Arfak Peak
The Best Spot To Enjoy Twilight in Sorong
Sorong is a city on the coast with various ethnic communities so that in addition to offering beautiful natural scenery, it is also rich in culture. One of the tourist spots that always visited by tourists while in Sorong city is Arfak peak.
Arfak Peak in a protected forest area in the center of Sorong City, West Papua is famous for those who like hiking or climbing. This tourist spot offers views of the Sorong City landscape from high peak. At dusk, the view of Sorong city with the expanse of the sea and the ships leaning on it is the main view here. The visitors choose Arfak Peak to enjoy the sunset and spoil the eyes. Eliminate boredom from the hustle and bustle of the city.
From up here, you can see the beauty of Sorong City which is directly adjacent to the sea and several small islands are seen around the city. At night, this place becomes the combination of twinkling city lights and stars. Sorong also has a protected forest which is a government program. This place is interesting because in some spots has board paths that easy to cross and there is a camping area. The trees here are allowed to grow naturally and very shady. If you are lucky, you can see colorful butterflies.
For all visitors of Sorong city, there is no need to worry because at Arfak peak there is center for Papuan souvenirs. Besides crowded with visitors because it offers views of Sorong City from height, souvenirs such as ant nests, Papuan batik patterns to various Papuan necklaces and bracelets are widely sold in this tourist spot.
Souvenir Shop at Arfak Peak
The place is in the highlands. Better known as Arfak Street or some call the Angkatan Laut Street. Here, visitors can find various souvenir shops of Sorong city. Located on the edge of Puncak Arfak road in Sorong city, there is a simple shop selling various Papuan handicrafts. Papuan handicrafts such as koteka, noken bags, necklaces, bracelets, to headbands and wood carvings can be found here. So in addition to bringing gifts of shredded bread or taro chips, visitors can also bring Papuan handicrafts for friends and family at home. Maybe it could also for display at home or office.
- Dahlan's Shop
The narrow shop is crowded with Papuan souvenirs, such as bags, koteka, cenderawasih crowns, ant nests, kaswari heads to agate axes. Other souvenirs include diamonds from Timika, knives made from crocodile jaws, handicrafts from crocodile teeth, bracelets and necklaces from Sorong ethnic group and others.
How to get there?
It can be by airplane and PELNI ship. But the PELNI ship may not be a good alternative because it takes 5-7 days if it departs from Jakarta. Meanwhile, from Manado it will take 2 days 1 night. By plane, will land at Domine Eduard Osok Airport, Sorong. Several airlines serving the Jakarta-Sorong route include Garuda Indonesia, Nam Air, SriwijayaAir, and Batik Air. The favorite flight schedule is at night from Jakarta, so you will arrive in Sorong in the morning, and straight to your activities. Those who want to go to Raja Ampat by public boat are still in hurry if there is a schedule at 9 am.
