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Wondeerful Places in Sumatra.

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Wonderful Places in Sumatra.

Bohorok
This places is for the adventurous, accesible through Sumatera’s inland wilderness, crossing rivers and going over steep hills. Area lies south of the Mount Leuser National Park, a rehabilitation center for orang utans in Bahorok, which was inaugurated in 1973, Orang utans living here are of Sumatera and Kalimantan origin.

Berastagi
Berastagi, a tourist town is another lovely town located in the Karo highlands. The town is known for its plantations and various kinds of flowers, vegetables and fruit, most famous of which is the “Marquisa” passion fruit.
It’s 66 km southwest of Medan and is 4.594 feet above sea level. There is a pleasant colonial‑style hotel with a golf couise. Other new hotels can also be found. From Gundaling Hill a clear view of Mt. Sibayak and Mt. Sinahung. volcanoes can be seen.

Jangga
Jangga is a village of native Bataks, located in the hills, on the main road to other Batak communities living separately there, like Lumban Nabolon village, Tonga‑Tonga Sirait Uruk village, Janji Matogu village, Sihubak hubak village, Siregar village, Sigaol village, Silalahi Toruan Muara village and Tomok Sihotang village.
There are monuments of King Tambun and King Manurung, traditional houses, cultural and other historical remains left by Batak Kings centuries ago. This natively unchanged Batak village has complete ornamentation, and is a often visited by domestic and foreign visitors. In this place, visitors call watch young girls or old ladies weaving the beautiful ulos cloth inside the booths then principle livelihood beside agriculture.

Sipiso‑piso Waterfall and Tongging
Tongging is a place to see a waterfall surrounded by beautiful sights in cool mauntain air. It is 24 km from Kahanjahe, located at the north side of Lake Toba. The 360 feet waterfall is visible from a gazebo at one of the tops of the hills.

The Village of Lingga
Located some 15 km from Berastagi, this is a unique Batak Karo village where traditional houses are still well preserved and inhabited today. Five to six families live in each house, unsepatarated by any partition, while each familiy have their own stoves.

Rumah Bolon
House of Bolon (Rumah Bolon), the long house that belonged to King Simalungun has now been restored and redesignd into a museum.
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Places Of Interest : Medan, Toba lake etc

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Medan
Medan was one the site of a battlefield between the Aceh people and the neighbouring Deli Kingdom. Medan is the capital of North Sumatra Province, a trading center and important harbour.

Once Medan was part of the Deli Sultanate. What is historically most interesting is the Mesjid Besar (Grand Mosque) and the Palace of the Sultan of Deli which has been restored to rivive its past grandeur.

Medan’s harbour town is called Belawan, which is the sea link to Penang Malaysia. Medan, Indonesia’s western international gateway maintains regular flight to Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Amsterdam and Vienna. Additionally, there are several air connections between Medan and Jakarta, and other destinations in Sumatra.

Lake Toba – Parapat
The town of Parapat is the main tourist resort and lies oil the very shore of famous Lake Toba. This lake is about 50 miles long and 16 miles across, with a depth about 1.400 feet.
In Parapat live Batak Toba and Batak Simalungun tribes, and are happy and easy going people. They are known for their lively and sentimental love songs. Recreational sports in Parapat are among other swimming water skiing, motor boating, canoeing, fishing, and golf at Sally golf course (19 holes) about 5 km from Parapat.
Parapat is 176 from Medan and can be reached in 4 hours by bus. The climate in Parapat is cool, and dry, making Parapat an ideal place to relax. Many hotels, bungalows, villas, resthouses welcome visitors. Small shops selling souvenirs such as “Ulos” (local woven cloths) and specific fruits locally grown.

Samosir Island
The island of Samosir is right in the middle of Lake Toba, covering area of 329 square miles. This island is the original home of the fiercest hut kind hearted Toba Bataks. It can be reached in half an hour by boat from Parapat. Visiting, the village of Tomok, Tuk‑tuk, Siallagan, Ambarita are recommended for traditional Batak Toba houses, and local dances. This island has many hotels, bungalows, and rest houses.

