Alam Mayang Fishing Park

Alam Mayang Fishing Park is located at Harapan Raya street km 8 from the centre of Pekanbaru city. Alam Mayang is a recreational and relaxing place, which is frequently visited, mainly by those who have fishing hobby, as there are a number of fishing ponds in this place with various species of fishes in it. It equipped with three pools with 18.560km2 and also has many kind of fishes such as; fresh water crap fish, lemak, nila, patin and sepat siam. Relaxing under the shadiness of the vegetation and a beautiful natural atmosphere is really a very exciting experience.
Today it is frequented especially by those having the hobby of fishing since here there are fishing ponds covering a total area of 18.650 square meters with various kinds of fish inside. Much more fun is certainly to go fishing together with the family.

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Sawmil Beach

Sawmil beach is located about 20 km from the centre of the Tanggamus regency government widely the location that could be developed about 300 hectares. This location is very appropriate for the development of the object and tourism means like the maritime tour, Sky water, place of coastal recreation, hotel business, golf-course, football, coastal volleyball, etc. Apart from could be covered with the land transport, this location could be also covered with the transport of sea through Kota Agung seaport by motorboat that took up during 40 trip minutes.

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Way Lalaan Waterfall

Way Lalaan is a constitution gradually waterfall that have 200 m distance of one to others, from the flow of Way Lalaan river which mouth of a river to Semangka Bay. This location is in foot Valley of Tanggamus Mountain which just 2 Km from the Central Government of Tanggamus region or 80 Km from Bandar Lampung. This waterfall was unknowable since 1937 in Dutch Colonial Government, which make the cement ladder to waterfall valley. The facilities available are shelter, fitting room and park area.

Using vehicle with the low speed, 15 minutes from the Shrine Stone arrived in Pekon Way Lalaan. Enter ± 100 m from the left of the object road tour-water the Way Lalaan Waterfall suitable was visited. The waterfall from the height ± 11 m created the very faint thunderous sound began to be able to be heard since the highest step of the road entered descended along 75 m. The car park that enough areas, Shelter and mushola was facilities that were available apart from the room rinsed. In side of the pond that was formed from this water was safe to bathe and be submerged. The location of this objects only some hundred meters from the Government complex of Tanggamus Regency.

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Kapuas River Tours into the Heart of the Jungle

The Kapuas River at Indonesia Borneo Island is the Longest in Indonesia, and second in the world. The Kapuas River as a Highway into the hinterland can bring you to the Dayak Tribes, with a wealth of ecological and cultural treasures that survive deep within the rainforest jungle of Indonesia ’s largest island. With its legacy of Chinese, Malay, Hindu, Muslim, and Dutch influences, we discover a virtual mosaic of traditions flourishing in the bustling seaports and riverside cities of Borneo. Kalimantan ’s dense jungle and wide terrain of wetlands have traditionally kept the region isolated from all but the adventurous travelers, and along the upper reaches of the rivers, you can discover the rich Dayak Culture. The indigenous Dayak settlements along the Rivers of Kalimantan is an ideal way to experience the incredible culture, where village elders practice traditional medicine and mark their status with intricate body tattoos and remarkably heavy ear adornments, we will be warmly welcomed guests in their traditional longhouses. At Borneo you can enjoy a sightful experience of traditional culture and grand diversity of exotic flora and wildlife from black orchids to fresh water dolphins and orangutans, and venture ashore for captivating jungle explorations and unforgettable encounters in our village visits.

Pontianak lies on the Kapuas river where many houses are built over the water and are connected with each other by wooden bridges. Small boats sail up and down the river to transport people and goods from one place to another. Pontianak is known as a producer of oranges, although the fruits are actually grown in the Tebas district, 300 kilometers north of the city. Pontianak has some attractive tourism objects. The city is located on the equator, at the north of the rivers Kapuas and Landak.

The Kapuas is 1,143 kilometers long. It is the most important river in the area, and can be navigated by small boats weighing up to 1.000 tons up to Putussibau, the capital of the Kapuas Hulu regency, 814 kilometers from Pontianak. A small motorboat can even go further upstream.

Pontianak's links with various other cities inside the province and outside are smooth.
From Bengkayang, one can travel into the hinterland and meet the Bekati people, one of the Dayak sub-tribes living in West Kalimantan.

The Sompu Waterfall is not less attractive. It is three meters high and is surrounded by dramatic scenery. It can be reached either over land or over the Kapuas river. An inscribed stone is found in the Nangmahap district, near Pahit, on the Tekaret river. It is believed to date from the fifth century and bears the relief of the phallus symbol as well as inscriptions in Palawa script, proclaiming some of the tenets of Buddhism. The stone is rather huge. The highest part is 9.90 meters tall. It is 5.10 meters wide and the circumference is 15 meters.
Putussibau is the capital of the Kapuas Hulu regency, 816 kilometers from Pontianak. It is can be reached by boat over Kapuas river. The river between Pontianak and Putussibau can be navigated by boats weighing up to 1,000 tons. Small motorboats or canoes can sail as far as Sibau village, further upstream. Cane races are occasionally held by the Dayak people. Near the villages Nanga Bunut and Nanga Embaluh, lakes are found, such as Sriang, Luar, Sentarum, Bekuan, Geneli, Tang, Merekas and Kemeryan. The mountains Betung, Uluselua, Harung and Piabung are also found in this region. A Dayak longhouse is found at Melapi village, and stone axes from prehistoric times can be seen in Naga Belang.

The Kapuas River Adventure Tour Expeditions are a collection of exploratories and Indonesia dream destination journeys that reflect the particular passions and favorite places. We created the Borneo adventure tours for those who search a indigenous Dayak Culture in the deep dense jungle with it's exotic flora and fauna. Borneo travelers will have an unforgettable experience trip in Indonesia, however, it is designed for those who are adventurous in body and spirit.

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MANDARA GIRI TEMPLE

At this location a religious ceremony is performed by Hindus, who are primarily Balinese. They perform the MEMENDAK THIRTHA ceremony and the MJEJAUMAN ceremony on Mount Semeru. The annual ceremonies are conducted in July. Balinese traditional dances are performed as part of those ceremonies. The temple is in located Sendoro district, about 25 km west of Lumajang.

Mandara Giri Temple is one of religious tourims in Lumajang that often visited by many pilgrimage. This great temple also save Lumajang history in the past.
Visit this unique temple in Lumajang Regency and watch its special ceremony.

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BANYU BIRU

Banyu Biru natural swimming pool has situated at Sumberejo village, Winongan sub district. Formerly this swimming pool has called Telaga Wilis. On Friday many visitor go there and take a bath because according to the legend, whoever takes a bath in this swimming pool will stay young.
There is a kind of wader fish in this pool that called Sengkaring fish and it has 115 cm length and 30 cm wide. In addition, the natural swiiming pool, articial swimming pool can also be found there. Nowaday, this swimming pool is completed by facilities such as; play ground, stage, tennis court, exhibition stand, fishing pool and water cycle.
Enjoy the fresh water of Banyu Biru natural swimming pool and bring you family to visit this swimming pool.

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ANDUNG BIRU TEA PLANTATION

Andung Biru tea plantation is located in Probolinggo regency and become one of tourism objects of Probolinggo. This plantation area air is very fresh and cold. It also has natural plantation scenery that so impressions.
The visitor can enjoy its tea aroma and the fresh air, because it stated in hill and beautiful scenery. Visitors will also meet with the tea farmer who busy to pluck the tea leaves.
In this tourism object, the visitor also can watch and enjoy the special impression, processing of tea from the leaves taken to the tea ready to drink.
This location is easy to reach by car or motorcycle.

