West Bali National Park

Overview West Bali National Park (Taman Nasional Bali Barat in Bahasa Indonesia) is the most north-westerly point of Bali. It includes the whole of the Prapat Agung Peninsula, and large swathes of land around the towns of Gilimanuk, Cekik and Banyuwedang. The official area inside the park boundaries is 190 square kilometres, with a further 580 square kilometres of protected reserve in the highlands to the east. In total this accounts for some...

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The Wasur National Park

The Wasur National Park forms part of the largest wetland in Papua province of Indonesia and has been the least disturbed by human activity. The high value of its biodiversity has led to the park being dubbed the "Serengeti of Papua". The vast open wetland, in particular Rawa Biru Lake, attracts a very rich fauna. Vegetation and fauna About 70% of the total area of the Park consists of savanna (see Trans Fly savanna and grasslands),...

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Wakatobi National Marine Park, Wakatobi

Legendary underwater explorer and conservationist, Jacques Cousteau is said to have called the Wakatobi islands – then known as the Tukangbesi islands:  an “Underwater Nirwana” Now a National Marine Park covering the entire Waktobi District, it comprises a total of 1.4 million hectares, of which 900,000 hectares are decorated with different, colourful species of tropical coral reefs. For Wakatobi is widely recognized as having the highest...

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The Color Changing Lake, Dieng

Dieng plateau has a million dazzling beauties, with an extraordinary natural and cultural wealth. In this region, in addition to shady green trees and beautifully patterned Hindu temples, here is also a beautiful natural gift called Telaga Warna, (the Colorful Lake), an icon of this area. Located in the Kejajar District in Wonosobo, Central Java, this beautiful lake with its surrounding natural forest is one of the prime tourist destinations...

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Bunaken National Park

The Bunaken National Marine Park was formally established in 1991 and is among the first of Indonesia's growing system of marine parks. The park covers a total surface area of 89,065 hectares, 97% of which is overlain by sparkling clear, warm tropical water. The remaining 3% of the park is terrestrial, including the five islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Nain and Siladen. Although each of these islands has a special character, it is...

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Mount Rinjani National Park, Lombok

The mighty Rinjani mountain of Gunung Rinjani is a massive volcano which towers over the island of Lombok. A climb to the top is one of the most exhilarating experiences you can have in Indonesia. At 3,726 meters tall, Gunung Rinjani is the second highest mountain in Indonesia. The climb to the top may not be easy but it’s worth it, and is widely regarded as one of the best views in the country.  Part of the famous ‘ring of fire’ this mountain...

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Long Island, Jepara

City of Jepara, Central Java was not just Publications alone. There are still other islands can be visited, such as Long Island. Still virgin and deserted the main attraction of the Long Island. For those who had planned to spend the holiday on the island of Karimun, you should be ready by the height of the island by other visitors. Although nature is presented very beautiful, but the bustling atmosphere can make the holidays feel less comfortable. Still...

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Pantai Panjang, the Long Beach of Bengkulu

Pantai Panjang, translated to mean Long Beach, boasts a coastline of fine, white sands that stretches 7 kilometers. As the beach has no reefs, its width expands to 500 meters when the tide is low.The beach area is a central tourism district and is lined with restaurants, hotels, cottages and shops. Pantai Panjang is located just 15 minutes from downtown Bengkulu, Southwest of the island of Sumatera. Unlike many beaches, Pantai Panjang...

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Ujung Genteng Beach, Sukabumi

The beauty of the south coast await you where the waves accompanied horizon clean and white sand presenting exciting alienation. Edge tiles presents a natural symphony reassuring and arbitrate all the fatigue. Greet beauty in combination spectrum of waves and sky and sea blue clashing. Location Coastal Edge tiles are in the region Pangumbahan Beach, District Ciracap, Sukabumi at the distance of about 220 km from Jakarta and 230 km from the...

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Ora Beach

As the country with the second longest coastline in the world, Indonesia is home to countless beautiful beaches, and has won numerous awards for such. One of these beaches is Ora Beach, carefully hidden away on the North Coast of Seram Island. An exotic and extremely remote destination, Ora beach is perfect for Eco-travellers and honeymooners alike. A row of cozy, wooden cottages line the sandy, white beaches, overlooking the crystal clear...

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Pasumpahan Island

ALREADY recognized that the West Sumatra has a complete tour package. People say do not have far to go abroad, to West Sumatra just all there. Want kulineran, here the place. Want to see the architecture and culture, here condensed really. Want to find mountains and valleys, West Sumatra place. If tourist destinations I mentioned just now certainly have a lot to know. It turns out that West Sumatra also has maritime tourism know. Certainly...

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Mount Bromo

This national park is named after its two mountains, Mount Semeru (the highest in Java at 3,676m), Mount Bromo (the most popular) and the Tengger people who inhabit the area. Mount Semeru also known as Mahameru("Great Mountain"), is one of Indonesia's most active volcanoes. What stands out most about this mountain is the fact that it erupts periodically (and very reliably). Every 20min or so, the volcano belches out a huge cloud of steam...

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Prambanan Temple

STRUCTURE The high structures are typical of Hindu architecture, and the plan of the temple complex is a Mandala, as is Borobudur. As a symbol of the Hindu cosmos, the temple or candi is vertically into three parts, both vertically and in plan. Bhurloka: The base of the temples, as well as the outer square is the underworld. A place for ordinary folk, mortals, both human and animal. The place where lust and desire are commonplace. This...

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Borobudur temple

Borobudur temple is built to represent many layers of Buddhist theory. From a birds eye view, the temple is in the shape of a traditional Buddhist mandala. A mandala is central to a great deal of Buddhist and Hindu art, the basic form of most Hindu and Buddhist mandalas is a square with four entry points, and a circular centre point. Working from the exterior to the interior, three zones of consciousness are represented, with the central sphere...

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