Indonesia Tourism

Lawang Sewu - Central Java Tourism

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:44:00 +0700

Lawang Sewu is a building in Semarang, Central Java, which is the office of the Nederlands-Indische Maatschappij Spoorweg or NIS. Built in 1904 and completed in 1907. Tugu Muda is located at the first roundabout called Wilhelmina Plein.

Local people call it Lawang Sewu (Thousand Door). This is because the building has a lot of doors (in fact the door that there was not until a thousand, maybe also because the window height and width of this building, people also consider it as a door).

Ancient buildings and stately two-story was used as an office after the independence of the Railway Bureau of Indonesia (DKARI) or now PT Kereta Api Indonesia. Also never been used as an Office Facility Board of the Regional Military Command (Kodam IV / Diponegoro) and Regional Office (Regional Office) Department of Transportation, Central Java. During the struggle of this building has its own historical record of events during a five-day battle in Semarang (14 October to 19 October 1945) in this old building became the location of a great battle between youth AMKA or Youth Train against Kempetai and Kidobutai, Japan. Therefore, Semarang City Government Mayor SK 650/50/1992, embodying Lawang Sewu as one of 102 ancient or historic buildings in the city of Semarang, which should be protected.

When this 181-year-old building is empty and notorious as a haunted buildings and spooky. Occasionally used as a place of exhibition, among them Expo.Pernah Semarang Tourism Expo and there is also a discourse that wants to turn it into a hotel. In 2007, the building was also used to film with the same title with the building.

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Songgoriti Temple

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:04:00 +0700

Songgoriti is located in Songgokerto village, Batu district, under the hillside of Mount Panderman and has a hot spring pool. There is temple Songgoriti and Ganesha Statue as the empire omission of Singosari and Dutch era. Songgoriti Temple is located in a dale dissociating between mountainsides of Arjuna with mountainside of Kawi. This temple has built with a hot spring, which had believed able to heal various diseases. Seen from its simple architecture style, this temple classified as eldest temple in Central Java and the decoration described Central Java manner.

Songgoriti tourism object is surrounded by nature scenery, so that it has fresh and cool air. This object is very interesting for anyone who wants to walk around for having relaxed or feel the real nature nuance.

Supo Temple Songgoriti
Temple is located in Songgoriti sub-village, Songgoriti village, Batu district. This old temple is located in Songgoriti tourism area and often visited by many tourists. Supo Temple is a heritage temple of mojopahit and believed by society around as place to wash heirloom thousands years ago. It is facilitated with; warm pool, swimming pool, hotels, villas, flower kiosk, souvenir shop, etc.

BATU NIGHT SPECTACULER (BNS)

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Fri, 9 Mar 2012 16:43:00 +0700

Batu Night Spectaculer (BNS) is a Amusement park for entertainment and family recreation in the evening presented a very interesting week in the city of Batu, East Java. An exotic panorama of mountains, where games and hobbies such as delivery vehicle for garden lanterns, ghost hunting, the playing of up to four-dimensional cinema. Batu Night Spectaculer (BNS) are recreational, exclusive and spectacular. "All recreational rides and games we deliberately suguhkan for the community to complement the beauty of the night is more fascinating," said Hary Cahyono Director of Operations PT Mutiara Indah Prosperous, owner and manager of BNS.

Batu Night Spectaculer (BNS) is a concept of modern entertainment and family recreation in the City of Stone Travel in the evening. The concept of an integrated family entertainment atmosphere with a blend of the concept of a mall, market, games, sports, and entertainment in one place and the new space. Located on Highway 200 Oro-Oro Ombo, Oro-Oro Ombo village, Batu, East Java, tel (0341) 5025111, 5.02558 million.

By presenting the more exotic and exclusivism in the evening, BNS getting rolled and bounced like a balloon glow that shot into the air to decorate the charm of Stone Town Tourism. Imagine, visitors can enjoy all the facilities available at BNS. By ticket only Rp. 12.500, - per person, visitors are able to enter and walk around in an atmosphere full of entertainment, as well as perpetuating themselves by shooting with a camera or a video game miscellaneous background sparkling beauty of the miniature world of sights that are emitted by the lamps 'neon'. Even the visitors can take pictures with stars Rock'n Roll legend Elvis Presley.

All Vehicle For Any Age

Any kind of amusement rides at the BNS reserved and can be enjoyed by all ages, from children to adults. Except for special vehicles such as the adult in the middle of the night and Live Music Café 'After Me'. BNS includes a variety of rides on Carnival and Games Room, Night Market, Food Court, Café and Resto, Circuit Race, Cinema 4 Dimension, ghost house, Observatory Deck and Lantern Garden.

PAPUMA BEACH JEMBER

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Thu, 8 Mar 2012 07:51:00 +0700

Papuma Beach is one of the major tourist spot Jember has been developed by East Java Perhutanioffice II. Papuma beach is a natural attraction combines the authenticity of the charm of the beach and forest. Papuma beach is located 37 km south of Jember, Bromo Ijen · track located in Bali. This beach has an area of 25 acres, when viewed from above, looks like an elliptical arch. White sand beach complete the image resembles an egg.

Administratively, this beach in the Village area Lojejer, Wuluhan Jember district, East Java, about 235 kilometers from the city of Surabaya.

