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Bissmillahirrahmanirrahim, praise and gratitude I prayed to God Almighty for

the grace and hidayahnya I could write about the descriptive text, do not
forget to say thanks to my English teacher who has provided useful
knowledge.

Descriptive Text is a text type that is widely used in everyday life to describe
objects, places, people, animals and so forth. Descriptive text defined as a
text in English to mengggmbarkan like what objects or living things that we
describe, either the appearance, smell, sound, texture, quantity and its
properties of the objects or living things. Descriptive text does not require
detailed information for example on research or observations depth in
describing something. Rather, a more descriptive text to describe what we
see, hear and feel something that we want to describe.

The author feels this article are still many shortcomings, to the authors
expect criticism and suggestions for the advancement of learning in the
future, hopefully clippings could be useful for all of us, thanks.

Kelapa Kampit, November 2016

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Lembah Pelangi Waterfall…………………………………………………………………...

Way Kambas National Park……………………………………………………………. 1

Kiluan Bay……………………………………………………………………………………2

Tanjung Setia Beach………………………………………………………………………..

Pink Beach………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Beras Basah Beach………………………………………………………………………..3

Pahawang Island…………………………………………………………………………. 4

Gili Trawangan…………………………………………………………………………………

Nusa Lembongan ………………………………………………………………………… 5

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1. Lembah Pelangi Waterfall

Lembah Pelangi Waterfall sounds unfamiliar for either local or foreign tourists.
Lembah Pelangi Waterfall is located in Sukamaju village, Ulubelu sub district,
Tanggamus district, Lampung province, Indonesia. The access to this place is
quite difficult because Ulu Belu sub district is a remote area in Lampung with its
hilly contours which make this tourist spot elusive.

Lembah Pelangi Waterfall has two levels where the waterfall on the second level
has two branches. The height of the first level waterfall is about 100 meters,
while the second level waterfall is about dozens of meters. The best
enchantment of this waterfall is the rainbow which appears between the valley
and the waterfall as the name suggests. The soft flowing gurgling waterfall
sounds is like a chant of nature which can remove the tiredness of the long trip
to go there. Under the waterfall, there are several spots of warm water which
can be an interesting spot for bathing.

In this place, you will be shown a panorama of natural beauty which is very
interesting for every pair of eyes seeing it. Rocky hills accompanied by leafy
trees will actually soothe both your eyes.

2. Way Kambas National Park

Way Kambas National Park is a national park for elephant sanctuary located in
Lampung precisely in the Labuhan Ratu sub district, East Lampung, Indonesia.
Way Kambas National Park, established in 1985, is the first school for elephant in
Indonesia. In the beginning of its establishment, Way Kambas National Park was
named the Elephant Training Center / Pusat Latihan Gajah (PLG), but the last few
years this name was changed into Elephant Conservation Center / Pusat
Konservasi Gajah (PKG), which is expected to become a center for elephant
conservation in taming, training, breeding and conserving elephants. Until now,
this PKG has trained for about 300 elephants which have been deployed to all
over the country.

In Way Kambas National Park, there are some endangered animals such as
Sumatran Rhinos, Sumatran elephant, Sumatran tiger, Mentok Rimba, and Buaya
sepit. There are also so some plants which are mostly found there such as Api-
api, Pidada, Nipah, and Pandan. On the marshy coasts of Way Kambas National

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Park is often found various species of birds, such as, Lesser Adjutant, Pheasant
Blue, Kuau Raja, Pependang Timur, and some other birds.

3. Kiluan Bay

Kiluan Bay is a tourist attraction which is located in Kiluan village, Kelumbayan

sub district, Tanggamus district, South Lampung. Kiluan Bay is about 80
kilometers from Bandar Lampung city center or three to four hour if you go there
by car. This is the place of migration for a bunch of mouth bottles dolphins.

This bay has stunning natural landscape and coast. The sand beach which is
spreading out there is white and gentle. It is quite harmonious with the blue color
of the sea. Besides swimming and snorkeling, in this bay you can also see the
attractions from a group of dolphins. The attractions of a group of dolphins can
usually be seen around 06:00 to 10:00 in the morning. However, to watch the
attractions you must first rent a small boat or Jukung.

By using the small boat or Jukung, you will be brought Into the middle of the see
where the dolphins gather. It takes around twenty five minutes from the coast.
From close distance, you can see a group of dolphins which swim and even jump
on the side of the coming boat as if they welcomed your coming.

4. Tanjung Setia Beach

Lampung is not only famous for its Way Kambas National Park. One of the best
tourist attractions of this province is Tanjung Setia Beach. This beach is located
in the village of Tanjung Setia, West Lampung district, Lampung province. It is
about 273 km or about six to seven hour driving from Bandar Lampung, the
capital city of Lampung province.

This beach has not been well known by the citizens of Indonesia yet, but for the
world surfers this beach is a hidden paradise for surfing. This beach is exactly
laid on the track of large Indian Ocean currents that make this beach have waves
which are quite perfect for surfing. The perfect wave of this beach usually lasts
from June to August with the height which can reach up to six to seven meters
with a 200 meters length.

