Tourist attractions in Jakatra, INDONESIA

Jakarta, capital of Indonesia. In Jakarta there are many tourist attractions. Starting from the national historical, cultural attractions, and etc. The uniqueness of the tourist attraction in Jakarta is formed from diverse ethnic and national character in Indonesia. Not a few foreign tourists who choose Jakarta as a tourist destination in Indonesia other than Bali, or other tourist spots.

Tourist attractions in Jakarta with historical categories, include Pancasila Sakti Monument, National Museum, and Central Station TVRI. While the tourist attractions in Jakarta included in cultural tourism include Taman Ismail Marzuki, the Istiqlal Mosque, and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII). For travelers who are looking for tour in Jakarta with a beautiful natural conditions, the attractions that you should visit is the Ragunan Zoo, Kepulauan Seribu and Taman Impian Jaya Anciol. For tourists who want to enjoy the offerings are modern type, you can explore the city at night.

Here are top tourist attractions in Jakarta, Indonesia:

1. National Monument (Monas)

Monas is one of the entertainment center of the city. National Monument become an icon of  Jakarta city. Monas peak gold plated and looks shining brightly in the night. This tourist attraction is a gathering place for people from diverse social status. Here is often used as the center of arts and culture festival event that can be enjoyed by the general public for free.

In the complex monument, there is Museum Gajah Mada. Museum houses a variety of cultural and artistic richness of the historic property of Indonesia. Archaeological objects found in Indonesia, many are kept in Monas. So no doubt when on vacation visited Monas and students who want to learn the richness of Indonesian culture from prehistoric times to the present. Monas are often used to host national and international sporting events.

2. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah/TMII (Miniature Park Of Indonesia)

TMII a miniature cultural richness of Indonesia from Sabang to Merauke. This tourist attractions represents cultural diversity and charm of the tribes who lived on the islands of Indonesia. Tourists who visit TMII can see a variety of platforms custom homes, custom clothing, sacred objects particular tribe, to the arts and cultural dance performances from 33 provinces in Indonesia.

Not only that, TMII is one of the tourist attractions in Jakarta with the widest area. You will not be able to explore the unique tourist attractions in Jakarta in just one day. TMII has a number of museums of art and culture for students. For example, craft and engineering museum, museum reptiles, birds museums, and theaters Keong Mas. At certain times in TMII, national cultural arts festival held with a particular theme.

3. Ancol Dreamland

Ancol is a popular tourist attraction in North Jakarta since its establishment in 1966, Ancol Bay City or also known as Ancol Dreamland is the largest and most interesting recreation park in the Jakarta. It consists amongst others of a golf course, a theme park, hotels, nightclubs and swimming pools. It is located at the north of Jakarta on reclaimed land at the Bay of Jakarta.

Tourist attractions at Ancol Dreamland:

• Fantasy World (Dunia fantasi). Jakarta's theme park with over 40 rides and attractions including the Halilintar twisted roller coaster and shows. Ticket price for entrance to Fantasy World is Rp 135,000 per person on weekdays.
• Atlantis Water adventure. A five hectare large water park themed on the mythological city of Atlantis with a wave pool, waterfall pool, slides, children's pools, continues flowing river pool and restaurants.
• Ancol Bay City
• Sea world. One of the largest oceanarium in South East Asia featuring pools for alligators and sharks, and a few general pools as the Sea friends pool and the Main pool
• Pasar Seni: An art market which in the course of it's 25 years history has become a center for handicrafts and other art products as well as a center for artists to directly create and sell their products.
• Executive Golf Fun, Ancol's 18 holes international beach golf course.
• Beaches. Within the resort you can find the Carnival beach and the Festival beach.

4. Ragunan Zoo

Ragunan Zoo was the first zoo in Indonesia. The zoo was founded in 1864 under the name "Planten En Dierentuin", which means "Plants and the Zoo." Jakarta Capital City Government donated 30 hectares of land area which is home to the zoo. Jakarta Governor Ali Sadikin inaugurate Wildlife Areas of Ragunan on June 22, 1966. Currently Ragunan Zoo is located in the Ragunan, Pasar Minggu, South Jakarta, Indonesia. The zoo with an area 140 acres, there are various collection consisting of 295 species and 4040 specimens.

