Living on more than 17,000 islands, the Indonesian nation today counts some 200 million humanity comprising more than 200 ethnic groups. proximate Independence in 1945 inter-marriages among people of disparate ethnic groups have welded the dudes into a additional cohesive Indonesian nation.
The majority of the population embraces Islam, while hold Bali the Hindu religion is predominant. considering in areas like the Minahasa in North Sulawesi, the Toraja highlands in South Sulawesi, spell the East Nusatenggara islands further prominence large parts of Papua, mastery the Batak highlands being well as on Nias island credit North Sumatra, the majority are either Catholics or Protestants. On the whole the Indonesian people are religious in nature.
Sumbawa: Indonesian Island of Earthly Delights
No one else string Sumbawa wears a titter like Zul. It’s a knowing, enlightened grin, full of core also born of experience.
For the past 13 years, Zul has fagged out most mornings cruising the strait between Sumbawa Besar and the Amanwana resort on Pulau Moyo, dodging pods of dolphins and cutting a solitary wake on the way to a reef dive.
Every resort ropes Indonesia knows what veritable is they do, but rarely few experience why they do it. Amanwana, the diagnostic resort on Pulau Moyo, is one of those rare exceptions. The mace here thinks from the inside out, not the exterior in. They have a end and a cause.
For the past 13 years, Zul has fagged out most mornings cruising the strait between Sumbawa Besar and the Amanwana resort on Pulau Moyo, dodging pods of dolphins and cutting a solitary wake on the way to a reef dive.
Every resort ropes Indonesia knows what veritable is they do, but rarely few experience why they do it. Amanwana, the diagnostic resort on Pulau Moyo, is one of those rare exceptions. The mace here thinks from the inside out, not the exterior in. They have a end and a cause.
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Puspa Agro The Modern Market in East Java
Puspa Agro is a modern wholesale market in East Java Proponsi. Located at Jalan Sawunggalih No. 177-183, Taman, Sidoarjo, East Java. Puspa Agro inaugurated on July 17, 2010 by the Coordinating Minister Hatta Rajasa. Modern Market Area is 50 Ha Puspa Agro include parking areas, buildings auctions, warehouses, cold storage, laboratory, and agro-tourism facilities. Puspa Agro in the design concept as a means of commerce, recreation and education.
Modern Market Puspa Agro is the only modern market in East Java. This market not only as a meeting place for sellers and buyers only, this market concept in such a way by various means and facilities for the purpose as a means of recreation and education as well. This is evidenced by the existence of Agrotourism in these markets, farmers’ training facility and laboratory testing.
Modern Market Puspa Agro is the only modern market in East Java. This market not only as a meeting place for sellers and buyers only, this market concept in such a way by various means and facilities for the purpose as a means of recreation and education as well. This is evidenced by the existence of Agrotourism in these markets, farmers’ training facility and laboratory testing.
Natural Tours in Jatijajar Cave
Jatijajar Cave is an immolation shaped stock cave that is still exorbitantly dazzling. Jatijajar Cave is also a bulwark of tourism in Kebumen, Central Java. The location of Jatijajar Cave is located in the village Jatijajar, Sub Ayah, Kebumen, Central Java, 42 km from the site Kebumen. This stereotyped cave has a length of about 250 meters, and an customary width of 15 meters, and the average peak of 12 meters.
In 1975 Cave Jatijajar was built besides developed into a gambit Object. Dinosaurus statue is a symbol icon and victim comeliness cave jatijajar indicating that the cave is very old. Jatijajar cave Tourism crasis always full of tourists crowded on holidays also big days such as Eid al-Fitr carnival. Jatijajar den including the cave that is still awfully natural and forest areas still surround the cave.
In 1975 Cave Jatijajar was built besides developed into a gambit Object. Dinosaurus statue is a symbol icon and victim comeliness cave jatijajar indicating that the cave is very old. Jatijajar cave Tourism crasis always full of tourists crowded on holidays also big days such as Eid al-Fitr carnival. Jatijajar den including the cave that is still awfully natural and forest areas still surround the cave.
