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- Asia
- Indonesia
- Lombok
- Senggigi
- Ampenan
Ampenan
The vast metropolis of Ampenan, Mataram, Caimanegara and Swete,
with a population of around 250,000, comprises four towns, the
boundaries of which are all but indistinguishable to the casual
visitor. While Sweta is the main transport hub and site of the
island's biggest market, Ampenan, the town furthest west, is the
main tourist area and the location of most shops, hotels and
restaurants. Most visitors pass through the area fairly quickly but
there are one or two sights worth seeing nearby, including the
weaving factories in the capital Mataram, whose processes have
remained largely unchanged for hundreds of years, and a weaving
village to the south where traditionally dressed women work on
wooden handlooms. There are a number of shrines and temples open to
visitors, the best are centred around the Mayura Water Palace,
dating from 1744 and used by the royal court during the Balinese
rule of Lombok.
Information & Facts
Language
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language, but many
dialects are spoken. English is widely understood in Jakarta and
tourist resorts.
Money
Rupiah (IDR) is the official currency and is divided into 100
sen. Foreign currency can easily be exchanged at banks, hotels and
money changers in major tourist destinations; US dollars is the
most accepted currency. Cash often yields a better exchange rate
than travellers cheques, which are not always accepted. It is
recommended that travellers cheques also be in US dollars. Most
major credit cards are accepted at hotels, restaurants and stores
catering to the tourist trade. ATMs are available in main centres.
Small change is often unavailable so keep small denomination notes
and coins for items like bus fares, temple donations and cool
drinks.
Time
Indonesia spans three time zones. GMT +7 (West, including
Java and Sumatra), GMT +8 (Central, including Bali, Sulawesi and
Lombok), GMT +9 (East, including Irian Jaya).