Bunaken Laut Eksotis

Taman Laut Bunaken Berada di Kel.Bunaken Kecamatan Bunakensekitar 7 mil dari Pelabuhan Manadoyang dapat ditempuh selama 35 menit dari pusat kota dengan menggunakan kapal motor. Pada awalnya Bunaken adalah pulau karang (atol). Luas wilayahnya sekitar 887,5 hektare dengan kondisi morfologi sedikit bergelombang. Taman Nasional Bunaken merupakan salah satu Taman Laut terindah di dunia.

Sebagian besar wilayah pantainya terdiri dari hutan bakau dan pasir putih. Lautnya terdapat terumbu karang keras dan lembut, dinding karang yang terjal, dengan beraneka bentuk dan warna biota laut diantaranya terdapat ikan hiu, kura-kura, Mandarin Fish, kuda laut, ikan pari, dan yang terkenal adalah ikan purba Raja Laut (Coleacant) dan masih banyak lagi yang membentuk taman laut nan indah. Keindahan taman lautnya dapat dilihat pada lokasi-lokasi yang disebut dengan Lekuan 1, 2, dan 3, Fukui, Mandolin, Tanjung Paragi, Ron's Point, Sachiko Point, Pangalisang, Muka Kampung, dan BunakenTimur.

Merupakan tempat wisata Laut dan wisata bahari dengan obyek kunjungan wisata, yaitu laut dan pantai. Kegiatan wisata yang dapat dilakukan, berupa menikmati taman laut dengan cara sigtseeing (berkeliling) naik perahu berkaca (katamaran), snorkeling (berenang memakai alat pernapasan), diving (menyelam), dan photografi underwater (foto bawah laut); serta berjemur badan dan tamasya pantai. Fasilitas yang disediakan di taman laut Bunaken, yaitu perahu berkaca, diving center, cottage (penginapan) rumah makan, pendopo, dan kios cenderamata. Wisata Indonesia Surga Dunia.

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5 Tourist Attractions in Java Mystical

The beauty of the attractions directly proportional to the mystical stories of horror in it. Mystical, mythical and keangkerannya, will make chilling your skin crawl. Here it is 5 mystical sights on Java!

There are several places on the island of Java who have horror stories and mythical-mystical that will make your forehead furrowed. You can see for yourself by visiting the places these hideous. Compiled detikTravel, Tuesday (06/03/2012), the following five mystical sights in Java:

1. South Coast region of Java Island

South Coast region are interesting to visit, such as Queen's Harbour Beach, Edge Tile, Parangtritis, and much more. However, did you know about the restrictions for not wearing green on the South Coast region? Yes, if you wear a green shirt, then you are said to be kidnapped by the Queen of South and his genie.

Queen of South and his genie residing in the South Coast of Java Island. Not surprisingly, fat ban will you find such rude to say no, keep clean, and not to the beach at night or dusk arrived in the South Coast region. There are also many people who claim to have met the Queen and the royal visit in the South in the southern ocean. In addition, the South Coast region of Java is often used to place an ascetic.

2. Lawang Sewu

Sewu mace has a magnificent and historic architecture. The building, known as a thousand doors also has a mystical story that will make your skin crawl chilling. Awesomeness Sewu Lawang is very well known, even one tv show 'Another World' had done 'tests guts' in this place.

At that time, someone who is testing the guts to see the appearance of female figure with long hair! Records of sightings is now accessible on youtube and you can immediately see it. Sewu mace has a long history, this place was also a massacre against the Dutch by the Japanese army. Underground space is very narrow and humid, it is said many indigenous people are imprisoned and left to die on the right.

According to some kuncen, which often appears the ghost is a white tiger and Miss Holland. Miss Holland, can be regarded as the ghost of the 'most powerful' in this place. If there are visitors who possessed Miss Holland, it takes more than one kuncen to remove it. If you dare, you can see for yourself!

3. Museum Fatahillah

You definitely know this one place, situated in the old city area makes this place easy to visit. Fatahillah Museum has many relics of the antique Dutch period, such as some furniture, tables, chairs and much more. However, no less mythical stories are very famous and terrifying at the Museum Fatahillah.

One of them is the famous dungeon as a place to punish the natives. That said, they were held captive by the sadistic and the prisoners who die in the dungeon. Not surprisingly, for some people who come to the Museum Fatahillah at night, will hear the moans and screams.

Not only that, in one room there is a sword used to execute prisoners. The sword is long and large, the blood is said the prisoners who have not washed the sword and go unpunished. The museum also has rooms add mystery and secrets and hidden mystical.

