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The Top Things to Do in Lampung
Lampung is located on the southern tip of Sumatra Island, with the capital of Bandar Lampung. The people on Lampung are mostly coming from the transmigration program which is the descended migrants from Java, Madura, and Bali. That is why, Lampung is become the first destination for the immigrants who want to get a better life for land, instead of Java Island.
Even though, Lampung people are mostly coming from the immigrant, there is the indigenous tribe of Lampung which is called as Ulun Lampung or Lampung people. Ulun Lampung is usually using their own language, kind of traditional language which is the branch of Sundik, the family of west Malay-Polynesian language.
While on Lampung script, it is called as Had Lampung is a form of writing that has a relationship with a alphabet Pallawa from South India. Had Lampung is influenced by Pallawa script and Arabic letters. Had Lampung is also have a form of kinship with the characters of Rencong, Rejang Bengkulu script and Bugis script.
The most economic commodities for Lampung is coming from their coffee plantation of Robusta Coffee beans, Cocoa beans, coconuts and cloves. The quality from Lampung coffee is proudly shown by the Nestlé Company that use their coffee as the raw material for its coffee products.
Other famous product from Lampung is their woven cloth called Tapis cloth. Tapis cloth is a women traditional cloth from Lampung, in form of Sarong and made by woven cotton yarn with decorative motifs of gold and silver with embroidery system. This kind of handicraft is made by women, both housewives and girls, usually called as Muli Muli. The purpose is was originally to fill the spare time in order to require the tradition, which is considered sacred.
Currently, Tapis cloth is produced by craftsmen in varied to be good commodity that has high economic value. There are some potential destination from Lampung that required to be the tourism destination, like elephant cultivation of Way Kambas, Lampung Museum, Ranau Lake, Bukit Barisan National Park, Megalithic area and the historical one of Krakatau Mountain.
Krakatau is a volcanic island made of a’a lava. It lies in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra. There are several times eruptions from this Krakatau Mountain, until the last eruption there is a new mountain show up and being called as Anak Krakatau or Krakatau child. It is the most favorite destination among the tourist that wants to spend their holiday to Lampung.
Places of interest
Bandar Lampung is the capital city of Lampung Province, located right next to the beautiful landscape of Lampung Bay. For the travelers, Bandar Lampung is a transit city connecting Java and all provinces of Sumatra. Bandar Lampung is accessible both by air and land. Bandar Lampung is accessible both by air and land. It takes 40 minutes from Jakarta to Lampung by air and 6 hours by land. Ferries standby in 24 hours, connecting Bakauheni and Merak with every 30 minutes departure. Travelling along the edge of hilly road as a part of trans Sumatera is in exiting moment offering the beautiful scenery of the countryside. Traveling along the edge of hilly road as a part of trans Sumatra is in exiting moment offering the beautiful scenery of the countryside.
The major road, the trans Sumatera, leads us all the way to the extreme north or west of Sumatra, a distance of about 2.200 Km. By this extensive network of road and highway, it is quite easy to get to places of interest that we want to visit. While shopping centers and supermarket are located in the heart city of Tanjungkarang and Telukbetung.
Tanjung Putus Island, Lampung
Tanjung Putus Island is one of the islands located in the District Pasawaran, Teluk Lampung, Lampung Province. The island is part of Kelagian Island and Pahawang Island. Pulau Tanjung Putus is a gorgeous island with beautiful panorama over the land.
The name of Tanjung Putus or Cutting Cape is taken from it supposedly was once the island that united Sumatra Island. However, due to the erosion of some land covered with sea water and become a small strait.
The name of Tanjung Putus or Cutting Cape is taken from it supposedly was once the island that united Sumatra Island. However, due to the erosion of some land covered with sea water and become a small strait.
Pulau Tanjung Putus has considerable sloping beach. The clear blue sea water with some coral in it; the browny-white sandy beach will always fine to be visited. Moreover, the rows of palm trees is also enchanted those who want to play and reside.
The visitors that come to this Island can do swimming, playing boat, diving or just relaxing and enjoying the beauty of this beach. Instead of being tourism site, this island is also used as a marine fish farming as well as coral reefs. We can playing with colorful fishes that occassionally appear and seen at the surfaces. Fortunately, doing fishing at this are is not allowed
Currently, Tanjung Putus Island has been visited by local and foreign tourists, and some of valuable facilities are available here, like homestay and cottages. Anything for tourists convenients are available during to fulfilling the needs of recreation.
Currently, Tanjung Putus Island has been visited by local and foreign tourists, and some of valuable facilities are available here, like homestay and cottages. Anything for tourists convenients are available during to fulfilling the needs of recreation.