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java
Record to Bali's romantic side
Bali is more popular than remarkably with West Australian travellers besides many are choosing to spend key moments of their lives on the Island of Gods. screwy are the days when suspicious 20 friends up to Seminyak to celebrate a birthday was empitic as grievous. And a glut of cheap flights has seen the number of West Australians getting married on the Indonesian island rise dramatically, according to Michael Burchett, usher of the Bali Hotels circle (BHA) and usual master of the Conrad Bali.
"Access to Bali is so easy from Perth," Mr Burchett says. "People see undeniable as a central location, particularly if they have native in other parts of Asia or in Europe, besides they can combine the wedding with a holiday. "It's a special place with a positive rush and warm, amiable people.
"Access to Bali is so easy from Perth," Mr Burchett says. "People see undeniable as a central location, particularly if they have native in other parts of Asia or in Europe, besides they can combine the wedding with a holiday. "It's a special place with a positive rush and warm, amiable people.
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Siung Beach - Rock Climbing Paradise
Overview
Siung Beach is a beautiful beach with panoramic reef, this beach is located in a row the Indian ocean in Gunung Kidul regency, Yogyakarta, 70 km from the city of Yogyakarta. Suing name is inspired by the rock on this beach ape-like teeth or siung Wanara.
Feature
Siung Beach was in a remote village, but the beach is storing wealth of natural scenery is incredibly beautiful. Towering cliffs and sturdy become the most dominant ornament in this beach. White sand beach that has waves and ornament being a large rock the main attraction for tourists.
Siung Beach is a beautiful beach with panoramic reef, this beach is located in a row the Indian ocean in Gunung Kidul regency, Yogyakarta, 70 km from the city of Yogyakarta. Suing name is inspired by the rock on this beach ape-like teeth or siung Wanara.
Feature
Siung Beach was in a remote village, but the beach is storing wealth of natural scenery is incredibly beautiful. Towering cliffs and sturdy become the most dominant ornament in this beach. White sand beach that has waves and ornament being a large rock the main attraction for tourists.
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The Fortress for Colonial Residence of Benteng Vredeburg
For 350 years, Indonesian was a colonial state, as a part of Nederland colonies.Indonesia has the same character with the other colonial countries, as Suriname and Taiwan, that many Indonesian culture influences by the colonial. Let's say for military building style, one of the shape as seen on the capital city, known as Vrederburg Fortress.
It is a square white building. Each corner have 4 control towers. It had two functions, first, spying Sultan Palace at the south and second, putting cannon gun inside. The fortress is located near a junction of Malioboro Street and Alun-alun Lor. The strong guard wall rounds the fortress, you can walk on it, to see landscape of the city. At the north, you will find the biggest traditional market in Jogjakarta, known as Pasar Beringharjo.
It is a square white building. Each corner have 4 control towers. It had two functions, first, spying Sultan Palace at the south and second, putting cannon gun inside. The fortress is located near a junction of Malioboro Street and Alun-alun Lor. The strong guard wall rounds the fortress, you can walk on it, to see landscape of the city. At the north, you will find the biggest traditional market in Jogjakarta, known as Pasar Beringharjo.
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Mount Bromo
Bromo have known by all of visitor of the worlds. They come to Bromo to watch the sunrise. The visitor also can look down to the crater that full of its smoke, and feel the cold of the air, is probably could only be done in Bromo. Our eyes will also completed by the sea of sand that the way to reach Bromo’s peak. The main gate to the sea of sand and mount Bromo is through Cemorolawang. This is the most crowded visiting area, espesially on holidays. There are many kinds activities that could be carried on this area such as; Camping, watching the scenery, horse riding to sea of sand or walking.
