Visit to Indonesia
Indonesia is an archipelagic nation with thousands of beautiful islands and has a strategic location in the world that lies between the 2 continents (continental Asia and Australia continents) and 2 ocean (Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean). Indonesian archipelago consists of 5 major islands of Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Papua Island and several small islands such as Riau Islands, Bali, Lombok, Sumbawa, Maluku Islands, the island of Timor, Flores and thousands group of islands - island that still looks natural with amazing natural wealth and cultural diversity that has customs and languages of different regions from each other.
So are you supposed to make Indonesia a list of countries you will visit to tour with people you love?.. Hope you have a pleasant holiday.
So are you supposed to make Indonesia a list of countries you will visit to tour with people you love?.. Hope you have a pleasant holiday.
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#1 VISIT to JAKARTA
Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta) is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. Located on the northwest coast of Java.
Travel Destination in Jakarta :
- The Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral.
- Taman Mini Indonesia Indah.
- Ragunan Zoo.
- Jakarta Old Town.
- Ancol Dreamland complex on Jakarta Bay, include Dunia Fantasi theme park, Sea World, Atlantis Water Adventure.
- Gelanggang Samudra.
- City parks : Taman Suropati, Taman Lapangan Banteng (Banteng Field Park), The Monumen Pembebasan Irian Barat (Monument of the Liberation of Irian Barat), Taman Monas (Monas Park) or Taman Medan Merdeka (Medan Merdeka Park) is the park where the symbol of Jakarta, Monas or Monumen Nasional (National Monument) is located.
- Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) : Marine tourism, such as diving, water bicycle, and wind surfing.
Travel Destination in Jakarta :
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- The Istiqlal Mosque and Jakarta Cathedral.
- Taman Mini Indonesia Indah.
- Ragunan Zoo.
- Jakarta Old Town.
- Ancol Dreamland complex on Jakarta Bay, include Dunia Fantasi theme park, Sea World, Atlantis Water Adventure.
- Gelanggang Samudra.
- City parks : Taman Suropati, Taman Lapangan Banteng (Banteng Field Park), The Monumen Pembebasan Irian Barat (Monument of the Liberation of Irian Barat), Taman Monas (Monas Park) or Taman Medan Merdeka (Medan Merdeka Park) is the park where the symbol of Jakarta, Monas or Monumen Nasional (National Monument) is located.
- Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) : Marine tourism, such as diving, water bicycle, and wind surfing.
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#2 VISIT to SUMATERA
Travel Destination in Sumatera :
# Aceh
- Tsunami Monument & Garden. Located beside the electric generator ship.
- Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman/Grand Mosque. A truly beautiful artifact and the largest mosque in Aceh province.
- Cut Nya Dien House. Cut Nya Dien is an Indonesian's woman revolutionist from Aceh province.
- The Museum Aceh.
- Sabang (Pulau Weh) - The westernmost point of Indonesia and Aceh's favorite beach getaway.
- Lhoknga - surfing within easy striking distance of Banda Aceh.
- Historical sites : The Baiturrachman Great Mosque, Aceh State Museum, The Graves of Sultan Iskandar Muda and of Teuku Syah Kuala, Cakra Donya Bell, remains of the Samudra Pasai Kingdom and Teuku Cik Ditiro Heros Cemetery, Tjut Nyak Dien Museum.
- Ujang Batee and Lampuk Beaches.
- Rubiah Sea Garden, Simpang Balok Hot Water Pool, Linga Isaag Hunting Area.
- Leuser National Park,
# North Sumatera
* Medan
- Maimoon Palace
- Vihara Borobudur (Buddhist Temple)
- Vihara Gunung Timur (Chinese Temple)
- Mesjid Raya Mosque
- Merdeka Walk
- Tondi Gallery (Contemporary Arts Exhibitions by local artists)
- Annai Velangkani (Catholic Shrine with Hindu-style architecture)
- Shri Mariaman (Hindu Temple)
* Pematangsiantar
- Taman Hewan Pematangsiantar - zoo / animal garden of Pematangsiantar.
* Berastagi - the fruits town
* Lake Toba - the largest lake in South East Asia, placed within exception volcanic scenery and surrounded by inspiring mountains
* Bukit Lawang - gateway to the orangutans, and the Gunung Leuser National Park
* Gunung Sinabung (Sinabung Volcano)
* Gunung Sibayak (Sibayak Volcano).
# West Sumatera
* Padang - Indonesia's capital of spicy food
- Museum Adityawarman.
- Taman Budaya (Cultural Park)
- Pantai Air Manis (Sweet Water Beach). It is most famed for Batu Malin Kundang (Stone of Malin Kundang), a stone shaped like a prostrating man.
- Pantai Padang (Padang Beach).
- Sitti Nurbaya Bridge, a beautiful bridge especially at night. Sitti Nurbaya is the eponymous character in a classical literary novel.
- You go down the south of Teluk Bayur, up and through steep hills.
- Ramayana. World class shopping area with a variety of goods.
* Bukittinggi - A mild weather city, to run away from the heat.
- Sianok Canyon (Ngarai Sianok) and the Japanese Caves (Lubang Japang), a network of underground bunkers and tunnels built by the Japanese during World War II.
- Fort de Kock. A fort built by the Dutch and Bundo Kanduang Park. The park includes a replica Rumah Gadang (traditional house), used as a museum of Minangkabau culture.
- House of Bung Hatta (the first Vice President of Indonesia).
