Tourist attractions in NTT

Tourism Region of East Nusa Tenggara
Kupang

Kupang is the capital of the Province of East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), which is also the main town in West Timor. Although Kupang is a small town atmosphere but has a busy and traffic in the bustling city center but rather chaotic like most other developed cities in Indonesia. Medium residential areas are mostly located in the suburb of temporary government office area located in the eastern city including tourism office located at Jl. Raya El Tari (tel 21 540).

Tourists can visit the Museum of East Nusa Tenggara near the tourist office. The museum has a collection of objects of art, craft and heritage objects that come from various areas in NTT.

Tarus Manikin beach in the Middle District of Kupang, about 13 km from the city of Kupang. The beach has natural scenery, the beautiful, white sand beaches and a tourist attraction visited by many tourists for swimming, beach volleyball and has a great location for camping.

There are two tourist beaches in the District Semau is the Akle Beach and Otan Coast within 15 nautical miles from the city of Kupang. There are also beach Monkey Island 6 nautical miles from the city of Kupang with long travel 45 minutes by boat motors. 3 km long beach with beautiful marine parks, coral reefs and a variety of ornamental fish area of the beach is suitable for planting palm trees, trees and turi has held the action of planting 1000 saplings acid and iron wood, cooperation among youth NGOs Kupang Regency and OICA years 2001 and to commemorate World Environment Day.

Semau Island and Monkey Island are two islands are visible from Kupang. Both islands have beautiful beach area with crystal clear water, great for snorkeling. Numerous lodging in Kupang provides tour packages for tourists who will visit the island Semau.

Tourists can visit Baun is a small village located about 30 km east of Kupang. The village is located in the district Amarasi in a hilly region is a center of weaving craft. Moreover, in this place there are a number of Dutch colonial heritage buildings and also the king's house was the home of former last ruler in the region.

Baumata is a village located 16 km from the city of Kupang or 6 miles east of El Tari Airport Kupang .Kupang precisely in the Central District is one of the recreational / tourist attraction well-known and crowded with people. The attraction is owned by prominent natural attractions Baumata is a good swimming pool for adults and children.

In this place there are also historical / site that is quite interesting natural cave with stalactite and stalagmite, is approximately 250 meters from the pool. Community called "Cave of Japan" which is a legacy of former Japanese Army as a hiding place during World War II.

Besides enjoying the natural scenery with cool air, near a swimming pool there is also the natural pool is decorated with lotus flowers as a sanctuary some freshwater habitats such as the types of fish and shrimp. Also at this time by the manager, the pool has been cultivated several species of fish that the potential for consumption include: milkfish fish, and fish Tawes Mas.

This makes Baumata an interesting combination of natural springs, a swimming pool, Japanese caves and trees with a cool air. Activities that can be done in addition to enjoying the natural scenery with the cool air is camping, photography and enjoy the traditional culture of society that is "Dance Hering" normally danced to welcome the authorities or Guest Great.

Region around Kupang has a number of traditional villages of interest to visit. Tour guides will usually come to accompany tourists to offer tourists visiting these villages. NTT has waters with a beautiful dive sites, especially for tourists who have a hobby to dive. Kupang is a great place to arrange trips to visit the dive sites.

Located about 46 km in the North East Kupang there Camplong Park which is a nature reserve forest and has a number of caves and a swimming pool where the water comes from springs in the region. From here a distance of about 7 km, visitors can climb Mount Fatuleu overgrown with a variety of mountain flora.

Other sights in Kupang district consists of natural attractions, maritime, cultural and historical tours. Wizard natural objects such as beach that spreads in several districts. Region around Kupang has some interesting places to visit include Lasiana Coast, located about 10 km from the city center to the east of Kupang. A beautiful beach area with white sand can be found in Tablolong located approximately 27 miles southwest of Kupang.

Air China's coast in this region is one of the interesting locations to visit with a more quiet but public transportation to the beach is a little more.

Sulamu Beaches in District Sulamu also has white sand and the distance 80 km from the city of Kupang and also suitable for diving. Uiasa beach was also in the same district, within 6 nautical miles from the city of Kupang or one-hour trip from Kupang. Having a white sand, beautiful marine park (particularly coral reefs and ornamental fish) recreational, shower, swimming, sunbathing and fishing.

Barate Beaches in District Fatuleu, located 95 km from the city of Kupang stretches for five miles. Like Manikin, here visitors can also enjoy the natural scenery, white sand, recreation or swimming and diving.

While the Oipoli beach is located in the District Amfoang North, located 145 km from the city of Kupang with specs appeal of white sand, stone vessels, recreational areas, bathing and swimming. Still in the same district there is a white sandy beach Naikliu and a community recreation area.

West Kupang sub district has many beaches among other objects Tablolong Coast within 30 miles of the city of Kupang has a unique state of the beach and is often used for the rowing race as well as traditional fishing competition both nationally and internationally. In addition to being a place of recreation, can also be used for windsurfing activities. Behind the sights there Tablolong area of 3 ha of woods inhabited by a species of monkeys and forest.

Behind the village there are objects of cultural interest by the number of Head of Family Panaf 18 KK, the language is a mixture of languages Oekusi, Helong and Rote (the uniqueness of the Hamlet Panaf. Place of Interest Panaf a rock that looks like a goat that jutted into the sea.

Oesina beach in Kupang District West Lifuleo stretches along 70 km. Apart from swimming and diving can also be for camping. Other beaches can be developed for the sport of skiing Batule Coast, while in the Coast District Lifuleo Salupu in the same village has a charm of mangroves and wildlife bats.

Kupang is also known for its traditional horse racing attractions in East Kupang District Oefafi and also known as a traditional music called Sasando. Sasando music industry in Central Kupang District Oebelo also become a center of handicraft making.

