Located in Central Lombok Regency, Mandalika Lombok this location will be one of the attractive places for tourists because it will host the 2022 MotoGP. Besides watching the race track live, you can also visit the many attractions there.
This beautiful place certainly has many attractions as well as its circuit. Tourists will find many natural attractions in the surrounding area, ranging from hills to beaches. What are the exciting tourist attractions in Mandalika? Check out the full description below.
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5 Best Tourist Locations in Mandalika
Pertamina Mandalika International Street Circuit will become MotoGP 2022 territory. President Jokowi inaugurated this place in November 2021. The location is in an area famous for its beach attractions.
Lombok is a particular economic area which is one of our priority tourist destinations. No wonder there are unique attractions in this area that target tourists besides Ubud Bali. Apart from the beautiful racetrack, there are at least a few attractions nearby.
This place will be the best stopover for those who plan to watch MotoGP in March 2022. Here are some tourist attractions near the Mandalika circuit.
1. Merese Hill
Merese Hill is located on Jalan Kuta Lombok, Kuta, Pujut and Central Lombok. This hill is a strategic place to watch the sunset. This hill surrounds the white sand of Tanjung Aan. You can enjoy its natural panorama without a ticket or for free.
To get to this location, tourists can walk from Tanjung Aan Beach. From the Mandalika circuit, tourists can drive for about 9 minutes. It is even reported that the 2022 MotoGP organizers will provide tents for tourists who want to watch the event.
2. Mertak Village
Mertak Village is a tourist village in Mandalika. This village is one of the tourist villages registered as one of the leading tourist destinations.
This tourist village is part of the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and has attractions, namely marine tourism, and other ecotourism. Tourists will find beaches, mountains, and mangroves.
3. Benang Kelambu Waterfall
The attraction of this place is that there are several waterfalls in the prime location. The flowing water is not heavy and tends to flow over rocky cliffs.
The myth of the Benang Kelambu Waterfall is a story about the benefits of water that keeps you young and seeks blessings and safety. The area was used once as a holy man’s place.
4. Statue of Princess Mandalika
This statue is part of the history of the Mandalika area. The story of Princess Mandalika is said to have thrown herself into the sea and disappeared.
You don’t need to spend money to visit this place, because it’s free.
5. Tanjung Aan Beach
Not far from the Mandalika circuit, tourists will find Tanjung Aan Beach. The location of this beach is in Senkol, about a 7-minute drive from the arena.
This beach has white sandy beaches. In addition, tourists can also look for culinary tours, swimming, and snorkeling in the beach area.
The tourist attractions above are close to the Mandalika circuit. It must be on your visit list. If you are interested in vacationing there, don’t forget to follow the health protocols.
