Category: ATTRACTION

1. Ayam Bakar Taliwang and Beberoq

• Taliwang chicken is the classic food of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara-based chicken spices served with a dried red chili, onion, garlic, red tomatoes, fried shrimp, kencur, Java sugar, and salt.
• Usually served with traditional foods such as Plecing Lombok.
• A tour of Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, will not be complete without tasting the local Taliwang Chicken,Ayam Taliwang.
• This typical Lombok dish is a favorite among both locals and visitors to the island.
• At first glance, Taliwang Chicken looks almost like the common grilled or fried chicken, simply covered with a spicy relish.

2. Pelecing

• Pelecing kale is a typical dish from Lombok Indonesia.
• Pelecing consists of kale and spinach are boiled and served cold with fresh tomato sauce, made from chili pepper, salt, shrimp paste and tomatoes, and sometimes given a lemon drop.
• Tomato sauce / condiment pelecing made using lombok paste for more delicious smells and feels right with chilli spinach.

3. Satay Rembiga

• Satay Rembiga, a simple yet delicious dish of seasoned beef cubes grilled over hot coals on bamboo skewers, is one item on Lombok’s exciting menu of traditional cuisine nowadays often sought out by tourists.
• Many newcomers to the dish report immediate addiction to the sweet, spicy satays served with warm rice or rice cakes wrapped in leaves plus vegetables.
• While Satay Rembiga is popular with locals and tourists, only a few vendors specialise in the dish.
• But at Rembiga village in Selaparang, Mataram, its original home, women prepare the satays daily.

1. Tugu Hotel

• The clear blue water in front of Hotel Tugu Lombok is most ideal for swimming and snorkeling during the day.
• At night, a picture perfect tropical dream takes over; sparkling waters and shadows of the hissing palm leaves float seductively under the silvery full moon and a million stars.
• All guest accommodations are within steps from the beach, housed in traditional buildings.
• Alternatively can call them to reserve +62 370 6120111,+62 81 937 995566 and +62 87 864 361634 or email us at lombok@tuguhotels.com.

• Please visit : https://www.tuguhotels.com/hotels/lombok/ if you have any queries.

2. The Jayakarta Lombok Beach Resort & Spa

• It is situated at Jl. Raya Senggigi Km.4,PO BOX 1112, Mataram, West Lombok.
• Stimulate your senses and experience the unspoiled, untouched natural beauty of Lombok Island from a front row seat at The Jayakarta Lombok Beach Resort & Spa.
• The warmth of the sun in the clear blue sky, the bliss of sand running through your toes on pristine beaches, the hypnotizing rustle of palm trees swaying in the breeze, the rhythmic sound of waves rushing to shore, the sparkle of the sea as traditional fishing boats sail lazily into the distance.
• For your accommodation in Lombok, The Jayakarta Lombok Beach Resort & Spa is divided into a main building and several bungalow units, comprises a total of 171 rooms.
• Facilities on offer include a welcoming foyer with a reception, safe, and a cafe, in addition to a range of shops, a bar, and two α la carte restaurants.
• The cosy complex also features a library, and a business centre. A conference room and a banqueting hall may also be taken advantage of by guests, and the laundry service, medical facilities, and bicycle hire complete the offerings.
• Younger guests may let off steam in the play area, and the hotel has parking spaces for those arriving by car.
• If have any further queries, contact them PH: +62 370 693045-8, fax :+62 370 693043 and email them : lombok@jayakartahotelsresorts.com or can visit http://lombok.jayakartahotelsresorts.com/

3. Secret Island Resort Hotel

• The very special Bungalows over the reef are stable and not floating.
• They are attached to a long re-cycled wood dock that is wonderfully tranquil.
• These units plus our two bedroom villa and deluxe hillside bungalow are for those looking for a little higher class setting with hot water and spectacular views.
• Honeymoon specials or any kind specials are possible, now providing Wi-Fi Internet connection.
• The beautiful surroundings and undisturbed nature of Gili Gede provides the perfect location to experience the 12 Unspoiled SouthWest Gilis.
• It is located just 5 minutes from the mainland of Lombok Island and features a really good for the kids swimming beach right in front of the Resort.
• If have any further information about bookings, call or SMS +62-818 0376 2001 and can email: secretislandresort@gmail.com.

