Sunday, March 4, 2018

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?