Senggigi Beach

Senggigi Beach is the famous tourist attractions in Lombok. Located on the west coast of Lombok Island. Senggigi Beach is not at Kuta Beach in Bali, but once we were here will feel like staying in Kuta Beach, Bali. Coastal beaches are still beautiful, though still littered with garbage leaves because rarely cleaned. Very beautiful underwater scenery, and tourists can do such as snorkeling as the waves are not too big. Coral reefs are huge waves that towered ketengah cause rupture in the middle. There are also hotels with prices ranging from expensive economically valuable to the hotel. About half an hour by foot, the tourists can find the Batu Bolong on this beach. This is a temple built on a reef which is located on the waterfront. According to local legend of yore often held sacrifice a virgin to being fed to the sharks in this place. Another legend says the early days, many women who spread far from this place into the sea because of a broken heart. From this place also seen Mount Agung in Bali. Not far from Batu Bolong contained the tomb of a scholar. It is a sacred place for believers Wetu Telu. Senggigi Beach, located on the north ward, is the most popular beaches and famous for its beauty. The beach is located 12 kilometers northwest of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara (NTB), Lombok, extending almost 10 km long with white sand that seems to tempt you to sit on it and for a moment forget all your life routine, traffic density cities, and inhale fresh air to enjoy the blue sea views and enjoy the sunset beautiful shades of green in

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prambanan temple

Prambanan is a stunningly beautiful building built in the 10th century during the reign of two kings, and Rakai Rakai Pikatan Balitung. Rose as high as 47 meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire to show Hindu triumph in Java. This temple is located 17 kilometers from downtown, in the middle of an area that now functions as beautiful park. There is a legend that Javanese people always tell about this temple. Once, a man named Bandung Bondowoso loved Roro Jonggrang. Because of love, Jonggrang asked Bondowoso make 1000 temples with statues in one night. The request was nearly fulfilled Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire that created an atmosphere like the morning. Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang be a statue of 1000 because he felt cheated. Prambanan temple has three main temples in the main page,namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The three temples are symbols of Trimurti in Hindu belief. All of them face east. Each main temple has accompanying temple facing to the west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are 2 temples wedge, 4 temples color and 4 corner temples. In both there are 224 temples. Entering the Shiva temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find a room 4. One main room contains a statue of Shiva, while the other 3 rooms each containing a statue of Durga (Shiva's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesha (Shiva's son). Durga is touted as the statue of Roro Jonggrang described in the legend above. In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of Shiva temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple, Shiva Temple in the south, you will only find one room with a statue brahma

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Grand Canyon - Jawa Barat

natural tourist attraction located in the Village Green Canyon Kertayasa, District Cijulang, Ciamis regency, West Java. With travel by road from Jakarta, approximately 7-8 hours drive or 45 minutes away from Pangandaran Beach marine tourism object.

This tourist attraction has a real name is Cukang Taneuh (Land Bridge), a place that has a potential range of natural scenery with a wide range of charm and attractions that could attract tourists to visit this place.

If you want to reach the destination, we are obliged to hire a boat with a tariff of Rp. 75.000/perahu with a capacity of 5 passengers. Feels cheaper if we visit with family. Lucky if we can just ride keperahu, usually on holidays this place was so crowded visited by both local and foreign tourists. Therefore, we have to queue to wait for the call numbers listed on the ticket behind the boat rental. After the ticket numbers were called then we go down to the pier to be raised above the boat. Above the boat is already using this machine there is a buoy, where the number of buoys in accordance with the contents.

So began the journey that is sure is fun. During the trip we were treated to views of the river to the left and right trees are lush. In addition, the atmosphere surrounding the river was so quiet. Sound of the wind which blew the trees and the occasional sound of birds chirping completing this challenging journey. Maybe we know this one animal, Komodo. This Cijulang river reptiles that breed. So not surprisingly, we often see these animals on the fringes of the river on his way. Animals - other animals such as snakes sacking, Monkey and the Crocodile was found here.