To reach this location, we can going to Kampung Ketapang, which is about 35 km from the city center Bandar Lampung or it takes 45 minutes by private or rental car. From Kampung Ketapang we can hire a motor boat to cross and to get to Tanjung Putus Island. The rental boat is costs around Rp.400,000 for the return.
Pasir Putih Beach at Lampung
Located about 20 KM from Bandar Lampung, Pantai Pasir Putih or White Sand Beach is one of the tourist attractions in Lampung and the nearest destination that only takes about 20 minutes from downtown. Pasir Putih Beach offers captivating views of sparkling sea, and clean and fine white sandy beach. Around the beach there is shelter, toilets, rest room and rental motorboats that being functioned as the facilities for the visitors. The beach is always crowded on holiday and becomes one of favorit places to go.
We can relax our mind while doing swimming and boating to Condong Island. We can rent a boat from the White Sand Beach and having so much fun at the island. While, for those who want to enjoy the underwater, we can take the boat to Bule Island. There will be colorful coral reefs and clown fishes under the water that can be seen from glass box, a traditional tools that been used by the fisherman to catch the lobster. Pasir Putih beach is located in Trans Sumatra highway, Tarahan, Lampung and it accessible by any vehicles and public transportations.
For those who ride private vehicles can start the journey from Bandar Lampung, for about 35 minutes. While if you take public transportation, we can take the route from Lampung directly to Pasir Putih beach. After reaching the location, we can enchanted by the magnificent view from this location and there will be entrance fee that have to be paid, for Rp. 20.000/ person.
Pasir Putih beach has magnificent view, showing the combination of grenn and bluish sea water and decorated by the fine white sandy beach along the shore. The shady nuance around the beach is also stunning; there are lines of trees that standing firmly around the beach, adding the refreshing atmosphere in the middle of pouring sunlight.
Sebesi Island, Lampung
Sebesi is an island in the Sunda Strait, between Java and Sumatra. It rises to a height of 844 metres (2,769 ft) and it lies about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) north of the Krakatoa Islands; it is the closest large island to Krakatoa, about the same area and height as the remmant of Rakata.
Like Krakatoa, it too is volcanic, although there are no dated eruptions known. Unlike the Krakatoas, Sebesi has permanent streams and is inhabited. Sebesi was devastated during the 1883 volcanic eruption of Krakatoa. Official records give approximately 3,000 people killed, with 1,000 of these being ‘non-residents’.
By 1890, Sebesi was being re-cleared. It is believed that since it lies closer to Sumatra, it has served as a ‘stepping stone’ for much of the flora and fauna which was re-established at Krakatoa. By the 1920s, settlers had returned, and today Sebesi is virtually completely cultivated, with only a small area at the peak and some mangrove swamps still natural.
Tanjung Setia Beach
Tanjung setia is a beach that settled secludedly along the western coast of Lampung, beyond the thick forests of the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park. Although obscured from spotlights, the waves at Tanjung Setia are touted as among the world's best by surfers from worldwide, and some said that this place is comparable with the world famous surf of Hawaii.
Tanjung Setia is located in some 273 kms or about 6-7 hours driving from the province’s capital Bandar Lampung; administratively in the Tanjung Setia Village of the West Lampung district, the Tanjung Setia Beach lies directly in the path of the large Indian Ocean currents that enhance it with constant fascinating waves. Nonetheless, the beach itself has yet to attain the kind of fame in the international circuit, as have its counterparts in Bali or Lombok.
Tanjung Setia is a beach with kind of virgin condition and it has some stunning natural beauty. The soft white sandy beaches that stretch from shore to shore and breathtaking sunsets that offers their own fascinating attractions next to the challenging waves. The shores in Tanjung Setia Beach are also decorated with lush palm trees that give it a picturesque landscape and relaxing ambience as one waits for the perfect waves. The diving sites here are also legendary among dive fanatics, although nowhere near as popular as their counterparts in Manado or in Bali, for sure.
By the un-spoilt beauty and strategically in secluded location, the term hidden pearl is suits this pristine beach perfectly. The indulging waters and challenging waves that combined with relaxing un-crowded beaches make this a perfect destination both for adrenalin-pumping junkies and getaway seekers.
How to get there :
Located within the Tanjung Setia Village, Pesisir Selatan of the West Lampung district, this enchanting beach is situated some 52 kms away from the district’s Capital Liwa in the direction of Krui, and 273 kms or some 6-7 hours’ drive from the province’s capital Bandar Lampung.
