Taman Remaja, Alternative Tourism Destination in Surabaya

Taman Remaja Surabaya leisure entertainment facilities are modern, complete and sophisticated is provided by the manager of the amusement park "Warwick Amusement Group Indonesia". One of them is Taman Remaja Surabaya represented by PT. Star Taman Remaja Surabaya, which are on the road Kusuma Bangsa, with an area of ​​16,910 m2.

By the age of more than 30 years, Taman Remaja Surabaya more professional in dealing with the performance of each facility and arena games available. This is to improve the safety and comfort for visitors who want to enjoy the entertainment and recreation in Taman Remaja Surabaya.

Panataran Temple, History of Tourism in East Java

The temple is situated in the village Panataran, Nglegok, Blitar district, East Java, Indonesia. Its location is situated at the foot of Mount Kelud, making the air cool Panataran Temple area. The temple complex enshrinement Panataran is the largest and most well maintained in the province of East Java, Indonesia.

The temple is a temple Panataran rich with various shades of reliefs, statues, and the structure of Hindu-style buildings. The existence of sculptures Kala (huge grin), statues Ganesya (the god of science in Hindu mythology), statues Dwarapala (giant statues guard the gate), and also relief of Ramayana is an indisputable proof that the Temple is a Hindu temple Panataran.

Sempu Island: Nature Reserves in Around Segara Anakan

 

Natural attractions of this object is not known as Mount Bromo in East Java. However, the privilege is very unique and very different from other tourist attractions.

Away from the noise, the atmosphere is natural, beautiful and not one building standing on this island as a place of lodging or restaurant. Sempu Island is a small island on the southern island of Java. The island is located in Malang, East Java. Currently Sempu nature reserves are areas protected by the government. The island has more than 80 species of protected birds and other animals such as wild boar, deer, langur java and see if luck, the traces of the leopard.

Besides swimming, visitors can relax from the beach volleyball. For lovers of the natural atmosphere of the original and far from the city noise, Sempu Island is a great destination to visit the place.

The uniqueness of this island is to travel at low tide, when we can cross to Sempu island from Java Island. Visitors tend to depart and return from the Island Sempu in the morning and afternoon, because crossing the island can only be done at this time. In this island there is a lake called Segara Anakan. Where water is discharged into the lake of water waves on the reef. Most of the water flowing into the Segara Anakan by a stone with a hole in the middle.

If visitors want to spend the night on the island, could stay at the inn-inn owned by communities along the coast road to Sendangbiru. Or it could also open up a tent on the island Sempu. However, visitors should ask for permission first at the guard post at Sendangbiru, located directly opposite the island of Sempu. This is done for the sake of preserving the habitat and the surrounding attractions of this Nature Reserve.

Tourism: Traveling Safety in Pakistan

Though the mountains of the far north are still safe for tourist, no one a holiday in Pakistan without careful consideration.

Many foreign governments warn their citizens against non-essential travel to the country. These warnings have been in place for the best part of a decade, and until recently most travelers would have viewed them as wildly overcautious. But since military operations against the Taliban in Swat and Waziristan began, suicide bombings have occurred in urban Pakistan with alarming regularity. Though recent violence has rarely targeted tourists, it is wise to proceed with caution.

The traditional route to Gilgit-Baltistan is via an international arrival in Islamabad, from where buses, hired cars and weather-dependent domestic flights head north to Gilgit. Though the Karakoram Highway from Islamabad to Gilgit does pass close to Swat, it does no pass through areas that have witnessed fighting. However, the region is potentially unstable and it would be wise to seek local advice before traveling that way.

The increasingly popular route to Gilgit-Baltistan is to come by road from China over the Khunjerab Pass, and then exit the same way without ever leaving the calm of the mountains. The pass is open to traffic from May until December each year.

While only a trickle of travelers visit these days, the minor tourism boom of the 1990s left a solid infrastructure of hotels and guest houses in Gilgit-Baltistan and an abundance of tour guides and travel.

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Tourism Destination: The Exotic Ujung Kulon

A natural fortress of virgin rainforest and swamps on the southernmost tip of Java’s west coast, this park is the last refuge from humanity for a myriad variety of wildlife. Ujung Kulon, a name fittingly meaning “Westernmost End” is a step back in time to when the beasts really ruled the island of Java.

A menagerie of unusual animals, plants and sights awaits the visitor to Ujung Kulon. Within the park’s 420sq. km there exist agood range of day hikes inland oralong thecoast. Every trail through the park is a crossroads for the vast numbers of animals which call Ujung Kulon home.

Large monitor lizards, cousins of the famous Komodo dragons, are abundant. Acanopy of multi-coloured birds like the rare green peafowl and ruddy woodpeckers flit through the green canvas. Mischievous leaf monkeys, rusa deer and the scare blue panther are among the other animals which can be spotted.

But the animal which really puts Ujung Kulon on the map is the Javanese Rhinoceros. Ujung Kulon was declared a national park by the Dutch colonial government in the 1930s in a last-disch effort to save this lumbering, secretive one-horned herbivore. The rhino had suffered a stunning reversal of fortune in the previous century, its numbers decimated by swelling human populations and the destruction of forest.

Today, around 50 or so animals cling onto existence in the park but their furtiveness and well-founded aversion to contact with humans makes sightings rare. The only signs of its presence are its footprints, rhino droppings or branches wrenched off by the trundling rhino.

It has not always been easy reaching this National Park, which straddles a peninsula and is only connected to Java by thin marshy isthmus. This inaccessibility has acted as a security blanket against poachers and would-be settlers, but new developments will make the boat trip to Ujung Kulon a more pleasant one.

