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Tambling, a Sanctuary for Tiger

The name “Tambling” is an abbreviation of Tampang-Belimbing, which is named after Teluk Tampang on the eastern side and Tanjung Belimbing on the western side of the park. In 1992, PT Adhiniaga Kreasinusa was granted a permit to run Tambling as a tourist destination that covers an area of 100 hectares in July 2008, the company also obtained a permit from Southern Bukit Barisan National Park to supervise an area of  45.000 hectares. The working site of PT Adhiniaga Kreasinusa in Tambling is called the Tambling Wildlife Nature Conservation (TWNC).

The natural ecosystem of Tambling provides a good habitat for Muntiacus muntjacs, a kind of small deer, wild buffaloes, wild boars, and various small mammals including porcupines. Also, some rare serati Cairina scutulata ducks often visit Sei Leman Lake and Menjukut in TNWC.

The Sumatran Tiger Rescue Centre of TWNC cover more than 10 hectare of land, located deep in the jungle of TWNC protected area at a height of up to 300 meters. The location is selected for the natural vegetation that matches the natural habitat of the tiger.

It became a school for the tigers before they were released into the wilderness of the Tampang Belimbing jungle. They train the tigers to become familiar with their natural surroundings, with their natural instinct to hunt live prey, so when they are released to the wilderness they are prepared and well adapted.

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The Market of Unforgetable Goods

The Jalan Surabaya or Surabaya Street Market stands attractively as one of the few surviving “theme markets” which still retains its authenticity and pride after all these years of the “modernization” wave.

For those who are not aware yet, the Jalan Surabaya Market is an “antique” market, or in  harsher tones “flea market”. It sells various items that usually attract collectors, historians, those who simply want an extra touch of authenticity in their living room. On the contrary, those trying to get rid of stuff that are not really considered hip since last century also finds the solution in Jl Surabaya.

The Market started its business around 30-40 years ago and in the beginning consisted merely of several stalls selling China Porcelains. It then experienced expansion in terms of size and variety.  It enjoys a 500-meter length in the pleasant residential area and a colorful variant of stores for customers and sellers to choose from.

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