East Java has a charm charm that can not be denied by tourists, even by tourists from all over the world. Yes, what else if not Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park? Tourist attractions in the form of a national park located in 4 districts in East Java itself has many interesting objects that should not be missed, ranging from Mount Bromo and Semeru, sea of sand, Beach Whisper, Madakaripura Waterfall, Ranu Pane, Ranu Kumbolo, others are all beautiful. Access to TNBTS is fairly easy, you just need to follow the route to Mount Bromo. Although the path is quite extreme, all will be paid off completely if you've arrived at the location.
Sunday, March 4, 2018
Air Terjun Kedung Pedut
Besides Canting Mas Puncak Dipowono, there are many other interesting places in Kulon Progo that is not less beautiful, one of them is Kedung Pedut Waterfall. Located in Girimulyo, Kulon Progo, Jogja, this water attraction is perfect for you who feel fatigue with daily routine. The sound of water gurgling plus the cool air typical of the mountains is guaranteed to make your mind fresh again. Here, you can be content to play water until the afternoon without the need to spend a lot of money. What's interesting about this one attraction is the color of the water there are two kinds: blue and white. This is because the local people are still very painstaking to maintain the beauty of their birth ground. To go to the location of waterfall (waterfall), you are required to climb the path for approximately 15 minutes. Despite being tired, all the weary will be paid when the ears have heard the sound of water gurgling from a distance. Ready for a holiday in Kulon Progo?
Canting Mas Puncak Dipowono
Still from Ngayogyakarta earth, in Kulon Progo Regency there is a tourist place that offers beautiful scenery for tourists, Canting Mas Puncak Dipowono which is located in Hargowilis Village, Kokap, Kulon Progo, one location with Kalibiru's famous natural tourism. This tourist attraction offers a view of the vast Sermo Reservoir. Here, you can also see the Wates City, Bantul, and Jogja from a height. In addition, you can also enjoy kesyahduan sunrise and sunset from Dipowono Peak. Well, for you who love photography, this one tourist spot is very mandatory sambangi you.
Pantai Siung
In addition to rich history, cultural, and culinary tourism, Yogyakarta also has many beautiful tourist attractions that are not inferior to those abroad, one of which is Siung Beach in Gunungkidul Regency, Yogyakarta. The beach is located in District Tepus has a charm that is really alluring. Not only the white sand and the blue sea water, the atmosphere on the beach is also fairly quiet because it has not been visited by many people, so it is suitable for you who want to relax refresh the mind. Just a suggestion if you want to go here, use a private vehicle because the road to the location is surrounded by limestone hills and fields of crops. Although it takes 2 hours from downtown Jogja, fatigue will be paid off once you get to the location.
Gereja Ayam
You who have watched the movie AADC 2 certainly do not forget with one spot Rangga and Love meeting, is not it? Yes, the Chicken Church is his name. This once rehabilitated church has a unique design resembling a chicken, which is why it is called the Church of Chicken. One interesting thing that we can enjoy while being here is to witness the magnificent of Borobudur temple from a distance. Not only that, this tourist spot is also a suitable point to see the sunrise accompanied by fog. A little advice if you want to see the sunrise, come at dawn.
Kepulauan Karimun Jawa
In the province of Central Java, precisely in the northern part of Java Island, there is one interesting sights that many referred tourists as a holiday destination weekend, not only domestic tourists, but also abroad, namely Karimun Jawa Island. Tourist attractions are included in Jepara regency is the most fitting point to enjoy the underwater paradise with 90 types of coral and 240 more species of fish are extraordinarily beautiful. In addition, you can also enjoy the mangrove forest and see the typical animals in tourist attractions dubbed as the Caribbean Island of its Java, such as deer, apes, turtles, a variety of bird species, and many others.
Kota Lama Semarang
From West Java, let's move to the east, precisely in the city of Semarang which is the capital of Central Java Province. Semarang itself is a city that is quite unique because it has a variety of tourist attractions, ranging from historical tours, nature tourism, cultural tourism, culinary, and so forth. Well, one of the historical sights in Semarang is quite famous and still visited by tourists to this day is the Old Town area. In ancient times, the colonial Dutch colonial heritage area is a trade center with an area of about 31 hectares. Here, many ancient Dutch architectural buildings are full of historical value, among them are Tawang Station, Tawang Water Polder, Blenduk Church, Mberok Bridge, and shopping area. Also because the city is designed like the cities in the Netherlands, the Old Town area of Semarang dubbed The Little Netherlands.
