java,bali,lombok,Sumatra,Kalimantan,Sulawesi ,Irian Jaya and other island
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is a country of intinite scope and contrast,a land of volcanoes and
vast lake,of white tranquile beaches and bustling cities,of age culture
and modern hotel.For the visitor ,this emerald archipelago is a
wonderlandof discoveries that of lifetimes exp;oration will never
reveal.Descruibed here very briefly are the ten main tourisme area which
escapulate the essence of Indonesia.Each region is reach tradition,art
snd craft,each reflectingits own personally with one thing inn common.
WEST JAVA All
the fascinating of West java,the magnificent bogor botanical
garden,puncak pass,the mask dane,the Palace and pageantly is wthin few
hours travel from Jakarta.In this fertile province you will find
phantasmagoria of the Bogor botanical gardens,cibodas botanical garden
linked with classical Presidential Palace ,and wild life reseve of Ujung
Kulon as home of Java rhino,do more to observe Baduy tribe in South
banten as well Carita Beach with sea calm water main destination of
Krakatau volcano in sunda Strait. From Bandung ,the provincial
capital,drive to rim of Tangkuban perahu crater,most of the south east
you will find findPapandayan crater,Kamojang crater,the traditional
Kampung Naga [ Dragon Village],and most east off Bandung ,Pangandaran
with its tourist object awaiting for you.The natural beauty of west Java
is interwined with the sound of the bamboo flute and the compelling
charm of the wayang golek puppet.
YOGYAKARTA with
its university,art studio,festival of dances drama,royal ceremonies
batiks and silver works,yogyakarta is a cultural centre of
Java.Retaining its special status of a sultanate in than Republik of
Indonesia, Yogya is proud of the heritage proved by the presence of
SULTAN'S PALACE,the great hindus temple of Prambanan,a proud example of
then ingenuity and devotion of mankind over a millenium agohere on
yogyakarta easily to shopping originaly batik , silver and antique
things,as such asKeris either ancient and new brand.Hee on moon light
night,the open air stage is transformed in to the heavenly abode of Rama
and Shinta to present the balief of Ramayana.
CENTRAL JAVA Gamelan
orchestras play pestive extravaganzas,performed againsT a back ground
of lush valleysand smouldering peaks,near mystical SOLO,the heart of
Javanese Culture,archeologist found the Java man.Temples smoothed by
times stand silent on DIENG PLATEAU,GEDUNG SONGO [NINE TEMPLES] which
are sorrounded by misty sulphore fumes that driff their terraced feet.
The broding Magnificence of the mighty 8th Century Borobudur temple has
tobe experienced to be believed.GUNUNG MERAPI [MERAPI MOUNT] One of the
sacred place also an active volcano in Indonesia inclusion part
richness tourisme object of CENTRAL JAVA. In central Java you find that
the past seems to hold you in its hand.
EAST JAVA
East Java the old land of Hindus kingdom and the home of the god of
volcanic of mount Bromo,semeru montwhere Tneggerese Villagers still make
offerimg to god of fire whom they believes lives in its staming crater.
Discover the renains of ancient temples and nature's gift in baluran
park,don't miss to visit Ijen carter with its glowing colour lake just
Hillside Baluran park.Short ferry ride from Indonesia's second
largestcity of Surabaya bring you to Madura where heart-stoping bull
races dust you your eyes and asault eardrums in a fiercemailstrom of
excitement.exotic \dances and places await you in East Java,and to relax
try the mountains resort like Tretes, Selecta,Bromo,and Paltuding of Ijen Crater srrounded . WEST SUMATRA West Sumatra the home of matrilineal of Minangkabau prople is the Charmed land of west Sumatra.Scattered trought its highland terrain are urgent lake where sailing,fishing and swimming abound.Bukittinggi is the provinces loveliest city of the' Narching montains '80 kilometres from the coastal capital.Padang it is rich in fascination:The horn-shope museum,the enchanting Ngalau Camang caves,with their hauntingcalcite formation.The immense Sianok Canyon,filled the eerie with drifting mists.West Sumatra is proudwith its traditional culture unlike any in Indonesia.