5. Jakarta Old Town

Jakarta Old Town is also known as Old Batavia. Jakarta Old Town or familiarly called the Old Town is a small area in Jakarta which has an area of ​​1.3 square kilometers across North Jakarta and West Jakarta, covering areas Pinangsia, Taman Sari and Roa Malacca. Jakarta Old Town is an area that is still strong with the history and culture of both the Dutch and Chinese.

Jakarta Old Town presents antique atmosphere typical of the Old Town and its many historic buildings and museums, in addition we are also able to enjoy the nautical tourism, shopping, historical and cultural tours, recreation and entertainment, and special interest tours.

Tourist attractions in Bandung mandatory you visit

Any plan to visit Bandung? This city which was known as flower city is no doubt has a lot of attractions to entertain its visitors. Some of the reasons why a lot of people come to Bandung are because of its cool temperature, lots of tourist attraction and it’s culinary. If you never come to Bandung before, you have to collect some information about things to do and the must visit places in Bandung so that your holiday will be better and fun.

These are some places that you can visit during your holiday in Bandung, such as:

BANDUNG ZOO

Bandung Zoo is always crowded on the weekend because it is a popular place for local people to do some outdoor recreation. It is located at Taman Sari Road, near Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). It has a lot of fauna and flora that are protected and preserved.  You can also enjoy some amusement rides such as Flying Fox, playing at the playground, or riding a rental swan boat in the zoo lake. You can also ride elephants and horses. The cool breeze and the green trees of the zoo makes you stay relax and happy.

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BRAGA ROAD

Try to visit Braga Street, as you can feel the shades of the past here. This road has a length of approximately 700 meters and is located in the heart of Bandung. There is Merdeka building that is near Asia Africa Road.

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The romantic atmosphere can be felt here just like some streets in Europe cities. The rows of stores, buildings and hotels still maintain its original architecture. You can see some paintings and art shops along the road and you can also go to the landmark of Bandung, Masjid Agung Bandung Square. At night, you can enjoy some live music performances from some cafés in this road.

CIHAMPELAS WALK (CIWALK)

Cihampelas Walk is a shopping center in Bandung with a concept of nature. It is located in Cihampelas Road that has been known as a great place to shop some clothes. Bandung is famous as a center of fashion and also well-known to international.

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If you are looking for some places for a romantic dinner, Cihampelas Road will bring it to you as you will see beautiful lights strings hung along this road.

TRANS STUDIO BANDUNG

Trans Studio Bandung is one of the largest indoor tourist rides in the world. It has many rides and it is a great destination for a family trip. Trans Studio Bandung is located in Gatot Subroto 239 Road.

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You can see some performances, such as Trans Studio Big Band, New Parade, Laser Show, Legend of Crown Prince, Bolang & Zoo Crew Adventure, Kabayan Goes to Hollywood and Special Effects Action Show. There are also many rides that you can try, from extreme rides to soft play for kids.

TANGKUBAN PERAHU MOUNTAIN

The iconic place to visit in West Java is Tangkuban Perahu Mountain. It is a mountain that resembles a shape of the boat and it is located in Lembang, about 30 kilometers from Bandung city.

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The legendary mountain has a really unique story, where Tangkuban Perahu was formed from the boat that Sangkuriang (a legend character) kicked upside down. Here you can see fascinating large crater panorama and the three main crater. Although it is no longer active, but you still can see the outburst of sulfur in some places. If you set your foot here, do not forget to capture your moments with the beautiful mountain as your background.

CIWIDEY WHITE CRATER

In Ciwidey, a region which is located 44 kilometers from Bandung city, there is a panorama with a unique nuance. Just like its name, in the center of Ciwidey White Crater, there is a volcanic crater with white sand surrounding it. The white sand was formed because the soil contained sulfur. The greenish lake makes the scenery even more beautiful. In the northern of the lake, there is a gray limestone cliff and some moss and various plants that decorating this area.