To get to the peak Bromo with its largely open crater, which belch of smoke expelling from its bottom. Mount Bromo has settled by Tenggerese for about thousands years. They who are good of God follower and always do their custom strickly, has historical relationship with Majapahit. The Antropologist from our country or other country are interesting to do some research, because the Tenggerese are strickly in keeping custom for centuries, without influenced by world’s change. So there so many version of the unique of Tenggerese in Probolinggo, it can be in the forth of tale, folktale, serat and kidung, legend and science report.
As a good follower of God, which have Hinduism belief, they have many kinds of traditional ceremony such as; marriage ceremony, Entas-entas, Wilujengan Karo, Wilujengan Kapat, Wilujengan Kapitu, Wilujengan Kawolu, Wilujengan Kasanga, Wilujengan Kasada. Those of ceremony are lead by a person who supposed to have a magic power to make a communication with powerful things (roh halus) that called ‘Dukun’.
To get to the peak Bromo with its largely open crater, which belch of smoke expelling from its bottom. Mount Bromo has settled by Tenggerese for about thousands years. They who are good of God follower and always do their custom strickly, has historical relationship with Majapahit. The Antropologist from our country or other country are interesting to do some research, because the Tenggerese are strickly in keeping custom for centuries, without influenced by world’s change. So there so many version of the unique of Tenggerese in Probolinggo, it can be in the forth of tale, folktale, serat and kidung, legend and science report.
As a good follower of God, which have Hinduism belief, they have many kinds of traditional ceremony such as; marriage ceremony, Entas-entas, Wilujengan Karo, Wilujengan Kapat, Wilujengan Kapitu, Wilujengan Kawolu, Wilujengan Kasanga, Wilujengan Kasada. Those of ceremony are lead by a person who supposed to have a magic power to make a communication with powerful things (roh halus) that called ‘Dukun’.
Great Mosque of Demak
Demak Great Mosque is one of the Muslim religion tourism in Central Java. Location of the Great Mosque of Demak in the Village Kauman, Demak Regency, Central Java, Indonesia. Demak Great Mosque is the oldest mosque in Indonesia, which was founded in 1401, founded by Walisanga (Nine Wali), which is the spread of Islamic religion in Java.
The mosque is believed to have a gathering place of scholars (guardian) propagator of Islam, also called Walisongo, to discuss the spread of Islam in Java in particular and Indonesia in general. The founder of this mosque is thought to Raden Patah, the first king of the Sultanate of Demak, at about the 15th century AD.
The mosque is believed to have a gathering place of scholars (guardian) propagator of Islam, also called Walisongo, to discuss the spread of Islam in Java in particular and Indonesia in general. The founder of this mosque is thought to Raden Patah, the first king of the Sultanate of Demak, at about the 15th century AD.
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Owabong Water Park
Overview
Owabong is the biggest water attractions in Central Java. This tour is in the village Bojongsari, sub Bobotsari, City Purbalingga, Central Java, ± 35 km from Purwokerto. Revenue Purbalingga region’s biggest tourist attraction is the owabong, for the government always fix the facilities and access channels to facilitate the visitors to come to Owabong.
Feature
Owabong have various shapes and sizes swimming pool, start is intended for adults and young daughters were observed. Owabong area is an area located in a mountainous area that has a view and the cool air. Water used to fill the pond is the water from the mountains who maintained and fresh. So clear and healthy water to swim. Large areas with a variety of games in each pool will make guests feel happy and free.
Owabong is the biggest water attractions in Central Java. This tour is in the village Bojongsari, sub Bobotsari, City Purbalingga, Central Java, ± 35 km from Purwokerto. Revenue Purbalingga region’s biggest tourist attraction is the owabong, for the government always fix the facilities and access channels to facilitate the visitors to come to Owabong.
Feature
Owabong have various shapes and sizes swimming pool, start is intended for adults and young daughters were observed. Owabong area is an area located in a mountainous area that has a view and the cool air. Water used to fill the pond is the water from the mountains who maintained and fresh. So clear and healthy water to swim. Large areas with a variety of games in each pool will make guests feel happy and free.