After spending time traveling for 20 minutes, we were treated by 2 sturdy hill. Bend after bend has been passed, we came disebuah Green Canyon cave has stalactite and stalagmite unique. It was an incredible sight, the captain was attempting to park his boat for us can go down easily. The green River Toska flanked by two towering cliffs and the cool breeze. Seemed to place it provides a welcome greeting in the Green Canyon to the visitors. Indeed, exotic places, the water that is in here quite heavy, unlike when we started our journey into the cave. Buoys attached to the plastic wrap tightly and cameras, the adventure began. EI team was swimming in the river which has a depth of up to 2 meters to go against the flow of water. Beginning quite thrilling too fun. Green cliffs look very very sturdy and stones - large, complementary beauty charisma while we're on the inside. It's a panorama that can not be spoken with words.

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Belitung Island

Belitung Islands formerly known as Billiton is an island off the east coast of Sumatra,
Indonesia, flanked by the Straits of Gaspar and Karimata Strait. The island is famous for its white pepper
which in local language called sahang, quarrying and mineral types such as tin-C (Stannuum)
quartz sand, white clay, and granite. And lately become an alternative tourism destination.
The island was formerly owned by the United Kingdom (1812), before finally switched to the Dutch, together Bengkulu,
with Singapore and New Amsterdam (now part of New York). Its main town is Tanjung Pandan.

Belitung Island is divided into 2 districts namely Belitung province, capital is Tanjung Pandan, Belitung and East, its capital Manggar.

The bulk of the population, especially those living in coastal areas, is very familiar with the rich marine life with the results of marine fish.
A variety of processed foods made ​​from fish to its daily food. Marine wealth be one source of livelihoods of Pacific Islands. Natural resources are not less important to people's lives Belitung is tin. Tin mining business has been started since the time of the Dutch East Indies.

Belitung Island residents are mainly ethnic Malay and Hokkien and Hakka Chinese descent.

Geographically the island of Belitung is located at 107 ° 31.5 '- 108 ° 18' east longitude and 2 ° 31.5 '-3 ° 6.5' south latitude.
Overall size of the island of Belitung reach 4800 km ² or 480,010 ha.Pulau bounded by the Pacific Islands north of the South China Sea,
the east by Karimata strait, the south by the Java Sea and the western border with Gaspar straits.
Around the island there are small islands such as Pulau Mendanau, Kalimambang, Gresik, Seliu and others.

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Bali Dreamland

Bali Dreamland, Land of dreams for travelers

Dreamland Beach is located in the area named Pecatu. Still in the southern island of Bali. Precisely, a few kilometers before the famous Uluwatu Temple, the holy and sacred or about 45 minutes away from the direction of Denpasar. Dreamland beach surrounded by cliffs that rise high and surrounded by large rocks around the beach. This white sandy beach, situated below a steep cliff with such stunning scenery.

The origin of the name of Dreamland in this area first because there was a housing project and tourist attraction. But the project is delayed and neglected while the villagers Pecatu who once lived as a farmer is hoping the project is finished and they could pursue other business in the field of tourism. That's why the land around the beach called Dreamland.

Dreamland beach itself is almost similar to Kuta beach, but far more beautiful and more empty of visitors. White sand and a steep gully into a view that is so alluring eyes to look at. The water was crystal clear yet still seem too disturbed and undisturbed by the hordes of tourists who frequently visit the island of Gods. Location of clean white sand on the narrow beach just below the steep rock walls, is suitable as a dream beach to enjoy the sunset or simply watch the surfers attractions. Large waves are high and in great demand by fans of surfing water sports (Surfing), even Dreamland surf spot has become a kind of new to the area of ​​Bali.

In this area are also available 'Dreamland Villa' is located very close to the beach. By carrying out the excess, provided 33 private pool for each of his villa complex. The fares of U.S. $ 262-850 per day should be used as a reference for anyone who wants to enjoy the beauty of Dreamland with certainly get luxury hotel facilities.

