Yogyakarta Travel Guides
Borobudur is one of the bestancient monuments preserved from all over the world even is one of the sevenwonders of the world. This monument is the largest Buddhist temple in the worldand has been claimed as a result of human culture are the most frequentlyvisited by more than a million tourists, both domestic and abroad to date.
Diving,Underwater Viewing Natural Beauty of Bali
Looking for another world to beexplored? Exploring underwater! Bali is the best place to see some of the bestnatural beauty under the sea has to offer.

Carita Beach
The overlay of whitesand along carita beach beneath the shady trees is an immediate sensation thatcan be felt by the time we arrived at white sands nature park beach of Carita,Pandeglang district, province of Banten.

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Selasa, 28 Februari 2012
Indonesia Travel
LeadingMarine Tourism Indonesia - Indonesia's Place Marine Tourism - TouristAttractions. From all over the Indonesian region, the Ministry of Culture andTourism (Kemenbudpar) has mapped twelve points and the islands as a leadingmarine tourism in Indonesia. The 12 place is entered into the master plan(Blueprint) as in reports by the Kemenbudpar
PadaidoIslands, Biak, Papua
Marinetourism area is ideal for diving, sightseeing cruise. development Program ofmarine tourism on the islands include diversification Padaido fishermenactivity with fishing tourism development using traditional fishing boats, divepackages in the submerged ship Selma as an alternative activity, as well as thedevelopment of regional cruise by boat and sea plane Phinisi to reach theislands minor.
Wakatobiisland , Southeast Sulawesi
Marinetourism area is ideal for diving and regional cruise. Development Program ofmarine tourism in this region, among others, international and regional cruiseactivities with the development of the port as a hub makasar, and conservationof sea diver certificate with the application and enforcement.
DerawanIsland , East Kalimantan
Thearea is ideal for marine tourism and conservation activities seolam turtle. DevelopmentProgram of marine tourism in the islands other than turtle habitat conservationas a tourist attraction, also for the conservation of cultural development andSangalaki Kakaban located in this area with the pattern of partnership MNC(Multi National Companies) by utilizing local labor.
SelayarIsland, Takabonerate, West Sulawesi
Marinetourism area is very suitable for diving, snorkeling, sailing, and fishing. DevelopmentProgramof marine tourism in these islands is a cruise tourism hub ofinternational, regional, and traditional cruise ships such as Phinisiarchipelago
NiasIsland and Mentawai Island, North Sumatra
Marine tourism area is idealfor surfing with community-based ecotourism development as well as surfing. DevelopmentProgram in this area more focus on the diversification of tourist attractionfeaturing the area's culture.
RajaAmpat Island, West Papua
Areaof marine tourism in these islands idealfor diving. Development of marine tourism region with a pattern of partnershipMNC (Multi National Companies) involving marine tourism industry,local government and local communities
UjungKulon island and Anak krakatau, Banten
Thearea is ideal for marine tourism and diving activities with the theme ofregional cuise developed as conservation-based ecotourism. development programin this area include a clear spatial planning between conservation anddevelopment area in accordance with the environmental carrying capacity.Providing transport facilities to the tourist attraction with activitiesPhinisi ship and sea plane to accommodate the domestic tourists from Jakarta.
KomodoInsland, Souteast
Marinetourism area is ideal for diving and cruise tourism. Development Program ofthis area is cuirse regional tourist facilities and yacht marina. To reach thesmall islands around it is necessary to provide the ship and sea Phinisipalane.
Tominibay, Togean Islands, Central Sulawesi
The islands are ideal fordiving and snorkeling. Development Program in this area include the provisionof marina facilities, yacht, boat and sea plane Phinisi with kemintraancommunity with tourism businesses.
Islandsof Bali and Lombok
Marinetourism on the island is ideal for diving, surfing, cruise regional, andinternational. Baharai tourism development program in this area buildspartnerships among local assessments, local communities, and marine tourismindustry. Providing port facilities, accommodation, and cultural performances.
Barelang,Riau Islands
Thisarea is ideal for cruise activities, yachts and marinas as well as surfing. DevelopmentProgram of marine tourism in this kasaean between ports of nautical tourismthat supports an abundance of tourists from Singapore to the Riau archipelagotourist destination. Development of regional cruise tourism is ideal because itwas a strategic island in the strait of Malacca and Singapore's close.
