Indonesia is an attractive country, so there are some reasons to visit Indonesia. Indonesia has many tourist places. They are so unique and awesome. Bali is the most popular tourist place in Indonesia. I am so pitied when some of you say Bali is not located in Indonesia. Bali is the most attractive tourist place, but there are other tourist places in Indonesia as an alternative. There are some fabulous cities, that is, Lombok, Yogyakarta, Sumatra, Sulawesi, and so on. Moreover, Indonesians are friendly people. I never met an American, his name is Jack. Indonesia is a maritime country. It means Indonesia has a lot of seas. You can enjoy the beautiful scenery on the beach; you can snorkel, diving and so on. You can also be sunbathing on the beach. I think it is so interesting for you.
Ground Zero
Ground Zero Monument is located on Legian street, was established and inaugurated on October 12, 2004, exactly two years memorial to commemorate the victims of the Bali bomb tragedy October 12, 2002. The explosion occurred at two sites, the Sari Club and Paddy's Cafe itself is estimated to cost the lives of 202 people. You can easily reach Ground Zero memorial because the monument is located on Legian street to the beach of Kuta . It has a unique form of Balinese carvings called "Kayonan", shaped like large white-painted leaves which symbolize the universe
Kuta Beach
Kuta Beach is the most famous beach in Bali and the first seen
by most people. In addition to sunset, Kuta became the number
one place in Bali, with a spectacular view of the sun setting
every day. Kuta is the most popular beach in Bali and the
island with the number one party place.
Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK)
GWK - stands of Garuda Wisnu Kencana, symbolized by a statue of the god Vishnu, who stands erect on the hill Unggasan. The Statue of the god Vishnu has a height of 20 meters. GWK tourist attractions, visitors can enjoy the sunrise and sunset. The Statue of the god Vishnu was built and carved by a renowned sculptor named Nyoman Nuarta. This resort also offers a wide range of traditional entertainment such as Kecak Dance and Barong Dance from morning until night.
Tanah Lot
Tanah Lot Temple is located on the coastal side of the Beraban
countryside, Kediri sub-district, and Tabanan Regency. It is
situated at 30 Km on the west side of Denpasar town and about 11
Km on the south side of Tabanan town.
As a favorite tourist attraction in Bali, Tanah Lot owns a
magnificent view in particular at sunset time where the
sun slows down to the earth's stomach. Every visitor who is
paying a visit to this place will be amazed to see the beautiful
panorama of Tanah Lot. Besides this temple, there are other temples that can be seen on
your visit to Tanah Lot like Batu Bolong Temple, Batumejan Temple, and Tanjung Galuh Temple.
Nusa Dua Bali
Nusa Dua is an elite resort area with international five-star hotels and resorts existing on the coastal side in the south part of Bali. It is located in Badung Regency and is about a 25-minute drive from Bali's International airport. Nusa Dua with 350 ha size is the sample luxury resort area and one of the best tourist attractions in the world. Nusa Dua is coming from two small islands located in the south part of Bali Island (Nusa means the island and Dua means two) that is dissociated with the white sand.
Derawan Island
Most favorite place for marine tourism. There are many
rare animals such as the green turtle, the scarlet turtle, star
fruit turtle, and sea cow. The place is also home to many rare
species of marine plants and coral reefs. Perfect place for scuba diving, pearl diving, fishing, swimming, and
other water sports.
Bontang
Located in the regency of Kutai with 200.000 ha, Bontang has rare flora and fauna. The Kutai National Park near Bontang is worth visiting to see sceneries, especially those at Bears Bash.
Pontianak Must-Visit Tourist spots are Equator Monument, Caldaria palace in Kampong Dalai, the State Museum, the Kapoks, and the Landau Bridges, and the floating market.
Gunning Palung National Park and Nature Reserve The Gunung [Mount) Palung national park located in the Ketapang regency is home to rare flora and fauna. The Raya Pasi mountain located in the Singkawang regency is also interesting to visit to see the Rafflesia or the Giant Flower. Singkawang is a nature reserve. The forest of Sanggau is worth a visit where hot springs, lakes, and caves can be found.
Palangkaraya Palangkaraya is the provincial capital of Central Kalimantan and is situated in the upstream region of the Kahayan river. Nowadays, the town has become the center of government, trade, and education of the province. The Regional Museum of Palangkaraya contains a collection of historical and cultural interests from all over Central Kalimantan. The Nature Reserve of Tangkiling lies 34 km north of Palangkaraya.
