2. Prambanan Temple),
Candi Prambanan (Prambanan Temple), Yogyakarta. Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple compound in Indonesia. The temple is a
UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the largest Hindu temples in south-east Asia. It is characterised by its tall and pointed
architecture, typical of Hindu temple architecture, and by the 47m high central building inside a large complex of individual temples. It
was built around 850 CE by either Rakai Pikatan, king of the second Mataram dynasty, or Balitung Maha Sambu, during the Sanjaya
Dynasty. Prambanan also has a legend, which tells the story about Prince Bandung Bondowoso that fell in love with Princess Lara
Jonggrang, the daughter of King Boko. But the princess rejected his proposal of marriage because Bandung Bondowoso has killed King
Boko and ruled her kingdom. Bandung Bondowoso insist the union. Finally Lara Jonggrang forced to agree for a union in marriage, but
she posed one impossible condition: Bandung must build her a thousand temples in just one night. He finished to make 999 temples
with spirits and demons help, but then Lara Jonggrang wakes her maids and ordered the women of the village to begin pounding rice
and set a fire in the east of the temple to attempting to make the prince and the spirits believe that the sun was about to rise. As the
cocks began to crow, fooled by the light and the sounds of morning time, the supernatural helpers fled back into the ground. The
prince was furious about the trick and in revenge he cursed Lara Jongrang to stone. She became the last and the most beautiful of the
thousand statues.
3. Grasberg Mine
Grasberg Mine, Papua. The Grasberg mine is the largest gold mine and the third largest copper mine in the world. The cost of
building a mine on the mountain was $3 billion United States dollars. In 2006, it was estimated to have 2.8 Gt (2.8 E9 tonnes)
reserves graded at 1.05% copper, 0.98 g/t gold and 3.87 g/t silver. The 2006 production was 610,800 t Copper, 58,474,392 g
gold, and 174,458,971 g silver. Grasberg mine located near Puncak Jaya (Indonesia's highest snow capped peak) and Carstensz
pyramid, that makes a beautiful panorama
4. Bantimurung Nature Reserve
Bantimurung Nature Reserve, South Sulawesi. Bantimurung
means a place for getting rid of sadness (membanting
kemurungan). The spectacular waterfall is located at the valley
of the steep limestone hill with its fertile tropical vegetation
which makes this area an ideal habitat for the types of
butterflies and birds that are famous for their small number.
Before entering the waterfall location, visitors can see a statue
of a kind of monkey (lutung), about 6 cm tall. This kind of animal
can only be found in Sulawesi and Kalimantan. From the
waterfall, visitors can go up to see the lake on top, but there are
many sharp corals on the way there. The lake is so blue with
many flying rare butterflies around it.
In 1858-1857, a prominent English naturalist, Alfred Russel
Wallace spent all of his life that are enjoyed in this area to catch
numerous types of rare butterflies, birds, and insects. Among
the butterflies he caught, there was the Papilo Androcles
type, one of the rarest and biggest type of butterfly that has a
tail like a swallow. A detailed explanation concerning this area
has attracted the attention of archeologists, prehistoric, and
insects experts. Bantimurung is also known for its karst
mountains and valleys and one of the biggest karst mountains in
Indonesia.
5. Bledug Kuwu
Bledug Kuwu, Central Java. Bledug Kuwu looks like just another muddy pond (mud volcano). But every one or two minutes, the
placid water erupts in an explosion of mud. Bledug Kuwu is a local name for something that burst in pool. This is rather strange
pool that far from volcano. The vapor burst came from carbon dioxide release. The temperature is mild. When rainy season
comes, the bubble size can be as large as a house. When it explode, it sounds like a cannon. This phenomenon has existed before
the Old Mataram Kingdom time (732 - 928 AD).
6. Pulau Burung
Pulau Burung (Burung Island), Bangka Belitung Islands. There are about eight uninhabited small islands that
become part of Tanjung Binga village in northern Belitung island and it’s famous with its beautiful beach, and
fascinating granites. One of them is Burung Island (Pulau Burung). It's about 12 hectares big; it has some
coconut trees, and small hill. The visitors can visit those islands by the fishermen’s canoe. There are granites in
the beach that formed like a bird shape (burung), the rock formation could be the origin of the island's name.
