MALIOBORO

     Malioboro, the road is very busy from morning until late at night. This is the meeting place of students, tourists and street salers, also a gathering place for local artists. Malioboro is one of the imaginary axis that connects the sultan’s palace, monuments and the peak of Mount Merapi, the way it’s grown into a trading center after the line I developed a means of trading through traditional market since 1758. After 248 years, still remains as the trade area, even become an icon of Yogyakarta.

Very famous Malioboro in Yogyakarta as a place where you can buy inexpensive gifts from Yogyakarta. But that’s just one reason why people like to go to Malioboro. There are other things that make Malioboro so attractive to visitors. Here you can see the Government Office of Yogyakarta Special Region, Vredeburg Museum, and the Great House.

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TAMANSARI PALACE

     Tamansari is located about 2 km south of Yogyakarta Palace. Built by Portuguese architect in European aquatic construction adorned with Javanese Symbolize ornaments. Tamansari was built in the Sultan Hamengku Buwono I period in the end of XVII Century. Tamansari not only just a recreation, but it’s also a compound of bathing pool, canals, rooms and extremely large swimming pool.

Formerly Water Palace is not just a beautiful park but also used for shelter. When the enemy attacked the Palace, the Sultan and his family escaped through an underground road. By the time they were in a safe condition, the floodgates will be opened so that water would be running down the street and drown the enemies in pursuit.

     In Tamansari visitors can also enjoy batik gallery and paintings by local artist. The visitor can visit many shops and art galleries along the alley / lane. Batik can be found easily in shops and galleries are. Once this area is a place for artists Palace.

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KALIURANG

     If you are looking for a vacation of nuanced coolness and beauty of nature, maybe you could try visiting the sights Kaliurang in Yogyakarta. There are several places that provide the beauty of different. Kaliurang itself is shaped like a complex right and left side is still surrounded by vast forests and beautiful. There is a place where we can look at the beauty of Kaliurang, ie substations of view.

     Still there are other places around Kaliurang beautiful enough to deserve a visit are times yellow. There you can walk along the creek that the road was clear and clean. Sometimes we will not feel tired when we walked the street in such a place. Or if you want to see the ex larva , you can stop at Kaliadem. There you will be treated to sights such as the former keperkasaaan trim a large river is covered with sand (former erosion trim).

     Kaliadem region used to be a promising area of river tourism and beauty of the natural beauty of the mountains with crystal clear river water flow and cold. Kaliadem tourist area now has changed its name to Lava tourist area TOUR ex-Kaliadem. Due to the eruption of Mount Merapi at the time, the area buried by Mount Merapi Lava material.

     Many houses are buried under lava material, and this area was like a lost Kaliadem drowned Lava buried. Even so, we can still visit there to be able to find traces of lava flow with the background of the Merapi Mount Merapi which seems so exotic. The situation there was still left as it is since the event was the eruption of Mount Merapi.

     To be able to access this area Lava Tour, we are obligated to pay 5000 rupiah per person. Besides that here too there are not many tourism facilities in general, all of nature really. Kaliurang tourism object is a smoothing of slopes, and therefore places this one is a highland area that has cold and cool. You could say this Kaliurang is "PEAK" of his city of Yogyakarta, with a location close enough, only about 40-60 minutes drive from the city of Yogyakarta.

     Kaliurang uniqueness of others is, here the main roads (asphalt) that can be passed by car there are many branches which are all interconnected with each other, so we can spend time with just round the streets of this tourist area. In addition, here too there are many villas and lodging with the price varied, ranging from 40 thousand to hundreds of thousands per night, depending on location and facilities offered .

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NGAYOGYAKARTA HADININGRAT PALACE

     The palace court with its grand and elegant Javanese architecture lies in the centre of the city. It was founded Prince Mangkubumi in 1755. The Prince was then called Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono I.

He chose the right location of the compound between the Winongo River and the Code River.

The palace streches out from north to south.
The front yard is called Alun-alun Utara (the North Square), and the back yard is called Alun-alun Selatan (the South Square).
The lay out of the buildings shows that the Palace, the commemorative column and Mount Merapi lie in on line.

