Why is Bukit Lawang Famous? Bukit Lawang is the gateway to the Gunung Leuser National Park. This is not just a patch of woods; it is a massive, ancient tropical rainforest that is actually older than the Amazon. It is an officially recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site (part of the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra) and is a vital sanctuary for biodiversity. Within this protected heritage area, there are more than 10,000 plant species, over 200 mammal species, and nearl