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DLUNDUNG WATERFALL

Dlundung waterfall is located at Kemloko village, Trawas district and it is easy to be reached by car or motorcycle. Dlundung waterfall is the nuance of cool mountain nature with the sound of waterfall and the natural trees that add the serenity and enchanment of this place. In this location, is available a comfortable rest place, and also has large camping place.

Many visitors visited this waterfall, especially in school holiday. The visitors also often have camping activities by make tents around the waterfall location and spent their day by enjoy the fresh situation in here. The students also often use this location for having nature activities like; camping, hiking, caving, climbing, etc.
Try to visit Dlundung waterfall in Trawas area and enjoy the beautiful nature scenery with its cool and fresh air that can make you feel different than before.

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SIKUAI The Privilege Island

The Sikuai island is a popular tourism in West Sumatera, Indonesia. It is a wonderfull and private island with white sand beach, and tropical weather, while the exotic wave may spoilt those who wanting for unforgetable natural moments. Sikuai island is about ± 23 KM up to south Padang city, which is at Bungus bay.

To come to this island, you can reach by public transportation or taxi, and you stop at teluk kabung pier, then you will take a motor boat and cross the sea into the Sikuai island, or with other route is from wisata-bahari-pier/ dermaga-wisata-bahari at muara-port/ pelabuhan-muara, Padang, about 20 minutes by speedboat and 60 minutes by boat into Sikuai island.

There is a resort in Sikuai island, total area about ± 44.4 Ha, with amount of cottages, a restaurant, conference hall, swimming pool and also a jogging track, and ofcourse the access to diving or snorkling, and other activity on the sea surrounding the Sikuai island. With the tropical atmosphere you will relax and enjoy your private moments, away from your routine activity. And at a final moment, in the afternoon you will see an exotic sunset from the Sikuai beach or from the top of Sikuai hill.

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Ngagelan Beach - Banyuwangi

Ngagelan is breeding area. It is located 7 km to the west of Trianggulasi Bay. It is also the hachery for the baby turtles. Some biology students do the research here.

Ngagelan beach has much kind of turtle, such as Lepidochelys olivaceae, Eretmochelys imbricata, Dermochelys coreacea, Chelonia mydas, etc. Lepidochelys olivaceae is the most available here. Ngagelan beach can reach by any vehicle from Rowobendo post through west direction or it can be reach by foot through the beach that about 8 km.

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Tourism Village Of Poncokusumo

A special kind of tourism village (about 686.2509 ha) lies on the western slope of mt. Semeru (the highest, mountain in Java) or at the southern border of Bromo - Tengger - Semeru National Park.

The height of the village is about 926 meter from sea level, temperature 22 - 26 degree Celsius, located about 30 km from Malang to the East.

This village has many beautiful and impressive panorama, which noted as one of the most fascinating villages in the eastern part of Malang Regency. Visitors who come to visit Poncokusumo, surely can enjoy impressive panorama apple plantation, around the garden from quarter to quarter, reflecting the village quarters agro tourism. Without any doubt, it's just nice place to stay gaining the new spirit and healthy.

Visit the tourism village of Poncokusumo in Malang tourism and enjoy its nature nuance with its fresh air. Bring your family here to introduce the

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PULAU SEMPU - South-coast

From Batu you can go for the South, too, and experience the magnificent rocky beach, beautiful seascapes, and violently giant waves. Best places to go are Ngliyep, Balekambang and Pulau Sempu near Sendang Biru ...

Pulau Sempu is a Nature Reserve of a 900 ha island South of East Java. On the island you'll find white beaches and dense tropical rainforest. Locals will tell you about the last Javan Tigers in the reserve. And about the special ceremonies to get the famous "Kayu Pelet" wood (a kind of flaming wood used for the handle of a kris, Javanese dagger or mystic blade of Indonesia)

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Kedung Cinet

Kedung Cinet is very dynamic, its nature fascinating interest everyone to see it. It is between the greenness forests, flow away in a river and the transparent scraping stones that seem to be whiteness, and make the natural beauty. Kedung Cinet, is a profile of forest tourism that awaking beauty in Jombang area.

It had said that Kedung Cinet is begins from the place bath of soldier and waiting women in Mojapahit era. Kedung Cinet is a place of resting, and take a bath in transparency water, that flowing away with unwilled forest situation.
Besides its beauty panorama of Kedung Cinet and the assess history, make Kedung Cinet has own fascination as a tourism place.
Kedung Cinet is located about 10 kilometers from Brantas Ploso Bridge, precisely in Pojok Klitih village. The visitor can see the beautiful scenery in their journey, from fringing the Brantas River until getting through the bridge “joggled" that so preoccupy if it blown by wind, before arrive at beautiful Kedung Cinet.

Kedung Cinet located in the middle of wilderness, commonly visited by a lot of peoples both, from around and domestic tourist. The natural beauty of Kedung Cinet seems so exciting; stones gap in river stream, stalactite and stalagmite that hang on and the beautiful, green, soft, transparent and cool natural forest panorama.

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Ngliyep beach

Ngliyep beach has beautiful rocky beach at the southern part of Malang Regency, where gigantic waves meet coral reef. In addition, it has an island with a lush green tropical shore-forest giving more enchantment to the beach. This beach is provided with some facilities such as: stalls, souvenir shop, inns, etc.

Annually the traditional ceremony Labuhan Mulud (offering ceremony) is held here. Labuhan Mulud is the traditional ceremony that always held in the beach at Malang regency.

Ngliyep beach lies at Kedungsalam village, Donomulyo district, about 62 km a way to the south from Malang. Visit Ngliyep beach and enjoy its wonderful waves. The visitors can swimming, sun banthing, or fishing here.

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MPU TANTULAR MUSEUM

The Museum collection amount to about 15000 items, The collections come from prehistory epoch, Hindu-Buddha, Islam epoch, Colonial and Modern.

Mpu Tantular Museum is continuation from Stedelijk Historich. Surabaya Museum that built by Von Faber, a Germany collector and permanent in Surabaya. He built the museum since 1922 and can be realized in 1933, and has just been opened on 25 Junes 1937.

Name of Stedelijk Historich Surabaya Museum in 1972 altered become East Java Museum by 1 Novembers 1974 by the name of Museum Negeri Propinsi Jawa Timur "Mpu Tantular". Giving of the name as respect to big master Majapahit, book author Arjunawijaya and Sutasoma that in its book consist of Bhinneka Tunggal Ika philosophy as Indonesian nation password.

This Museum was located in Raadhius Ketabang then move to Tegalsari Street a widow house Han Tjiong King of width five times from initially wide. From tegalsari move again to Pemuda Street 3 Surabaya (now Trimurti Senior High School).

Since 1974 until 2001 museum under the Culture Directorate General is UPT (Technical Executor Unit) and since area autonomy became East Java UPTD. Since 14 Mays 2004, Mpu Tantular Museum is moved again to Buduran Roadway, Sidoarjo of the first address in intersection in Diponegoro Street and Darmo Roadway Surabaya.

Because its development, hence the room is also felt unsatisfying adequate, it is try to get adequate and broader room for museum. The business is executed blessing obtained by it a new building in Simpang Street that is now conceived of Pemuda Street Surabaya, and financed by public.