1. By Air

• There are daily flights between Denpasar, Bali and the capital of Lombok, Mataram.
• Lombok International Airport is situated at Tanak Awu, in the Central Lombok District, some 30 km or an hour’s drive south east of Mataram.
• Airlines which fly to Lombok are Garuda, Lion Air, Silk Air and Trans Nusa.
• If you want to make any bookings, please visit:

https://www.garuda-indonesia.com/my/en/index.page  ( Garuda Airlines)

http://www.lionair.co.id/  ( Lion airlines)

http://www.silkair.com/en_UK/my/home  ( SilkAir airlines)

http://www.transnusa.co.id/transnusa-2u/en/home/  (TransNusa airlines)

• AirAsia regularly unloads tourist groups from Malaysia through its 10 x weekly flights from Kuala-Lumpur – Lombok and 5 flights weekly from Johor-Lombok direct.
• Malindo and MAS airlines also offering their flights into Lombok frequently.
• If have any futher information about the booking, please visit:

http://www.malaysiaairlines.com/my/en.html  ( Malaysia Airlines)

http://www.airasia.com/my/en/home.page?cid=1  (AirAsia Airlines)

http://www.malindoair.com/  ( Malindo Airlines)

2. By Ferry

• The public ferry travels between Padangbai (Bali) and Lembar (Lombok) multiple times a day. The trip takes around four hours.
• If there have any enquiries, please visit: http://www.lombok-network.com/ferry_tarrif.htm
• If you are prone to sea-sickness be warned that the trip can be rough. Ferries travel between Labuhan Lombok and Poto Tano on multiple times a day. The trip takes one and a half hours.

3. By Fast Boat

• Blue Water Safari’s run express boats from Bali to Lombok, the Lebongan Island.

If have any further information, please visit: http://www.bluewater-express.com/

1. The Gili Islands

• Three perfect coral islands, fringed with white sands and swaying palm trees, lay in the glittering ocean just off the coast of Lombok Indonesia.
• For many years the Gili’s have attracted visitors from around the world for their original waters, great diving, relaxing holiday, snorkelling and party.
• The word of GILI means small islands so these islands are well known as The Gilis by travellers, who have long considered them to be at least equal to the appeal of Thailand’s and India’s south coast.
• Over the past decade, each of the three islands has developed a unique personality or style, providing to different types of holiday makers and travellers.
• There is no cars or motor bikes on the islands and the only mean transport are horse cart, locally known as cidomo.

2. Kuta Beach and South Coast Lombok

• The south coast of Lombok commonly known as the Kuta region.
• The bay of Kuta are are famous for the legend of Pantai Putri Nyale, cristal clear water, gorgeous white sandy beach and the fantastic surfing wave.
• For those who look relaxing places for holiday this area seem are good as the area are less busy than the other tourism area on Lombok.
• Surfing, swimming and laze under the sun shine are famous activities, surfing on this area offer unforgettable experience as the most repeater surfer from all over the world back visited Kuta and South coast.

3. Senggigi Beach Town and Resort

• Senggigi is the most developed tourist area on Lombok.
• You can find variety of tourism attraction and tourism facilities such as restaurant, cafe, and bars which is line up on the street.
• Cafes and restaurants most located on the main beach road and the beaches is safe for swim.
• Most of visitor start their visit and stay at Senggigi, the oldest famous tourist resort area.

Introduction

• Lombok is the places the island that fascinating the west of Nusa Tenggara of Indonesia.
• Lombok is an Indonesian island east of Bali and west of Sumbawa known for picturesque beaches and prime surf, particularly at Kuta and Banko Banko (in south Lombok).
• The Wallace Line, named after 19th century naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace, marks a point of transition between the flora and fauna of Western and Eastern Indonesia and acts as the Western boundary of West Nusa Tenggara, which includes Lombok Island and Sumbawa.
• Lombok experienced strong Balinese influences in the past, but has still retained a unique identifies.
• The two largest islands in West Nusa Tenggara province are Lombok in the west and the larger Sumbawa Island in the east.
• Mataram, on Lombok, is the capital and largest city of the province.
• The province is administratively divided into six regencies and one municipality, Mataram.
• The Sasak ethnic group mainly inhabits Lombok, with a minority Balinese population then, Sumbawa and Bima ethnic groups inhabit Sumbawa.
• The population of the province is 71 percent of the population lives in Lombok.

