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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Kerinci Mountain (the great beautiful mountain) - Indonesia

    so many beautiful tourism place in indonesia that make me don't know where i should begin to tell...haha..
i remember a few time ago i met a tourist near Kerinci mountain, so i think it's a good ide to talk about kerinci to you.
    Kerinci mountain is located in Kerinci regency, jambi province. Kerinci mount is active vulcano, with an altitude of 3805 masl. The mountain is the highest mountain in Indonesia outside the mountains of Irian Jaya. In the east side is a lake Bento, the highest clear watery swamps in Sumatra.
Behind the Kerinci mount there is seven mountains are very beautiful. In the middle of the park there are gaps sungai penuh valley city, coffee plantations, tea plantation and lake Kerinci.the area of kerinci mountain is included to national park that was call Taman Nasional Kerinci Sebelat(TNKS).
This mountain can be reached  from Padang, Jambi, and Bengkulu. the international flight can be landed in Padang(west sumatera), because in this city(padang) there is a international airport, it's called BIM(Bandara Internasional Minang Kabau).
Panorama of nature is beauty with a wealth of flora and fauna can be encountered start from lowland to the top of Kerinci mountain, not only to enjoy but very good for doing research and education, so many foreigner i met that did reseach there. hiking to the top of the  Kerinci mountain takes two days from the Post Kerisik Tuo.

Lowland vegetation is dominated by several types of mahogany, there are also giant plants Rafflesia flower and Raflesia arnoldi. there are three shelter on the pathway and the pathway already obvious. in the summit,you will find the warning not to make the new routes..
the arrangement of the licese isn't complicated. so, it's proper to you to try this one...

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Bandung Fashion City of Indonesia

Bandung is one of the largest city in Indonesia who often visited foreign tourists. This town is located in west Java province. This city became the center of fashion in Indonesia since the 2000s. because paris fashion is orientation of Bandung, the city is called Paris Van Java. in the city of Bandung there are many historic buildings, it became the main attraction for this city and Bandung is a city that cleanly.

      Like Indonesia, known by the world as a country that has friendly people, as well as the people of Bandung. so you will feel comfortable while visiting Bandung.
Bandung City has an icon that is Gegung sate(building). This building is the Bandung city administration buildings. This building has unique architecture, so no wonder the building was used as an icon of Bandung. so many interesting things about the city of Bandung, more especially the province of West Java whether it natural, cultural and culinary.
For all you who want a vacation or a visit to Indonesia, visit to this area then you will get what you do not get before.

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Rinjani Mountain - Lombok - Indonesia

it is about lombok again. I just want to recommend to you who want to travel to lombok(Indonesia) don't forget to hike the Rinjani montain(if you like to hike).
why? because it's beautiful place...
here is description about rinjani mountain:

Mount Rinjani (3726 m asl), is the second highest volcano in Indonesia, at the top has a large caldera with high rock cliffs lined green lake Segara Anak (2010 masl) and at one edge decorated with scattered scattered piles of frozen lava mountains that surround the new New Mountain appeared finger (2376 masl).

It is said by previous climbers that climb on Mount Rinjani is the five star trekking (climbing five stars), signaling and call of those who never reach Rinjani, if a hotel then it is the highest class, five star. Currently there are three official channels ascent to the summit of Mount Rinjani, of course, all three are unique and different characteristics and uses will be determined by the purpose of climbing will be done.

Senaru Path (North)
Is the route most traveled mainly by foreign climbers, it is due to easy access to this location and are in a tourist route to the Senggigi Beach. Village Senaru as the entrance area, you will pass through this pathway can also see other attractions such as the oldest mosque in Lombok Island, Desa Adat Bayan, and Waterfall Spring Gile, in this location also has available a simple inn-lodging and services climbing sufficient.
This path is dominated by tropical rain forest with vegetation density is quite good, you'll pass some of the darkest parts of the forest. And some typical dish such as forest birds chirping, the sound of other animals jokes. Travel from the traps Gawah, until pelawangan Senaru (2641 masl) will pass through four resting place, but this climb is a relentless climb for 6-8 hours because the path continues uphill and few have the "bonus" for the climbers, but do not be upset first, because when I got in pelawangan Senaru can enjoy the charm of Rinjani

Sembalun Path (East)
This path is the top choice if your first goal is the summit of Rinjani, the path is dominated by vast savannas, evergreen trees such as mountain huddled timidly in the midst of reeds, from gate to post Padabalang you can go through between 4-6 hours trips, among the reeds you can find traces of the eruption of the rivers in sand and black rocks, you also will likely be met with fire-cow whose number can be estimated at more than a thousand tails of the field, these weeds.

