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<span style="font-size: x-large;">Tanjung Bira Dive Sites Guide Overview</span></h2>
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Tanjung Bira is famous with beautiful and pleasant white sand beach. It is clean and neatly organized and its beauty and pleasantness are well known even by foreign countries. Foreign tourists from other countries visit the beach for enjoying their holidays. In the background soar up the "Puang Janggo" mountain with the more than 400 m of height and it can be reach around 40 minute by hiking.<br />
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Tanjung Bira Beach is a totally bewitching beach whose white sand is like wheat flour spread along the seashore. You can do activities such as diving, swimming, sunbathing, and snorkeling. You can also watch the sunset or sunrise in the same position. In addition, the enchantment of Liukkang Beach and Kambing Island located in the trans marine of the beach will amaze you during the visit to the destination.</div>
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Bira or Tanjung Bira is the one of tourism and marine tourism in Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Its about 5 - 6 our driver from Makassar the capital city of South Sulawesi. Tanjung Bira is located on the southernmost of South Sulawesi Province. It lies in Bonto Bahari Sub-district, Bulukumba District. It is about 40 km away from Bulukumba city.<br />
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Tanjung Bira is famous tourism and marine object both for local and foreign tourist with beautiful and pleasant white sand beach. Facing to the ocean and background soar up the “Puang Janggo” mountain with the more than 400 m of height make this place ideal for visitor stop for holiday and vacation trip in Sulawesi, especially in South Sulawesi. The beauty and comfort of the beach is well known to the world. Foreign tourists from many different countries who visited this place for a vacation.</div>
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Tanjung Bira is also offers distinguish diving typicality, compared to other dive spots in Indonesia. The type with challenging adventure; under water current, White Tip and Black Tip Sharks swarming around divers. Several dive spots in Bira are highly recommended only for experienced divers though there are also beautiful spots for beginners, those who fancy dives with proper risks especially related to the intensity of current. Bira is one of the place to passively interact with sharks; a rare spot even for Indonesia. </div>
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Beautiful white sand beaches with steep walls are eagerto satisfy your viewing pleasure. The facility here can be considered as adequate, from small inns to two-star hotel and resorts are available along the sandy beaches. You can also go for snorkeling here, in case you`re not in the mood for scuba dive, or perhaps just to walk around through the natural ambience of Bira Beach.<br />
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Tanjung Bira has a couple of good spots and some interesting coral formations including a spur at 30 meters that is often surrounded by reef sharks. Maramasa Pinnacles are located to the north of Bira and offer good diving although evidence of dynamite fishing can be seen.</div>
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Here below the most and the top of Tanjung Bira Dive Sites :</h3>
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<b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Tanjung Bira.</b><br />
Typical Composition of this spot is sand, coral and rocks, in about 30m depth you may find regular sharks, rays, barracudas, Nice hard corals and if you lucky even a hammerhead. Also thousands of fish of every color and shape are here including regal/ angelfish, checkerboard wrasse and masked unicorn fish, against a beautiful backdrop of acripora corals, gorgonian fans and sponges.<br />
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<b style="box-sizing: content-box;">House Reef Bira.</b><br />
A nice wall dive to the depth of about 20m. Coral reef on this sites dominant soft rock, lot of lion fishes here, from clearfin, spotless to zebra lion fishes and even the shy twin spotted lion fish. Also nudibranchs and lots of coral reef fishes. Whale Shark and Devil Ray usually passing here. Coral reef fish is Butterfly, Cardinal, Angel, Grouper, Damselfish, Anthias, Batfish, Wrasse, Parrot, Surgeon, Trigger, Box, Puffer, Porcupine.<br />
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<b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Stingray Bay.</b><br />
Best to dive early morning, 2 little sea mounts of around 15m with lots of red corals, anemones, eals, lion fish. Average depth 15 - 20m, bottom contour Slope, bottom composition sand, coral and rocks, coral reef dominant soft rock.<br />
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<b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Pasi Island.</b><br />
Beautiful coral garden and underwater landscape invite for photo shootings. Average depth 5 - 20m, bottom composition sand, coral and rocks, coral reef fish is Butterfly, Cardinal, Angel, Grouper, Damselfish, Anthias, Batfish, Wrasse, Parrot, Surgeon, Trigger, Box, Puffer, Porcupine. This spot is suitable for beginner.<br />
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<b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Liukkang Island.</b><br />
This spot is one of sites to see sharks, jacks, dogtooth tuna, schools of barracuda and surgeon fish. Average depth 5 - 30m, coral reef dominant is hard rock, bottom contour is slope. This spot is suitable for beginner.<br />
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<b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Bira Harbor.</b><br />
This site is located in front of Bira Harbor with the bottom composition is sand, coral and rocks. Average depth 5 - 25m, there are also wreck can be found here.<br />
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<b style="box-sizing: content-box;">East of Tanjung Bira.</b><br />
A nice wall followed by a slope which turns into the shallows. In the deeper parts (30 - 40m) there are some white tip and gray reef sharks, eagle rays and stingrays. The shallows are quite interesting too, if you take a close look you can find nudibranches and ribbon eels.<br />
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<b style="box-sizing: content-box;">West of Tanjung Bira.</b><br />
This spot offers colorful wall with a sandy bottom at about 10 - 30m. Turtles and lots of reef fish.<br />
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<b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Shark point.</b><br />
This sites lies close to the harbour. You do a driff dive on a slope and sometimes there can be quite a lot of current. A good place for big fish like tunas, trevallies, sharks and cods.<br />
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<b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Kambing Island.</b><br />
Kambing Island is located between Selayar Island (stress the second vocal) and Bira lie two islands. This sites is excellent. You will dive on a wall that drops down to at least 60m. Sometimes there is a lot of current and you have to know when you can dive and when it is better to listen to the boat captain and dive somewhere else. On the dive there were constantly sharks patrolling back and forth white tipped,</div>
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black tipped sharks on the wall and nurse sharks at the coral garden that starts from about 15m up. You will very likely to see schoools of hunting mackerels or tunas abd great trevallies as well as groups of bumhead parrotfishes. In the coral garden you might find scorpionfishes, cuttlefish or a octopus and with luck the juvenile zebra batfish. A great place for scuba diving!<br />
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<b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Maru Masa.</b><br />
Typical Composition of this spot is sand, coral and hard rocks, Manta sometime passing here. Some fish can be found here is Trevallies, Snapper, Fusiliers, Sweetlips, Tuna and many more. Average depth 15 - 25m and its also suitable for Beginner. Coral feef fish is Butterfly, Cardinal, Angel, Grouper, Damselfish, Anthias, Batfish, Wrasse, Parrot, Surgeon, Trigger, Box, Puffer, Porcupine.<br />
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<b style="box-sizing: content-box;">Black Sands.</b><br />
As well as our fantastic reefs in Bira we are always exploring new sites around Bira. A longer boat trip of around 2 hours has a some great muck diving in volcanic sand with many rare frogfish, octopus, nudibranchs and critters galore.</div>
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and conservationist, Jacques Cousteau is said to have called the
Wakatobi islands – then known as the Tukangbesi islands: an “Underwater
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Now a National Marine Park covering the
entire Waktobi District, it comprises a total of 1.4 million hectares,
of which 900,000 hectares are decorated with different, colourful
species of tropical coral reefs. For Wakatobi is widely recognized as
having the highest number of reef and fish species in the world. The
islands are also famous as the largest barrier reef in Indonesia, second
only to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. Here can be found
fringing, atolls and barrier reefs and offer more than 50 spectacular
dive sites easily accessible from the major islands. This is the
habitat of large and small fish species, the playground of dolphins,
turtles and even whales.<br />
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The island group comprises 143 larger
and smaller islands where only 7 are inhabited counting a total
population of around 100,000, while the others remain uninhabited. Most
notable are the Bajo communities, the seafaring nomads who inhabit many
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right in the heart of the Asia-Pacific Coral Triangle, in the province
of South East Sulawesi, the Wakatobi Islands offer crystal clear
pristine waters and a rich bio-diverse underwater life, a true paradise
for Divers, as this is one of 3 hearts in the World Coral Triangle that
stretches from the Solomon Islands in the Pacific to Wakatobi, and North
to the Philippines. Wakatobi alone is said to have 942 fish species
and 750 coral reef species from a total of 850 of world's collection,
which, comparing with the two world's famous diving centers, the
Caribbean Sea owns only 50 species with 300 coral reef species in the
Red Sea, in Egypt.<br />
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Situated at the end of the south
eastern “petal’ of the orchid shaped island of Sulawesi and separated by
the deep Banda Sea to its north and east and the Flores sea to its
south, the name Wakatobi is in fact an acronym of its four main
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Due to its magnificent underwater life,
Wakatobi is fast gaining worldwide attention for its quality dives that
can be made by beginners to professionals. Small wonder, therefore, that
many liveaboards make this one of their main ports of sojourn. Aside
from its dive sites, Wakatobi has many superb beaches.<br />
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The conservation group “Operation
Wallacea” is very active in this marine park, conducting underwater
research and conservation. During the Sail Wakatobi 2011 in August, the
Marine Laboratory on Hoga Beach by Kaledupa is to be officially
inaugurated. (For information visit: www.opwall.com)</div>
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The District capital of Wakatobi is
Wanci on Wangi-Wangi. Since the opening of the Matohara Airport on
Wangi-Wangi, these remote islands are now more accessible and can be
reached by flights from Jakarta or Makassar. There is also another
landing strip on Tomia island, which receives charters from Bali.<br />
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Tired of<b> </b>diving
and snorkeling? Visit the Kampong Bajo Mola on Wangi-Wangi and see the
life of the local Bajo sea nomads. There are also a number of
interesting forts on Wangi-Wangi. Five kilometers from Wanci is Fort
Tindoi, standing on top of Tindoi Mountain, while at Liya Togo Village
is Fort Lya which also has the Lya Kraton Mosque within its compound.
The fort was built in 1538 by an influential Islamic cleric called Syekh
Abdul Wahid. Other forts are the Mandati Tonga Fort and the Kapota
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Kaledupa has some of the best beaches such as the Hoga Beach, Sombano Beach, Peropa Beach, and Puncak Jamaraka </div>
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The Untete Beach at the Kulati Village
is the longest white sand beach on Tomia with endless rows of coconut
trees, where the usual fish grilling tradition is held. There are also
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Sulawesi, Republic of Indonesia-1.8479079 120.52790959999993-9.945894899999999 110.20076109999994 6.2500791 130.85505809999992tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180023413034357489.post-62687043448582228272015-04-24T07:03:00.000-07:002016-01-02T20:07:15.167-08:00VISIT MAMUJU<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Once forming part of the vast <b>South Sulawesi</b> Province, the province of <b>West Sulawesi</b>
was not officially formed until 5th October 2004. Along with the
establishment of the new province, a capital was chosen as the center of
government activities, which fell on the little coastal town of <b>Mamuju</b>,
which lies most central in this tall shaped province. Not only does it
serve as the center of government, Mamuju also acts as the main hub to
explore the hidden beauty of West Sulawesi.</div>
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Although it is the capital of South
Sulawesi Province, the town of Mamuju is not an autonomous town and
still lies under the administration of the Mamuju Regency. Situated
strategically between <b>Palu</b>, capital of<b> Central Sulawesi</b>, and <b>Makassar,</b> capital of <b>South Sulawesi</b>,
Mamuju has grown into an economic bridge between the two cities.
Flanked by a coastal area and a mountain range, the town is highlighted
with green and brownish hills to its immediate interior, and lines of
fishing boats and Mandar’s distinct <b>Sandeq</b> sailing crafts along its shoreline.</div>
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This small city also offers magnificent sceneries and relaxing ambience. Although having undergone reclamation, the <b>Manakara</b>
beach still presents a beautiful view of the Karampuang Island in the
distance, especially when the sun sets, creating a beautiful silhouette
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While the view of <b>Karampuang Island</b>
is already a spectacle in itself , the island holds much more
fascinating wonders below the waters surrounding it. Beautiful and
pristine coral reefs and schools of colorful fishes dominate the scene
right to the shallow shores, making it a perfect spot for snorkeling and
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The island itself got its name from a
local legend that says that the entire island magically emerged during a
full moon, hence the name “Karampuang” which in local language means
“The Moon”. Sharing borders with the local population who live on the
island, the rocky part of the island is also completed with shelters and
paved paths for visitors to enjoy the view and ambience of the island.