Von Faber passed away on 30 Septembers 1955. After Von Faber had die, museum not maintained, a lot of collection had damaged or loosed. Then museum is placed under the Center of General Education Organization for the culture that taking care of continuity of museum life.

Here in after arise initiative to deliver this museum to Local Government of East Java Province. Opening is done on 1 November 1974. Hereinafter, this 'Museum Negeri Jawa Timur' called 'Mpu Tantular' with location initially in Pemuda Street 3 Surabaya. Because its addition collection hence at mid of September - October 1975, the museum is carried over Taman Mayangkara Street 6 Surabaya, which declared on 12 Augusts 1977.

Until 2005, the Museum collection amount to about 15000 that classified to become 10 collection types that is Geology, Biology, Ethnography, Archaeology, History, Numismatic and Heraldic, Philology, Ceramics, Fine arts and Technology. The collections come from prehistory epoch, Hindu-Buddha, Islam epoch, Colonial and Modern.

Pay a visit
Tuesday to Thursday 08.00 - 15.00
Friday 07.00 - 14.00
Saturday 08.00 - 12.30
Sunday 08.00 - 13.30
On Monday, the Museum closed, but the office still open
National Red Letter Day, the museum has closed

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Batubulan

Place of Interest, Batubulan with Barong DanceBatubulan is an artistic countryside in west part of Gianyar regency. The identity and image as an art village, Batubulan has been famous in Indonesia and all over the world which has been built based on an artistic blessing dance of Barong (Barong and Keris dance). Barong Dance is daily performed at five different stages in this countryside, like Puseh Temple Stage, Tegal Tamu Stage, Denjalan Stage, Sahadewa Stage and Sila Budaya Stage. The fascination of this Tourism Cultural Object is from variety of quality artistic potency. Batubulan Village is covering the dance art, artistic of Kerawitan, artistic of idol and article art.

Bali Stone CarvingThe beginning of Batubulan Village is an agrarian village which is sustained by carves the ledge stone. Relying on artistic potential, strategic location and open village network by local, national, and global, then this village grows as tourist destination which is popular with Tourism Cultural Object. Entire Bali Tour Packages to Middle of Bali or east part Bali are started from Batubulan Village . Batubulan Bus Station is strategically located as node communications to seven towns in Bali those are Denpasar, Badung, Gianyar, Bangli, Klungkung, Karangasem, and Singaraja. Batubulan is the opener relationship to reach the network entire of Bali Island . This village is located 8 KM from Denpasar town and it is consisted of three custom countryside, those are: Desa Adat Tegal Tamu, Desa Adat Jero Kuta and Desa Adat Delod Tukad. It is coming within 16 Banjar demographically, this village is pertained by an overpopulated village with the amount of the year resident 2003 equal to 11.333 people by 2.775 family. The name of Batubulan is etymologically taken from two word that are: Batu and Bulan (moon stone). Pre-eminent tourism sites and especial fascination of Batubulan Village in map of Bali Tourism are Barong Dance and stone carving art. This Tourist destination is become more famous because sustained by tourism fascination non-stopped expand and immeasurable. As a tourism object and stone carving business area, Batubulan village is visited by tourist of foreign countries and domestic since in the morning time until evening time. At 09:00-10:30 am daily, Barong Dance is held while at 18:00-19:00 pm, the Kecak Dance or Bali Night performances are executed.
When do we visit Batubulan Village?
Batubulan Village is strategically located in the center of Bali Map so some of tour arrangements insert it into their program like Ubud Village Tour, Kintamani Tours, Besakih Temple Tour, Ubud Rafting Tour, Ubud Elephant Ride Tour etc.

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Vredeburg Fortress

Vredeburg Fortress was located in Malioboro Street, Yogyakarta City, Indonesia. Vredeburg Fortress was faced with the Agung Building that was the Country's Palace. The Government of Netherlands Colonial built Vredeburg Fortress the first time during 1760 by the name of the Rustenberg Fortress or the Rest Fortress. Further during 1765 the development of this fortress was completed and the name replaced to the Vredeburg Fortress that meant the Peace Fortress.
In several fortress buildings was gotten hundreds of dioramas that told the struggle for the Indonesian people in opposing colonizers and seizing independence. The Vredeburg Fortress became the center of the Yogyakarta Culture Festival activity that was held every year. Rooms of the available area in the fortress building were also often used as the place of the exhibition of the painting.

Vredeburg Fortress was the old building that became the running witness of the history of the Indonesian Nation through various function transitions, since the time of Netherlands Colonial Government till the Government of RI. Since RI independent, this fortress was utilized as the military post; just afterwards on 23 November 1992 the functional was changed as the Museum Khusus Perjuangan Nasional (National Independence Struggle Museum) by the name of the Museum Benteng (Fortress Museum) that was supervised by the Tourism Service Management.

Access to Vredeburg Fortress really was easy. After tourists arrived in the Yogyakarta City, was walking enough while enjoying Malioboro that was the center of the Yogyakarta City. Because of the Vredeburg Fortress was located on the heart of the Yogyakarta City.

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Lido Lake

Lido Lake located in the Bogor Sukabumi City, West Java Province, Java Island, Indonesia. Lido lake that was beautiful and wide became the tourist attraction for the community around and from outside the Sukabumi City. The tour that became the mainstay here was the water tour. At the edge of the lake, there were many means that could be used for tourists that want to enjoy beauty of the lake, for example the water bicycle, speedboat or that was more unique and traditional was to use the raft that was made from bamboo.

Tourists could stop over in the small island that was in the middle of the lake to relax or order food. You could order corn burnt and the young coconut in this island. Tourists could enjoy cool and fresh mountainous air that will make the relaxing atmosphere of tourists increasingly pleasant in the Lido Lake.

Moreover, several facilities were provided by the manager the Lido Lake as the place fished. For tourists that the hobby fished, certainly this activity was very pleasant to fish directly in the lake that many fish. Tourists could also enjoy means to outbound in the Lido Lake like Flying Fox that was defiant enough.

After satisfied to go round, its time to fill up the stomach. Tourists could choose to eat in the floating restaurant. Acknowledged as floating because the place ate this was on water and tourists will dine on the raft that floated. The menu most were the typical menu really Sunda. While considering the wide lake, fish as well as surrounding scenery, as certain will make appetite improve. That not to mention wind bellows slowly that was cool. After tourists enjoyed various tours that were interesting and pleasant in the Lido Lake, tourists could also buy various things the interesting eyes that were sold by the inhabitants around in this tour region.

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Mount Gamalama

Gamalama Mount located in Ternate, North Maluku Province, Indonesia. Gamalama is one of the volcanoes in North Maluku Province. In addition to this mountain, there's Mount Gamkonora in West Halmahera District, Mount Ibu and Mount Dakona residing in North Halmahera District, and Mount Kiebesi in South Halmahera. Gamalama itself is located on the island of Ternate and has a height of about 1715 m ASL (above sea level).
Gamalama Mount, which is also often referred to as the peak of Ternate, is a stratovolkano, the volcano high and conical, composed of lava and volcanic ash that hardened. Mountain 11 km in diameter has a double crater lake and crater. Gamalama Mount, is also one of Indonesia's volcanoes are still active. As written in www.geocities.com, since the year 1538 AD to the present, has lava spouted Gamalama more than 70 times. Six of them, causing natural disasters, namely the years 1771-1772 that killed around 30 people, about 1,300 people died from storm surge caused by the eruption in the year 1775, and the eruption in 1962 claimed about five people. Last time, the mountain spewed his guts in the year 2003 but no casualties.