- Clock Tower (Jam Gadang)
- The King's palace in Pagaruyung
- Balimbing village with old century traditional house that is more than 350 years old
- Lake Maninjau, you can see a panoramic of Lake Maninjau at Puncak Lawang.
- The Harau Valley, a pretty gorge about an hour east of Bukittinggi comprising a valley floor of rice paddy hemmed in by shear limestone.
* Padang Panjang - A pleasant market down near Bukittinggi.
* Pariaman - The Sunset Beach City.
* Sawahlunto - Little Hollad of Sumatra
* Pasaman - The Wild Life Paradise at West Sumatra.
* Solok and South Solok - Land of Thousand Lakes.
- Kerinci-Seblat Kerinci - Sumatra's largest national park - Site of Mt. Kerinci, Sumatra's highest peak
- Taman Hutan Raya Bung Hatta - botanical garden covering 70,000 ha, with a rare collection of flora and fauna, situated on the way to Solok.
* Batusangkar - The Heart of Minangkabau Culture and Spirit.
* Payakumbuh- Land of Rocky Mountains.
* Mentawai Islands - surf's up
* Sikuai Island.
* Cubadak Island.
# South Sumatera.
* Palembang.
- The Musi Bridge - the largest bridge in Indonesia
- Masjid Agung Grand Mosque. Very large and beautiful mosque. In some sections of the mosque you can see old Sriwijayan style architecture.
# Riau.
* Dumai.
- Chinese Temple.
- Almanan Mosque - Grand Mosque Almanan.
# Bangka - Belitung.
- Tanjung Kelayang and Tanjung Tinggi for world class beaches without the hustle and bustle now found at beaches of this caliber anywhere else.
- Mount Tagam - A pretty waterfall and swimming hole.
- Tanjung Pandan - quite interesting due to the many Dutch Colonial buildings and shop houses.
# Lampung.
- Way Kambas National Park .
- Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park.
- Karang Nyimbor, Tanjung Setia - surfing.
- The island of Anak Krakatoa - a national park.
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# Aceh
- Tsunami Monument & Garden. Located beside the electric generator ship.
- Mesjid Raya Baiturrahman/Grand Mosque. A truly beautiful artifact and the largest mosque in Aceh province.
- Cut Nya Dien House. Cut Nya Dien is an Indonesian's woman revolutionist from Aceh province.
- The Museum Aceh.
- Sabang (Pulau Weh) - The westernmost point of Indonesia and Aceh's favorite beach getaway.
- Lhoknga - surfing within easy striking distance of Banda Aceh.
- Historical sites : The Baiturrachman Great Mosque, Aceh State Museum, The Graves of Sultan Iskandar Muda and of Teuku Syah Kuala, Cakra Donya Bell, remains of the Samudra Pasai Kingdom and Teuku Cik Ditiro Heros Cemetery, Tjut Nyak Dien Museum.
- Ujang Batee and Lampuk Beaches.
- Rubiah Sea Garden, Simpang Balok Hot Water Pool, Linga Isaag Hunting Area.
- Leuser National Park,
# North Sumatera
* Medan
- Maimoon Palace
- Vihara Borobudur (Buddhist Temple)
- Vihara Gunung Timur (Chinese Temple)
- Mesjid Raya Mosque
- Merdeka Walk
- Tondi Gallery (Contemporary Arts Exhibitions by local artists)
- Annai Velangkani (Catholic Shrine with Hindu-style architecture)
- Shri Mariaman (Hindu Temple)
* Pematangsiantar
- Taman Hewan Pematangsiantar - zoo / animal garden of Pematangsiantar.
* Berastagi - the fruits town
* Lake Toba - the largest lake in South East Asia, placed within exception volcanic scenery and surrounded by inspiring mountains
* Bukit Lawang - gateway to the orangutans, and the Gunung Leuser National Park
* Gunung Sinabung (Sinabung Volcano)
* Gunung Sibayak (Sibayak Volcano).
# West Sumatera
* Padang - Indonesia's capital of spicy food
- Museum Adityawarman.
- Taman Budaya (Cultural Park)
- Pantai Air Manis (Sweet Water Beach). It is most famed for Batu Malin Kundang (Stone of Malin Kundang), a stone shaped like a prostrating man.
- Pantai Padang (Padang Beach).
- Sitti Nurbaya Bridge, a beautiful bridge especially at night. Sitti Nurbaya is the eponymous character in a classical literary novel.
- You go down the south of Teluk Bayur, up and through steep hills.
- Ramayana. World class shopping area with a variety of goods.
* Bukittinggi - A mild weather city, to run away from the heat.
- Sianok Canyon (Ngarai Sianok) and the Japanese Caves (Lubang Japang), a network of underground bunkers and tunnels built by the Japanese during World War II.
- Fort de Kock. A fort built by the Dutch and Bundo Kanduang Park. The park includes a replica Rumah Gadang (traditional house), used as a museum of Minangkabau culture.
- House of Bung Hatta (the first Vice President of Indonesia).
- Clock Tower (Jam Gadang)
- The King's palace in Pagaruyung
- Balimbing village with old century traditional house that is more than 350 years old
- Lake Maninjau, you can see a panoramic of Lake Maninjau at Puncak Lawang.
- The Harau Valley, a pretty gorge about an hour east of Bukittinggi comprising a valley floor of rice paddy hemmed in by shear limestone.