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KARIMUNJAWA NATIONAL PARK

     Karimunjawa is and island chain stretching in a northwesterly direction 83 km from Jepara. Central Java. This archipelago is a cluster of 27 islands in the java sea. Only seven of the islands are inhabited. The reefs are a mixture of fringing, barrier, and patch with bottom depths ranging from 15 to 40 meters. The name of Karimunjawa is taken from Javanese language 'Kremun kremun saking tanah Jawi' addressed by one of Wali Songo (the Nine Saints who had introduced Islam in Java) to describe how far this mini archipelago from Java, to be exact from Semarang and Jepara. Stands from 27 islands, this mini archipelago became marine national park and it's like a treasure for those who love marine life. Here can be found protected coral reefs (very colorful plateaus and plains in deep and shallow waters), secluded and tranquil white beaches, pelican and hornbill, sea grass and kinds of sea creatures, from crabs, anchovy, starfish, sharks, stingray, jellyfish, red snappers, etc.

     The Marine National Park Karimun Jawa is 110,000 ha and lies 90 km north east of Jepara in Central Java. We will find mangrove forest and beach forest. The park is named after the largest island Karimun Jawa. The vegetation consists mainly of mangrove and beach forest, although there is some lowland rain forest on Karimun Jawa. Most of the islands are surrounded by sandy beaches and fringing coral reefs. Fresh water is confined to a few small wells and forest streams on Karimun Jawa. A number of endemic animals live on the island while on the beaches sea turtles lay their eggs. The average tidal range is 92 cm.

     The archipelagic Karimunjawa, thought not as known the Marine reserves near Ambon and Manado, has unexpectedly good beaches, reefs and lovely sea scopes. Corals seem to blossom in to gardens, with an Amazing variety of form and color fishers and marine plants. It lies 90 km away from Jepara and can reached by "KM. Adison I & KM Kota Ukir" boat, the only ferryboat connecting Karimunjawa and Jepara. The resort offers stunning dives and snorkeling trips for all sorts of divers from novice to experience. Fringing reefs, atolls, wrecks and an excellent variety of different species make diving in Karimunjawa an unforgettable adventure.

source : Karimunjawa National Park , Indonesia Tourism


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KETEP PASS

     Ketep Ketep Pass or hill, is situated at an altitude of 1200 asl. The area about 8000 m2,located about 17 Km dar Blabak village to the east, 30 km from the town of Magelangand 35 km from the town of Boyolali. From the town of Salatiga, a distance of about 32km, can be achieved through Kopeng and Kaponan Village.

     Inaugurated by President Megawati on October 17, 2002 a newly built two substationsof view and the court. The out-door panorama area of the center offers each visitor a spectacular vi  ew on Central Java’s big five mountains: Mount Merapi,Mount Merbabu, and Mount Sindoro, Mount Sumbing and Mount Selamet.With the advantage of an attractive farm terraces and cool air. If it’s not foggy we could see thevast area of Magelang, Yogyakarta, Solo, and surrounding areas.

    The air .. very cool but don’t fear the cold because we can treat it with a cup of coffee and typical Ketep Corn sold alongside a road outside this tourist attraction. However, in this place there is also a restaurant with a beautiful view, but certainly more expensive. Banana Cheese and a cup of coffee or tea is the right food to be enjoyed during the cold. This object is suitable for family tourism, managers provide gazebo house which enabled us to sit down relax.

     This object crowded visitors in addition to views of Merapi, we can also explore theknowledge about natural phenomena eruption of Mount Merapi through museums andvisual appearance through the mini-cinema that shows directly the eruption of MountMerapi. So many benefits that we can take from the trip Ketep Pass, there refressingeducation was obtained.

source : The Beautiful Scenery Around Mount at Ketep Pass , Travelling Tourism 

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KOPENG

     Kopeng Tourism is the name of a village located in the district Getasan, Semarang, Central Java, about 15 km from the city of Salatiga. Located at an altitude of 1450 m from the sea surface. Flanked by mountain Telomoyo, Andong and Merbabu. Presenting a compelling panorama of the natural feel with beautiful stretch of countryside combined flower and vegetable plants to form a soothing atmosphere beautiful. 

