TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Liwa, the capital city of West Lampung District, offers serenity and chilly airs as it is surrounded by mountains, part of Bukit Barisan clusters. Located 236 kilometers away from Bandar Lampung, Liwa can be reached within 6 hours trip.
Liwa is renowned as the fog city considering thick fog covers the region in the morning. Other than the magnificent view of the mist, tourists can explore its historical heritage and natural tourism places.
1. Lake Ranau
The second largest lake in Sumatra, about 125.4 square kilometers, lies in two regencies, viz. West Lampung and Ogan Komering Ulu, South Sumatra. At the edge of Ranau Lake, Mount Seminung stands firmly, beautifying the view of the lake which is surrounded by hills. Near Liwa City, tourist can find typical fish of Lake Ranau, among others, are harongan and mujair.
2. Coffee Plantation
West Lampung is famous for its robusta coffee. There are a lot of coffee plantations worth to visit in the region, for example, in Sekicau, Way Tenong, and Sumber Jaya.
3. Fog Hill Bawang Bakung
Bawang Bakung hill, located in Pekon Negeri Ratu, is a recommended spot to witness the magnificent view of mist covering the city. March until August, or during the dry season, is the best time to see the vast expanse of fog filling the landscape.
4. Gemura Talang Hill
The word Gemura in local language means hot water. It flows from the crater of Mount Sekicau which is located in Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park (TNBBS). The virgin nature can be the option for travelers to enjoy.
5. Paksi Pak Sekala Brak Sultanate Palace
West Lampung is also known for its cultural heritage such as Sultanate Palace of Paksi Pak Sekala Brak in Batu Brak, Liwa. Tourists can visit the funeral of royal descendants and bathhouse with the hill view and the hundred-years-old traditional residence in Pekon Kenali.
6. Megalithic Site
West Lampung has many megalithic sites, including the two in Purajaya Village, Sumberjaya Sub-District. Tourist can enjoy the coffee plantation in Mount Way Tebu on the way to the site.
RITA NARISWARI