Karampuang island is also habitat to the unique giant <b>Coconut Crabs</b> (<i>Birgus latro</i>) that are known to be able to climb trees and are active at night.</div>
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Approximately 30Km away from downtown Mamuju, in the direction of the <b>Ahmad Kirang</b> <b>Airport</b>, one can feel the tranquilizing breeze of <b>Bukit Jati Gentungan Recreational Park</b>.
Nestled in a fascinating natural setting, this is the best place just
to lay back, relax, and absorb the refreshing atmosphere. The 4 hectares
area also comes with a swimming pool for those who wish to take a dip
in the refreshing water. The recreation also has 4 villas, 2 cottages,
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Mamuju Sub-District, Mamuju Regency, West Sulawesi, Republic of Indonesia-2.7293364 118.92957369999999-2.9831109000000002 118.6068502 -2.4755619 119.25229719999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180023413034357489.post-17800041565175434472015-04-23T07:51:00.003-07:002016-01-02T20:07:01.994-08:00GORONTALO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Gorontalo province mostly contains of
mountainous area that stretches form the north to the south of the
province. The Mountainous panorama of Gorontalo is magnificent. <br />
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mountains and forests are the homes of unique animals and trees. Anoa,
tarsius, maleo bird, babi rusa (deer pig) are among the rare species
that can be found here. Maleo, for instance, is a species of birds which
lay eggs bigger than themselves. While Tarsius is the smallest primate
in the world; it has approximately 10 cm length.</div>
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Meranti and Rattan trees in Gorontalo’s
forest. In the south part of Gorontalo’s sea, which is known as “Teluk
Tomini”, there are a number of small islands which spreads around the
sea. Those islands are still unsettled and beautiful white sands
surround each of them. Teluk Tomini (Tomini Bay) is a heaven for divers,
because the geographic position of “Teluk Tomini” itself, which is
crossed by the equator line, has naturally presented various kinds of
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<b>Other Places of Interest:</b><br />
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<b>Potanga Pool<br /> </b>Potanga
Pool. Approximately 4 km from the center of Gorontalo town, Potanga
pool has natural cool and fresh water, comes from the natural mountain
spring.<br />
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<b>Pentadio Resort<br /> </b>Pentadio Resort on
the north of the Limboto Lake or 12 Kms from the center of Gorontalo
City. This resort has complete spa, facilities, cottage, swimming pool
and hot spring water pool.<br />
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<b>Otanaha Castle<br /> </b>Otanaha
Castle. In the past, the Kings of Gorontalo used Otanaha castle as a
place of protection and defense. The unique of the castle applies in the
material that was used to build the castle, which was the mixed of
sand, plaster and the white part of Maleo egg. The panorama of Danau
Limboto also can be seen clearly from the castle of Otanaha, because the
castle itself stands in the top of the highland. Precisely, the castle
is located in Dembe I, Kota Barat. The distance of the castle is
approximately 8 km from the center of Gorontalo city. Beside Otanaha
castle, there are two more castles that also located in the same area,
Otahiya and Ulupahu castles. The visitor must pass 345 steps of stairs
to reach the three of the castles because of its position that located
in the top of the highland. There is also alternative way to be able to
reach the top of the mountain.<br />
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<b>Nani Wartabone Monument<br /> </b>Nani
Wartabone Monument. It is a historical monument of a local Gorontalo
hero, named Nani Wartabone. He played an important role for the
independence of Gorontalo. This monument is located in the center of
Taruna Remaja Gorontalo Park.<br />
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<b>Mesjid Hunto (Sultan Amai)<br /> </b>Mesjid
Hunto (Sultan Amai). Hunto Mosque is one of the oldest mosque in
Gorontalo (300 years old). The Mosque is located in Siendeng Village in
Gorontalo city. In this mosque, there are well and beduk (an Islamic
traditional drum) that has the same age as the Mosque itself.<br />
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<b>White Sand of Leato<br /> </b>White
Sand of Leato. The seashore with its white sand give us an impression
of ma¬king refreshment to the visitors. Watch the process of repairing
wooden boat in traditional way. The underwater life of this place is
quite interesting. The beautiful coral-reef, the unique of fishes and
sunken ship has become the attraction for the divers. This beach is
located on North Leato, about 12 km from the town center.<br />
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<b>Olele Sea Garden<br /> </b>Olele
Sea Garden is distinctive from others and has the marine resources. It
is closest diving point, only 45 minutes from Gorontalo city. Other
diving site is Lahilote Beach.<br />
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<b>Limboto Lake<br /> </b>Limboto
Lake. A village named Iluta, which is 10 km from the town center, marks
the entrance of this Lake. The unique characteris¬tic of this lake lies
on the variety of freshwater fish species, which only can be seen on
this lake. Besides, on this lake there was a landing field for the
amphibian airplane name Katelina, which carried The First President of
Republic Indonesia, Bung Karno.<br />
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<b>The Tower of Majesty<br /> </b>The
Tower of Majesty. The Tower of Ma¬jesty is a tower with 60 meters
height. On the top of this tower, there are telescopes, which are served
to explore the beautiful sight of Limboto Lake. Inside this tower you
can see many of displayed souvenir and some restaurants.<br />
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<b>Natural Hot Spring Water Bath of Lombongo<br /> </b>Natural
Hot Spring Water Bath of Lombongo which is located on Lombongo village,
Suwawa 20 km away from the town center. There are natural hot spring
water bath, cold spring water bath, playground, and the stage for art
performances. The hot water spring contains sulfur that can cure any
skin diseases.<br />
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<b>Tangga 2000 and the Footprint Lahilote<br /> </b>Tangga
2000 and the footprint Lahilote. On this tourism area, you will
directly face the beauty of Tomini Bay. This location is facilitated by
shop and recreation places. The shady coconut trees give you cooler
atmos-phere in the evening. See a huge stone looks like human footprint,
“Lahilote”, located on Pantai Indah Pohe, Kota Selatan. Historically,
Lahilote was a footprint of a man who married a falling angel.<br />
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<b>Ayuhulalo Waterfall<br /> </b>Ayuhulalo
Waterfall is located on Ayuhulalo village (Ayuhulalo means moon woods),
Tilamuta. It is about 5 km away from the District of Boalemo. Its
environment provides a fresh atmosphere for the visitor, because shady
green woods with its everlasting and fresh water surround this area.<br />
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<b>The Beautiful Boalemo Beach<br /> </b>The
Beautiful Boalemo Beach. It is white sand seashore with calm and clear
water, can make yourself comfortable and relax, swimming, boating, and
diving. Along the seashore, there are coconuts and pine trees. Moreover,
it has some luxuries resorts.<br />
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<b>Bitilia Sea Garden<br /> </b>Bitilia
Sea Garden some diving spots with remarkable beautiful underwater view.
This place is 15 minutes drive from Boalemo Indah Beach.<br />
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<b>Bolihutuo Beach<br /> </b>Bolihutuo
Beach. In most part of part of Bolihutuo beach grows giant pines tree,
it has created the cool and calm atmosphere around the beach. White sand
that spreads around the beach has made the beauty of the beach more
complete. There are also available some cottages.<br />
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<b>Bajo’s Tribe Villages<br /> </b>Bajo’s
Tribe Villages (Tilamuta, Torosiaje, Popayato) Bajo’s tribe lives in a
group and has their own culture and habit. They always make activities
on the boat and they work as a fisherman. The Bajo’s tribe that still
live in the boat is called as “Bangau”, because wherever they move
around from one island to another islands in the end they will be back
to the Toro Pantai Island to cultivating pearl and sea grass.<br />
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<b>Central of Kerawang<br /> </b>Central of Kerawang Handicraft Industry (Karawo). Kerawang is one of Gorontalo’s traditional handmade cloth.<br />
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<b>The Sacred Cemetery of Ju Panggola<br /> </b>The
Sacred Cemetery of Ju Panggola. Sacred cemetery of Ju Panggola built in
14th century is located in the sub district of Dembe I, 8 km from the
center of Kota Barat in Gorontalo city. People of Gorontalo that live
around the cemetery consider this cemetery as a sacred place because it
has a unique characteristic, related to the Islam culture. Therefore, it
isn’t surprising to find out that many of visitors do meditation around
the cemetery area.<br />
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<b>Rumah Adat (Traditional House) Gorontalo<br /> </b>Rumah
Adat Gorontalo (Bantayo Poboide) Traditional house is located in the
center of sub-district of Limboto, Gorontalo. Lite¬rarily “Bantayo”
means building and “Poboide” means place for meeting. Bantayo Poboide is
taken apart as a symbol of Gorontalo culture and also has a function as
a place for the activity that related to the art and culture of
Gorontalo.<br />
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Bantayo Poboide has many rooms and each room has a
different function, and every ornament that applies in the building
symbolized every part of Gorontalo inhabitant’s activity.<br />
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<b>Pantai Olele<br /> </b>Pantai
Olele This beach is a gate to the underwater paradise. The amazing
beauty of underwater life on this area has been recognized by many of
the divers in the world. It is proofed by the enthusiasm of the divers
who come to this area.<br />
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Bandung, capital of <b>West Java</b>
, is a great place to visit any time of the year as it’s not only
renowned for its picturesque open vista, but the town also offers many
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Surrounded by green fertile
mountains, Bandung today is Indonesia’s center for learning and
creativity. Here is the wellknown, Institut Tekonologi Bandung (ITB)
established since 1920, the university that has produced many of
Indonesia’s top scientists from engineers, geologists to leaders in
business management. Today Bandung is one of Indonesia’s most
prestigeous university towns. Bandung is also the center of Indonesia’s
burgeoning ICT technology, at the same time it is a center of arts and
artists. Every weekend and long holidays the city is filled with young
people from Jakarta who flock to Bandung to enjoy its youthful creative
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Originally
established in the late 19th century as a colonial garrison town,
Bandung soon grew into a town for wealthy planters who owned the miles
and miles of tea, coffee and cinchona plantations, fruit orchards and
vegetable gardens in the cool and fertile hills of West Java. Bandung
thus became the town of the European elite. And since this was the era
of art deco, Bandung has a rich <a href="http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/529/bandung-s-precious-tropical-art-deco-heritage" target="_blank">heritage of buildings</a>
in examplary art deco architecture. They include the beautiful Villa
Isola, - now housing the University for Education-, the Concordia, the
present <a href="http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/379/museum-of-the-asian-african-conference" target="_blank">Asian-African Museum</a>,
which was then the Society’s Clubhouse- , the main Braga shopping
center, where the Dutch colonial elite went to shop, and the
Savoy-Homann and Preanger hotels, where they would overnight and hold
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While along the present Jalan Juanda, then known as
Dago Boulevard, were the houses of the elite with their green lawns and
flower gardens fronting opulent homes. In those colonial heydays in the
early 20th century, Bandung became known as “Parijs van Java”, or the
Paris of Java, where Dutch planters and ladies paraded and flaunted
their wealth and beauty along the boulevards and Bragaweg, then the
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Today, Bandung is remembered in
history internationally as the venue of the First Asian-African
Conference held in 1955 which brought together for the first time,
leaders of 29 Asian and African countries, who declared to jointly fight
colonialism for national independence. Attending the Conference were
noted national leaders, among whom, Jawaharlal Nehru and daughter
Indira Gandhi of India, Chao En Lai of China, Gamal Abdel Nasser of
Egypt, Prince Norodom Sihanouk of Cambodia and Indonesia’s own President
Soekarno. The Asian-African Conference became the precursor of the
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Later Bandung also became the center for
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Standing some 768 m above sea level,
Bandung is today the country’s third largest city after Jakarta and
Surabaya. Since the opening of the Cipularang Toll road, which cuts
down travel from Jakarta to two hours from the previous four hours over
the tortuous Puncak Pass, Bandung has become the favourite weekend
getaway to relax and escape from the hectic pace of metropolitan
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For Bandung offers trendy fashion wear at reasonable prices at its myriad <a href="http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/387/bandung-factory-outlets-galore-for-apparel-and-leatherware" target="_blank">factory outlets,</a>
a wide range of delicious local and international cuisines, and a
distinct colonial European-style atmosphere combined with captivating
traditional arts.</div>
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To observe some of the fascinating images of Bandung, you can visit these photo essays:</div>
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Bandung is a town that offers great promise for shoppers. You may be
overwhelmed with the large number of factory outlets scattered along
Dago (Ir. H. Djuanda), Riau (R.E.Martadinata), Cihampelas, and
Setiabudi. Here you can shop to your heart’s content and grab famous
brands, trendy fashion and a lot more. Unlike the real Paris though, the
clothes here are surprisingly affordable! Looking for the new design of
jeans? Just stop by at Cihampelas street. Buy something here and their
collections will brighten up your wardrobe in an instant.</div>
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Just a
30 minute drive from Bandung and you’ll be greeted by the natural beauty
of the hills and valleys. Refresh your mind and unwind through a
pleasant journey to <b>Lembang</b>, north of Bandung. On the way, stop at <b>POM TAHU</b>
that sells the famous Tahu Lembang (Lembang tofu) and fresh milk in
various flavors. Around this area, you can pick your own strawberries
while breathing in the fresh air of Lembang and let your small kids have
fun with outdoor activities, like a mini flying fox, pool rafting, and
balloon walker. Get your adrenalines pumping by trying outbound
activities at <b>Imah Seniman</b>, Lembang. For the
adventurous, drive up the hills pass exhilarating tracks by ATV (All
Terrain Vehicle), fly through the sky with the Flying Fox, or enjoy the
many fishing spots around here.</div>
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Extend your journey and take in
celestial sights through the giant telescopes of Bosscha Observatory or
drive further up to the Tangkuban Perahu Volcano. Walking around its
famous craters (Kawah Ratu, Kawah Upas, and Kawah Domas) will be a
remarkable experience. This is one of the few places in the world where
you can see volcanic activity up close, and enjoy the local hospitality.