Shorelines Papuma Cape Papuma early peak and a 25 kilometer circular. Lush trees neatly lined up tightly along the edges, like the memorial to the beach which makes the gods. When visiting a land sea breeze, the wind blowing through the cracks of the reef cause such a unique voice of the gods who cast a spell to keep the beauty of the beaches in order to remain sustainable.

Generally, the composition of forest vegetation Papuma Coast consists of two layers. The first layer consists of pandanus plants, lilies, and babakoan. While the second layer, the rows of trees larger than the type Nyamplung, sea hibiscus, and ketapang.

Natural impression is far more thick with wildlife found sunbathing on the beach, such as monitor lizards, jungle fowl, wild boar, porcupines, armadillos, deer, monkeys, long-tailed monkeys, yellow monkeys, and so forth.

In addition to natural scenery with a bunch of rocks in the sea and soft white sand along the beach you can enjoy anytime, Coast charm Papuma another tour presents further confirmed that the composition of the tour is hard to beat perfection.

Papuma that carries the natural beach and coastal forests, does not mean abandonment of public facilities based on modern society. Managing in developing a balanced common tools, such as playgrounds, campsites, mushala, toilets, parking, gazebo. In fact, care home equipped with air conditioning.

Papuma beach is one beach that has great potential to be developed in Jember. Therefore, the infrastructure must be improved to get there. Jember, Papuma Coast can be contacted during the course of an hour. However, public access to the beach Papuma quite difficult due to lack of public transportation to the beach.

Where To Travel..

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 18:52:00 +0700

The truth colour of indonesia with many great places either traditional,modern,culture.i think is jogja great place to be visit coz i've been there several time and i'd really love the parangtritis beach exspecially when sunset so beautiful gorgeouse.borobudur,prambanan,mendut,both temple is great too.i've visited to magelang just near to borobudur magelang is popular with merapi ,there's so many mountain around so beautiful with cool weather just like winter soltice,this place is fresh air and the water just so clean,clear.wit a lot trees around,rice field.is really worth to be visit.there's also place name DIENG LAKE great panorama with rainbow colour you really can found 7 colour water so great but rather risky just remember you must serve yourself clean if you go to this place because it's really related with spiritual just like bali.toba lake in north of sumatera,west of sumatera also great place the most cleanes place in indonesia.bogor in west java,pujon forest is in east java just near to surabaya both bogor either pujon forest is the coolest place clear air area.there's still a lot of place but i could't tell just to much great places.hope you will found unforgetable memory if you go there the new adventure.

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NGEBEL LAKE PONOROGO

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 13:41:00 +0700

This lake called Lake Ngebel because at Ngebel districts. It is located about 24 km north-east of Roxburgh, East Java. Ngebel this lake on the slopes with a height Wilis 734 meters above sea level and temperature of 22-32 Celsius.

With a surface area about 1.5 km, Lake Ngebel surrounded by a road along the 5 km. This lake has an amazing panorama, cool air with the natural conditions of the girl who kept one million potentials to be dug. We can also meet with a variety of fruits such as durian, mangosteen, pundung, etc.

In the lake also spread a variety of fish, one of which is a protected fish varieties. This Hampala fish or a local person named Ngongok fish. For that purpose, accommodation facilities are also available which is for visitors who want to spend the night. The facility is managed by local governments and private companies. According to the legend that developed in the community, Lake Ngebel formed based on a story about a monster named "New k-ping".

When taking the snake to meditate and he accidentally cut by local people for food. Mysterious snake turned into a child who later visited the community and create a contest to lift the rib cage is riveted by her to the ground. Not even a successful implementation.

After that he pulled out of this rib, and rib holes out of the water which is then pooled into a large pond and a lake Ngebel. Ngebel lake seems to have an important role in the history of Ponorogo, because one of the founders of Ponorogo, Batoro Katong, prior to the greatness of Islam in the District Ponorogo have removed them in the pond near Lake Ngebel. At this time, known as the pool / Kucur Batoro.

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COBAN PELANGI (WATERFALL)

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Mon, 5 Mar 2012 11:02:00 +0700

Nature Coban Pelangi is located in the district of Malang, East Java, precisely in the District Poncokusumo. Malang is a major tourist destination in East Java Province. And feasible if the dubbed The Truly East Java. And the District of Poncokusumo offers amazing natural attractions and is located at the foot of Mount Semeru.

Semeru mountain landscape presenting the charm of nature's most stunning in Java. The river that flows between the mountains gemunung, ultimately creating a very beautiful waterfall, Coban (waterfall) Pelangi. The falls are on track to Mount Bromo and Semeru, exactly Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS).

Sights Coban Pelangi is a nature conservation zone under the protection Perhutanioffice. It's amazing waterfalls, is ± 10 km from District Overlapping and ± 32 km from the city of Malang. Coban Pelangi is located in mountainous areas with steep slopes bertopografi over 45% and at an altitude of 1200 to 1400 masl.

Coban Pelangi waterfall flows from the cliff that has a height of 110 meters. Enchantment of the waterfall can be enjoyed with a mat on the prepared field zone manager. Protection of the cottages are also being facing the waterfall.

