Bukittinggi city (the central tourism place of west sumatera)

Development of tourism is one of the leading sectors for the town of Bukittinggi, many exciting attractions, making this city dubbed as the "tourist city". Currently in the town of Bukittinggi has been there about 60 hotels and 15 travel agencies. Hotels located in the town of Bukittinggi, among others, The Hills (formerly Novotel), hotels Pusako and so on.
Sianok canyon valley is one of the main tourist attractions. Panorama Park is located in the town of Bukittinggi allow tourists to see the beautiful scenery Sianok canyon. Inside the park there is also a cave Panorama former Japanese soldier hiding during World War II it's called Japanese's hole Bukittinggi.

In the park there is a replica of Bundo Kanduang Tower House which serves as a museum of Minangkabau culture, Bukittinggi Zoo and Fort de Kock is connected by a pedestrian bridge called the Bridge Limpapeh. Limpapeh pedestrian bridge above the street A. Yani which is the main street in the town of Bukittinggi.


Pasa Ateh (Market above) are adjacent to the Clock Tower which is downtown. In the market there are many  handicrafts sellers and embroidery as well as snacks souvenirs typical of West Sumatra as Karupuak Sanjai (cassava chips) made from cassava, Karupuak Jangek made from cow or buffalo leather and Karak Kaliang , a kind of typical Bukittinggi snacks shaped like a figure 8. Currently, he also has built several modern shopping centers in the town of Bukittinggi.
Bukittinggi is about 3 hours from padang city, the capital of West Sumatera. it can reach by public transportation.

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Merapi Mountain - Agam Regency

Mount Merapi, also known as Merapi or Berapi has a height of 2891.3 m above sea level. As one of the most active mountain in Sumatra, Merapi has erupted frequently. As from the late 18th century until 2008 there was approximately 454 times eruption, 50 of them in large scale, while the rest are in small scale by removing the sulfur ash.

Among the many mountains in West Sumatra, Mount Merapi is a tourist attraction that is often visited by tourists. Mount Merapi have a fixed path for hikers, making it easier for the hikers to make the hiking. On this mountain, there is growing interest edelwis blooming around the mountainside, which adds to the beautiful view of Mount Merapi.

Mount Merapi, some side are included to Agam District and partly in the district of Tanah Datar, West Sumatra, Indonesia. To reach the foot of Mount Merapi is quite easy, considering it is situated not far from the town of Bukittinggi and Padang Panjang. From Padang city or BIM (Bandar Udar Minangkabau) airport to Mount Merapi, it took about 2 hours to get to the location. Meanwhile, if departed from the town of Bukittinggi takes about 30 minutes. Transportation to reach the location can be reached by landline, can use public transport or travel.

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Monas Monument

National Monument, known as Monument or Tugu Monas Square is located at Monas field, Central Jakarta, was built in 1960. The National Monument is one of the memorial is erected to commemorate the resistance and the Indonesian people's struggle against the Dutch colonialists.

Form of memorial that one is very unique, is the cornerstone obeliks marble yoni phallus-shaped fertility symbol based on Hindu culture. This monument towering as high as 132 meters (other versions say 137 meters height is calculated with the existing space under the ground 5 meters).

At the top there is a National Monument that sustains the cup-shaped bronze torches weighing up to 14.5 tons and 35 kg of gold coated. Torch or flame burning is a symbol of the spirit of struggle of the people of Indonesia who was never extinguished in achieving independence. It is said that at the time of Indonesia celebrates 50 years of independence in 1995 a number of Indonesian businessmen donated a number of gold so that the total weight of gold that coats the flame of freedom on top of the Monas to 50 pounds. The National Memorial was built in an area of ​​80 hectares. The architect who designed this monument is Soedarsono and Frederich Silaban, a consultant Ir. Rooseno, began construction in August 1959, and was inaugurated August 17, 1961 by President Sukarno. Monument was officially opened to the public on July 12, 1975.