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Do not forget to admire Bandung’s art-deco architectural
heritage found throughout the city. This will be a good opportunity to
take a flash back in history. The Museum of the Asian-African Conference
is definitely worth a visit and is one of the best preserved tropical
art deco buildings, as are the ITB campus, the “<b>Gedung Satay</b>” governor’s office, Villa Isola, and many more. </div>
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TELUK KILUAN</h2>
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Located in Lampung Province, Indonesia, the bay is isolated from the
common crowd. I do hope it stays that way so that irresponsible tourists
or people wouldn't pollute the beautiful sea and marine ecosystem
Kiluan has to offer.<br />
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The way to Kiluan from Jakarta (our starting
point) is quite rough (not only metaphorically speaking, but also
literally). First we had to get to Merak Harbor to cross the Sunda
Strait, straight to Bakauheuni Harbor. It took around 4 hours drive to
get to Merak, then another 1 hour for the queue to get into the ferry,
and approximately another 3 hours on the ferry. Afterward, the rough
journey awaited. We had a stop for breakfast, and another to deal with
some minivan's issue. While we were stopping at Padang Cermin Village,
the local said it would require another 2 hours to Kiluan. She
was...underestimating it, I'd say (or maybe she has gotten used to the
road so much). It took us around 3 hours from the village to Kiluan. The
road was heavily damaged, hence very bumpy.<br />
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When we finally got
there, the beach felt amazing for me despite its grayish color.
Apparently to get into the villa we were staying in (and basically to
explore to some other sides of the island, or to get to other islands),
we had to take a traditional boat called "jukung" that could take up to
10 persons. When we arrived to the land, I was even more amazed by the
beautiful white sands and clear bluish green water. The villa where we
were staying in was alright, but over-packed. (the trip organizer's
business, but just saying). <br />
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I love how clear the sea is. The
water looked like it was inviting me to jump right into it. I could
actually see the rocks and corals from the surface quite perfectly, had
it not because of the ripple made from the jukung. The lagoon required
another boat trip from our villa, then we would walk up a little woods
on a hill to get to the other side of the island. It is not possible for
the jukung to get there for the wave crashes pretty hard on this side
of the beach.<br />
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From here, to get to the lagoon is another exciting
experience. You need to climb the rocks and stick to the cliff side. It
wasn't a long climb though; only took around 10 minutes. Basically the
lagoon is a natural shallow sea water "pond" at the bottom of a cliff,
which is surrounded by big rocks. Beyond these big rocks, is a raging
sea. In the lagoon, the water is quite clear and calm, yet you could
swim in it and of course, encounter some sea animals. Beware of sea
urchins and little Moray eels! But yes, you can get you salt-waterproof
cameras out and capture some beauty. Or you can simply swim and enjoy
the moment.<br />
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The next day was dolphin sightseeing hunting. We had
to take the jukung few kilometers off-shore, and waited for the wild
dolphins in their wildlife habitat to show up. That's the idea. But
unfortunately, since there were to many of us, plus the noisy sound of
the motor engine on the boat, the dolphins drifted away from us quite
quickly. I myself didn't get any shot, some of my lucky friends with
much better camera (than my lovely phone camera) got some shots of the
dolphins.<br />
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I would say the trip was enjoyable (despite of some
lacks from the organizer's side) and the beauty of Kiluan is one of the
best I've seen so far. I'm pretty sure there are more beautiful places
in this vast country, but this trip was definitely worth my time, money
and efforts.
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Lampung, Republic of Indonesia-4.5585849 105.40680789999999-8.6050459 100.24323389999999 -0.51212389999999974 110.57038189999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180023413034357489.post-49356812889826433102015-04-17T03:10:00.000-07:002016-01-02T20:05:54.645-08:00WHITE CRATER LAKE<h2>
WHITE CRATER LAKE</h2>
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Travelling south from <b>Bandung</b>, capital city of <b>West Java</b>
you will find yourself surrounded by mountains with magnificent
sceneries, a rolling evergreen landscape of neatly cropped tea bushes,
clumps of tropical forests, and misty hilltops. Amidst this fascinating
setting, a surreal beauty radiates from an enchanting crater lake known
as <b>Kawah Putih</b> or literary translated means the <b>White Crafter</b>.</div>
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Kawah Putih is located near the charming little market town of<b> Ciwidey</b>, approximately 50 Kilometers south of Bandung. The Crater Lake is one of two craters of <b> Mount Patuha</b>, with the dry Kawah Patuha or the Patuha Crater located 600 meters to its northwest, being the other.</div>
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Stepping into Kawah Putih is like
entering a different realm. As the name suggests, the Crater Lake and
its surroundings are dominated by a pale white color which radiates a
rather hypnotizing ambience. The vast dormant volcanic crater is filled
with surreal turquoise-colored water. On sunny days, the color of the
lake is stark and bright, while on cloudy days, the entire crater can
be shrouded in mist, which presents its own mystical beauty. The
tree-clad cliffs surrounding the crater reach around 2,500 meters above
sea level and make for a stunning backdrop, especially when the clouds
start to roll in. The altitude here brings with it chilly temperatures,
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The lake is said to have been first documented in 1837 by <b>Dr Franz Wilhelm Junghuhn</b>,
a German botanist who carried out a considerable amount of research in
Indonesia until his death in 1864 in Lembang, located just north of
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At the time, there were various local
stories about the history of the area. Birds were said to avoid flying
near the region and some were even found dead after flying above the
lake. Villagers in the area tended to regard the forest around the lake
as eerie and somewhat mysterious. These stories prompted Dr Junghuhn to
investigate, and so discovered Kawah Putih. He concluded that the birds
flying over the Crater Lake died due to its high concentration of
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Upon this discovery, a sulfur plant known as the <i>Zwavel Ontgin</i><i>ning Kawah Putih</i>
was established by the lake during Dutch rule on Java. In World War
II the plant was taken over by the Japanese military and was operated
under the <i>name Kawah Putih Kenzanka Yokoya Ciwidey</i>. Today the
plant no longer exists , however, entry points to its tunnels,
remnants of these mining activities can still be seen at several points
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First opened for visitors in 1987,
nowadays Kawah Putih is a favorite destination for tourists and day
trippers who are simply stunned by its mesmerizing ambience. On weekends
and on holidays, quite large numbers of visitors frequently visit the
area just to immerse themselves in the mystical beauty of nature.</div>
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Kawah Putih is open to the public daily
from 07.00 to 17.00 West Indonesia time. The facilities available are
adequate with a parking lot, transportation, information center and food
stalls. The entry ticket for domestic tourist is IDR15,000, while for
international tourists this is IDR30,000.<br />
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The
spellbinding scenery and surreal ambience of Kawah Putih offer their
own unique sensation. This is truly the best place to refresh one’s mind
and soul and get re-energized from the stress of daily activities. The
dramatic setting of Kawah Putih also makes it a perfect place for those
who enjoy the art of photography. The place has long been known as a
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Leading up to the mountainous area of Kawah Putih you will be presented with a number of houses surrounded by strawberry fields. You can buy fresh strawberries or even pick them yourself. Not only do they make great souvenirs, you will also have fun experiencing this with your family.<br />
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Ciwidey is also famous for its Sundanese traditional drink called Bandrek. Made from Ginger and brown sugar, the warming beverage perfectly fits Ciwidey's cold climate. As a souvenir, you can buy bottled bandrek in the many shops in Ciwidey with prices ranging from IDR8000 to IDR 16000.<br />
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Another signature snack of Ciwidey is the Kalua Sweets. Made from dried Pomelo skin, the Kalua comes in a variety of colors such as brown, red, green, and white.<br />
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Kawah Putih is located approximately 44 Kilometers south from the center of Bandung City. Depending on the traffic in and around Bandung, the trip will take a little over two hours. The main road is the busy road south from Bandung through the town of Soreang, capital of the Bandung Regency, continuing down to the town of Ciwidey.<br />
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The spellbinding scenery and surreal ambience of Kawah Putih offer their own unique sensation. This is truly the best place to refresh one’s mind and soul and get re-energized from the stress of daily activities. The dramatic setting of Kawah Putih also makes it a perfect place for those who enjoy the art of photography. The place has long been known as a favorite site for photographic sessions.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Kawah Putih, Sugihmukti, Pasirjambu, Bandung 40972, Indonesia-7.1666669999999986 107.39999999999998-32.6887015 66.091405999999978 18.3553675 148.70859399999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180023413034357489.post-28661621544962312642015-04-15T19:26:00.000-07:002016-01-02T20:05:42.617-08:00AMAZING BANDAR LAMPUNG<h2>
AMAZING BANDAR LAMPUNG</h2>
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Perched on the hills overlooking Lampung Bay, <b>Bandarlampung</b> is the capital and largest city of <b>Lampung</b>,
the southern-most province on the island of Sumatra. The city acts as
an inter-island hub and main gateway to Sumatra from Java. As the fourth
largest city in Sumatra, Bandarlampung plays a pivotal role in the
development and economic activities of the island. Located approximately
165 kms northwest of Jakarta, the city is the starting point for visitors before making trips to the Way Kambas National Park, the <b>Bukit Barisan Selatan National Park</b>, the still active remants of Mount Krakatau, and many other attractions found throughout this province.</div>
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Calling this the gateway to Sumatra is not an exaggeration. Its proximity to the <b>Bakauheni </b>Seaport and the international Airport of Radin<b> Inten II</b>
in South Lampung makes it a central point, accessible both by air and
sea. From the south end, Bandarlampung is also the first major city on
the inter-province highway called the <i>Trans Sumatra</i>. This
highway leads all the way to the northern -most end of Sumatra as well
as this large island’s western parts, covering a total distance of no
less than 2,200 Kms. An overland journey on this road offers its own
pleasures, as you will discover some of the best scenic views on
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Bandarlampung is an amalgamation of two separate towns; <b><i>Tanjungkarang</i></b> on the hilly areas and <b><i>Teluk Betung</i></b> on the coast of <b><i>Lampung Bay</i></b>. In 1990, the two towns, along with <b>Panjang</b> area converged into a single integrated city.</div>
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History recorded that during the catastrophic eruption of <b><i>Mount Karakatau</i></b>
in 1883, the town of Teluk Betung suffered the heaviest blow. From a
total of 36,000 million who died that day, almost half were residents of
<i>Teluk Betung</i>. As a reminder of this disaster, a huge steel
buoy that was washed up from the sea has been made as monument
commemorating this huge eruption and ensuing tsunami. Set in a small
park on Veteran Street, the <b>Krakatau Monument</b> shows the sheer power of the eruption, and tsunami when a half-ton steel material could end up so far away from shore.</div>
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As a tourist destination, Bandarlampung
has plenty to offer, from natural splendors, cultural legacies, to
various recreation parks. On Lampung Bay, 20 km south of the city
center, visitors can enjoy the calm beach and the soft pearly white sand
at the White sand Beach. Still in the Teluk Betung area, the <b>Bumi Kedaton National Park</b> features countryside ambience, complete with cool breeze, accompanied by the soothing soundsof the running river.</div>
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If you wish to further explore the history of Lampung on your holiday, the <b>Museum Sang Bumi Ruwa Jurai</b>
and the provincial Museum of Lampung offer centuries of collections and
legacies of the province. The distinctive culture of Bandarlampung is
reflected through its buildings. At <b>Kampung Ulok Gading and Kampung Kedamaian</b>, the traditional houses of Lampung are presented, along with all the house wares, heirlooms and other traditional accessories.</div>
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Although over-shadowed by the Elephant Training Center at <b>Way Kambas</b>, or the view of <b>Mount Krakatau</b>
in South Lampung, Bandarlampung has its own distinctive attractions.