If the weather is good, lucky visitors can see the 'Rainbow' which refract at the top - the top of the cliff. Typically, the Rainbow appeared at 10 am to 2 pm. Natural phenomena that arise due to grain falls on the wind, similar buliran - buliran fog. If still not satisfied to watch from the field zone, dip in the creek could be an attractive option. But, of course, visitors should prepare a change of clothes. Waterfall spills over the rocks rise like water splashing rain.

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GREEN CANYON PANGANDARAN

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Sun, 4 Mar 2012 19:56:00 +0700

Green Canyon, popularized by the French in 1993, has a charm that is extraordinary. A combination of rivers, green valleys, forests, and various flora and fauna. The beauty wrapped in silence, like a hidden paradise. Its original name was "Cukang Taneuh".

Green Canyon has its own uniqueness. From the boat trip itself with the traditional "ketinting" from the dock for 30 minutes we will be happy to pass the river with green water tosca (if not raining). On the way we see life on the riverbanks. Occasionally seen lizard and some other reptiles. and also the local residents are lured reply or fishing.

If you decide to vacation in the Green Canyon, you should be prepared to travel quite tiring, but fun and full of adventure, because it can be 8 hours driving from Jakarta. For those who take personal or rental car, there should be someone who can take turns driving. It is advisable to take motion sickness medicine, for those who have problems in the long journey. Green Canyon open from 10:00 until 16:00 o'clock, the boat costs Rp 70.000,-. Prepare also clothes and towels if you want to swim. Believe it or not there are restrictions for not saying dirty words and mention 'crocodile' while he was in Green Canyon. Naturally when giving tips to the crew of the boat, because they have to wait long, when you are swimming upstream.

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Indonesia Tourism

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Fri, 2 Mar 2012 13:03:00 +0700

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EAST JAVA PARK , aka JAWA TIMUR PARK (JTP)

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 15:30:00 +0700

East Java Park , AKA Jawa Timur Park (JTP) is an attraction that combines in a harmonious concept of education (Education) and the concept of tourism (Tourism) in one space and one time, so it can be a means of disseminating information about the realm of science and technology (Biology / Chemistry / Mathematics / physics), Learning Gallery Stadium which can accommodate 300 students, student Study Guide sheets props and completeness of applied science (Indoor & Outdoor) who supported them by PLN, Telkom, Rimba Raya and a number of Universities (State and private) in East Java.

East Java Park topengSerta can be a guide to deepen insight into the diverse cultures in the presence of the archipelago and the Pavilion Art Gallery in East Java.

Located on the eastern slopes of the mountain Panderman, ± 11 acres in area and altitude of 850m above sea level, and supported the presence of three new rides every year which is more entertaining and fun, visitors can feel the coolness, comfort and beauty of the panorama of the mountains of East Java background and park Stone town.

By treat (One Stop Service) East Java Park to welcome your arrival from 8:30 to 4:00 p.m. pm each day.

East Java Park restoSelain is also available in the form of outlet facilities Food, Beverage, Tourism Market, Fruit Market, Vegetable Market and the Flower Gallery. And public facilities are no less important that is mosque, clinic, Wartel, Nursery Room, Toilets and Parking representative.

East Java Park is also equipped with Club Flower Boutique Resort & Cottage Accommodation Java Park that will make you feel comfortable tour event, calm, pleasant and not in a hurry because the location is relatively close to East Java Park.

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MOUNT ARGOPURO (AKA ARGAPURA)

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 06:01:00 +0700

Argapura mountain is a mountain located on the island of Java, Indonesia. Mount Argapura have as high an altitude 3088 meters. The mountain is often called the Argopuro. Argapura mountain is an extinct volcano that is no longer active.

The mountain is part of the Mountains Iyang located in Probolinggo district, East Java. Be in a position between Mount Semeru and Mount roar. There are several peaks that are owned by the mountain. Well-known peak called Peak Rengganis / mountain Welirang (topografichen Dienst 1928). While the highest peak is located at a distance of ± 200 m in the south peak Rengganis. The highest peak is named Argapoera and marked by a monument height (triangulation).

Argapura mountain hill dipterocarp forests have, dipterocarp forests Upper Montane forest, and forest Ericaceous or mountain forests.

Argopuro mountain is famous for its impression of mystery. Unlike other mountains, climb a mountain when we will be faced with a path that stretches from the mountainous waist kepegunungan another one, climbers will not immediately see the summit of Mount Argopuro (main pucak) and Rengganis peak (peak gpopular Palin visited by climbers) . Argopuro mountain plateau surrounded by mountains. Mountain climbing is necessary physical and mental strength is good, because of field conditions that test the patience of savanna stretching and physical every pendaki.Akan but if you're lucky, you can betemu with quite a bit of peacock population in the mountain. and the water supply, do not be afraid because there are many sources of water.

Route to Mount Argopuro there are two main pathways commonly used by hikers, the first is through Baderan, or through the village of Besuki Bremi, Probolinggo. But climbers generally use an Bremi, Probolinggo to Baderan Situbondo. Some of the reasons is the path closer to the summit, also if you all want to climb a rally in the nearby mountains, commonly called Gorajen (Argopuro, roar and Ijen).