Bolow beach in Eastern Sabu District, Coastal and Beach Seba Raijua in the District of West Sabu has the charm of white sand, and well suited for diving.

Potential of cultural tourism is equally interesting with the presence of graves in the village of King Koroh Teunbeun Amarasi District which is where the kings bersemayamnya Amarasi. Located 28 km from the city of Kupang. Which is easily accessible by public transportation or private. Namata Megalithic stones in the village of Sabu Western District Railolo appeal megalithic stones, traditional villages and traditional houses. While at the palace there Tenihau / Traditional House King Sabu.

Ceremonial life of the community NTT coloring among other ceremonies in Ledeunu Kolouju Raijua District as an expression of gratitude for the harvest. In other villages Pahoru / Wodho Western District of Sabu. Also known as ceremonial welcome of this crop that lasted one week. One of the unique attractions is the activity of the foot whipping with a rattan between groups or tribes in | open field.

Historic Places also become a tourist attraction in the District kupang among other interesting and worth a visit are the Australian veterans monument in East Kupang District Oesao. Located 20 km from the city of Kupang. This monument was built to commemorate Australian soldiers who died fighting the Japanese army in the war that took place in 1942 with a claimed many victims.

Japanese Tonhitu Caves and Sonliku in Buraen Amarasi District. shelter holes and Japan's defense over attack Australian Air Force. Other Japanese caves are Panafbibi in Tasikona a landing sites and the protection and defense of Japan during World War II, defense bunker with a size of 10 x 4 m and spacious rooms 2 x 2 m with 2 doors facing the beach. Cave protection Daieko Japan also found in the Western District of Sabu called Cave Leimadira an area of 2 km.

Other natural caves that have potential as a tourist attraction spread in some places like Crystal Caves Nature Bolok, within 16 miles of the city of Kupang or approximately 1 km from Port Fery Bolok. Uniquely in this cave there is a bathing place and able to swim and even dive for young people who have a strong stamina. Inside this cave there is a clean water source and stalatik.

Tesbatan Water Falls in Sub Amarasi has five levels and cold air. Besides recreation, this area is also producing vegetables for the needs of the city of Kupang. Other waterfalls located on the West Kupang district Oenesu Falls water that has 4 levels.

Manifon Island area of 2449.50 ha in nnoraen Kecarnatan Amarasi within 65 miles of the city of Kupang has appeal as wildlife protection areas such as alligator, turtle shell, deer and birds. The beach also has natural scenery and white sand.

For natural attractions, many activities can be performed include day trips to Mount Timau, in North Amfoang Timau District. Its main attraction is the panoramic view of nature and hiking activities.

Trips to the lake can also be an option, such as the Lake Nefona area of 7 ha in Silu Fatuleu District. Located 80 km from the city of Kupang, can be reached by public transport and private vehicles. This lake has a beautiful natural scenery. Similarly Tuadale Lake area of 10 ha.

Kupang also has a number of such springs in hot water baths in District Amfoang Oh'aem South. Sulfur hot springs can cure skin diseases with beautiful natural scenery. IN Lokoaimada, Eastern District of Sabu there are also springs and the baths.

The same thing can be done in Eimade be'ibu in the Western District of Sabu who have water resources and recreational areas for swimming. While in the Eastern District of Sabu is also no place in Lokowadu Wae that bathing is easy to reach by public and private transport.

Mutis Nature Reserve is also a tourism potential that has a broad overall Kupang 12 000 ha. Based on the district, the area included in the South Central Timor, Kupang Regency and North Central Timor.

As a center for biodiversity are typical in NTT Province, located above the altitude of 1500-2500 above sea level with average temperatures ranging between 12 to 19 is the coldest region between the hot area on the island of Timor. According to the story, Mutis peak whose height above sea level 2450 represents the first decline in the king on the island of Timor and East Timor so that the area is highly exalted.

Another peculiarity is the unique biodiversity of homogeneous stands ampupu (eucaliptus urrophylla) and some typical endemic fauna are protected.

Soe is located in the Northeast region Kupang is located at an altitude of 800 m above sea level. At night the air is cold enough yet Soe hot during the day. Road trip from Kupang to Soe going through the beautiful hills and pleasant.

Soe is a city that is developing in which the inhabitants live in modern homes but communities around the city are still many who live in traditional houses called lopo or ume kebubu with honeycomb-shaped roof, no windows to the entrance of a low- less than one meter. Since then it has no smoke from the kitchen window sometimes filled the room of the house.

Region around Soe has some interesting sites to visit include Oinlasi located approximately 51 miles from Soe. Oinlasi attraction is a large traditional market held every Tuesday. Market at this place is the biggest and best in the East West.

Residents from various villages in the region flocked to this market with their traditional wear distinctive clothing. In this place among other merchants selling ikat, a variety of carvings, masks and others. Public transport buses are available directly from Kupang (four hours).

Boti is located approximately 12 miles from Oinlasi in a somewhat isolated mountain valleys. The journey to this place must go through the winding roads up and down hills. Is one of the remaining villages in West Timor where people are still firmly running their customary traditions. Hence this place is very attractive to international tourists to visit.

Boti villagers led by a leader or a king over the age of 80 years and can only speak the local language. Boti community does not accept any religious influence, and they obey the rules of customary run them. Residents here are just wearing clothes woven from cotton they planted themselves.

Kefa Kefamenanu or Kefa in the Northeast at a distance of about 217 km from Kupang is a quiet town with the cold air. From here visitors can explore on foot the beautiful hills around the city, the city has a strong Catholic atmosphere because it has a number of churches to form an impressive building.