About Fulan Fehan
Fulan Fehan is a vast savanna located at the foot of Mount Lakaan in Dirun Village, Lamaknen District, Belu Regency, East Nusa Tenggara, near the Timor-Leste border. Known for its wide open grasslands, seasonal color changes and mountain backdrop, it is one of Belu's most iconic natural attractions. The valley is traditionally used as communal grazing land and offers panoramic views, making it popular for sightseeing and photography.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a wide, open valley of grassland stretching to the foot of Mount Lakaan with scattered trees, grazing horses and cattle, and distant hills. The landscape changes from green in the rainy season to golden-brown in the dry season. There are natural viewing points for photography, areas for walking and picnicking, and unobstructed sunset views. Facilities are basic and the setting remains largely natural and pastoral.
Key highlights
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Expansive savanna valley at the foot of Mount Lakaan
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Seasonal color change from green to golden-brown
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Panoramic views of Mount Lakaan and surrounding hills
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Traditional grazing horses and cattle in open pasture
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Popular sunset photography spot near the Timor-Leste border
History of Fulan Fehan
Fulan Fehan has long served as communal grazing land for Tetun communities in Lamaknen at the foot of Mount Lakaan, reflecting the pastoral and agrarian history of Belu Regency.
Culture & Context
The savanna holds cultural value for local Tetun people as traditional pasture land and part of the cultural landscape associated with Mount Lakaan, representing communal land use and rural heritage.
Route
| By air | Fly to A. A. Bere Tallo Airport (Haliwen Airport) in Atambua, then continue by road to Lamaknen |
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| By road |