Lombok has wonderful beaches, volcanoes, es, and varied landscape. It is an ideal place for those looking for a private holiday. Let’s read the following sections.
Gili Islands These small coral-fringed islands are famous for their white sandy beaches and are an ideal place for those interested in sun and sand. The place also offers wonderful opportunities for snorkeling. The absence of automobiles and hawkers adds to the pleasure.
Kuta. The place offers a quiet and laidback atmosphere to the tourists.
Museum Negeri Nusa Tenggara Barat This modern museum has exhibits on the geology, history, and culture of Lombok and Sumbawa, and is worth visiting. If you intend to buy any antiques or handicrafts, have a look at the daggers, silver or gold-threaded cloth, basket ware, and masks.
Pura Lingsar Located 6 km east of Mataram-the capital of Lombok-this large temple complex, built-in 1714, is the holiest place on Lombok. The temple combines the Balinese Hindu and Waktu Telu religions in one complex. The Hindu temple in the northern section is higher than the Waktu Telu temple in the southern section. It's an especially fascinating place for those interested in Waktu Telu, Lombok's indigenous religion.
Taman Narmada Laid out as a miniature replica of the summit of Gunung Rinjani and its crater lake, Taman Narmada derives its name from the sacred Indian river, Narmada. Its temple, Pura Kalasa, is still used and the Balinese Pujawali celebration is held here annually. B.3.6 Rinjani Rinjani, the highest mountain in Lombok at 3,726m, is an active volcano. The volcano is a popular destination for hikers and treks to the caldera are common. The hot springs located on the northeastern side of the caldera are thought to have amazing healing powers.
Senggigi is the most developed tourist spot on Lombok. It has beautiful beaches and good snorkeling facilities.
Sulawesi Island Sulawesi is shaped like a tropical orchid. It is Indonesia's third-largest island with an area of 172,000 square km.
Manado It is the capital of North Sulawesi. Manado offers a variety of terrain with hills, volcanic mountains, and scenic plateaus.
Bunaken Sea Garden
The world-famous Bunaken Marine National Park, with an area of 75.26 hectares, is located very close to Manado and comprises 5 islands: Bunaken, Manado Tua, Siladen, Mantehage, and Nain.
The superb diving and snorkeling sites put the Marine Park.
Manado Tua Island This Island is the main island of the group. There is a hiking path to the top which takes several hours to climb and offers a spectacular view of all the islands of Manado Bay. The place offers excellent opportunities for diving and snorkeling.
Kendari Capital of Southeast Sulawesi. It is the seat of government and tourist center of the province. It lies along the sloping hill and seaside of Kendari Bay.
Moreno Waterfall The fall is unique in itself. It traverses a 2 km plateau, with 127 separate terraced plumes, with the top of the waterfall some 100 meters above its basin pool. The falls have seven main terraces, each with its own natural bathing pool.
Moramo Bay This clean, pollution-free bay is only one and one-half hours by car or speedboat from Kendari. The white sand beaches of Moramo Bay are host to all sorts of water activities and sports
Sumatra is a complete tourist destination-sunny beaches, rich flora and fauna, large rivers, and great history. Sumatra has the richest wildlife in Indonesia and hence it is known as "Africa of Asia".
Medan is the capital of Sumatra and an ideal gateway for those wanting to explore this island. The architecture of the city shows strong Dutch influence. Some of the better-known attractions in the city are Istana Maimoon, Masjid Raya, the building of Bank Indonesia, and High Court, Bukit Barisan Military Museum, and the Museum of North Sumatra
Berastagi
The beautiful town of Berastagi is located in Karo highlands about 70km from Medan. The town is dominated by two volcanoes-Gunung Sinabung and Gunung Sibayak. There are plenty of trekking
and wildlife options in Berastagi. The town is famous for its fruits, vegetables, and flowers.
Lake Toba
Situated at a height of around 1000 meters above sea level, this picturesque lake is located at a distance of 175 km from Medan. The lake surrounds the densely populated island of Samosir and its cool upside countryside is covered with tobacco, rubber, and palm oil plantations.
Danau Ranau
The beautiful mountain lake of Danau Ranau is in the Bukit Barisan Mountains of southern Sumatra. It is one of the least spoiled of Sumatra's mountain lakes, and offers cool and quiet atmosphere.
