Bandar Lampung

Bandar Lampung is the capital and the largest city of the Indonesian province of Lampung, located on the southern tip of Sumatra Island. This sprawling Sumatran city of more than a million residents used to be a popular stopover point for backpackers before air-travel became as affordable as it is now. Its coastal geography makes Bandar Lampung a favourite haunt of beach lovers, wildlife enthusiasts, hikers, and climbers. The waves of the Indian Ocean make Bandar Lampung a surfing hotspot and the surrounding city’s rugged terrain make for thrilling day-hikes. 

Bandar Lampung initially was called Telukbetung. After the Japanese occupation during World War 2, Telukbetung and the neighbouring city of Tanjungkarang were merged and renamed Tanjungkarang-Telukbetung, and eventually renamed again to Bandar Lampung. It’s close vicinity to the capital also ensured the city’s economic progress. The transmigration of people to Bandar Lampung from Jakarta to ease population stress resulted in its unique culture, history, and tradition. It is also connected to many other day-trip and weekend getaway destinations.