Indonesia Tourism

Ujung Kulon National Park

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:44:53 PST

The Ujungkulon National Park consists of several areas for different attractions. Trekkers can enjoy the village of Taman Jaya's natural sights. Beach and water sports enthusiasts frequent

Peucang and Panaitan islands, its white sand beaches and coral reef shores hold a fascinating world of marine life. While the forest areas of Peucang and Panaitan shelters an abundance of wildlife, some of which graze and play around the lodges.

Contact Information: Jl. Ujung Kulon No 36/155A Bandung

Situ Patenggang

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:41:06 PST

One of the famous resorts in West Java, Situ Patenggang (Situ means "Lake") is located within an hour car ride to the south of the Bandung's city border. The eastern side of the lake sports a cool forest with an average temperature of 10 degrees C and is often hazy the whole day. The north side is bordered by the lush greeneries of tea plantation.

Situ Gunung

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:38:49 PST

Located in the district of Cisaat, 14 kilometers from Sukabumi, Situ Gunung is a natural lake surrounded by damar trees and provides a suitable site for camping.

Siawat-awat at Gunung Gede

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:35:40 PST

Located by the hills of Gunung Gede, the lake lies strategically near a waterfall and a hot water spring. A perfect place for camping.

Peucang Island

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:31:50 PST

The unique and delightful island of Peucang lies in clear blue waters off the north western coastline of the Ujung Kulon Penninsula. its white sand beaches and coral reef shore hold a fascinating world of marine life. It?s a part of Ujungkulon National Park.

Pelabuhan Ratu

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:30:06 PST

A beautiful beach resort with international-level accomodation like Samudera Beach Hotel, and is strategically placed near a recreational area called Karang Hawu.

Pangandaran Beach

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:27:38 PST

Pangandaran beach is the local choice for recreational heaven. Consisted of a national park, marine park, beautiful coastal sights and white-sanded beaches, it?s a perfect destination for weekend warriors.

Kayaking on Citarik River

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:25:09 PST

The Citarik River which is conveniently situated an hour away from Bandung and a short drive from Jakarta, offers a gentle I6 km run through volcanic gorges and jungle, and is an excellent introduction to kayaking. The river is fed by a spring that runs down from Mount Halimun, so it flows all year round with clear water. The best time for adrenaline-thrills is during the rainy season, October to April. The biggest rapid, Cibaregbeg, can definitely push your pulse rate up in a big flow

Karang Bolong Beach

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:11:21 PST

Ideal for sightseeing, the beach derives its name from the giant coral that has a huge, gaping hole. Hence the name Karang (Coral) Bolong (Hole).

Kampung Naga

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:07:14 PST

In spite of its proximity to modern society, Kampung Naga has retained its traditional customs over the centuries. A small village in the beautiful mountains of the Salawu District, it?s located about 30 km from Tasikmalaya.

Kamojang Peak

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:04:50 PST

Aside of being a resort, the peak is utilized as the biggest steam-powered electric generator in Indonesia.

Jatiluhur

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 08:02:03 PST

Is actually a resort around the Jatiluhur dam built for irigation and power-generating purposes. Popular among the locals for water-related fun and activites, such as boating and fishing.

Diving Spot: Panaitan Island

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:48:38 PST

Also a part of Ujungkulon National Park, Panaitan islands? rugged coastline and wide sandy beaches shelter several scuba diving reefs.

For more information, you can contact

Jl. Ujung Kulon No 36/155A

Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

+62 22 2036480

Carita Beach

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:32:18 PST

A great place for swimming, scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing, fishing, and underwater photography, this resort offers a complete set of facilities including restaurants, accommodation, motorboats, and diving equipments. Located in West Banten, Labuhan district, regency of Padeglang, which is accessible by any land transportation and takes about 3 hours drive from Jakarta.

Batu Tulis Ciaruteun

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:28:34 PST

An inscribed stone written in the Sanskrit language, it's a relic of Tarumanegara kingdom during the reign of King Purnawarman in 450 A.D. Located on the bank of the Ciaruteun river in Ciampea village, you can reach it by going along the 9-km road from Bogor to Ciampea by car, followed by trekking for about two kilometers.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII)

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:15:40 PST

Situated at Jalan Pondok Gede, East Jakarta, TMII, which literally means `Beautiful, Miniatured Indonesia Park,` shows just that. Cultures, arts, and ethnicity from all over the archipelago are exhibited in the park.
There?s also the Sky Lift cable-cart that allows a bird?s eye view of Indonesia in the literal meaning, as we can see the water plantation below us, which are cut and shaped, as a map of the archipelago.

Taman Ismail Marzuki (TIM)

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 06:53:09 PST

Located on Cikini Raya 73, Central Jakarta, TIM is the Jakarta?s cultural center, which sports performance halls, auditorium, exhibitional halls, art workshop, and a theater. There?s also a planetarium.

Museum Komodo

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 05:34:56 PST

Built in the form of Komodo Dragon, the only prehistoric giant lizards found exclusively on Indonesia?s Komodo Island. It exhibits dioramas depicting the fauna of insects and wild animals. Located at Taman Mini and open daily from 8.00 - 15.00 WIB.

Kepulauan Seribu National Park

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 04:06:13 PST

You can reach the National Park by taking sea transportation between Ancol and Pulau Bidadari, or from Tanjung Priok Port to Panggang Island. A chartered boat can also leave anytime from Ancol?s Marina.

Bidadari Island

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:57:53 PST

Located in Seribu Island, about 20-40 KM away from Jakarta, the island is accessible by motor boat with a capacity of 70 passengers, or a speed boat with the capacity of 6 passengers. Both trips won't take more than an hour.

A preferred choice for divers in the region.

Ancol Beach

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:50:27 PST

Located in north Jakarta, this beach is famous around the locals. People come over to swim, fish, sail, or ride motorboats.

Accessible by public transportation, it takes about a 15 minute from the center of the City (The National Monument). The management provides facilities such as a cottage, a bar, a restaurant, souvenir shops, a parking lot, and a motor boat rental.

Way Kambas National Park

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:43:45 PST

Way Kambas National Park (130.000 ha) lies on Sumatra's southeast coast in the province Lampung and easily reachable with the ferry from Java. It consists of swamp forest, lowland rainforest, mangrove forests, dry beach forests, Nibung swamps and vast areas of grass-land. The park is famous for his Sumatran Elephants of which a large number comes from the Elephant Training School . Moreover, the reserve supports over 270 species of birds.

Pugung Archeological Sites

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:34:33 PST

Pugung Archeological Sites Located in Pugung Raharjo village 40 kms northeast of Bandar Lampung is a site of megalith and pre-historic

Ubud

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:13:11 PST

The center of Balinese painting, Ubud?s Museum "Puri Lukisan" has a permanent collection of modern works of Balinese art dating from the turn of the century.

Another museum called "Neka Museum" has a wide collection of paintings done both by Indonesia and foreign aritsts who used to live in Bali.

Trunyan

noreply@blogger.com (jaimok) — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 03:13:22 PST

This ancient village can be accessed from the shores of Kedisan, reachable by a road from Penelokan. People who call themselves "Bali Aga," or original Balinese who have maintained many of their old ways, inhabit the village.