Located within the Tanjung Setia Village, Pesisir Selatan of the West Lampung district, this enchanting beach is situated some 52 kms away from the district’s Capital Liwa in the direction of Krui, and 273 kms or some 6-7 hours’ drive from the province’s capital Bandar Lampung.
If you wish to take public transportation you can take the Krui Putra bus from Rajabasa Terminal at Bandarlampung that passes through the Trans Sumatra Highway, and stops directly at Tanjung Setia Beach. The bus will charge around IDR 40,000 to IDR 50,000. Along the way, you will be presented with some of the stunning sceneries of Bukit Barisan Mountain ridge with slopes and winding turns on relatively smooth roads.
Pahawang Island
Pahawang is an island that located in the District of Punduh Padada, Pasawaran district, South Lampung. The island is divided into two Pahawang Besar or Big Pahawang and Pahawang Kecil or Small Pahawang Island.
Pahawang has a lot of potential beauty, in case of scenery, the hills of green trees, white sand beaches and crystal clear sea water that will refreshing your mind. This place is also suitable for those who like snorkeling. Swimming at the beach or just playing along the white sandy beach.
In Small Pahawang, there is a natural bridge called Tanjung Putus that connects Tanjung Putus Island to Small Pahawang Island. We can see Tanjung Putus during the low tide because when the water is on the high tide, this natural bridge will be under water. Tanjung Putus is also one of the favorite dive spots for the visitors that coming to Pahawang Island.
Small Pahawang Island is can be reached approximately ten minutes from Big Pahawang. Most visitors stay at Pahawang Besar Island because this is the island that mostly local inhabitants live. It is recommended that you bring food and drinks when going to the island for lunch during the trip.
How to get there :
From downtown of Bandar Lampung, you can head to the beach in Klara district that located in Pesawaran regency. The beach is a crossing point into Pahawang Island. The travel time from downtown Bandar Lampung to Klara Beach is about 70 to 90 minutes ride.
From downtown of Bandar Lampung, you can head to the beach in Klara district that located in Pesawaran regency. The beach is a crossing point into Pahawang Island. The travel time from downtown Bandar Lampung to Klara Beach is about 70 to 90 minutes ride.
From here you can rent a boat to cross to the Pahawang Island that costs around Rp 500,000 per day (including the driver). The boat can accommodate about fifteen people.
When you rent a boat, you can also rent snorkeling equipment for around Rp 50,000 per person. The travel time to get to a location is about 90 minutes’ drive.
Kubur Island
The island is actually a large cluster of coral. The plains of the island are a large rock that surrounded by the ocean and the extensive reef for only 5 hectares. Kubur island is divided in two parts, on one side there is a beach and the other side there is a towering cliff that overlooking the Lampung Bay.
If you love fishing, this island is one of the best spots for fishing, due to the presence of the reef becomes the favorite spot for big fish to congregate. You can rent a motor boat to take you not far from the location of the island, then swing the bait from motor boat to the nearest coral around the island.
The name of Pulau Kubur, or Grave Island is believed by the local society once was an island for spreading the ashes of dead body.
Kubur Island is located in the Gulf of Lampung in Bandar Lampung coastal areas. There is no bridge connecting the island to the mainland of Lampung. Kubur Island is part of west Telok Betong districts and administratively part of Bandar Lampung. The possible way to reach the island is by using motor boat.
The visitors usually come to this island through Pasaran Island, which located around 7 km and it can be reached within 30 minutes by motorboat. Normally, the visitors can reach Kubur Island from Puri Gading beach and Tirtayasa beach for 15 minutes by using motor boat.
Laguna Beach
Laguna Helau, is a beach resort in Kalianda, a small fishing town not far from Bakaheuni port, Lampung. Helau Laguna has been designed as a Sumatran fishing village, with natural wooden huts perched on tall columns. It located in a lagoon that over looking the Sunda Strait and the Indian Ocean. The visitors can see the silhouette of Anak Krakatau, which is a subsidiary of the famous volcano, Krakatoa. Laguna Helau has 8 cottages or log cabin that located right on the waterfront. All cootage or the log cabin offers an amazing sight.
Laguna beach is not far from Kiluan Bay’s dock. To go to the location, we have to struggle and need to be careful because we have to climbed the hills and over the rocks. We will guided by a local guide and paid the ticket for IDR 3000. By walking, we walked through path among homes and then we climbed and dropped down the hills.
The journey made us a bit tired, but we can be happy because the view is surrounded by chocolate and banana plants. After through the hills, we arrived in the Laguna beach with high waves and white sand then we took short break and some pictures because the scenery is stunningly beautiful.