If you want to make a climb, climbing lines can be accessed from several nearby villages, such as the village of Moya, Malikurubu Village, and Village Akehuda. However, from these three villages, if you want to be the easiest ascent route through the Village of Mayo. Ternate in the community itself, there is a ritual surrounding Gamalama. In this ritual called Kololi Kie, Gamalama surrounding communities, as a prayer to invoke the safety and welfare of the people of Ternate. Additionally, Kololi Kie is also a ceremony of respect for the ancestors of Ternate. Kololi Kie itself, is held once a year, every April.

By the local community, Gamalama believed to have many sacred values. No wonder so many myths in circulation, and strengthen the sanctity of this mountain. For instance, local people are always advised on a team that plans to climb Mount Gamalama to have an even number of members. Before climbing too, as much as possible to pray, so do not experience barriers to travel.

Although impressed dangerous, but kept the charm Gamalama extraordinary beauty. So, no wonder if many of the explorers of nature that is excited to climb this mountain. Stretch of clove and nutmeg plantations, will accompany the climbers during the trip to the summit. Once on top of the mountain, the climbers can see Ternate Island landscape. Not only that, several other islands, such as Tidore Island, Halmahera Island, and Island Maitara, can be seen from here.

In addition to stunning scenery, hikers will also find unique places in these mountains. Among them is a stone fountain in the groove width of a large pan, which by local people called Abdas springs. It is said that this spring can cure various diseases. So, no wonder if the people of Ternate so hallowed this spring. Thus, there are certain rules to take water from springs Abdas, which should not be scrambled, and each person is only allowed to take one bottle.

In addition Abdas springs, other interesting places are the people of Ternate ancestral graves, hundreds of years old. Unknown, why these graves could be there at the peak of Mount Gamalama. But certainly, the people of Ternate very hallowed graves. Many people who climb Mount Gamalama Ternate for pilgrimage at the tomb of this ancestor.

Ternate town can be reached by aircraft or ships. If you want to use the aircraft, there are several airlines that have flights between Jakarta - Manado - Ternate, and Jakarta - Makassar - Ternate. If you want to use ships, PT. Pelni have walked the route once a week Ternate. From the center of Ternate, visitors can move on to the village Moya using public transport. This trip, takes about 30 minutes.

To climb Mount Gamalama visitors are not charged any fees. In the climbing route to the summit of Mount Gamalama, the climbers will see three headings that are often used as a resting place. In the village of Moya, there is only one small shop. Therefore, it is suggested to the climbers to complete the supplies sufficiently. In addition, if require lodging before or after climbing, tourists can easily obtain it in the center of Ternate.

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Rujak Cingur

Arrive in Surabaya, there will be some less otherwise taste the Rujak Cingur (Spicy Salad). This food, have become the unique taste of Surabaya. Its mixed Flavour is really unique, because combine the young banana slice, roasted peanut, demerara, onion fry, and typical petis (Prawn Sauce). Feel the sweet, briny, fresh and a few casquette uniting by various slice of fruit type. There is, cucumber, bengkoang, young mango, pineapple and kedondong added with lontong, tofu, tempe, bendoyo or krai, and also vegetables like sprout, kangkung, and string bean. According to its name, not left behind cingur (unique cows beef). At some places, rujak presented on the banana leaf (pincuk).

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Pintu Kota

Pintu Kota is a big coral that looks like a gate and stay at Banda Sea. This tourism object is located in Airlaow village and Seri Village. The uniquely of this is the specific coral form.

Gotong Royong Market in the harbor area is slowly being replaced by sanitized setting of a newly built Merdeka market. Shopping along Patty Street of the market, look for framed montages from shaped pieces of mother of pearl, 'ikat' cloth from Taimbar and miniature ships cleverly made from wire and cloves. At the end of Patty Street, there is the Al Fatah Mosque.

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Itiak Lado Mudo The Hot Spicy Food From Bukittinggi

When you are a fan of hot and spicy food maybe you should eat Itiak Lado Mudo. Itiak Lado Mudo or Itiak Lado Ijau itself is a duck meat in green pepper curry. It is very hottest spicy food, just to remember that you have to brought a lot of tissues to wipe out your sweats. It is an angel but also a demon taste of food, even you try to watering the duck meat the hot and spicy flavor will not remove from it. Everything so perfect, the hot spicy flavor and a soft duck meat are mingle in one tone taste; and also its will serve with a slice of cucumbers and karupuak jangek. Karupuak jangek is a chips from skin of cows.

Just come and taste the itiak lado mudo at Rumah Makan Ngarai which is locate at Jalan Ngarai Binuang, Bukittinggi – Indonesia. It is at Ngarai Sianok bottom level exactly took place. Very nice place for your culinary tourism and also nature tourism, and do not worry if you want to brought as a souvenir the frozen itiak lado mudo are serve to carry back home. Have a nice meal! /r.j

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Cendrawasih Bay National Park

Teluk Cendrawasih or Cendrawasih Bay National Park in Papua includes Indonesia’s largest marine national park and is one of the best dive-sites in the archipelago. Comprising land and coastal areas, islands, coral reefs and seas, the park covers a total area of 1,453,500 hectares.

The Cendrawasih Bay Park combines coral reef ecosystems with mangrove, islands and terrestrial tropical forest ecosystems. Here are colonies of black coral, blue coral and soft coral. The Park is famous for the 209 fish species that make this Park their habitat, among which are the butterfly fish, the damselfish and parrotfish, while mollusks found here include the trumpet triton, the great clam and the cone shell.

Getting There

From Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar, Makassar or Jayapura take a flight to Biak and on to Manokwari or Nabire. From Nabire take a longboat to the Park at Rumberpon Island, which takes some 5.5 hours.

To visit the Park, contact the Office at:
Jalan Trikora Wosi Rendani, PO Box 220
Manokwari 98312, West Papua
Tel.: 62-986-212212
Fax: 62-986-212437
Email: btnc[at]manokwari.wasantara.net.id

To Do

Four species of turtles inhabit these waters, they are the hawksbill turtle, the common green turtle, the Pacific ridley turtle and the leatherback turtle. Here are also found dugongs, coconut crabs, dolphins and sharks.

While on Mioswaar Island can be found a natural cave with ancient remains, thermal springs and waterfalls, and at Tanjung Muagguar is an underwater cave with a depth of 100 feet.

On Yoop Island and Windesi waters visitors can go whale and dolphin watching, while Nusrowi Island is ideal for diving, snorkeling, marine tours and animal observation.

On Rumberpon Island one can observe birds and deer, dive and snorkel. A sunken military aircraft wreck lies on the seabed.

Tips

The best time of the year to visit is between May and October.

