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Sembalun, East Lombok, offers diverse attractions beyond Mount Rinjani trekking
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Sembalun, located in East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara, is developing as a highland tourist destination offering more than just access to Mount Rinjani. The area, situated at an altitude of 1,100 to 1,300 meters above sea level, features attractions like the Sembalun Flower Garden, a half-hectare flower garden established five years ago, which draws many visitors. Sembalun also promotes experiential agrotourism, inviting tourists to participate in daily farming activities such as planting and harvesting vegetables, and then preparing them for a meal. This approach aims to provide visitors with a deeper understanding of food production and rural life. Additionally, Sembalun showcases its authentic cultural heritage through the "umbaran" system of free-range cattle farming. This traditional practice, where farmers use special calls to gather their cattle grazing on hillsides, is highlighted as a unique and memorable tourist experience, emphasizing the harmonious relationship between humans, livestock, and nature.
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