REPUBLIKA.CO.ID, Check the map to find a province located in the tip of Sumatra Island. Yes, it is Lampung and its capital city, Bandar lampung, or formerly known as Tanjungkarang-Telukbetung until 1983. Bandar Lampung was built on two cities. Put the city on you destination list, then there you go! 

For travelers from Java, Bandar Lampung is an entry point before entering Sumatra especially if you take land transportation. You can choose either by your own car or bus then cross the Sunda Strait by ferry to Bakauheni port.     

Bandar Lampung is a strategic city since it offers a wide range of tourist attractions. Beaches, culture, nature, snorkeling, adventuring in the forest or fishing are among tourist attractions in Lampung. 

In Telukbetung area, a monument is erected in Taman Dipangga to serve a memorial to the tsunami caused by the eruption of Mount Krakatau in 1883. If you have fond of tradition and culture, Lampung is the right place. Traditional houses in Lampung will not disappoint you. In certain places you can buy traditional fabric called tapis, woven traditional from cotton and pineapple fiber then decorated with golden embroidery.  

Then enjoy the beautiful scenery of Pantai Teluk Lampung and Pantai Teluk Semangka. In South Lampung, the choices vary from Pantai Wartawan, Kalianda Resor, Laguna Helau, Pasir Putih, to natural hot water pools at Way Belerang.  

Aha… we must not forget one of the most popular attractions in Lampung: Way Kambas National Park. Way Kambas is one of the national parks in Lampung, covering a total area of 128,450 hectares. An interesting object to visit is an elephant training center. Visitors can enjoy some elephants playing football or swimming.       

Today, Lampung is an alternative tourist destination for domestic tourists particularly from Jakarta. The hotel occupancy rates during weekend usually as high as 65 percent. Now, get ready and put Lampung on your destination list in the next holiday vacation. 

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