Quoted from : http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/423/cendrawasih-bay-national-park

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Kayangan Api

The name of “Kayangan Api” is a fire source that never die, located in the forest in Sendangharjo village, Ngasem district, a village that has about 42,29% jungle area of the village width. According to a story, Kayangan Api is a place of Mbah Kriyo Kusumo or Mpu Supa took a rest, he also known as Mbah Pandhe from Mojopahit. In the west side of Kayangan Api, there is a puddle of mud that contain of sulfur, and according to belief, at that time still made farm tools and heirloom such as; keris, spear, cundrik, etc. Bojonegoro people are still believe that this fire source is sacred and according to the story, this fire had take if there is an important ceremony that had done in the past, such as; Jumenengan Ngarsodalem Hamengku Buwono X and took the fire through a requirement that is traditional party / Wilujengan and Tayuban with Javanese Song (Gending) of eling-eling, wani-wani and gunung, which is Mbah Kriyo Kusumo’s favorite song.
That’s why when the music has played and danced, every body is not allowed to accompany the ‘Waranggono’. From those society story, then Kayangan Api that located about 25 km of Bojonegoro city, placed as the nature tourism object and placed to held an important that is the anniversary of Bojonegoro regency ceremony, together purify (Ruwatan Massal), and “Wisuda Waranggono” (Waranggono graduated). This tourism object has equipped with kinds of facilities such as; the hall, kiosks, the bridge, etc.

This location is very suitable for outbound event, because this is tourism area. At certain time, especially on Friday Pahing (Jum’at Pahing = one of Javanese days) there are many people come here to make a wish in order to get success, get married partner, get high status and even also to get the heirloom. The traditional ceremony that has done by the people is Nyadranan (Bersih Desa / the anniversary of a village) as thank you expression to the God.

The development of Kayangan Api tourism is aimed to the development of transportation, telecommunication, and accommodation. The visit to Kayangan Api can continue to the nature tourism of Watu Jago Bojonegoro and to Ngawi regency tourism objects.

Quoted from : http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/bojonegoro/kayangan-api.html

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MOUNT SEMERU

At 3,676 meters high, Mt. Semeru is Java’s highest mountain. It sends up a column of thick smoke at a regular interval of five minutes. An active volcano, it is known for its breathtaking views of the sunrise, the sunset, and the volcano’s crater. There are special ceremonies held at the top of Mt. Semeru on Independence Day and on Heroes Day.

This mount also often visited by many climbers and adventurer. They can enjoy the beautiful of Semeru scenery and get special experience of climb.

Quoted from : http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/lumajang/semeru.html

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THE ETERNAL FLAME

This tourism object is located at Larangan Tokol village, Tlanakan district, about 4 km of Pamekasan city. It’s very beautiful especially during the night. This place has a big sulphur spring and has many natural flame sources that often are beneficial for national sport events. It is a hilly area with beautiful scenery and surrounded by a fertile fruit producing area.

This tourism object is ever used to flame the fire of PON that held in 10 November Surabaya stadiums. The west side of this place is a hot water pool, about 100 m by foot. The western of this place there is Ki Muko grave. It was said that his stick can make the beautiful fire by stuck to the ground.

Quoted from : http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/pamekasan/eternal-flame.html

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Schmutzer Primate Center

Schmutzer Primate Center is an artificial habitat of primates like gorilla, chimpanzee, orang utan and other kinds of primate. Schmutzer Primate Center is located at Ragunan Zoological Park area. Visitors of Schmutzer Primate Center can observe the behavior and activities of gorilla from a sky cross that was built over the area where gorillas inhabited. The sky cross for observation that’s covered by canopy roof is the main lane that visitors would find once they enter the building. The design of Schmutzer Primate Center was set close to the natural primate habitat with attractive layout of each room. The layout of Schmutzer accommodates the pleasure of primates as inhabitant and visitors who want to see the natural life of primates as in the wild nature.

History
Schmutzer Primate Center was built in 2000. It’s officially announced and open on 20th August, 2000, by Mr. Sutiyoso, the governor of DKI Jakarta at that time. Schmutzer Primate Center was a grant from the late Pauline Antoinette Adeline Schmutzer for Indonesia. She expected that the grant could help Indonesian people to value and care of the wild animal preservation in Indonesia more.
Fine Art and Ceramic Museum Textile Museum Battle'45 Museum Maritime Museum
Collections

The primates collections own by Schmutzer Primate Center are including gorilla, orang utan of Kalimantan, Grey Owa of Java, chimpanzee, Si Amang and many others.
Ragunan Zoo Schmutzer Primate Center Thousand Islands PlanetariumInscription MuseumKota Intan BridgeSyahbandar TowerJakarta Kota StationJalan Surabaya

Facilities
Schmutzer Primate Center was designed to be a recreation area as well a place for educational and research activities. To support the goal, Schmutzer Primate Center is equipped with some facilities like theater, library, educational cave for children, educational arena, suspension bridge and artificial tunnel which long reach 250 meters. The artificial bridge is used to observe the activities of orang utan.

Tips

* Visitors are prohibited to bring food and beverage into Schmutzer Primate Center area. If any visitor brings food and beverage then they have to keep them at the deposit stand before entering the area. Water cranes for drink with sterilized water are available in Schmutzer Primate Center area.
* Since Schmutzer Primate Center located in the area of Ragunan Zoological Park, hence the tips provided at Ragunan Zoological Park can be used as a reference to visit Schmutzer Primate Center. One of them is that the area visited most crowded on Saturday, Sunday and holidays. The most peak season is Sunday.
* Please see the tips on how to get to Ragunan Zoological Park in order for you to get to Schmutzer Primate Center.

Quoted from : http://www.indonesia-travel-guide.com/Jakarta_Travel_Guide/Schmutzer_Primate_Center/Schmutzer_Primate_Center.html

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Maribaya Waterfall

Waterfalls, recreation grounds and a magnificent gorge make Maribaya, just a few minutes east of Lembang, a very popular resort. On Sundays this is a particularly crowded spot.

Minibuses and horse carts are frequent from Lembang. Maribaya draws many Bandung residents on Sundays because of the hot springs which are channeled into a small public pool and various private cabins. Some come here for the children’s playground and horseback ridding (about $3/hr.), and many just to have a picnic in the park.

A magnificent walk leads through the Cikapundung Gorge to Juanda Park, about an hour and a half away. The path leads first to a waterfall (unfortunately, no swimming is possible) and then in to the gorge. Farther on the path forks: left leads out of the valley again, up the slope and to an other fork where turning left takes you to an impressive view points just above Maribaya; the path to the right takes you to Dago. Walking further through the gorge you reach Juanda Park, passing Japanese World War II bunkers along the way. Another hike back to Bandung begins at the new car park posted “Curug Omas”, which is 5 km from the Lembang crossroads and before you reach Maribaya. This path provides far better views than the rail in the gorge. This trail, too, goes to Juanda Park or, some forty-five minutes longer, to the Ciumbuleuit area. Directions Go straight (east) at the Lembang crossroads and follow the charming tree-lined road. Some 4 km from Lembang the roads begins to dip steeply into the Cikapundung Valley. If you go by horse cart you have to walk this last downhill section. The Maribaya recreation park is 5.5 km from the crossroads.

Quoted from : http://www.visitbandung.net/outings/a_day_trips/maribaya_waterfall.html

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Ujung Kulon National Park

Ujung Kulon National Park is the first national park, founded in Indonesia. The park (80,000 ha) lies on a peninsula in south-west Java and includes the islands Pulau Peucang, Pulau Panaitan and the Krakatau archipelago. On 1 February, 1992, the Proposed Ujung Kulon National Park complex and the Krakatau Islands Nature Reserve were declared a World Heritage Site. The borders on the north, south and west side of Ujung Kulon are made up by the Indian Ocean. The Honje mountain range, including the highest point of the park Gunung Honje (620 m), forms the eastern border. The Indian Ocean is the main access route. It includes the volcanic island group of Krakatoa and other islands including Handeuleum and Peucang. The park encompasses an area of 1,206 km² (443 km² marine), most of which lies on a peninsula reaching into the Indian Ocean.