4. Lawu

Lawu located on the border between Central Java and East Java. The beauty of the rising sun, will be able to make anyone spellbound. However, you must obey the rules in climbing Mount Lawu. Many people who climb Mount Lawu to meditate and meditate. That said, Lawu can be regarded as the spiritual center on the island of Java.

The most famous myth Lawu is a vicious market. Satan market is near Hargo Dalem, one of the top of Mount Lawu. Satan market can not be seen by the eyes of ordinary people. If you hear a voice as offering something, such as 'buy what deck?', You are required to spend money and throw it. There are many myths in Mount Lawu that will challenge your adrenaline.

5. Alas Purwo

Alas Purwo has the natural beauty of the mountains, forests, caves, creatures, and tempting beaches. Alas Purwo has also been used as a National Park Alas Purwo, as a place of environmental conservation.

Alas Purwo is a place that is often used to add people to be imprisoned in the occult and even pesugihan! That is because, Alas Purwo is where the largest kingdom in Java jin. There, there are more than 30 caves that used to be imprisoned. In some caves, and the streets, do not be surprised if you find many offerings.

That said, there are many spirits and demons in this place. It is recommended for those who want to Purwo Alas, to keep my mouth to not say nasty, do not think negative, obeying the rules of the local residents, and do not destroy nature. According to the shaman or wise man, Alas Purwo is the center of the kingdom of spirits in Banyuwangi to Situbondo.

That's some mystical place on the island of Java. Do not be afraid, because mystical things are just an added value when you visit some place. As long as you do not disturb the 'gatekeepers' in those places, guaranteed you will not be disturbed.

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Waterfall Cikaso, Indonesia

Would require pages and pages of paper to describe the beauty of waterfall Cikaso. Why not, so the foot stamped on the side of the river flow Cikaso waterfall, visible only stretch of breathtaking scenery.

Cikaso waterfall is located in Indonesia, Kampung Ciniti, District Cibitung, Jampang Kulon, southern West Java. Actually, this waterfall waterfall named Noble, but because it comes from the river Cikaso, people often refer to the waterfall Cikaso.

To reach the waterfall, can be reached by walking along the rice field or rent a motor boat. The cost to get into this place is Rp 2,000 per person. To rent a motor boat package, is charged Rp 80,000 round-trip with a load of up to 10 people and this boat will be waiting for 3 hours.

After paying the entrance fee and boat rental, boat ride direct visitors who are ready on the banks of the river. The river runs straight through the boat Cikaso and takes about 5 minutes, all the way on either side will be seen a line of trees that give the impression of natural calmness.

Visitors will be deployed along the river and into the waterfall area within about 10 meters. From a distance, the sound was the pounding of an abundance of waterfalls that fall from a height, nature paintings terpampanglah beautiful natural bath rugs. Cikaso unfolds with majestic waterfall crashing white water. Visitors will be presented with 3 pieces of the waterfall at the same time, each waterfall has a name, which left Asepan named waterfall, the waterfall was meow, and the rightmost waterfall named Aki.

Cikaso waterfall has a height of nearly 80 meters, and width of a cliff 100 meters. Decorated with large rocks and trees, and moss add to the beauty of the waterfall Cikaso. Here is readily available food stalls and toilets.

For visitors who like to hunt photo of this place is perfect, because the effect of sunlight that filtered through the trees rerimbunnya make this beautiful waterfall. Should visit the waterfall during the rainy season, due to the abundant water volume makes this unique Cikaso waterfall.

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Bali Including The World's Best Island

LONDON - Who does not know Bali? Beauty and exoticism of the island was famous among the tourists. In fact, the island is included in the list of 5 Best World Island Travel BBC version that was launched on Wednesday (30/11/2011).

"Surrounded by the warm water of the Indian Ocean, Bali is one of 17,500 islands in the archipelago of Indonesia," the BBC's description of Bali which is positioned at number two in five World Best Island.

"Among the other islands are full of color, and even after several decades of tourism development on other islands in Indonesia, Bali remained fertile and were awarded an unparalleled beauty," BBC Travel assessment.

In addition to the island of Bali, there are several other entries in the list of World's Best Island. The first position occupied by the island of Santorini, Greece. In the third place Cape Breton, Canada, then in the next sequence of Boracay Island, Philippines, and in the final sequence the Great Barrier Reef, Australia.

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Gumuk Sand, Indonesia

INDONESIA is a country located on the equator so that the tropical climate with high rainfall. Quite surprising that Indonesia has a desert.

This unique phenomenon found near Parangtritis, Bantul, Yogyakarta. Residents around the area called "Gumuk Sand".