Pelabuhan Ratu
Ever heard of the legend of Nyi Roro Kidul? Yes, one of the places that is often touted as the location of the queen of the South Sea seal is Pelabuhan Ratu Beach, Sukabumi. Pelabuhan Ratu itself is the most famous beach in Sukabumi, this is not separated from the myths circulating in the community. This beach has a typical character of the south coast, namely brown sand with high waves and beach lips decorated with large rocks.
Kawah Putih
Shift to West Java Province, Pasundan Earth, Bandung, there are many tourist attractions with stunning scenery that you must visit, one of them is Kawah Putih located in Ciwidey, Bandung. Located approximately 50 km south of Bandung, this tourist attraction is a volcanic lake produced from the eruption of Mount Patuha. Because mixed with the element of sulfur, the land in the tourist area is wholly white. Interestingly, the lake here can also change color according to the sulfur content, temperature, and climate. Because it is located at an altitude of 2400 above sea level, the weather here is quite cold so you are advised to wear a thick jacket. To be able to enjoy the beauty of White Crater, you just pay the entrance ticket for Rp15.000. In the location, there are many facilities that you can enjoy, ranging from musala, restaurant, parking area, and transportation from gate to crater.
Kepulauan Seribu
Jakarta is not only about traffic jams, skyscrapers, hotels and luxury shopping centers, you know. If you want to shift a little to the north in the Thousand Islands, you will find a different Jakarta. Yes, here there is a tourist place titled Thousand Islands National Park which is not only used as a conservation zone, but also tourist attractions. In addition, the Thousand Islands also has many beautiful islands that are very suitable to be a weekend holiday destination, some of which are Kahyangan Island, Pulau Pabelokan, Bidadari Island, Onrust Island, and many others. Because the sea water is clear and white sand, this place is a very suitable spot for diving, snorkeling, and other water activities. To reach the Thousand Islands, you have to cross using the boats provided at Ancol Harbor for a 3 hour journey.
Pulau Peucang
Once satisfied exploring the land of Sumatra, let's cross to the south, namely Java. At the westernmost tip of Java itself there is an interesting sights that should not be missed, namely Peucang Island. The island is located just east of Ujun Kulon National Park and has such a charming landscape. On the island that has been approved into UNESCO cultural heritage site you can easily find various flora and fauna typical Banten, such as deer, Java bull, green peacock, langurs, and so forth. To be able to enjoy the white sand and blue sea Peucang Island, you need to go through the ferry docks located in District Sumur (about 9 hours from Tangerang). But believe me, fatigue will be paid off once you set foot in this hidden paradise owned by Banten.
Taman Nasional Way Kambas
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you hear the word Lampung? Her fragrant coffee and her famous elephant captivity? Yes, no one, Lampung is indeed one tourist destination that is right for you who want to see the captivity of this large-bodied mammal. It is the Way Kambas National Park located in Labuhan Timur Subdistrict, Lampung. Tourist attractions run by the Ministry of Forestry was first built in 1985 and is the first elephant school in Indonesia. In addition to a place of conservation and training of elephants, in TNWK there is also International Rhino Foundation which functioned as a breeding ground of extinction rhinoceros. To get here, you will only be charged a ticket of Rp30,000 per person. Very cheap, is not it?
Pantai Parai Tenggiri
You must have seen the phenomenal film Laskar Pelangi is set in Belitong Island, is not it? In addition to the story line, what is interesting about the movie? Yes, of course the location of the shoot. In Belitung (local people usually call it Belitong) there are many beautiful beaches with stones as big as the house spread on the beach, one of them is Parai Tenggiri Beach. In contrast to other beaches in general, Parai Tenggiri has a sloping beach structure with turquoise sea water and soft white sand. Not only that, the calm beach waves are also the reason tourists are happy with swimming activities. In addition to swimming, you can also fishing, parasailing, diving, snorkeling, and much more. Come on, holiday to Bangka Belitung!
Museum Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin
In addition to the famous pempek submarine is delicious, Palembang also has many interesting sights to visit, one of which is the Museum of Sultan Mahmud Badaruddin. This historic sights are located near the tourist area of Kuto Besak Fort. Museum consists of 2 floors is an old building of the Dutch relics. Here, you can find a diverse collection of unique objects from various branches of science, ranging from archeology, biology, ethnography, fine arts, ceramics, to numismatika which until now still well maintained. Not only that, you can also see the collection of ancient money, traditional clothes, model house limas, songket, musical instruments, and so forth. This place itself is opened from 08.00 am to 16.00 pm.