Court of the peak with an area of ​​11 meters x 11 meters can accommodate as many as 50 visitors. At around the body there evelator emergency stairs made of iron. From the top of the monument Monas courtyard, visitors can enjoy views across the city. Directions to the south stands firmly in the distance Mount Salak in Bogor regency, West Java, stretching north sea with small islands scattered about. While the West extends the Soekarno-Hatta Airport every time it appeared the plane took off. From the top platform, 17 feet to the top, there are flames made of bronze, weighing 14.5 tons and a diameter of 6 m, consists of 77 parts are united. the top courtyard of the monument in the form of " the Fire will never go out" which means that symbolizes the Nation Indonesia so the fight has never subsided all time. High court of the cup from the bottom of 17 m and 8 meters of space history museum. Area of ​​a square-shaped courtyard, measuring 45 meters x 45 meters, is the preservation of sacred number Proclamation of Independence (17-8-1945).

visitors area of Monas, who will climb the peak of the court of Monas monument or museum, can be through the entrance on the plaza surrounding the park Merdeka Square, in the north of Monument Park. Nearby there is a fountain and statue of Prince Diponegoro who was riding a horse made of bronze, weighing 8 tons.
The statue was created by Italian sculptor, Prof.. Coberlato as a donation by the Consulate General of Honores, Dr. Mario in Indonesia. Through the tunnel that is 3 feet below the park and cross the road this monument, the entrance of visitors to the top of Monas monument fenced "Yellow Bamboo". Basic foundation of monument as high as 3 meters, at the bottom there is the living history museum of the national struggle with the size 80 x 80 meters wide, can accommodate around 500 visitors.

On all four sides of each room there are 12 window displays or dioramas devoted life events since the time of the ancestors of Indonesia. Entire walls, pillars and marble floors for a total of 48 dioramas. In addition, the amphitheater-shaped independence space located in the cup Monas monument, depicting the attribute map of the Unitary Republic of Indonesia archipelago, Independence Day, red and white flag and state emblem and the gate door that read the script Proclamation Independence of Republic Indonesia.

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Kuta Beach - Badung Regency

Kuta is a tourism place located south of Denpasar, the capital of Bali, Indonesia. Kuta is located in Badung regency. This area is a international tourist destination, and has become a mainstay tourist island of Bali since the early 70's. Kuta Beach is often referred to as a beach sunset (sunset beach) as opposed to Sanur beach. Kuta beach is wide, clean white sand is the main attraction for tourists, so there is a saying, Come to Bali without visiting Kuta was incomplete.

In the twilight when the Sun began to set, Kuta scenery presents a very beautiful and romantic. While enjoying a refreshing blast of cool air, Kuta is often used where an exciting afternoon exercise. In 1930, Kokes promote Bali as well as Kuta, and inspire the development of architecture Kotij Hotels (cottages).

Now been able to become the center of Kuta Bali tourism, because it has been able to provide tourist facilities that needed such as inns and hotels, shopping centers, recreation areas, so vibrant nightlife, sports facilities and amenities such as bungy jumping, water boom, etc. . Tourism Indonesia Heaven o in Earth

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Sanur Beach - Denpasar City

Sanur beach is the historic beach where the landing of the Dutch royal troops when the Dutch attacked the Badung region at the time of the colonial era.

Sanur beach is a famous tourist place resort on the island of Bali. This place is located just east of the city of Denpasar, the capital of Bali. Sanur located in the municipality of Denpasar.

Among tourism, Sanur beach was first introduced by the Belgian painter named AJ Le Mayeur and his wife Ni Polok who settled in Sanur since 1937. In 1963 tourism stretching more so with the establishment of Sanur Bali Beach Hotel (now The Grand Bali Beach Inna which is the first hotel built in Bali). Until now the area is still one of the main tourist destinations in the city of Denpasar.
In an effort to enhance the attractiveness of the tourist area of ​​Sanur, since 2006, implemented Sanur Village Festival. Sanur Village Festival is an annual event which regularly held in Sanur. This event was initiated by the communities of Sanur, the Sanur Development Foundation and supported by the Government of Denpasar.