Sand dunes are a natural phenomenon formed by wind movement. The wind carrying sand from Mount Merapi volcanic material. This sand fly out to sea and then blend with water and then into fine sand. Process thousands of years to make sand-fine sand formed into dunes as can be seen today.

Sand dunes have other unique, one of the extreme temperature changes from daytime to nighttime. In the afternoon, Sand Gumuk be very hot tube while very cold at night, just like the temperature in the Sahara desert. This unique phenomenon like there's only one in Indonesia.

The community is thought Gumuk Sand is just ordinary natural phenomena. In fact, many experts in geology and geography that came to Gumuk Sand to examine this unusual phenomenon.

Sand dunes in addition to being a tourist, now also a center of research. In fact, Sand Gumuk plan will be incorporated into the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The beauty and uniqueness of the phenomenon Gumuk Sand inspire many photographers to take pictures. Sand dunes and even once the site of filming a video clip and band artist Agnes Letto.

In addition, sometimes pilgrims in Yogyakarta make Gumuk Sand place to do Hajj rituals before going to Mecca, to practice adapting to air later in the Arabian desert.

Sand dunes have a length of 15.7 miles of river downstream towards Opak Parangtritis and two kilometers from the coastline. From Yogyakarta to Gumuk Sand takes approximately 45 minutes.

Not only take pictures, if you want to know more in the history of Sand Gumuk, you can also visit the Museum of Geospatial Gumuk Sand in the area. This place provides scientific information on geospatial and geographical conditions Gumuk Sand.

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Lake Kelimutu, Indonesia "Three Million Colors Enchantment"

For those of you who like to do nature activities, take a trip to Lake Three Colors, Flores, who was in the northern island of Flores, precisely in the village of strikes, District Moni, Ende, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. According to some sources encountered, the best time to enjoy the scenery in a natural lake that lies on top of Mount Flores it was early morning at sunrise.

Travel can be reached from the town of Ende which takes approximately two hours with a standard speed. To get an amazing view of sunrise, you have to leave at around 3:30 pm.

Transport access to the lake is not so easy, but local and foreign tourists usually prefer to hire a vehicle through local travel agents, or if the clever approach of local communities, not hard we can rent their bikes. But do not forget to check the condition of the vehicle before, do not let your tour plagued by technical problems resulting from our own negligence.

Or if we do not want to rush off early morning, may also choose to stay at some home stay run by local people with a range of Rp 25,000 to Rp 50,000. Or we can stay in cottages provided local governments with a range of Rp 50,000 to Rp 75,000. All depends on your needs.

Approximately two hours along winding roads, ravines and cliffs on its sides, as well as road conditions are not so smooth in some parts until we get to the village of Moni, the village is situated at the foot of Mount Flores. Stinging cold to the bone, heavy clothing becomes an obligation for this trip. Therefore, for those of you who have an allergy cold, it is advisable to wear thick clothing.

From the village of Moni, the lake has ever been nominated for the wonders of the world that live within 45 minutes travel alone. The road narrowed and began to climb. But the natural scenery on the left and right to be tired of drugs and make this challenging journey enjoyable.

To enter national parks Flores, we only pay a fee of Rp 2,000 only. To get to the lip of the lake, we still have to up the stairs and cobblestone streets about 20 minutes. The sound of birds chirping and forest insects accompany each step to the lake which is located 1690 meters above sea level until we get to the point of view.

Creation of the Almighty etched in front of the eyes, three separate crater-shaped lake on the left and right. If adjusted to the eye, the lake on the left or brownish-black in the local language is called Ata Mbupu Tiwu which according to local belief, the lake is a haven of old ghosts.

Who's who on the right, there are two separate lakes thin cliffs. A light-blue local call Tiwu Nuwa Muri Ko'o Fai or lake funeral spirits of young people, being the rightmost dark green Tiwu named Ata Polo, who is believed to be the wake wicked spirits.

According to local residents who had accompanied there, you include people who are lucky if the trip to see a monkey. Local people believe that the lake is a sacred lake and give fertility to the surrounding area, it is not uncommon ceremonies are often held at the lake where people make offerings to the spirits of the earth results in the lake.

Changes in the natural and eternal trust

Kelimutu had erupted in 1886 and left three shaped crater lake water color can change unexpectedly, according to the mineral content and the weather. Unexpected changes the color of lake water, it makes its own mystery is not able to solve until now.

It is worth noting, once the lake is never red, white and blue. Like two sides of a coin that could not be separated, to walk in harmony with the natural changes lasting trust of local communities to make a magic lake itself is an attraction for everyone, especially those of you outdoors enthusiasts and fans of natural scenery.