ThousandIslands, Jakarta
Marinetourism which is ideal for the Thousand Islands are surfing, regional cruise,fishing and nautical sports. For that development Program in this area includespatial planning is very apparent between conservation and development of thearean with the national park. And the development of water facilities is amarina, yacht, boat and sea plane Phinisi for water sports activities
TrulyAmazing is not it? Indonesia's natural beauty beloved. Once upon a time try tovisit one of the above places. And enjoy the beauty of domestic tourism inIndonesia ini.Terima love.
Rabu, 22 Februari 2012
Yogyakarta Travel Guides
Tamansari
When you to the Castle, do notforget the Castle to the Palace Ait. Located approximately 400 meters from theSultan Palace complex about 10 minutes walk to the bird market of SouthKemandungan page (Magangan).
Means the beautiful CastlePark, which was anciently a place of recreation for the Sultan of Yogyakartaand its courtiers. Today, the Castle can be visited by the public masyaratan.Starting from 08.00 until 16.00. In this complex there is a place that is stillconsidered sacred in the Castle, the Garden Ledoksari where this place is aprivate place where the contest and the Sultan.
Among the interesting buildingsare well Gemuling the form of two-storey building with the bottom floor islocated in the basement. In the past, this building is a kind of Sultan mosquewhere daily prayers. This section can be achieved through an undergroundtunnel. In other parts there are many other underground tunnel, which is asecret path, and prepared the way if at any time savior complex is under attackenemies. In the north lies the Castle complex Ngasem market (often called theBird Market) where buying and selling of poultry animals (beautiful birds,songbirds, pigeons bekisar etc.).
In addition to tourism objects,Castle also has the potential of the other can be seeded. Batik painting is oneof the original product of the Castle which has been recognized by the public.Of origin he says, batik painting is a method of painting by utilizing or usingthe principles of batik. Just as in batik, batik painting also uses tools suchas: canting, night, dyes and so on. In addition, the process is similar tobatik, but more varied in accordance with the creativity of artists. The morecomplex color, then the longer the process of manufacture.
If interested in learning,there are many centers that offer a course to learn the process from beginningto expert level / proficient, and from various schools such as naturalism,primitive, classic, realism, surrealism, expressionism and forth as you wish.The learning process is varied, ranging from 1 to 2 days if you just want toknow the basic techniques course, for weeks if you want to master the techniqueof batik to the details.
PrambananTemple
Prambanan is the largest Hindutemple complex in Indonesia, and is located on the island of Java, about 20 kmeast of Yogyakarta, 40 km west of Surakarta and Semarang 120 km south, just onthe border between the provinces of Central Java and Yogyakarta. PrambananPrambanan located in the village whose territory is divided between Lahore andKlaten.Candi district was built in about the year 850 AD by one of these two,namely: Rakai Pikatan, the second king of Mataram dynasty I or Balitung MahaSambu, during Sanjaya dynasty. Not long after being built, the temple wasabandoned and deteriorating.
Renovation of this temple began in 1918, and untilnow has not been completed. The new main building was completed in 1953. Manyparts of the renovated temple, using a new stone, as many original stones werestolen or reused elsewhere. A temple will only be restored when at least 75% ofthe original stone is still there. Therefore, many small temples which wasrebuilt and it just seemed foundation. Now, this temple is a world heritagesite protected by UNESCO since 1991.
Among other things this means that thecomplex is shielded and has a special status, eg in situations of war.Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia, the main building is47m high. This temple complex consists of 8 main shrines or temples and morethan 250 small temples. Three main temple called the Trisakti and presented tothe hyang Trimurti: Shiva Batara the Destroyer, Vishnu the Preserver and BataraBatara Brahma the Creator.
Shiva temple in the middle,containing four rooms, one room in every direction of the wind. While theformer contains a statue of Shiva Batara three meters high, the other threestatues contain a smaller size, the statue of Durga, Shiva Batara sakti orwife, Agastya, his teacher, and Ganesha, his son.
Durga is also known as Raraor Lara / Loro Jongrang (slender virgin) by the locals. For details see thearticle Loro Jonggrang. Two other temples dedicated to Vishnu Batara, facing tothe north and the other dedicated to Batara Brahma, who is facing south. Inaddition there are several other small temples dedicated to the calf Nandini,vehicle Batara Shiva, the swan, vehicle Batara Brahma, and the Garuda, Vishnurides Batara. Then relief around the edge twenty temples depict the epicRamayana. The version described here is different from the Old JavaneseRamayana Kakawin, but similar to the Ramayana story is passed down through oraltradition.
