Mandalika is an area that has a lot of uniqueness. This beach area is surrounded by shady trees and gazebos that tourists can use to relax, especially when the weather is hot. President Joko Widodo has designated Mandalika as a Special Economic Zone (SEZ). Mandalika has also been designated by the Ministry of Tourism (Kemenpar) as a priority destination or “10 New Balis”.Covering an area of ​​1,034 hectares, Mandalika was built to show the world that the beauty of Indonesia is not only in Bali, but also in Mandalika, Lombok.Along with the construction of these various facilities, the natural beauty in Mandalika is already famous for being beautiful.

Here are 5 features of the Mandalika Region:

1. Mandalika has a unique history and cultureThe name Mandalika comes from the folklore of the Sasak tribe who are the original inhabitants of the island of Lombok. Once upon a time, it was told that there was a daughter named Putri Mandalika who was beautiful in appearance and kind. The more mature, many young men and princes who fell in love and wanted to make the princess as his wife. Her father left the decision entirely to the princess. Finally, after meditating, Putri Mandalika said that she did not want a split and chose to throw herself down and then disappear in the middle of the waves. To commemorate this, local residents annually hold the Bau Nyale Festival where the main activity is catching nyale (worms) which are believed to be the incarnation of Princess Mandalika. In addition to these activities, the Bau Nyale Festival was also enlivened with drama performances and musical performances.

2. Mandalika has 5 beautiful beaches that you must visitThe Mandalika area has an area of ​​about 1,034 hectares with 5 beautiful beaches stretching from east to west. The five beaches are Kuta Beach Lombok with white sand, clear sea water, and a hill view as a backdrop, Seger Beach which is used to celebrate the Bau Nyale Festival, Serenting Beach, Tanjung Aan Beach, and Gerupuk Beach which is suitable for surfing fans. In addition to marine tourism, Mandalika also presents other tourist destinations such as Merese Hill which allows you to see the beauty of Mandalika from a height.

3. The beauty of Mandalika is comparable to the island of BaliAlthough the tours in Mandalika tend to be new to your ears, the beauty and scenery offered by beaches and other tours are comparable to the island of Bali. In fact, it is certain that Mandalika offers better tranquility and cleanliness than the island of Bali, this area is still not visited by many tourists.

4. Mandalika is included in 11 SEZs in IndonesiaYou don’t need to worry about lodging facilities at Mandalika because since last October Mandalika has officially become one of the Special Economic Zones (SEZ) in Indonesia. With the development of Mandalika into a SEZ, it is certain that local and foreign investors will come. In the future, Mandalika is planned to have a convention center and 10,000 hotel rooms with five-star quality. Mandalika also has a world-class racing circuit where the WSBK international event has already been held and MotoGP and MXGP in 2022.

5. Can interact with the indigenous tribes of the island of LombokNot far from the Mandalika location, you will find the Sade Traditional Village and Ende Traditional Village, which are areas where the native Lombok tribe, the Sasak, lives. You can do several activities in the village, such as learning to weave cloth, witnessing cultural attractions, interacting with the natives, to enjoying the uniqueness shown in the architecture of the local buildings.There are quite a lot of privileges that Mandalika has, only now Mandalika tourism is being intensively echoed in the world of national and international tourism.

Photo Source: Maket Sirkuit Mandalika, Lombok NTB /Maxcimilian Arcello//capture themandalika.gp