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Tobotobo Marine Park, Indonesia

Almost in all the islands in Indonesia to save the wealth of marine life is beautiful and needs to be preserved. One more marine parks that are not less beautiful is Tobotobo Marine Park in North Halmahera.

Marine Park is located in the Village Tobotobo Tobotobo, District Loloda Islands. In the village Tobotobo there are also thousands of bats that live in trees, mangroves, and a shower of white doves and blue.

Tobotobo Marine Park is a place that has a very beautiful marine park so it is advisable for snorkeling or diving activities.

To be able to reach the marine park attraction Tobotobo Available passenger ship twice a week from the port of Tobelo to Loloda, the journey takes approximately nine hours. Although Tobotobo can be reached from every village in Loloda, Dorume island is the best option for transit.

Tobotobo Marine Park is only about 15 minutes by speedboat from Dorume that can be rented from the local population.

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Tanjung Keluang, Indonesia

Wherever you go in the entire archipelago, there is always a beautiful natural attractions and is worth your visit. This time we try to visit to Central Kalimantan, where there are natural attractions bat Cape, located in the village of Kubu, West Kotawaringin, Indonesia.

Cape Nature Parks bat formed by pure white sand with calm sea, and the presence of typical coastal evergreen plant is a beautiful panorama.

Natural scenic beauty beach (sand and mangrove) supported by the existence of flora and fauna are typical. Flora prominent vegetation in the area of ​​Natural Park Cape bat are: Sea Pines (Casuarina sp), and mangrove (Rhizophora sp.)

Fauna species of wildlife can be found in the area of ​​Natural Park bat Cape, among other water Weasel (cycnogale sp), falcons (henicopersis novaeguineae) and kingfisher birds.

Calm sea conditions make this beach is perfect for swimming and sunbathing while enjoying the beauty of the beach. This beach is also the potential to be developed as a location for deep sea fishing.

From Jakarta navigate to your destination Bun Base that can be achieved with commercial flights. After that, the road trip by car can be resumed about 30 minutes with the distance to the village of Kubu approximately 30 km. New from the beach camp continued with the journey of water about 15 minutes.

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New 7 Wonders of Nature

Seven winners of the event while the New7Wonders of Nature has been announced, Saturday, November 12, 2011. They are: the island of Komodo. Amazon, Halong Bay, Iguazu Falls, Jeju Island, Puerto Princesa Underground River and Table Mountain.

It's not yet the final result, the organizers still counting votes to determine who is entitled to the title of 'miracle dunia' - which will be announced early in 2012.

Nevertheless, the announcement has been warmly welcomed by supporters of finalists who qualify, otherwise somber responded by citizens who champion was called.

One supporter of the Bay of Fundy, for example, Terri McCulloch was disappointed, rather than into seven large, finalists from Canada was not even mentioned in the list of 14 finalists with the largest share of the vote while.

However, women who tirelessly campaigned for the Bay of Fundy during the four-year-old says, although not successful, participation in the New7Wonders has attracted global attention on these unique waters. Campaign in the event it is passed, to tell the world about the unique tidal waters, with diverse ecosystems, and rich marine creatures. "We still feel happy to be around 28 large, there's nothing to be sorry," he said as published Canada Press.

Stud of Ireland, Cliffs of Moher also expressed no escape. In fact, an institution in the country expect further increase in tourist visits as much as 35 percent, which adds to Ireland's purse earnings to 700 million euros - in five years - if they could get a hero predicate 'natural wonders of the world'

Although disappointed, the Director of the Cliffs of Moher, Katherine Webster thanked those who participated in this campaign for four years. Mayor of Clare, Pat Hayes, although disappointed, he says, "at least more people around the world heard the name of the Cliffs of Moher, than ever before," he said as published Irish Times.

Bitter pill also felt the citizens of Lebanon. Their vigorous campaign - even the prime minister said, choose Jeita Grotto is part of the "duty of the state" - has not been able to compete with other contestants. "Unfortunately, the interim results have not been able to bring a smile on our faces," said Nabil Haddad, general manager of Jeita, as published the Daily Star. He added that the Dead Sea is also not otherwise qualify.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Najib Mikati said, by becoming a finalist in the finals, is an opportunity for Jeita Grotto become a leading tourist destination, despite the fact that he failed to secure its position in seven major. "This proves, once again, that this country has been blessed by the miracle that needs to be maintained," said Mikati.

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ASEAN FILM FESTIVAL (AFF)

IN 16-17 November 2011, will be held Asean Film Festival (AFF) in Bali. This film festival under the theme "ASEAN: The Global Film Connection" which will play the 10 films from 10 ASEAN member countries.