There are many places to go to and plenty of things to do as you unveil
the excitement of Bandarlampung. Among many interesting places to visit
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<b>The Krakatau Monument</b></div>
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Observe the sheer monumental power of
Mount Krakatau when it erupted in 1883 right in the heart of
Bandarlampung. The eruption tossed this 500-kg steel buoy from the
bottom of the sea to the then Dutch colonial resident’s office.</div>
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<b>The Museum Sang Bumi Ruwa Jurai</b></div>
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Step into the history of Lampung and
discover the vast collection and trails of the province from one to the
next period. The museum houses collections ranging from artworks,
ceramics from China and ancient Siam, ancient currencies and many other.
The museum is open daily, except Mondays and national holidays.</div>
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Located at the Enggal Field within the
Saburai Sports complex, Pasar Seni is the place where art lovers and art
performers gather. There is an open air stage used to perform musicals
and other art shows. There are also art shops selling various kinds of
artworks and souvenirs.</div>
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If you wish to learn more about Lampung,
you can visit these sites where you can observe the authenticity and
originality of Lampung’s traditional houses. The architecture of the
houses, their furniture and decoration maintain the authenticity of
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VISIT BENGKULU</h2>
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The capital of
Bengkulu Province is the coastal city formerly known as Bencoolen. It
was the site of Sir Stamford Raffles first entrry into Indonesia and
there are still remains of British influence in the area. The primary
crops of the area are pepper, coffee, nutmeg and sugar cane. The most
fascinating nature charms are the exotic Rafflesia Arnoldi. Dubbed the
largest flower in the world, it's actually a parasite luring insects
into it by emitting rotten odor.</div>
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Apparently not much is known
about Bengkulu's past, save from the fact that it used to consist of
small kingdoms. It developed its own script called ka-ga-nga. Majapahit
seemed to take Bengkulu into its wings but after this mighty kingdom
fell, Bengkulu was left to its own devices until the British came and
take over. The British wanted to monopolize the pepper, grown abundant
here, but constant attacks of malaria and boredom made them think that
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When Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles arrived
in 1818 as the British ruler, he somehow managed to turn Bengkulu into a
success. He made the best of pepper trade, and he also make them grow
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Bengkulu is also well-known as the exile place of Indonesia's first president, Sukarno, in 1938-1941.</div>
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Bengkulu Province is easily
accessible by land, air and sea transportation. You can catch regular
buses directly from Medan, Padang or Jakarta. Flight arrives there times
a day. Domestic ships from Jakarta, Padang and Medan stop by in Baai
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People & Culture</h3>
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Most inhabitants here are Malay and the culture and habits are somewhat similar to neighboring provinces.<br />
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Cuisine</h3>
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Like other provinces in
Indonesia, Bengkulu has its own specific cuisine for which it is
renowned, among which are pendap, gulai tempoyak, and bagar kambing.<br />
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<b>Pendap</b>
is a tasty sidedish wrapped in taro leaf, containing fresh fish,
cooked in a bed of spices, consisting of garlic, galangale (a root
resembling ginger, known in Indonesia as kencur) and chilli paste, then
mixed with rasped young coconut meat. Wrapped in taro leaf, pendap is
boiled for no less than 8 hours. Pendap is best eaten with steaming hot
rice.</div>
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While <b>gulai tempoyak</b>, or more
familiarly called tempoyak is a dish made of fermented fresh durians,
then cooked with chilli paste and salt. Although tempoyak is also known
in other parts of Indonesia, here in Bengkulu, tempoyak is mixed with
shrimp, unlike fish used in other provinces. Since tempoyak has a
strong smell , it is often not served as a sidedish but used as
ingredient in other dishes.<br />
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<b>Bagar kambing</b> is
goat meat, cooked in an array of spices including coriander, nutmeg,
pepper, tamarind, galangale, garlic, chalots, chilli paste and fried
rasped coconut. There is also the <b>Bagar Hiu</b> or shark’s meat that is cooked with the same ingredients and follows the same process. </div>
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Tourism Office</h3>
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Jl. P. Tendean 17 Bengkulu<br />
Phone. (62-736) 21272<br />
Fax. (62-736) 342200, 342100<br />
Email: info@pariwisata.bengkuluprov.go.id<br />
website : <a href="http://www.pariwisata.bengkuluprov.go.id/">www.pariwisata.bengkuluprov.go.id</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Bengkulu City, Bengkulu City, Bengkulu, Indonesia-3.7928450999999992 102.26076409999996-3.7928450999999992 102.26076409999996 -3.7928450999999992 102.26076409999996tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180023413034357489.post-55456341637746467052015-04-15T10:01:00.003-07:002016-01-02T20:05:22.838-08:00MENTAWAI ISLAND<h2>
MENTAWAI ISLAND</h2>
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Take a trip into the wild with an adventure to the Mentawai islands. Be
surrounded by tropical rainforests and immerse yourself in the
traditions of the local people. While the physical distance between the
mainland and Mentawai is not great, this remains one of the most
isolated places in Indonesia, and was only subject to outside influences
at the start of the 20th century. A long way from the world of shopping
malls and theme parks, this is where travellers come to get a truly off
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Located off the West coast of
Sumatra, the Mentawai archipelago includes four municipalities, Siberut,
Sipora, North Pagai and South Pagai. is the biggest of the Siberut
islands and remains largely covered with tropical rainforest. From the
moment you arrive on and see the white coral beaches, ancient
rainforests and hear the cheeky black gibbons playing in the trees
you’ll find it hard to resist falling in love with the place. This
Siberut island is home to a rich array of bio-diversity which has earned
it designation as a UNESCO biosphere reserve. </div>
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The remote
location of these islands means that the Mentawai people have had very
little contact with the outside world. The archipelogo is thought to
have broken off from the rest of Sumara about 500,000 years ago and it
is only since the 20th century that outside influences began to have an
impact on the local people. Today, the Mentawai still abide by
traditional practices and live largely off the land. Local people have a
strong spiritual relationship with the forest with a belief system that
emphasizes harmony with creation. <br />
It
is believed people first came to inhabit these islands at least several
thousand years ago. Most anthropologists classify the Mentawai people
as Protomalay which means they have a mostly Neotlithic culture but have
not been effected by Buddhism, Islam or Hinduism. </div>
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Tatoos are an
important symbol in Mentawai culture and reflect maturity, manhood and
status. The art of this body painting has been inherited from ancient
ancestors and the ink is made from natural fibres. <br />
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The biggest
town on Siberut is Muara Siberut on the southeast coast. This is the
major point of entry for tour groups from the mainland. From here, you
can travel with a with a local guide and trek inland to some of the
Mentawai villages. If your bahasa is good enough, chat to the locals and
enjoy their hospitality. </div>
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The other big attraction for visitors
to these islands is the world class surfing. With some of the best
surfing conditions in the world, monster waves and swells that remain
all year round, this is ranked by serious surfers as a must visit
destination. </div>
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With some of the biggest breaks in the world, this is the place to
come for some world class surfing. There is no ‘off’ season here, the
surf is great all year round. Warm water, perfect barrels and limited
crowds – once you surf the Mentawai islands, no where else in the world
will compare. </div>
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Trekking through the incredible jungle landscape,
jumping over swamps, paddling in pirogues (tradtitional boats),
surrounding yourself in lush green vegetation, all of this will be the
experience of a lifetime. If you’re willing to brave the bugs and mud,
a walk through an equatorial forest here will leave you lost for
words. <br />
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Many travellers make the trip to the Mentawai islands
to absorb the culture, meet local clans and learn about ancient
traditions. Come and see how a shaman (traditional healer, sometimes
called a witchdoctor) does his work. According to Mentawai beliefs,
illness and accidents are nothing but symptoms of a trouble mind. </div>
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The waters surrounding the islands are ideal for snorkelling and diving. <br />
Ecotourism
activities are popular here too. As a habitat for rare primates, the
natural rain forest of Mentawai is the perfect place for research or
other educational purpose. Here, you can conduct research about:</div>
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• Snub-nosed monkey/Simakobu (Simias concolor) monkey family eat leaf as primary food<br />
• Joja or Lutung Mentawai (Presbytis potenziani) easily identified for the long tail, white face and black hair head<br />
• Bokkoi atau Beruk Mentawai (Macaca pagensis)<br />
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Kloss Gibbon/Bilou or Siamang Kerdil (Hylobates klossii) famous for
the beautiful voice, different compared to general monkey</div>
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BUKIT TINGGI</h2>
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Nestled in the highlands north of Padang
in the Agam valley, the town of Bukittinggi or ‘high hill’ is West
Sumatra’s cultural center. While Padang may be the modern commercial and
administrative hub, Bukittinggi is a bustling market town.</div>
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Although it is less than a degree south
of the equator, Bukittinggi has a refreshingly cool climate due to its
elevation – over 900 meters above sea level. While it rains here often,
this is not enough to deter travelers who come to enjoy what many claim
is the most hospitable city in Sumatra.</div>
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The town also has an alternative name, Tri Arga, which refers to the three majestic mountains that shape the regions fortunes.</div>
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Many visitors come to Bukittinggi to visit the remarkable <b>Ngarai Sianok Canyon</b>
where giant rock cliff faces, rugged trees which grow on top and the
dramatic surrounding mountains make this canyon a spellbinding view.</div>
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This is an ideal place to go if you want
to get beyond the average tourist trail. Compared to other spots in
Sumatra, Bukkitinggi only receives a handful of visitors that use the
town as a base for nearby hikes or to take cultural tours to the
Minangkabau highland. <br />
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The town centre is compact so
practically everywhere in Bukkittinggi is within walking distance. Bring
your walking shoes and take the opportunity to wander around and meet
the friendly locals.</div>
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Taxis and buses are also available. The bus terminal is in the south of the town. </div>
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A rented car with chauffeur is the best choice if you prefer privacy.</div>
Horse carriages or sado are a colorful, charming transportation to move around town.<br />
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Located
on the southwestern edge of Bukkittinggi, the spectacular Ngarai Sianok
Canyon is a unique geographic wonder. For a truly haunting spectacle,
visit the canyon in the early morning. As dawn creeps across the peak of
Mt Singgalang, blankets of mist drift around the canyon’s 100 metre
cliffs. A river meanders through the rice fields below dissapearing in
the hazy distance beyond. This canyon is a part of a tectonic rift
valley which runs the entire length of the island. The canyon has sheer
walls and a flat bottom.Photographers won’t be able to put away their
cameras as they try to capture the spectacular view of this majestic
gorge. The best look out over the canyon is from Panorama Park which is
also a popular spot with locals who come here to stroll in the afternoon
air.</div>
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the local people as Jam Gadang (Big Clock). It overlooks the market
square, a beehive of activity and the best place to do some souvenir
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Get an insight into Minang culture by
attending a dance performance at the museum's open stage conducted every
Sunday and on public holidays. Night dance performances are at Sliguri.