Fort Marlborough
If by chance you are in Bengkulu and enjoy historical sights, try visiting Fort Fort Marlborough, located in Segara Bay, Keling Garden, Bengkulu. Little information, this building is a British heritage fort and was built by the EIC (East India Company) in 1713. The initial purpose of building this castle is as a point of British defense from enemy attacks. According to the story, Fort Marlborough Fort is the second strongest stronghold in the Eastern region ever built England. After changing hands from the British government to the Netherlands, the Netherlands to Japan, Japan to Indonesia, until again occupied by the Dutch, this fort was finally officially managed by the local Department of Education to be restored and used as a cultural heritage. If you intend to come here, come between 08.00 am and 17.00 pm, because this tourist spot is only open to the public during these hours.
Candi Muaro
During this time, two of the most widely known temples in Indonesia are Prambanan and Borobudur temples. But you know, that in the land of Jambi there is also a complex of the largest Hindu-Buddhist temple in Indonesia? Yes, Muaro Jambi temple is named. This historic sights are a blend of the heritage of the Kingdom of Sriwijaya and the Kingdom of Malay and is estimated to have existed since the 11th century AD. The place is interesting and rich in historical value make Muaro Jambi Temple was inaugurated as an Integrated History Tourism Area (KWST) in 2012 ago by former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono. Not only domestic tourists, a few years later foreign tourists began to arrive in order to witness firsthand the place that used to be used as one of the centers of Buddhist worship Tantri Mahayana in this country.
Anambas
In the Riau Islands, there is one tourist attraction with a natural landscape that is so charming and not to be missed when visiting here. Yes, what else if not Anambas Islands? Just like Raja Ampat, a tourist attraction that in 2013 has been awarded as the Best Tropical Islands in Asia CNN version is indeed save so much beauty that has not been touched human hands. The blue sea with its soft white sand and beautiful coral reefs is guaranteed to bewitch anyone who visits here. It is said that so beautiful, the scenery here to beat the Maldives! Ready to take a vacation here?
Sungai Kampar
Ever imagined not how it feels to surf in the river? Yes, so far we are familiar with surfing alias surfing as a water sport that can only be done on the beach with big waves. If you play to Riau, all the above theories will be easily refuted. Because, in Riau there is one tourist spot that is very fitting to be surfing arena with friends, namely Kampar River. Famous for its Bono waves that can reach a height of 6 meters, the river is located in Teluk Meranti, Palalawan regency, Riau, this is a suitable destination to satisfy your surfing desire. Many foreign surfers who are willing to come all the way to Riau in order to conquer the waves of the river that is located exactly on this equator. How, interested in testing the adrenaline here?
Ngarai Sianok
If you are satisfied exploring the land of North Sumatra, now your turn to set foot to West Sumatra, precisely in the city of Bukittinggi. Yes, the city with a hilly nature relief is indeed has many beautiful sights that pity to miss, one of which is the Sianok Gorge. For the uninitiated, the Sianok Gorge is a narrow valley with steep cliffs around it. In the middle of this valley is a small river that makes the view more amazing. Here, besides cycling, trekking, or a light stroll, you can also sit back to enjoy the serenity offered by the Sianok Gorge. Because of the calming atmosphere that this tourist spot is also called the Silent Valley. If you have a chance to explore Bukittinggi, do not forget to stop here
Danau Toba
You certainly are familiar with this one tourist place, is not it? Yes, the beauty of Lake Toba with Samosir Island in the middle indeed managed to attract the attention of tourists, not only local, but also international. Lake Toba itself is a giant lake formed due to volcanic activity. This lake has a length of 100 km and 30 km wide and is touted as the most beautiful volcanic lake owned by Indonesia. Not only exciting lake tour, visitors can also explore the pine forest area around the lake, enjoy the hot water baths, and play around the waterfall. Already? Wait a minute, in Samosir Island there are 2 tourist villages that also did not escape the attention of tourists, namely Tomok and Tuktuk. In Tomok, you can visit the tombs of King Sidabutar, the Batak Museum, and see the Sigale-gale puppet show. Want to spend the night here? There are many cheap lodging in Tuktuk that you can make reference. Complete, right?
Pantai Sumurtiga
Let's start exploring from the westernmost tip of Indonesia, Sabang. Here there are many interesting sights that you must visit, one of which is Sumurtiga Beach located in Sabang City, Aceh Province. This white sand beach has a long coastline with blue sea water, complete with coconut trees scattered along the beach. No wonder many people call Sumurtiga Beach as Hawaii its Sabang. In addition to surfing and enjoying the underwater beauty with snorkeling ria, you can also stay in the cottages are mostly found around the beach. Fun, is not it?