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Malioboro

Malioboro is the name of the street in the city of Yogyakarta, which stretches from Tugu Yogyakarta to the intersection of Post Office in Yogyakarta which consists of Pangeran Mangkubumi and Jend. A. Yani streets, This road is an imaginary axis line of Yogyakarta Kingdom.

There are several historic objects in this street include Tugu Yogyakarta, Tugu Stasiun(station monument), the Great House, Market Beringharjo, and  March 1 Attack Monuments.

Malioboro crowds and splendor can not be separated from the many vendors lined along Malioboro street hawking wares, almost everything is offered goods / objects of Jogja as a souvenir / souvenir for tourists. They traded handicrafts typical of Jogjakarta, among other crafts Imitation Key Chain rattan, leather, batik, silver, bamboo and others, in the form of batik clothes, leather bags, leather shoes, rattan ornament, leather puppets, keychains bamboo, spoon / fork silver, blangkon batik [is kind of typical cap Yogyakarta / Java], t-shirts with various models / writings and many others.

jogja famous as a gathering place for artists who often express their abilities such as playing music, painting, hapening art, mime and others along this path.

Walking along Malioboro street is just like entering into a big craft market where crafts sellers sell handicraft to the visitors. There are hand-made crafts and batiks, also sandals, sarongs, hats and bags all made from leather, dry plants, shellfish, coconuts, and rattan. You can barter the price for crafts and batiks and can purchase them for quarter of the price and often half the original asking price so don't hesitate to bargain!. The holiday season during July - August is the busiest time in Malioboro street and it can get very crowded with international tourists as well as visitors from around Indonesia.

If you are feeling hungry on Malioboro street there are many options of restaurants and places to eat and drink and there are plenty of food vendors available in the night from 10pm-4am. Local food is sold on the side of the road and includes gudeg, steak, onion sauce, tea, coffee and juice. You can choose whatever food you like from the Lesehan Vendors, put it on a plate, then sit on the footpath and enjoy!

There are many places available to stay if you intend to visit overnight or for an extended period near Marlioboro street. At the northern end of Malioboro street there are two main streets; Pasar Kembang and Sosrowijayan where several hotels and motels open 24 hours for guests. It's easy to get to Pasar Kembang and Sosrowijayan as you can walk to the north until near Tugu Railway Station. The hotels and motels are the most strategic places to stay as they are located in a central position and you can go anywhere from this point and there are many options for transportation available.

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Kota Tua (old city) - West Jakarta

tourism and culinary Old City Also serving Culinary Arts and Attractions, the special thing in this region is Cultural Heritage Buildings and museum located in the area such as Jakarta History Museum,

Puppet Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics Museum and the Bank museum. the Open Area is Fatahillah  Park that will take you to The Jakarta Tempo

Here's  the locations which we will explore by bicycle:

Sunda Kelapa harbor
is the traditional port of ships used from ancient times until now.

Kali Besar (big river)
we will see the legacy bridge built by the Dutch cities, including the water system.

Pekojan (plot 9)
formerly known as ethnic Arab village where he lives. Some of the old mosque stood here. One of them is Masjid An Nawier. Masjid An-Nawier has a distinctive architectural style blend of the Middle East, China, Europe, and Java. We can see a Chinese typical ornaments stuck to the doors of the mosque and the construction of the sash accented Java. Masjid Jami An-Nawier Pekojan is one of the old mosque in Jakarta today, was built in the 17th century in the era of Dutch colonial.

petak 9
is the settlement of ethnic Chinese since ancient monastery that has a lot. Along with the entry of Christianity, there was a mixing of cultures here. One is

Chinese Catholic Church architecture - St Mary de fatima
The church was established about  1952, with Chinese architecture, in the absence of a cross like the other churches. The main yard is pretty good and interesting, look at his right side there is a statue of the  Mary and little kids look so beautiful surrounded by plants. While on the left a statue of Jesus that hangs in a tower.