* Padang Panjang - A pleasant market down near Bukittinggi.
* Pariaman - The Sunset Beach City.
* Sawahlunto - Little Hollad of Sumatra
* Pasaman - The Wild Life Paradise at West Sumatra.
* Solok and South Solok - Land of Thousand Lakes.
- Kerinci-Seblat Kerinci - Sumatra's largest national park - Site of Mt. Kerinci, Sumatra's highest peak
- Taman Hutan Raya Bung Hatta - botanical garden covering 70,000 ha, with a rare collection of flora and fauna, situated on the way to Solok.
* Batusangkar - The Heart of Minangkabau Culture and Spirit.
* Payakumbuh- Land of Rocky Mountains.
* Mentawai Islands - surf's up
* Sikuai Island.
* Cubadak Island.
# South Sumatera.
* Palembang.
- The Musi Bridge - the largest bridge in Indonesia
- Masjid Agung Grand Mosque. Very large and beautiful mosque. In some sections of the mosque you can see old Sriwijayan style architecture.
# Riau.
* Dumai.
- Chinese Temple.
- Almanan Mosque - Grand Mosque Almanan.
# Bangka - Belitung.
- Tanjung Kelayang and Tanjung Tinggi for world class beaches without the hustle and bustle now found at beaches of this caliber anywhere else.
- Mount Tagam - A pretty waterfall and swimming hole.
- Tanjung Pandan - quite interesting due to the many Dutch Colonial buildings and shop houses.
# Lampung.
- Way Kambas National Park .
- Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park.
- Karang Nyimbor, Tanjung Setia - surfing.
- The island of Anak Krakatoa - a national park.
Interesting Places in Sumatera
Sumatera Videos
Sumatera Souvenir
#3 VISIT to RIAU ISLANDS
Riau Islands has been known as the second tourism gate Indonesia after Bali Island. Every year there are milions foreign tourist visit this area. Every district and city has its own tourism destination such as beaches. However, Riau Islands also has other tourism object like culture preserve, historical funerals, traditional dances and events of typically area.
Travel Destination in Riau Islands :
- Bintan Resorts - a chunk of Singapore in Indonesia
- Trikora and the rest of Bintan's East coast
* Batam.
- Mesjid Raya (Grand Mosque), Beautiful mosque located at Batam Centre
- Melur Beach, Nicer beach on Galang, but getting polluted
- Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya, Buddhist Temple located in Sungai Panas, on the way from Batam Centre to Nagoya
- Holiday resorts on Nongsa Beach.
- Barelang Bridge, Beautifull panorama on the bridge.
* Karimun.
- Baitul Karim Mosque, Tanjung Balai.
- Klenteng TUA PEK KONG, Jalan Antena Meral
- Vihara Cetiya Vidya Sagara , Jalan Jenderal A. Yani, Meral. This chinese temple was built in 1926.
- Vihara Sasana Diepa, Jalan Jenderal A. Yani, Meral.
- Palawan Beach, a beautiful beach. There is a nice small restaurant under the palm trees, overlooking the sea.
- Pongkar Beach, another nice and beautiful beach. It's very refreshing and relax place that you have to visit when you are in Karimun
- Waterfall usually call Air Terjun, climbing to the top of the waterfall. Have a nice and clear water, barbecue at there
* Kundur.
- Tanjung Batu, Most buildings here have an additional "bird house" on their roofs, housing thousands of swallows.
- Cetiya Sasana Kitri - at Jalan Usman Harun, unique red calabash in front of the temple differentiate it from others.
- Vihara Dharma Shanti Kundur - have a stroll and enjoy the breeze in the late evening. Spacious, with tables and chairs. The door is painted with guardian deities, probably one of the great spot in the town.
- Masjid Raya Nurussalam
* Singkep-Lingga.
- Resun - Small village in the middle of the island close to the Resun Waterfall.
- Pasir Panjang - The beautiful beach on the south west side of the island.
Travel Destination in Riau Islands :
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- Bintan Resorts - a chunk of Singapore in Indonesia
- Trikora and the rest of Bintan's East coast
* Batam.
- Mesjid Raya (Grand Mosque), Beautiful mosque located at Batam Centre
- Melur Beach, Nicer beach on Galang, but getting polluted
- Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya, Buddhist Temple located in Sungai Panas, on the way from Batam Centre to Nagoya
- Holiday resorts on Nongsa Beach.
- Barelang Bridge, Beautifull panorama on the bridge.
* Karimun.
- Baitul Karim Mosque, Tanjung Balai.
- Klenteng TUA PEK KONG, Jalan Antena Meral
- Vihara Cetiya Vidya Sagara , Jalan Jenderal A. Yani, Meral. This chinese temple was built in 1926.
- Vihara Sasana Diepa, Jalan Jenderal A. Yani, Meral.
- Palawan Beach, a beautiful beach. There is a nice small restaurant under the palm trees, overlooking the sea.
- Pongkar Beach, another nice and beautiful beach. It's very refreshing and relax place that you have to visit when you are in Karimun
- Waterfall usually call Air Terjun, climbing to the top of the waterfall. Have a nice and clear water, barbecue at there
* Kundur.
- Tanjung Batu, Most buildings here have an additional "bird house" on their roofs, housing thousands of swallows.
- Cetiya Sasana Kitri - at Jalan Usman Harun, unique red calabash in front of the temple differentiate it from others.
