Choice of tourist attractions in Lampung that are suitable for holidays with family (2024)

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Tourist destinations in Lampung are never completely explored.

The following article was translated using both Microsoft Azure Open AI and Google Translation AI. The original article can be found in Pilihan Tempat Wisata di Lampung yang Coco*k untuk Liburan Bareng Keluarga

Lampung Province has many tourist destinations that you can visit with your family while on holiday. Not only are the beaches beautiful, tourists can also go on holiday to the zoo, see cultural heritage buildings, or see the tame elephants kept in Way Kambas National Park.

Rows of beautiful beaches in South Lampung Regency are ready to welcome tourists on weekends. One of the beaches that has beautiful views is Minang Rua Beach, which is located about 7 kilometers from Bakauheni Harbor, South Lampung.

From the city of Bandar Lampung, Minang Rua Beach can be reached within a 1.5-2 hour journey through the Bakauheni-Terbanggi Besar Toll Road. If using a vehicle, make sure it is in good condition as the entrance road to the beach is quite steep.

Minang Rua Beach offers complete beauty. Upon arrival, visitors will be greeted with a beach of white sand combined with big waves. In the evening, tourists can also enjoy the sunset while relaxing by the beach.

Tourists can also enjoy the beauty of the underwater world by trying surface diving (snorkeling). There is also the Green Canyon, a natural basin formed from coral rocks that resembles a pool that is fun for swimming.

Around 700 meters away from the beach, there is a 15-meter high waterfall called Jamara. If lucky, visitors can also release newly hatched turtles in the conservation area on the beach.

The Minang Rua Beach offers complete beauty. Upon arrival, visitors will be greeted with a white sandy beach that blends with large waves.

Translation:The accommodation is also quite complete. In Minang Rua, there are comfortable villas and resorts that can be rented for overnight stays. With rates ranging from Rp 700,000 to Rp 800,000 per night, visitors can spend the night with their family on the beach. Visitors can also try camping on the beach by renting camping equipment for around Rp 250,000 per person.

Also read: Beauty of beaches and waterfalls combined in Minang Rua

Zoo

In the city of Bandar Lampung, one family-friendly tourist destination that can be visited is the Green Valley Wildlife Park. Its location is on Raden Imba Kusuma Ratu Street Number 21, Sukadanaham Village, Tanjung Karang Barat District.

Currently, there are approximately 400 animals being cared for at the zoo. There are a total of 66 different species, 51 of which are protected species.

Commissioner Main Green Valley Tourist Park and Animal Park, M Irwan Nasution, said that the animal park was built by adopting the Singapore Zoo. Animals are not caged, but placed in open exhibit enclosures with large trees, similar to conditions in nature. "We have carried out a comparative study to the Singapore Zoo to study the cage system at the zoo," said Irwan to Kompas, some time ago.

The atmosphere in Lembah Hijau Wildlife Park is indeed lush and refreshing. The area leading to the animal enclosures is filled with plants and large trees, such as merbau, tangkil, durian, and rambutan trees. The sound of crickets can also be heard as if one is in the forest.

Visitors can also see wildlife being treated at the zoo as if they were in the wild. Visitors can take photos with various types of co*ckatoos in the bird park area.

Not only beautiful, the Green Valley Wildlife Park also successfully breeds various rare animals on site. Some rare animals were born in the zoo, such as elephants, honey bears, siamangs, and co*ckatoos.

Also read: Seeing the Success of Breeding Rare Animals in Green Valley

Cultural heritage

Shifting to the city of Metro, there is a cultural conservation tourist area that can be visited. The local government has revitalized seven cultural heritage buildings or objects, which are now used as a place for historical education and creative space for young people.

One of the cultural heritage sites that has been revitalized is the Doctor's House or Dokterswoning. The historic building, which was built in 1939, was used at the time as a residence for Dutch doctors stationed in Metro.

For the past two years, the cultural heritage building has been utilized as the Metro City Historical Information House. Inside, visitors can read about the history of Metro City, from the colonial era to its current development.

After going on a tour, visitors will be invited to watch a documentary film about the city's history. "In this way, it is hoped that visitors can get a fun historical education," said Aditya Nurohmah (21), a student at the Muhammadiyah University of Metro City who helps as a tour guide.

Not only visiting the Historical Information House of Metro City, visitors can also see other cultural heritage buildings. Coincidentally, the location of the seven cultural heritage sites is not far apart. With a travel time of around 30-45 minutes, tourists can visit seven cultural heritage sites by walking or riding a tour vehicle.

Other buildings that have been designated as cultural heritage sites in Metro City include the Assistant Wedana's House (1935), the Santa Maria Clinic (1938), the Health Center (1958), and the Taqwa Mosque Tower in Metro City (1967). Additionally, there are also objects that have been designated as cultural heritage sites, namely the Ludana Sister's Bicycle and the Imopuro Well Grant.

Not far from there, there are also several city icons, such as Masjid Taqwa and Lapangan Merdeka in the center of Metro city. This location is also fun to use as a sports venue and gathering place with family.

Also read: The Future of Historical Tourism in Metro Cities

Way Kambas

Another interesting tourist spot to visit with the family is the Elephant Training Center in Way Kambas National Park, East Lampung Regency. From Bandar Lampung, Way Kambas National Park can be reached within 2-3 hours by private vehicle. Please note that the words "Pusat Latihan Gajah" should not be translated as it is a proper noun.

There, tourists can experience feeding elephants with plants and bathing them. Other tour packages prepared include river walking, tracking or wild bird watching.

Sukatmoko from Way Kambas National Park Public Relations said that nature tourism in this national park carries a new concept that is in line with the concept of animal conservation. Elephant riding is no longer allowed because it violates animal welfare and has the potential to cause accidents for tourists.

Tourists can still interact with elephants while accompanied by a mahout. Visitors can touch, bathe, and feed the elephants while enjoying the natural surroundings of the national park.

In addition, Way Kambas tourism is also opened by integrating village tourism managed by the community. The supporting villages around the national park are involved in providing facilities and infrastructure to support tourism.

Tourists who wish to visit the Elephant Training Center in Way Kambas National Park can enter through three gates located in three villages, namely Labuhan Ratu VI, Labuhan Ratu VII, and Labuhan Ratu IX. Local residents have prepared tourism vehicles to take tourists on a journey throughout the national park region.

Head of Plang Ijo Dewi Rasa Cooperative in Labuhan Ratu IX Village, Arif Lukman Fauzun, stated that they are offering a tourism package for IDR 40,000 per person. Every tourist will be provided with transportation by local residents using tourism vehicles and accompanied by tour guides. Parking areas for tourist vehicles and resting places are also available.

Let's get ready for a family vacation in Lampung as there are many exciting tourist attractions to visit. Don't forget to maintain cleanliness at the destination by not littering.

Also read: The New Face of Way Kambas National Park Tourism