Having trip to Laguna beach needs special care and attention, because we will crossed the composition of rocks that scattered on the seafront. Not all rock is good to stand on, so we should choose the right path. However, the trip will be easier if you go together with friend or guide who already knows the location. It is adviseable to use a comfortable shoes to cross over the rocks. Do not forget to bring a bottle of water and snacks because when you feel tired and hungry, there is no minimarket or stalls available.
Krui
Krui is the capital of the West Coast District that located in the coastal areas of the Indian Ocean. As a coastal area, Krui has tourism potential, especially for beach tourism. Krui is famous as a tourist destination for foreign tourists that primary going for surfing.
Not only Bali island, Krui is also the perfect place that has a stunning beauty for surfing and sea lovers. At first glance it looks like Lombok island but Krui has some advantages than Lombok. Krui has high waves and the green hills. Many worldwide tourists said that this is paradise. Krui is the most complete tourist area for those who love surfing. You can choose one of beaches along Krui such as Tanjung Setia and Berandai Beach. Krui beach has waves up to 5 meters with an uninterrupted wave along 200 meters. Tremendous!
If you love dive, Krui has a good location for dive around the Pisang Island which is filled with marine life and beautiful coral. If you are sunset hunter you will enjoy a beautiful sunset in the Indian Ocean.
How to go there :
Krui is located in the west coast of Sumatra, a region part of Lampung province. Geographically, Krui is among the cluster of the Barisan Mountain’s valley and along the coastline directly facing the Indian Ocean.
Krui is located in the west coast of Sumatra, a region part of Lampung province. Geographically, Krui is among the cluster of the Barisan Mountain’s valley and along the coastline directly facing the Indian Ocean.
If you are from America, Europe or Australia, you can use commercial airplane to transit at Soekarno-Hatta Airport, in Jakarta and travel continues by plane for 45 minutes to Raden Diamond II Airport (Bandar Lampung).
From the airport, travel continues by car for 6-7 hours through west trans Sumatra highway. A long journey will be felt like a short trip because you will be presented with a beautiful view of the Barisan mountain, sea views and natural forests. Do not worry, the road to Krui is very good and not too crowded.
When you arrive in Krui regency, there are some options to stay, you can choose in Tanjung Setia, Kampung Jawa or Way Redak, as well as in Pugung Tampak. Each area has its advantages, especially the proximity to surf area as well as access to other tourist locations.
Kiluan Bay
Kiluan
Bay is located in Kelumbayan district, Tanggamus regency, Lampung. If you love Dolphins, this place will be the perfect one to be visited. In the world, there are only limited locations to see wild dolphin encounter. If you cannot go to Tangalooma Moreton Island in Australia to see wild dolphins, the other best option is to go to Kiluan Bay, Lampung, Indonesia. Along the way, you will pass through many scenery locations, from Klara coast to green hill with a beautiful ocean to get to the location in Kiluan Bay.
The best time to see the dolphins is at 6:00 am, because the sea wind and wave still calm and the dolphins are still in their habitat around the Sunda Strait. The travel time is about one hour by fishermen’s boat called Jukung, with two to three passengers, toward to the middle of the Hindia Ocean. When you get the dolphins area, it doesn’t take long time for tourists to see marine animals swim freely.
Kiluan Bay is functions as a migration path for two species of Dolphin; the Bottle-nose dolphin and the Spinner dolphin. The number of these amazing marine crease that pass through the bay is estimated in the thousands, one of the largest number of migrating dolphins in the world. Beaches around the bay are also nesting grounds for two species of sea turtle; the green sea turtle and the hawksbill turtle.
Dolphins at Kiluan Bay can be seen weaving their way between the waves just 20 minutes from the coast. A variety of boats can be chartered from the locals to take you out to sea, such as the bercadik – a small boat that carries a maximum of 3 guests plus 1 guide / boatman.
How to get there :
Going to Lampung is about 25 minutes away by plane from Jakarta. There are more than 15 flights a day serving Jakarta – Lampung. The distance from Lampung’s capitol Bandar Lampung is about 75 km, about 3 hours journey by car. You can ride a motorcycle, or drive a car such as SUV, Jeep, or Van to explore the location there. Getting to Kiluan will take approximately 3-4 hours across winding and hilly trails.
Going to Lampung is about 25 minutes away by plane from Jakarta. There are more than 15 flights a day serving Jakarta – Lampung. The distance from Lampung’s capitol Bandar Lampung is about 75 km, about 3 hours journey by car. You can ride a motorcycle, or drive a car such as SUV, Jeep, or Van to explore the location there. Getting to Kiluan will take approximately 3-4 hours across winding and hilly trails.
