Limbungan Lake, Riau

Limbungan lake was originally just a water dam for irrigation purposes. Since the location is surrounded by hills with beautiful natural scenery, this artificial lake developed into a tourist attraction of water for the residents Pekanbaru City and surrounding areas. This place is crowded on Sundays and other holidays.

Beautiful natural panorama and cool air to make visitors comfortable and peaceful to be there. Metal frame like a suspension bridge located on the lake adds to the beauty of the region. Visitors can use a motor boat or canoe to paddle around the lake is surrounded by green hills, so it is suitable as a tourist destination tirta.

Abang Island near Batam, Rare Coral Reefs in Crystal Clear Waters

Beautiful underwater gardens featuring fascinating coral reefs decorated with various shapes, sizes, and colors of many sea creatures, that is the view that awaits snorkelers and divers under the crystal clear waters of Abang Island, south of Batam in the province of the Riau Archipelago.

Abang Island is surrounded by many other small islands, most of which are conservation areas for coral reefs, while the main island of Abang only measures around 10 square kilometers. With relatively shallow waters –around 15 to 18 meters deep- this fascinating underwater wonder is a perfect spot for both diving and snorkeling. Its beauty is often compared to that of the waters around Komodo Island National Park, Bunaken, and Raja Ampat, since COREMAP (Coral Reef Rehabilitation and Management Programs) itself  has also designated the area as site for a special underwater coral reef observation center.

Shop Till You Drop @ Malioboro, Yogyakarta

Malioboro is the most famous street in Yogyakarta. Located in the heart of Yogya, this is the city’s main street, and was once the ceremonial avenue for the Sultan to pass through on his way to and from the Keraton. During such occasions Malioboro would be festively decorated with flowers. Some say that the name Malioboro” derives from the name of the British governor Marlborough from the era when Britain ruled the archipelago, between 1811-1816.

Near the north gate of the Keraton or palace are grand Dutch colonial buildings that are now the Central Post Office and the Bank Dagang Negara. Walking further north is the well laid out State Guest House, which was once the home of the Dutch Resident, but which after Independence became the presidential palace when Yogya was the capital of the young Republic. President Soekarno stayed here between 1946-1949. 

Banda Aceh | Spiritual Center Among Pristine Rainforests and Underwater World

Its auspicious position on the tip of the westernmost point of the Indonesian archipelago has made the town of Banda Aceh a recognized transit point as well as a hub for education, commerce, and government. The Aceh Darussalam Kingdom was established by Sultan Johan Syah in 1250AD following the disintegration of old Hindu-Buddha kingdoms like Indra Purba, Indra Purwa, Indra Patra, and Indra Pura.

The capital city of the Aceh Darussalam Kingdom was Banda Aceh Darussalam. Following 70 years of battles with the Sultan the Dutch changed the name into Kutaraja. The town was eventually declared Banda Aceh in 1962. As one of the oldest cities that embraces Islam, daily life in Banda Aceh today is still enormously influenced by Islamic lifestyles.

Ora Beach The Beauty Of Hidden Beach In Maluku

Ora Beach is one of the best beaches found in Indonesia, located in the village of Saleman, District of North Seram, Central Maluku. The ora beach has a resort that is the only inn that stood just above Ora Beach that is Ora Beach Resort. At Ora Beach Resort, there are 6 pieces of wooden cottages with thatched roofs and every cottagenya can accommodate up to 3 people.

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Renting cottages and holiday houses is popular among foreign visitors to Indonesia. Actually, in 2011 foreign visitors counted for approx. 80% of vacation home rentals in Indonesia. 

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Tanjung Bira Beach – South Sulawesi

The beach in Tanjung Bira is absolutely undoubted. It is clean, neat and well managed, one of tourist destination in south part of Sulawesi. It lies in the district of Bulukumba which is known as Butta Panrita Lopi or ‘the land of the phinisi schooners’ for its long tradition in building these majestic crafts, the pride of the Bugis people. Along the way to Tanjung Bira you will see tens of dry-docks where phinisi schooners are constructed.

Activity

Swimming, diving and snorkeling are the main activities you can enjoy in Tanjung Bira. Or you can just merely enjoy the walking on its pristine beach with the wind blows your hair. You can see the sunrise and sunset in only one location. 

Tanjung Putting National Park, Central Kalimantan

Visiting Tanjung Putting National Park is something you can try on when you want to see wild orangutans and other exotic tropical animals live freely in the jungle. The park is located in the biggest province in the island and it covers territory the size of Bali. I t is a home to a great variety of inhabitants both flora and fauna.  This is a world famous natural treasure which attracts a growing number of international visitors each year. 

The incredible jungle surrounds make this an amazing place to visit if you after a truly outdoor adventure. The orangutans are undoubtedly the best known inhabitants of the park, made famous through the work of the Orangutan Research and Conservation Program based at the Camp Leaky research station. Camp Leaky is an orangutan preserve and the site of the longest continuous study of  wild animal in the history of science. 

The Lakey Beach, Nusa Tenggara Barat

Lakey Beach is a long, wide, palm-lined, white-sand stretch of beach fronted by reef. Located in the Hu’u Village, Dompu Regency, in the province of West Nusa Tenggara on the east coast of Sumbawa Island, its “left-hander” waves challenged every surfer to conquer. Among the world’ surfer community this beach already well-known, majority tourist comes from Australia, South America, and others.

Not as other waves, the wave in Lakey beach appears to sweep to the left direction. The uniqueness of this place, with its natural beauty has become a sensation, especially among surfing enthusiast. Aside from that, the sea breeze is fairly strong as well which supports the activities of surfing, wind surfing, or kite surfing.

Kelimutu Lake, Nusa Tenggara Timur

Located some 66 km from the town of Ende or 83 km from Maumere, Lake Kelimutu was discovered by a Dutch named Van Such Telen in 1915. It is a three colored crater lake sharing the same name, Kelimutu meaning ‘the boiling lake’. Each has its own color and local name, but all are believed to be the resting place of departed souls. 

The most convenient starting point to visit Kelimutu is Moni , a village close to the Transflores ‘highway’. Whereas until not too long ago visitors had to hike all the way up to Kelimutu, there is now a paved road to a parking lot where you can enjoy a 30-minute walk through a lush forest full of bird song, before entering the lake area.