SIPISO - PISO WATERFALL

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 00:07:00 +0700

Sipiso-piso Waterfall is a natural tourism area which is located not far from the village community settlements Tongging Sub-Brand, Karo, North Sumatra Province. Can say, visiting this village is no different from a trip to Niagara-piso Sipiso. Geographically, the village on the plains Tongging lower, while Sipiso-piso Waterfall is located in the hills higher than Tongging Village. This waterfall is located at an altitude of approximately 800 meters above sea level (asl) and is surrounded by green hills covered with pine forests since.

Name of the waterfall that is managed by the Government of Karo Regency has specific meaning. As mentioned in the New Indonesia daily news voice, that Sipiso-piso piso meaning comes from the blade. The swift waters which fall from the hill above the one hundred meter altitude is diperumpamakan like-bladed sharp knife. In addition, a steep cliff when viewed from the top of the hill make a local call from Tanah Karo piso.

During its development, attraction in Tanah Karo began to be developed and promoted to other regions, including Sipiso-piso waterfall itself. Though as there is competition among the attractions, this remains a positive value for each object to be encouraged to grow and be able to attract as much as possible. For example, in the village of Tongging has recently been established Faith Park (TWI). Nevertheless, the TWI is said to absorb the attention of more tourists to come, charm-piso Sipiso still will not be replaced. How not, this waterfall is but one of the highest waterfalls in the many waterfalls in Indonesia, such as Niagara Tinoor in Tomohon, North Sulawesi Province or Grojogan Sewu, in Central Java province.

Of all that, Sipiso-piso remain special. Separated by only a distance of 35 km from the famous tourist city in Indonesia, the City Berastagi, Karo District, and only requires about 45 minutes from the city of Medan, North Sumatra province capital, Sipiso-piso Waterfall proved capable of Karo's reputation as one of the goals domestic and foreign travelers. Tonggo Simanungsong, a lover of travel, said that many foreign tourists who visit Sipiso-piso Waterfall originated from Malaysia, Singapore, France, and Holland (http://tonggo.wordpress.com/). For local tourists, panorama in Tongging is already very well known, some say even this news has got to santero world for its natural beauty is stunning.

MUSEUM SATWA ( WILDLIFE MUSEUM )

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 07:15:00 +0700

Museum Satwa is a recreation area located in Batu, East Java. This tourist attraction is located about 20 km west of Malang and is now one of the new icon tourism in East Java. Wildlife Museum is part of Java Park 2. The museum presents the preserved animals and ancient fossils are imported from various countries across the continent, such as the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Arctic, and Antarctica. In accordance with the objectives of the establishment that is as Ex-Situ Conservation Society Wildlife, then all the animals preserved in the Museum of Wildlife acquired not intentionally hunted but preserved from animals that have died. Moreover Wildlife Museum also presents a replica of ancient animals such as Apatosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Mammoth, and other replicas of ancient animals.

Museum Satwa Collectoins

As the name implies, the collection is on display at the Museum of Wildlife is a good variety of animals that exist in the country or abroad and the collection of animals that are still existing and extinct animals. Wildlife on display is certainly not in a condition of life, but rather animals that have been preserved or reconstruction of the statue.

Preserved wildlife can be enjoyed in the form of a diorama. Within each there are dioramas of animals and their habitats. Habitat adapted to the environmental conditions of these animals. Various kinds of habitat that can be seen among other deserts, forests, snow, and other habitat. And wildlife habitat dioramas in it look real, so many visitors who take advantage of this opportunity to introduce different types of animals to their children. In addition, the diorama will also make the visitor can enjoy the beautiful scenery which is the habitat of wildlife. We will be as if brought to view in its original nature.

In addition to terrestrial animal diorama, diorama some fish. Various kinds of fish from around the world and live in a place different. Diorama fish unique look, because the diorama is able to show where the fish lives different. Fish habitat in rivers, lakes, swamps, shallow marine to marine fish habitat in the real presented. As if you were diving and enjoying various types of fish.

Source :
http://kumpulan.info/wisata/tempat-wisata/53-tempat-wisata/300-museum-satwa-batu-malang.html
http://touristattractionsgallery.com/jatim-park-2-modern-zoo-in-indonesia/museum-satwa-wildlife-museum-in-jatim-park-2-image-4

MOUNT SEMERU

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 06:53:00 +0700

Mount semeru is located in small village called lumajang. Mount semeru is the higest mountain in java, with peak Mahameru 3676 meters above sea level (masl). there are craters on top of mahameru called jonggring saloko. Mahameru is a tourist attraction that is quite challenging for the hikers. not only challenging, Mahameru has beautiful scenery and amazing scenery.

The mountain is included in the area of Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The park consists of mountains and valley area of 50273.3 hectares. There are several mountains inside the caldera Gn.Tengger among others; Gn.Bromo (2.392m) Gn. Shell (2.470m) Gn.Kursi (2.581 m) Gn.Watangan (2.662m) Gn.Widodaren (2.650m). There are four lakes (ranu): Ranu Pani, Ranu Regulo, and Ranu Ranu Kumbolo Darungan.