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java
The New Era of Water Park
Pandawa Water World is one of the newest yet favorite tourism site to visit in Surakarta (Solo), Central Java. The site had it’s soft opening on the 18th of December 2008. It is located just about 1 kilometers south from downtown Solo. The water park is the only one in the city and is the largest in Central Java and Yogyakarta. The cost of constructing the site is no less than 50 billion rupiah (around $5.3 million). Due to future renovation plans, the cost will rise up, at least doubling the initiating value.
This wonderful site doesn’t just provide an ordinary swimming pool, it has many water slides and adventurous ones to contribute new swimming experience for its visitors. Entering the site, visitors will directly witness the world of Wayang in giant sizes. Corresponding to the name of the site, The Pandawa Lima (Five Pandawa) Statues are built to embeklish the sight of its visitors. The Five Pandawa are princes in the epic story of Mahabharata. The statues are made in a very big size measuring more than 30 meters of height. The 37-meter high Kresna Statue is standing strong decorating the artificial cave beneath it which is surrounded by water. Don’t miss the one and only superhero legend in Indonesia, Gatotkaca, in a giant statue form in flying position as though it came from outer space. In front of Gatotkaca, stands Bima or Sena holding the Rujakpolo Club as a guardian. Not far from Bima, stand the archer Arjuna with his soft-hearted look but always on his guard, ready to release the arrow from his bow. From the decoration of the site, it’s visible that the nuance is a mixture of traditional and modern elements. A very good example of a construction that still preserves cultural elements. From the design, visitors are expected to not only spend leisure time in their holiday, but also appreciate the world of Wayang.
This wonderful site doesn’t just provide an ordinary swimming pool, it has many water slides and adventurous ones to contribute new swimming experience for its visitors. Entering the site, visitors will directly witness the world of Wayang in giant sizes. Corresponding to the name of the site, The Pandawa Lima (Five Pandawa) Statues are built to embeklish the sight of its visitors. The Five Pandawa are princes in the epic story of Mahabharata. The statues are made in a very big size measuring more than 30 meters of height. The 37-meter high Kresna Statue is standing strong decorating the artificial cave beneath it which is surrounded by water. Don’t miss the one and only superhero legend in Indonesia, Gatotkaca, in a giant statue form in flying position as though it came from outer space. In front of Gatotkaca, stands Bima or Sena holding the Rujakpolo Club as a guardian. Not far from Bima, stand the archer Arjuna with his soft-hearted look but always on his guard, ready to release the arrow from his bow. From the decoration of the site, it’s visible that the nuance is a mixture of traditional and modern elements. A very good example of a construction that still preserves cultural elements. From the design, visitors are expected to not only spend leisure time in their holiday, but also appreciate the world of Wayang.
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central java,
java
Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands)
If you are in Jakarta over a weekend and don't want to spend it trailing around shopping malls, why not consider a short dive or snorkeling trip to the Thousand Islands (Pulau Seribu).
There are several tour operators who can arrange this trip. Prices will include the boat transfer from Ancol marina (fixed schedule) to one of the islands which has a hotel on it (e.g. Putri, Tiger). Food and accommodation are also included in the package. If you wish to dive or snorkelling, that would also be included.
Boats run on fixed schedule, few morning departures from the marina. The return trip will be either in the afternoon (around 2PM)or in the late afternoon (ie. 5PM)
There are several tour operators who can arrange this trip. Prices will include the boat transfer from Ancol marina (fixed schedule) to one of the islands which has a hotel on it (e.g. Putri, Tiger). Food and accommodation are also included in the package. If you wish to dive or snorkelling, that would also be included.
Boats run on fixed schedule, few morning departures from the marina. The return trip will be either in the afternoon (around 2PM)or in the late afternoon (ie. 5PM)
Tawangmangu Waterfall
Tawangmangu, an area at the foot of Mount Lawu, about 30 kilometers east of Solo. An area of nature tourism is pretty much visited by tourists both locally and internationally, as well as a transit place for nature lovers who want to make the climb to the mountain Lawu.
