CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION 1.1 The Background of Study
Nowadays tourist activity is dominated with visiting the area destination
that offer natural and cultural tourist attractions, such as enjoying the natural landscapes and ecosystems the existing in it and enjoy the unique of landscapes
and local cultural, in addition, new phenomenon tourism which is about how a someone enjoyed the tour is marked by the emergence of alternative tourist activities and attractions that support these activities such as ecotourism activities
basically related to the preservation of nature, ecotourism has a main purpose for natural conversations , recently this is being promoted to go green program and
reduce the negative impact of global warming
North Sumatra is a province which is located in Sumatra island, Indonesia, and its capital is Medan. North Sumatra is located 1°-4° north latitude and
98°-100° east longitude. Ethnic group of North Sumatra are Batak (the majority), Javanese, Nias, Malay, Chinese, Minangkabau and Banjar. In addition, North
Sumatra have 5 religion, they are Muslim, Protestant, Catholic, Buddhist, and Hindu. North Sumatra is divided 25 regency (Asahan Regency, Batubara Regency, Dairi Regency, Deli Serdang Regency, Humbang Hasundutan Regency,
Karo Regency, Labuhanbatu Regency, South Labuhanbatu Regency, North Labuhanbatu Regency, Langkat Regency, Mandailing Natal Regency, Nias
Regency, Middle Tapanuli Regency, North Tapanuli Regency, and Toba Samosir Regency), 8 cities (Binjai City, Gunungsitoli City, Medan City, Padangsidempuan
City, Pematangsiantar City, Sibolga City, Tanjungbalai City, and tebing Tinggi City), 325 districts, 5,456 sub-district. Now days, North Sumatra is found 2
national park, that is Gunung Leuser National Park and Batang Gadis National Park. Therefore, North Sumatra is one of province which has many nature tourism destinations.
Medan is the capital of North Sumatra which is a hot city, the temperature between 23-30 degrees Celsius. Medan is the third largest city in Indonesia.
Medan has many tourism, such as Lake Toba, Mount Sibayak, Bukit Lawang, and etc.
Lake Toba is the largest lake in Southeast Asia. The area of Lake Toba is
almost 1,265 KMs2 with the depth almost 450 meters. Lake Toba is an ancient lake that according to researches it is due to the explosion of around
73.000-75.000 years ago on a large volcanic eruption is very powerful. Mount Sibayak is an active volcano located in Berastagi, about 2 hours from Medan. This mountain has height of 2,094 meters above surface of sea. At the top of this mountain we
could see the view of the city of Medan and Berastagi.
Bahorok is a sub-district of Langkat Regency. Its capital is Bahorok town,
and Bukit Lawang is a major local tourist attraction for viewing orangutans. To the south lies Karo Regency, to the west Southeast Aceh Province, to the east Salapian sub-district, and to the north Batang Serangan sub-district. Bahorok has
Bungara, Pekan Bahorok, Empus, Perkebunan Turangi, Simpang Pulau Rambung, Sematar, Perkebunan Pulau Rambung, Suka Rakyati, Tanjung Lenggang, Sumber
Jaya, Perkebunan Sei Musam, Amal Tani, Bukit Lawang, Timbang Lawan, Timbang Jaya, Sebertung, Pulau Semikat, Sei Musam Kendit, and Musam
Pembangunan. Bahorok has 4 religion that is, Muslim, Protestant, Roman Catholic, Buddhism. There are 65 mosques, 45 mushollas, 13 churches in the area. The largest of ethnic group is Javanese. There are 40 juniors: 10 middle
schools, and 3 high schools and 17 junior madrasahs: 6 middle school madrasahs (5 private schools), and 2 private senior madrasahs. Notable agricultural
production includes wet rice fields, maize, and cassava.
Bukit Lawang is a small tourist village at the bank of Bahorok River in North Sumatra province in Indonesia. Situated approximately 86 KM of Medan,
Bukit Lawang is known for the largest animal sanctuary of Sumatran Orangutan (around 5,000 Orangutans occupy the area), and also the main access point to the
Gunung Leuser National Park from the east side. Bukit Lawang rehabilitation center for Orangutans was founded in 1973. The main purpose is to preserve the decreasing number of Orangutan population due to hunting, trading and
deforestation.
Accessibility of destination is the main factor and give affects the quality
of the destination. Generally accessibility to Bukit Lawang is good and has been able to be passed by motorbike, car and big buses. Bukit Lawang is a small village, but it has facilities and accommodation available. There are, you can
• Internet access – in three internet cafes located in the new-built village
set on the hill bordering the right bank of the Bahorok River. The CDC internet café, on the right, provides free internet for local people but requests a donation from tourists. The orphane past Batu Mandi Hotel
on the way to the bat cave also offers wifi internet return for donation to their cause.
