AMAZING BANDAR LAMPUNG
AMAZING BANDAR LAMPUNG
Perched on the hills overlooking Lampung Bay, Bandarlampung is the capital and largest city of Lampung,
the southern-most province on the island of Sumatra. The city acts as
an inter-island hub and main gateway to Sumatra from Java. As the fourth
largest city in Sumatra, Bandarlampung plays a pivotal role in the
development and economic activities of the island. Located approximately
165 kms northwest of Jakarta, the city is the starting point for visitors before making trips to the Way Kambas National Park, the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park, the still active remants of Mount Krakatau, and many other attractions found throughout this province.
Calling this the gateway to Sumatra is not an exaggeration. Its proximity to the Bakauheni Seaport and the international Airport of Radin Inten II
in South Lampung makes it a central point, accessible both by air and
sea. From the south end, Bandarlampung is also the first major city on
the inter-province highway called the Trans Sumatra. This
highway leads all the way to the northern -most end of Sumatra as well
as this large island’s western parts, covering a total distance of no
less than 2,200 Kms. An overland journey on this road offers its own
pleasures, as you will discover some of the best scenic views on
Sumatra.
Bandarlampung is an amalgamation of two separate towns; Tanjungkarang on the hilly areas and Teluk Betung on the coast of Lampung Bay. In 1990, the two towns, along with Panjang area converged into a single integrated city.
History recorded that during the catastrophic eruption of Mount Karakatau
in 1883, the town of Teluk Betung suffered the heaviest blow. From a
total of 36,000 million who died that day, almost half were residents of
Teluk Betung. As a reminder of this disaster, a huge steel
buoy that was washed up from the sea has been made as monument
commemorating this huge eruption and ensuing tsunami. Set in a small
park on Veteran Street, the Krakatau Monument shows the sheer power of the eruption, and tsunami when a half-ton steel material could end up so far away from shore.
As a tourist destination, Bandarlampung
has plenty to offer, from natural splendors, cultural legacies, to
various recreation parks. On Lampung Bay, 20 km south of the city
center, visitors can enjoy the calm beach and the soft pearly white sand
at the White sand Beach. Still in the Teluk Betung area, the Bumi Kedaton National Park features countryside ambience, complete with cool breeze, accompanied by the soothing soundsof the running river.
If you wish to further explore the history of Lampung on your holiday, the Museum Sang Bumi Ruwa Jurai
and the provincial Museum of Lampung offer centuries of collections and
legacies of the province. The distinctive culture of Bandarlampung is
reflected through its buildings. At Kampung Ulok Gading and Kampung Kedamaian, the traditional houses of Lampung are presented, along with all the house wares, heirlooms and other traditional accessories.
Although over-shadowed by the Elephant Training Center at Way Kambas, or the view of Mount Krakatau
in South Lampung, Bandarlampung has its own distinctive attractions.
There are many places to go to and plenty of things to do as you unveil
the excitement of Bandarlampung. Among many interesting places to visit
are:
The Krakatau Monument
Observe the sheer monumental power of
Mount Krakatau when it erupted in 1883 right in the heart of
Bandarlampung. The eruption tossed this 500-kg steel buoy from the
bottom of the sea to the then Dutch colonial resident’s office.
The Museum Sang Bumi Ruwa Jurai
Step into the history of Lampung and
discover the vast collection and trails of the province from one to the
next period. The museum houses collections ranging from artworks,
ceramics from China and ancient Siam, ancient currencies and many other.
The museum is open daily, except Mondays and national holidays.
Pasar Seni or Art Market
Located at the Enggal Field within the
Saburai Sports complex, Pasar Seni is the place where art lovers and art
performers gather. There is an open air stage used to perform musicals
and other art shows. There are also art shops selling various kinds of
artworks and souvenirs.
Kampung Ulok Gading and Kampung Kedamaian
If you wish to learn more about Lampung,
you can visit these sites where you can observe the authenticity and
originality of Lampung’s traditional houses. The architecture of the
houses, their furniture and decoration maintain the authenticity of
Lampung’s culture.
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