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Welcome to Bukit Lawang...
 Bukit Lawang is one of the most popular destinations in
Sumatra. It is a convenient first stop for travels in Sumatra
with lots of activities, great nature, tourist adapted food,
convenient accommodation, and friendly people. Here one can get
adjusted to Sumatra before onward travels. Bukit Lawang and its many
restaurants and accommodation are nicely located along the clear and
clean Bohorok River on the outskirts of the huge national park,
Gunung Leuser. See the Bukit Lawang map under
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD.
Enjoy the Orangutans, the Long tail and Pig tail macaques,
Thomas Leaf monkeys, Langurs, Siamangs and of course the Orangutans.
It is hard to miss them. Some jump over your bungalow.
 Besides
seeing orangutans Bukit Lawang also has a long range of other
out-door activities. Bukit Lawang is easily accessible and is a
lively and social place. On Sundays it is particularly lively as
hundreds of Indonesians come to picnic along the river and watch the
tourists. Bukit Lawang is perfect for relaxing and for families. It
is easy to see orangutans, even if you are in a hurry. Bohorok is
the administrative unit that contains Bukit Lawang. Indonesians
often say Bohorok when they refer to Bukit Lawang. The area of
Bohorok has many plantations like cocoa, palm oil, rubber, oranges,
etc. Bukit Lawang started as an orangutan rehabilitation center, but
quickly developed into one of the most popular destinations of North
Sumatra. For map, see under
ACCOMMODATION AND FOOD.
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