Wondrous Sunset Views Await at Indonesia’s Malimbu Hills in Lombok

KOMPAS.com – The panoramic sunset views you get at Malimbu Hills make it one of the best places to visit in Lombok, Indonesia.

The hill is situated on the corner of the road, which has two vantage points to enjoy the scenery; namely the eastern and western side of the main road.

An interesting fact about Malimbu Hill is that its location which is right on top of another popular tourist destination in Lombok, Malimbu Beach.

To the east, you will find a 24-square-meter plot of land that can be used to watch the sunset and snap some ‘Instagrammable’ photos.

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With the multitude of vendors selling tasty food and beverages such as roasted corn and meats, you can include a culinary adventure as part of your Lombok itinerary.

You can drop by any of the surrounding souvenir shops offering goodies from shirts to pearls so you can bring a piece of Lombok back with you when you return home.

On the western side of Malimbu Hills is a parking area where you can get a glimpse of the same stunning sunset views along with other breathtaking sights.

The parking area is large enough to fit many cars, motorcycles, and even buses thus you need not worry about tight spaces and road safety.

What makes Malimbu Hills one of the favorite places to visit in Lombok is that the location gives you a glimpse of other popular tourist destinations in the area such as Agung Mountain in Bali, Gili Trawangan, Gili Air, and Gili Meno.

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No entrance fee applies to enter this Lombok-based destination and you can come anytime you want because it is open 24 hours a day.

With the coronavirus pandemic, visitors are required to abide by Covid-19 health protocols including wearing a mask, social distancing, regularly disinfecting your hands, and ensuring your body temperature does not exceed 37.3 degrees Celsius.

(Writer: Lenny Septiani | Editor: Kahfi Dirga Cahya)

Source: https://travel.kompas.com/read/2020/08/31/191000427/wisata-bukit-malimbu-lombok-berburu-sunset-dan-spot-instagramable