- Vihara Dharma Shanti Kundur - have a stroll and enjoy the breeze in the late evening. Spacious, with tables and chairs. The door is painted with guardian deities, probably one of the great spot in the town.
- Masjid Raya Nurussalam
* Singkep-Lingga.
- Resun - Small village in the middle of the island close to the Resun Waterfall.
- Pasir Panjang - The beautiful beach on the south west side of the island.
Riau Islands Videos
Riau Islands Souvenir
#4 VISIT to JAVA
Travel Destination In Jawa :
- Anyer - beautiful beach, gateway to Krakatoa volcano
- Puncak- Weekend getaway.
- Mount Halimun Salak National Park - arguably the best and most complete rainforest area in Java, near Bogor
- Ujung Kulon National Park - one of the last holdouts of the Javan rhinoceros and a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Rengasdengklok - a typical, unspoilt country town, surrounded by rice fields.
- Pelabuhan Ratu - a port and resort in a spectacularly beautiful bay.
- Kampung Naga
- Pangandaran - a beautiful beach located in the south-eastern most part of west java, it is the best known beach tourism in west java.
- Tangkubanparahu - famous mountain and crater located at the north of Bandung.
# Central Java
- Borobudur - the world's largest Buddhist monument
- Dieng Plateau - a volcano complex in the highland of central java
- Karimunjawa - a marine park of 27 islands off the beaten track
- Prambanan - a collection of mighty Hindu temples
- Salatiga - two mighty mountains and the Mata Air festival.
# East Java
- Baluran National Park - large forest and coastal park. Relatively easy access to and from Bali
- Blitar - birthplace of Indonesia's first president and independence hero, Sukarno
- Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park - popular hiking destination featuring the still-rumbling Mount Bromo. The star attraction in the region.
- Madura - a dry and crowded island very much off the beaten path for visitors.
- Sukamade - turtle conservation beach.
- Trenggalek - beautiful white sand beaches.
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- Anyer - beautiful beach, gateway to Krakatoa volcano
- Puncak- Weekend getaway.
- Mount Halimun Salak National Park - arguably the best and most complete rainforest area in Java, near Bogor
- Ujung Kulon National Park - one of the last holdouts of the Javan rhinoceros and a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Rengasdengklok - a typical, unspoilt country town, surrounded by rice fields.
- Pelabuhan Ratu - a port and resort in a spectacularly beautiful bay.
- Kampung Naga
- Pangandaran - a beautiful beach located in the south-eastern most part of west java, it is the best known beach tourism in west java.
- Tangkubanparahu - famous mountain and crater located at the north of Bandung.
# Central Java
- Borobudur - the world's largest Buddhist monument
- Dieng Plateau - a volcano complex in the highland of central java
- Karimunjawa - a marine park of 27 islands off the beaten track
- Prambanan - a collection of mighty Hindu temples
- Salatiga - two mighty mountains and the Mata Air festival.
# East Java
- Baluran National Park - large forest and coastal park. Relatively easy access to and from Bali
- Blitar - birthplace of Indonesia's first president and independence hero, Sukarno
- Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park - popular hiking destination featuring the still-rumbling Mount Bromo. The star attraction in the region.
- Madura - a dry and crowded island very much off the beaten path for visitors.
- Sukamade - turtle conservation beach.
- Trenggalek - beautiful white sand beaches.
Interesting Places in Java
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Java Souvenir
#5 VISIT to KALIMANTAN
Travel Destination in Kalimantan :
* Palangkaraya
- Borneo Orang Utan Survival Centre (BOS) Nyaru Menteng
- Tanjung Puting National Park, famous for it's orangutans.
# East Kalimantan.
* Samarinda
- Apo Kayan - remote highland plateau inhabited by Dayak tribes
- Mancong and Tanjung Issui Village; These two village inhabited by Dayak Banuaq living on a long-house.
- Tering Village where Dayak Tunjung and Kenyah with long ear woman are worth to visit.
- Melak Village, the location of Black Orchid garden.
* Balikpapan
- Dapur Bunda: A new beach located further off Klandasan. It offers a nice view of sunset.
- Crocodile Farm.
- Lamaru Beach
- Manggar Beach : a beautiful beach with white sands
- Kebun Sayur Traditional Market Center: A lot stones, gems, jewelry, diamonds with various type and price.
* Derawan Island, Maratua Island, Manta spot : Scuba Diving & Snorkeling (see big fish (shark) and sea turtle)
* Nunukan
- Batu Lamampu beach at Sebatik sub-district.
- Kayan Mentarang national park at Krayan sub-district.
- Enching (also known as Firdaus) beach at Nunukan sub-district, about 8km from city center.
- Binusan waterfall at Nunukan sub-district, about 7km from city center.
- Sedadap beach at Nunukan sub-district, about 5km from city center.
- Mambunut zoo at Nunukan sub-district, about 7km from city center.
# West Kalimantan.
* Pontianak
- Kebun Binatang Pontianak (Pontianak Zoo)
- Tugu Khatulistiwa (Equatorial Obelisk), built directly under the 0 degrees equator line.
* Singkawang
- Pantai pasir panjang,Sinka Island Park,Bougenville Hill,Cidayu indah Park,Teratai Lake,Hang Moi waterfall.
* Camar Wulan Beach, Gosong Beach, Kijing Beach, Tanjung Dato' Beach
# South Kalimantan.
* Banjarmasin
- Museum Waja Sampai Ka Puting - this was an old and genuine Banjarese traditional house in "Bubungan Tinggi" style (one of the 12 styles and the most bona fide one) before it was transformed into a museum.