You might also want to check out the bullfights at Padang Lawas (6 km
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Take in remnants of the towns colonial
past with a walk to ruins of Fort de Kock, a Dutch fortification built
in 1825. While not much of the fort remains today, there is a lookout
tower which is an excellent spot to watch the sunset and take in a view
of Mt Marapi (Fire Mountain) which occasionally lets out plumes of
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For the energetic, why not make the one
hour hike to Kota Gadang, a small village of silversmiths a few
kilometers from Bukittinggi. Here you’ll find all kinds of silverwares
for sale, from delicate silver filigree to pins in the form of ornate
flowers. If you don’t feel like walking, the village can be reached by
opelet (local bus) from Aur Kunung bus terminal. A number of tour
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It you’ve got time, it’s worth visiting the Rumah Gadang Museum, a traditional extended family house built in the 19th century.</div>
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From Bukittinggi you can also visit
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Bukittinggi, Bukittinggi City, West Sumatra, Indonesia-0.305556 100.36916700000006-0.36907 100.28848600000006 -0.24204199999999998 100.44984800000006tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180023413034357489.post-70992213793393388902015-04-13T07:23:00.000-07:002016-01-02T20:04:59.744-08:00PENYENGAT ISLAND<h2 id="contentheader">
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A small island situated across Tanjung Pinang, capital of the Riau
Islands Province, the island of Penyengat in the 18th century was the
twin-seat of the Sultan of the Johor-Riau Kingdom. Today, the Sultan’s
palace is being restored. It is an interesting blend of Javanese and
Dutch architecture, still imbued with an air of dignity, even though it
has been abandoned for more than 80 years. Here are tombs and crypts,
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The pride of the island is the Sultan’s
Mosque (shown on the left), the Mesjid Raya Sultan Riau Penyengat.
Peeping through the palm trees like a fairy tale castle, it is still in
use today. Rumour has it that a large part of the mosque was made of
eggs, gifts from the Sultan’s loyal subjects on the occasion of his
wedding. The egg-white proved to be a strong bonding agent. The mosque
has excellent acoustics and even a whisper can carry right across the
auditorium. Here is also the beautifully preserved handwritten and
illustrated Quran of over 150 years old.</div>
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Around the island, descendants of the Riau royalty still live here in
modest stilt houses. Even today there is hardly any transport on the
island, and life goes on very much as it has for centuries. There are
good walkways on the island. A new cultural center holds performances of
Malay and local dances including Malay wedding ceremonies, the joget
dance, and demonstrations of pencak silat, the Indonesian martial art.</div>
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Nearby is the tomb of Raja Ali Haji
(shown on the right), author of the dictionary, grammar and history of
the Riau Malay language, which became the base for Bahasa Indonesia, the
present national language of the country.
Further down is the tomb of Engku Puteri
Permaisuri, queen of Sultan Mahmud. She was a Bugis Princess who
received the island of Penyengat as her dowry. She took power and
reigned here until her death in 1844.</div>
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The island's just a 1.5 km from Tanjung
Pinang. Speed boats are available to carry you to Penyengat from Tanjung
Pinang jetty, about US$1 per person. Or you can rent one for about US$7
to take a small group of people for a roundtrip.</div>
If you depart from Singapore, there are
three ferry operators between Singapore's Tanah Merah ferry terminal and
Tanjung Pinang. The trip will take about two hours and a one-way ticket
cost around 35 Singaporean dollars. Make sure you already have a visa
or ask the ferry companies whether you can get a visa-on-arrival.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Penyengat Island, Penyengat, Tanjungpinang City, Tanjung Pinang City, Indonesia0.9277780000000001 104.41750000000002-24.5942565 63.108906000000019 26.4498125 145.72609400000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180023413034357489.post-44165971427249289652015-04-11T23:19:00.001-07:002016-01-02T20:01:10.797-08:00VISIT TO BATAM ISLAND<h2 class="">
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Batam is a small but busy island in Indonesia of 45
square km and nearly a million people, hundreds of multinational owned
factories, towns, shopping centres and gateway to the Riau Islands.
Batam Island is a most wanted destination for those seeking relaxing and
unique experience among Asian's lands. Luxurious beach resorts, wild
nature and great seafood to name a few of the attractive features of
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Located only 20km from Singapore and 25km from Johor
in Malaysia, this strategic position makes it easily accessible by air
and water and thus a desired tourist and business destination. So Batam
Island become an industrial hub with electronics factories, a large and
growing ship repair industry and an even larger oil service sector.
Quite a few experts head there for work, and pubs and golf courses have
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Situated on the equator, Batam as the whole Indonesia
has a typical equatorial climate. East and West monsoons change the
humidity by bringing dry air between June and September and occasional
rains from December through March. The weather is constant and change
with only a few degrees throughout the whole year. The average
temperatures vary between 23-28<sup>o</sup>C and consequently the ideal time to visit the island would depend on your personal plans and free time.</div>
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The official language on the island is Indonesian,
but due to the sizeable Chinese population, Chinese dialects like
Teochew and Mandarin are somewhat widely spoken.</div>
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Local languages are also used by the residents who
come from other areas, such as language Minang, Batak language, Java
language, the language of Makassar, and also the Chinese language. This
happens because Batam is a place where various tribes meet.</div>
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Batam Island is a great place for relaxing so don’t missed this chance...</div>
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• <b>Parasailing</b>
is a recreational activity where a person is towed behind a vehicle
(usually a boat) while attached to a specially designed parachute, known
as a parasail. The boat then drives off, carrying the parascender into
the air. If the boat is powerful enough, two or three people can
parasail behind it at the same time. The parascender has little or no
control over the parachute.</div>
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• <b>Cable skiing</b> is a way to water ski (or
wakeboard), where the skier's rope and handle are pulled by an
electrically driven cable, where as traditionally a waterskier is being
pulled by a motorboat. This cable is actually two cables running
parallel to one another with carriers between them. The carriers are
metal plates with hooks on them which allow the tow rope to be attached
and detached easily without shutting the system down. The cable is
generally suspended 15-20 feet (5-7m) off of the water.</div>
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• <b>Go-Karting</b> is a variant of open-wheel motor
sport with simple, small four-wheeled vehicles called karts, go-karts,
or gearbox/shifter karts depending on the design. They are usually raced
on scaled-down circuits. Karting is commonly perceived as the stepping
stone to the higher and more expensive ranks of motorsports.</div>
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• <b>Cycling</b> is the use of bicycles, as a means of
transport, a form of recreation or a sport. It is done on roads and
paths, across open country or even over snow and ice (icebiking).</div>
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• <b>Jet Ski</b> is a small motorized water craft with a flattish hull and an upright centre, which a rider sits astride.</div>
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• <b>Horseback Riding</b> is use horses for practical, working purposes as well as recreational activities and competitive sports.</div>
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• <b>Ultra Light Air Craft</b> is an aircraft with a
maximum gross takeoff weight of less than 600 kilograms (1320 pounds)
for aircraft designed to operate from land, 649 kilograms (1,430 pounds)
for seaplanes; a maximum airspeed in level flight of 120 knots (222
km/h); a maximum stall speed of 45 knots (83 km/h); either one or two
seats; fixed undercarriage and fixed-pitch or ground adjustable
propeller; and a single electric motor or reciprocating engine, which
includes diesel engines and Wankel engines.</div>
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• <b>Canoeing</b> is the activity of paddling a canoe for
the purpose of recreation (also called a float trip), sport, or
transportation. It usually refers exclusively to using a paddle to
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• <b>Bungee jumping</b> is an activity that involves
jumping from a tall structure while connected to a large elastic cord.
The tall structure is usually a fixed object, such as a building, bridge
or crane; but it is also possible to jump from a movable object, such
as a hot-air-balloon or helicopter, that has the ability to hover over
one spot on the ground. The thrill comes as much from the free-falling
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Batam City, Batam City, Riau Islands, Indonesia1.0456264 104.030453500000020.029552899999999882 102.73956000000003 2.0616999 105.32134700000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180023413034357489.post-79172741934618537392015-04-11T20:51:00.000-07:002016-01-02T20:01:25.787-08:00THE ANAMBAS<h2>
THE ANAMBAS</h2>
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Named Asia's Best Tropical Island by CNN.com in 2013 <b>the Anambas islands</b> are
indeed a tropical paradise. Located in the South China Sea, the
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Facing the wide open ocean, the Anambas
provide a panoramic view of blue seas and green islands dotted with
azure lagoons. Here are excellent dive spots where divers will be amazed
at the colorful underwater life, while on land rows of coconut trees
protect the soft white sand beaches, where turtles have made the shores
of the islands of Keramut and Mangkal their habitat. </div>
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The Anambas are administratively an autonomous district, part of the province of the <b>Riau Archipelago</b>, and covers an
area of 46,667 sq.kms where its outer seas are nearly 90percent
crossed by foreign vessels. It has only recently become a separate
district apart from the neighboring <b>Natuna islands. </b></div>
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In all, there are 255 islands in
the Anambas cluster where only 26 are inhabited. The district has only
some 45,500 population. 97 percent of its territory is sea where the
largest islands areSiantan, Palmatak and Jemaja. Capital of the district
of Anambas is called<b> Tarempa</b> and lies on the island of Siantan. </div>
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Admire the many lagoons here, especially
on the islands of Pantai Selat Rangsang, Pulau Bawah, Pulau Rongkat and
Pantai Pulau Penjalin, where islands emerge from the sea as out of
nowhere. At low tide the islets grow together by the connecting sands,
creating an inland sea and an outer sea beyond, with lagoons that are
paved with white sand and here and there colorful corals. </div>
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All of the islands in the Anambas have
fine white beaches which glisten and become even more beautiful as the
lagoons fill with aquamarine water through which one can see strange
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a boat and explore the islands, or try trekking across each of the
islands. Discuss with the Tourist Office at Tarempa where to find the
best spots for snorkeling, take in the most panoramic views and find the
best locations for spectacular photo shots. </div>
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<b>Penjalin</b><b> Island i</b>n the sub-district of Palmatak<b> </b>has
a beautiful lagoon and is easily reachable from Tarempa. The
waters here are calm and the coast is scenic scattered with huge
boulders. The island is ideal for snorkeling, swimming or canoeing
along beaches that glisten with soft white sand.</div>
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<b>The</b><b> Selat Rangsang</b><b> island </b>offers
some spectacular scenery with its blue lagoon and white beach protected
by green shrubs and coconut trees..The island is also ideal for
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<b>Durai</b><b> Island </b>is
one of the smaller islands but features some beautiful surroundings and
a turtle conservation area. In the evenings.female turtles swim up
onto the beach and dig a hole to lay their eggs.<b> </b><b> </b></div>
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<b>Pulau Bawah</b> was chosen
by CNN.com as Asia's Best Tropical Island. Here are clusters of islets,
namely: Pulau Bawah (63,54 hectares), Pulau Sanggah (27,45 hectares),
Pulau Elang (59,4 hectares), Pulau Merba (1,3 hectares), and Pulau Lidi
(1,13 hectares). Amidst the islands is a beautiful lagoon. Climb up the
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<b>Tanjung Momong</b><b> Beach</b> and <b>Pasir Manang</b> on Siantan Island
is located near the town ofTarempa offering a splendid panorama of
transparent shallow seas through which you can admire a variety of
corals. See large boulders as if strewn by some giant onto the beach.
Besides swimming and snorkeling you can take a leisurely walk on the
beach and watch the sun specatucarly setting on the horizon.</div>
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The town of Tarempa is located on the
island of Siantan. Explore the island, watch a Buddhist temple called
the Vihara Gunung Dewa, and see the 80 years old Masjid Jamik mosque.
Walking inland you will see a cool waterfall called Temburun fall, which
splashes down over 7 levels then drop directly into the sea. Try taking
a unique photograph of it directly from the sea.</div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Riau, Indonesia0.2933469 101.70682940000006-3.7677106000000005 96.543255400000064 4.3544044000000008 106.87040340000006tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180023413034357489.post-48351520036780645572015-04-11T20:18:00.000-07:002016-01-02T20:01:31.451-08:00BINTAN ISLAND<h2>
BINTAN ISLAND</h2>
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Your Guide to Vacation AMAZING INDONESIA ( holiday travel guide )</div>
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Bintan is the largest island in the Riau
Archipelago, which comprises almost 3,000 large and small islands,
immediately across Singapore and Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The islands
stretch from the Straits of Malacca all the way to the South China Sea.