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LAKE SITU PATENGGANG

Also in Ciwidey, about seven kilometers from White Crater Ciwidey, there is an exotic lake named Situ Patenggang Lake. There, you can enjoy the nature while having a picnic, relaxing in the lakeside or touring around the lake with a boat that you can from the tour manager.

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CIATER HOT SPRING

About 30 kilometers from Bandung city, near Lembang, you will see a hot spring that comes from the active crater of Tangkuban Perahu Mountain.You can enjoy the hot water by taking a bath. During the trip to this hot spring, you will meet the scenery of greenish tea gardens.

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DE’RANCH LEMBANG (THE COWBOY VILLAGE)

If you want to ride a horse with cowboy style, you can visit De’Ranch Lembang. Here you can rent some horses along with a cowboy costume and riding it around De’Ranch. You will be guided by a professional. Besides riding a horse, you can also riding a delman (horse-drawn carriages), fun boating, doing some gold hunting or archery and lots of other activities to spend your adventure time.

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PASKAL FOOD MARKET PASIR KALIKI

In addition to all the activities above, you can also go to some places to try the Bandung culinary. There are a lot of places that will serve you various food and beverages. There is a place like Paskal Food Market, where there are more than 1.000 menu of food and beverages served by many stalls there, this area will be more rousing at the night with so many visitors. Paskal Food Market is a largest center of culinary in Bandung and is located in Pasir Kaliki Road.

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Borobudur in Magelang Central Java Indonesia

Borobudur is a Buddhist monument complex grandest and biggest stupa in the world that is recognized by UNESCO. Borobudur Temple building as a whole into a gallery to be a masterpiece ofrom the top of the temple. Showers of the morning sun hit the stupas and Buddha statues made of majesty and grandeur of the temple is more pronounced. While standing on top of the temple at dusk along a row of stupas and watch the sun slowly began shade will create a feeling of calm and peace.rom the top of the temple. Showers of the morning sun hit the stupas and Buddha statues made of majesty and grandeur of the temple is more pronounced. While standing on top of the temple at dusk along a row of stupas and watch the sun slowly began shade will create a feeling of calm and peace. the stonecutter.


                 
Long before Angkor Wat in Cambodia stand and the great cathedrals in Europe, Borobudur has stood proudly in the land of Java. Building called UNESCO as a monument and grandest stupa complex world and is visited by pilgrims in the middle of the 9th century until the early 11th century. Buddhists who want to get enlightenment flocked from India, Cambodia, Tibet, and China. Not just magnificent and large, wall sculptures Borobudur met in 2672 that if the relief panels arranged in rows will reach a length of 6 km! It is hailed as the largest ensemble of Buddhist reliefs and comprehensive in the world, unsurpassed in artistic value.

Reliefs carved on the walls of the temple is divided into 4 main story that is Karmawibangga, Lalita Wistara, Jataka and Awadana, and Gandawyuda. Besides tells about the life of the Buddha and his teachings, these reliefs also record the progress of the Java community at that time. Evidence that the ancestors of the Indonesian nation is an accomplished sailor and tough can be seen in 10 relief ships. One of the relief ship as a model in making replica ships that used to sail The Cinnamon Route from Java to the African continent. Currently referred to as a replica of the ship that was kept in the Borobudur Ship Museum Samudra Raksa.

To follow the flow of the fabric of the story carved on temple walls, visitors have to walk around the temple clockwise or known as circumambulation. Enter through the east door, walk clockwise to the position of the temple is always on the right, until arriving at the east stairs and stepped up to the next level. This is done repeatedly until all levels passed and is in the top of the temple-shaped stupa. At the top, lift up the view in any direction it will show a row of Menoreh Hills, Mount Sindoro, Cleft Mountain, Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu upright around the temple. The mountains and hills as if a guard that guarded existence of Borobudur Temple.

Based on the inscriptions Kayumwungan 824 dated May 26, Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga between the 8th century to the 9th century, coincided with Mendut and Pawon. The development process lasted for 75 years under the leadership of architect Gunadarma. Although not familiar with computers and other advanced equipment, Gunadarma able to implement the interlock system in the construction of the temple. A total of 60,000 cubic meters, amounting to 2,000,000 andesite stone block that was carried from Elo and Progo sculpted and assembled into a giant puzzle that covers a small hill to form Borobudur.

