Selong Hill, Sembalun Tourism Covered in History

Selong Hill, is a very famous Sembalun tourist attraction in East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara Province. Not only does it offer natural beauty, but also historical and cultural offerings, this is the tourist gift that we will get.

The hill is famous as a Sembalun tourist attraction which offers the beauty of Mount Rinjani from another perspective. The splendor of Mount Rinjani and the beautiful rice fields will be clearly visible.

So what are the real attractions of Bukit Selong Sembalun? So here is the answer!

Point of interesting

There are two interesting of the Hill which always attract visitors to this location. That is:

1. Natural View that is Still Natural
   The first beauty is the location, it is surroundings by very exotic natural view, very suitable as a backdrop for taking selfies.

   The road to the hill is dominated by a natural atmosphere that remains beautiful. After climbing several stairs, visitors will arrive at the most beautiful spot at the top.

   Visitors will be presented with a view of the vast rice fields, with the backdrop of the legendary splendor of Mount Rinjani.
   It turns out that at the top of Selong Hill there is a spot for a photo, and can capture moments of beauty at that location.

   Don’t forget to enjoy the beauty of the sunset. Of course, the sensation of sunset on the hill will be different from sunset on the beach.

2. Historical Village, Desa Beleq
   The presence of Desa Beleq near Bukit Selong means that tourist visits are not just about natural beauty.

   Desa Beleq is a cultural and historical tourist attraction. It is the forerunner of the Sembalun community, East Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara.

   The location is on the trekking route to the top of Selong Hill. So you can visit the Desa Beleq at the same time up to the hill

   In Desa Beleq, there are 7 buildings that have distinctive designs, as well as witnesses to the history of the formation of the Sembalun community.

   The shape of the Desa Belek house, the roof is made of bamboo, and the base is clay mixed with cow dung.

History of Desa Beleq

Life in Desa Beleq, aka the forerunner of the Sembalun community, began in 1257 as the starting point of community life in the second period.

The eruption of Mount Samalas in 1257 caused many people to leave the area.

Only a few families wanted to return after the eruption subsided. And in a new place, now called Desa Beleq, it became the starting point of community life in the second period.

The cultural house of Desa Beleq is a historical site that continues to strengthen today. So, a tourist visit to Selong Hill is about the splendor of Rinjani, and the Beleq Village Historical Site.