In addition, Asean Film Festival also has two other major events, namely seminars that discuss various issues within the scope of ASEAN cinema and also the red carpet reception and gala dinner. Indonesia as chair of ASEAN this year, who suggested the existence of this film festival, would also not be separated from state support other ASEAN Member Countries.

Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Mari Elka Pangestu said that AFF has a strategic value to develop a network of creative industries. "AFF has a strategic value to foster and develop a network of creative industries, in order to build solidarity between countries in the ASEAN member countries in the development of creative industries that are currently dominated by countries like the United States, India, Japan, and China," he explained, in Kemenparekraf House news conference, Jakarta, Thursday (11/10/2011).

Let's also hope the AFF may be able to give space to the film Asean to contribute not only as supporting pillars of the ASEAN Socio-cultural society but also for ASEAN economic community development.

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Bali, The Best Waves

Surfers are famous with tourists nomadennya lifestyle. They spend their lives roaming the world, looking for the perfect waves for surfing. As reported by BBC, Indonesia including the selection of the world's favorite surfing spot.

Bali has been famous as a place to surf for world-class surfers. Kuta Beach is a favorite because the waves are good but also because the beach is close to the sparkling city life.But the best place to surf in Bali is the Bukit Peninsula. While surfers who prefer the atmosphere of tranquility choose to surf on the coast plains, near Uluwatu.

Not far from Bali, Lombok is also one saltu best option for surfing. Desert Point is a beach that is believed to have waves with the best waves in the world.

Not inferior to Bali and Lombok, Java precisely in Grajagan has waves that are consistent with the longest wavelengths, which can stimulate adrenaline. For something more relaxing, surfing at Batu Karas can be tried, although according to some surfers surf at Batu Karas is too boring, but this place does not hurt to visit for its beautiful landscape.

Not forgetting also the small islands around Sumatra, although less popular with the Balinese, but the waves in these islands, especially in Nias, is considered almost perfect.Even after the 2004 tsunami, the wave height increases dramatically here.

If you ask the surfers of the world where the place they most want to visit to surf, then the answer must be the Mentawai Islands. The islands here have become a world-class surf, although to reach the island ni entail relatively expensive.

The right time for surfing in Indonesia is year-round, but the best time is from about May to October, where the wind was blowing from the southeast, bringing waves of the Indian Ocean.

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"Tana Toraja"

Makale - Group of Baden-baden Und Rastatt, German tourists admit admiring the natural beauty owned Tana Toraja district.

"Its beautifull. We are very pleased to see the natural beauty of Tana Toraja. Sights like this are not we met in several cities that have been visited by a group of Baden-baden Und Rastatt Germany, "said a spokeswoman for the group Rastatt Baden-baden German Und, Tabea is also fluent in Indonesia after the officially accepted by the regency of Tana in the home office district City Makale, South Sulawesi, Thursday (27/10).

Tabea said, the natural conditions are similar to Tana Toraja area in Baden-baden, a district town in the area of ​​southern Germany. Are different, the climate Tana Toraja is superior because it is tropical and a bit warmer than the region.

Besides fascinated with nature Tana Toraja, Group of Rastatt Baden-baden German Und was also interested in the culture, customs and religious harmony in Tana Toraja. While in Tana Toraja, the group Rastatt Baden-baden Und already visited a number of attractions in Toraja.

"Tourists who come to Tana Toraja Toraja will feel at home in the midst of incredible natural beauty," says he is still a student at one university in Germany.

Head group Und Rastatt Baden-baden germany origin, Margarete Eges said Tana Toraja as an icon of tourism in South Sulawesi has a unique and beautiful nature and are not owned any other area. It's one tourist attraction to visit Tana Toraja. There have been many vacationers from Germany who came to Tana Toraja and is believed to be many more tourists from Germany who will visit Tana Toraja.

According to him, the district (regency) Tana Toraja need to change ways of thinking in the management of the tourism sector in the region. Local authorities do not have to chase the target a lot of tourists but provide the best service to tourists.

Exemplified, in Bostfana countries he has visited, the number of tourists who come there is not much but the standard of services provided by the government and the local community is very satisfying. This will make the tourists feel at home live longer and spend more money that will be enjoyed by local people.

"Tana Toraja is very beautiful and tourists will feel at home. The longer the tourists stay in Tana Toraja, the more money will they spend, "he said.

He hoped, Tana Toraja district government could establish cooperation between cities with the government in Baden-baden Germany. That way, there will be more of Germans who visit the Toraja. As well as bringing economic benefits to society Toraja, both sides can complement each other, "he said.