7. Manta Ray
Manta Ray, Sangalaki, Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan. Sangalaki is the world Capital of Mantas. At Sangalaki the familiar
set of Manta Rays emerges from all directions. Their wing tips breaking the surfaces at regular interval. Snorkelling is the
way to interact with this gentle plankton feeders. Totally unperturbed by your presence, they swim in eurythymy and
sometimes glide right up to you before making a sharp nose-dive into the blue. It is not unusual to find them encircling you.
Though most of them are about 3,5 meters (12 ft) wide with a white belly, there a few black giant with a 6 meters (20 ft)
wing span - people refer to them fondly as the Darth Vaders.
8. Tawangmangu
Tawangmangu, Central Java. Tawangmangu is located 40 km east of Solo, this recreational resort town offers fresh weather;
scenic views, swimming pools, bungalow style hotels and restaurants. Tawangmangu, a mountain resorts at an elevation of
almost 1 km above sea level, which promises a cool escape from the city's heat. It lies on the slopes of Mt. Lawu, at an
elevation of 1300 m above sea level. A cool splendid hill resort also on the slope of mount Lawu, at about 1400 M height
above sea level. The road from Solo via Karangpandan is a fine trip thru magnificent green terraced hills. Tawangmangu has all
kind of facilities, hotel, camping ground, forest tourism, etc. The climate is fresh and one can enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Other features include nearby temples, a national park and 40m in high waterfall of Grojogan Sewu.
9. Traditional rice cakes
Kue Basah or Jajanan Pasar (Traditional rice cakes) comes from Java. Kue Basah, were originally used to accompany religion
or cultural rituals in Java, but now it's famous in every islands of Indonesia. Because its being sold in a market (pasar) its
also called jajanan pasar or kue pasar (market cake). Kue basah mostly made of rice flour, glutinous rice, sugar, coconut, and
tropical fruits such as banana. The colour of the cakes comes from natural food dyer such as pandan. CW: kue kedelai,
lemper, onde onde, kue klepon, kue bolu, kue dadar.
10. Dani people,
Dani people, Papua. The Dani people, also spelled Ndani, and sometimes conflated with the Lani group to the west, are a
people from the central highlands of Western New Guinea (the Indonesian province of Papua, comprising the larger Eastern
part of the former province Irian Jaya). They are one of the most populous tribes in the highlands, and are found spread out
through the highlands. The Dani are one of the most well-known ethnic groups in Papua, due to the relatively numerous
tourists who visit the Baliem Valley area where they predominate.
11. Bundaran HI
Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia
Roundabout), Jakarta. The Hotel
Indonesia roundabout and Welcoming
Statue (Tugu Selamat Datang) is one of
the most important quarter of Jakarta's
CBD. Located strategically in the center
of the city, the statue built in 1962 to
welcomes the sportsman from the whole
Asia for Asian Games.
12. Old Manado
Manado Tua (Old Manado), North Sulawesi.
The dormant 820 meter volcanic peak of quot;Old
Manadoquot; lies just north west of Bunaken and
can be seen for miles around. Topography here
is more steep winding walls with
cracks, crevaces and caves. Current is often
stronger and visitors often larger, big
barracuda, trevally and sharks. A good spot at
Pangulingan offers differently shaped
reefs, walls and plateaus, often with stronger
currents. Fantastic coral coverage and usually
huge shoals of fish can be found here. It is one
of the better spots in the area. Tanjung Kopi to
the north is where to go for the big fish action
however currents usually dictate the
diveability of this spot.
13. Candle dance
Tari Lilin (Candle dance)
originated from Minangkabau
people of West Sumatra. Dance
& Music are important for
Minangkabau culture. The
dazzling Tari Lilin (Candle
Dance), a miracle of physical
coordination where the female
dancers are required to
rhythmically juggle and balance
plates with burning candles
attached to them while
simultaneously clicking
castanets
14. Peacock in Baluran National Park
Peacock in Baluran National Park, East Java. Baluran
National Park is located in East Java, Indonesia. It has
a relatively dry climate and consist of lowland
forests, savanna, mangrove forests and hills, with
Mount Baluran (1,247m) as its highest peak.
This park protects some endangered plant
species, such as: Ziziphus rotundifolia, Tamarindus
indica, Dioscorea hispida, Aleuritas moluccana and
Corypha utan.
