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island is smaller than Bali or around 4000
square kilometers. Lombok island since independence
is part of Nusa Tenggara Barat province
which includes Sumbawa, Komodo, Moyo and
many small islands. As a tourism destination,
Lombok has many interesting places. Due
to the influence of Bali in the past Lombok,
especially West Lombok shows the similarity
with Bali. It is said that West Lombok was
Bali 15 years ago. This word is not totally
correct since West Lombok is far more developed
than other part of Lombok. Compared to central
and east Lombok, West Lombok has experienced
a great changes since 1980s, when various
Lombok hotels were constructed along Senggigi
beach which has given multiplier effects
on local economy. Senggigi Beach is especially
where various Lombok hotels are now standing
from simple Lombok hotels, medium category
Lombok hotels, and deluxe Lombok hotels.
Senggigi Beach is the most famous tourist
resorts followed by Kuta Beach. Kuta Lombok
has also various Lombok hotels from the
simple Lombok hotels, medium category Lombok
hotels, up to deluxe Lombok hotels such
as Novotel Corralia Lombok. Futher North
from Senggigi Beach also have been built
some hotels, and the most luxurious hotel
in Lombok is found there such as the Oberoi
Lombok. Mataram the capital city of Nusa
Tenggara Barat, around 5 kms from Sengigi
beach has also some Lombok hotels, especially
city hotels. Lombok hotels in the city are
normlly booked by domestic travelers, or
students.
Taman-Narmada
Near Mataram city, the capital of West Nusa
Tenggara, is Balinese king park in Lombok,
built in 1805, just near Sweta Market, biggest
market in Lombok
Lingsar-Temple
The largest temple complex in Lombok built
in 1714. A unique tolerance between Hindu
and Moslem of Waktu Telu known only in Lombok
is exist here side by side. The temple has
beautiful architecture and surrounding.
Suranadi
A Hindu temple located on a beautiful gorges
and traditional village of Lombok. Hotels
are also available in the surrounding of
this temple.
Gili-Islands
Three Gilis are popular place for divers
and sea holidays Gili Air, Gili Meno and
Gili Trawangan. All Gilis are inhabited
by people from Lombok mainland. On all tree
Gilis also built various hotels and restaurants
spreaded over the islands.
Panujak
Known for it's typical Lombok unglazed terracotta
pot craft. Located in South central Lombok.
Kuta-Beach
Located on the south central Kuta has beautiful
white beaches and clear water. There are
many simple hotels and a luxury hotel and
restaurant are already constructed here.
We can't compare Kuta in Lombok and Kuta
in Bali, as Kuta Lombok still natural with
pristine beach, and is comparable only for
Gilis of Lombok and other southern Lombok
beahes
Banyu-Mulek
Lombok pottery craft center, especially
decorating and basketing the pots. The people
is Lombok aborigine called Sasak People.
The village is on the way if a full day
Lombok tour is organized with visit to Kuta
beach.
Senggigi-Beach
Most developed area in Lombok where hotels,
resorts, shops and restaurants are available.
Senggigi area is belong to Kabupaten Lombok
Barat, including he Gilis reknown for it's
beautiful beaches for diving and snorkeling.
As the center of Lombok tourism resort Senggigi
have developed beyond the area where from
the simple hotels, medium hotels and luxury
hotels are available
Sukarara
Famous for Lombok traditional weaving and
always visited by the tourists. Located
in south Central Lombok. The village is
on the way if a full day Lombok tour is
organized with visit to Kuta and handicraft
villages
Rambitan
The Sasak village still preserves their
original architecture, known as Lombok original
house. Rambitan lies at south central Lombok.
Other village in Lombok has the same architecture
is Sade Village, further south from Rambitan
village. It is believed that like what has
happened in Bali, if the development of
tourism continues this tradition will soon
changed by local people. It is expected
that tourism will upgrade their level of
life and knowledge in general
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