The journey to this beach can be reached about 30 minutes from Kuta and Jimbaran Pecatu direction. Dreamland beach area currently being developed as a tourist area of ​​Bali Pecatu Resorts complete with 18 hole golf courses, international schools, international hospitals, shopping malls and other tourist facilities. If the island resort to be your next destination, Dreamland can be a very interesting choice to visit.

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Bunaken Marine Park

Being in the Bunaken Marine Park Park District Kel.Bunaken about 7 miles from the Port of Manado which can be reached in 35 minutes from downtown by boat motors. At first Bunaken is a coral island (atoll). It covers an area of about 887.5 hectares with slightly wavy morphology conditions. Bunaken National Marine Park is one of the most beautiful in the world.

Most of the coastal area consists of mangrove forests and white sand. Sea there are hard and soft coral reefs, steep rock walls, with various shapes and colors of marine life including fish are sharks, turtles, Mandarin Fish, sea horses, stingrays, and the famous King of the Sea is an ancient fish (Coleacant) and there are many more who form a beautiful marine park. The beauty of the marine park can be seen in locations called Lekuan 1, 2, and 3, Fukui, Mandolin, Cape Paragi, Ron's Point, Sachiko Point, Pangalisang, Home Village, and East Park.

Sea where tourism and marine tourism with excursions object, namely the sea and the beach. Tourism activities that can be done, be enjoying the park by way sigtseeing (round) glass boat (catamaran), snorkeling (swim wear a respirator), diving (diving), and underwater photography (underwater photos), as well as sunbathing and sightseeing agency beach. The facilities provided at the Bunaken marine park, which is filled with boats, diving center, cottage (inn) restaurant, hall, and souvenir kiosks. Indonesia Tourist Paradise

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Bali Island

Bali is a tourism center in Indonesia. Many say that you are not yet to Indonesia if it had never been to Bali.
Bali Island is a favorite destination for travelers both from foreign and local,
this is because Bali's cultural diversity is also the natural attraction that is extraordinary.



Balinese traditional house

One form of Balinese traditional house


Broadly speaking, the province of Bali consists of several islands, the island of Bali as the largest island, the island of Nusa Penida, Pulau Nusa Ceningan, the island of Nusa Lembongan, and Menjangan Island Attack Island located on the western island of Bali. Bali Island itself is located between two large islands, namely the island of Java in the west and Lombok island in the East.



Bali Kecak Dance

Kecak Dance


Famous Bali Island has beautiful beaches such as Kuta and Sanur beach, Bali island but also has a beautiful mountainous area, located between the mountains on the island of Bali is Mount Batur (1717 meters) and Gunung Agung (3142 meters). While the mountains are not volcanoes include Mount Merbuk (1356 meters), Mount Patas (1414 meters) and Gunung Seraya (1,058 meters) as well as some other mountains. The existence of these mountains cause the area of ​​Bali is geographically divided into two unequal parts, namely North Bali by a narrow low-lying and less sloping and the South of Bali with a broad lowland and sloping. In addition, Bali province also has four lakes, namely Lake Buyan, Lake Beratan, Lake Tamblingan, and Lake Batur. The combination of topography above make Bali a perfect landscape for tourism.



Balinese Subak

Subak rice fields


Bali can be reached by land, sea and air. Since Bali is an island apart, if you use ground transportation, of course, you need a ship crossing / ferry. From Bandung / Jakarta air travel can be reached with a time of 2 hours, there are many airlines to choose from with a fairly competitive price. Whereas if you use the bus can be reached with a time of 26 hours, such as by using Bus Keramat Djati and Pahala Kencana (From the city of Bandung), at a rate of about Rp. 270 000 (in 2007). PT. Kereta Api Indonesia also sell travel packages from Jakarta to Bali.

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