Borobudur not only have very high artistic value, masterpiece which became evidence of human civilization in the past is also loaded with philosophical values. Carrying the concept of mandala symbolizing the universe cosmology in Buddhism, this magnificent building is divided into three levels, namely the world desire or lust (Kamadhatu), the world of forms (rupadhatu), and a world without form (Arupadhatu). If seen from a height, like fried lotus Borobudur temple on the hill. The walls of the temple which is in Kamadatu levels and Rupadatu as flower petals, while a row of circular stupa at the Arupadatu into stamens. Parent Stupa symbolizes the Buddha, so the whole Borobudur depict Buddha sitting on lotus petals.

Enjoy the splendor of Borobudur is not just enough to walk down the hallway and go up to the top level of the temple. One thing that should not be missed is witnessing Borobudur Sunset  

Rock Zuma in Nigeria

Do tours in Africa, specifically in Nigeria is a very large selection of unique and interesting. Vacationing in this country will see another side of doing nature contained in this Country. One unique is the Rock Zuma.

Stone Zuma is not only in the PC game. But also in Africa in the city of nigeria, this stone is one of the tourist destinations in Africa which became a symbol of Abuja, the capital of Nigeria, a large stone that is in the denomination of 100 Naira, Nigeria's currency.


But the stone was actually discovered in northern sebelaj Abuja, this stone is visible along the Abuja to Kaduna that have a height of about 725 meters and about 3,1km circumference, this stone is like a small mountain.

Around the year 2008, the governor of the state for part of Nigeria then planned to develop and sign a MOU with the Canadian tourism development company. Both sides eventually agreed to work together to invest $ 700 million in the development of rural tourist resorts around the giant rock.

But the tourist resort development seems impaired. If you want to travel in Africa, it's worth doing a good preparation and if you want to this location's good to know the location and determine the location of the inn first.

It is said that a few years ago, officials want to develop this stone to become tourism in Nigeria by inviting foreign investors in the development and management of a tourist attraction. They eventually built a good hotel near the stone, but stalled because of problems.


After the news that the murder of the hotel, the hotel was closed. Locals say it is because of the bad influence of the stone. On the wall of the Zuma Rock are like a person's face, and the locals believe that the face has mysterious powers.

Kawah putih bandung Indonesia

White crater is a crater lake of Patuha located in the area south of the city of Bandung, not far from the tourism Situ (5km), which is approximately 46 kilometers and takes about 2.5 hours drive from the city center or 35 kilometers from the district capital Bandung, Soreang.

The temperature between 8-22 degrees, there are two craters that crater When (When the Sundanese language means low tide) is in the west and the White crater underneath it at a height of 2,194 meters. Both craters formed by the eruption that occurred around the X and XII century.

Once upon a time before the White crater open to the public, local people believe that the White Crater mystery and haunted because of the many birds that died while crossing the White crater, but in 1837 a German scientist, Dr. Franz Wilhelm Junghun denies. He then did some research and found that many birds die while crossing the region are not others due to the lava bursts of sulfur. Because the sulfur content in Kawah Putih is very high then during the reign of the Dutch unbuilt sulfur factory which was named Zwavel Ontgining White crater then move on to the business in the Japanese government to change its name to White crater Kenzanka Gokoya Ciwidey.

Then in 1987 PT. Perhutani unit III of West Java, Banten began developing the White crater area as a tourist attraction, beauty of the lake Kawah Putih is very charming. White Crater Lake has a characteristic and unique in that the water in the crater lake can change color, like apple green, bluish when exposed to the reflection of the sun light weather, chocolate milk, but most often seen white water with a thick fog over it. This area is not as rare as an object for pre wedding photos because the scenery is exotic.

6 Tempat wisata di pangandaran yang bisa anda kunjungi

Tempat wisata di Pangandaran bukan cuma pantai pangandaran, seperti yang kita ketahui Pangandaran merupakan kabupaten di Jawa Barat yang menjadi salah satu tujuan wisata dan cukup terkenal di kalangan para wisatawan. Jika anda ke Pangandaran, jangan lewatkan tempat berikut ini.

