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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.