Passing through this route seemed more relaxed because there are rarely any steep hills, ramps-ramps arguably just got Padabalang. From Padabalang towards pelawangan Sembalun (2902 masl) will feel the real ascent through the 2-3 hour trip, the climbers used to call this section as the "Hill of Torture" despite the fact that if we can be more relaxed so we can enjoy alloy with a collection of savanna forest pine and meadow edelweiss.

Arrive at pelawangan Sembalun should stay at the Camping Ground is located on the eastern caldera aunt. from here you can see Mount Agung in Bali, from the tendapun you can see the Segara Anak Lake and the New Mount beneath your fingers. Pelawangan Sembalun be likened to erminal, from here you can chose whether to the top of Rinjani or to Lake Segara Anak.

The journey to the summit usually begins around pukup 2:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm, when the sun will rise sebingga you've arrived at the summit and enjoy the beauty of the birth of the sun at this time, and more than half of the trip was dominated by sand, loose sand. Can be at its peak at around 9:00 pm, after that you should fall back to pelawangan because the wind will be very strong along with the increasing sun. Once pelawangan Sembalun then you can prepare yourself to Lake Segara Anak (2-3 hour trip) through the Caldera cliffs along the East and some expanse of reeds to the lake Segara Anak.

Path Timbanuh (South)
Determining the climb through the south is a mix of both lines above or a blend of tropical rain forests and savannas, with the distance from the hamlet of Teak dampai pelawangan Timbanuh about 8-10 hours. Is a new path opened by BINGR, compared to two other lines, facilities and infrastructure is still inadequate However the advantages of this pathway is the availability of epidermis which is pretty much along the route, climbing Timbanuh currently only limited to South pelawangan and South Peak Rinjani, whereas trip to the lake is not recommended because the track conditions are very steep and has not laid out so as the level of danger is very high.

From South pelawangan you can see the crater of Mount New Finger with clear, because in comparison with two other pelawangan, South pelawangan closest to Mount New Finger. On this route you pass some fields kana edelweiss, and you can go to the top of Rinjani south, from the top of this you can only see the Rinjani summit from a distance that is much too far but you can not go there because dihalangiengan - + 230 m and the estimated water content as many as 1375 million m3, discharge excess water contained in the northeast shore of the lake is crowing Puteq you will find a pool of hot water immersion is commonly called Aik Kalak.

Segara Anak lake filled with fish species carp and Mujaer big enough, so if you are going to the lake, we recommend bringing your fishing vacation more memorable so, about the bait you can order in society and Sembalun Senaru. Still around the lake you can see some caves with water sources of sulfur are commonly used to wash the heirloom weapons like dagger, spear and saber.

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Lombok Island - indonesia

senggigi beach

If you ever imagine your body lying on the beach Indonesia, on the beautiful white sand, sprinkled with exotic all-natural scenery, and showered with sunlight that warms the body, it is not wrong if you took time to relax and air travel to the Senggigi Beach on the Island Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. The beach is located 12 kilometers northwest of the city of Mataram was indeed a famous tourist attraction for its beautiful beaches and naturalness.

Communities often align the beauty of this beach with famous beaches on the island of Bali, like Kuta, Legian and Sanur. In fact, the beauty of Senggigi Beach is often portrayed beyond the beaches, because the condition is much more comfortable and quiet. Perhaps this is related to the arrival of foreign tourists has not been rampant in this beach.