The town of Tanjung Pinang is the capital of this province, located on
the south western shore of Bintan. <br />
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Bintan’s chief tourist attraction today
is Bintan Resorts, a spectacular beach holiday destination in the north
of the island, covering 23,000 hectares along the entire sandy white
coast that faces the South China Sea. The island itself also has
interesting historic remains in Tanjung Pinang and Penyengat, and offers
plenty opportunities for surfing, adventure and ecotours for schools
and family, but is also ideal for relaxation and wellness. </div>
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While, for dive enthusiasts the Anambas
archipelago in the South China Sea offer pristine dive sites, reachable
from Tanjung Pinang airport. Whereas,the Natuna islands are reachable
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Strategically located south of the Malay
peninsula at the mouth of the Straits of Malacca, the Riau islands
were, ever since the first century AD, the favourite holding area for
Indian and Chinese trading ships to find shelter and wait out typhoons
that raged in the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean. Already in 1202
Marco Polo, the famous Venetian world traveller, told of his voyage to
the island of Bintan.</div>
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It is small wonder, therefore, that in
the 18th century, European merchants, - the Portuguese, Dutch and the
British - fought each other and the local sultanates as well as the
Malay and Bugis mariners in these waters for hegemony over this
strategic shipping channel. <br />
At the time, this part of the Malay
Peninsula was ruled by the Johor-Riau Sultanate, whose seat alternated
between Johor – in present day Malaysia - and Bintan Island, in present
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In 1884 the British and the Dutch closed
their differences over these islands with the signing of the Treaty of
London, by which all territories north of Singapore were given
suzerainity to the British, while territories south of Singapore were
ceded to Dutch powers.</div>
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Since then the fate and history of the
territories north and south of Singapore parted ways. Singapore became
the center of thriving British commerce, whereas, the Dutch who
concentrated on present day Jakarta on Java, left the Bintan islands
isolated and neglected from the central power. </div>
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In the past decades, with cordial
relations between Indonesia and Singapore, an agreement was signed
between the two governments to develop the Riau islands cooperatively to
benefit both countries in the designated Free Trade Zone of Batam,
Bintan and Karimun islands.</div>
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A first feature of this agreement was
the development of the Bintan Resort, a beach holiday destination,
covering 23,000 hectares along the entire sandy white coast of Bintan
that faces the South China Sea. </div>
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Bintan Resorts on Bintan’s north coast
offers top-class hotels, each located in over 300 hectares of land,
featuring world class golf courses designed by internationally renowned
golf architects. Bintan Resorts also offers plenty of beach activities
and luxurious spas and is ideal for meetings away from the hustle and
bustle of busy Singapore but located very close to it. Because of its
wind and waves at years end, Bintan is also suitable for surfing. For
more information please click: www.bintan-resorts.com.</div>
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Here are seven international class
hotels and 5 fantastic golf courses, some of the best in Asia. Two
courses are located at Bintan Lagoon Resort, which is world renowned for
its exceptionally designed championship 18-hole golf courses. The Jack
Nicklaus Sea View Golf course and Ian Baker-Finch Woodlands Golf course,
both offering spectacular signature holes, fast greens, undulating
fairways and scenic water hazards. Other courses include the Laguna
Bintan Golf Club, and one located at the Ria Bintan Resort. The 27 hole
Ria Bintan Championship Golf Course was awarded Asia’s Best Golf Course
in 2008. </div>
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On the west coast of Bintan lies the
town of Tanjung Pinang, once a quiet town, now the province’s busy
capital. Here you can still find quaint houses built on stilts at
Senggarang. There are Buddhist temples on Senggarang, including an old
temple embraced by the roots of a large banyan tree.</div>
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Across the Bay, within 15 minutes boat
ride from Tanjung Pinang is the small island of Penyengat, once the seat
of the Queen of the Johor-Riau kingdom and the place of origin of the
fine Malay language, the base for the Indonesian language. Here the
Sultan Riau Mosque still stands as testimony to the heydays of the
Johor-Riau sultanate. Upon approaching the island, you can see turrets
of the yellow mosque peeking above the greenery like a palace in a fairy
tale. On Penyengat are the royal tombs of the past Sultans of Riau,
while descendents of the Sultan still live on the island until today. </div>
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Tanjung Pinang serves some of the most
delicious seafood. At night a road is closed off and all kinds of food
stalls emerge selling sumptuous dishes of chilli crab, steamed prawn,
grilled fish with spicy sauces, and Riau’s favourite gong-gong, a kind
of oysters. </div>
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While along the east coast of Bintan are
more white beaches, azure blue seas and a number of attractive islands.
On the island of Nikoi, chalets and outbound activities have been
developed, ideal for a perfect getaway into nature. A launch will take
you from the Bintan coast to the island of Nikoi. (Click www.nikoi.com
for details). Further south on the Bintan coast, the Loola Adventure
Resort offers ecotours and adventure trips for groups and the whole
family (Click www.loola.net/).
Along this coast is also the Bintan Agro Beach Resort which promises
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KAMPAR RIVER SURFING</h2>
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Only recently discovered by the
international tidal river surfing community, the Bono Tidal Bore by the
estuary of the Kampar river in the Riau Province is drawing surfing
communities from around the world to this amazing Indonesian <i>pororoca</i>.<br />
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In February 2013, tidal bore surfer
champion Steve King, who already holds two world records for long
distance surf rides, broke his own Guinness World Record that he made on
the Severn river in England, by riding an incredible 20.65 km (or
12.8 miles) in 1 hour, 4 minutes on the Bono bore of the Kampar river
on 10-13 February 2013 (For details click our News: <b>UK’s Steve King breaks world record for longest</b>, <b>continuous bore ride on Riau’s Kampar River</b>) </div>
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Kampar is a long river that rushes down
from the Bukit Barisan mountain range that forms the spine of the island
of Sumatra along its west coast. The river then meanders through the
Riau province, to finally pour out in the Malacca Straits, on the east
coast of Sumatra. Along its long course the river dvides itself into
two large branches known as the Kampar Kanan (the right branch of
Kampar) and Kampar Kiri (its left branch). They then converge at
Langgar in the district of Pelalawan at Kampar’s estuary. Here they are
joined by many other rivers causing Kampar to funnel out into a wide
river mouth. At each high tide, high waves from the sea flow in and meet
the down stream current of the Kampar. Where the two opposing energies
meet, - and furthermore, caused by the funnel shape of the river, -
Kampar’s phenomenal tidal bores emerge, rushing deep inland reaching to
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These tidal bores are known locally as
“Bono”, which rush in with loud roaring sound at a speed of 40
kilometers an hour. The surf on the river can rise as high as 4 to 6
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Best site to surf by the village of <b>Teluk Meranti</b>, although there are other spots like Tanjung Sebayang, Tanjung Pungai, and Pulau Muda, all in the <b>district of Pelalawan</b>.</div>
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Although quite used to the phenomenon,
local inhabitants are mostly scared when the Bono appears, which they
believe are spirits of the Seven Ghosts. Many boats have sunk in this
river when caught in the bore.</div>
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At the moment, those who travel to Kampar are mostly avid surfers, eager to catch and conquer Kampar’s awesome tidal waves.<br />
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Surfers coming here for the first time to Kampar need to know that
waves on the river behave differently than in the open sea. Because of
the strength of the oncoming tide, currents that rush upriver will cause
waves from both the right and the left sides after hitting both river
embankments, next to streaming in directly from the center of the river
mouth.<br />
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The river and the banks are said to be inhabited by crocodiles and
snakes. While crocodiles are mostly found higher upstream, it is wise to
beware of these predators when surfing on the river. Snakes,
nonetheless, are around but most are non-poisonous and are of the
constrictor kind, like boas and pythons.<br />
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Taking these challenges in mind, it is wise to use a speedboat that
is best adaptable to the river’s conditions. There are speedboats
availabe in the town of Teluk Meranti, but according to experts and
those experienced, they are not quite right, nor sufficently agile to
help in emergencies.<br />
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Therefore, when surfing on the Kampar it is best to use an experienced company or organization that knows local conditions.<br />
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As travel to Teluk Meranti usually passes <b>Pekanbaru</b>, you can find a number of attractions around the city and its surroundings.<br />
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Other activities that are fun to do when you are not surfing is rent a
motorbike and scour the countryside to watch activities of the village.<br />
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NIAS ISLAND</h2>
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Nīas (Indonesian Pulau Nias, Nias Language: Tanö Niha) is an island
off the western coast of Sumatra Indonesia. Nias (Kepulauan Nias) is
also the name of the archipelago, including the small Hinako Islands.<br />
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Nias Island covers an area of 5,121.3 km2 (1,977.3 sq mi)
(including minor offshore islands). It is mostly a lowland area rising
to around 800 m (2,600 ft) above sea level. There were 756,338
inhabitants on the island (including minor offshore islands) at the 2010
Census. The latest estimate for January 2014 is 788,132.
It is located in a chain of islands parallel to the west coast of
Sumatra ; Simeulue is about 140 km (87 mi) northwest, and the Batu
Islands (which are administered as part of Nias and have an ethnically
similar population) are located about 80 km (50 mi) southeast. This
chain, which resurfaces in Nusa Tenggara in the mountainous islands of
Sumba and Timor, is the forearc of the South Sumatra Basin along the
Sunda Trench subdiction Zone.<br />
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Nias is the largest of the islands off Sumatra that are part of
North Sumatera province. This archipelago consists of 131 islands, of
which Nias Island is the biggest. The population in this area was
756,762 inhabitants at the 2010 Census, including Ono Niha (the
indigenous inhabitants of the island), Malay, Batak, and Chinese; in
January 2014 the population had risen to almost 1.000.000.
Until 2003 Nias was an administrative regency (kabupaten) covering the
entire island, part of the province of North Sumatera. Since 2003 it was
split into five regencies : Gunungsitoly City, Nias, North Nias (Nias
Utara), West Nias (Nias Barat) and Nias Selatan (South Nias).
Subsequently the island was divided further, with the creation of two
further regencies from parts of the former Nias Regency – Nias Barat
(West Nias) and Nias Utara (North Nias) – and the designation of
Gunungsitoli as an autonomous city independent of the four regencies.
Gunungsitoli remains the capital city of Nias regency and it is the
center of administration and business affairs of the Nias regency. Teluk
Dalam is the capital of Nias Selatan, Lotu is capital of North Nias and
Lahõmi is capital of West Nias.
The first ancestors of Nias were Austromelanesoid race from Hoabinth at
10,000 B.C. and then came more advance Austronesians from Taiwan which
shifted the existence of the Austromelanesoids.<br />
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Isolated yet worldly, the Nias Island chain has been trading
since prehistory with other cultures, other islands, and even mainland
Asia. Some historians and archaeologists have cited the local culture as
one of the few remaining Megalithic cultures in existence today. While
this point of view is hotly debated, there is no doubt that Nias'
relative geographic isolation has created a unique culture. As a culture
of traders, the people of Nias find tourists to be a welcome – and
historically familiar – phenomenon.
Nias is best known for its diversity of festivals and celebration. The
most well-known events are War Dances, performed regularly for tourists,
and Stone Jumping, a manhood ritual that sees young men leaping over
two meter stone towers to their fate. In the past the top of the stone
board is covered with spikes and sharp pointed bamboo. The music of
Nias, performed mostly by women, is noted worldwide for its haunting
beauty.<br />
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All parties in the North Sumatra Legislative Council have agreed
to the formation of a Nias Island province (comprising Nias, Nias
Selatan, Nias Utara and Nias Barat regencies, and Gunungsitoli
municipality). It has been approved at a regional plenary session on 2
May 2011, but still awaits approval from Central government, which has
not yet enacted the grand design for additional provinces. The new
province will thus cover an area identical to the original Nias Regency
prior to the latter's division in 2003.Apart from Nias Island itself,
the province will include the smaller Batu Islands (Pulau-pulau Batu) to
the south, lying between Nias and Siberut; the Batu Islands form two
districts within South Nias Regency.
The first ancestors of Nias were Austromelanesoid race from Hoabinth at
10,000 B.C. and then came more advance Austronesians from Taiwan which
shifted the existence of the Austromelanesoids.<br />
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The predominant religion is Protestant Christianity. Six out of seven
Niasans are Protestant; the remainder are about evenly divided between
Muslim (mostly immigrants from elsewhere in Indonesia) and Catholic.