What can we find in Tawangmangu?
Tawangmangu area is also famous as a tourist area with a waterfall attractions named Grojogan Sewu, which when translated means Seribu Waterfall. This area is also near a swimming pool with a tour called Balekambang. Tourists can surround the road that was there either while walking or riding a horse who rented there while enjoying the scenery or look at souvenirs are sold there.
What can we find in Tawangmangu?
Tawangmangu area is also famous as a tourist area with a waterfall attractions named Grojogan Sewu, which when translated means Seribu Waterfall. This area is also near a swimming pool with a tour called Balekambang. Tourists can surround the road that was there either while walking or riding a horse who rented there while enjoying the scenery or look at souvenirs are sold there.
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java
Karimunjawa Island
Karimunjawa is and island chain stretching in a northwesterly direction 83 km from Jepara. Central Java. This archipelago is a cluster of 27 islands in the java sea. Only seven of the islands are inhabited. The reefs are a mixture of fringing, barrier, and patch with bottom depths ranging from 15 to 40 meters. The name of Karimunjawa is taken from Javanese language 'Kremun kremun saking tanah Jawi' addressed by one of Wali Songo (the Nine Saints who had introduced Islam in Java) to describe how far this mini archipelago from Java, to be exact from Semarang and Jepara. Stands from 27 islands, this mini archipelago became marine national park and it's like a treasure for those who love marine life. Here can be found protected coral reefs (very colorful plateaus and plains in deep and shallow waters), secluded and tranquil white beaches, pelican and hornbill, sea grass and kinds of sea creatures, from crabs, anchovy, starfish, sharks, stingray, jellyfish, red snappers, etc.
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java
Tana Toraja: A Decade of Tourism
The Indonesian island of Sulawesi, or Celebes, was once famous as the homeland of Buginese traders and pirates. Until recently, however, little was known in the West of the hundreds of thousands of Toraja people who lived in the mountainous interior of the island.
In the early 1970s, the West suddenly discovered the Toraja. Within a decade, Toraja sculpture was exhibited in major North American museums (1981), and tour groups led by well known Anthropologists and Social Scientists visited the regency described by a Museum of Natural History brochure as "the land of the heavenly kings of Tana Toraja." All this was the outcome of a shift in Indonesian government policy in the late 1960s, when the government embarked upon a vigorous promotion of tourism as a means of generating foreign exchange.
In the early 1970s, the West suddenly discovered the Toraja. Within a decade, Toraja sculpture was exhibited in major North American museums (1981), and tour groups led by well known Anthropologists and Social Scientists visited the regency described by a Museum of Natural History brochure as "the land of the heavenly kings of Tana Toraja." All this was the outcome of a shift in Indonesian government policy in the late 1960s, when the government embarked upon a vigorous promotion of tourism as a means of generating foreign exchange.
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sulawesi
Gembira Loka Zoo
This zoo Park is located about 4 Km east of Central Post-Office. Gembira means happy and Loka is place. Hopefully one should be happy by visiting it.
As it is not far away from down town, it is within the reach of andong or becak relax tour. The zoo Park is one of the favorite place in the city visited by mainly domestic tourists (more than 650.000 visitors a year), but there are also some foreign tourists watching closely the famous reptiles Komodos (Varanus Comodoensis), originally live only in Komodo island, nearby Flores.
As it is not far away from down town, it is within the reach of andong or becak relax tour. The zoo Park is one of the favorite place in the city visited by mainly domestic tourists (more than 650.000 visitors a year), but there are also some foreign tourists watching closely the famous reptiles Komodos (Varanus Comodoensis), originally live only in Komodo island, nearby Flores.
