Old Chinese travel annals allude to a spot in the most southerly piece of Sumatra called "Lampung" or "spot of southerly winds". This demonstrates that Lampung has been there for a long time.
The area is by and large level with the most elevated piles of Gunung Pesagi, Tanggamas, Seminiung, Sekincau and Raya all being torpid volcanoes. Bandar Lampung, the Provincial capital, was some time ago two different towns, Tanjungkarang and the port of Teluk Betung, which after the notorious emission of Krakatau were both totally secured in volcanic fiery debris. Throughout advancement, however this town have blended together to turn into one single city.
History
A few relics demonstrate that Lampung was before a piece of Sriwijaya kingdom until 11th century. After that, Lampung turned into a piece of Melayu kingdom. Some megalithic stays in Pugungraharjo are accepted to be over 1,000 years of age. This demonstrates a few impacts of Hinduism and Buddhism.
The ripe place that is known for Lampung is celebrated for yielding pepper. No big surprise the sultanate of Banten was restless to get tightly to this zone. Dutch East India Company figured out how to claim it until late 17th century. Dutch started transmigration to this territory to overcome thickly populated regions in Java. A large portion of the vagrants.
Section
Residential aerial transports have every day flights from Jakarta. Rajabasa transport terminal is one of the busiest in Sumatra, with a consistent stream of takeoffs. The outing from Jakarta takes eight hours, which incorporates crossing Sunda Strait between Merak in java and Bakaheuni Lampung by ship. Three trains run from Palembang every day.
Individuals & Culture
Lampung has turned into a mixture on account of the individuals who have moved there throughout the years. Some began from Java, most have never at any point set foot to Javanese area, substance to be in Lampung.
Food
Affected by neighboring territories, Lampung individuals appreciate cooking of different types. Most strikingly West Sumatran zesty nourishment, that can be discovered anyplace. Palembang style sustenance are likewise served in numerous spots. Attempt sayur asam- -sharp vegetable soup, one of the fortes here.
Tourism Office
Jl. Jend. Sudirman No. 2
Bandar Lampung
Telephone. (62-721) 26430
Fax. (62-721) 266184