However adherence to either Christian or Muslim religions is still
largely symbolic; Nias continues into current day celebrating its own
indigenous culture and traditions as the primary form of spiritual
expression.
The people of Nias build Omo Sebua houses (traditional house) on massive
ironwood pillars with towering roofs. Not only were they almost
impregnable to attack in former tribal warfare, their flexible nail-less
construction provide proven earthquake durability
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Nias is home not only to a unique human culture but also endemic
fauna which differ from other areas of North Sumatra because of the
island's remote location separate from Sumatra.
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Nias is an internationally famous Surfing destination. The best
known surfing area is Sorake Bay, close to the town of Teluk Dalam , on
the southern tip.<br />
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Enclosed by the beaches of Lagundri and Sorake, the
bay has both left and right-hand breaks. As they wait for waves, surfers
can often see sea turtles swimming below. There are also two
consistent, world-class waves in the nearby Hinako Islands, Asu and
Bawa. Many lesser-known, high-quality surf spots with low crowds await
adventurous travelers.
Nias was part of the famousHippie Trail of the 1960s, particularly
traveled by surfers, which led to Bali.<br />
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THE WAMENA HIGHLANDS</h2>
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Many have been captivated by the story
of Shangri La. It is intriguing, appealing, and almost mystifying when
chatting about it among travelers. Hidden among the rising 2,500-meter
mountains in the <a href="http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/372/baliem-valley" title="Baliem Valley">Baliem Valley</a>
in central Papua, the town called Wamena, was hailed as the other
Shangri La. Among advanced travelers, this is the other ultimate
trekkers’ rendezvous.<br />
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Here Wamena awaits as the starting point to
a remarkable journey, prior to visiting the villages beyond the mists.
At 1,600 meters above sea level, Wamena is the highest ground in Papua
where furnished tourism facilities can still be found. Beyond this
point, one has to expect less, and get more of the unexpected. Reality
can be more compelling than even the best information on the internet. <br />
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Imagine
yourself standing on a peak surrounded by a lush green valley, screened
from the world by fuzzy peaks, while down below in the canyon flows an
ever rushing river.<br />
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The beautiful Baliem valley was discovered
by coincidence in an expedition spearheaded by Richard Archbold in 1938.
The town of Wamena is surrounded by agricultural tribes, as recorded in
travelers’ journals as early as the 19th and early 20th century. The
presence of a mummy, sitting in a folding position found in a nearby
village, is evidence of the longtime agricultural practices in the
Baliem valley. Here, you are also encouraged to learn how salt is
prepared by local women, despite the fact that the sea is on the other
side of this huge island.<br />
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Wamena became known through pictures of warring stone-age tribes. However, In the <a href="http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/372/baliem-valley">Baliem valley</a>,
in the past decade tribes have made peace with one another, and have,
instead decided to hold yearly mock wars to continue to maintain
strength in defending their territories. These mock wars are held during
the annual <a href="http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/427/baliem-valley-festival">Baliem Festival</a>.
Tourism has also somewhat changed the local mindset and daily life,
although their indigenous knowledge and conventions are still well
practiced daily. <br />
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Among the most famous villages are those of the
Dani. There are three major tribes living around Wamena, they are the
Dani, the Yali, and the Lani. They can be identified by the different
types koteka (penis gourds) each wears. Until this very day, they still
walk around wearing only a koteka, although when in town, they usually
change into western clothes. Despite this, you will still meet tribe
members wearing koteka to the local market. If you wish to photograph
them, be prepared that it will cost you some money. This destination is
not cheap to visit, but it’s worth all the money spent.<br />
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If you
don’t have all the time in the world, then visit the Dani’s first, as
they are the most approachable, most decorative, and are very sociable.
Here you can observe staged wars, real hot stone cooking, pork feasts,
as well as visit the sweet potato farms. It is a most memorable
experience that can not compare with merely watching a travel video, or
having a perfect snapshot on your desktop wallpaper. You will wish,
though, that you had taken more snapshots with your camera while there.<br />
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SAMOSIR ISLAND</h2>
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Samosir Island , in the middle of Lake Toba is the size of Singapore.
Lake toba is the largest and deepest crater lake in world.906 meter
above sea level, a water surface area of 1,265 square km, 90 km long
with a coastline of 285 km, and with an average depth of 450 meters.
Samosir island is the home of Batak people. The population of Samosir
Island is approximately 130.568, or 91 per square kilometer .<br />
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The island measures 45 by 20 km, and originally was a peninsula. It only
became a peninsula after the Dutch arrived and dug a canal across the
small piece of land of 200 metres in 1906. This action seemed to have a
lot to do among the local population, because they thought the island
would slip away towards the middle of the lake and simply dissappear.
The eastern coast of the island rises steeply from a small bank towards a
central plateau with an altitude of 780 metres. This gradually descends
towards the southern and western coast of the island and is scattered
with small villages which dangerously lean against the rock, and cross
ravains.
The Samosir plateau mainly is clear rock, with some scattered forests,
swamps and a small lake.<br />
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There is a road parallel with the shores of the
island, but this can be bad at certain points, with a number of bad
bridges in the southwestern corner. From Pangururan, the
kecamatan-centre at the western side, a bridge connects the island with
mainland Sumatera. The road ascends to an altitude of 1800 metres after
that. Here, the village of Tele offers a good view over the lake and the
island.
During the northeastern monsoon (September until January), a strong wind
usually arrived from the high altitudes, the alogo bolong or 'big
wind'.<br />
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This produces waves of over one metre high, which can made
traffic over water very hard. Local ferries, most of the time overloaded
with freight and people, can be lost during these storms. Earlier the
Batak used big tree-trunk canoos (solu) made of a single tree to cross
the lake. Noaways only very small canoos are used.
F.M. Schnitget, author of 'Forgotten Kingdoms in Sumatera', visited
Samosir in the 1930's and described the adathouses, stone graves and
coffins of no less than 26 villages. Looking for these villages is hard,
because many of the names have been changed since them; others were
abandoned and some of the stone sarcofagusses were removed from their
original location. Outside the paved roads time and patience are an
important factor to find the graves. But for many people a visit to
Samosir is no more than a quiet ferry fare to Tomok, where the most
famous of all Toba Bakat sarcofasussus are just on a few minutes away
from the pier.<br />
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Horas is the local greeting delivered with enthusiasm. The Batak people
love their lake and island, and many traditional local songs are
written about it. You are sure to hear some of these Batak songs on
visit to Samosir island Lake Toba, singing is a strong part of the local
culture walk past (or into) a toddy shop any evening after local men
have consumed a few glasses of Tuak, or palm wine , and hear it for your
self.<br />
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Lissoi is their saying for cheers. There are also some fine woodcarvers
on Samosir Island, as a glance at any of the souvenir shops will verify.<br />
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SIPISO-PISO WATERFALL</h2>
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Wow, Amazing is the first sentence that will remove it from the lips of our sweet, when we arrived at the tourist sites <b>Sipiso-piso Waterfall</b>,
really beautiful eyes. Try to imagine, a rushing waterfall, there is a
fertile plain cultivated plants and the mountain range on it.</div>
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We know that the most popular tourist attraction in North Sumatra is
certainly beloved of Lake Toba. Lake Toba is already popular, it is also
surrounded by other attractions. As <b>Sipiso Piso Waterfall</b>. On the banks of Lake Toba, there is also a natural tourist sites which are not less slick Sipiso-piso waterfall.<br />
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<b>Sipiso-Piso Waterfall</b> is the highest waterfall in Indonesia, with
a height of 120 meters, is located north of Lake Toba, to be precise
about 24 kilometers from Kabanjahe.<br />
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<b>Sipiso-Piso Waterfall</b> has beautiful scenery and fascinating.
Among the cliffs that look greenish, fell running water that is not so
great. From a monitoring post at Brand, the tourists can enjoy the
beauty Sipiso-piso and Lake Toba from a distance<br />
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By the way, if not satisfied to enjoy the beautiful natural sights of
Sipiso-piso is from a distance, we can come down to him. Walking slowly
down the hills filled with pine trees, toward the waterfall whose name
means "<i>knife</i>".<br />
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yeah, to reach the bottom of the waterfall, we do have to spend a
little extra energy. The reason is, the peak of the waterfall is located
at an altitude of about 800 meters above sea level. Pretty pretty far
if you want to go down to the bottom of the waterfall. Not to mention
walking trails are steep and winding. But do not worry, once reached the
bottom of the waterfall, the tiredness was going to be replaced with
the satisfaction of being beautiful and fresh-piso Waterfall Sipiso.<br />
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If you have plans to travel to Sipiso-piso Waterfall is, do not forget
to stop by the Village Tongging. Because this village is the nearest
village of Sipiso-piso Waterfall. In this village many recreational
activities that could be my friends do, like climbing up <b>Mount Sipiso-piso</b>.<br />
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In addition, a close look at life around Sipiso masyarat Karo-piso also
be a memorable experience. Most people around Sipiso-piso is a fisherman
who used to catch fish in Lake Toba.<br />
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North Sumatra tourism does have some of the nuances of nature. Therefore
you should never miss to enjoy yourself. Come and Enjoy the beauty of
Sipiso-piso waterfall and taste the freshness of <b>Sipiso-piso waterfall</b>.<br />
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As the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia, the beautiful and
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Indonesia’s cultural heritage. <br />
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Located not far from the Buddhist
Borobudur temple, the proximity of the two temples tells us that on
Java, Buddhism and Hinduism lived peacefully next to one another. <br />
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Prambanan
is known locally as Roro Jonggrang, coming from the legend of the
‘slender virgin’. According to the legend once upon a time, there was a
young and powerful man named Bandung Bondowoso. He wanted to marry a
beautiful princess named Roro Jonggrang. Her father, the king, agreed
and forced her to marry Bandung Bondowoso. Butm Sita did not love him
yet could not refuse him.<br />
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After careful consideration, she
thought of a way to refuse Bondowoso, whose magical power was
well-known. She decided she would agree but only if Bondowoso built
1,000 temples in one night before the break of dawn. <br />
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She insisted
that the work must be completed before the rooster crowed, something
she believed was impossible. But with the help of genies and his own
magical powers, Bondowoso managed to complete 999 temples. Panicked,
Jonggrang told the women of her village to start pounding rice so that
the rooster would wake up and begin to crow. When Bondowoso heard this
he was deeply disappointed and wildly enraged. When he found out that
Roro Jonggrang had made the roosters crow, he turned her into stone, The
statue of a slender virgin graces the main Prambanan temple, while a
group of temples nearby is called the Candi Sewu or the Thousand
Temples. <br />
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The temples at Prambanan were built in the 9th
century. The biggest temple is dedicated to Shiva – the destroyer, and
the two smaller ones which sit on its right and left are dedicated to
Brahma -¬ the creator and Wisnhu – the sustainer. The tallest temple of
Prambanan is a staggering 47 meters high. Its peak visible from far
away and rises high above the ruins of the other temples. <br />
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After
hundreds of years of neglect, the Prambanan temple was rediscovered by
CA Lons, a Dutchman, in 1733. Since then, this temple has been
revitalized and today is widely regarded as the most beautiful and
graceful Hindu temple in Indonesia.<br />
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The grandeur, complexity, and
integrated architectural concept of Prambanan makes this a truly
amazing structure. As a unique cultural and architectural marvel,
Prambanan was declared a World Heritage site in 1991 by UNESCO.<br />
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The relief’s inside the temple show the epic story of Ramayana. Inside,
there are also historical items such as the Lingga Batara Siwa stone, a
symbol of fertility.<br />
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From May to October at full moon, the
classic Javanese Ramayana ballet or dance drama (hyperlink) is
performed by more than 250 dancers in an outdoor open stage with as its
backdrop the full moon dramatically rising over the temples. <br />
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The
epic Ramayana tells the story of Prince Rama and his wife Sita who are
wandering in the forest. When Rama sees a golden deer he chases it, but
not before drawing a circle around Sita. He tells her not to step out of
the circle to stay safe. The king of ogres Rahwana lures Sita out of
the circle, abducts her and carries her to his kingdom, Alengka. <br />
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The
grief stricken Rama is assisted by the monkey king, Hanuman., who finds
Sita in Rahwana’s palace. He burns Alengka and Sita is saved and
restored to her husband. <br />
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While you are here you will want to
snap as many photos as you can. The ticket you purchase to enter
Prambanan is valid for a whole day meaning you can exit and re-enter the
sites as many times as you wish. This is the same for tickets purchased
for Borobudur temple. For photographers this means you can take
pictures of the site at different times of the day.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Prambanan Temple, Boko Harjo, Prambanan, Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Indonesia-7.7519193 110.49200580000002-7.7538858 110.48948430000002 -7.7499528 110.49452730000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180023413034357489.post-62100755452631874032015-04-09T04:15:00.002-07:002016-01-02T19:59:25.812-08:00BOROBUDUR TEMPLE<h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
BOROBUDUR TEMPLE</h2>
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Borobudur is the world’s largest Buddhist monument
and a priceless ancient center for pilgrimage and education in Mahayana
Buddhism.<br />
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The
world’s largest Buddhist monument draws pilgrims from around Southeast
Asia to a remote hilltop in central Java, surrounded by lush green
vegetation and ringed by volcanoes—one of which remains active.</div>
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Some
1,200 years ago builders carted two million stones from local rivers
and streams and fit them tightly together without the aid of mortar to
create a 95-foot-high (29-meter-high) step pyramid. More than 500 Buddha
statues are perched around the temple. Its lower terraces include a
balustrade that blocks out views of the outside world and replaces them
with nearly 3,000 bas-relief sculptures illustrating the life and
teachings of the Buddha. Together they make up the greatest assemblage
of such Buddhist sculpture in the world.</div>
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Climbing
Borobudur is a pilgrimage in itself, meant to be experienced physically
and spiritually according to the tenets of Mahayana Buddhism. As the
faithful climb upward from level to level, they are guided by the
stories and wisdom of the bas-reliefs from one symbolic plane of
consciousness to the next, higher level on the journey to enlightenment.</div>
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Borobudur
was constructed in the eight and ninth centuries during the golden era
of the Sailendra dynasty, which held sway on Java and neighboring
Sumatra. This ruling clan came from South India or Indochina and helped
to establish Java as a center of Buddhist scholarship and worship.</div>
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The
magnificent site drew pilgrims for hundreds of years—Chinese coins and
ceramics found there suggest that the practice continued until the 15th
century. (In fact it has been revived today.)</div>
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But
Borobudur was mysteriously abandoned by the 1500s, when the center of
Javan life shifted to the East and Islam arrived on the island in the
13th and 14th centuries. Eruptions deposited volcanic ash on the site
and the lush vegetation of Java took root on the largely forgotten site.</div>
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In
the early 19th century Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, British governor of
Java, heard of the site and took an interest in having it excavated.
