tourism in Indonesia

Karimun Jawa Island-Central Java Karimun National Park is a cluster of 27 islands that have the type of lowland rain forest ecosystem, seagrass, algae, coastal forests, mangrove forests and coral reefs. Plants that characterized National Park karimunjawa namely dewodaru (Crystocalyx macrophyla) found in lowland rain forest. Groups of algae that can be found consisting of three groups: green algae, brown algae and red algae. Coastal forest and mangrove forest is characterized by the existence of almond (Terminalia cattapa), sea pine (Casuarina equisetifolia), teak sand (Scaerota frustescens), setigi (Strebus asper), sea hibiscus ...

Mendut Temple Mendut was once linked to Borobudur by stone-paved walk, which passed by Pawon. All three sanctuaries are Buddhist, belong to the same period, and there was apparently some ritual link between them. It is believed that pilgrims assembled at Mendut and then processed down the 3 kilometers path to Borobudur, with stay for meditation at Pawon. The beautiful reliefs on the walls of the temple are the largest that have yet been found in Indonesia. They cover each of the main surfaces of the back and two sidewalls with large single panels. The central figures of these reliefs are male or female Bodhisattvas, being who postpone ...

Gedongsongo Temple  Gedong Songo temple, is a Hindu temple located in the highlands at the foot of the mountain Ungaran Semarang. For hundreds of years the temple was standing on a hilly plateau region of the hill. This area is included in the district Bandungan, one area that is termed as the top city of Semarang.  This temple consists of nine main temple building. To reach this location is not far, just one hour journey from Semarang city without traffic jams and only forty-five minutes from the town of Salatiga. Managed by local government, this area is quite nice and well maintained.   Many facilities that support ...

Ulun Danu Temple While I know funny kind of signs aka “Don’t pee in the elevator – Fine 2.000$!” from Singapore; I wasn’t aware that other countries are worried about their citizen’s hygienic toilet behaviors as well. It came a bit as a surprise to see a similar sign at Bali’s beautiful Water Temple – Pura Ulun Danu – near the small town of Bedugul at Lake Bratan (“Holy Mountain Lake”). Bedugul is most famous for it’s Strawberry Fields, which provide a fresh, red harvest almost all-year-round due to the higher and cooler climate… The Temple close to the Lake’s Water is dedicated to Dewi Danu, the Goddess for all Lakes and Rivers. Pura ...

Plaosan Temple The temple at Plaosan, in Klaten area of Central Java, not far from Sewu Temple, was unique, so far as our knowledge goes today. In the first place, Plaosan was built by a Syailendra princess, and so a Buddhist, and her husband, Rakai Pikatan, a Hindu ruler of Mataram. Thus Plaosan is one of the several examples that have been found of religious tolerance. The structure of the compounds was also unique. There were two of them, lying north and south of each other, the northern one with two main temples, each is its own walled court with a portal between them, the southern compound with only one large temple. Each group ...

Indonesia have many temple archeological remains. One of them is Dieng Temples Group, consists of four group of temple. Located in Dieng Plateu, Central Java. ARJUNA TEMPLE This Temple Group is consisted of five temples which are built in two parallel lines.The eastern line consist of four,mostly facing westward respectively the temples of Arjuna,Srikandi,Puntadewa and Sembadra.While, the western line temple which stands face to face with Arjuna Temple.At these temple are depicted about the accon panying Dieties of Siwa.While at the Srikandi is depicted on the recess of the temple about all the main deities if Hinduism,they are ...

Sari TempleContinuing the adventure temple during the pending visit to the Temple Kalasan some time ago, this time I visited the temple, accompanied by Dipto Sari, the temple is located about 500 meters in the north-east of the temple Kalasan. Not only Sari Temple, we had the opportunity to review (on, the language) Kedulan temple complex that is a temple that was found recently and are in the process of excavation Bill, with my trip? Find out and hold my adventure this time. Lots, the language domestic Traveling host the event ..   TEMPLE Kalasan not like, Sari temple is located in a rather, that is not visible from the main street ...

Pawon Temple Pawon Temple is one and half kilometers westward from Mendut Temple and eastward from Borobudur Temple, it is also a Buddhist temple. When appreciating in detail, its sculpture is the beginning of Borobudur sculpture. Pawon Temple is not a grave but as a place to keep King Indra's weapon namely Vajranala. This temple was built with volcanic stones. Architecturally it is a blend of old Javanese Hindu and Indian art. Pawon temple is exactly in the central point of the straight line stretched from Borobudur to Mendut Temple. Perhaps it was built for kubera. It is on a wide rather terrace with steps. All parts are decorated with ...

Queen Boko Palace - Full of pomp at Mount Peace King Boko Palace was a glorious building that was constructed during the reign of Rakai Panangkaran, descendant of Sailendra dynasty. The palace that initially was named Abhayagiri Vihara (that means a monastery on a peaceful hill) was built for seclusion purpose and to focus on spiritual life. From this palace, you will feel peace and will be able to see Yogyakarta city and Prambanan temple with Merapi Mountain as the background. This palace is located 196 meters above the sea level. The area of the palace as wide as 250,000 m2 is divided into four, namely center, west, southeast, and east ...

Prambanan, the Most Beautiful Hindu Temple in the WorldPrambanan temple is extraordinarily beautiful building constructed in the tenth century during the reigns of two kings namely Rakai Pikatan and Rakai Balitung. Soaring up to 47 meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire of the founder to show Hindu triumph in Java Island. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, among an area that now functions as beautiful park. There is a legend that Javanese people always tell about this temple. As the story tells, there was a man named Bandung Bondowoso who loved Roro ...

Borobudur, the Biggest Buddhist Temple in the Ninth CenturyWho does not know Borobudur? This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. Millions of people are eager to visit this building as one of the World Wonder Heritages. It is not surprising since architecturally and functionally, as the place for Buddhists to say their prayer, Borobudur is attractive. Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old Mataram Kingdom, the descendant of Sailendra dynasty. Based on Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur was a place for praying that was ...

Mount Kelud Mount Kelud has change after its erupted in November 2007. The climax activity of Mount Kelud is to turn up a dome from the lake crater. Today, with its Dome that comes from the crater, Mount Kelud is more beautiful than before, add with the other phenomenal that never happen before. The Dome is seems to be Mount Kelud’s son. Fantastic and curious nature panorama. Kawah Ijen (Ijen Crater) The volcanic cone of Ijen dominates the landscape at the eastern end of Java. Crater of Ijen is filled by a spectacular turquoise blue lake, its surface streaked in wind-blown patterns of yellow sulphur. Kawah Ijen is the world's largest ...