observation centre. Way Kambas is accecible by car from Bandar Lampung. The activities and special interst are bird wacthing, jungle tracking, seasons of elephant safari, and river cruises.
Way Kanan RiverHere can sail along Way Kanan and Way Kambas by canoe or boat to watch the surrounding flora and fauna while in the mouth of Way Kambas, we can do fishing and swimming in the morning, we can safari for 2 hours through the prepared track and listening wild animals roaring and birds singing.
KrakatauHere can sail along Way Kanan and Way Kambas by canoe or boat to watch the surrounding flora and fauna while in the mouth of Way Kambas, we can do fishing and swimming in the morning, we can safari for 2 hours through the prepared track and listening wild animals roaring and birds singing.
Pugung Archaeological SiteLocated in Pagung Raharjo village, 40 kms northeast of Bandar Lampung is a site of megalith and prehistoric relics, as well those of the classical Hindu-Buddhist period.
Merak Belantung BeachLocated 40 kms south of Bandar Lampung, on the way to the seaport of Bekauheni, the beach is ideal for swinuning and wind surfing. Cottages are available.
LAMPUNG : TOURISM EVENT
September 2nd Week - Liwa, Krui, West Lampung Teluk - Sebatas Festival
October 1st Week - Lampung Bay , Lampung - Marine Tourism Contest
October 4th Week - Kota Bumi, North Lampung - Kota Bumi Bettah Festival
November 4th Week - Central Lampung - Way Kambas Festival

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