Aceh is located in North Sumatra. It is strikingly beautiful but not very popular among visitors as it is infested with the insurgency. Islam is the predominant religion in the country and people represent different ethnicity like Chinese, Indonesian, Tamil, and Arab. Some of the popular destinations here include an extension of Gunung Leuser National Park, beaches, Orang-utan rehabilitation
center (one of the largest wildlife rehabilitation centers in the world).
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta is known as Jogja Never Ending Asia or a student city. It is also very rich with historical sites and places thick with culture.
Kraton Yogyakarta
Hadiningrat Ngayogyakarta Keraton or Kraton Yogyakarta is known in general by society as one of the royal palace buildings archipelagoes. Sultan Palace is the official palace of the Yogyakarta Sultanate until 1950 when the State government of the Republic of Indonesia made the Sultanate of Yogyakarta (together Pakualaman) as a special autonomous region under the name of the provincial level in Yogyakarta Special Region.
Fortress Vredeburg (Benteng Vredeburg) Vredeburg predictably stood closely linked birth Sultanate of Yogyakarta. Giyanti Agreement February 13, 1755, which successfully completed the feud between susuhunan Pakubuwono III to Prince Mangkubumi (Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I) was a Dutch political outcome that always wants to interfere in the domestic affairs of Javanese kings at that time.
Monumen Serangan Umum 1 Maret This monument is a fortress complex with Vredeburg. This monument was built to commemorate the Indonesian military attacks against the Netherlands, on March 1, 1949. The attack was carried out to prove to the world that Indonesia still has the strength to fight the Dutch. When it attacks the Indonesian National Army (TNI) was led by Lieutenant Colonel Suharto, commander of Brigade 10 Wehrkreise region III, which of course after obtaining approval from Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX as Head of the Special Region of Yogyakarta.
Tugu Yogyakarta
Tugu Yogyakarta is an obelisk or tower, which is often used as a symbol of the city of Yogyakarta. This monument was built by Hamengkubuwono I, founder of the Yogyakarta palace. The monument is located at the intersection of Jl Jenderal Sudirman and Jl. This Mangkubumi Prince has a symbolic value and is a magical line that connects the southern ocean, and Mount Merapi Yogyakarta palace. At the time of meditation, it is said the Sultan of Yogyakarta at the time to use this monument as a benchmark for the direction facing the top of Mount Merapi.
Taman Budaya (Cultural Park ) Taman Budaya Yogyakarta, originally built in the area Bulaksumur on March 11, 1977, as a Cultural Development Center complex in Yogyakarta Special Region. Inauguration of the development of cultural arts complex was conducted by Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwana IX as a Vice President at that time. Taman Budaya Yogyakarta originally referred to as Full Cultural created as facilities and infrastructure to foster, nurture, and develop the culture, especially in Yogyakarta Special Region. Full Cultural buildings were constructed with two concepts, namely Purse Wurya and Langembara. Purse Wurya arts center with a variety of facilities such as a stage art, dance studio, library, discussion rooms, and administration.
Borobudur Temple
It is located 40 km (25 miles) of Yogyakarta. Borobudur is one of the most Buddhist temples in the world. Borobudur is one of 7 wonders in the world. Today, it is the most famous tourist attraction in Indonesia.
Do you like surfing? Don’t worry there are some best surfing spots in Indonesia. It is such an amazing place.
Plengkung beach, Banyuwangi
This beach is located in Banyuwangi, East java. It is the best surfing spot in Indonesia. Its wave is in the second rank in the world and the first rank is Hawai. In this beach ever held international surfing competition.
Nias Island, North Sumatra
This island has fantastic wave. Waves rolled up to 2 – 15ft. The most famous surfing spots in this island are Sorake beach and Lagundri
Nusa Penida & Nusa Lembongan, Bali
This place is located in Bali. Nusa Penida and NusaLembongan is the third rank of best surfing spots in Indonesia
Mentawai beach, West Sumatra
Mentawai is known as the best surfing spots in Sumatra. Huge wave can be found in this place.The most favorite spot is Siberut Island. You can reach this place by land transportation and air
transportation.
Grajangan beach, Banyuwangi
This beach is the origin of G-land, the name of Grajangan. Grajangan is located 52km south of Banyuwangi. This beach has black sand and fabulous cave and hill. This place is famous since
1970.
