Bukit Lawang is a small village on the edge of Gunung Leuser Nationalpark in North Sumatra. It is a popular place for travellers who want to go jungle trekking to encounter orang utans in the wild. Here are some (fun) facts to know before heading to Bukit Lawang.
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The ultimate guide for visiting Bukit Lawang
Most people visit Sumatra to go trekking in the jungles around Bukit Lawang, but this little village has so much more to offer. Read our full and personal guide here…
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