- Masjid Sultan Suriansyah - The oldest mosque in South Kalimantan, 300+ years old.
- Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin - a giant modern mosque completed in 1981, the second largest in Indonesia.
- Floating markets - trading is from dawn until around 9am. Get there early.
- Pulau Kembang (lit. Flower Island) - visit the long-tailed macaques at the decrepit Chinese temple.
- Pulau Kaget (lit. Surprised Island) - see the proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), the mascot fauna of South Kalimantan.
* Martapura : Diamond, Jewelry
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* Palangkaraya
- Borneo Orang Utan Survival Centre (BOS) Nyaru Menteng
- Tanjung Puting National Park, famous for it's orangutans.
# East Kalimantan.
* Samarinda
- Apo Kayan - remote highland plateau inhabited by Dayak tribes
- Mancong and Tanjung Issui Village; These two village inhabited by Dayak Banuaq living on a long-house.
- Tering Village where Dayak Tunjung and Kenyah with long ear woman are worth to visit.
- Melak Village, the location of Black Orchid garden.
* Balikpapan
- Dapur Bunda: A new beach located further off Klandasan. It offers a nice view of sunset.
- Crocodile Farm.
- Lamaru Beach
- Manggar Beach : a beautiful beach with white sands
- Kebun Sayur Traditional Market Center: A lot stones, gems, jewelry, diamonds with various type and price.
* Derawan Island, Maratua Island, Manta spot : Scuba Diving & Snorkeling (see big fish (shark) and sea turtle)
* Nunukan
- Batu Lamampu beach at Sebatik sub-district.
- Kayan Mentarang national park at Krayan sub-district.
- Enching (also known as Firdaus) beach at Nunukan sub-district, about 8km from city center.
- Binusan waterfall at Nunukan sub-district, about 7km from city center.
- Sedadap beach at Nunukan sub-district, about 5km from city center.
- Mambunut zoo at Nunukan sub-district, about 7km from city center.
# West Kalimantan.
* Pontianak
- Kebun Binatang Pontianak (Pontianak Zoo)
- Tugu Khatulistiwa (Equatorial Obelisk), built directly under the 0 degrees equator line.
* Singkawang
- Pantai pasir panjang,Sinka Island Park,Bougenville Hill,Cidayu indah Park,Teratai Lake,Hang Moi waterfall.
* Camar Wulan Beach, Gosong Beach, Kijing Beach, Tanjung Dato' Beach
# South Kalimantan.
* Banjarmasin
- Museum Waja Sampai Ka Puting - this was an old and genuine Banjarese traditional house in "Bubungan Tinggi" style (one of the 12 styles and the most bona fide one) before it was transformed into a museum.
- Masjid Sultan Suriansyah - The oldest mosque in South Kalimantan, 300+ years old.
- Masjid Raya Sabilal Muhtadin - a giant modern mosque completed in 1981, the second largest in Indonesia.
- Floating markets - trading is from dawn until around 9am. Get there early.
- Pulau Kembang (lit. Flower Island) - visit the long-tailed macaques at the decrepit Chinese temple.
- Pulau Kaget (lit. Surprised Island) - see the proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), the mascot fauna of South Kalimantan.
* Martapura : Diamond, Jewelry
Kalimantan Videos
Kalimantan Souvenir
#6 VISIT to SULAWESI
Travel Destination in Sulawesi :
- Togian Islands, There is a long jetty outside of the Paradise Resort that has good snorkelling right off of it, and Diving.
- Banggai Island, beautiful island.
# South Sulawesi.
* Makassar (Ujung Pandang)
- Losari Beach, a beachfront just on the side of the road. A very nice sunset view. There's a culinary festival everynight over there
- Fort Rotterdam, old fortress from colonial age
- Pulau Khayangan, an island 20 minutes away by small boat from makasar.
* Tana Toraja - highlands famed for coffee and spectacularly gruesome burial rites
# North Sulawesi.
* Manado - the capital and gateway to the province
- Ban Hin Kiong. A 19th century Buddhist temple.
- Bukit Kasih
- Tangkoko National Park. Home of tarsiers and macaques.
* Tomohon - cool off in the central highlands
- Lake Linow (Danau Linow)
- Mount Mahawu (Gunung Mahawu)
- Bukit Doa, Lingkar Timur, Kakaskasen Dua, an quiet area made for Christian pilgrim to remember steps of Jesus to the cross. Inside the area there are Virgin Marry chapel, amphiteather Mahawu and man made grotto.
- Buddhayana Monastery, Sunge, Kakaskasen tiga, a Buddhist religious and meditation complex. Chinese culture preserved in architecture of statues, Kwan Im goddess palace and pagoda.
* Bitung - the main deep-water port and access to the Lembeh Strait.
- Tangkoko National Park, the forrest to see the smallest primate in the world called as 'Tarsius'.
- Lembeh Strait, It's a diving heaven for divers.
* Bunaken - world-famous diving site - Divivg, Snorkling, Beach-combing, Hiking, Fishing, Dolphin & Whale watching
# South East Sulawesi.
* Wakatobi - world-class diving and a famous dive resort
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- Togian Islands, There is a long jetty outside of the Paradise Resort that has good snorkelling right off of it, and Diving.
- Banggai Island, beautiful island.