NORTH SUMATRA here the Indonesian famous lake Toba which sorround the island of samosir,the heartland of the singing Bataks a complate montains reaort comparable to any on earth,its present you with a sport,sight and melodies of life will stay with you forever,For Adventurer we offer some attraction with wild life National park of BUKIT LAWANG,which is one of home ORANG UTAN rehabilitation area,Nias surfing destination to thosesurfer lovers.On nias island , warrior still parade their prowess in fiels of stone jumping over pillars more then 2 metres high,ancient villages are still proof of its magnificent culture
BALI
Fabled Bali lies of the east coast off Java,on Bali,it is dificult to
believe your imaginationis not playing trick,one look at its shimmering
beauty.ones carress of its serenity and you may be forgiven for thinking
that you really are on the island of the God,Thosand of Hindu
temples,towerin mountains AGUNG and Batur as well green rice terraces
from the backdrop for the gentle Balinese intheir bright customs
perdorming their religious ritual or graceful dances.On Bali you stroll
along the beachesand the ride the surf of its blue waters.Listen to the
evocative sound of the Gameland and hear tales of KING RAMA.On Bali you
may find your self in love with everythings.
SOUTH SULAWESI
Sulawesi is orchid-shaped island once famous on million of classroom
maps as celebes,its coastal outline is a natural simbol for the island's
undeniable flowering beauty.In the south are Shimmering hot
spring,myriad - coloured sea shell adn butterflies.In the main city of
Ujung Pandang [Nakassar] live the adventourous Buginese seafarers whos
tall sailing ship have centuries for conquered the waves.Hidden 300
miles north is the green and yellow country of Tana Toraja.The land of
the heavenly King and hanging graves.Where the mountain people dwell in
prow-shaped houses and perform burrial ceremonies whose elaborate
richness rivals even that of Bali. NORTH SULAWESI
The fables of the south seas come to life in the northeastern arm of
Sulawesi withits endless white sandy beaches.volcanic,mountain and
lakes.the whealth of coconut and clove plantations contibute tothe
galety of thes friendly people.known for its coral reefs in un polluted
sea.The hues of marine life is a driver's dream.
Minahasa,Bollaang Mongondow,Gorontalo and sangir Talaud,each it with its
own culture and traditions tellof a pass tribal gathering and clanish
lifestyle.
THE ARHIPELAGO OF INDONESIA
In addition to ten tourist destiantion areas,Indonesia offers thousands
of fascinating islands set a beautifull Archipelago.The tranquile blue
waters belle the hurly-burly live beneath their surface.A natural
aquarium , the multy-coloured marine growth and coral beds are alive
with swiff moving fish of every hue.Snorkling in these tropical waters
is facinating experience,even for the novice.Comfortable beach cottages
under modern management are now avaliable at Maumere on flores
island.The beach is excellent for water sport in a clear and safe coral
sea.From Maumere excursion can be made to Komodo Island,the home of the
pre-historic DRAGON LIZARD.
Adventourous travellers may set their sight on the shore .Sumba offers
annual gathering of the last horsemen and herneighbouring island have
ancient traditions of making handwoven cloth.And 'of course,Maluku the
fable spice island from the day exploration are within easy reach by
air.for the Nature lover ,safary wildlife tours offer trip in to the
tropical forests of SUMATRA, KALIMANTAN andIRIIAN JAYA.
Whichever the destinationnand whatever the expectation,INdonesia has
something to offer every one.Yet often ,the best lies in the
unexpected-the pleasant surprise that come up to meet the visitor,and
Indonesia is a land where beauty may be found in the most unexpected
places.Amd serenity amids grandeur.Indonesia is still a land that not
only can enchant the sensus,but capture the heart as well