Tourism Kopeng Salatiga 

     Kopeng ecotourism has several ideal locations that could be used as family recreation, camping, outbound and conference events and seminars in institutions. 

To go Kopeng from Semarang, you can use two-wheeled vehicle or four wheel toward Kopeng. Smooth asphalt road conditions, be careful not to drive too fast, because the wide road is only enough for two cars. 

At tourist sites there are waterfalls Bannerman Kopeng Songo, which means nine springs. If you go to the location of this Songo Bannerman will smell fragrant mountain air is clean and fragrant wild flowers that grew around tourist sites. 

     In Kopeng there are many villas are equipped with TV and hot water, meeting room, dining room, even the kitchen. So you can cook yourself if desired. Feeling at home with ample parking. You can freely enjoy the holidays and recreation. 

For those of you who like to climb a mountain, you can visit Kopeng Wana Wisata. And look at the mountain Merbabu with diterawangi by the afternoon sun. Become like a sparkling mountain peak. Not to mention the fresh air.

source : Kopeng , All About Indonesiaku

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TELAGA WARNA LAKE

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     Dieng plateau is an area that kept many natural attractions and panoramic beauty of one of them is sub tour telaga warna or Lake Color. Telaga warna become of mainstay attractions when tourists visited the Dieng Plateau. Telaga warna is a crater lake that contains sulfur so that the water changed color change if the effect of refracting the sunlight. Telaga warna located in the area of Dieng Plateau, Wonosobo, Central Java.

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     If not yet to the Dieng step foot in Telaga warna. Telaga warna have a uniqueness that is rarely found in other lake, Telaga warna have water in many colors, like green, yellow, cloudy yellow, blue, and sometimes like a rainbow. This is due to lake water contains sulfur reflacting so if exposed to sunlight will change color according the reflection angle of sunlight. According to legend the water is caused by a ring of advice that falls to the bottom of the lake so that changing the color of the lake into a variety of colors.

     Stunning panoramic view will be given in Telaga warna, rows of mountains and trees around the lake to make its own beauty, besides a blue lake water looks very pretty and beautiful. The perfection of beauty is supported by the cool temperatures and sometimes chilly create inner calm.

source : Telaga Warna Lake , Indonesia Travel


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DIENG PLATEAU

     Dieng Volcanic Complex (also called the Dieng Plateau) is a complex volcano. A complex volcano is an extensive assemblage of spatially, temporally, and genetically related major and minor volcanic centers with the associated lava flows and pyroclastic rocks. This is another place worth visiting in Central Java, situated around 2000 m above sea level and 100 km from Borobudur. This area northwest of Yogyakarta is in the volcanic mountains and over 2,000 meters elevation. The name "Dieng" means "abode of the gods." There the visitor can find restarted temples build around year 800, colorful lakes and steaming ones. On the road we will see how the farmer use all the land available by using terraces. It's also fresher up here and we are almost above the clouds. The plateau, located 2,093 meters above sea level, offers two sunrises, the golden sunrise and the silver sunrise. Both are equally amazing natural phenomena. The golden sunrise refers to the first sunrise between 5:30 and 6 a.m. It is said to be golden because of its sparkling golden red color. We can enjoy this sunrise from a viewing post at a height of 1,700 meters above sea level in Wonosobo. The place, located in a mountainous area, is easily accessible because the roads leading to this area are all paved.

     After savoring the beauty of the double sunrise, a natural phenomenon perhaps found only on Dieng Plateau, we could still enjoy the beauty of the surrounding nature. Walk about 10 minutes over a distance of some two kilometers to the southeast of the temple where there is a colorful lake. From the top of a hill the lake reflects a greenish yellow color, the reflection of the sulfate acid that the lake water contains. Beside this colorful lake there is another lake with pristine water. Locals call it the mirror lake because the water is very clear. The surface of the lake water also reflects sunlight. Unfortunately, this beautiful morning panorama is slightly impaired by the rampant felling of trees around the lakes. Unless the tree feeling is checked, this beautiful panorama will soon vanish for good.

