Asmat region of mangrove forest area covers a very wide range sungai.Wilayah traversed Asmat region remains underdeveloped and is one of the few places in the world that have not been touched by modernization of human life. Asmat man known for his ability to carve. Asmat wood carving crafts are well known and are hunted by art lovers from around the world.
Asmat society is semi-nomadic, their lives depend on the condition of the river that became the means of transportation and food sources for them. Some travel agents in Jayapura and the surrounding valley Baliem provides travel packages to the region is even visit the Asmat and Korowai Kombai People who live in inland Asmat and still living in homes above the tall tree.
Natural conditions are difficult to achieve requiring travelers to provide more time and also money to be able to appreciate what is offered Asmat region.
Visitors who have limited budgets and have no particular interest in local culture may be very disappointed with the very least they can enjoy activities in the region. Agats Asmat region in particular and in general have a much more modest facilities than Baliem even though Wamena.
In there Agats Center Asmat Asmat & Education Centre which has a number of buildings with unique architectural form. In addition, there is the Museum of Culture and Progress which has a collection of props that was quite interesting but without any explanation.