• ATM – 11 km away in the village of Bahorok, a guide will take you by
motorbike or you can try to take a local bus known as an “opelet”, plus
potentially becak to take you to the bus station about 1.5 km from Bukit Lawang. The ATM is owend by Bank Rakyat Indonesia and is on the MasterCard/Cirrus Network.
• Money Changer – there are a number of money changers who will
change a variety of Western and regional currencies to Rupiah.
• Market – on Friday from morning till around 3pm, located 2 KM in
Gotong Royong. Popular with tourists, a variety of fruits, vegetables, spices, fish and clothes are sold. Another market on Sundays in
Bahorok.
Accommodation in Bukit Lawang is in three main areas :
1. Before the village:
• Rindu Alam, just before the village, has its own road entrance – so ask
• Bukit Lawang Cottages Eco-Lodge, directly across the river from Rindu
Alam.
• Batu Mandi – past the Ecolodge towards the bat cave (away from the
village), about 200 metres. In the village itself.
2. On the left bank, accommodation starts at the village entrance: • Wisma Leuser Sibayak
• Yusman Guest House
• Bukit Lawang Indah Guest House
• Junia Guest House & Brando Resto
• Plan’s Stones Guest House
• Jungle Boundry Guest House
• On The Rock’s Bungalows
3. On the right bank, accommodation options begins walk along the river, past numerous small cafes/restaurants and shops
• Yusri Caffe & Traditional Dance
• Dandyla Restaurant/ bagus Wisata Holidays
• Rock Garden
• Rock Inn Bar
• Rumah Makan Kelana ( Indonesian Food)
• Tony’s café
• Harmony Losmen
• Rossa caffe
• Penginapan Pati’s
• Anugrah Sibaba Guest House
• Ida Restaurant ( Indonesian & Western Food)
• Fido Dido Guest House
• Eden Inn & Restaurant
• Pinem Coffee Shop
• Rain Forest Guest House
• “Farina 53” Guest House, Bar & Restaurant
• Mboy Guest House
• Rani Café
• Green Hill & Restaurant
• “YA’AHOWU “ONO NIHA” Room & Restaurant
• Indra Valley Inn & Resto
• Garden Inn & Restaurant
• Sinar Accomodation
• Jungle Tribe Guest House & Resto
• Sam’s Bungalows & Resto
• Jungle Inn
• Back in Touch Guest House
• DP Caffe
• Amazone Caffe
• Maliki Hill & Bar
• Jhony’s Caffe
• Thomas Retreat
• Penginapan Batu Alam
Bukit Lawang is the most famous for being one of the last places in the world where we can see Orangutans in the wild. Bukit Lawang is situated at the eastern side of Gunung Leuser National Park. Gunung Leuser National Park is
magnificient rainforest of thus park have become famous throughout the world as the harbor some of the most endangered and rare species on earth for example
Sumateran Rhinoceros, Orangutan and Rafflesia the largest flower in the world. The park is in habited by animals like the Great Argus Pheasant, Elephant, Sumateran Tiger and as many as seven species of primates of which is Siamang
which has an impressive, far-reaching vocal display. The agile and pretty face Thomas leaf-monkey and long tailed macaques. In total the park lists 285 species
of bird, 90 of mammals, reptiles and 35 of amphibians. The park-flora contains some 3.500 plants species and on each hectare of the lowland forest you can amazing 13-60 trees species.Therefore, Gunung Leuser National Park is famous
as ecotourism.
Bukit Lawang gives a sense of adventure, because they have many
visitors, such as the Netherlands, Germany and Switzerland. Here is data of foreign tourist visiting Bukit Lawang for these 3 years.
From this data, it is clear the interest of tourists is very high on destinations in Bukit Lawang, therefore, requires for the implementation of
reform, developing, and promotion of tourism destinations. The writer hopes, with the potential of Bukit Lawang, government, communities and other parties to not
saturate continuously improve and increase the existing potential, tourism potential and other potentials for the prosperity and welfare of Bukit Lawang society and society in North Sumatra.
1.2The Problem of Study
1. What is the potential of Bukit Lawang to be an ecotourism?
2. What is the strategies to develop Bukit Lawang as an ecotourism? 1.3Scope of study
• The potential of Bukit Lawang as an ecotourism.
1.4The Purpose of the Writing
In writing this paper, there are two purposes, they are :
1) To describe the potential of Bukit Lawang
2) To describe the strategies to develop Bukit Lawang as an ecotourism.
1.5Significance of Study
This paper is very important for the writer. It is one of a fulfillment the requirements to complete Diploma III English Study Program Sumatra Utara
1.6 Method of The Writing
In writing this paper, the writer uses some research. They are :
1) Field research
Field research is a kind of research that is used to find certain data by having survey to the place that we need to know.
2) Library research
Library research is a kind of research that is used to find certain
