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Bandarlampung (AFP) - The governor of Lampung Sjachroedin ZP request related work units to optimize the pepper plantation tourism destination.

"In many plantations in Lampung pepper and not all areas have, therefore the need for research and development as a tourism destination," said he, accompanied by the head of Communications and Informatics Lampung, Adeham, in Bandarlampung, Wednesday.

On a working visit to the North Lampung District early this week, it was revealed that the pepper plantations could attract both domestic and foreign tourists.

"For instance at the top, West Java. Many tourists come to the tea plantations only for the photos. Why are not prepared for pepper plantations," he said.

However, he continued, the need for good packaging from various angles that ensure comfort and the desire of tourists to visit.

In addition, Sjachroedin also emphasized to optimize Rarem Way Reservoir in North Lampung District President Soeharto inaugurated the July 14, 1984.

Therefore, the potential for tourism and sport is big enough because it can be used for rowing events, jetsky and fishing.

Not to mention, he added, some land in the middle of the reservoir that resembles the island, can be utilized for a variety of buildings to attract tourists.

Lampung Governor asserts, in at least twice this year will visit the Dam Way Rarem with a variety of activities.

"I am the board will bring athletes KONI Lampung Lampung Jaya` `, especially from the oar and sail to play in the reservoir, so that local people can see that the reservoir was very beneficial," he said.