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In addition to perfect waves for surfing, the beach also has an ambience which is
quite natural with white sand along the beach. Rows of palm tree which grow
also adorn this beach. For local people, the beach area is also an ideal place for
fishing. Some fish which are often obtained by the fisherman are blue marlin
which is so big enough that its weight can reach up to 70 kilograms. By local
residents this fish is known by the name of Iwa Tuhuk.

5. Pink Beach

Pink Beach or Pantai Merah Muda is one of the beaches in Komodo island, East
Nusa Tenggara. The beach is called Pink Beach because the sand beach is pink.
The pink color of its beach is a mixture of white sand beach colors mixed with
crushed coral, shells, calcium carbonate from marine invertebrates that are very
small, and also Foraminifera, microscopic amoeba that has a red body shell.

At Pink Beach, there are so many marine organisms. No fewer than 1,000
species of fish, 260 species of coral, and 70 species of sponge can be found here.
Having so much marine life, this place is a proper spot for snorkeling and diving
for sea sports lovers.

6. Beras Basah Beach

Beras basah beach is located in Beras Basah Island, Bontang, East Kalimantan,
Indonesia. The location of this place is about 220 kilometers from the center of
Balikpapan. Beras basah beach offers beautiful natural scenery along with white
sand that is gentle enough on foot.

Its clear blue seawater seems teasing anyone who visits to swim into it. And it is
true that in this place, visitors can enjoy swimming or snorkeling in the
underwater beauty. Various types of fish, coral reefs, and seaweed can be found
by the visitor in this place. This area is also very suitable for you who like
photography. The sunrise and sunset view in this place are interesting enough to
be captured.

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7. Pahawang Island

Pahawang Island is an island located in Punduh Padada sub district, Pasawaran

district, Lampung province. The island is divided into two; They are Pahawang
Besar island and Pahawang Kecil island.

Pahawang island saves a lot of beauty. Beautiful scenery, hills of green trees,
white sand beaches, crystal clear and fresh sea water are all you can enjoy on
the island. It is suitable for those who like snorkelling. Moreover, in small
Pahawang Island there is a natural bridge called Tanjung Putus. Tanjung Putus
connects between the Tanjung Putus island and the Pahawang Kecil island.
Tanjung Putus can only be seen during low tide because when the tides rise, this
natural bridge will be under water. Tanjung Putus region is also one of the
favorite diving spot for the visitors.

Small Pahawang island can be reached approximately ten minutes from big
Pahawang island. Most visitors stay at Pahawang Big Island because mostly
locals live there.

8. Gili Trawangan

Gili is derived from Sasak language (Lombok Island native tribal language) which
means small island. Actually there are several Gili / dykes around the island of
Lombok, yet there are three dykes that are known by tourists, namely Gili
Trawangan, Gili Air and Gili Meno.

Among the three dykes, the Gili Trawangan is the largest, well-known and the
most complete amenities. Gili Trawangan is located in the northwest of the
island of Lombok. Administratively, Gili Trawangan includes in the territory of the
village of Gili Indah, West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara province.

Gili Trawangan has several beaches with very beautiful views. Most beaches
have blue tosca and clear sea water. The sand there is also soft with white color.
On the west side of the island, you can get the beach atmosphere which is quiet
and calm enough. But there, the sand is slightly coarser than the sand of the
beach which is in the southeast of the island. Even though, this island looks
pretty green with many pine trees, acacia, and coconut trees that beautify the
shoreline.

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9. Seraya Island

Small Seraya Island or better known as Seraya Island is an island located in West
Manggarai regency, East Nusa Tenggara, or it is about ten kilometers north of
the city center Labuanbajo. This island is small and has a coastline for about one
kilometer. But this island has an incredible beauty and is an ideal place to calm
you up or for honeymoon. A visit to this island will make you feel to own an
island and a private beach.

The presented landscape will certainly fascinate everyone who visits it. The
beach at this island has white sand and the water is quite clear and bluish
completed by its underwater beauty. Even when the tide is low, you can walk out
to the sea for about 500 meters from the coast. Various activities can be done in
this place, such as fishing, swimming and snorkeling.

Besides presenting the natural beauty, the island also presents the underwater
beauty. It is because the local communities still adhere to their principles for not
using equipment such as bomb or cyanide to catch fish. So that environmental
sustainability can be maintained very well.

10. Nusa Lembongan

Nusa Lembongan is one of the three sets of islands located in the southeast of
Bali, Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan and Nusa Ceningan. From those three
islands, Nusa Lembongan is the best one.

Having condition which is still beautiful and natural, this island is ready to
pamper you. If you like water sports, especially diving or snorkeling, it is
recommended for you to decide Nusa Lembongan as the next destination. There
are several locations with underwater natural beauty which are not doubtful.
Coral reefs and colorful fish around the island of Nusa Lembongan is so riveting.
There are also some equipments for snorkeling and diving to rent.

Most residents of Nusa Lembongan is seaweed farmers, so it is not be surprising

if you get in Nusa Lembongan, you will see seaweed which is being spread out in

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the sun, because there are also some villages where seaweed cultivation
becomes main commodity. Not infrequently travelers rent a motorbike or bicycle
to surround the island. Come and prove naturalness of this island.