1. Harris Hotel Batam

• Tauzia Hotel Management developed HARRIS hotel concept for business and leisure in the mid scale market.
• In a decade since the opening of first HARRIS Hotel in Batam, Tauzia through HARRIS has firmly established a culture of innovation in design, marketing and hospitality services.
• Potential owners as the brand’s first customers need to share the brand philosophy:
• “ THE BRIGHTER SIDE OF LIFE” as a common vision in embarking to mutual success in the years to come.
• If have any further information, please visit http://center-batam.harrishotels.com/

2. Amaris Hotel Nagoya Hill

• Once a densely forested backwater, for the past three decades Batam has undergone rapid development.
• It was tempted by the island’s close immediacy to Singapore and special trade agreements, many international companies have established operations here.
• Noawdays, Batam is a hub of industrial activity and an important trade link between Indonesia and the world.
• As a tourist destination, Batam has a number of natural and historic tourist attractions too, as well as important religious sites.
• It is situated in the heart of Nagoya Hill Mall superblock 30 minutes away from Batam’s Hang Nadim international airport, Amaris Hotel Nagoya Hill Batam is within easy walk of offices, banks, and hospital.
• It was created to meet the needs of the modern-day urban professional, every Amaris Hotel offers a stylish yet affordable alternative, complete with modern amenties and professional service.
• If have any enquiries, please visit http://www.amarishotel.com/batam

3. Allium Batam Hotel

• Uncover reinvention in the heart of Nagoya through an effort to enhance guests’ experience in all the five senses with refined beds, linens and amenities.
• The result is a blend of fresh modern style accommodation, warm welcome and friendly service in Batam.

1. By air

Flights to / from Tanjung Pinang:

• You can go to Tanjung Pinang by plane. From Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta) you can go straight to the airport Raja Haji Fisabilillah (Tanjung Pinang) with a long flight 1 hour 20 minutes.
• There are three airlines that serve the route, namely: Batavia Air, Lion Air, and Sriwijaya Airline.
• For more complete flight information, you can contact the Call Center service Fisabilillah Tanjung Pinang Raja Haji at number +62 (0771) 442434, Fax: +62 (0771) 41 034.
• If have any enquiries, please visit https://www.tiket2.com/en/batavia-air , http://www.lionair.co.id/  and  https://www.sriwijayaair.co.id/welcome.php

Crossings to / from Tanjung Pinang:

Batam

• You can make journey from the Port of Lake Punggur (Batam) to the Port of Sri Bintan Pura (Tanjung Pinang).
• Long trip you can take as long as 60 minutes.
• There are several ferry operator that serves the crossings in every 15 minutes.

Jakarta

• You can use a ship owned by Pelni, like KM Sirimau and KM Bukit Raya.
• From the Port of Tanjung Priok (Jakarta) to the port of Kijang (Bintan) takes 24 hours or 1 day and 1 night.
• Furthermore, you can proceed to Tanjung Pinang by car takes about 1 hour.

1. Nagoya

• If you like shopping, you should visit the shopping complex at Nagoya Super Block in Batam, Riau Archipelango province.
• It offers products in several modern shopping malls within one compound. In this pedestrian area, there are 450 kiosks and 170 shops with a Hypermarket on Nagoya Hill.
• The Nagoya area is located at Sudirman and Yos Sudarso Streets, Jodoh subdistrict, Batam, Indonesia.
• It is easy to find restaurants selling fast food, Chinese food, Peking duck, steak, and pizza.
• Visitors can buy various items including electronics, clothing and food in this area.
• Since it is situated in the city center, tourists will have no difficulty finding accommodations during their trip.
• Visitors can enjoy walking streets with plenty of food and shopping without having to worry about the heat or rain because these streets have an integrated city walk similar to those in Singapore.
• The city walk area is located in the mall, but it is designed with wide spaces to look like a “mini city”. I

2. Abang Island

• Beautiful underwater gardens featuring fascinating coral reefs decorated with various shapes, sizes, and colors of many sea creatures.
• That is the view that expects snorkelers and divers under the crystal clear waters of Abang Island, south of in the province of the South Batam in the province at the Riau Archipelago.
• Abang Island is enclosed by many other small islands, most of which are conservation areas for coral reefs, while the main island of Abang only measures around 10 square km.
• With relatively shallow waters (around 15-18 meters deep), this attractive underwater wonder is a perfect spot for both diving and snorkeling.
• Its beauty is often compared to that of the waters around Komodo Island National Park, Bunaken and Raja Ampat since COREMAP (Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Programs) itself has also designated the area as site for a special underwater coral reef observation center.
• Above the surface, the landscape of Abang Island is still original with hills dominated by granite rocks. Most of the shores are still decorated with beautiful mangrove forests.
• The most fascinating feature of the waters of Abang Island is the existence of a rare species of coral known as Blue Coral which only lives in clear waters with excellent water quality.
• Among some of the fish species that find shelter under its calm waves are selar, lencing, red snapper, red sand fish, blow fish, pinang, and many others.
• Over the years, the people of Abang Island have constantly been taught awareness of the importance to preserve the coral reefs both as tourism assets as well as their significance for the global environment.
• In turn, they can also benefit from tourism activities next to their daily activity as fishermen or traders.
• This has ultimately led to the well maintained beauty of Abang Island.