     Beside the beautiful panorama above, there is also small monuments, which are not more than 50 feet high stand on a crater floor amidst sulfurous fumes and underlined by the presence of a few of the starkest Shivaite temples at an elevation of more than 6.000 feet, are impressive. The site is located four hours from Semarang. In this site, the visitor will see some of the oldest Hindu temples of Java. On the way to the Dieng Plateau, visitors will pass through tobacco plantations and beautiful mountain scenery. This area can reach about four hours from Semarang, the site of some of the oldest Hindu temples on Java. These 50m-foot high monuments stand on a crater floor amidst sulfur fumes. The road to the Dieng Plateau passes through tobacco plantations and beautiful mountain scenery.

source : Dieng Plateau , Tourism Indonesia


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GREEN CANYON

 

     Green Canyon is a place that will not be missed when visiting the Pangandaran area. This is not excessive because this resort offers a uniqueness that is difficult to obtain from other attractions. Beautiful scenery and offered keasrian at Green Canyon formerly known Cukang Taneuh.

     Green Canyon resort is located in the Village Kertayasa, Ciamis, West Java, approximately 31 km from Pangandaran. The name was introduced by Green Canyon tourists from France. Color greenish river water may be the reason this place called Green Canyon. While the previous name, means Cukang Taneuh land bridge because of the bridge with wide and 3 meters to 40 meters long that connects the village with the Village Batukaras Kertayasa.

     The aim is tunnel-like cave under the land bridge known as the Green Canyon Cave. To reach the cave, you must follow the river using a boat Cijulang called ketinting. This boat can only boarded by passengers 5. Rents boats or ketinting is Rp 75.000, – per boat. The time it takes to make the trip that started from the pier to the caves Ciseureuh approximately 30 minutes.

     On the side of the river you can enjoy Cijulang cliff overgrown hillside of lush green trees and rocks that decorate. The journey will not be boring because of the beautiful scenery and enjoy the casual stream. Naik ketinting can also create unique, especially for kids who loved the water.

We’re almost there, the path will be narrowed so that the boat had to turn to enter this path. There is also a regulator that gives directions to the driver to drive the boat with the order. Approaching the mouth of the cave, ketinting no longer be able to take you and the group as an unlikely path traveled.

Green Canyon Cave

Beautiful scenery awaits you after a fall from the boat. You can enjoy a strong side with the cave to see Stalactite and stalagmites are still dripping water. The water continuously issued in the bank so that this region is called the eternal rain daeah. You can also swim in the cave by using a float. You will feel the water is cold and refreshing. More beautiful scenery while watching the waterfall Palatar contained in the Green Canyon Cave. Swimming in cold water while enjoying the high cliffs and saw Stalactite and stalagmite must have a separate experience unforgettable.

     Green Canyon or Cukang Taneuh is indeed a beautiful resort in the Pangandaran area. However, if you intend to visit this place should be visited in the dry season because this season, the river water Cijulang tosca green. Whereas in the rainy season, when high rainfall, river water will be brown. Also during the rainy season it is possible to install water or river water flow is too fast, so this place is closed to the public for the safety of visitors.

source : Green Canyon , Best Tourism Indonesia

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TAMAN SAFARI INDONESIA

     If you like to observe wild animals like tigers, lions and crocodiles in their native habitat, then Taman Safari Indonesia is just for you.

     Taman Safari Indonesia or the Indonesian Safari Park is a conservation center as well as a modern zoological garden with various collections of flora and fauna. In this Park, you will not only enjoy the beauty of it‘s nature, but also interact directly or watch the animals wander around freely. Visitors can also travel in this conservation area using their private car or a provided bus through these amazing wild habitats.

   

     In Indonesia, Safari Parks are available in three provinces; Taman Safari I in Cisarua Bogor, West Java, Taman Safari II in Mount Arjuna, Prigen, East Java, and Taman Safari III (Bali Safari and Marine Park) in Serongga Gianyar, Bali. Among these three tourist sites, Taman Safari I in Bogor is the most famous site for domestic as well as foreign tourists.  It was built in 1930 and previously called Radio Safari Garden and Taman Safari Televisi Indonesia.  It is also a buffer zone for Gunung Gede Pangrango National Park and is situated 900 to 1,800 meters above sea level.