Permits for the park are available at the town of Labuan, where there is a National Park office. There iUjung Kulon Islans also an office at Tamanjaya. Accommodation is available on Handeuleum and Peucang islands.

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.

Ujung Kulon has large tracts of undisturbed lowland rainforest, swamps and beaches. Because it is protected on three sides by sea, and on the fourth by the Honje mountains, it has provided a refuge for wildlife, some of which are now rare in the rest of heavily populated Java (population: over 100 million).
And it has always been of extremely high conservation value and contains several species of endangered or threatened animals. Oriental small-clawed otters, hornbills, leopards, Asian wild dogs, Javan leaf monkeys, crocodiles, green peafowl, Javan gibbons, Javan warty pigs, green turtles, milky storks and Banteng wild cattle all make their homes here. In total, over 350 species of animals and 250 species of birds have so far been recorded here.

The most important resident of the park is the Javan or Lesser One-horned rhinoceros. This is the most Rhinoendangered large mammal in the world and only two wild populations remain (there are no Javan rhinoceros in captivity). Ujung Kulon contains 50-60 animals while Cat Tien National Park in Vietnam has another 10-15 with different physical characteristics. The two subspecies used to be common over India, Bhutan, Bangladesh, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Sumatra and Java.

Single-horned RhinocerousHabitats in the park consists of lowland rainforest, swamp, mangrove and beach forest. Vegetation on Pulau Panaitan consists of dry-beach forest, mangrove forest and lowland rain forest which is characterized by an abudance of palms. On Anak Krakatau, the island that came into existence after the Krakatau exploded, flora and fauna are still young. Small animals and birds gradually colonize the lava island. The principal flora consists of grasslands, beach forest, lowland rain forest and moss forests at the higher altitudes. The most important reason to declare Ujung Kulon a National Park is the existence of the almost-extinct Javan Rhinoceroses in the area. The population of these extremely endangered animals in Ujung Kulon is estimated to be 50-60.
Getting There
Ujung Kulon National Park is accessible by boat (5-6 hour) from Labuan. You can get to Labuan by minibus from Jakarta (3-4 hour) or Bogor. An other possibility is to take a bus with destination Merak from Kalideres bus station in Jakarta. Get out in Cilegon and from there catch a bus to Labuan.The boat from Labuan leaves for Pulau Peucang or Tamanjaya.
The beach of Ujung KulonComing from Sumatra by ferry, your journey will end in Merak. From Merak, take the bus to Jakarta, jump off in Cilegon and from there see above. There may be minibuses going all the way from Merak to Labuan. A cheaper alternative to access the park runs over land. From Labuan you may take the HM minibus (from Serang bus station) or a taxi to Tamanjaya (about Rp. 25,000, 3,5 hrs). In Tamanjaya you'll be able to arrange a boat to Pulau Peucang (Rp. 700,000), Pulau Handeleum (Rp. 200,000) or Pulau Panaitan (Rp. 900,000); mooring and boat entry permits are not included. Krakatau is best visited from Labuan.
Where to Stay

Permits, local guides speaking only bahasa Indonesia (about Rp. 30,000/day, excluding meals and cigarettes), English-speaking guides (Rp. 100,000/day, excluding meals and cigarettes) and accommodation can be arranged at the PHPA office in Labuan, or at Kagum in Jakarta. You can also find accomodation in Ujung Kulon. But it's always best to plan ahead.
Moving Around
Navigate around the park on foot. If it's your first time here, you may want to consider hiring an English-speaking guide.
Dining Guide

Although you can order meals at places of accomodation, you should bring your own food for the trip.
Souvenir Tips

Unfortunately, not much to hope for. There may be some rhinoceros figures for sale, but you'll have to keep a keen eye on the quality. Ask your guide for keepsake recommendation, things that you're allowed to pick up along the way and will remind you for this pleasant experience.
Other Things to See or Do

Round Pulau Peucang and Pulau Panaitan you'll be able to snorkel and dive among beautiful coral reefs.

Travel Tips

The best time to visit the park is April to August, when the sea is calm, so you won't get seasick.

Quoted from : http://www.visitbandung.net/outings/a-day-trips/ujung-kulon-national-park.html

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Garuda positioned for growth in Southeast Asia

JAKARTA – Indonesia’s national airline, Garuda Indonesia, is introducing new routes, new aircraft and adding frequencies in four Southeast Asian markets - Hong Kong, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore - in response to pent-up demand for travel across the region. The move is also in support of the airline’s goal to grow international departures by more than 300 percent to 1,222 weekly by 2014.

“Southeast Asia is an important market and a key growth region for Garuda Indonesia,” said Iswandi Said, senior general manager – Area Asia, Europe & Middle East, Garuda Indonesia. “We are confident that with these latest developments, we will be able to capture a larger share of the market, in line with Garuda Indonesia’s five-year ‘Quantum Leap’ strategy of becoming one the most profitable airlines in Asia.”

The airline said all the new routes and developments will be supported by a fleet of technologically advanced Boeing 737-800 Next Generation aircraft.
Garuda is set to re-instate non-stop flights from Hong Kong to Bali and Surabaya from June 1, with three flights to Surabaya and four to Bali, weekly. In addition to the new Boeing 737-800NG aircraft which will be deployed with full in-flight facilities on the Bali and Surabaya routes, Garuda has been operating a new fleet of Airbus A330-200, which feature fully reclining flat beds with 74-inch seat pitch in the Executive Class on their Jakarta flights as well.

The airline has also introduced early morning flights from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta, doubling its daily frequency.
In Singapore, Garuda has increased its frequency to Jakarta by an additional two daily flights, bringing total frequency to seven flights a day since March 29.

Also since March 29, Garuda Frequent Flyers and Executive Class passengers departing from and arriving at the Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok will be able to enjoy greater convenience with dedicated check-in counters and fast-track security clearance.

Quoted from : http://www.travelweeklyweb.com/article/Garuda_positioned_for_growth_in_Southeast_Asia.html

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Tanjung Tinggi Beach

Belitung is beautiful. One of its beauties is Tanjung Tinggi beach. This beach is located about 30 km of Tanjung Pandan, a beach that has many types of granite and become the superior of Tanjung Tinggi. The visitors can enjoy the beauty of this natural beach by stand on the top of these granites or from the big stone. This natural beach is not far from Tanjung Kelayang beach. It is really natural beach that presents the nature scenery for the tourists who want to visit this beach. Spoiled your self in this warmed of sun and the blue of sea. You will feel that both of the beaches are your own. The visitor can do some activities such as; swimming, sun bathing, surfing, fishing, etc. Beside that, this beach, which is rich of its granites with their various sizes, also has the natural carpet of white sand.

Quoted from : http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/bangka-belitung/tanjung_tinggi.html

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Tirta Empul - Tampak Siring Temple

Tirta Empul Temple or Tampak Siring Temple is a holy spring water temple located in Tampak Siring Village, Gianyar regency and it is about 39 km eastwards from Denpasar town. It is set in the dale and encircled by the hill. In the west side of this temple, there is an Indonesian President palace which has been found by the first president. The name of Tirta Empul is loaded in a inscription which is kept at Sakenan Temple, Manukaya village, Sub district of Tampak Siring, about 3 km from Tirta Empul Temple. In this inscription, the Tirta Empul is named by the Tirta Ri Air Hampul and then the name has changed into Tirta Hampul and finally become the Tirta Empul. Tirta Ri air hampul is meaning the water emerge or the holy pool (Petirthan) which is the water emerge from the land.