Flora is located in the region of Mount Semeru, but many diverse types dominated by spruce, acacia, pine, and the type Jamuju. As for the plants under dominated by Kirinyuh, reeds, tembelekan, harendong and white Edelwiss, Edelwiss that is widely available on the slopes to the peak of Sumeru. And also found some endemic orchid species that live around the South Semeru.

Many of the fauna that inhabit the mountain Sumeru, among others: a panther, monkey, mongoose, antelope, deer, etc.. While in there Kumbolo Ranu surviving wild grouse.

BANGKA BELITUNG ISLANDS

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 07:09:00 +0700

Bangka Island is an island located to the east of Sumatra, Indonesia and Islands are included in the province of the Pacific Islands. Its population in 2004 numbered 789 809 inhabitants. Bangka island is widely 11.693.54 km ². Bangka in everyday language Bangka people implies "old" or "very old", so the island of Bangka can be interpreted as "old island". When referring to the mineral content found in this area, Bangka island contains many mineral mining materials that would occur from natural processes prevailing over millions of years. One example is the tin mining materials, therefore the people call it as the island of Bangka.

Said farts can also come from the word meaning Wangka tin. Because in this region found tin mining materials, it is called Tin Islands. Because of the shift or change the sound of the language communities more closely with the island called Pulau Bangka or leaded island. According to folklore, Bangka Island has no indigenous population are immigrants from all ethnic tribes called checkmate. People still embrace animism. Then enter the Malay of the mainland of Malacca with the religion of Islam, which was developed until now.

Bangka Island is located next to the East coast of South Sumatra, bordering the South China Sea to the north, the island of Billiton in the Java Sea in the east and south, which is 1 ° 20'-3 ° 7 south latitude and 105 ° - 107 ° East Longitude extends from northwest to southeast along the ± 180 km. The island consists of marshes, lowlands, hills and dense jungle hilltop there, whereas in the mangrove swamps there. Bangka island swamp land is not so different from the swamp on the island of Sumatra, while the privileges compared with other areas of the beach is gently sloping beaches stretch of white sand dotted with granite boulders.

KOMODO NATIONAL PARK

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:30:00 +0700

Komodo National Park is located in the province of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara. This national park consists of three large islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar Island and several smaller islands. This national park land area of 603 km ² and the total area is 1817 km ².

In 1980 the park was established to protect the Komodo dragon and its habitat. There are 277 species of animal that is a mix of animals that come from Asia and Australia, which consists of 32 species of mammals, 128 species of birds and 37 species of reptiles. Together with dragons, at least 25 species of land animals and birds including the protected animals, because their numbers are limited, or limited their deployment.

Moreover, in this region there are also coral reefs. At least 253 species of reef-building corals are found there, with about 1,000 species of fish. The beauty of these reefs attract foreign tourists to swim or dive in these waters.

Despite the seemingly sparse exterior of Komodo National Park,a wealth of interesting flora and fauna inhabit both the land and waters of the Park. Komodo National Park has captured worldwide attention, not only as the home of the world’s largestlizard, the Komodo dragon, but also for the incredible marine diversity found in the rich, current-swept reefs and open water surrounding the Park.

Komodo National Park is located between the islands of Sumbawa and Flores in the Lesser Sunda Islands of Indonesia. It was established in 1980, the park was also declared a World Heritage Site and A Man and Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1986. Komodo National Park includes bothland and marine areas: The islands were declared a national park to protect the endangered Komodo dragons and their environment, as well as the biodiversity of the islands. The marine park was established to protect the high diversity of marine life in the waters surrounding the islands, some of the richest on the planet.

Komodo is a large creature with a giant lizard-like 2-3 m in length and weigh up to 165 kg, or 100 kg on an empty stomach. Although it looks scary, dragons are not animals are active hunters, they are predators who wait. In the wild, Komodo dragons usually hunt prey that is weak or has been injured. They only need one bite to paralyze their prey. After stalking its prey, sometimes for days, dragons will eat prey that was dying.

Although large in size, scaly, sharply hoofed, forked tongue protruding, and the ancient form, but you do not need to be afraid of it as sordid as it is for every visitor including you who want to see these animals will be accompanied by rangers at the same time as the handler. You just follow the instructions and suggestions are all these experienced guides.

WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 11:56:00 +0700

Wakatobi National Park is underwater park in Indonesia. With an area of about 1.39 million hectares, Wakatobi National Park has the potential of marine natural resources of great value, both the type and uniqueness, which presents a panorama of stunning underwater. In general, the waters have started from a flat configuration, sloping towards the sea, and steep bertubir. Varying water depths up to 1044 meters with most of the sandy bottom and rocky. The park consists of four major islands, namely-scented fragrance, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko located in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi. The potential of marine natural resources and high value Idah underwater panorama that makes Wakatobi National Park was nominated to the UNESCO to be one of the World Heritage Site.

In 1994, several people joined in the IPB team conducted a survey in Wakatobi. From the results of a survey they did was revealed, that in the Wakatobi there is a wide range of subsea natural resources, such as coral reefs and various marine animals. Because it has a natural wealth under the sea, the region presents a panorama of the sea that is so charming and wonderful as a place to dive. After carefully studying the results of IPB team's findings, the Minister of Forestry in 1996 issued a decree that sets No.393/Kpts-V/1996 Wakatobi national park.

