Praijing Village
Kampung Adat Praijing
A traditional village on a terraced hillside on the outskirts of Waikabubak, with dozens of pointed thatched houses in tiers and rice fields all around. The scenery is picture-perfect.
Praijing Village lies in the Tebara area on the outskirts of Waikabubak, on a small hill surrounded by rice paddies. Around forty pointed thatched houses are arranged in tiers, with megalithic tombs and altars in the middle. It is one of the most photogenic villages in West Sumba, and mist often hangs over it in the early morning. The villagers are welcoming, and you can see weaving (ikat) and traditional daily life. Homestay accommodation is also available. Visitors must register and make a donation, and you should ask permission before photographing people. A taxi from the centre of Waikabubak takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
Opening hours
Daytime
Nearby sights
- Tarung Village
- Lapopu Waterfall
- Pasola Festival Grounds (Wanokaka)
- Waikelo Sawah Spring
- Rua Beach
- Nihi Sumba (Nihiwatu Beach)
- Marosi Beach
- Bawana Beach