Great Bukit Barisan
Located at Tongkoh village, in the district of the Karo highlands, approximatelly 59 km from Medan. Formerly Tahura Bukit Barisan since 1916, known for its location called “Arboretum Tongkoh-Berastagi”, however since 1989 renovated and renamed Great Bukit Barisan Forest Park. Found there is the zoological museum and a gazebo with Karo ornaments designed on the top of the roof, painted with various writings of typical welcome greetings in Tapanuli, which is “Horas”.

Crocodile Farm
Medan has the largest crocodile farm in Indonesia. Here one can see how the crocodile eggs are hatched, and then reared somewhere else. This farm is located at Asam Kumbang, 5 km from the heart of the city, and has nearly 2000 crocodiles of different kinds.

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North Sumatra Object Tourism

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North Sumatra

North Sumatra is a large province stretching from the Indian Ocean in the west to the Straits of Malaka in the East and from Aceh in the north to West Sumatra in the south. It is thick with virgin forests, lush vegetation and jungle covered hills, terraced ricefields, cool mountain streams, strong rivers, beautiful waterfalls, peaceful white sandy beaches and large ancient lakes.

The people of the region are hospitable and warm and can he divided into five main ethnic groups; the Coastal Malays living along the Melaka Straits; the Bataks consisting of the sub‑tribes of Toba, Simalungun, Pak Pak (Dairi) and Karon of the highlands around Lake Toba and Samosir Island; the Pesisirs of Central Tapanuli along the Indian Ocean coastline; the Mandailings and Angkolas from southern Tapanuli and Nias Islanders off lie western coast of the province. These groups each have their own dialects, religious beliefs and traditional arts, customs and culture. There are also several ethnic groups who live in Medan and other towns of North Sumatra, the largest of these being Chinese and Indian. Other parts of the archipelago are represented, but non more strongly than the Acehnese, Minangkabau and Javanese who now live in many Parts of the area. As a result the area is often regarded as constituting a natural museum of Indonesia’s proto-Malay heritage in which ancient cuslonis and traditions have been preserved.

The divefersity of arts and cultures literally make this region a Garden of Eden for social scientists and culture seekers. It is a treasure chest of culture and tradition waiting to be explored, with ancient graves of Batak kings, unique dances and ceremonies, and beautiful arts and crafts. North Sumatra is also one, of the richest provinces in Indonesia for flora and fauna with a wealth of birds, butterflies, buffalo and deer. The Province proudly boats of its Orang Utan Rehabilitation Center in the Gunung Leuser National Park which is bordered by the fast flowing Bohorok River and some delightful countryside and of course lake Toba, legendary birthplace of the mountain‑dwelling Bataks and the largest inland lake in Southeast Asia.
The region also produces more than 30% of Indonesia’s export commodities and handles about 60% of them, making it a vital cog, in the Indonesian economy. Tobacco, palm oil, tea and rubber are produced in large quantities, particularly around Medan in the north of the province.
----------See : Museum Cut Nyak Dhien, Aceh, Bali

Museum Cut Nyak Dhien, and Aceh's Beach

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Museum Cut Nyak Dhien
It's a historical object. The h is a replica of the heroine Cut Nyak Dhien, from the Aceh War. The house was burnt down by the Dutch but a replica was built later, after Indonesia's independence. This house in Lam Pisang about 6 kilometers from Banda Aceh, is now a museum. Uncrowded Banda Aceh has many beautiful beaches. The most popular ones are Ujong Batee beach, Lam Puuk beach and Lhok Nga beach. Thonse beaches are located 16 kilometers from Banda Aceh. They have clean waters and white sand. Sunsets are quite impressive there.

