The eastern region of Indonesia has a variety of hidden charms not to be missed. If Raja Ampat is famous for its maritime charm, Kaimana Regency in West Papua has the attraction of a calming sunset view.
This area has a scenic topography of lowland beaches and hills. In the afternoon, the sun’s rays in the far west are reddish in colour.
If you want to feel the beautiful sunset, stop by Kaimana Beach which presents its visual beauty.
‘If you’re travelling to West Papua, don’t forget to stop by this city that will make the people swoon! In addition to the beautiful afternoon scenery, the variety of tourist destinations is interesting, the cuisine is also authentic,’ as stated on the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy page, quoted Sunday (18/8).
Quoting kaimanakab.go.id, this district has been known for its stunning sunset views. Its location directly facing the Arafuru Sea in the west makes the sunset view immediately clear.
The capital of Kaimana Regency is located in Kaimana district, which is the centre of government and community activities. The regency has an area of 36,000 square kilometres, with 18,500 square kilometres of land and 17,500 square kilometres of water.
By the end of 2023, the population of Kaimana Regency reached 64,252 people. Most of the population, around 67% or 43,154 people, live in Kaimana district.
In Kaimana, there are several spots that can be used as a place to enjoy the sunset. One of them is on the edge of the pier with a harbour view.
This location is close to the beach and directly faces the vast ocean. You can imagine the beauty, because visitors can directly witness the red colour of the sky from a seemingly close distance.
Not to mention, the row of parked boats adds to the beauty there so it should not be missed to be immortalised.
This location is close to the beach and directly overlooks the vast ocean. You can imagine its beauty, because visitors can directly witness the red colour of the sky from a seemingly close distance.
Not to mention, the row of parked boats adds to the beauty there so it should not be missed to be immortalised.
Besides being known as the city of twilight, Kaimana also holds traces of ancient Papuan civilisation through prehistoric paintings. These primitive paintings are found on hard-to-reach karst walls, depicting various forms such as humans, fish and palms.
The paintings are scattered across several small islands in Kaimana waters, such as Maimai, Triton Bay, and Namatota Island. The findings indicate the existence of a civilisation that inhabited the island thousands of years ago.
According to a 2014 report, the paintings date back to the epipalaeolithic period, around 12,000 – 5,000 years BC, proving that human civilisation has long developed in Kaimana.
It’s impossible to visit Kaimana without tasting its culinary delights. There are several authentic foods there, one of which is Kima clam which is similar to Japanese sashimi.
Then, there is also venison satay that tastes savoury and tender when eaten. Both can be topped off with an appetisingly sweet lontar cake.
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