# South Sulawesi.
* Makassar (Ujung Pandang)
- Losari Beach, a beachfront just on the side of the road. A very nice sunset view. There's a culinary festival everynight over there
- Fort Rotterdam, old fortress from colonial age
- Pulau Khayangan, an island 20 minutes away by small boat from makasar.
* Tana Toraja - highlands famed for coffee and spectacularly gruesome burial rites
# North Sulawesi.
* Manado - the capital and gateway to the province
- Ban Hin Kiong. A 19th century Buddhist temple.
- Bukit Kasih
- Tangkoko National Park. Home of tarsiers and macaques.
* Tomohon - cool off in the central highlands
- Lake Linow (Danau Linow)
- Mount Mahawu (Gunung Mahawu)
- Bukit Doa, Lingkar Timur, Kakaskasen Dua, an quiet area made for Christian pilgrim to remember steps of Jesus to the cross. Inside the area there are Virgin Marry chapel, amphiteather Mahawu and man made grotto.
- Buddhayana Monastery, Sunge, Kakaskasen tiga, a Buddhist religious and meditation complex. Chinese culture preserved in architecture of statues, Kwan Im goddess palace and pagoda.
* Bitung - the main deep-water port and access to the Lembeh Strait.
- Tangkoko National Park, the forrest to see the smallest primate in the world called as 'Tarsius'.
- Lembeh Strait, It's a diving heaven for divers.
* Bunaken - world-famous diving site - Divivg, Snorkling, Beach-combing, Hiking, Fishing, Dolphin & Whale watching
# South East Sulawesi.
* Wakatobi - world-class diving and a famous dive resort
Interesting Places in Sulawesi
Sulawesi Videos
Sulawesi Souvenir
#7 VISIT to BALI
Travel Destination in Bali :
* Candidasa - a quiet coastal town, the Bali Aga and gateway to the east coast
* Kuta - surfer central, by far the most heavily developed area in Bali. Lots of shopping and night-life and the centre of lower-end party culture on Bali
* Jimbaran - sea-side resorts, a nice sheltered beach and seafood restaurants south of Kuta
* Legian - located between Kuta and Seminyak; also the name of Kuta´s main street
* Lovina - beautiful black volcanic sand beaches and coral reefs
* Sanur - sea-side resorts and beaches popular with older families
* Seminyak - quieter, more upscale beachside resorts and villas just to the north of Legian, with some fashionable upscale restaurants and trendy designer bars and dance clubs
* Ubud - the centre of art and dance in the foothills, with several museums, the monkey forest and lots of arts and crafts shops.
* Amed - an area of peaceful, traditional fishing villages featuring black sand beaches, coral reefs and excellent diving
* Bedugul - nice lakes in the mountains, a golf course, the botanical gardens and the famous Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
* Bukit Peninsula - the southernmost tip of Bali, with world class surfing, great beaches, and the can't-miss cliff-hanging Uluwatu Temple
* Kintamani - active volcano Mount Batur, great mountain scenery and fruit growing
* Mount Agung - highest mountain in Bali and the mother temple of Besakih
* Nusa Dua - an enclave of high-end resorts and a long, golden sand beach
* Nusa Lembongan - good diving, snorkeling and surfing and a great place to relax
* Nusa Penida - wild, rugged and untamed and as off-the-beaten-path as you will get in Bali
* West Bali National Park - trekking, birdwatching and diving in Bali's only substantial natural protected area
* Pura Besakih - the Mother Temple of Bali
* Sangeh - Monkey Palace.
* Tirta Gangga water palace, a lovely maze of pools and fountains.
Periplus Guide to Bali:
The Island of the Gods
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* Candidasa - a quiet coastal town, the Bali Aga and gateway to the east coast
* Kuta - surfer central, by far the most heavily developed area in Bali. Lots of shopping and night-life and the centre of lower-end party culture on Bali
* Jimbaran - sea-side resorts, a nice sheltered beach and seafood restaurants south of Kuta
* Legian - located between Kuta and Seminyak; also the name of Kuta´s main street
* Lovina - beautiful black volcanic sand beaches and coral reefs
* Sanur - sea-side resorts and beaches popular with older families
* Seminyak - quieter, more upscale beachside resorts and villas just to the north of Legian, with some fashionable upscale restaurants and trendy designer bars and dance clubs
* Ubud - the centre of art and dance in the foothills, with several museums, the monkey forest and lots of arts and crafts shops.
* Amed - an area of peaceful, traditional fishing villages featuring black sand beaches, coral reefs and excellent diving
* Bedugul - nice lakes in the mountains, a golf course, the botanical gardens and the famous Ulun Danu Bratan Temple
* Bukit Peninsula - the southernmost tip of Bali, with world class surfing, great beaches, and the can't-miss cliff-hanging Uluwatu Temple
* Kintamani - active volcano Mount Batur, great mountain scenery and fruit growing
* Mount Agung - highest mountain in Bali and the mother temple of Besakih
* Nusa Dua - an enclave of high-end resorts and a long, golden sand beach
* Nusa Lembongan - good diving, snorkeling and surfing and a great place to relax
* Nusa Penida - wild, rugged and untamed and as off-the-beaten-path as you will get in Bali
* West Bali National Park - trekking, birdwatching and diving in Bali's only substantial natural protected area
* Pura Besakih - the Mother Temple of Bali
* Sangeh - Monkey Palace.
