Sorong Gateway To The Raja Ampat Islands

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This is the city which is the starting point for your visit to the park a breathtaking sea Raja Ampat. Sorong city known as Oil City since the influx of oil surveyors from the Netherlands since 1908.

Sorong city is also renowned as one of the cities with heritage attributes Heritage Nederlands Neuw Guinea Maschcapeij (NNGPM) or a city full of historical heritage of the former Dutch oil company. Productive oil fields in Sorong is one reason why the Dutch colonized New Guinea (Papua name first) even the latter is returned to Indonesia in 1962.

Sorong name comes from the word "Soren". Soren in the Biak language meaning Deep Blue Sea and Bumpy Sea. The word was first used by Soren Biak Numfor tribe ancient sailing with sailboats from one island to another until it settled in the Raja Ampat Islands. Numfor Biak tribe that gives the name of "Land Maladum" as the Soren who then pronounced by the merchants Thionghoa, clad European Missionaries, Maluku, and Sanger Talaut as the Sorong.

The sea around Sorong rich in tuna and shrimp which are major export commodities. On the island there Kabra Japanese-owned farms for the cultivation of pearls, while shark fins and sea cucumbers are exported to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China.

TOUR

Sorong have attractive tourist destinations such as recreational parks cape coast Cassowary with charm white sand, Ram Island, and the Island of Doom Soop Island is famous for its beautiful beaches. There is also a monument island Dofior Welcome Sorong Moi by using language that is indigenous in Sorong were welcoming and friendly welcome visitors.

Also known Dofior wall with panoramic views and natural beauty Lout dusk.

In Sorong, on the hill overlooking the town there is a war memorial monument Arfak for Japanese soldiers killed in World War II. At that time, American aircraft bombed the airport built Jefman island of Japan. Now the airport is transferred from the island Jefman to Sorong and called Domine Eduard Osok or better known as DEO Airport.


If you want to see birds of paradise and other birds found only in Papua take the boat to the island Bantata about 3-4 hours. If you want to see a better view of the beautiful birds of paradise can visit Waigeo Island which is about 5-6 hours by boat.
In the village Sawinggrai example, you can observe the 4 species of bird of paradise. To stay in Waigeo or Sawinggrai, you must bring your own tent or sleep in the hut locals.


If you want to get a special travel experience, one of the tour companies Papua Expeditions has Commpany Private tour also has a mission among the missions that other eco-tourism that is offering you to become a tourism ambassador of Papua lifetime.


ACCOMMODATION

Sorong has a number of star hotels like the Hotel Sahid Mariat, JE Meridien, Grand Pacific, and Hotel Royal Mamberamo. These hotels are designed exclusively furnished and equipped with a variety of restaurants and Karaoke. Are located in shopping malls and markets and in close proximity to the airport and port.


CULINARY

Because the city is multi-ethnic mixing in West Papua because it has the taste of food and not much variety in what is offered in the western part of Indonesia. Restaurants and cafes are here, especially the food stalls and kiosks you'll find everywhere from Sorong to Teminabuan.
Sagu, Papeda, Ikan Bakar, Es Teler, Bakso, Pangsit And Sea Food is one of the favorite foods here. Most hotels are located in Sorong and its suburbs.

ADDRESSES

In Traveling to sorong you may be need help if you don't know where your posisition and where you must go? You can visit some of the address below.

Kantor Bupati Sorong ( Sorong Deputy Office )
Address : Jl. Basuki Rahmat 24
Phone : (62-951) 21004, 21006

Kantor Polisi ( Police Office )
Address : Jl. Basuki Rahmat, Remu
Phone : (62-951) 23210

Kantor Dinas Pariwisata ( Tourism Office )
Address : Jl. Burung Mambruk Remu
Phone : (62-951) 23070, 23560

Kantor Pos ( Post Office )
Address : Jend. A. Yani, Klademak I
Phone : (62-951) 21078, 21718

Kantor Keimigrasian ( Imigration office )
Address : Jl. Mesjid Raya, HBM
Phone : (62-951) 21393, 21915