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The city's name is derived from the Biak word Soren, which literally means "deep and wavy ocean." It is the capital of West Papua, an Indonesian province. It is situated on the west side of the main tip of New Guinea's island, with Sorong Regency as its only land border. It serves as a gateway to Indonesia's Raja Ampat Islands, which is home to a diverse range of coral reef species in an area known as the globe's coral reef biodiversity hotspot. It also serves as a logistical hub for the country's burgeoning eastern oil and gas sector and the local logging trade.

In this locality, you'll find spacious rooms in hotels with garden views and other scenic views at reasonable rates. Its strategic location also offers high-end resorts as well as budget-conscious options such as apartments. Some of these facilities provide free parking and have a free cancellation policy. The facilities provided are adequately substantial. Most accommodation options have breakfast included as part of the package.

What to see and do in Sorong

There are quite a number of interesting activities to engage in at this destination which offers several beaches such as the Werur Beach and the Tanjung Kasuari Beach. You can also go for sightseeing tours around the city, wildlife and nature tours, dive cruises or boat tours around the island with a professional guide. With a rich coral reef, scuba diving and snorkelling are quite popular in this locality. To learn more about the area's history, you can participate in the historical and heritage tours that are quite educational. There are several batik shops where souvenirs and traditional artefacts can be purchased. Other places worth visiting include:

  • Aimas Bird Park: Get to learn about the welfare of animals in tourism and watch birds of many different species.
  • Jalan Jalan: This area is known for safe shark diving.
  • Raja Ampat Islands: Enjoy the reefs. The ocean is ideal for swimming here.
  • Cruising Raja Ampat: Popular for windsurfing, scuba diving, surfing and snorkelling.
  • Cendrawasih Expedition: Enjoy some of the camping and hiking tours on the island.
  • Sapta Ratna Pagoda: Visit this Buddhist temple in the area and enjoy the spectacular sights of the sun setting beyond the seas. Its location atop a hill offers great views of the city.
  • Expedition Engineering: Experience paddle boarding as well as snorkelling and scuba diving.
  • Pasar Jimbutan Puri: If you're an early bird, you can catch the fishermen offloading fish from their night fishing expeditions. They then haul them into this market, ready for sale at sunrise.
  • Asbaken: Bask in the beauty of the waterfalls.
  • Pasar Boswesen: This is mainly a fish market though you can source fruits and vegetables. The uniqueness of this market is that it sits above the ocean water, resting on stilts.
  • Pulau Doom: Use the ferry to cross over to Doom Island and go on a local tour by becak (bicycles).

What to eat in Sorong

Most restaurants offer Asian, Indonesian, Chinese and European cuisines with combinations of seafood and pizza. Local favourites include spicy seafood such as crabs. A popular meal on the menus is Papuan food – fish head curry (locally termed as gulai), papaya flower and blood clams in yellow soup.

Typical events and festivals in Sorong

Currently, there aren't any local events and festivals occurring annually at this destination. However, you can attend wine tastings and festivals in the nearby Papua Barat and other neighbouring areas.

How to move around in Sorong

Moving around the city can be done through public transportation services such as the public bemos (yellow minibuses) or ojeks (motorbikes). Private means are an alternative option and can be through taking a taxi, which looks similar to the bemos or hiring a car rental.

The climate in Sorong

This city is located nineteen meters above sea level. The climate is tropical here. Also, the city receives a lot of rain even in the driest month. The average temperature is 25.8°C (78.4°F). April is the warmest month for seawater, with a mean temperature of 29.4°C (84.9°F). Rainfall occurs for 306.8 days throughout the year, accumulating up to 1796 mm (70.71 inches) of precipitation. The least sweltering months are January and February, with a mean relative humidity of 79 percent. July is the wettest month, with a median relative humidity of 85 percent. The months with the lengthiest days are January, November and December, which have an average of 12.2 hours of daylight.

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Hotel Swissbel Sorong
Hotel Aimas  And Convention Centre

Hotel Aimas And Convention Centre

5.9 mi from city centre
Hotel Vega Prime  & Convention

Hotel Vega Prime & Convention

1.8 mi from city centre Excellent location
Hotel Reddoorz @ Sorong City Center
Kasuari Valley Beach Resort

Kasuari Valley Beach Resort

3 mi from city centre