Keraton
Keratonor in the original palace called the Palace is located in the centerof Jogjakarta. Palace means the place where kings and queens lived, or in otherwords that mean the same Kadaton. In learning about the culture of Java, meaningit has a very deep philosophical meaning.
The architecture of this palaceis the Sultan Hamengkubuwono I himself, who was the founder of the kingdomNgayogyakarta. His expertise in the field of architecture regarded by Dutchscientist-Dr.Pigeund and Dr.Adam who regard it as the "architect of hisPakubuwono II of Surakarta".
There are some parts of thepalace, one of which is the Gate Donopratopo which means "one who isalways good to give to others willingly and capable of eliminatingdesire".
There are two giant statues onthe side, one of which describes the crime and the other describing thegoodness. This means that "you should be able to distinguish, where goodand evil". Not only this, you can also see the cultural heritage of theroyal palace others such as North Square, South Square, Siti Hingil,Kemandungan, Regol Gadungmlati, Regol Brojonolo, Witono Ward, Ward MangunturTakil, Trajumas Ward, Ward Kencono, Praba Yeksa Pavilion, Gedong yellow.
Inside the palace there is amuseum dedicated to the late Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, the father of SultanHamenggkubuwono X which is the current Sultan. Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX is afigure well-known politician and the leader of Indonesia. Encouragement andcontributions to the Republic of Indonesia in the fight for independence isrespected and known by most people of Indonesia.
Yogyakarta was once the capitalof Indonesia (1946-1949) and inaugurated by the Act to be a special area of the same province. The museum isexhibiting a copy of the sacred worth of Heritage, a gift from aforeign kingdom, gamelan, the royal train and a few photos of the royal familyand family structure
Borobudur
Borobudur is one of the bestancient monuments preserved from all over the world even is one of the sevenwonders of the world. This monument is the largest Buddhist temple in the worldand has been claimed as a result of human culture are the most frequentlyvisited by more than a million tourists, both domestic and abroad to date. Style architect of the temple there is nothing resembling even this all overthe world. structure that describes the micro cosmos becomes a question oftenarises, for example when, in what way, how long and by whom this sanctuary hasbeen built.
The right answer to this stillleaves a mystery as there is no written document to date. Based on theinscriptions found by the researchers, noting that Borobudur was built betweenthe eighth century when Samaratungga - king of the dynasty ruling dynasty inCentral Java. The meaning of Borobudur is still not clear. Borobudur is acombination of words and Budur Bara. Coals from Sanskrit means temple ormonastery. While the Budur reminds us of the Balinese word derived from themean beduhur above. In other words, Borobudur means monastery on the hill.
Borobudur is full ofphilosophical ornaments which clearly symbolizes the unity of different pathscan be followed to achieve the most important goal of life. Relief is engravedon the temple walls tell the beauty of life in the study. In other words,Borobudur has the soul of art, philosophy and culture.
MountMerapi
Mount Merapi, is the onlyvolcano mount in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. It lies approximately 30kilometers north of Yogyakarta and the peak of the uneven sand plains, coveringan area of approximately 4 hectares,with a few holes of the crater of which husband is always a thick smoke,marking the Merapi volcano is still active.
When the mountain shows themagnitude of eruption, the people of Yogyakarta to see clumps of white smokegray or blackish-victimization of rising above that from a distance looks likea pile of wool. However, in a state of "quiet", so mesmerizing charm,thus stimulating people like mountain climbing and adventure sports loversclimb the mountain to conquer the peak
For those who are lessinterested in making the ascent to the summit can still satisfy the desires ofhis heart to admire the beautiful awesomeness of this volcano, from Bebeng arealocated approximately 2 kilometers southeast region adjacent to Ground, or itcould be seen from the Turi, approximately 5 km Ground areas in the west, ifyou want to see the peak of Merapi from a distance clearly, can be usedbinoculars observers of Mount Merapi in the observation Post Plawangan
Malioboro
Malioboro is a tourist areashopping centers in downtown Yogya along two kilometers, with a range of shops,souvenir shops pavement. This area is always crowded by a wide range ofvehicles, tricycles, and bicycles. The tourists will not be too anxious to beable to enjoy his vacation days in the city of Yogyakarta until late at nightthough. Dishes can be enjoyed in the cafes along the way Malioboro Lesbian,food provided and offered foods typical of Yogya is warm and the fried chickenrice and Padang food, ChinesseFood and so forth.
