Famous tourist attractions in Lampung
Bandar Lampung is the capital of Lampung Province which is located in the southern part of Sumatra. Its geographical location adjacent to Jakarta makes Bandar Lampung the right place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the capital. No less with other destinations on the island of Java, Bandar Lampung holds a million charms that are guaranteed not to make you disappointed.
Just 45 minutes away by plane from Jakarta, you can already set foot and are ready to visit Bandar Lampung tourist attractions, including the beaches. Bandar Lampung is a city located in the Gulf region, so don't be surprised if you see lots of beautiful and calm beaches around it. This destination is perfect for you who are in need of sea vitamin intake. You can also find exotic small islands, including Pahawang Island which presents the sensation of Maldives in Indonesia.
The following is a complete list of tourist destinations in Bandar Lampung and surrounding areas that will make it hard for you to move on!
1. Exciting Water Play at Mutun Beach and Tangkil Island
Only 10 km from the city center of Bandar Lampung, you must visit this white sand beach. In addition to enjoying the stunning views of the beach, you can also exclaim with a variety of water sports, from canoeing to riding a banana boat. It's not fun right?
Mutun Beach is very suitable to be a Bandar Lampung tour for families, because the facilities provided are adequate including parking and public toilets. There is even a mini water boom inside the beach complex. This beach will be very crowded on weekends, so if you want to enjoy a calmer atmosphere, you can arrive early or island hopping to Tangkil Island.
Tangkil Island can be reached in just 10 minutes by boat. Here, you can do parasailing which is the only one in Lampung. The white sand and clear water of the beach will make you feel at home for long.
2. Enjoy the Enchanting Sari Ruding Beach and Tegal Mas Island
Moving a little to the south, you will find Sari Ruding Beach which is also the closest access to Tegal Mas Island. This beach is equipped with a gazebo to relax while enjoying the breeze. The facilities provided for tourists are also quite complete. If you feel hungry, you can stop by several restaurants around the beach.
One of the unique things that you can find here is the existence of a floating mosque. The Al-Aminah floating mosque is part of the floating fishing village complex. Not only that, from this beach, you can also island hopping to Tegal Mas Island, which is no less beautiful.
3. Maldives sensation on Pahawang Island and Raja Ampat Mini, Wayang Island
Pahawang Island has become popular thanks to its underwater natural beauty. Snorkeling and diving are activities that you must do here. You can access this island from Ketapang Pier with a travel time of approximately 30 minutes.
Pahawang Island is divided into two namely Big and Small Pahawang. Pahawang Besar is open to general tourists while Pahawang Kecil is a private island. Even though it is a private island, we can still play around in the outer area, precisely at the unique location of arising sand. Today, many resorts and inns are built on Pahawang Island, so you can enjoy the pleasant sensation of an unforgettable Maldives beach style.
When you reach Pahawang Island, it doesn't hurt to go to Wayang Island, the atmosphere is similar to the one in Raja Ampat. Wayang Island is a group of islands with high cliffs and is uninhabited. Its location which is directly adjacent to the deep sea makes it famous as a fishing spot that hits! Although not as much as in Kiluan, you can also find dolphins passing by here. Guaranteed not to regret it, stop by here!
4. Get acquainted with Dolphins in Kiluan Bay
If you still have plenty of time, you can visit Kiluan Bay from Klara Beach. Although it is located a bit far from Bandar Lampung, this place is a shame if passed. Kiluan Bay has the nickname of a dolphin paradise, where you can see firsthand dolphin activity in the wild.
With only 300,000 IDR, you can rent a boat that will bring you acquaintance with dolphins in their natural habitat.
In addition to playing with dolphins, you can also swim in a beautiful lagoon behind the Bukit Kiluan hill.
The lagoon at Kiluan is indeed not as big as Laguna Weekuri in Sumba, but the clear water here will make you impatient to swim in it. Don't forget to go home!
5. Beautiful Granite Stone Park, Tanjung Bintang
If you are bored with the beach and the sea, you can visit the Granite Stone at Tanjung Bintang. This granite rock will remind us of Bangka Belitung Island, so this place can be a substitute if you haven't had time to take a vacation to Bangka Belitung Island. The unique rocks are stacked together so that the local community is known as a rock.
If you can reach the peak, you will be presented with a view of shady green forests and very soothing.
