Overview
Metro is a mid-sized administrative city in Lampung province, primarily serving as a regional center for commerce and government. It lacks major tourist attractions but functions as a practical stopover on the Trans Sumatra Toll Road between Bandar Lampung and destinations further north.
Budget Travel · Day Trips
Before you go
Connectivity
4G LTE available from Smartfren, Telkomsel, and Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison with good coverage. XL Axiata has limited service mainly around Metro City Square.
Food
Local specialties include keripik pisang (banana chips), kemplang crackers, seruit (grilled fish with chili paste), and pindang (boiled salted fish).
Language
Indonesian is the primary language spoken. Local languages including Lampungese, Javanese, Minangkabau, and Sundanese are also used in the community.
Transport
Metro has no airport or train station. Access is via Trans Sumatra Toll Road through East Tegineneng toll gate. Long-distance buses connect to cities across Sumatra and Java.