One day we went to the most southern point of the Asia's mainland.  We actually wanted to see the national park which is said to be very unique.  Unlike other parks.  Unfortunately, it was closed that day due to high tide.

However, we managed to get a peek at the park from the entrance.  It is a mangrove park.  Very beautiful.

We discovered that the locals were having what they call a high tide festival.  Kids were seen enjoying themselves plunging into the monsoon drain, running around and exploring the area.

On our way out of the area, we noticed a magnificent house.  

Out of curiosity, we stopped by.  There was a man in front of the house.  So we wished him peace and asked if we could have the permission to admire his beautiful home at a closer range.  The owner, Abd Hadi, a school teacher greeted us in a very friendly manner.  Little did we know that he is used to having visitors popping in to have a look at the house.

According to Abd Hadi, 17 craftsmen spent about a year to complete the house which is a nearly 100% replica of the former house belonging to his mother, a Buginese descendant.  The house is made of billian wood if I am not mistaken.  The locals call it kayu belian.  A very heavy and hard wood originated from Borneo.

The interior of the house is decorated with furniture dated as old as 300 years.  These are all part of the Bugis culture that the family preserves through out the centuries.

A very old hut or wakaf elegantly stood in front of the house.  Due to my excited state describing about the house, I nearly forgot to mention that the house is called Sri Saweilangeng.  A tribute to the owner's grandfather, Daeng Hadadek.