* Tirta Gangga water palace, a lovely maze of pools and fountains.
Interesting Places in Bali
Bali Videos
Bali Souvenir
#8 VISIT to LOMBOK
Travel Destination in Lombok :
* Narmada Park (Taman Narmada), this park was the relaxation place for the king during the time of feudalism. This park has a Hindu temple and swimming pool. It also has a fountain which is called "Youth Fountain",
* Kuta - a surfing mecca like its Bali namesake, but that's where the similarity ends
* Senggigi - the main tourist strip, including the neighboring beach of Mangsit.
* Pura Batu Bolong, Small Hindu temple located in a scenic spot at a cape overlooking Senggigi beach, named after a rock (batu) with a hole (bolong).
* Tanjung - small town in the northwest and home to the best resort property on the island
* Gili Islands - three islands (Gili Air, Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno) of the west coast, popular with backpackers
* Mount Rinjani - large, active volcano looming over the island and the 3rd highest peak in Indonesia; the Mount Rinjani National Park is a hugely dominant feature of the island.
* Segara Anak, the crater lake
* Aik Kalak hot springs, at the crater rim.
* The Mulang Pakelem. This annual Hindu ceremony at the crater lake dates from the 18th century invasion of Lombok by Balinese from the kingdom of Karangasem and attracts hundreds of participants.
* Senaru - gateway village area to Mount Rinjani, with some great waterfalls and other spectacular natural scenery.
* Air Terjun Sindang Gila. The best known and most spectacular of the waterfall. The water cascades everywhere here breaking some 50 metres above the main arrival point.
* Air Terjun Tiu Kelep. Less spectacular waterfall but still very much worth it. Continue on uphill from Sindang Gila. Tiu Kelep has a nice bathing pool below the falls with very cool invigorating water.
* Tanjung Aan - almost impossibly beautful isolated bay in the southeast which is earmarked for high end resort development
* Tetebatu - village on the southern edge of the Mount Rinjani National Park with wonderful scenery.
* Air Terjun Jukut. These falls are not as spectacular as those in the north of the national park around Senaru, but still very much worth the effort to see.
* Taman Wisata Tetebatu (Tetebatu Monkey Forest). This park is a gentle 4km walk north of the town. Expect lots of macaques and some pleasant enough scenery and waterfalls.
* Kotaraja is famous for the local form of stick fighting - peresehan. Regular events are held in which young Sasak men ceremonially fight each other with a rattan stick and a buffalo skin shield. Enquire locally in Tetebatu to see if any fights are scheduled.
East of Bali :
From Lombok to Timor
(Periplus Adventure Guides)
* Narmada Park (Taman Narmada), this park was the relaxation place for the king during the time of feudalism. This park has a Hindu temple and swimming pool. It also has a fountain which is called "Youth Fountain",
* Kuta - a surfing mecca like its Bali namesake, but that's where the similarity ends
* Senggigi - the main tourist strip, including the neighboring beach of Mangsit.
* Pura Batu Bolong, Small Hindu temple located in a scenic spot at a cape overlooking Senggigi beach, named after a rock (batu) with a hole (bolong).
* Tanjung - small town in the northwest and home to the best resort property on the island
* Gili Islands - three islands (Gili Air, Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno) of the west coast, popular with backpackers
* Mount Rinjani - large, active volcano looming over the island and the 3rd highest peak in Indonesia; the Mount Rinjani National Park is a hugely dominant feature of the island.
* Segara Anak, the crater lake
* Aik Kalak hot springs, at the crater rim.
* The Mulang Pakelem. This annual Hindu ceremony at the crater lake dates from the 18th century invasion of Lombok by Balinese from the kingdom of Karangasem and attracts hundreds of participants.
* Senaru - gateway village area to Mount Rinjani, with some great waterfalls and other spectacular natural scenery.
* Air Terjun Sindang Gila. The best known and most spectacular of the waterfall. The water cascades everywhere here breaking some 50 metres above the main arrival point.
* Air Terjun Tiu Kelep. Less spectacular waterfall but still very much worth it. Continue on uphill from Sindang Gila. Tiu Kelep has a nice bathing pool below the falls with very cool invigorating water.
* Tanjung Aan - almost impossibly beautful isolated bay in the southeast which is earmarked for high end resort development
* Tetebatu - village on the southern edge of the Mount Rinjani National Park with wonderful scenery.
* Air Terjun Jukut. These falls are not as spectacular as those in the north of the national park around Senaru, but still very much worth the effort to see.
* Taman Wisata Tetebatu (Tetebatu Monkey Forest). This park is a gentle 4km walk north of the town. Expect lots of macaques and some pleasant enough scenery and waterfalls.
* Kotaraja is famous for the local form of stick fighting - peresehan. Regular events are held in which young Sasak men ceremonially fight each other with a rattan stick and a buffalo skin shield. Enquire locally in Tetebatu to see if any fights are scheduled.
Interesting Places in Lombok
Lombok Videos
Lombok Souvenir
#9 VISIT to SUMBAWA
Travel Destination in Sumbawa :
* Benete
* Maluk- Supersucks surfing spot is located here.
* Mount Tambora - a mighty volcano which is remote, rarely visited and even more rarely climbed.
* Moyo - national marine park with superb diving and home to a remarkable Aman resort.
* Hu'u / Lakey Beach - the Surfing Spot in Dompu.
Lombok & Sumbawa Travel Map Third Edition
(Periplus Travel Maps)
* Benete
* Maluk- Supersucks surfing spot is located here.