District Secretary (Sekkab) Tana Toraja said Tana Toraja regency still exploring the relationship of cooperation and bilateral relations (Sister City) in various fields including, tourism, social and community between the Tana Toraja regency and city of Baden-baden in Germany.

"We are still exploring cooperation with the city of Baden-baden in Germany is a positive step. But cooperation is a positive step, "he said. Joni hollow

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The Pink Beach in the KOMODO ISLAND

KOMODO, rare animals of Indonesia are currently 'competing' to gain a place as one of New 7 Wonders of the World. The original habitat of Komodo dragons is on the island of Komodo, Flores Province, Indonesia.

Komodo has become a major attraction tourists visiting the island of Komodo. However, there are still other places worth visiting on the island.

This place is called Pink Beach. As the name suggests, the sand beach is not white like the beaches in general. Beach with sand-colored like this there are only seven around the world.

The sand of this beach pink, due to a mixture consisting of small pieces of coral, shells, and the calcium carbonate of marine invertebrates is very small, and also Foraminifera, microscopic amoeba that has a shell body red or bright pink.

The beach is still very quiet, no residential population around it so clean beach is still very awake. Being on the beach is like relaxing on the beach is private property, with sea water that is still clear blue color combined with pink sand.

In addition to relaxing you can also snorkel or diving in the waters of this beach. Park is no less beautiful coral reefs by coral reefs in Bunaken.

Currently no longer difficult to reach this location, because it is not far from the Komodo National Park to the beach then this can be via two paths, walking for four hours or if you want more quickly by boat from Loh Liang.

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Borobudur Temple

Who does not know Borobudur?
Borobudur Temple is a Buddhist temple, Borobudur is situated in the village of Magelang regency, Central Java, Indonesia, was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of ancient Mataram Kingdom, Dynasty dynasty descendants.

This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Millions of people are eager to visit this building as one of the World Wonder Heritages. It is not surprising since architecturally and functionally, as the place for Buddhists to say their prayer, Borobudur is attractive.

Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old Mataram Kingdom, the descendant of Sailendra dynasty. Based on Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur was a place for praying that was completed to be built on 26 May 824, almost one hundred years from the time the construction was begun. The name of Borobudur, as some people say, means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while other says that Borobudur means monastery on the high place.

Borobudur is constructed as a ten-terraces building. The height before being renovated was 42 meters and 34.5 meters after the renovation because the lowest level was used as supporting base. The first six terraces are in square form, two upper terraces are in circular form, and on top of them is the terrace where Buddha statue is located facing westward. Each terrace symbolizes the stage of human life. In line with of Buddha Mahayana, anyone who intends to reach the level of Buddha's must go through each of those life stages.

The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizes human being that are still bound by lust. The upper four stories are called Rupadhatu symbolizing human beings that have set themselves free from lust but are still bound to appearance and shape. On this terrace, Buddha effigies are placed in open space; while the other upper three terraces where Buddha effigies are confined in domes with wholes are called Arupadhatu, symbolizing human beings that have been free from lust, appearance and shape. The top part that is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing.

Each terrace has beautiful relief panels showing how skillful the sculptors were. In order to understand the sequence of the stories on the relief panels, you have to walk clockwise from the entrance of the temple. The relief panels tell the legendary story of Ramayana. Besides, there are relief panels describing the condition of the society by that time; for example, relief of farmers' activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of navigation in Bergotta (Semarang).

All relief panels in Borobudur temple reflect Buddha's teachings. For the reason, this temple functions as educating medium for those who want to learn Buddhism. YogYES suggests that you walk through each narrow passage in Borobudur in order for you to know the philosophy of Buddhism. Atisha, a Buddhist from India in the tenth century once visited this temple that was built 3 centuries before Angkor Wat in Cambodia and 4 centuries before the Grand Cathedrals in Europe.

Thanks to visiting Borobudur and having supply of Buddha teaching script from Serlingpa (King of Sriwijaya), Atisha was able to improve Buddha's teachings after his return to India and he built a religion institution, Vikramasila Buddhism. Later he became the leader of Vikramasila monastery and taught Tibetans of practicing Dharma. Six scripts from Serlingpa were then summarized as the core of the teaching called "The Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment" or well known as Bodhipathapradipa.

A question about Borobudur that is still unanswered by far is how the condition around the temple was at the beginning of its foundation and why at the time of it's finding the temple was buried. Some hypotheses claim that Borobudur in its initial foundation was surrounded by swamps and it was buried because of Merapi explosion. It was based on Kalkutta inscription with the writing 'Amawa' that means sea of milk. The Sanskrit word was used to describe the occurrence of disaster. The sea of milk was then translated into Merapi lava. Some others say that Borobudur was buried by cold lava of Merapi Mountain.

