between the islands of Bali and Sumbawa.

位在峇里島與松巴哇島之間。

With quick air and sea connections from Bali,

旅客可以輕鬆從峇里島搭船或飛機前往，

and a new international airport, Lombok is easy to get to.

再加上新蓋的國際機場，龍目島的交通十分便捷。

Lombok has a population of just over three million,

龍目島人口僅三百多萬人，

and blends the local Sasak culture with Hindu and Islamic traditions.

當地文化融合了薩薩克族與印度和伊斯蘭傳統。

Long overshadowed by it's brasher, big sister Bali,

由於熱門渡假勝地峇里島長期以來搶走了風采，

Lombok offers a quieter, less developed vacation alternative.

反而使龍目島成為一個較為寧靜、未過度開發的渡假選擇。

The pace is slower here, and the island is much less developed-

這裡的生活步調緩慢，仍保有原始質樸的風貌，

in fact many visitors say, Lombok is like stepping back in time.

事實上許多旅客們都認為，來到此地彷彿時光倒流。

The islands capital is Mataram,

馬塔蘭為龍目島首都，

home to Lombok's largest Hindu Temple, Pura Meru.

同時也是當地最大印度教寺廟美露廟的所在地。

Nearby, spend a quiet hour amid the rows of Mangosteen trees

您可造訪附近的瑪悠羅水之宮殿，

and bathe in the scent of jasmine at the Mayura Water Palace.

漫步於山竹樹小徑中享受靜謐時光，沐浴在茉莉花香中。

This royal court and floating pavilion was built in the mid 1700s

這座宮廷與水上涼亭，是由龍目島的前統治者

by Lombok's former rulers, The Balinese.

峇里島人建造於十八世紀中期。

Head north from Mataram along the scenic west coast road to Senggigi Beach.

從馬塔蘭出發，向北沿著風景絕美的西海岸道路前往聖吉吉海灘。

This laid-back resort town makes an ideal base

這座悠閒的渡假小鎮，非常適合作為

to explore the rest of Lombok.

探索龍目島其他去處的起點。

Pay your respects at the Hindu pagodas of Batu Bolong Temple,

您可以前往印度教佛塔芭杜菠隆寺廟參拜，

then enjoy a dip with local families at the beach below.

然後走下海灘，與當地人一起玩水。

At sunset, everything stops at Senggigi, as the sun drops into the sea.

日落時分，當夕陽漸漸沉入海中，時光彷彿在聖吉吉靜止了。

When it's time to move on, follow the inland road north to Pusuk Park Pass,

您還可以繼續向北走，前往普叔山隘公園，

a mountainous reserve teeming with monkeys.

山中保護區有許多猴子棲息。

A few miles on, is the town of Tanjung.

再往北幾英哩，就可以來到丹絨鎮。

Wander the local market,

您可以逛逛當地市集，

a real window into the lives of Lombok's mostly rural people.

實際體驗龍目島主要農村人口的真實生活。

The Tanjung area is the gateway to one of Lombok's biggest attractions,

從丹絨可前往龍目島最主要的觀光景點之一

The Gili Islands.

吉利群島。

These three, tiny islands lie just off Lombok's North West coast,

這三座小島就位在龍目島的西北外海，

and are also accessible by fast boat from Bali.

亦可從峇里島搭乘快艇前往。

Once you jump ashore, prepare to step back even further in time.

一踏上岸，您將獲得返璞歸真的感受。

Life here is refreshingly simple,

這裡的生活是如此清新簡單，

and the only way to get around is on foot, bicycle, or pony cart.

僅有的交通方式是步行、腳踏車和小馬車。

For the most back-to-basics experience head to Gili Air and Gili Meno.

如果您想要更貼近原始，可前往吉利艾爾和吉利美諾小島。

These are the smallest of the islands

這是最小的兩座島嶼，彷彿遺世獨立，

and offer miles of sand, simplicity, and seclusion.

唯有綿延數哩的純淨沙灘與質樸風情。

Gili Trawangan is the largest of the three

德拉旺安島則是三座島嶼中最大的一座，

and is just a thirty minute boat ride from Lombok.

距離龍目島僅 30 分鐘船程。

This island offers the widest range

這座小島上有許多

of accommodation, restaurants and activities.

住宿、餐館和活動供您選擇。

Pull on a dive mask, do some shopping or just get to know the locals.

您可以潛水、逛街購物，融入當地人的生活。

Whichever Gili Island you choose,

無論您選擇到哪座吉利小島渡假，

a few days here is guaranteed to reboot your body clock to island time,

只要待上幾天，就能重新啟動您的生理時鐘，

and put you back in touch with the rhythms of nature.

讓您重回自然的和諧韻律。

Welcome to Lombok, Bali's little sister.

歡迎來到峇里島的姐妹島：龍目島。

A place to remind us that sometimes it's not always best to be first,

一個提醒我們放慢步調、

or to grow up too fast, too soon.

不盲目追求快速發展的人間淨土。