This is my second opinion submitted to CIAO. It was a terribly bad one and lack of much information. You might see some comments given by some readers here. Today I try to revise it and hope it would be better than the previous one.
Background
I think that if orang utans do not live in Bukit Lawang, this place is nothing. It is a small place where mainly people run their small or home agricultural business, such as rice farming, vegetables farming and rubber farming. In brief the people earn their living by farming.
Since the existency of orang utans is becoming more critical by wild-hunters, Bukit Lawang is determined to be the rehabilitation centre for the creatures.
By then, though the people are still running their agricultural home business, in general they can add their additional income from the local and international visitors. They can be good guides and produce some traditional stuffs to be sold.
Supported with government's promotion, good coorporation from local people and the others, finally Bukit Lawang can be one of the outstanding tourism spots in Sumatra.
How to reach there?
The only international airport in Indonesia is located in North Sumatra - Medan. Medan is the capital city of North Sumatra Province.
The only public transportation available to reach Bukit Lawang is using cars or buses. It takes about 4 hours to reach Bukit Lawang from Medan by bus. Hence you must arrange your time well.
What is Bukit Lawang?
Lexically Bukit means mount and Lawang means cave. I think this name is a suitable one for this tourism spot.
Geologically Bukit Lawang is a surburb and peaceful place. The green scenery might be a good 'medicine' for decreasing our stress.
A piece of land surrounded by a river is the outstanding place in Bukit Lawang. The rehabilitation camp for Orang Utans - Their Kingdom. They are much safer here!
What is an Orang Utan?
Lexically Orang means people and utan means jungle. Well, they look like a humanbeing and its shape / body is even bigger than a man. They are actually the family of apes. They eat fruits from the jungle.
Tourism Attractions
What can visitors or tourists enjoy in Bukit Lawang ? Here are some that I can tell you.
1. Swimming in the sandy and stony river. It is not very deep. The water flows hard.
2. If you are interested, you can have a trip to track the jungle for few days. By tracking the jungle, you can reach Mount Leuser (Aceh).
3. Visiting the Orang Utans' project. You can visit the Orang Utans at certain time and twice a day. At the rehabilitation camp, visitors can see orang utans any closer. You can shake-hands with them. But be careful, sometimes they are not friendly.
Don't too worry about the living expense here. It is not so expensive as living in some other cities or towns.
Okay, that all I can tell you about Bukit Lawang and some of tourism attractions. Welcome to Bukit Lawang!
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