History of Tampak Siring or Tirta Empul

Tampak Siring Tirta Empul, Places of interest in BaliThe wellspring emerges from the land is believed that it is the infinite creation. According to the history, that, that this water source is arranged and sanctified by king Indrajayasinghawarmadewa in the year 882 Saka (960 M). He has given the name with Tirta ri air hampul. The data is loaded in the inscription that is located at Sakenan Temple. Besides of the above epigraphy data, in Tirta Empul Temple is also found the archaeology omission like Colossus Yoni, Arca Lion, Tepasana and Tirta Empul Pool. According to papyrus of Usana Bali narrated that Tirta Empul is created by Bhatara Indra (Sun Deity) when bearing arms against the king where his palace is located in Bedahulu Countryside. He is known as a very miraculous king, which he can lose or show suddenly, therefore he is named by Mayadenawa. Because of its miracle, he becomes the arrogance and expressing himself as a god. The Mayadenawa King owns the assistant (Patih) which is called Kalawong. They prohibit the people to do the Yadnya (praying to the god) so that is often happened the natural disaster, disease epidemic, agriculture fail and finally miserable life society. Finally Betara Indra (one of Hindu God) gives battle against the kings that happened in Tampak Siring and then the Mayadenawa is gone to the wall and disappear. King Mayadenawa has also created poisonous pools which can the team of Bathara Indra die and faint after drinking this water. Then Bathara Indra stick the weapon of Umbul-umbul and finally the water is emerging so that called by Tirta Empul and then it is passed to the dead and faint soldier that made them back to live. Therefore at the moment this pool water is sanctified by the Hindu society in Bali and they believe that this water source can heal various of diseases, hence every day this place is a lot of visited by Hindu people to do the ritual and sanctify them self . This place has been opened for public and as a famous tourist destination in Bali.

Quoted from : http://www.balistarisland.com/Bali-Interesting-Place/Tampak-Siring.htm

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KAYOON PARK AND FLOWER MARKET

Kayoon Park is located along the western bank of Kayoon River. It is an evening Recreation Park and specific East Java Food Center. A variety of water sports are performed here such as; sailing, swimming, motor boat, and even canoe races. To the north of Kayoon Park is the Kayoon Market, selling beautiful orchids and tropical decorative.

Flower Market Kayoon known as the complete flower center in Surabaya, as one of seller various fresh forsythias, dried flower, artificial garden and also flower both import and also local earned you to obtain here.

Located in Kayoon Street / Kayun Street in periphery of Kalimas and close to Panglima Sudirman Street which is the biggest and complete flower market in Surabaya, many kinds of tropical flower can be bought here. In south side of flower market, we can enjoy various foods typical of East Java are available in those restaurant.

Fresh flower business prospect in coming is brighter. Thereby, the business earn more developed especially in it appearance and marketing. Ornamental plant that commercialized in Surabaya delivered from Pasuruan, Jember, Malang, Batu and Banyuwangi.

Thing that influence the bright of fresh flower business prospect is the springing up the service energy feeder decorative in East Java generally. This thing can become new market opportunity to all entrepreneur and fresh flower ligature.

Besides, from the natural resources reason, local flower is not fail varieties and draw. Some areas in East Java that have potency, as park is Malang and Pasuruan. While for limited type like Tulip, Anyelir, and Casablanca, still be delivered from outside country through Jakarta.

Most of the entrepreneurs are still unable to develop bundle design. Flower bundle, by using flower material and foliage. Besides that various accessories like bead, stick and strand of metal can be allied. Some of publics still prefer to bundle with many flowers.

Shortly, for frieze requirement, flower bundle, board flower bundle, gardening and crop rental these all your poison get with well-guaranteed quality. Frieze package consisted of nuptials, groom room, launching, party, Birthday party and others.

Kayoon Market also provides all public needs from various certifiable bundle flowers, start from fresh interest, dried flower and artificial flower both local and also imported. Besides also provide past master in fulfilling request of either direct stringed up and also sent at receiving location, without lessening it quality.

Quoted from : http://www.eastjava.com/tourism/surabaya/kayoon.html

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Gorontalo: Pieces of Paradise on the Equator

There are just so many things that make Gorontalo perfect for holiday, the beauty of its nature, the culture and not forget to mention, the friendly people. General information about Gorontalo, stated at North Sulawesi. Mountains, hills, shore line are the main characteristic of Gorontalo and it makes the island perfect for marine tourism.

Most of diving site take you just a few minute from town, Diving in Gorontalo mean diving within the richness of biodiversity, health and unique coral and reefs.

Lots of beautiful places could be found here. Tomini Bay, for instance, is famous for under water habitat and undefined creatures. There is several number of unsettled small islands. Tomini Bay is a heaven for divers, because the geographic position of Tomini Bay itself, which is crossed by the equator line, has naturally presented various kinds of sea creature inside.

Desa Olele or Olele Village is well known as the wild diving spot among world class diver. Olele beach is a gate to underwater paradise. The amazing beauty of underwater life on this area has been recognize and proofed by the enthusiasm of the divers who come to Olele beach. The divers called Olele as Traffic Jam dive spot.

In Tomini Bay and Olele Beach, you can find some or maybe the most amazing underwater creatures such as:

* Giant Reef (Petrosia Sp.)
* School of Gobi Fish (Bryaninops erythrops)
* Salvador Dali reef (Petrosia lignose)
* Kipas Laut Biru (Acanthogorgia Sp.). There are only 3 acanthogorgia Sp. In Gorontalo
* Anemon Koralimorf (Discosoma Sp.)
* Nemo
* Ikan Behang (plectorhinchus chaetodonoides), some people call it cha-cha fish caused they dance and swim around the coral.
* Blenni (Escenius Caeruliventris)
* Cardinal Fish, damsel, platax pinnatus, scorpaenopsis, oxycephala, goropa fish, butterfly fish, pusillus, cockatoo fish, Randal fish, parapterois hetururus, Bothus Sp " half face fish, frog fish, celebes
* Not forget to mention that Gorontalo is the Kingdom of Nudibrancia
* Seahorses and pigmy seahorses

Getting There

* Jallaludin airport is the entrance for the visitors who use the airplane service (located approximately 15 km from the town of Gorontalo)
* Flight from Sukarno Hatta Air Port-Jakarta " Jallaludin Air Port, Gorontalo (Filght served every day, please check the exact schedule to your airline services)
* For visitors who use sea service, Gorontalo has 3 harbors, Anggrek Harbor, Kwandang Harbor and Crossing Harbor

Getting Around

* Within the town, Trans Sulawesi is a land acces that connected the province in Sulawesi
* Mini bus
* To access the diving spot you can use rented car/bike, then take a boat toward your spot preferences
* For those who use dive companys services, they'll arrange your activities (transport, meals, lodging) the moment you arrived at Gorontalo
* Take a ride with Bentor, support by motor bike machine, for one or two passenger only. Dont worry with the rain, cause Bentor installed with veil

