Lubuklinggau: A Small Plateau Town Rich with Historical Heritage
A mountain plateau dotted by pillars, tombs and carved megaliths; Lubuklinggau is a small town in Lahat, Sumatra, Indonesia that serves as the passageway to Pasennah Highlands. The town also features uniquely shaped rocks transformed into figures of fighting warriors and wrestling buffaloes. Lubuklinggau is also home to many sanctuaries, dolmens, beautiful colored painting and other artworks around the volcanic area of Mount Dempo.
Best Time to Visit
Tourists flood to Lubuklinggau every August for it has the most ideal temperature for city exploration. June is also a great month to be in Lubuklinggau to be part of its founding anniversary. And every October, Lubuklinggau hosts the Gendang Malayu Festival where many local singers come together to be part of the celebration. Tourists who wish to be part of these events should book their Lubuklinggau hotel ahead of the crowd to have a worry-free tour.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Tourists will have plenty of things to do and explore when visiting the town. Air Terjun Temam is the most popular destination for tourists who love nature tripping. Hotel Dafam Linggau is the nearest hotel from the waterfall that is also near Silampari Airport. Another treat for nature lovers is a stop at Bukit Sulap, which is a nature and wildlife refuge home to many Sumatran tigers. Other interesting sites to explore are the colorful village of Kampung Warna Warni and the amazing architecture of As-Salam Grand Mosque. For utmost relaxation, tourists may book either at Hotel Aura or at OYO 1315 Hotel Paris, two of the most reasonably priced hotels in Lubuklinggau.