There are also about 155 species of endangered
birds, including Hirundapus caudutus. Other
endangered animals being protected are: Bos
javanicus, Cuon alpinus, Muntiacus muntjak, Pavo
muticus (recent research has suggested that the
subspecies in the national park is distinct from the
one in Ujung Kulon - most western coast of
Java), Gallus sp., Felis pardus and Felis viverrina.
16. Kusan River
Kusan River, South Kalimantan. Kusan River is part of Batulicin High Potential Zone in Kotabaru District, South Kalimantan. Kusan
River, the beaches around it, and on a number of estuarine islands are attractive investment prospects, along with marine
tourism in Tamiang Gulf, with its gorgeous coral reef and myriad ornamental fish. Meranti Mountain's existing golf course would
add to the tourism potential of the area, if investors develop shopping facilities and star-rated hotels.
17. Sumba Island Scenery
Sumba Island Scenery, Sumba, East Nusa
Tenggara. Sumba is not made by volcanoes
but made of coral. The coral reefs around
south NTT (Nusa Tenggara Timur) belong to
the most beautiful underwater scenes in the
world. Sumba is situated in the Sabu sea and
the shores of Sumba are very suitable for
surfing and diving. In some areas it is possible
to make some money out of tourism. Sumba’s
calcareous ground is not very fertile and in
most areas, wet cultivation of rice is
impossible. The greatest part of East Sumba
looks like a savannah with grasslands.
Therefore the East Sumbanese live from stock
breeding (buffaloes, pigs and horses) and
fishing at the coast areas. The West
Sumbanese have more agriculture and they
cultivate rice, corn, tobacco, coffee and cocos.
The work on the land is still done in a
traditional way, with the help of horses and
buffalos.
18. Barelang Bridge
Barelang Bridge, Batam, Riau Islands. The Barelang Bridge (Jembatan Barelang) is a chain of 6 bridges of various types that
connect the islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang, giving the system its name. The smaller islands of Tonton, Nipah, and
Setotok (considered as parts of the Batam Island chain itself) connect Batam and Rempang, the entire Barelang region covers
715 sq km. The total stretch of all 6 bridges total to 2 kilometers. Traveling from the first bridge to the last takes about 20
minutes. Construction of the bridges started in 1992 and took names from fifteenth- to eighteenth-century rulers of the
Melayu-Riau Kingdom (Tengku Fisabilillah Bridge).
19. Nasi Tumpeng (Cone Rice),
Nasi Tumpeng (Cone Rice), from Java. Nasi tumpeng is a traditional Indonesian rice combination dish. Surrounding the large mound
of rice flavored with coconut milk and usually in a cone/piramid form, are; piles of fried chicken, fried tempe, salted fish, shredded
egg omelet, perkedel, krupuk, vegies and a chili on top of it (other variation is also possible). It is traditionally served to celebrate a
special occasion such as birthday, marriage, 7th month pregnancy, circumcision, graduation, Indonesian independence night, New
Year's eve or even success at work/school. The cone symbolizes the praying to Great Allah or God, and the dishes symbolize nature’s
abundance. The yellow rice symbolizes nature, wealth and high morals. Wanna try to make it?
20. Bali Bomb Blast Memorial
Bali Bomb Blast Memorial, Kuta, Bali. A
permanent memorial was built on the site of the
destroyed Paddy's Pub on Legian Street. (A new
bar, named quot;Paddy's: Reloadedquot;, was reopened
further along Legian Street). The memorial is
made of intricately carved stone, set with a large
marble plaque, which bears the names and
nationalities of each of those killed. It is flanked
by the national flags of the victims. The
monument is well-maintained and illuminated at
night. The memorial was dedicated on 12
October 2004, the second anniversary of the
attack. The dedication included a Balinese Hindu
ceremony and the opportunity for mourners to
lay flowers and other offerings. The Australian
ambassador and Indonesian officials attended the
ceremony.
21. Plaza Senayan
Plaza Senayan, Jakarta. Plaza Senayan opened in 1996, it has been one of the most established Shopping Center in Jakarta today.
Pamper and endeavor in indulgence inside Plaza Senayan as it fulfills your desire with a variety of international and local brands
for apparel, leather goods, accessories, opulent jewelry, digital living, comprehensive selection of restaurants and cafes, have fun
on the weekend with bowling alley and billiard arena and savor the indulgence of beauty by hairdresser and top brand specialists.