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Taman Narmada (West Nusa Tenggara)

Taman Narmada, 11 kilometers east of Mataram, was built in 1727 by King Anak Agung Gede Ngurah Karang Asem as both a pleasure garden and place to worship Shiva. Its big pool is said to represent Segara Anakan, the crater lake on the volcano Rinjani where they used to make offerings by throwing valuables into the water.

As he became too old to make the pilgrimage up the 3,726 meter high mountain, he had Narmada made to represent the mountains and the lake. Near the pond is a place of worship and a spring whose water is believed to give dedicated pilgrims eternal youth.

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Halmahera Island (North Maluku)

Halmahera Island. This island lies to the east of Ternate, separated only by a narrow strait. It is a mountainous island, still largely covered with forests. The coastlines are white sand and coral reefs are found in its waters.

Offering a beautiful spectacle, Mount Mamuya (930 m) spews burning lava from time to time, adding to the allure of this island. Pearl oyster breeding farms on Mangaliho Island can be reached by motorboat.

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Fort Marlborough (Bengkulu)

The British or ‘Raffles’ Fort, was built between 1714 and 1719 and was famous as the second-strongest fort built by British in Asia, Fort George in Madras, India being the first. It was restored and opened to the public.

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Kerinci Seblat National Park (Jambi)

Kerinci Seblat National Park is located in the Bukit Barisan Mountains; it occupies a total area of 1,484,650 hectares. The park is home to a great variety of animals species, such as elephants, Sumatran tigers, Sumatran rhino, tapirs, panthers, deer, wild goats, primates, crocodiles, birds and reptiles.

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Muara Jambi Temple (Jambi)

Muara Jambi Temple is 30 km northeast of Jambi, along the Batanghari River. This site is considered one of the richest archaeological sites on the island of Sumatra. The eight temple-like structures appear to Buddhist, and were probably built around the 14th century.

In 1982, a 32 centimeter tall female bronze statue was found at Koto Kandis, in the Muara Sabak subdistrict. It is believed to be the goddess Laksmi, holding a lotus bud in her right hand and an oil lamp in her left.

In addition to the archaeological sites, many visitors find the riverside an ideal recreation and picnic spot.

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Bukit Kaba Volcanic Crater (Bengkulu)

Bukit Kaba Volcanic Crater is 104 km from Bengkulu and about 19 km from Curup, lies 1,937 m above sea level. There are two immense sulfuric calderas with twelve active craters. Beautiful panoramic views and cool mountain air make this a pleasant stop for a couple of days. There are popular hot springs near Curup at Suban.

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Soekarno’s Residence (Bengkulu)

The first President of Indonesia was exiled to Bengkulu by the Dutch in 1938. Today the house is a museum, containing his books, clothes, photos and his bicycle. The house is open 8 am to 2 pm, Tuesday to Thursday, Friday 8 am to 11 am, and Saturday 8 am to 12 pm.

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Mount Dempo (South Sumatera)

On the skirt of Mt. Dempo there are a complete facilities to see the natural tea plantation in Pagar Alam it is the highest peak in South Sumatra and might be reached directly from Palembang city by car about 6 hours drive (295 kilometers). Enjoy the mountain bike, camping, tea walk and hiking.

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Mount Dempo (South Sumatera)

On the skirt of Mt. Dempo there are a complete facilities to see the natural tea plantation in Pagar Alam it is the highest peak in South Sumatra and might be reached directly from Palembang city by car about 6 hours drive (295 kilometers). Enjoy the mountain bike, camping, tea walk and hiking.

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Putri Cave (South Sumatera)

Putri Cave is situated at the edge of Padang Windu Village, 35 Km from Baturaja. It is 156 m long and 8-20 m wide. The maximum height is 20 m. In the cave there are many stalagtites and stalagmites and a stream which empties into River Ogan.

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Musi Festival (South Sumatera)

August 17 is Indonesia’s Independence Day and is celebrated through out country by its people who actively participate in difference kinds of activities. In Palembang the capital of South Sumatra Province, the people have unique celebration with a Bidar (canoe) race, held on Musi River which Meanders through the city.

The canoes are shaped to resemble animals heads each of which can hold 40 rowers in colorful out fits. It is a one day celebration and starts after the flag hoisting ceremony in the morning, the followed by exhibition of handicrafts and cultural performance.

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Limas Traditional Houses (South Sumatera)

Limas Traditional Houses are built along the river banks, facing away from the water so daily household activities can be done in privacy. These very ornate wooden houses are raised on stills, and are usually 15-20 meters in width and from 30-60 meters, from Colums; door and window frames to ventilation panels are intricately carved.

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Mount Menumbung (Bangka Belitung)

Mount Menumbung (355 m) a rather high hill in the neighbourhood of Mentok (North West Bangka) stands as a memorial to the history of the Indonesian nation.

A guest house which was built here by the Dutch in 1932 was used to house the former President Soe¬karno and Vice-President Hatta during their imprisonment from February to July 1949.

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Manggar (Bangka Belitung)

Manggar is about 90 km from Tanjungpandan. The main economy activity in Manggar was tin mining. There are many nice places that can be visited like: Serdang beach, Burung Mandi beach, Malang Lepau beach, Pengepangan beach, Tirta Surya natural swimming pool, Payak Lake, Kwan In Chinese temple.

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Matras and Parai Tenggiri Beaches (Bangka Belitung)

Matras and Parai Tenggiri Beaches in the northeast of Bangka, 48 km. from Pangkal Pinang and 12 km from Sungai Liat. The beach is about 3 kilometers long and its width is almost 30 metres. Parai, a beach set between rocky capes is an ideal location for relaxing and swimming.

Local fishermen moor their vessels here after a day of fishing, giving the beach the picturesque feel of a fishing village.

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