Malioboro region contains oneof the largest Mall in the city of Yogyakarta is Malioboro Mall, aroundMalioboro there are also a variety of hotels and cottages. In the down roadthere was Malioboro Beringharjo market, where people seeking food and Yogya batikmaterial is also very cheap prices throughout the day. Vredeburg built in theDutch colonial era have now been renovated, and there down the road Malioboro.The fort is also save a lot of the history of the Indonesian struggle againstDutch colonialism. Vredeburg alternative is also one of the tourists to visit.Surrounded by a beautiful garden and not infrequently held an art show aroundthe parking lot Vredeburg.
Malioboro actually is a paththat connects Monument to the RoyalSultan. For people living in Jogja, Malioboro known as the bustling city asmost economic activity along the street where the provincial governmentinstitutions are located.
Malioboro during the day filledwith business activities. We can easily find "andhong", or pedicabtransportation equipment.
Happy Vacation

What to do in Bali
Bali is a mystery, a magicalisland that offers visitors everything they want to be traced. There are somany activities to do in Bali. Learn about Balinese culture while having fun,great fun for everyone in Bali. Enjoy everything from surfing to enjoy finedining and shopping. Enjoy the stunning scenery around you, green landscape andbeautiful sunsets. Many exciting activities that will make you feel at home inBali.
What will you do with your timein Bali is up to you, there is no specific ideas. For suggestions of whatactivities to do during your stay on the island of Bali, the following is acollection of what is available to do in Bali.
ImaginationBecome Reality with ATV Ride in Bali
You will never get bored in Bali.The island has so many wonderful places to visit, so many challenging things todo and so many ways to explore the extraordinary beauty of this island. Thisactivity is to stretch the muscles of your arms and get ready to ride an ATV(All Terrain Vehicle) on the terraces the village landscape.
ATVriding will make your imagination into reality. Waythat is really cool to enjoy the beauty of the island of Bali. Past theintersection of cocoa plantations, crawling on muddy roads, wet when crossingstreams, or maximize your speed at the edge of the rice terraces. You can enjoyeverything, especially when you are bumping and jumping along with ATV you drive. In the middle of a remotevillage, in the midst of the fields of local crops, ATV offers you a challenging ways to explore the simple lives of localpeople and the beauty of the village itself. Driving alone or with a passenger,both are equally fun, the guide will take you to the main village road, a verybasic asphalt track with holes here and there, our journey through the homes,fields, rice fields, and also we can see the activity local residents daily.
There are two popular places toplay in Bali ATV, ATV in the Village and Village Kerta Penebel. Your ATV ridingadventure playgrounds offered by the ATV, which is located in the village ofPenebel, Tabanan. Bumpy journey to explore the 6 hectares of cocoa plantationsare located in the border village ofTengkudak. In this episode, with some minor challenges on the track, you'llget used to riding off-road engines are heavy. This experience will certainlyencourage the adventurous side of you to continue to go up to the advancedlevel. After you have enjoyed this level, you will not remember how heavy thesteering wheel.
The next is a beautiful tripyou plan to be riding on a long path that presents many challenges, things thatwill arouse the whole of nature hidden in your adventure. This route will takeyou through a large number of narrow waterways winding as far as 2 kilometersin between rice fields, the thing that really test your driving skills, youwill pass through a traditional village that is not accessible by road,situated in the center of the area and unique agricultural region producing muchfruits throughout the year. Looking for the only road to the outside world andthe opportunity to enjoy the genuine flavors of cocoa pieces while on his wayback to base camp. This fun activity is highly recommended.
Diving,Underwater Viewing Natural Beauty of Bali
Looking for another world to beexplored? Exploring underwater! Bali is the best place to see some of the bestnatural beauty under the sea has to offer.
Starting from July toSeptember, many divers coming to Bali to see Mola Mola fish. Usually thisunique giant fish can be seen at various dive sites around Nusa Penida. ButMola Mola is not the only thing worth a look. Another interesting dive spot isManta Point where you can dive with manta rays. Crystal Bay, an area that hasclear water with coral gardens are wonderful, if you need more challenge, godiving in Gili Toya Pakeh or Tepekong; Shark Point near Padangbai if you wantto face the sharks in the wild, exploring the U.S. Liberty Wreck in Tulamben,maybe you can reveal a new mystery or see great barracuda fish in this place,look at other underwater creatures you have to try diving in Seraya or faction;dive deep into the walls around Menjangan Island is superb, find a sea turtlein the middle middle-Amed coral reefs, and more diving spot in Bali has tooffer to you.