6. Views of Bandar Lampung City From the Klutum Hill by Arthur Seat
Bandar Lampung City has many hills that have a function as urban forests. However, many have been damaged by mining activities, one of which is Bukit Klutum in East Tanjungkarang. Although it has been slightly tarnished, this hill still presents an extraordinary view of the city of Bandar Lampung. Hill which is only 12 minutes from the airport
Lampung has a very spectacular view, similar to Arthur Seat in Scotland. But you must remain cautious and vigilant, because this hill is a hill that is prone to landslides.
7. The cool nature of Nature Eco Friendly Park
As the name means 'good' in Lampung, Alam Wawai is a very nice place to visit. Here, you can find a variety of buildings and facilities that are designed with natural concepts, such as camping ground and amphiteathre that resembles Indian settlement locations. You can also rent a camping ground if your group has a minimum of 30 people. Alam Wawai is also a good spot to see the city of Bandar Lampung from a height.
8. The exoticism of the Lampung Bay Coast from the heights, the peak of Pesawaran
Muncak Pesawaran is one of the favorite insatagramworthy spots of Lampung youth. Opened starting at seven in the morning, you can enjoy the beautiful view of the lined coast of Lampung Bay from above the height. The facilities provided for tourists are also quite complete, including a wooden balcony for your photo taking.
9. Playing with Friendly Elephants, Green Valley Tourism Park
If you don't have time to go to Way Kambas to get acquainted with Elephants, you can go directly to Green Valley. This tourist park is a family recreation facility with an authentic natural feel of Lampung. There are various kinds of game rides and camping areas that make holidays with family even more exciting. Among them is a ride on an elephant ride that will take you around the natural green valley that is cool and beautiful. Don't waste the chance to play with tame elephants. To keep him friendly, you must remember not to upset the elephant!
10. Gita Persada Butterfly Park and Tahura Deer Deer Breeding Abdur Rahman (WAR)
Beautiful natural atmosphere is indeed the right medicine to refresh the mind. One of the natural tourist destinations you must visit is the Gita Persada butterfly park at the foot of Mount Betung. This park was established to preserve the existence of Sumatran butterflies which are threatened by deforestation. Approximately 100 species of Sumatran butterflies have been preserved here.
Not far from Gita Persada Butterfly Park, you can visit a deer breeding area that is no less interesting. Besides being able to interact directly with funny deer, you can also enjoy the atmosphere of Lampung's exotic natural forests, complete with photo locations that are very instagramworthy!
11. Looking for freshness in Batu Putu waterfall
Lampung has many fascinating hidden waterfall tourist destinations. However, its location is quite far from the city center sometimes a little feeling lazy to visit. But don't worry, you can still find a waterfall tour which is very close to Bandar Lampung, it's called Batu Putu Waterfall. In addition to the water which is very clear and refreshing, there is also a paving road to the location of the waterfall that makes it easy for visitors to travel here. On the left side of the waterfall there is a cave hole that is very suitable to be used as a photo spot when you come here.
12. Uniquely Green Lake and Bukit Branti
The hilly topography in Lampung also makes it famous as a source of sand material mining. One of them is in the Haduyang area which is very close to Raden Inten Airport II. Although it is the result of environmental damage, Bukit Branti creates a panoramic view of reddish hills and green lakes which is very interesting. To get here, you can enter via the Trans-Sumatra highway heading to the airport and then find the entrance next to the minimarket before reaching the airport. Even though it is rather difficult, the view offered here will not make you regret stopping by here!
13. Bantul Terraced Rice Fields, Metro That Makes You Feel In Ubud
It turns out that Lampung also has the same city name as Yogyakarta, Bantul. Bantul in Lampung is located in Metro City. Considering that most of the Metro City area is in the center of Lampung province, it is not surprising that we cannot find marine tourism in this city. Even so, here you can still see the panoramic steps of the terraced rice fields (subak) which are spacious and beautiful. The atmosphere is very similar to Tegal Alang rice fields in Ubud. If you stop by here, don't forget to take a photo at the Pelita Suspension Bridge, which is decades old huh!
14. Enchanting Mini Waterfall, Curup Rejosari
Curup in Lampung term means waterfall, but on a smaller scale. Curup Rejosari is located in Rejosari Village, Natar District. You only need approximately one hour to get here from Bandar Lampung. Unlike the Batu Putu waterfall, the shape of the rocks here seems to be widened. Besides taking pictures, you can also feel the fresh sensation of this unspoiled waterfall you know. Interested to try it?
Adequate airport facilities and attractions are one of the factors that make planning your vacation easier. Come on, vacation to Bandar Lampung! Guaranteed you will hardly move on!
