Indonesia Sights

Indonesia Most reclaimed tourist area of Indonesia is the island of Bali - an excellent spa with blue lagoons and dense tropical jungle, rich, sensuous culture, came to Bali from Java in the 15 th century, along with the dynasty of Majapahit. This culture and these days strikes the imagination of unique architecture, exotic music, dance, painting. Most popular coast, it Sanur, Kuta, Nusa Dua, Benoa, Candi Dasa, Lovina and Ubud. Widely known in the world production of handicraft industry: batik, stamping on silver, art carved bone and wood.

Among the thousands of Indonesian islands, located in the surrounding seas, hundreds of perfectly suited to seaside resorts. In the lush tropical greenery hidden thousands of ancient temples and places of worship, and the jungle is inhabited by many exotic animals and tribes of natives, many of them to the level of development are at the level of the Stone Age. Therefore, one can perfectly combine the active and beach holidays, ethnological and historical tours, observation of wildlife and hiking the highest category of complexity.

Island of Java - one of the most famous islands of the archipelago. Here, among the hundreds of volcanoes and picturesque landscapes Dieng plateau, represented a variety of samples of the equatorial flora and fauna, there is still a lot of temples, shrines, mosques and palaces, but also thrive original folk crafts - batik work on silver and gold, the gun case that attracts thousands of tourists.

Jakarta (until 1949 - Batavia) - the capital and largest city of Indonesia, located on the northwest coast of Java. It is a city of the original mixture of the many buildings of XVII-XVIII centuries., Channels, and the set of "national" neighborhoods, each of which has its own unique style. One of the centers of old Batavia is a cobblestone square Taman Kota Fatah in the area, surrounded by old buildings overlooking the shore of the channel.

Nearby are the Jakarta History Museum in a former City Hall (1627 g), the old gun "Si Jago, Doll Museum and ritual supplies Wayang, drawbridge-Chicken Market Bridge (XVII century.) Museum Bahari and lookout tower, an ancient port Sunda Kelapa, and the Chinese district Glodak with the oldest temple of the city - Tszine-Yuan (XVII century). The second recognized center of the capital - the area of Medan, Merdeka (Freedom Square) with the 132-meter National Monument (Monas), the National Museum of Indonesia, with its unique historical and ethnological collections, National Museum of History and the Museum of the Institute of Indonesian culture.

Also worth visiting is the church Villelme (1835 g), the Museum of Maritime affairs of Indonesia's presidential palace, Penangskie Gates (1671 g), a Portuguese church (1695 g), one of the largest in Southeast Asia, Istiqlal Mosque, St. Mary's Church (1630 g) , Tugu (1725 g) and the Holy Immanuel (1835-1839 gg.), the building of the City Council (1710 g), the Palace of the Governor-General (1760 g, now the National Archives), the Palace of Arts (1820 g), ever-bustling shopping center " Mangadau and Bazaar Glodok, ultramodern business districts with their office and government buildings with modern architecture of all styles, the famous zoo Ragunan in the south of the city, the enormous richness of the exhibition park, Taman Mini (Mini Indonesia ")," Water Palace, cultural and entertainment complex, Taman Ismail Marzuki, as well as the largest and most popular recreation park in Jakarta - Jaya-Ankole.

Beyond the historical and business center produces several sad impression - many poor areas, dirt, open sewage channels, the constant noise and suffocating atmosphere. So go into the outlying districts of foreign tourists is not recommended.

In the nearby capital city of Bogor, which has long been considered one of the best mountain-climatic resort in the country, interesting old presidential palace Sokarno the Zoological Museum, former residence of the Governor-General of the Netherlands East Indies and the world famous Botanical Garden, Kebun Raya (80 hectares).

To the west of the island is the most interesting mountain resort in Bandung, famous for its numerous museums, Dago waterfall, picturesque surroundings of the volcano Tangkuban Praia and well-known street Jeans Street, which accommodates the offices and stores the largest textile companies. In the vicinity of the city attracted the attention of prestigious beaches Asnieres-and Karang Bolong, as well as the National Park and hot springs Pendant Maribayya, surrounded by majestic volcanic landscapes, considered the best place for trekking in the country.

Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta or how often it is called - Jogi, attracts the attention of a huge palace complex of Sultan Kraton (XVIII cent.) With a "water lock", Taman Sari, craft center of Jakarta Arts Institute, Agastya, museums Sono-Badoyo and Benteng-Vredeburg and also an exquisite temple complex Lara-Dzhongrang (slender virgin ", the beginning of X in.) in nearby Prambanane. In the dry season when the full moon in the Lara-Dzhongrang are performances of ballet "Ramayana". In the area of Surabaya, the capital of East Java, Malang District attractive temples and the Bromo volcano.

In the south of the island, 42 km. north-west of Yogyakarta, is a unique monument of medieval art of Indonesia - Borobudur stupa (a monastery on the hill "or" temple of Thousand Buddhas ", 778-856 gg.) constructed as a 10-tier stepped stone pyramid height is 34 m. The walls symbolizing the sacred Mount Meru stupa is decorated with reliefs on the 1460 theme of Buddha's life or illustrate the Indian epic Ramayana and the Mahabharata, and in niches and on the circular terraces are 504 statues of Buddha.

Five-kilometer "Road of the" spiral surrounds all of this magnificent structure symbolizing the perfection itself and the path of knowledge of the spiritual principle in man. At the top of buildings in the center of the highest terrace with lovely view over the surrounding mountain landscape, the shrine is located 15 meters in diameter, symbolizing the supreme goal of spiritual freedom. It is the largest Buddhist monument in the southern hemisphere.

Bali
Bali Island, which lies between the islands of Java and Lombok, is considered the most assimilated tourist area of Indonesia. The length of the island - 150 miles. from east to west and 80 km. from north to south. Height up to 3142 m (volcano Mount Agung). Total area - 5561 sq. km. Population - 2,9 million people. The capital and administrative center - the city of Denpasar, located in the southern part of the island is very different from the usual image of many typical Asian capital - surprisingly quiet and green city, full of flavors with unusual plants and fresh air.

Many small buildings of traditional architecture, ethnographic museum "Negen-Propinsi, Center for the Arts-Vedi-Taman Budaya, quiet cozy streets, constantly shining sun - all this gives the city a special charm. Nearby is the international airport Ngurah Rai - the main transport hub of the island.

Sam "The Island of the Gods" attracts tourists with its pristine landscapes, tropical rainforests and majestic volcanoes Kintamini, Gunung Batur (1717 m) and Gunung Agung, as well as temples and excellent resorts with blue lagoons and dense tropical jungle all around. Bali - is "a Hindu enclave in the largest Muslim country in the world, so the manners and customs of local people more lenient and tolerant they do not understand the way of life of foreigners, which makes this island a great place for a relaxing holiday.

The main attractions of the island are located on the slopes of the sacred mountain Gunung Agung (an active volcano!), 85 km. from Nusa Dua, a temple complex, Pura Besakih (Mother Temple), which rises on the coastal cliff Tana Lot ( "Temple of the Sea"), the sacred "forest monkeys" Alas, Kedaton, surrounded by water "Royal Temple Taman Ayun-in Mengvi," temple in the middle of the lake "Uyun-Dan, a famous handicraft center and the ethnographic museum with" Puri-Lukisan in Ubud, the rock temples in Pedzhenge, Yeh-pool, and Pur-Samuan-Tiga, "Turtle Island" Serangan, village craftsmen and jewelers Cheluk, monastery and the sacred source of Pura Tirtha-Empul in Tampaksiringe, the temple of Pura-Panataran-Sasi, the royal tomb of Gunung Kawi (X-XI cc.), as well as "the cave of bats" Goa-lavas, a huge gallery of rock reliefs in Fe-Pola , Git-Git waterfall (40 meters), "Cave Elephants" goy-Gadjah with a statue of Ganesha (XIII cent.) and is located in the crater of an extinct volcano Batur Lake with fabulous botanical garden around.

The only national park in Bali - spread out on 20 thousand hectares, Bali Barat, known for its diversity of plants and animals. But in a totally free under all possible combinations of local flora and fauna can be seen also in the extensive forests at Dana-bro. In-Taman Burung Bird Park situated in Desa Taro - Elephant Park Elephant Safari in Kuta - Water Park, and Taman Kupu-Kupu-- "Butterfly Park. No grids or enclosures are not here, but the concentration of living creatures simply amazing.