Some of the roads are not in good condition, so it is advisable to hire a large car for the trip. Roads may flood during the rainy season, so visitors should take note to travel during the dry season between April and September. Despite the roads’ inadequate condition, the calming sights of rolling hills and stretches of green paddy fields will help take your mind off the bumpy road.
Kota Agung Port
Kotaagung is the capital city of Tanggamus Regency in Lampung and it is the largest city in the district. Kotaagung is located at the foot of Mount Tangamus, at the side of Semangka Gulf coast. At west side this city is bordered by the districts of Wonosobo and the east bordering with districts Gisting. Something that characterizing this city is there are many dolphins’ images in every corner of the city, for the dolphin is the mascot of Tanggamus district.
The street in Kotaagung is relatively quiet by the riders, either motorcycle or cars, even in a major highway. However, the quiet streets of a city can not be indicate as a setback. Commonly, the things that make a city becomes crowd and hectic is coming from the shopping center or market, while in Kotaagung, the shopping center is located in sub area, not it the main street. Hence, it will be so rare to find trafic jam in Kotaagung.
Another thing that led the dullness in Kotaagung is taken from the geographical factor. The highway in Kotaagung is not becomes the main causeway, that linking the major city to other major cities. This makes the traffic volume is not much, just like in other big cities in Indonesia.
The conditions at Kotaagung that located by the sea, precisely in the Semangka Bay, making Kotaagung has a large harbor. The harbor is function not only for fishing boats that docked at the port, but also for passenger ships, and it usually serves trip to Tabuhan island and surrounding.
Since Kotaagung is a small city in Lampung, but there are many attractions that surprisingly interesting to be visited, among other things are Terbaya Beach, Marina Dermaga beach 1,2 and 3, Lamuran waterfall, Bukit Tinggi waterfall, Sinar Lebak waterfall, Way Panas hotspring, Way Kandis waterfalls, Semaka gulf, fish auction center, Way Lalaan waterfall and more.
Mutung Beach in Tangkil Island
Mutung Beach is located in the village of Sukajaya Lempasing, Padang Cermin district, and it can be reached by land for about 20 minutes from downtown Telukbetung. Mutung Beach has facilities that can be used for the visitors; they are cabins, rental boats, canoes, banana boat, outbound arena and camping ground on Tangkil Island. The island is can be reached about 15 minutes from downtown, and it has approximately 12 hectares are with facilities such as accommodation, agro tourism, watersport, ATV vehicles and outbound arena. During week end, this place is always crowded by visitors who come for recreation with friends, family or love one.
Mutun has white sand beach with the sea that is relatively clean that makes the nearest destination in town. The waves at Mutun beach is fairly quiet and it relatively safe to play farther from the coast, but if you just want to relax and enjoy the calm sea water there is also provided huts and shelter to sit and enjoy the nuance.
Not far from Mutun there is a lush and green Tangkil Island. To come to this island you can ride a boat for Rp 2,000 per person. We can rest more comfortably at this island because the atmosphere here is quite calm and shady by the lines of fruit trees. The sea water on the Tangkil Island is clearer so you can swim or see the fish near the beach.
To be able to go to mutun Beach, it takes approximately 25 kilometers from Bandar Lampung. Along the journey to Mutun beach, there will be stunning lines of shaddy trees in here and there and it brings traquilty and comfort for you to drive. There will be a sign board in the main street to show you the way to turn and reach Mutun Beach; on the paved highway toward the ground rocky road is the road that leads to Mutun, for about one kilometer ahead.
Siger Tower
Siger is a tower that is also a zero point in southern Sumatra. It was inaugurated by the Lampung Governor Sjachroedin Z.P, since 30 April 2008. The inauguration was marked with a siren, the inscription, and the release of doves along with numbers of ambassadors. Siger tower is a blend between land mark and tourism site. It said that Siger Tower is like a beautiful girl who will attract everyone to propose. This tower will bring tourism attraction and investment for Lampung.
Siger Tower was built with attention to show the characteristic of Lampung. In the vicinity of the monument was built spaces that display Lampung cultural and tourism infrastructure. As a monument that located at the tip of Sumatra Island, Siger Tower is equipped with marker for Zero Point of Sumatra Island. Siger tower has gold color that come with the room where the tourists can see Bakauheni Port as well as the panoramic beauty of the sea and natural surroundings.
Literally, Siger is customary hat bride from Lampung. In fact, Siger tower is a crown-shaped building that consists of nine series which symbolizes the nine languages in Lampung. The yellow and red color is representing the golden color of the bride custom hats. Moreover, the building is also decorated with carvings that indicating fabric pattern from Lampung.
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