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At the southern tip of Sumatra, The Bukit Barisan National Park comprise one of the islands last stands of lowland forest. World Wildlife Fund has ranked Bukit Barisan National Park as on of the Planets most biologically outstanding habitats and and is working to conserve the parks remaining Sumatran rhino and tigers. The park is also famous for many endemic bird species that prefer foothill climates, and several species of sea turtle that nest along the parks coastal zone.
Tourist infrastructure in the park is limited and most people visit on organized tours. The easiest access point to the park is through the town of Kota Agung, 80km west of Bandar Lampung.
Less accessible access points are Sukaraja, 20km west of Kota Agung and Liwa the northern entry way. Kota Agung has several basic hotels and there is a campground near Sukaraja. Thee are frequent buses from Bandar Lampung to Kota Agung.