With the existing greatness and mystery, it makes sense if many people put Borobudur in their agenda as a place worth visiting in their lives. Besides enjoying the temple, you may take a walk around the surrounding villages such as Karanganyar and Wanurejo. You can also get to the top of Kendil stone where you can enjoy Borobudur and the surrounding scenery. Please visit Borobudur temple right away...

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WHITE CRATER (Kawah Putih)

White crater is located in the southern city of Bandung, within 46 miles or 2.5 hours from Bandung.from the gate gone deep into the crater located about 5 km or can be taken approximately 20 minutes. Through the paved roads winding with a view of natural forests with various species of plants. White crater is located in a mountain called Mount Patuha.Dahulu time ago, people considered this crater is haunted areas because many birds die instantly through this crater.

Then denied this belief, when in 1837 a Dutch scientist Dr German. Franz Wilhelm Junghun who is also a Dutch planters who love nature conservation do some research and found that the awesomeness was not caused by the lava bursts of sulfur that smells very menyengat. When the discovery of the fact that people were not interested in making this place as a tourist attraction. Only after PT Perhutani developed in 1987, a white crater area made into a tourist attraction in West Java. The water in the crater of this mountain than the water colors are bright and well always changed. This is what eventually became the main attraction. crater surface is generally rocky and sandy white color,

so that the crater was later known as the white crater. Some researchers say that Patuha still active, so found some craters that are still turbulent jets. Also found near this place a 5-meter deep cave once used as a sulfur mine. I wonder if some steamy crater tiba2 lot, and visitors found cougheds due to inhaling air that smelled of sulfur is very sharp.
The beauty of White crater lake, is very enchanting and amazing. Plus very cool temperatures throughout the day (temperature around 8-22 degrees Celsius). Perhaps because of this crater is located on a mountain that has a height of approximately 2.434m above sea level. In fact, if you already know the wonders of nature, would say nothing as beautiful as White crater craters. Because of its natural beauty, is often used as a place Crater White Photo prawedding (very much), filming movies and soap operas. Even today in Bandung and surrounding citys also,
if anyone want prawedding photo, white crater will always be the primary choice. The beauty of white crater is expressed by the words very difficult. Come and enjoy yourself. Guaranteed you would be amazed. There are even some articles about the white crater I have ever read on the internet, it presupposes the beauty of the white crater "As Heaven is scattered" [Fabulous yes ..!!].

On the way to the crater, we will pass the object of interest such as old railroad tracks, fields of yellow, green tea gardens and pine forests and wide. In keeping with the white crater path you can go on to the lake Patengan or camping to Ranca Upas, which is also the breeding of deer, or swim in the pool airpanas ciwalini. Ciwidey road from the highway to the parking area near the crater, was slightly damaged, but it did not dampen White crater intention visitors to come there. From day to day berjubeldan visitors continue to multiply. Perhaps because enjoying the trip, that day not feel it was night, never fear, here are many hotels available that you can rent to stay. Going home from the crater or white do not forget to stop at strawberry plantations in the region Rancabali.in there you can pick your own fruit tuk to take home.

Curious is not it?? hence, when she was visiting Bandung, set your time and try to stop by the White crater. Guaranteed to be a satisfactory way.

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BADUY TRIBE

Baduy/Badui are an indigenous group in the Sunda region Lebak, Banten. they are one of the tribes that apply isolated from the outside world. In addition they also have the confidence taboo to be photographed.
Baduy tribe region is geographically located at coordinates 6 ° 27'27 "- 6 ° 30'0" latitude and 108 ° 3'9 "- 106 ° 4'55" East. They live right at the foot of the mountains in the village Kendeng Kanekes, District Leuwidamar, Lebak-Rangkasbitung, Banten, is about 40 km from the city Rangkasbitung.
There are 2 Baduy tribes, that is Baduy Inner and Outer Baduy.

Inner Baduy

inner Baduy tribes are the most strictly follow the customs, the people living in three villages: Cibeo, Cikertawana, and Cikeusik. Characteristic of the inner Baduy tribe is a natural white dress and wearing a white headband. They are forbidden by custom to meet with foreigners (non citizens)

Regulations for inner Baduy is:
- Not allowed to use vehicles to transport
- Not allowed to use footwear
- The door should be facing north / south (except the chairman's house Pu'un)
- Prohibition of use of electronic tools (technology)
- Using a colored cloth black / white as the garment is woven and stitched themselves and are not allowed to use modern clothing.