Home "tourist trap" of the island, no doubt - its beaches and sea resorts. Most popular resorts of the island - Sanur, Kuta, Jimbaran, Benoa, Tuban, Legian, Nusa Dua, Candi-Dasa, Ubud and Lovina. Are concentrated luxurious five-star hotels and cozy private hotel, immersed in the greenery of gardens and parks, the numerous small museums, and lovely waterfront and beaches. The underwater world near the island of strikes by its grandeur, and the area around Menjangan islands, Gili-Tepekong, Gili-Viah, and Gili-Minpang, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan widely known for its beautiful landscapes in divers around the world.

Sulawesi
Island of Sulawesi (Celebes) - a true "reserve cultures and traditions. Municipalities in many disparate tribes green intermountain valleys attract both fans of Ethnology, and fans of active tourism. Cave burials, exotic nature reserve island of Buton, beautiful coral reefs in the Gulf of Manado, the magnificent mountain lakes, lush folk ceremony, Fort Vredenburn and the Museum of Folk Art in Ujung Pandang - all this attracts thousands of tourists.

Sumatra
Sumatra - the fifth largest island in the world. Volcanic activity "presented" the island hundreds of miles of dark sand beaches, and dozens of pure mountain lakes, and turbulent historical past - the ruins of ancient temples and palaces. The most interesting Parapat luxurious resort on the shores of the magnificent volcanic Lake Toba, royal tombs and the palace of the island of Samosir, the palace Istana Maimon, mosque Mesdzhid-Raya and Military Museum, Bukit Barisan in Medan, Crocodile Farm near Medan, orangutan rehabilitation center in Bohoroke, Palembang picturesque canals, the largest volcanic lake in South-East Asia - Toba, green mountain valleys Kerinci and Dana-wound, amazing and discover the legendary capital of the people "mengkabau - Bukittingi (Fort de Kock)," Volcano-killer "Krakatoa in Sunda Strait, as well as many local residents of the village, if transferred in XXI century from the deep Middle Ages.

In the northern part of Sumatra is the largest reserve of the country - Gunung Leuser, protecting habitat for rare Sumatran rhinoceros, tigers, wild oxen and orangutan, as well as relict mountain landscapes and unique rock outcrops. And around volcanoes Gunung Sinabung and Gunung Sibayak, where the climate is much cooler, spread the best trekking areas of the island and many small private mountain climatic resort on the shores of the purest mountain lakes.

Kalimantan
Kalimantan (Borneo) - place of residence of the famous "head hunters" - Dayak, one of the last "wild" tribes of the planet, living under the laws of the Stone Age. Village of Melaka is famous for its garden of orchids, "River City" Pontianak - floating houses, canals and wooden mosque Mesdzhi-Abdurraham and Muar district-Muntai and Long Iram - its beautiful river routes. Local river - one of the best places for rafting in the country.

Virtually all of western and northern coast of Lombok employed comfortable resorts. Here the most interesting famous for its dazzling white beaches of the island Gili, a majestic volcano Rindzhani (3726 m) from the crater lakes, waterfalls and Otakokok Sendang-Gil, a huge rock, used as a viewing platform in the Pantano-Segara, Bounty Bay, as well as traditional silk and pottery workshops in the areas of Senggigi, Mataram and Ampenan.

Flores Island - one of the few places in the world where permitted whaling. Here, on the archipelago and the island of Solor Alora, you can get acquainted with this ancient and widely neglected kind of hunting. Also on Flores, at altitudes of about 1600 m, located unique "tricolor" lake Keli Mato, whose waters are painted in mineral salts coming from the volcanic craters on its floor. A village Nggela, Voloyita and Yopu famous for their sarongs and scarves hand-made.

Island of Madura is famous for its colorful "kerapan PARB" - racing on the piers, the island of Sumba - group fights horsemen, the island of Nias - a jump over two-meter stone column. Ubiquitous "penchak Silat" - a local version of the oriental martial arts and traditional sports game "sepaktakrau - volleyball, which played down.

Islands of Komodo and Rinka - known reserves, habitats, komodorskogo dragon (monitor lizard) - the largest reptile world. On a small volcanic island of Moyo is "the most secluded hotel in the world" - a complex Amanvana built directly into the jungle.

The best places for diving in Indonesia are located in the "thousands of islands north of Jakarta: Palau-Dhamar, Palau, Tikus, Palau, Paris, Palau-Putra, Palau, Pelangi, Palau, Perak, Palau, Papa Theo, on Lombok: Mavan, Tampa and Mavi, as well as in areas north of Kullu, Jimbaran and Lovina (Bali).

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