Here we will also see the problems of dense settlement, with increasing population. but also we will visit one of the famous places in this 9 acre plot that is:

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Jakarta the capital city of Indonesia

Special Capital Region of Jakarta (DKI Jakarta) is the capital of the Republic of Indonesia. Jakarta is the only city in Indonesia that has province-level status. Jakarta is located in the northwest part of Java Island. Once known as the Sunda Kelapa (before 1527), Jayakarta (1527-1619), Batavia or Jaccatra (1619-1942), and Djakarta (1942-1972).

Jakarta has an area of ​​approximately 661.52 km ², with a total population of 9,588,198 inhabitants (2010). Jakarta metropolitan area (Greater Jakarta) with a population of around 23 million inhabitants, is the largest metropolitan area in Indonesia or a sixth of the world.

Jakarta is located on the north island of Java, at the mouth of the Ci Liwung, Jakarta Bay. Jakarta is located in the lowlands at an average altitude of 8 meters above sea level. This resulted in Jakarta is often flooded. South of Jakarta is a mountainous area with high rainfall. Jakarta crossed by 13 rivers all of which empties into the Bay of Jakarta. The most important river is Ci Liwung, which divides the city into two. Eastern and southern borders Jakarta and West Java provinces in the west bordering the province of Banten.

Thousand Islands is an administrative district located in the Jakarta Bay. Approximately 105 islands located as far as 45 km north of Jakarta.

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Borobdur Temple

Borobudur temple is located in Magelang, Central Java, about 40 km from Yogyakarta. Borobudur has 10 levels consisting of 6 levels of a square, level 3 circular and a main stupa as a peak. At every level there are several stupas. Altogether there are 72 stupas in addition to the main stupa. In every stupa there is a statue of Buddha. Ten levels of Buddhist philosophy are the ten Bodhisattva levels that must be traversed to reach the perfection of the Buddha in nirvana. This perfection symbolized by the main stupa at the top level. Borobudur structure when viewed from above form a mandala depicting the structure of Buddhist cosmology and the human way of thinking.

On the fourth side of the temple there is a gate and ladder to the level above it like a pyramid. This illustrates the Buddhist philosophy that all life came from rocks. Stone later became the sand, then into plants, then into the insect, then a wild animal, and pets, and finally became a man. This process is known as reincarnation. The last process is to be the soul and finally into nirvana. Each stage of enlightenment in the process is based on the Buddhist philosophy of life depicted in reliefs and statues in the temple of Borobudur.

This huge building just a giant pile of stone blocks which have a total height of 42 meters. Each stone spliced ​​without using cement or adhesive. These stones are only connected by patterns and stacked. The base of Borobudur temple is about 118 m on each side. The stones used approximately 55,000 cubic meters. All the stones were taken from the river around the Borobudur Temple. These stones are cut and then transported and connected with a pattern like a lego game. All without using glue or cement.

Meanwhile, relief began to be made after the stones are stacked and jointed finish. There are reliefs on temple walls. Borobudur has 2670 different relief. Relief is read clockwise. This relief illustrates a story that read it from the start and ends at the gate to the east. This suggests that the main entrance of the Borobudur temple facing the east like most other Buddhist temples.

Currently, Borobudur has become a tourist attraction which attracts many tourists both local and foreign tourists. In addition, Borobudur has become a holy place for Buddhists in Indonesia and became the center of the most important annual celebration of Vesak Buddhist.

Borobudur becomes one of excellence and evidence of human intelligence has ever made in Indonesia. Borobudur become a tourist and cultural sites in Indonesia besides Bali and Jakarta. After visiting the Borobudur, you can also visit the villages around it that has some interesting sights.

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Lake Maninjau

Maninjau Lake at an altitude of ± 500 m above sea level and surrounded by the Bukit Barisan towering and steep, so make Maninjau Lake are like a giant crater. This beautiful lake is also known as having a lot of romantic places, so normal that many tourists call it the lake with romantic scenes because of any side you will see it looks stunning scenery.