In the garden there are panoramic beauty of the underwater world with 25 pieces of coral reef. Coral reef can be found approximately 112 species from 13 families, located at 25 points along the 600 km coastline. The types of corals are:

Acropora formosa
Hyacinthus
Psammocora profundasafla
Pavona cactus
Leptoseris yabei
Fungia molucensis
Lobophyllia robusta
Merulina ampliata
Platygyra versifora
Euphyllia glabrescens
Tubastraea frondes
Stylophora pistillata
Sarcophyton throchelliophorum
Sinularia spp.

In addition to the beauty that is served by a wide range of coral reef, the park also has a variety of fish species. Fish species richness of this national park which is owned as many as 93 species of food fish and ornamental fish trade include:

Argus Spot (Cephalopholus argus)
Takhasang (Naso unicornis)
Pogo-pogo (Balistoides viridescens)
Napoleon fish (wrasse undulatus)
Red fish (Lutjanus biguttatus)
Rabbitfish (Siganus guttatus)
Amphiprion melanopus
Chaetodon specullum
Chelmon rostratus
Heniochus acuminatus
Lutjanus monostigma
Caesio caerularea

BENTENG (FORT) OTANAHA

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:39:00 +0700

Benteng Otanaha is a tourist attraction located on a hill in the Village Dembe I, West City District, the city of Gorontalo. The fort was built around the year 1522. Otanaha fortress situated on a hill, and have 4 pieces and 348 pieces of a haven to the top of the stairs up to the location of the fort. Number of steps is not the same for every stopover. From the base to a haven I have 52 steps, to sojourn II contained 83 steps, to sojourn there are 53 steps III, IV and to stop having 89 steps. While the fort area there are 71 steps, so the total number of steps is 348.

Around the 15th century, the notion that most of the land Gorontalo is sea water. At that time, under the Government of the Kingdom of Gorontalo Ilato king, or queen Matolodulakiki with Tilangohula (1505-1585). They pick the three breeds, namely Ndoba (female), Tiliaya (women), and Naha (male). Time teens, Naha wandered into the country side, while Ndoba and Tiliaya live in the kingdom. One time a Portuguese sailing ship stopped at the Port of Gorontalo food ran out, the influence of bad weather, and disruption of a pirate. Their faces to the King Ilato.

The meeting produced an agreement, that in order to strengthen the defense and security of the country, will be built or established three forts on the hills Village Dembe, Western District of the City today, namely in 1525. Apparently, the Portuguese captain and only manipulated the forces Ndoba Tiliaya when will repel pirates who are disrupting fishing in pantai.Seluruh people and troops, reinforced Tiliaya Ndoba and four Apitalau, got up and urged the Portuguese to leave the land immediately Portuguese Gorontalo.Para nakhkoda leaving the Port of Gorontalo.Ndoba and Tiliaya appear as two prominent women fighters then immediately surrounding residents prepare to fend off enemy attacks and the possibility of a war that will terjadi.Pasukan Ndoba and Tiliaya, reinforced by the navy, led by the Apitalau or 'sea captain', ie Apitalau Lakoro , Pitalau Lagona, Apitalau Lakadjo, and Apitalau Djailani. Around the year 1585, Naha rediscover the third fort. He marry a woman named Ohihiya.Dari this couple was born two sons, namely Thigh (Pahu) and Limonu.Pada time of war against migrants Hemuto or group leader through the north path. Naha and Thigh Hemuto died fighting.

Limonu exacting revenge for the death of his father and brother. Naha, Ohihiya, thigh, and a third fort Limonu have utilized as a defensive powerhouse. With the background of the events above, it is the third fort has been immortalized by the name as follows. First, Otanaha. Ota means fortress. Naha is the person who found the fort. Otanaha means fortress discovered by Naha. Second, Otahiya. Ota means fortress. Hiya acronym of the word Ohihiya, Naha Otahiya wife, meaning fortress of Ohihiya. Third Ulupahu.Ulu Uwole acronym of the word, meaning the property of Pahu was the son Naha.Ulupahu Pahu Putra means the fortress of Naha. Otanaha fort, Otahiya, and Ulupahu built around tahun1522 on the initiative of King Ilato and the Portugal captain.

GUNUNG TUJUH LAKE

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:42:00 +0700

Seven mountain lakes located in the village Pelompek, District Ayu Aro, Kerinci regency, Jambi. The lake is listed as the highest mountain in Southeast Asia with a height that reaches 1950 meters above sea level.

Nature tourism is formed by the eruption of Mount Seven peritiwa. As a result of natural events that lead to the formation of a crater which gradually filled with rainwater. After this incident before the former was named as the eruption of Mount Seven Lakes.

The natural beauty of this region is still very beautiful. The air in this place can make tourists feel at home for long. The atmosphere is presented is also very comfortable and at ease. In some spots around the lake are like beach sand. Usually the tourists build a camp in this place to wait for sunrise. When the sunrise, tourists can see the lake with a beautiful face.

The beauty of the lake is increasing rapidly with the seven mountains that surround it. The seven mountains, including Mount Tebo Hulu, Hulu Sangir Mountain, Madura Iron Mountain, Mountain Pond, Mountain Basil, Roast Jar Mountain, and Mount Seven. In addition, the water in the lake is also a source of spring water from Mount Seven Falls, Niagara Falls Telun smoky, and Sungai Batang Sangir.

