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The ancient Chinese travel chronicles refer to a place in the most
southerly part of Sumatra called "Lamphung" or "place of the southerly winds."
Megalithic sculptures discovered in Kebontebu, Kenali, Pugung and Batubedil also
help to date the province to Indonesia's greatest maritime empire,
Sriwijaya.
Strategically located looking towards Krakatau and Java across the
Sunda Strait, Lampung has a long history of trade and is still an important
gateway into Sumatra, particularly from Jakarta.
The Province is generally flat with the highest mountains of Gunung Pesagi,
Tanggamas, Seminiung, Sekincau and Raya all being dormant volcanoes. Bandar
Lampung, the Provincial capital, was formerly two separate towns, Tanjungkarang
and the port of Telukbetung, which after the infamous eruption of Krakatau were
both completely covered in volcanic ash. In the course of development, however,
these towns have merged together to become one single city, which is rapidly
developing. Being blessed with incredibly fertile soil, agriculture has
naturally become the main industry of the province. Clove, coffee and coconut
plantations are abundant along the southern coast while pepper, coffee, cassava,
cocoa and rice are preferred in the eastern sections of the region. The area
around Lake Ranu in the northern part of Lampung, however, is a primary tobacco
growing area.
The Way Kambas nature reserve in the west of the province is a
perfect place to see Sumatran elephants being trained to work in thick tropical
jungles as well as hundreds of species of exotic birds. Tigers still roam this
land although they are rare. The largest flower in the world, Rafflesia, can be
seen at the Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park.
^ PLACE OF INTEREST
 Bandar Lampung
The capital of Lampung has several interesting places such as the Museum and the Monument of the Krakatau Eruption. Worth while seeing or doing is the weaving proces of Tapis textile, art and dance performances or just sunbathing on the beach.
Museum of Lampung
Located at Teuku Umar Street, it can be reached within 15 minutes from the centre of Bandar Lampung. It contains ethnographic and archaeological collections, Chinese ceramics, traditional music instruments, ancient Tapis cloth and ornaments.
Way Kambas Reserve and Way Wako River
Way Kambas is 2 hours drive from Bandar Lampung. 130,000 hectares of area on Lampung's East coast Way Kambas is the best place to watch wild Sumatran elephants, tigers and many species of birds. Motorboats can be hired at Way Kanan for cruising around and up the river.
Way Kanan River
Here we can sail along Way Kanan and Way Kambas by canoe or boat to watch the surrounding flora and fauna while in the mouth of Way Kambas, we can do fishing and swimming. In the morning, we can safari for 2 hours through the prepared track and listening wild animals roaring and birds singing.
 Elephant Training Centre
Way Kambas Elephant Training is an international project which is partly funded by the World Wildlife Fund. The aim of training them is to make the captured elephant be useful to mankind.
Most visitors come to Way Kambas to see the training centre and to have an opportunity to ride on an elephant.
Simple tourist facilities are available at Way Kanan such as lodges, wooden houses on poles, river boats and an observation centre. Way Kambas is accessible by car from Bandar Lampung. The activities and special interests are bird watching, jungle tracking, seasons of elephants safari, and river cruises.
Krakatau
An uninhabited island Krakatau is located on the southern part of the Bay of Lampung. Krakatau is reachable in three hours by boat from Canti, a fisherman village near Kalianda, South Lampung. This group of islands consists of four islands, one of them is called Anak Krakatau (Child of Krakatau) which has grown higher every year. Anak Krakatau has emerged from the bottom of the sea between three other islands by early 1928 or 45 years after its 1883 formidable eruption.
Pugung Archaeological Site
Located in Pugung Raharjo village, 40 kms northeast of Bandar Lampung is a site of megalith and prehistoric relics as well as of the classical Hindu Buddhist period. There are primitive trenched fortresses which almost surround its site. Stone inscription, ancient Chinese porcelains, Polynerian statue and the statue of Bodhisatwa are at the museum, a house on poles located on the way to Pugung Raharjo.
Merak Belantung Beach
Located 40 kms south of Bandar Lampung on the way to the seaport of Bekauheni. The beach is ideal for swimming and wine surfing. Cottages and equipment for wind surfing are available
^ ACCOMMODATION
| BANDAR LAMPUNG |
Hotel Indra Puri
Jl. W. Mongonsidi
70
Bandar Lampung 35119
Phone: (0721) 262766
Fax : (0721)
262399
Rooms: 64
Class : * * * |
Sheraton Inn Lampung
Jl. W. Mongonsidi
175
Bandar Lampung 35401
Phone: (0721) 486666
Fax : (0721) 486690
Rooms: 107
Class : * * * |
Hotel Kertika
Jl. KH. Achmad Dahlan No.