Maninjau lake formed by volcanic eruptions (Gunung Tinjauan) in the past. This beautiful lake is situated ± 36 km from Bukittinggi towards the west which can be reached by public transportation and destination Maninjau Lubuk Basung with a unique past the winding 44 has a width of about 99.5 km ² and a maximum depth of 495 meters.

The existence of Lake Maninjau create a legend "Bujang Sembilan", which is believed to exist by the surrounding community. Once upon a time there was one family consisted of 10 men, nine men and a woman named Sani. Sani Keelokkan level and behavior into its own allure for a young man named Sigiran. In short they are then having an affair. One day they were accused of immorality by the footmen. To prove it, they jump into the crater of Mount Review. They swear if they committed any immoral then the mountain will not erupt, and if they do not do immoral then the mountain would not erupt. Finally, the volcano erupted and the eruption formed a large crater is then filled with water and became lakes as it is now.

At the lake we can swim, paragliding, fishing and adventuring by bike around the lake. Around the lake there is a lot of accommodation Homestay, Hotel, Cafe, and a variety of cuisine and specialties such as Palai Rinuak, Bada Salai, Ikan Bakar, pensi that does not exist in other areas.

To reach this lake, reached by landline. There are two alternative pathways to get to Lake Maninjau.
First, from the West, traveling through the beginning of Padang Pariaman path toward Lubuk Basung (Agam regency capital), approximately taken for 3 hours. For transportation, we can use public transportation, travel, and personal car or rental car.
Second, From the east, the journey started from Padang to Bukittinggi Bukittinggi and the city tour continues to Lake Maninjau through the winding 44 is unique. From the winding 44 can enjoy the beauty of lakes and dozens of monkeys that we can feed them directly. Transportation can use public transport, private car or rental car. Travel time taken approximately 3 ½ hours.

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Mentawai island

Mentawai Islands is famous for its beautiful beaches.
The waves are high can be used for surfing activities (surfing).
Mentawai Islands Surfing is an icon that has been known throughout the world. Several times it has been an international surfing competition held here. No less than 400 "Surfing Spot" (surfing spot) that can be used as the location of surfing.

surfing activity can be done at several beaches located in the Mentawai islands. The beaches are: Beaches Nyangnyang, Bajat Coral Coast, Beach Karoniki, and the Coast Pananggelat Mainuk all of which are located in the District of South Siberut. In addition to the District of South Siberut, in District Sipora there are also several beaches like Bosua Katiet Beach and South Beach. While in the District of North Pagai there is the West Coast.
undefinedMentawai Sea, ranging from the surf to the seabed has a fantastic wealth and potential. The high waves that some of them into the category of extreme, making the Mentawai as one of the popular tourist attraction in the world of surfing.

Exercise surfing is usually done from April to October. Given that, in these months the waves in the Mentawai islands reached its zenith and the surfers can use it for surfing. While in the November to March, the waves in the Mentawai islands are not so high, so it is not challenging enough to be used surfing.

surfing activities are located in three districts, including the District of South Siberut, Sipora District and District of North Pagai included in Islands District Mentawai, West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Location surfing attraction can be reached by motor boat.

To enter the Mentawai Islands, the tourists can use the services of a guide or use the services of tour operators. For lodging, lodging in the Mentawai Islands are available along the seaside.
Tourism Indonesia Heaven on Earth
Source:www.wisatanesia.com

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Sumba

When set foot in the old settlements on the island of Sumba, East Nusa Tenggara province just shadows of modern life seemed to vanish. The reality in front of eyes showing the remaining life of the prehistoric period, the megalith era. Sumba provide a unique panorama of contrasts. in one hand, offer the modern world is inevitable and had to deal with the legacy of past traditions are very strong.
Sumba was not just the plains, the familiar with a horse whinny Sandel. Also, rather than simply captivating eyes when men show proficiency on horseback, with the body sitting upright on horseback convoy cattle.


The island is known as the Island this Sandelwood save situation contrasts that appear in Waikabubak, the capital of West Sumba district. At first glance, the city is no different from other urban districts in NTT. Some roads are slippery coated hotmix, who writhed under the hills. However, if the feet turn directions to up the hill, there will be found with a row of traditional home life that seemed unattainable changing times.