Beaches
The most popular beaches are Gapang beach and Iboih beach in Sahang, Kuala Dou beach in west Aceh and the others most popular beaches uncrowded Banda Aceh are Ujong batee beach, Lampu’uk beach and Lho’nga beach. It’s located 16 kilometers from Banda Aceh. All the beaches have clean waters and white sands. Sunsets are quite impressive at the all beaches.

Sea Garden
Sea Gardens are located off shore from Banda Aceh, at about 45 minutes by speed boat. Some can be enjoyed around Rubiah island in. Sabang and the others are around Beras island, Aceh island and other small islands around them. Sea gigantic clams, angel fish, lion fish, sea fans and much more.

Around Takengon
Takengon is a town located at the central area of Aceh. It is being promoted as a tourist resort since its temperature is about 20°C (68°F), cool enough for a holiday resort. The main feature of the town is Laut Tawar lake. The scenery is loved and the lake can he used for water sport, such as ski. We can tour around the lake by motor boat or other water transportation. There are caves around the lake slopes of the mountain and the mountain itself is suitable for climbing. A number of hotels are being built to encourage a rapidly increasing tourist trade.
The others object around Takengon are a ware water pool at Simpang Balk, Loyang Koro and Loyang Pukes caves by the side of Laut Tawar lake.

The National Park
The National Park of Gunung Leuser is probably the wildest in Indonesia, located in Southeast Aceh that can be reached from either Kutacane, or Takengon. This magnificent national park has a wealth of flora and fauna. The park also has research facilities for the study of primates, birds, insects, and other animals. Basic accommodation facilities are available at Ketambe. The rapids‑infested Krueng Alas river inside the park is popular with rafters.

Arround Lhokseumawe and The Former Kingdom of Samudra Pasai
Lhokseumawe is a town located 274 km from Banda Aceh which is now being developed as an industrial zone of Aceh. Many gigantic plants are constructed following the discovery of huge LND resources in the area. Touristic features of the town is The Samudra Pasai. It was the first great Islamic kingdom of Indonesia. All that remains of it, however, is a graveyard 18 km east of the town. The historical indication of this can be seen at the grave of Malikul Saleh, the first ruler of the kingdom and from the royal graves, including that a queen named Nahrisyah and graves of other members of the royal families of Samudra Pasai.
The kingdom produces its own gold coins which still can be found in the surrounding areas. Other objects for visitors are Blang Kolam Fails and Ujung Blang beach

Laut Tawar Lake
Laut Tawar Lake is located in Aceh Tengah. Takengon, the capital of the region, lies on the west side of this lake, 1,120 meters above sea level, with an average temperature of 20°C. The town is quite cool and is a growing., holiday resort. The scenery is lovely and the lake can be used for water sports, such as ski. We can tour around the lake by motor boat or other water transportation. There are caves around the lake slopes of the mountain and the mountain itself is suitable for climbing. A number of hotels are being built to encourage a rapidly increasing tourist trade. Others about Aceh here.

TOURISM OBJECT IN ACEH

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TOURISM OBJECT

PLACES OF INTEREST IN ACEH
Around Banda Aceh
Banda Aceh is the capital of Aceh and also the main gateway to the province. The Governor's Residence, was built by the Dutch in 1880 on the spot where the palace of the sultan once stood. This building is known as one of the historical sites with a unique architecture and completed with traditional house equipments. This place is of course a restricted area and entering it must he with a kind of Permission from the security guard.

Baiturrahman Grand Mosque
Is one of the most outstanding landmarks in the capital city. The old mosque that stood there before it was burnt down at the beginning of the Aceh War, was rebuilt in 1875, taking its present shape after a number of renovations and expansions.

Museum Negeri
Is another charm of the city. The museum is filled with antiques. Among the exhibits is a big clock, a gift from t e Emperor of China and brought to Aceh by the famed Admiral Cheng Ho in 1414.

Gunongan and Pinto Khop
Which are located at a few steps from the Pendopo are also charms of the city. Gunongan was erected around the 16th century during the reign of Sultan Iskandar Muda.