* Mount Tambora - a mighty volcano which is remote, rarely visited and even more rarely climbed.
* Moyo - national marine park with superb diving and home to a remarkable Aman resort.
* Hu'u / Lakey Beach - the Surfing Spot in Dompu.
Sumbawa Videos
Sumbawa Souvenir
#10 VISIT to FLORES
Travel Destination in Flores :* Kelimutu - the famous three-colored lakes, located in moni village,Ende.
* Komodo National Park encompasses a lot of water and islands west of Labuanbajo.
* Rinca Island is a more convenient place to see Komodo Dragons than Komodo island. Some dive operators might be convinced to combine a stop at the island with a days diving. There are big dragons that are often right in front of the pier when people arrive.
* Kalong Island (Pulau Kalung) - see tens-of-thousands of bats emerge into the sky from a mangrove island at dusk (see Labuhanbajo)
* Seraya Island (Pulau Seraya) - idyllic resort island with great snorkeling and diving.
* Labuanbajo - launching point for Komodo Island and diving and snorkeling
* Ende -the home in exile of the first Indonesian president Soekarno during the early period of nationalist movements in 1933.
* Maumere - diving/snorkeling center and easiest place to fly in and out of Flores
* Riung - diving/snorkeling center
* Moni - launching point for trek up Mount Kelimutu
* Bajawa - is one of the best areas in Nusa Tenggara to see indigenous architecture in local ethnic minority villages
* Ruteng - ethnic minority center interesting local villages.
* Larantuka - The annual Easter Procession.
Flores Videos
Flores Souvenir
#11 VISIT to TIMOR
Travel destination in Timor :
- Botanical Park So'e - Beautiful Giant 'Bonsai'.
East of Bali :
From Lombok to Timor
(Periplus Adventure Guides)
- Botanical Park So'e - Beautiful Giant 'Bonsai'.
Timor Videos
Timor Souvenir
#12 VISIT to MALUKU ISLANDS
Maluku Islands, also known as the Moluccas were known as the Spice Islands and were the only place on earth where nutmeg, mace, cloves and several other valuable spices were grown.
Travel Destination in Maluku Islands :
- Benteng Belgica. Old fort ruin.
- Pulau Hatta, Pulau Pisang, Batu Kapal, Pulau Ai - Snorkeling
- Bandaneira - Diving.
Travel Destination in Maluku Islands :
Maluku:
Indonesian Spice Islands
(Periplus Adventure Guides)
- Benteng Belgica. Old fort ruin.
- Pulau Hatta, Pulau Pisang, Batu Kapal, Pulau Ai - Snorkeling
- Bandaneira - Diving.
Maluku Islands Videos
Maluku Islands Souvenir
#13 VISIT to PAPUA
Travel Destination in Papua :
- The General McArthur memorial is set on a hill overlooking Jayapura harbor and city. Whilst the memorial itself is basic the steepness of the terrain makes the site a spectacular vantage point. A number of old Dutch colonial houses can also be seen on the road up to the memorial.
- Hamadi Beach is a local harbor beach near the city. On the beach are four large artillery embankments from the second world war. Further down the beach are the local fish markets.
- The area around the governors residence consists of old Dutch colonial villas, some of which still have what look to be traditional style gardens.
- Santani Lake is outside Jayapura city itself (30 mins). It is a large freshwater lake surrounded by steep mountains. A small number of restaurants and guesthouses are located on the edge of the lake.
* Biak
- Parai beach, Yendidori beach, Adoki beach, Wardo beach etc.
- a World War II monument , a museum with cave. The cave was a hiding place for japanese soldier. In the way to Bosnik you can find a bird park. the collection include Cendrawasih (paradise bird of Papua), Kasuari and Mambruk (the original bird from Biak).
* Asmat
- The Korowai and Kombai peoples, renowned for their very tall treehouses.
- Lorentz National Park - the largest national park in Asia.
* Wamena
- Baliem Valley - the home of the famous penis-gourded Dani warriors.
Indonesian New Guinea:
West Papua/Irian Jaya
(Periplus Adventure Guides)
- The General McArthur memorial is set on a hill overlooking Jayapura harbor and city. Whilst the memorial itself is basic the steepness of the terrain makes the site a spectacular vantage point. A number of old Dutch colonial houses can also be seen on the road up to the memorial.
- Hamadi Beach is a local harbor beach near the city. On the beach are four large artillery embankments from the second world war. Further down the beach are the local fish markets.
- The area around the governors residence consists of old Dutch colonial villas, some of which still have what look to be traditional style gardens.
- Santani Lake is outside Jayapura city itself (30 mins). It is a large freshwater lake surrounded by steep mountains. A small number of restaurants and guesthouses are located on the edge of the lake.
* Biak
- Parai beach, Yendidori beach, Adoki beach, Wardo beach etc.
- a World War II monument , a museum with cave. The cave was a hiding place for japanese soldier. In the way to Bosnik you can find a bird park. the collection include Cendrawasih (paradise bird of Papua), Kasuari and Mambruk (the original bird from Biak).
* Asmat
- The Korowai and Kombai peoples, renowned for their very tall treehouses.
- Lorentz National Park - the largest national park in Asia.
* Wamena
- Baliem Valley - the home of the famous penis-gourded Dani warriors.
Interesting Places in Papua
Papua Videos
Papua Souvenir
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