It is said that Lake Mountain Tejuh a magic lake. To belief in the lake is maintained and is inhabited by two spirits. Community calls these creatures by name Lbei Sakti and Saleh Sri Menanti.

UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:09:00 +0700

Diversity of plants and animals in Ujung Kulon National Park began to be known by the researchers, botanists Netherlands and the UK since 1820.

Approximately 700 species of plants is well protected and 57 species including such rare; merbau (Intsia bijuga), palahlar (Dipterocarpus haseltii), bengang (Lagerstroemia speciosa), luminous (Pterospermum diversifolium), ki rain (Engelhardia serrata) and various types of orchids.

Wildlife in Ujung Kulon National Park consists of 35 species of mammals, 5 species of primates, 59 species of reptiles, 22 species of amphibians, 240 species of birds, 72 species of insects, 142 species of fish and 33 species of coral. Endangered and protected than the Javan banteng (Bos javanicus javanicus), ajag (Cuon `lpinus javanicus), Javan (Presbytis Comata Comata), langur (Trachypithecus auratus auratus), deer (Cervus russa timorensis), leopard (Panthera pardus), stone cats (Prionailurus javanensis bengalensis), gibbon (Hylobates moloch), and giant clams (Tridacna gigas).

National Park The Park is an interesting natural attractions, the beauty of the various forms of symptoms and the natural uniqueness of the jeramnya rivers, waterfalls, white sand beaches, hot springs, marine parks and cultural heritage / history (statue of Ganesha, the Mount Panaitan Island mercury). All of which create an unforgettable experience for the visitor and hard to find elsewhere.

Ujung Kulon National Park with Krakatau Nature Reserve is a national asset, and has been designated a World Natural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. To enhance the ability of Ujung Kulon National Park management as a World Natural Heritage Site, UNESCO has provided financial support and technical assistance.

SERIBU ISLAND

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 05:39:00 +0700

Thousand Island or the Thousand Island is located about 45 km north of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia has a value conservation and unique ecosystem. Thousand Islands with a total of about 1180.80 hectares or 11.80 square kilometers. 15.600 population, consisting of 105 islands spread over 4 districts. The main activities of the Thousand Islands residents are fishermen.

Thousand Islands is the potential to be developed for tourism purposes, especially for Jakarta residents to escape from the sport Jakarta, Meetings, Recreation and busiest sea such as fishing, recreation, Scuba Diving, Sailing, this location is very close to Indonesia and the capital markets so that enough still quite fine. due to the sea base in Jakarta tourims purpose is not much. Several islands in the Thousand Islands is the potential to be developed and for tourism such as:

Genteng Besar
Pulau Lipan
Pulau Macan
Pulau Melintang Besar
Pulau Perak
Pulau Putri Besar [Putri Island]
Pulau Sebaru Besar and many more

This location is easily accessible from Jakarta, Ancol Dreamland in particular from. Some of today's island housing developed for the Tour as Scout Island Conservation, Conservation Program is packaged in a unique package and is suitable for students and groups will learn about conservation; transplantation of coral reefs, mangroves, sea turtles etc.

TANA TORAJA

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 03:07:00 +0700

Tana Toraja is a regency in South Sulawesi province, with Theophilus Allorerung Named regent. The capital of this district is Makale. Before the expansion, the district has an area of 1990 km ² and a population of as many as 248 607 people (2007).

Toraja tribe who inhabit the mountain areas and maintain a typical lifestyle and still show the original Austronesian lifestyle and culture are similar to Nias. This area is one of the attractions in South Sulawesi.Tana Toraja is one of the tourist attractions of Indonesia, is inhabited by a tribe that inhabited the mountains of Toraja and maintain a typical lifestyle and still show the original Austronesian lifestyle and culture are similar to Nias. This area is one of the attractions in South Sulawesi.

Buntu Kaland
Tongkonan / house where Puang Sangalla '(King Sangalla') dwells. As a resort Puang Sangala 'and also a palace where the royal government Sangalla manage' at that time, dead-end Tongkonan Kalando title "Tando tananan rainbow 'lantangna Kaero tongkonan layuk". current impasse Tongkonan Kalando be meyimpan Place Museum objects and relics of prehistoric kingdom Sangalla'.

Pallawa
Tongkonan Pallawa is one tongkonan or custom homes are very attractive and were among the bamboo trees on the hilltop. Tongkonan is decorated with a buffalo horn that is attached at the front of the custom house. Located about 12 km to the north of Ludhiana.

Londa
Londa is the steep rocks on the side of a typical tomb of Tana Toraja. One of them is located at high altitudes of the hills with caves in which the coffin-coffin set according to the family line, on a hillside overlooking the views of others are left open expanse of green. Located about 5 km to the south of Ludhiana.

Ke'te Kesu
Fascinating objects in the village of Tongkonan, granary and surrounding buildings megalith. About 100 yards behind the village there are cliffs with cemetery cemetery site dependent and tau-tau in a given building stone fences. Tau-tau shows the daily appearance of their owners. This village is also known as carving skills possessed by its inhabitants as well as a great place to shop for souvenirs. Located about 4 km southeast of Ludhiana.