As the mainstay of coastal resorts of West Nusa Tenggara Province, Senggigi is still relatively natural, and kept clean. The beach is still beautiful, the crash of the waves are not too big, and beautiful underwater scenery, further confirmed that the beach that stretches about 10 kilometers is an ideal place for domestic and foreign tourists for a moment forget the daily routine and atmosphere of the hustle and bustle of the city.

Senggigi Beach is now beginning ogled by tourists, especially foreign tourists, because of the relatively virgin territory and also has extensive information about his whereabouts. With increasing interest and enthusiasm of tourists to the Senggigi Beach, the local government and companies sewasta increasingly keen to build and fix all the infrastructure, so that the tourists more interested to visit this beach.

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Visiting Senggigi in Lombok Island may need to be a travel schedule for tourists who love the beauty and freshness of nature. Just imagine, when entering the coastal area, travelers will soon swept away by soft-breeze that blows along the coast cluster in West Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara Province. Fresh atmosphere, comfortable, and beautiful as if greeting tourists at the beginning of his visit. Time has been at the beach, the eyes of the tourists will be served by the exotic charm of the beach set in waves chasing each other, which extend the white sand, and thousands of tiny animal that spreads on a bed of sand, and the landscape of Mount Agung in the opposite island (the island).

Senggigi beach does offer a unique charm. Natural atmosphere that has not been overwhelmed by foreign tourists, as a marker of difference with this beach on Bali's beaches. It certainly gives the feel of its own for the visitors. Not surprisingly, this beach is now used as a new alternative destination of the tourists who missed the reassuring atmosphere of natural silence.

location

Senggigi Beach is situated in the northwest city of Mataram, West Lombok regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province (NTB), Indonesia.

access
To the area of Senggigi Beach is quite easy, because there have been ports and airports on the island of Lombok. If the opposite of the island of Bali, travelers can depart from the Port of Karang Asem use a ferry to Senggigi, with travel time about 30 minutes away. Mileage can be trimmed when using aircraft from Ngurah Rai Airport in Denpasar to Mataram Selaparang Airport (Capital NTB), which only takes about 15 minutes.

Apart from the Port of Karang Asem, tourists can also depart from the port of Padang Bay in Bali use a ferry to Sheet Harbour on the island of Lombok. On the way, travelers will be pampered with a beautiful natural scenery and also the appearance of dolphins followed the ship that chased each other. Padang Bay-Sheet trip by ferry takes about 4 hours. After arriving in Sheet Harbour, visitors can proceed to the city of Mataram. From the city of Mataram, Senggigi Beach is 11 kilometers and can be reached by taxi and other public vehicles.

In addition to sea, tourists can also headed Senggigi Beach by way air flights from major cities in Indonesia, like Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and Yogyakarta. By using aircraft from one of the city, travelers will get to the airport Selaparang, Mataram. From the airport it can direct travelers to the area of Senggigi Beach.

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Yogyakarta - Indonesia

Yogyakarta, together with its twin city Surakarta (Solo), is the cradle of civilization on Java. This city was the seat of power that produced the magnificent temples of Borobudur and Prambanan in the 8th and 9th century and the new powerful Mataram kingdom of the 16th and 17th century. Until today this city continues to produce philosophers, thinkers, master painters and master craftsmen.

Whilst steeped in rich tradition and history, Yogyakarta, lovingly known as Yogya, continues to remain young. This is university town, where students from all over Indonesia from different ethnic backgrounds flock to pursue knowledge and wisdom. For this reason, Yogya is both very Javanese and at the same time a melting pot of different Indonesian cultures.   

Yogyakarta (or Jogjakarta) is known as Neverending Asia for its endless attractions and appeal. As one of Indonesia’s 32 provinces, this city is one of the foremost cultural centers of Indonesia. From climbing the magnificent Borobudur temple to watching silversmiths produce amazing jewelry to shopping up a storm at Malioboro road, you’ll never be bored in this small yet bustling city.

Yogya is a city of history. In the 18th. and 19th centuries, it was the seat of the re-emerged Mataram kingdom. Today many of the Mataram traditions live on and are a part of the city’s daily life. Yogya is a place to come to connect with the centuries’ old traditions, culture and the history of Java as well as bask in the friendliness of the local people. It is a place with a unique charm which seldom fails to captivate visitors.