The island of Sumba in this city, there are a number of old villages that can be enjoyed authenticity, such as Tarung village, Tambelar village, Elu village, Bodo Ede village, and Paletelolu village. Tarung village, for example, is an old village which is located right in the heart of the city. Same with the other, the village is lined with thatch-roofed tower houses, traditional homes typical of Sumba.

Sumba Traditional house consists of three parts. The most basic floor of a barn animals (horses). Then, the second floor is a family place, a bed and a fireplace is located right in the middle. Meanwhile, the tower is a warehouse or store food supplies.

Shades of the past more traditional house was perfect when combined with a grave stone, reminiscent of the life of the great megalithic stone-age-one round of prehistoric times. No doubt, Sumba is a paradise for researchers Megalit.

In every corner of the city and the village is so easy you find a large stone menhir-like pole or pillar, which upheld on the ground, as a warning sign and a symbol of ancestral spirits. Likewise dolmen-prehistoric monument in the form of a flat-backed stone table stone pillar, in various sizes are very easy to find in every village.

Sumba Island Various ornaments of the past is not independent, but closely related to the lives of most people who embrace traditional religion of Sumba Marapu. Marapu is the original religion of Sumba before it touched the influence of Christianity. Now, community Marapu increasingly desperate as there was no guarantee from the state of the existence of beliefs outside of the five official state religion.

Although without recognition from the state, communities still exist in the running Marapu religious ceremonies, including ceremonies of birth, marriage, death, and thanksgiving. In fact, communities in the City of Waikabubak Marapu know of wula podu (holy month) for a month around October and November every year.

the marriage ceremony is charming. However, it requires a tourist fortune to witness the marriage ceremony, especially when there is talk of belis (dowry). Because, belis in a way that cattle can reach dozens of horses, buffaloes and cows to be submitted to the family of women.

In addition to the ceremony wula podu, Marapu community in West Sumba Pasola also have traditional ceremonies, which are very attractive. Same with wula podu, Pasola performances based on the calculation of the traditional elders. This became an obstacle for travelers to plan trips.


Pasola is a war involving two large groups of horsemen and attacked each other with wooden spear guns. Pasola held once a year, between February and March in four regions in West Sumba, namely in Wanokaka, Lamboya, Gaura and sub-district of Kodi.

Unless Sumba Island wula podu and Pasola, funerals also keep the charm of its own culture. A person who died, will not necessarily be buried. But, it could be left between three to one week at home before burial. Every day, a family funeral that the funeral should be entertaining guests with food and drinks.

Sumba Island actually not only offer cultural tours. Its natural charm was no less enthralling. After a weary watch cultural objects, travelers can refresh themselves by watching the waterfall in Weikelo Rice, about 9 km from Waikabubak. Waterfalls are never used as a power source that offers a panoramic view of the natural water sources of the cave is quite large.

sourch: liburan.info

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Ngabuburit - Happy Ramadhan

   

     Indonesia is the biggest moslem country in the world. It doesn't mean there aren't the others religion in Indonesia. They are Islam, Buddha, Protestant, Catholic, Hindu but Islam has the highest number of follower than the others.
     Now, I'm going to tell about Ramadhan. Do you know what is Ramadhan? yes, it's right. Ramadhan is a month in islam where moslem do fasting full in one month. So many thing that moslem do in Ramadhan. One of that, it's called Ngabuburit. haha... yes, thet sound is funny.

     Ngabuburit is when the moslem do the hang out  together. Usually, Ngbuburit is done in the aftenoon, when the time to break fasting is no longer to come.
     Generally, Ngabubrit is done by younger moslem. What do they do in Ngabuburit? they do the positive thing such as playing music, listening the religious speech, motorcycle free style etc...
     Ngabuburit has so much meaning like togethernes, friendship, relationship, etc...
     For you who want to visit to Indonesia in Ramadhan, i think it's good idea, cause you will find something different....

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