96
Bandar Lampung 35000
Phone: (0721) 487994-6
Fax : (0721)
485413
Rooms: 44
Class : * * * |
Hotel Sahid Bandar Lampung
Jl. Yos Sudarso
294
Bandar Lampung 35226
Phone : (0721) 48888
Fax : (0721)
486589
Rooms: 91
Class : * * * |
Hotel Arinas
Jl. Raden Intan No.35A
Bandar
Lampung 35111
Phone: (0721) 266778
Fax : (0721) 254599
Rooms:
42
Class: * |
Hotel Marcopolo
Jl. Dr. Susilo No. 4,
Bandar Lampung 35116
Phone: (0721) 262511
Fax : (0721)
255419
Rooms: 104
Class : * * * |
Hotel Nusa Indah
Jl. Raden Intan No.
132
Bandar Lampung 35117
Phone: (0721) 25482O |
Hotel Pacific
Jl. Yos Sudarso No.
3
Bandar Lampung 35225
Phone: (0721) 482334 |
Hotel Rarem
Way Rarem No.7
Pahoman, Bandar
Lampung
Phone: (0721)261380 |
Hotel Kemala
Jl. Gatot Subroto
73
Tg.Karang, Bandar Lampung
Phone: (0721)254833 |
Hotel Andalas
Jl. Raden Intan No.
89
Bandar Lampung 35118
Phone: (0721) 253432 |
Hotel Kurnia City
Jl. Raden Intan
No.144
Phone: (0721) 262471 |
^ RESTAURANT
| BANDAR LAMPUNG |
Khong Lok
(Chinese food)
Jl. Ikan Belanak
Tlk. Betung
Bandar Lampung
Phone : (0721) 481160 |
Koharu
(Japanese cuisine)
Jl. Ikan
Tenggiri No.29
Bandar Lampung
Phone: (0721) 487002 |
Golden Dragon & Bar
(Sea food)
Yos
Sudarso No.272
Sukaraja, Bandar Lampung
Phone: (0721)43992 |
European Bakery
Jl. Raden Intan, Tg.
Karang
Bandar Lampung
Phone: (0721)253217 |
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^ SOUVENIR SHOP
| BANDAR LAMPUNG |
Korpinka Kemala
Jl. Diponegoro Gg. Setia budi
No.ll
Bandar Lampung
Phone: (0721)264609 |
Lampung Art
Jl. Kartini No.12
Bandar Lampung
Phone: (0721)264412
Fax :(0721)264408 |
Sanggar Krui Putra
Jl. Wijaya Kusuma 18/22
Bandar Lampung 35127
Phone: (0721)253493 |
Melati Art shop
Jl. Way Rilau No.10
Bandar
Lampung
Phone: (0721) 261914 |
Mulia Art shop
Jl. Jend. A.Yani No.60
Bandar Lampung
Phone: (0721) 251848 |
Sanggar Bunga Mayang
Jl. Jadi No.24 Tanjung
Karang
Bandar Lampung 35128
Phone: (0721) 261018 |
Yamida Maru Mandiri
Jl. Imam Bonjol Raya No.2
Kemiling - Bandar Lampung
Phone: (0721)255073 |
Sanggar Budi Kemuliaan
Jl.Gang Dempo No.37
Way Halim, Bandar Lampung
Phone :(0721)703668 |
Lampung Putra
Jl. Dr. Susilo No.21
Bandar
Lampung
Phone: (0721) 251085 |
^ TRAVEL AGENT
| BANDAR LAMPUNG |
Wayka Bahari Tours & Travel
Komplek
Pertokoan
Villa Citra Blok RD-10
Jl. Antasari, Bandar Lampung
Phone:
(0721) 706123
Fax : (0721) 706123 |
Krakatau Lampung
Tour & Travel
Kartini
No.19-25
Bandar Lampung 35116
Phone: (0721) 263625
Fax : (0721)
263625 |
Wita Sejahtera Permai
Jl. Ikan Lumba-lumba
No.39
Bandar Lampung 35223
Phone: (0721) 481889
Fax :(0721) 482846 |
Elendra Tours & Travel
Sultan Agung No.32
Way Halim
Bandar Lampung 35141
Phone: (0721) 704737
Fax : (0721)
704737 |
Eleste Tours & Travel
Jl Ikan Simba
No.23
Tlk Betung, Bandar Lampung
Phone: (0721) 482325 |
333 Tours & Travel
Jl. Ikan Banyung No.2
Sukaraja
Tlk. Betung, Bandar Lampung
Phone: (0721) 485579 |
Megah Express International
Jl. Yos Sudarso
No.32-34
Bandar Lampung
Phone: (0721) 481181 |
Femmy Tours & Travel
Jl. W. Mongonsidi
No.143
Bandar Lampung 35215
Phone: (0721) 482593 |
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