Kerkhop or Churchyard
Is a much visited site especially by Dutch visitor where the remains of more then 2,000 Dutch soldiers lie burried.

The Syiah Kuala Grave
Is another popular visitor's object. Teungku Syiah Kuala was one of Aceh's great Moslem Ulamas of the past. His grave stands near the mouth of Krueng Aceh River about 2 kilometers from the city, visited by local visitors and other parts of Indonesia and Malaysia.

Indra Patra Fortress
This old fort was built during the time of Iskandar Muda. It probably functioned as a defence against invader's attacks.
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Aceh

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Aceh
Tourism Destinations & Facilities

Chinese chronicles from as early as the sixth century speak of a kingdom called Po‑Li on the northern tip of what is now Sumatera. Arabic writings and Indian inscriptions from around the 9th century also mention this area and its obvious importance. Of all the regions in Indonesia, Aceh, at the northwestern end of Sumatra, is the first to have contact and he‑ influenced by the outside world. Ironically, 1 is still one of the least known regions of Indonesia, even among Indonesians themselves.

Aceh has a fascinating history which over the centuries has shaped and transformed the region into what it is today. In 1292, Marco Polo, on his epic voyage from China visited Sumatra on his way to Persia and reported that ill the northern part of the island there were as many as six busy trading ports including Perlak, Samudera and Lambri. The first Islamic kingdom of Perlak was established in the year 804 about 100 years after Islam is first believed to have reached the archipelago. In 1511, the Portuguese seized the important strategic port of Malacca, pushing many Asian and Arabic traders to call instead on the developing port of Aceh, bringing with them wealth and prosperity. Aceh's dominance in trade and politics in northern parts of Sumatra and in the entire region had begun and would last until it reached its zenith between 1610 and 1640.

Aceh's decline began with the death of Sultan Iskandar Thani in 1641, and as a result the British and Dutch both began vying for domination of the area. Eventually the signing of the London Treaty in 1824 saw the Dutch gain control of all British possessions in Sumatra in return for their surrender of enterprises in India and withdrawal of all claims on Singapore.

The Dutch found gaining control of Aceh to be more difficult than they had anticipated. It was a long drawn out struggle foi the Dutch in their attempts to subdue the rebellious and courageous Acehnese. The Aceh War, which lasted intermittently from 1873 to 1942, was the longest ever fought by the Dutch costing them over 10,000 lives.

Things are different now as industrialization and global communications have made contact with the outside world a daily occurrence and with it has come a more open attitude towards things alien. Visitors should keep in mind, though, that the Acehnese take their religion, their manners and their morals very seriously.
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Goa Lawah & Besakih

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Goa Lawah

Nine kilometer from Klungkung is “Goa Lawah” or Bath cave. The roof is covered with thousands of bats and its entrance is guarded by a temple believed to be founded by a Sage nine centuries ago.

Besakih

Known as the “Mother Temple of Bali, the sanctuary of Besakih on the slopes of Mt. Agung is the biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples. Over a thousand years old, steps ascend through split gates to the main courtyard where the trinity shrines are wrapped in cloth and decorated with flower offerings. Around the three main templates dedicated to the Trinity Shiva, Brahma and Wisnu are separate sanctuaries belonging to different regencies and caste groups

To the Balinese; a visit to the sanctuaries is a special pilgrimage. Each has its own anniversary celebration or “Odalan”. The sight of the temple against the back ground of the mountain is impressive and during festivals, colored banners add a touch of gaiety.

Kintamani, Bangli and Klungkung

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Kintamani
The villages of Kintamani and Penolakan give a view of the active Mount Batur and Lake. The caldera of Batur is impressive: 7 miles in diameter and 60 feet deep. From Penolakan, a road leads to Kedisan on the shores of the lake where boats can be hired to cross over to Trunyan. This ancient village is in habited by people who call themselves “Bali Aga” or original Balinese who have maintained many of their old ways. The Puser Jagad temple has an unusual architecture and stands under a massive Banyan tree.