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yogyakarta
Solo City
Surakarta or more famous as Solo is lying across in fertile plain terrain along the longest river in Java, Bengawan or River Solo. Flanked by mountain volcanoes Merapi and Merbabu in the north, and mount Lawu in the southeast border, is famous as a stronghold and center of Javanese culture and tradition. Surakarta, is the cradle of Javanese culture, with two royal houses in one single city: the Kraton of Solo and the Mangkunegaran, a principality. Descendants of these two royal houses are still considered leaders of Javanese culture and traditions. Majestic ceremonies and royal festivals are still held with great affectation nowadays. Surakarta or Solo (550000 inhabitants) draws its name from the longest river of Java, which passes in this city. It was the capital of the kingdom of Mataram from 1745 to 1755. There are many Becak (rickshaws decorated with naive scenes) croos the city.
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java
Kaliurang Yogyakarta
This resort is located on the slopes of Mt. Merapi, 24 km north of Yogyakarta and surrounded by an enchanting countryside. "Telogo Muncar" waterfall and swimming pool make this resort a very pleasant recreation place. Kaliurang lies at the foot of Plawangan hill on the southern slope of mount Merapi, some 28 km, north of Yogyakarta. This is a refreshing holiday resort for those seeking refuge and tranquility amidst the lush green tropical splendor.
Many people visit Kaliurang, especially during the holidays. Young people, like boy scouts, enjoy going there since the town provides camping sites and places for mountaineering. Those who like mountain climbing can climb Merapi Mountain from Kaliurang. One can stay overnight in Kaliurang then start, in the early morning, climbs Merapi via Kinahrejo village to descend again at noon.
Many people visit Kaliurang, especially during the holidays. Young people, like boy scouts, enjoy going there since the town provides camping sites and places for mountaineering. Those who like mountain climbing can climb Merapi Mountain from Kaliurang. One can stay overnight in Kaliurang then start, in the early morning, climbs Merapi via Kinahrejo village to descend again at noon.
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The Floating Market in Banjarmasin
The city Banjarmasin the capital of the South Kalimantan province, this territory was often passed through the big river and the small river (the canal). Plenty of the community's activities that were carried out in the river including the trade activity that was known with the floating market. The inhabitants of the Banjarmasin city still many that live in on water. The inhabitants's houses were built on the pole or on the raft at the edge of the river.
The river culture continued to develop, gave the special and interesting cultural feature. One of the tour activities was most interesting in the Banjarmasin city was walking followed the river and the canal. The area of outskirts his city of scenery of river nature was still original and tourists could follow along the Martapura river and the Barito river by using the Boat boat and Speedboat. The centre of the Banjarmasin City was located all along the Baru Market road, while the office region was especially the Bank gotten in the Mangkurat Side road. The Barito river was on the west from the centre of the city.
The river culture continued to develop, gave the special and interesting cultural feature. One of the tour activities was most interesting in the Banjarmasin city was walking followed the river and the canal. The area of outskirts his city of scenery of river nature was still original and tourists could follow along the Martapura river and the Barito river by using the Boat boat and Speedboat. The centre of the Banjarmasin City was located all along the Baru Market road, while the office region was especially the Bank gotten in the Mangkurat Side road. The Barito river was on the west from the centre of the city.
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kalimantan,
south kalimantan
Twins Merauke Monument
Sightseeing Merauke mainly historical monuments or monument related to certain events, such as Pepera monument was built on September 17, 1969 to commemorate the union territory of West Irian (now Papua) to Indonesia country.
There is also a monument warnings related to religion, namely the entry of 100 years of Catholicism in Merauke (August 14, 1905 at the Catholic missionaries entered Merauke). Most people Merauke Catholic and Protestant Christians. The population is estimated at 180,000 inhabitants (census results in 2005 amounted to almost 174,000 people).
There is also a monument warnings related to religion, namely the entry of 100 years of Catholicism in Merauke (August 14, 1905 at the Catholic missionaries entered Merauke). Most people Merauke Catholic and Protestant Christians. The population is estimated at 180,000 inhabitants (census results in 2005 amounted to almost 174,000 people).
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