To Do

* Wreck of Japanese Cargo, Tjendrawasih Ship
* Sail with the fisherman
* Sentinels: Best of the Best in Diving
* Fishing
* Potanga Pool with natural cool and fresh water-directly comes from the mountain spring
* Otanaha Castle was the protection and defense of the Kings of Gorontalo
* White sand of Leato
* Limboto Lake
* Ayuhulalo Waterfall
* Boalemo Beach
* Bolihutuo Beach
* Bajos Tribe Village

To Stay

Gorontalo resort is a nice choice of accomodation near the diving area. If you choose to stay at the town, these hotels may fit your needs:

Quality Hotel Gorontalo
Jl. A. Yani Kota Gorontalo
Phone: (0435) 822222, Fax (+62435) 821111

Saronde Hotel
Walanda Marmis Street
Phone: (0435) 824144

Yulia Hotel
Ahmad Yani Street
Phone: (0435) 828395

Wisata Hotel
23 Januari Street
Phone: (0435) 821736

City Hotel
Basuki Rahmat Street
Phone: (0435) 822437

Krawang City Hotel
Basuki Rahmat Street
Phone: (0435) 822437

Citra Hotel
Merdeka Street
Phone: (0435) 821249

To Eat

* Within the city, its easy to find any kind of food you want to have for your meal, international menu and traditional menu are available. Make your order, and youll find your meal rich in spices.
* Seafood lover will be pleased here
* Perkedel ikan nike (nike fish). Mashed nike fish mix with flour and spices, then fried
* Pepes Ikan Nike. Fresh nike fish mixed with certain spices, wrapped with banana leaf then baked or some prefer it grilled.

To Buy

* Kerawang: one of Gorontalos traditional cloth materials, which made by hand (man cloth and woman cloth for all ages). Althought Kerawang made by hand but is doesnt look like a hand made at all. Its a Must to buy and make sure its on your list
* Ornaments of intricate carved wood are common in all the district

Tips

* The best diving season runs from November to April
* You can experienced the encounter with dolphin (torsiops truncates) around February to April

Quoted from : http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/336/gorontalo

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Watu Ulo Beach

Watu Ulo is one of the tourist sites which lies on the Indonesian ocean. There is beautiful scenery at this site and it is the perfect place to enjoy the sea. It is called "Watu Ulo" by the natives because they believe that in the past there was a snake who was becoming a spirit. After becoming a spirit, it became a stone resembling a snake, sticking into the sea with its body lying on the land. During the Japanese occupation, the Japanese soldiers made fortresses which were used for fortifying against the attacking enemies and now some of the fortresses have become tourist sites. Beside the Japanese fortress, there is also a bat cave inhabited by thousands of bats. The visitors can cross the sandy shore to get to the cave. The lonely cave is often used for meditation by visitors. However tourists should remember that the cave is 100m in depth. To get there, the visitors can use public transportation or hire a rental car. The journey takes approximately 30 minutes from the downtown of Jember.

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Rote Island

Rote Island is a part of Kupang Regency and is the southernmost island of Indonesia. It is located in the west coast of Kupang. This exotic island can be reached only in four hours. From Kupang by inter-island ferry to dive and tour this untouched beautifully rugged land. Spectacular walls and caverns mirror the hills, valleys, and escarpments underwater. The marine life is so varied and profuse that is hard to believe from Fire-fish to Mantas. The architecture of Rote is unique, as is their exquisite ikat weaving. See the people is their traditional lifestyle, which has remained unchanged for centuries.

Rote has many historical relies including fine antique Chinese porcelains, as well as ancient arts and traditions. Many prominent Indonesia nationalist leaders were born here. A popular music instrument Sasando, which is made of palm leaves. According to legend, this island got its name accidentally when a lost Portuguese sailor arrived and asked a farmer where he was. The surprised farmer, who could not speaking Portuguese, introduced himself, "Rote".
Rote just off the southern tip of Timor Island consists of rolling hills, terraced plantations, and acacia palm, savanna and some forests.
The rotinese depend, like the Savunese, on lontar palm for basic survival, but also as the supplement their income with fishing and jewelry making.

Before Indonesia's Independence, Rote, boasted the highest density of kingdom in the East Indies. Even today the island, the Rotenese and their kingdoms are divided, following ancient tradition, into two domains, one known as Sunrise and one as Sunset. A “male” Lord, a “female” Lord and several advisers, representing the clans within that domain, rules the domain. Each clan that possesses ceremonial rights performs it's own rituals during the annual HUS celebration, a traditional New Year festival. At the HUS, Rotenese men wearing their unique hats make offerings to the clan ancestors and the women dance accompanied by sasando, The Rotenese guitar.

Rote is particularly well know for its surfing, each year surfers flock to Namberala to ride the near perfect tubes formed by the shallow reefs and off-shore winds. Accommodation in Namberala includes a traditional beachfront bungalow resort and several home stays. The beach itself is one of the best examples of a palm fringed pure white sandy beach to be found anywhere. Diving in the area is also exceptional due to the large numbers of Manta and Dugong seen there. A boat trip to nearby Dana or Ndao Islands is also recommended.

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Sorong

The town of Sorong, located on the “beak” of the Bird’s Head Peninsula in West Papua is the departure point for your visit to the fabulous Raja Ampat marine park. The word “Sorong” is said to originate from the local Soreri language meaning “deep and turbulent seas”. The town is surrounded by mountains, hills, lowlands and protected forests. As a port, its inhabitants come from multi-ethnic descent.

Sorong has long been one of the busiest harbours of West Papua because of the oil found in this region since 1932. However, today oil finds have declined significantly. The oil fields off Sorong were one of the reasons why the Dutch government hung on to Irian after having yielded to the independence of the rest of the Indonesian archipelago.

Today, oil is still the dominant industry here, but timber export is a close second, with logs usually directly shipped overseas. Nowadays, government regulations require that milling and processing take place locally, and so plywood factories are being built in Sorong. The seas around Sorong are rich in tuna and shrimp which are also major export items. On Kabra island there is a Japanese farm for cultured pearls, while shark fins and trepang are shipped to Hong Kong, Taiwan and China.

Getting There

Although most of inter-island passenger and cargo traffic is by boat, there are a number of flights to Sorong.
Batavia Air now operates B737-200 aircrafts between Jakarta-Makassar- Domine Eduard Osok (DEO) airport at Sorong. Another longer route will be via Manado, served by SilkAir, Garuda Indonesia, Pelita Air and Merpati, then take a connection flight to Sorong.

To Do

In Sorong on a hill overlooking the town, is a war memorial to the Japanese dead, known as the Tugu Arfak. The complex includes an obelisk, a bronze Shinto deity and long, thin memorial plaques. During World War II, American aircrafts bombed the airfield on Jefman Island, originally built by the Japanese. The airport has now been moved from Jefman Island to Sorong, and is called the Domine Eduard Osok, or better known as DEO airport.

To watch the birds of paradise and other endemic birds of Papua take a motorboat to Batanta Island, some three to four hours motoring. For a better view of the fabulous bird of paradise (Cendrawasih), take a trip to Waigeo Island, some five to six hours by motorboat. In Sawinggrai Village, for instance, you can observe four species of Cendrawasih. To stay overnight on Waigeo or Sawinggrai, you need to take your own tent or sleep in local huts.
To Stay

Sorong has a number of starred hotels including the Marriot, the JE Meredien, and the Grand Pacific.

Quoted from : http://www.indonesia.travel/en/destination/426/sorong

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