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INTERESTING SITES OF WEST
TIMOR
The Provincial capital of Nusa Tenggara
Timur in western Timor with approximately 522.944 inhabitants makes it the
largest urban center of the province. It is the center of government,
business, trade, and education. Kupang has also become the spot for
game fishing (International Tag and Release Billfish Tournament) approved
by IGFA (The International Game Fishing Association). The event usually
begins on October every year. The Museum Kupang has on display items of historical and
cultural value
The town may be reached by air from Denpasar, Dili, and Ujungpandang (Makassar) and also from all the major
towns inside the province. With the recent opening of direct flights from
Darwin - Australia, Kupang has also become a tourist gateway.
Oenesu :
The waterfall spot in beautiful natural panorama located on the
middle of Kupang and Tablolong.
Tablolong :
A beautiful place, about 23 Km from Kupang, with white sandy beach
and crystal water, good for water sport recreation. Tablolong is
also chosen as the base for Kupang Local Billfish Fishing
Tournament.
Kolbano is a village on the south beach of Timor island and well
known for it's beautiful sandy beach. Here one can see a Dutch
monument built in 1907 to memorize the battle between the local
people and the Dutch.
Menipo Island :
Menipo island is not shown in any geographical map. it is only 571
hectares large or 7,328 meters long and 700 meters wide. It is
separated from Timor island by a narrow strait. Menipo island is part of Enoraen village, Kuarasi district, in
the Kupang regency. This island is occupied by various kind of
animals, such as Timor Deer (Cervus Timorensis), wild pigs,
turtles, alligators, bats, small birds, pigeons, and turtle-doves.
It is a popular place for recreation on weekends and holidays. One
can go fishing, snorkeling, swimming or surfing.
Camplong :
A lovely community about 45 Km from Kupang with regular market
days and a natural swimming pool, where traditionally people
bathe, do their laundry, and socialize. Camplong is also a forest reserve where some scarce animals,
such as deer (Cervus Timorensis), parrots, monkeys, etc. in the
reservation, are protected
Lasiana Beach :
An ideal tourism recreation spot, where the beach faces westward to watch
beautiful sunset. Lasiana has been chosen as the port for 1996 Around the
World Sailing Competition started in England, and yearly Darwin - Kupang
Yacht Race.
Semau Island :
Thirty minutes by boat from Kupang and is certainly worth it to stay there
one whole day. No noise not-crowded is what this island place stands for.
It is a holiday village for everyone and a good place to relax because it
offers a haven for those from the city. The surrounding waters is a
paradise for snorkeling, swimming, and other water sports.
Niki-niki :
A historic place where you can find the ancient palace of Nope Family (the
King of Amanuban). It is 25 Km from Soe, right on the trans-Timor road.
Boty : a remote village noticed for its very strong traditional belief
adhered by its followers who are also the community or the people of the
village. The belief is said to be ancestral tradition that must be obeyed
by the community. Every year in February or March a ceremony is staged as
a paying homage to their forefathers.
Oelolok/Insana :
A small town, the capital of Insana district. It's the center of typical
design of Buna weaving. Situated 30 Km from Kefamenanu toward Atambua,
Insana was once a rich kingdom, famous of it's famous ikat textiles. The
former royal palace still stand artistic and old.
Tamkesi :
A traditional village, center of the ceremonies and handicraft.
Tamkesi is an out-of-the-way village situated in Salma Hole valleyat the
hilltop of Tautpah, 57 Km from Kefamenanu, and 10 Km from Manufui, the
district capital. The village is fenced by bushes and is surrounded by a
one meter high stone fortress said to have been erected in the seventeenth
or eighteenth century. The community has 12 distinct families each with
their own status and function within their community. In October or
November each year all tribes congregate to the stage a great ceremony
called "Tam Mausa" meaning "Paying Homage".
Soe is the capital of South Middle Timor (Timor Tengah Selatan / TTS,
Indonesian) Regency, about 900 m above sea-level, with the fresh air and
suitable tourist facilities. A town (110 kilometers from Kupang) noted for
it's beautiful tropical flowers, fresh fruits and is a unique blend of old
and new. Most locals still wear the traditional dress of their
villages.
Soe is the focal point for numerous traditional cultures within the
region, this can be clearly seen by the extensive array of ikat weavings,
and other local handicrafts displayed daily at the colorful local market.
Mount Mutis is found in Molo, is the highest peak of West Timor, 50 Km
from SoE and 150 Km from Kupang. According to the Dawan people, on this
mountain resides The Almighty who gives rain, wind, and life. The mountain
have a well preserved forest with downhill panorama, an inhabited by many
species of animal. It is very ideal for hiking, camping and recreation.
Fatumnasi :
A village, known for its stone monument, 30 Km from SoE with good
condition of road.
Atambua : It is the capital of Belu regency, having the suitable facilities,
accommodation, and the transportation to the tourist objects.
Maubesi Beach It is a beach with interesting natural conservation. A good
place for picnic and recreation. Maubesi Bay A natural preservation where you can find the bat with 1
meters wing, some species of monkey, crocodile, and various sea birds. It
is 8 Km from Betun. Traveling there is really attractive using yacht
Lamaknen : A traditional village where you can enjoy its typical house
and ritual ceremony.
Takirin : It is a megalithic site situated at the hilltop, a place of
ritual ceremony and inauguration of MEO (the local warrior). It is 18 Km
from Atambua and easily accessible.
Kewar : It is a traditional village, known for its megalithic, and Pao Sao
ceremony (harvesting of the bats), and a place of Loro Kewar, the local
King. It is situated 45 Km from Atambua.
Bolan :
It is a traditional village where the ceremony of Bei Mau take place. It
is also known for its weaving process, and traditional process of
producing the thread and salt. It is situated 6 Km from Betun, the
district capital.
Laran :
It is a traditional village, the place of Liu Rai Matomak Oan, 1 Km from
Betun.
Kolam Susu :
It is a natural swimming pool situated at the hill-foot, surrounded by the
fish pond. Kolam Susu means Milky-Pool. It is 32 Km from Atambua, and can
take 30 minutes to get there by motorbike or car.
Kefamenanu (or Kefa for short) is the capital of a regency (North-part of
Central Timor Regency) located in the very middle of Timor island. The
region was in the past part of Portuguese sphere of influence, a legacy
that still reflected in religion and the people's names
Maslete :
A village 4 Kms from Kefamenanu, known for it's traditional type of house
named as LOPO, and OEmbubu where the traditional ceremony take place i.e
of Fua Ton clan.
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