Kupang
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Kupang is a city in West Timor and the provincial capital of East Nusa Tenggara.Get in
By plane
phone: +62 274 484261
address: Jl. Adi Sucipto
Has services to Surabaya, Denpasar, Jakarta, Maumere, Ende and many other remote regions in East Nusa Tenggara. Air Timor has services to Dili three times per week.
There is a 'Coco Taxi' operating. A trip from airport to town should be Rp 50,000-80,000.
By bus
Kupang is a 12-hour bus ride away from Dili, East Timor. SoƩ is a 3-hour bus ride.Get around
You can use "Microbus" (locally called bemo). The uniqueness of public transportation in the city of Kupang is due to the appearance filled with accessories, decorations and music blaring. Each bemo is manned by a driver and an assistant who collects the money from passengers. You can tell the assistant your destination/drop-off point in advance. There are multiple routes, so you need to ask your accommodations if any of the bemos are are passing by your destinations. Within Kupang the route number can be seen on top of the bemo, whereas for further destination, it will write the destination name. Each trip is Rp 3,000 (as of Dec 2018).
Ride-hailing app such as Grab and Go-Jek is getting more popular here, but you may need to wait a little bit more as the number of drivers are still growing (as of Dec 2018).
See
Lasiana BeachFamous for its white sand. There aren't many buildings, so you can enjoy the natural beach.
Do
If you like loud music, you can try "Diskotek Berjalan" style of Kupang.
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address: KupangIf 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.
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Waterpark Kupang
address: Jl. WJ LalamentikA water-amusement park.
Buy
Oeba MarketA traditional market next to a pier selling daily needs. Tourists will receive a moderate attention here.
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Flobamora Mall
address: Jl. WJ LalamentikThe 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
phone: +62 380 8585060address: Jl. El Tari II Bundaran PU Lippo Plaza FatululiA two-floor shopping center with Matahari Dept Store and Hypermarket.
Eat
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phone: +62 380 823000address: Jl. Timor Raya 14Beachside restaurant with lots of choices including seafood. You can enjoy this dish in huts on the seafront
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Restoran Teluk Kupang
phone: +62 380 822757address: Jl.Timor RayaAnother beachside restaurant which served delicious seafood. Grilled Banana in Lasiana BeachHere 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.
Sleep
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Kelimutu Hotel
address: Jalan Gunung MejaA three-storey hotel that has seen better days. However, private rooms with bathrooms and AC are available for a good price. It's not far from the central bus terminal and the night street food market. The staff are friendly though no English is spoken. Free tea and coffee in the morning. Free Wifi is available around the reception area. -
phone: +62 8123770533A backpacker spot with a friendly English-speaking staff, who will answer any question about flights, buses and ferries, flyers and maps on other hostels in Roti and East Timor, and is a good place to meet other backpackers with whom you can talk and share information.
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phone: +62 380 825100address: Jl. Timor Raya 59A three-star international hotel in the heart of Kupang, 20 minutes from El Tari Airport, the hotel allows easy access to the business and government district as well as some of the most noteworthy sites in the vicinity.
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phone: +62 380 881555address: Jl. Piet A. TalloThree-star hotel with the concept of transit and business.
Go next
- 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.