Lombok Cultural Tourism
Culture Tourism Lombok is a type of tourism activity in which the main motivation of visitors is to learn, get experiences, and know tangible and intangible cultural products in a tourist destination. These attractions and products are related to a set of material, intellectual, spiritual, and emotional features that are typical of a society, which include art, historical and cultural heritage, literature, music, creative industries, and a living culture with lifestyles, value systems, beliefs, and traditions.
Visiting: Temples, mosques, local handicrafts, local markets, museums
Popular Destination: Cultural Tourism Lombok
- Museum Lombok
- Taman Mayura : King Palace, Karang Asem
- Taman Narmada : King Water Park
- Lingsar Temple: Muslim and Hindu temple
- Batu Bolong Temple: a Hindu temple
- Sade Village: traditional village
- Ende Village: traditional village
- Suranadi Temple: an old Hindu temple in Lombok
- Meru Temple: the big Hindu temple in Cakra Negara
- Islamic Center: the big mosque in the capital of Lombok, Mataram
- Museum mataram
- Loang Baluq : big Muslim cemetery
- Gunung Pangsong: a Hindu temple built on the hill
Lombok has many Hindu temples, such is Pura Meru, and Lingsar Temple, which is considered one of the holiest temples on the island:
Pura Meru: Cultural Tourism
Pura Meru Built in 1720, dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. The temple’s inner court has three thatched teak-wood Merus, each representing one of the gods. Entrance to the temple must wearing sash and sarong
Lingsar Temple: Cultural Tourism
Lingsar Temple Built in 1714, The temple has three buildings and junctions dedicated to different gods. The Watu Telu area has a pool of water with holy eels and nine fountains for healing. To enter the shrines, you must wear a sarong and a sash.
Lombok’s history is influenced by Hinduism and Islam, the majority religions of the island. The Balinese Kingdom brought Hinduism to Lombok, and traders from Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries brought Islam after the 16th century.