1. Pantai Pangandaran

Peta Wisata Pangandaran

Pantai Pangandaran merupakan tempat wisata di Pangandaran yang cukup populer, pantai ini terbagi menjadi dua yaitu Pantai Barat dan Pantai Timur sehingga anda bisa melihat matahari terbenam dan matahari terbit di Pangandaran. Pantai Barat Pangandaran cocok untuk berenang, sementara Pantai Timur Pangandaran jika anda ingin bermain banana boat.

2. Pantai Batu Karas

Pantai Batu Karas Pangandaran

Pantai Batu Karas berada di Desa Batukaras, Kecamatan Cijulang sekitar 35 km dari Pangandaran. Pantai yang landai dengan ombak yang bersahabat menanti anda untuk dikunjungi. Menurut berbagai informasi yang diperoleh, pantai ini sangat cocok untuk dijadikan tempat berselancar.

3. Pantai Batu Hiu

Pantai Batu Hiu di Pangandaran

Pantai Batu Hiu dinamakan seperti tersebut karena terdapat batu yang terlihat di laut katanya menyerupai ikan hiu. Pantai Batu Hiu ini terletak di Desa Ciliang, Kecamatan Parigi, sebuah bukit adalah lokasi yang tepat untuk menikmati Pantai ini dari ketinggian. Untuk naik ke atas bukit, anda akan melewati sebuah gerbang berbentuk ikan hiu.

4. Green Canyon

Green Canyon Pangandaran

Green Canyon atau Cukang Taneuh lokasinya berada di Desa Kertayasa Kecamatan Cijulang, tidak jauh dari Green Canyon ini terdapat Pantai Batu Karas. Untuk mencapai lokasi wisatawan harus menggunakan perahu kayu yang telah disediakan untuk pengunjung, sepanjang perjalanan anda akan melewati sungai berwarna hijau dan pemandangan yang indah.

5. Pangandaran Waterpark

Pangandaran Waterpark

Pangandaran Waterpark memiliki fasilitas seperti pada waterpark umumnya yaitu seluncuran dan sebagainya, lokasinya berada di kecamatan kalipucang. Waterpark ini dibangun diatas lahan lebih dari 10 hektar, anda juga bisa menikmati high rope dan bermain ATV disini.

6. Cagar Alam dan Pantai Pananjung

Pantai Pananjung Pangandaran

Taman Wisata Alam Pangandaran atau yang lebih dikenal dengan nama Cagar Alam Pananjung merupakan rumah bagi flora dan fauna seperti Banteng, Rusa, Kera dan lain sebagainya disini juga terdapat gua gua yang bisa anda kunjungi. Setelah itu ada pantai pananjung yang bisa diakses melalui cagar alam tersebut.

DESTINATION INDONESIA

 The Republic of Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world comprising 17,504 large and small tropical islands fringed with white sandy beaches, many still uninhabited and a number even still unnamed. Straddling the equator, situated between the continents of Asia and Australia and between the Pacific and the Indian Oceans, it is as wide as the United States from San Francisco to New York, equalling the distance between London and Moscow. 

 

Indonesia has a total population of more than 215 million people from more than 200 ethnic groups. The national language is Bahasa Indonesia. Among the most well known islands are Sumatra, Java, Bali, Kalimantan (formerly Borneo), Sulawesi (formerly Celebes), the Maluku Islands (or better known as Moluccas, the original Spice Islands) and Papua. Then, there is Bali “the world’s best island resort” with its enchanting culture, beaches, dynamic dances and music. But Indonesia still has many unexplored islands with grand mountain views, green rainforests to trek through, rolling waves to surf and deep blue pristine seas to dive in where one can swim with dugongs, dolphins and large mantarays. 

 

Because of her location, and geology, Indonesia is blessed with the most diverse landscape, from fertile ricelands on Java and Bali to the luxuriant rainforests of Sumatra, Kalimantan and Sulawesi, to the savannah grasslands of the Nusatenggara islands to snow-capped peaks of West Papua.