   

     Taman Safari has a collection of animals from nearly all over the world and local animals such as komodos, rhinoceros, bisons, sun bears, white tigers, elephants, anoa, etc. There are more than 2,500 animals in Taman Safari Bogor with hundreds of species currently being maintained.

   

     Upon entering Taman Safari Bogor, visitors will notice sensational shady trees and cool weather from Mount Gede Pangrango. It will certainly attract you to start your adventure in open nature.

   

     Using cars, you will enter various habitats of tame and wild animals such as tigers, lions, komodo, bears and crocodiles.  Although you are not allowed to get out of your car or open your door or window, you still can see the animals activities closely.  Traveling with your children in this location will certainly be unforgetable. Don't forget to take pictures of these amazing animals.

   

     After watching animals in their habitats, you can take your children to enjoy various animal attractions performed by orangutangs, dogs and even goats.  These attractions take  about half an hour.  You could also visit the bird park, animal education show, reptiles, baby zoo, elephant and horse riding, safari trek, and wild-wild west exhibits.

   

     If your children like to see cowboys in action, then you could take them to the Wild-Wild West. It is a show in a cowboy-like setting. Especially if it's your children's first time to see Asian cowboys.

     Another interesting venue to see is Baby Zoo, where you could cuddle animal babies and take their pictures. After visiting such venues, you could eat at one of the food vender stands.  Before going home, don't forget to buy souvenirs.

source : Taman Safari Indonesia , Indonesia Travel

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PUNCAK BOGOR

     Puncak is an Indonesian word that means the highest point of a hill or a summit. In this context, Puncak is the name of a mountainous area in the southeastern part of Bogor Regency. Elevated at about 1500m, this area has cool temperatures which makes it a popular resort destination for tourists.

Although Puncak literally means the peak, locals usually associate Puncak with a vast area that stretches from Cipayung Bogor to Cipanas in Cianjur Regency. The peak itself is located near the boundary between Bogor and Cianjur. On a side note, Cianjur is the name of a regency known as the center of rice production in West Java.

     To reach Puncak from Bogor or Jakarta, take the Jagorawi toll road then follow the road signs that lead to Ciawi. There are two toll exits in Ciawi, one leads to Bogor – Sukabumi intersection, and another leads directly to Gadog. Head to Gadog exit, then you are on your way to Puncak area. If you come here on weekends, be prepared for the traffic congestion caused by a high volume of vehicles coming from Jakarta.

     Once you reach the peak, stop by and enjoy the  magnificent view of the green terrain, covered by vast tea plantations. This wonderful scenery as well as the clean, fresh air will undoubtedly revitalize your spirit and brighten up your day. This stress-relieving view is the reason why so many people from Jakarta coming here during weekends. There are also several restaurants nearby the peak area which offer fantastic dining experience, while enjoying the breathtaking scenery.

     Besides the peak view, Puncak also has other attractions. One of the most famous tourist spots is Taman Safari Indonesia. It is a safari park where, unlike a zoo, animals are roaming freely within the precincts. You can drive in your own vehicles or ride in buses provided by the facility to observe various wildlife species from around the world. Aside from the safari park, Taman Safari also has an amusement park with jet coaster, sky lift, giant wheel and the likes.

     Another attraction worth visiting in Puncak is Gunung Mas Tea Plantation. This government-owned tea estate is popular among tourists as a great spot to take a walk through the tea fields and perform outdoor activities. Recently, the facility also offer a unique tourism feature, a homestay with one of the families who live and work at the tea plantation.

     Accommodation is not an issue in Puncak. There are so many villas that you can rent to spend a night or two in this area. For those who prefer luxury, several resort hotels equipped with complete facilities are also available here. Whichever you choose, you will find the trip to Puncak fascinating and refreshing.

source : Puncak Bogor , Bogor Travel Guide

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