Eastern Indonesia region does save extraordinary natural beauty. Maybe if we talk about East Nusa Tenggara (NTT), surely what comes to mind is Komodo Island, Sumba Island and Labuan Bajo. In addition, NTT also has Kupang which has a lot of hidden natural beauty and this time IamIndonesia wants to discuss the tourist attractions that are there. In this city, you can see many beaches to other natural attractions. Let's see what's going on!
Lasiana Beach
To get to this tourist spot in Kupang, you have to travel approximately 12 km from the city of Kupang. Here you can see the beauty of the white sandy beach and the many palm trees around the beach. The waves at Lasiana Beach are also not too big so it's safe for those of you who want to swim or snorkel. Besides having a beautiful view, Lasiana Beach also provides other facilities such as swimming pools, cafes, and shops. To enter here you only need to pay an entrance ticket of IDR 2,000 plus IDR 4,000 for parking fees.
Manikin Beach
Unlike other beaches in Kupang, Manikin Beach has its own tidal hours. When the beach is receding you can see millions of corals with agate scattered along the 3 km coastline. In addition, the view of the river estuary which is directly connected to the beach is also unique. The best time to visit here is in the afternoon where you can see the sunset. To enter here you only need to pay an entrance ticket of IDR 5,000.
Nunsui Beach
Another tourist spot in Kupang that you should visit is Nunsui Beach. With its sloping shape, visitors can also see the ebb and flow of seawater. At low tide, you will see a lot of scattered rocks and many mangrove trees around the beach. Even at night, you can see the twinkling lights in Kupang City. To enter Nunsui Beach you don't need to pay a fee or it's free.
Batu Nona Beach
If you want to see a beautiful sunset view, visit Batu Nona Beach. There is a story of why this beach is finally called Batu Nona Beach. Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl who was frustrated by a breakup and fell from a 15 m high cliff. However, the girl was never found until finally, a 2-meter high rock appeared that looked like a girl. Since then this beach is called by local residents Batu Nona Beach. But unfortunately, if you go there now, the stone can no longer be found because it has been eroded by the waves. Then 3 statues of girls were built on the beach as a form of respect. Batu Nona Beach is open every day from 08:00 am to 23:00 pm with a ticket price of IDR 5,000.
Tablolong Beach
The next beautiful beach that you can visit in Kupang is Tablolong Beach. This beach is located at the southern end of Kupang city. Tablolong Beach has white sand and is a migration route for fish in the Timor Sea and Sawu Sea. The visitors can come to this beach every day for 24 hours with an entrance ticket price of IDR 2,000.
Love Hill
In addition to the beach, not far from El Tari Airport there is also a rocky hill called Bukit Cinta. This tourist spot in Kupang is different because at the top you can see a collection of small caves which are relics from the Dutch colonial era. Then this cave is also connected to the Japanese cave above Lasiana Beach. To get the best moment, you can come here in the afternoon when the sun is not too hot. In addition, on the hill, you can also see a wide expanse of green grass, complete with several trees. You can also see the beautiful view of the city of Kupang from the top of the hill.
Namosin Beach Savanna
Another uniqueness that you can find in Kupang is the savanna located on Namosain Beach. This savanna is located around the rock area of Namosain Beach. Its position above the sea also allows visitors to see the vast expanse of the sea. Come in the afternoon, here you can see the view of the sunset.
That's some information about tourist attractions in Kupang that are interesting for you to visit. Where have you been alone?