Outer Baduy

Outer Baduy lies around the area of ​​the inner Baduy, as Cikadu, Kaduketuk, Kadukolot, Gajeboh, Cisagu, and so forth. Outer Baduy distinctively dressed and black headband.

Outer Baduy are people who have come out of inner Baduy. 
There are several things that cause the release of inner Baduy residents to the Outer Baduy:
- They have broken the custom traditional inner Baduy  society.
- Wanting to get out of the inner Baduy
- Married to a member of Outer Baduy


The characteristics of the Outer Baduy's community :
- They already know and use technology, such as electronic equipment, although its use remains a prohibition for any Baduy citizens, including citizens of Outer Baduy.
- The process of building houses for Foreign Baduy been using assistive devices, such as saws, hammers, nails, etc., which previously prohibited by the Baduy custom.
- Using custom clothing with black or dark blue (for men), which indicates that they are not holy. Sometimes using modern clothing such as T-shirts and jeans.
- Using modern household appliances, such as mattresses, pillows, plates & cups glass & plastic.

Inner Baduy are part of a whole people Baduy. Unlike the Outer Baduy, inner Baduy residents still adhere to the customs of their ancestors.


The language they use is Sundanese. To communicate with people outside their current use Indonesian language, although they do not get that knowledge from the school. In the Baduy tribes knew no written culture, so that the customs, belief / religion, and the story of ancestors stored only in oral speech only.


Baduy tribes also do not know the school,  formal education as opposed to their custom. They rejected a government proposal to build school facilities in their villages.even this day. although since the Suharto's era, the government has tried to force them to change their way of life and build modern school facilities in their region, Baduy tribe still refuses the government's efforts. As a result, the majority of Baduy tribe can not read or write drawing.


Physical appearance and their language is similar to the Sundanese people in general.The only difference is their beliefs and way of life. Baduy tribes shut themselves from the influence of the outside world and strictly maintain their traditional way of life, while the Sundanese people are more open to foreign influences and the majority embraced Islam.


Lojor heunteu beunang dipotong, pèndèk heunteu beunang disambung.
(The length can not / should not be cut short, short can not / should not be spliced)



In agriculture should not be alter the contour of the land for fields, so that their way own an unirrigated field very simple, do not cultivate the land with a plow, do not make the terraces, planted with only a sharpened piece of bamboo. In house construction ground surface contours also left as is, so the poles Baduy homes are often not equal in length. Words and their actions were honest, plain, no-nonsense, even in the trade they do not haggle.


Baduy know of two systems of government, namely national system, which follows the rule of Indonesia, and custom systems that follow the customs of the community trust. Both systems are combined  such a way that no collisions occur. Nationally, the Baduy population was led by the village head called Jaro's government, which is under the sub-district, while customarily subject to the highest Baduy traditional leaders, namely "Pu'un".
The highest traditional leader in Baduy society is "Pu'un" live in the three villages. The position lasts for generations, but not automatically from father to son, but can also be other relatives. Duration Pu'un position is not specified, only based on one's ability to hold that office.

Executing everyday customs administration kapu'unan (kepu'unan) implemented by Jaro, which is divided into four positions, namely tangtu Jaro, Jaro dangka, Jaro dependents, and Jaro pamarentah. Jaro tangtu responsible for the implementation of customary law on citizens tangtu and various other matters. the job of Jaro dangka  to maintain, administer, and maintain a deposit ancestral lands inside and outside Kanekes. Jaro dangka totaling 9 people, which when added to the third person called Jaro Jaro tangtu twelve. Leaders of Jaro is called sebagaijaro twelve dependents. The Jaro's government customarily served as a liaison between indigenous Baduy with the national government, which assisted in his duties by pangiwa, strip, and kokolot overtime or village elders (Makmur, 2001).


As has happened for hundreds of years, the main livelihood  community's Baduy is farming. In addition they also get additional income from selling fruit they get in the forest such as durian and kemaji acid, as well as forest honey.

Trade in the past conducted is barter, it is now common use of rupiah currency. Baduy people selling fruit, honey, and sugar kawung / aren through the middlemen. They also buy the necessities of life  in the market. The market located in outside the territory Baduy, like Kroya market, Cibengkung, and Ciboleger.
if work in the fields is not too much, people Baduy also happy to travel to major cities around the region on condition that they must walk. Generally they go in small groups consisting of 3 to 5 people, a visit to the house of acquaintances who had come to the Baduy while selling honey and handicrafts. During the visit they usually get extra money to make ends meet.

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