Kupang is a city in West Timor and the provincial capital of East Nusa Tenggara.
- Lasiana Beach. Famous for its white sand. There aren't many buildings, so you can enjoy the natural beach.
Lasiana Beach. Famous for its white sand. There aren't many buildings, so you can enjoy the natural beach.
If you like loud music, you can try "Diskotek Berjalan" style of Kupang.
- Roslin Orphanage, Kupang (Timor. If you are in Kupang a visit to the Roslin Orphanage is a definite must. Google and youtube "Roslin Orphanage" for more information. Peggy and Budi Soehardi are CNN heroes and once you read about their story, you will understand why. There have been some controversies about their volunteers, but just go there and decide for yourself.
- Waterpark Kupang, Jl. WJ Lalamentik. A water-amusement park.
Roslin Orphanage, Kupang (Timor. If you are in Kupang a visit to the Roslin Orphanage is a definite must. Google and youtube "Roslin Orphanage" for more information. Peggy and Budi Soehardi are CNN heroes and once you read about their story, you will understand why. There have been some controversies about their volunteers, but just go there and decide for yourself.
Waterpark Kupang, Jl. WJ Lalamentik. A water-amusement park.
- Oeba Market. A traditional market next to a pier selling daily needs. Tourists will receive a moderate attention here.
- Flobamora Mall, Jl. WJ Lalamentik. The largest mall in area is the Ramayana Department Store which includes shops, food courts, games and other facilities. Flobamora Mall is a family mall concept to provide all the needs of the family in one place.
- Hypermart Kupang, Jl. El Tari II Bundaran PU, +62 380 8585060.
- Lippo Plaza Fatululi. A two-floor shopping center with Matahari Dept Store and Hypermarket.
Oeba Market. A traditional market next to a pier selling daily needs. Tourists will receive a moderate attention here.
Flobamora Mall, Jl. WJ Lalamentik. The largest mall in area is the Ramayana Department Store which includes shops, food courts, games and other facilities. Flobamora Mall is a family mall concept to provide all the needs of the family in one place.
Hypermart Kupang, Jl. El Tari II Bundaran PU, +62 380 8585060.
Lippo Plaza Fatululi. A two-floor shopping center with Matahari Dept Store and Hypermarket.
- Restoran Nelayan, Jl. Timor Raya 14, +62 380 823000. Beachside restaurant with lots of choices including seafood. You can enjoy this dish in huts on the seafront
- Restoran Teluk Kupang, Jl.Timor Raya, +62 380 822757. Another beachside restaurant which served delicious seafood.
- Grilled Banana in Lasiana Beach. Here you can eat grilled banana with a variety of flavors while enjoying the beautiful beach and the sound of waves
- for Jagung Bose: along the sidewalk on the Jalan El Tari (in front of the Governor's office).
- for Se'i Babi: 'Depot Bambu Kuning' and 'Se'i Babi Aroma' (two branches) are the two most popular places to have Se'i Babi.
- Night Market (Pasar Malam): Every night there is a street food market centred around Jalan Kosasih, not far from the shore. The stalls fry up lots of fresh seafood - fish, lobsters, crabs, etc., while the tahu tempe penyet is a great vegetarian option. Next to the food stalls are drinks stations where the best options are the fresh juice. Juice avokap (avocado juice) and jus naga (dragonfruit juice) are especially common and are blended with ice, sugar, and sweetened condensed milk/chocolate syrup.
Restoran Nelayan, Jl. Timor Raya 14, +62 380 823000. Beachside restaurant with lots of choices including seafood. You can enjoy this dish in huts on the seafront
Restoran Teluk Kupang, Jl.Timor Raya, +62 380 822757. Another beachside restaurant which served delicious seafood.
Grilled Banana in Lasiana Beach. Here you can eat grilled banana with a variety of flavors while enjoying the beautiful beach and the sound of waves
for Jagung Bose: along the sidewalk on the Jalan El Tari (in front of the Governor's office).
for Se'i Babi: 'Depot Bambu Kuning' and 'Se'i Babi Aroma' (two branches) are the two most popular places to have Se'i Babi.
Night Market (Pasar Malam): Every night there is a street food market centred around Jalan Kosasih, not far from the shore. The stalls fry up lots of fresh seafood - fish, lobsters, crabs, etc., while the tahu tempe penyet is a great vegetarian option. Next to the food stalls are drinks stations where the best options are the fresh juice. Juice avokap (avocado juice) and jus naga (dragonfruit juice) are especially common and are blended with ice, sugar, and sweetened condensed milk/chocolate syrup.
- Soe: the highland area to visit traditional village in Boti and None. 3 hours. First take the bemo to 'Noelbakul' destination, and then stop at Oesapa "bus stop". You can find "Travel" shared car for Rp 50,000 or bus for Rp 30,000 (the bus to Kefamenanu will pass by Soe too, ask the bus assistant).
- Dili (East Timor / Timor Leste): can be reached by bus or plane. Timor Tour & Travel offers air-conditioned mini-bus daily service for US$25 (around 12 hours). Air Timor has flights on Monday, Wednesday and Friday as of October 2019. The flight takes 45 min and costs US$70. EU passport holders (except Ireland or UK) no longer need a visa to East Timor. Otherwise, for all nationalities except Indonesian, a free 'Visa Authorisation Letter' must be obtained from the East Timorese Consulate prior to reaching the land border. Visa on arrival is available at the airport.
[[Soe]]: the highland area to visit traditional village in Boti and None. 3 hours. First take the bemo to 'Noelbakul' destination, and then stop at Oesapa "bus stop". You can find "Travel" shared car for Rp 50,000 or bus for Rp 30,000 (the bus to Kefamenanu will pass by Soe too, ask the bus assistant).
[[Dili]] (East Timor / Timor Leste): can be reached by bus or plane. Timor Tour & Travel offers air-conditioned mini-bus daily service for US$25 (around 12 hours). Air Timor has flights on Monday, Wednesday and Friday as of October 2019. The flight takes 45 min and costs US$70. EU passport holders (except Ireland or UK) no longer need a visa to East Timor. Otherwise, for all nationalities except Indonesian, a free 'Visa Authorisation Letter' must be obtained from the East Timorese Consulate prior to reaching the land border. Visa on arrival is available at the airport.