From natural wonders, local art and traditions, examples of Javanese heritage to delicious culinary delights, Yogya is a city with numerous attractions. This is why Yogya is the second most visited destination in Indonesia after Bali.

Overshadowed in the north by the smoldering Mt Merapi volcano and bordered to the south by the pounding Indian Ocean, the graceful old city of Yogya has a mild climate making it easy for visitors to plan activities without worrying about intense heat. The beautiful green landscape of this central part of Java makes merely traveling from one destination to another an experience.  

In addition, there are about 70,000 handicraft industries based in Yogya and other facilities like various accommodations and transportations, numerous food services, travel agents, and proper tourism support, and also tour a security team support called the Tourism Police, locally known as Bhayangkara Wisata.

The people of Yogyakarta are known for their hospitality and good manners. If you show proper respect, you will be welcome in any part of the city.

While it’s a bustling cultural hub, Yogya is also slower paced and more relaxed than other cities in Indonesia. Many locals consider Yogya the perfect place to retire because of its air of serenity, tolerance and harmony. There is a reason why people say that time moves slower in Yogya.

Yogya is the center of Javanese arts from the refined court dances to modern arts in painting and performing art.  

Yogya is famous as a centre of traditional textile production, particularly batik. The distinctive batik of Yogya uses the basic colors of brown, indigo and white with in geometric designs. Many young artists of Yogya have also embraced the modern art of batik-painting.

Yogya is also known for its leather and wooden puppets crafts used for traditional shadow-puppet performances, as well as wooden puppet performances (wayang golek) that are used to act out ancient epics which contain popular but deep philosophical thoughts and teachings. 

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Bali - Indonesia

Bali is the name of a province in Indonesia and is also the name of the largest islands that are part of the province. In addition to comprising the island of Bali, Bali Province region also consists of islands smaller in the vicinity, namely the island of Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan Island, Nusa Island and Island Ceningan Serangan.

Bali lies between Java and Lombok Island. Denpasar is the provincial capital located on the southern island. The majority of Balinese are Hindu. In the world famous Bali as a tourist destination with a unique variety of art-culture, especially for the Japanese and Australian tourists. Bali is also known as the Thousand Islands and the island temple.

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Republic Of Indonesia

Republic of Indonesia Indonesia is the abbreviated RI or country in Southeast Asia, which is crossed by the equator and located between Asia and Australia as well as between the Pacific and Indian Ocean.
Indonesia is the world's largest archipelagic country consisting of 17,508 islands, therefore he is also called the Nusantara (Kepulauan Antara). With a population of 222 million souls in 2006, Indonesia is the fourth most populous country in the world and the largest Muslim populated country in the world, although officially not an Islamic state. Indonesia is a republic form of government, with the House of Representatives, the Regional Representative Council and the President are directly elected. Capital city is Jakarta. Indonesia is bordered by Malaysia on Borneo island, with Papua New Guinea in Guinea and Timor Leste in the Timor Island. Other neighboring countries include Singapore, Philippines, Australia, and the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands in India.
History of Indonesia heavily influenced by other nations. Indonesian archipelago became an important trade region since at least the 7th century, when the kingdom of Sriwijaya in Palembang religion and trade relations with China and India. Kingdoms Hinduism and Buddhism have been growing in the early centuries AD, followed by the traders who brought Islam, and various European powers fought one another to monopolize the spice trade in the Moluccas during the era of ocean exploration. Once under Dutch colonial rule, Indonesia which was then called the Dutch East Indies declared its independence at the end of World War II. Furthermore, Indonesia had a variety of obstacles, threats and challenges of natural disasters, corruption, separatism, a democratization process and the period of rapid economic change.
From Sabang to Merauke, Indonesia consists of various ethnic, linguistic and religious groups. The Javanese are the largest ethnic group and most politically dominant. Indonesia's national motto, "Unity in Diversity" ("Diversity remains one"), articulates the diversity that shapes the country. Besides having a dense population and vast territory, Indonesia has a natural area that supports the level of biodiversity in the world's second largest.

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