Stone TumongaIn
this area you can find about 56 menhir stones in a circle with four trees in the middle. Most stone menhir has a height of about 2-3 meters. From this place you can see the beauty of Ludhiana and surrounding valley. Sesean located in an area with a height of 1300 meters above sea level.

Lemo
This place is often referred to as the home of the spirits. In the cemetery we could see the bodies Lemo yanng stored in the open air, amid the steep rocks. This cemetery is a mix between death, art and ritual. At certain times of the clothes the bodies will be replaced with a ceremony Ma 'Nene.

MANINJAU LAKE

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:59:00 +0700

Maninjau Lake is a lake in the district of Tanjung Kingdom, Agam regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia. The lake is located about 140 kilometers north of Padang, West Sumatra's capital, 36 kilometers from Bukittinggi, 27 kilometers from Lubuk cone, the capital of Agam.

Maninjau which is a volcanic lake is situated at an altitude of 461.50 meters above sea level. Maninjau wide about 99.5 km ² and has a maximum depth of 495 meters. Cekungannya formed due to volcanic eruptions are named Sitinjau (according to local legend), it can be seen from the hills around the lake form that resembles like a wall. According to legend in Minang, the existence of Lake Maninjau Bujang closely related to the story of the Nine.

Maninjau lake is a source of water to the river named Batang Sri Antokan. In one part of the lake which is upstream of the Batang Hydroelectric Maninjau Sri Antokan there. The highest peaks surrounding Lake Maninjau diperbukitan known as Puncak Lawang. To be able to reach Lake Maninjau if from the United Kingdom it will pass through the winding road known as Curved 44 along approximately 10 km starting from the morning until the Maninjau Ambun.

The lake is listed as the eleventh largest lake in Indonesia. While in West Sumatra, Maninjau is the second largest lake after Lake Batur which has an area of 129.69 km ² located in two districts namely Tanah Datar and Solok. Around the lake there Maninjau tourist facilities, such as Hotel (Maninjau Indah Hotel, Pasir Panjang Permai) as well as lodging and restaurants.

BENTAR INDAH BEACH

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:37:00 +0700

Bentar Indah is beach tourism. It is located in the side road of Surabaya – Banyuwangi it is 7 km from the east to Probolinggo it is the potensial tourism because it is the way to Bali – Surabaya – Yogyakarta – Jakarta.

Because of this, Beautiful Bentar can be developed as a Resort which still a supporting tourism ideal object. It will be built Terapung Hotel with good facilities. They are water sport, sea aquarium, play ground, swimming pool mangroves forest, fish pond and soon. Remembering between Surabaya to Denpasar Bali is only one beach recreation place as stop over. This is pasir putih (white sand) in Situbondo. Because of that, Bentar Indah will have a good prospect.

Bentar Indah is located on the main road curve, there is a hill beside it. If the tourists want to climb the hill. They will see Bentar Indah near the beach with a beautiful sea scenery. In the east mangroves forest it will be made for traditional dam. It will give fishes and shrimps seed. If you want to fishing, you must pay for taking care the dam if there is facilities. The travelling from Probolinggo to Gili Ketapang Island is not trough Tanjung Tembaga port any more, but to Bentar Indah Beach.

Sometimes in Bentar Indah beach there is something unique happens every year.
there are a bunch of leopard sharks that come every year on the beach.
sharks usually come on the beach in January to March.

PELABUHAN RATU BEACH

noreply@blogger.com (AgriCulture) — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:13:00 +0700

Palabuhanratu beach, or more popular as the Queen's Harbour Beach, is a resort on the Indian Ocean on the south coast of West Java. It is located about 60 km to the south of Sukabumi.

This beach is known to have a very strong waves and is therefore dangerous to swimmers beach. Topography of the combination of steep and gently sloping beaches, steep cliffs, pounding surf and forest nature reserve.

Because this place has its own appeal, the President established the retreat in 1960 in the Official Tenjo. In addition, at the initiative of Sukarno also founded Ocean Beach Hotel, one of the first luxury hotel built in Indonesia at the same time with the Hotel Indonesia, Bali Beach Hotel, and Convenience Stores "Sarinah", all of which use the funds from Japan's war reparations .

In addition to large and luxurious hotel Ocean Beach Hotel, in this area there are also a number of small hotels and inns, cottage resort villa resort is one of the best-selling luxury of enough tourists. Not far from the beach Palabuhanratu there are several other tourist locations. Karanghawu beach, which is located about 20 km from the city center Palabuhanratu, a coastal rock that juts into the sea and the holes in some parts of it. Corals form more like the furnace, in Sundanese called "Hawu". Other beaches are located in this area include the Coast Cibareno, Cimaja, Cibangban, Break Water, Citepus, Kebon Kelapa, and Tenjo Official.

Approximately 17 miles of beach there Palabuhanratu hot springs in Cisolok, where the water contains a high sulfur and useful for health.

Palabuhanratu around, there are at least nine points for surfing locations, namely the Stone Guram, Karang Sari, Ocean Beach, Cimaja, Karang Haji, Indicator, Sunset Beach, Waves Edge Seven to tile. Each beach has waves with its own characteristics.