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Bungin Island [SC5]
Located near Alas in north-west Sumbawa, Bungin Island is the most
densely populated island in the world, it is built from coral and
sand and there is almost no vacant land. The island inhabited by
the Bajo people. Its area is becoming larger as the inhabitants
extend the island as the population increases. Originally established
about 190 years ago by fisherman from Sulawesi, the houses are built
on stilts above low-lying coral atolls; People fetch firewood and
bury their dead on neighboring Panjang Island.
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- Batu Tereng [SJ8]
Liang Petang cave is located in the village of Batu Tereng 29 km south
of Sumbawa Besar. With its stalagmites and stalactites, it is a fascinating
natural phenomenon, some resembles a weaving loom. The other cave
in the area is the home for hundred of fruit bats. Also in this area
of Ai Renung are sarcophagi, stone graves built 2000 years ago.
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- Batu Bulan Dam [SI7]
Batu Bulan Dam Irrigation Project, with total capacity of 54 million
m3, is located in Sumbawa Regency. It supplies water to an irrigation
area of 5576 ha. The Project started in 1998 with aid from Japan,
it was opened in 2003. The Project contributes to the income generation
of the farmers and development of the local community. It has become
a popular local tourist sport and has plans outlined for major tourism
activities, including sailing, fishing, restaurants and cultural events.
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- Batu Gong Beach [SD4]
A beautiful beach with sloping shore and white sand, good for swimming,
14 km from Sumbawa Besar. Just across the road from the beach there
are caves of archeological interest. Hindu fleeing from the "invasion"
of Islam some 400 hundred years ago, hid there. The place is still
used by Hindu worshippers today. At the times of particular sea tides
and prevailing winds, the sound of "gong" can be heard in
the caves.
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- Empang [SQ9]
Eastern Sumbawa Regency has interesting farmlands, hills and aquaculture.
Beaches with good waves for surfing exist on the southern coast.
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- Lunyuk Beach [SF13]
The beach received ocean swells, has gray / black sand and has a habitat
for ridgeback turtle, which is protected and also the green and scale
turtles. In addition, the beach has seaweed, red and yellow algae,
lobster, pearl and Lola shell.
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- Moyo Island [SJ4] - It is
located northward of Sumbawa, in front of the Saleh strait, with an
area of 30,000 hectares. Moyo Island has both land and marine tourist
object. Its tropical forest is a home for flocks of deer, Bali banten
cattle, boar, fruit bats, snake and lizards, and the protected 'gosong
bird' (megapodius).
There are also two waterfalls. Its marine tourism provides a beautiful
underwater panoramic view for snorkeling and scuba diving, even from
the wharf thousands of small can be seen. Lady Diana from England
and Prince William from the Netherlands had once visited Moyo Island
for their holidays
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- Semongkat [SG7]
Located in Batu Lereng south of Sumbawa Besar, this recreation area
is a perfect place to escape the heat. Situated on the slopes of a
hill 450 m above sea level, the breeze is refreshing while viewing
the beauty of the area. Once the bathing spot of the Sultan,
The facilities that are available there, among others are the (old)
swimming pool fed by a mountain river and shelter.
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- Sultan's Palace (Dalam Loka) [SJ6]
The old Sultan's Palace is not far from Wisma Praja in the heart of
the town. It is also known as Dalam Loka or Istana Tua. It is made
of wood and is supported by 99 wooden columns. It was built in 1885
as the Palace of Sultan Jalaludin III who reigned from 1883-1931.
Restored in the 1980s, the Palace stands strongly, as proof of the
grandeur of the past. Now it is used as a museum and of cultural activities.
It is interesting for its beauty and the uniqueness of the architecture,
as it was built without nails.
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- Tepal [SF7]
About is 60 km from Sumbawa besar, Tepal is traditional village, very
interesting because old traditional of the forebears retained Sumbawa
culture. It is on the further on from Semongkat and the village Batu
Dulang.
The final travel from Batu Dulang to Tepal is done on horseback. It
is located on a hill above a river. It is possible to stay overnight
there with the permission of Kepala Desa; bring special food if required
and give some money or gift to the village.
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- Talwa Village [SJ6]
Known as the village for blacksmiths, so many blacksmiths are in that
village it gets the nickname "The Solingen of Sumbawa".
It lies at the district of Moyo Hulu approximately 15 km to the south
of Sumbawa Besar. The ancestor of the people there were blacksmiths
from all parts of Sumbawa, pooled there especially to make traditional
weapon like spears, chopping knives, etc to be used in the fights
against the Dutch colonialism. The skill that is still maintained
and developed into making people daily tools like hoes, spades, axes,
plough shares and so on.
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- Utan - Batu Gong [SD4]
Before Hinduism spread over Bali, Sumbawa was one Hindu's kingdom.
Gong stones located at Orong Bawa village, nearby Utan are evidence
of the influence of Hinduism.
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Yellow House - Bala Kuning [SJ6]
This was the house of the late Sultan Muhammad Kaharudin III and his
family after his abdication. Treasures of the past can be found here,
including the ceremonial Dagger (Keris), Crown, Spear the Sultan clothes
and other object. Many of the relics are made of gold and have been
exhibited in foreign countries. They are kept in good condition as
a permanent reminder of the past.
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