3. Bingka Bakar

• If you are craving for a true taste of the tourist island of Batam , you should take a bite of the sweet Bingka Bakar, a simple cake with a distinct Riau Malay taste.
• Bingka (or also known as Bika) is a typical sweet cake of the Malay ethnic group which is also familiar on the island of Sumatra and other Malay dominated regions.
• What makes Bingka Bakar of Batam different from other Bingka (such as the more familiar Bika Ambon of Medan, North Sumatra) is that it is baked rather than steamed, hence the name Bingka Bakar (Bakar in Bahasa Indonesia means barbequed or grilled).
• Basically, Bingka Bakar is made of flour, eggs, coconut milk, sugar, and salt, which is uniquely shaped into a blooming flower.
• Although the original flavor uses Pandan Leaves, nowadays Bingka Bakar also features other flavors such as cheese, chocolate, strawberry, mocha, sesame, corn, durian, peanuts and others.
• With a soft and tender texture and reasonably sweet (no too overwhelming) taste, Bingka Bakar is a perfect companion for your morning coffee or afternoon tea.
• Bingka Bakar is said to have initially been a royal treat for Malay Sultans and was served only at special ceremonies or to honor distinguished guests.
• The distinct taste of Bingka Bakar was said to have been familiar only among royalty and stayed within the palace walls.
• However, over time the recipes of the special cake also spread among the common people and was widely developed as a popular dessert.
• Although it evolved into a modern cake featuring popular flavors, the distinct blooming flower shape is preserved from ancient times.
• You can find Bingka Bakar Nay@dam in many shops all across the island and at Batam’s Hang Nadim International Airport.
• Nay@dam was founded by Wisnu Wardhana who successfully transformed the traditional cake into a popular snack and one of the most favorite souvenirs of the island.
• It can be found Bingka Bakar Nay@dam in Outlet Ruko Puri Legenda, Blok D1 No 03, Batam Centre. Phone: +62 778 809 6179, +62 778 731 5376; Fax:  +62 778 809 6174; Website:  nayadam.com

1. Floating Market Lembang

• Paddle boats, a small artificial but peaceful lake, food stands in traditional canoes, small and private dining huts, and green sceneries can be found in the Floating Market.
• This is not a traditional floating market, but more of a nice and clean dining area designed to look like a floating market.
• There are many stands offering different types of Indonesian dishes, including Bandung’s specialties.
• Must-try dishes include pisang goreng, literally meaning ‘fried banana’, which comes served with chocolate and cheese, siomay, batagor, otak-otak, and of course sate.
• The location at:33 Jalan Grand Hotel, Bandung, Indonesia.
• If any enquiries, do contact +62 708 888 81

2. Dapur Dahapati

• Dapur Dahapati is the highly recommended answer for those seeking to taste the very famous oxtail soup in Bandung: the sop buntut.
• It’s not difficult to find, as everyone around knows about this restaurant set in a classic Dutch house.
• What makes the oxtail soup more special at Dapur Dahapati is their delicious thick sauce and the fact that they use a recipe that has been shared over generations.
• The portions are generous, offering good value for money.
• The restaurant is situated at 146 Jalan Cipaganti, Bandung, Indonesia.
• If have any queries, do contact at +62 22 7101301.

3. Paskal Food Market

• There is a nice food court in town called the Paskal Food Market.
• It is situated at  the Hyper Square area (Next to the Hilton), they have all the local foods available but in a much cleaner environment.
• About 50+ stalls are available here while you can get some good Sundanese Food.
• A live acoustic band was also entertaining dinners and locals there.

1. Mie Kocok

• Shaken noodle that noodle mixed with boiled egg, beef shank/beef skin/beef tendon, bean sprouts, lime juice.

2. Nasi Timbel

• The package of deep fried chicken, Lalapan, fried Tahu (tofu), fried Tempe (fermented soybeans wrapped in banana leaves), salted fish and rice.

3. Bakso Tauhu Goreng

• The fried meat ball mixed with tofu, served with peanut sauce