English For Tourism Assignment (1)
Name : Yuyu Pratiwi
Class : BG5A
NIM : 105 351 101 719
Bulukumba Regency located in the eastern part of South Sulawesi Province, that is southeast of Makassar. Geographically located at 5.20 degrees 5.40 degrees southern latitude and 119.58 degrees of longitude 120.1930 degrees east with the southern boundary includes the Island of Selayar Regency, and Flores Sea the North and the East with Sinjai Regency and Bone Bay, west of the Bantaeng Regency. The strategic position makes Bulukumba potential in several sectors, and in this decentralization Bulukumba much supported by the four leading sectors respectively of Agriculture, Fisheries, Tourism, Transport, Land and Sea.
Bulukumba has one of the famous tourist attractions, namely Tanjung Bira which is located in the eastern part of Bulukumba . Approximately 120 KM from Makassar
Tanjung Bira (Bira Cape).
Tanjung Bira or Bira Cape is the one of tourist attraction in Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. It can be reach about 5 - 6 our drive from Makassar the capital city of South Sulawesi. Tanjung Bira is located on the southernmost of South Sulawesi Province. It lies in Bonto Bahari Sub-district, Bulukumba Regency or about 40 km away from Bulukumba City.
The area of Bira consists of lowland coastal plains and high hills. Landscape brought beautiful scenery. From the rather high plains, you can view the activities of Bulukumba Port, the crossing port to Selayar Island.
Tanjung Bira Beach is a totally bewitching beach whose white sand is like wheat flour spread along the seashore facing to the ocean and background soar up the “Puang Janggo” mountain with the more than 40 m of height make this place ideal as place for relax during vacation and holiday trip in Sulawesi, especially in South Sulawesi. Main tourist attraction of Tanjung Bira is diving, swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. You can also watch the sunset or sunrise in the same position. In addition, the enchantment of Liukkang Beach and Kambing Island located in the trans marine of the beach will amaze you during the visit to the destination.
Beside the beach, snorkeling, diving, and swimming, you can also take time to visit the local wooden boat craftsman in Tana Beru Village and Ara Village, the famous Phinisi boat from the local Bugis - Makassar people. They received boat order from Indonesia people or overseas market due to the quality and the beautiful of design.
Tanjung Bira is also offers distinguish diving typicality, compared to other dive spots in Indonesia. The type with challenging adventure; underwater current, White Tip and Black Tip Sharks swarming around divers. Several dive spots in Bira are highly recommended only for experienced divers though there are also beautiful spots for beginners, those who fancy dives with proper risks especially related to the intensity of current. Bira is one of the place to passively interact with sharks; a rare spot even for Indonesia. Beautiful white sand beaches with steep walls are seagerto satisfy your viewing pleasure. The facility here can be considered as adequate, from small inns to two-star hotel and resorts are available along the sandy beaches. You can also go for snorkeling here, in case you`re not in the mood for scuba dive, or perhaps just to walk around through the natural ambience of Bira Beach.
Night at Tanjung Bira is always romantic. Lying on the beach, enjoying the sound of pounding waves, while see the shining star up there. By the middle of the night, you can interact with fishermen. Buy some fresh fish or other sea foods than roast it and also you can enjoy the fishing traditional boats are parked in other side of beach.
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