While this process revealed Borobudur’s treasures it also triggered a
process of decay by exposing them to the elements. Villagers liberated
stones for building materials, and collectors removed Buddha heads and
other treasures for private and public collections around the world.</div>
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Fortunately,
the decline of Borobudur was arrested by tighter regulations and one of
the most ambitious international preservation projects ever attempted.
The “Save Borobudur” campaign was launched in 1968 through the
government of Indonesia and UNESCO.</div>
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The massive
monument’s lower terraces were dismantled and their priceless relief
panels were cleaned and treated against weathering. During this process
an extensive drainage system was put in place to prevent the erosion
that had taken such a toll on the temple. Over eight years a million
stones were removed and later reassembled.</div>
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The result is that Borobudur remains today what it was 1,200 years ago—a unique treasure to rival any site in Southeast Asia.</div>
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<b>How to Get There</b></h3>
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Borobudur
is about 25 miles (40 kilometers) from Yogyakarta, where many day-trip
tours can be booked. Those wishing to visit independently, or stay in
Borobudur village outside the park entrance, can travel to the site by
bus or taxi.</div>
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<b>When to Visit</b></h3>
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Though
Borobudur teaches Buddhists to look inward, there are fantastic views
from the temple over green fields and trees to distant hills and
volcanoes—including active Merapi. Sunrise and sunset are particularly
special times to be at the site. Weekends tend to be especially crowded.</div>
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Borobudur
was designed to be climbed, and visitors able to follow the path of
enlightenment to the top can experience the site as pilgrims did a
thousand years ago. It’s well worth hiring a guide to explain the
significance of statuary and the incredible bas-relief scenes along the
way.</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Borobudur Temple, Borobudur, Borobudur, Magelang 56553, Indonesia-7.6078738 110.20375130000002-33.1299083 68.895157300000022 17.9141607 151.51234530000002tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180023413034357489.post-35859347695281473752015-04-08T07:38:00.002-07:002016-01-02T19:59:19.878-08:00WAY KAMBAS NATIONAL PARK<h2>
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Way Kambas is a large national park in Satwa Indonesia, covering
130,000 hectares. It consists of swamp forest and lowland rain forest,
becoming a reserve in 1972 It has long been known for being home to a
significant population of Sumatran elephants, some Sumatran tigers, Sun
bears, and Malaysian tapirs, and numerous bird species.<br />
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In the 1990s, it
was revealed that the park was also home to a little-known or seen
population of around 40 Sumatran rhinos – one of only three surviving
populations in Indonesia.<br />
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Ecolodges Indonesia aims to help Way Kambas National Park protect the
endangered Sumatran Elephant and the rare Sumatran Rhino and Tiger.
Conservation projects associated with the Ecolodges make regular
contributions to protecting the wildlife.<br />
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Satwa Elephant Ecolodge is only a short walk of 500 metres from the
Park entrance, adjoining a pleasant rural village. Employment and
locally purchased goods by the Ecolodge significantly help the village
and give the local people employment.<br />
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Set in an extensive walled garden full of tropical fruit trees there
are four cottages each with spacious rooms sleeping up to four people
with spring beds, ceiling fans, hot water showers and western toilets.
There is a desk and computer power point and a verandah and comfortable
chairs.<br />
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All guest cottages, facilities, some perimeter lighting and the
office are powered by renewable solar energy. The windows are fully
screened. In a delightful open restaurant , meals give a taste of
Indonesian recipes and ingredients, with a full western breakfast to
start the day, or a picnic box.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0Way Kambas National Park, Lampung, Indonesia-4.9275758 105.77692830000001-5.9399872999999994 104.48603480000001 -3.9151643 107.0678218tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8180023413034357489.post-19441778742382305852015-04-08T03:15:00.001-07:002016-01-02T19:59:12.508-08:00UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK<h2>
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This national park, located in the extreme south-western tip of Java on
the Sunda shelf, includes the Ujung Kulon peninsula and several offshore
islands and encompasses the natural reserve of Krakatoa. In addition to
its natural beauty and geological interest – particularly for the study
of inland volcanoes – it contains the largest remaining area of lowland
rainforests in the Java plain. Several species of endangered plants and
animals can be found there, the Javan rhinoceros being the most
seriously under threat.<br />
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Ujung Kulon National Park, located in Banten Province on the extreme
south-west tip of the highly populated island of Java, has the best and
most extensive lowland forest remaining on the island.<br />
The property,
including the Ujung Kulon peninsula and several offshore islands retains
its natural beauty and possesses a very diverse flora and fauna,
demonstrating on-going evolution of geological processes since the
Krakatau eruption in 1883.<br />
The Krakatau volcano as part of the formation
of the property, is the most well known and studied of all modern
volcanic eruptions, due primarily to the devastating effects (36,000
people killed) registered throughout the northern hemisphere.<br />
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The
property is globally significant as the last and most important natural
habitat of the critically endangered, endemic, single-horned Javan
Rhinoceros (<i>Rhinoceros sondaicus</i>) along with several other
species of endangered plants and animals.<br />
Ujung Kulon is believed to
sustain the last viable natural population of this species, estimated at
approximately 60 individuals.<br />
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It is not known how this compares to
historical densities, but is a critically low figure from the point of
view of species survival and viable genetic diversity.Other notable
mammals in the property include carnivores, such as leopard, wild dog
(dhole), leopard cat, fishing cat, Javan mongoose and several species of
civets. It is also home to three endemic primate species; the Javan
gibbon, Javan leaf monkey and silvered leaf monkey. Over 270 species of
birds have been recorded and terrestrial reptiles and amphibians include
two species of python, two crocodile species and numerous frogs and
toads.<br />
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Ujung Kulon National Park lies on the extreme south-western tip of
Java within the administrative province of Java Barat (West Java) and
the Kebupaten of Pandeglang.<br />
Ujung Kulon is a triangular peninsula protruding from the south-west
extremity of mainland Java, to which it is joined by a low isthmus some
1-2 km wide.<br />
The topography is dominated in the south-west by the three
north-south aligned ridges of the Gunung Payung massif, with the peaks
of Gunung Payung, Gunung Guhabendang and Gunung Cikuja forming the
highest points on the peninsula.<br />
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To the north-east, the relief
attenuates to the low rolling hills and plains of the Telanca Plateau,
and ultimately to the low-lying swamps in the region of the isthmus. To
the east, the Gunung Honje massif forms the mainland component of the
park. Coastal formations include a number of raised coral islands and
their associated fringing reefs which lie off the northern coast of the
peninsula, the largest of these being Pulau Handeuleum. To the south,
the coastline is characterized by sand dune formations, areas of raised
coral reef, and further west a long stretch of undermined and shattered
sandstone slabs. Extensive coral reefs and spectacular volcanic
formations occur along the exposed and broken west coast.<br />
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Geologically, Ujung Kulon, Gunung Honje and Pulau Panaitan are part
of a young Tertiary mountain system, which overlies the pre-Tertiary
strata of the Sunda Shelf. Lying on the edge of the tectonically active
Sunda Shelf, Krakatau Nature Reserve comprises the central island of
Anak Krakatau (child of Krakatau), and the peripheral islands of Rakata,
Payang and Sertung with their surrounding coral reefs. These peripheral
islands form the remnants of a single volcano ('Ancient Krakatau')
which exploded and collapsed some 1,500 years ago leaving three remnant
cones.<br />
Vegetation has been subject to a number of anthropogenic and natural
modifications, of which the most notable is the Krakatau eruption of
1883. As a result, primary lowland rainforest, the natural vegetation
cover, now occupies only 50% of the total area, being largely confined
to the Gunung Payung and Honje massifs.<br />
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A tall closed canopy forest occurs on Gunung Payung, on Pulau
Peucang; vegetation of the Telanca Plateau and central lowlands is a
more open secondary forest. Occurring along the northern promontory of
Ujung Kulon near Tanjung, alang-alang is a seasonally inundated
freshwater swamp forest. Mangrove forest occurs in a broad belt along
the northern side of the isthmus, extending northwards as far as the
Cikalong River, as well as to the north of Pulau Handeuleum and on the
north-east coast of Pulau Panaitan. Beach forest occurs on nutrient-poor
sandy ridges on the north and north-west coasts of Ujung Kulon.<br />
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Ujung Kulon is the last remaining viable natural refuge for Javan
rhinoceros; Javan tiger was locally extirpated about 40 years ago. Other
notable mammals include carnivores, such as leopard, wild dog (dhole),
leopard cat, fishing cat, Javan mongoose and several civets. Of the
primates, the endemic species Javan gibbon and Javan leaf monkey occur
locally along with the endemic silvered leaf monkey, while crab-eating
macaque is found throughout the park. Several ungulates range within the
park, of which the largest and most abundant is banteng. A rich
avifauna is present with over 270 species recorded. Terrestrial reptiles
and amphibians include two species of python, as well as two crocodiles
and numerous frogs and toads. Green turtle is known to nest within the
park.<br />
The rich coral reefs of the Ujung Kulon coast are dominated by a
small number of species that make up some 90% of the coral mass; the
marine areas of Ujung Kulon support some of the richest fish fauna in
the archipelago, with both deep water and reef species well represented.<br />
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Pulau Panaitan has a Ganesha statue on the summit of Mount Raksa, an
early Hindu archaeological relic from the 1st century AD, and the island
is thought to have been an important staging post for sailing ships
passing through the Sunda Straits. Captain James Cook is known to have
anchored HMS <i>Endeavour</i> on the south-eastern side of Panaitan Island from 6-16 January 1771.<br />
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