Bangli
Pura Kehen is situated in Bangli, Bali’s second largest temple. Three terraced courtyards are connected by steps, and their balustrades are decorated with carvings and statues. A large Banyan tree with a tower shades the lowest and second courtyard, while in the third courtyard several shrines for the gods and ancestors are found.

Klungkung
The former seat of the Javanese Hindu Kingdom in Bali from where Balinese royalty draws its blood line, Klungkung is the oldest kingdom on the island and its “Raja” the most exalted. The Kerta Gosa or Royal Court of Justice built in the 18th century, I specially known for its ceiling murals painted in the traditional wayang style pert raying punishment in hell and reward s in heaven and other aspects of moralities. The floating pavilion, garden and lotus ponds in this walled-in complex, located on the main intersection of town area a reminder of the former glory of this kingdom.

Goa Gajah and Tampak Siring

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Goa Gajah

Goa Gajah dates back to the 11th century and is believed to have been built as a monastery. Carvings on the wall show a demon head over the entrance, flanked by two statues. The cave contains a statue of Ganesha. Excavations have uncovered a bathing place with six statues of nymphs holding water-spouts.

Tampak Siring

The temple of Pura Tirta Empul is built around the sacred spring at Tampak Siring. Over 1000 years old, the temple and its two bathing places have been used by the people for good health and prosperity because of the spring water’s curative powers. Regular ceremonies are held for purification. Specialties of the area are bone and ivory carvings and seashell ornament.

Ubud and Peliatan

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Ubud

The cetre of Balinese painting, Ubud’s Museum “Puri Lukisan” has a permanent collection of modern works of Balinese art dating from the turn of the century. There are also several art galleries and homes of famous artists here, including that of Dutchborn Hans Snel and American Antonio Blanco. The “Young Artist” style now popular in Balinese painting was introduced by the Dutch painter Arie Smith. In the past other foreign painters inspired Balinese artist to adopt western techniques but traditional Balinese painting are still made and sold another museum called “Neka Museum” has a wide collection of paintings of both by Indonesian as well as foreign artists who used to live in Bali
Ubud has several small hotels. Located on a higher altitude with a pleasant climate.

Peliatan

Peliatan is located between Ubud and Mas. It has been known as the centre of traditional music, and dances. The fine art of local wood carvers started a new style of wood carving producing such things as fruits, flowers and trees in their real shapes and colorings.

Nusa Dua, Batu Bulan, Batuan, Celuk, and Mas

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Nusa Dua
The Nusa Dua tourist resort is part of the Bukit Peninsula in Southern Bali. Some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels are found here. The resort is known for its clean white beaches and clear waters. The surf is gentle along the northern side of the peninsula, bigger along the south. The most convenience form of transportation to and from Nusa Dua is by Taxi.

Batu Bulan
Driving Norteast from Denpasar, stone figures on the road side mark the village of Batu Bulan. Divinities and demons are carved from sandstone for ornaments of houses and temples. Workshops can be visited to watch artist work.

Batuan
An old and famous centre of the arts, it is now known for its dancing, wood panel carving and paintings.

Celuk
Northeast of Denpasar, the village of Celuk is noted for its silver and gold works of jewelry in many styles.

Mas
The village of wood carvers, many of Bali’s old masters still lives here. Art galleries exhibit some of their best works. Visitors can wonder through the Balinese style houses to view the carved wooden pillars and the artists at work or instructing apprentices who work in groups.

Sanur and Kuta

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Sanur

Sanur beach has long been a popular recreation site for people from Denpasar and elsewhere. The palm lined beach curves from the Bali Beach Hotel toward the south, facing the Indian Ocean toward the east. Sanur offers many good hotels, restaurants, shops, and other tourist facilities. It is only a short distance from Denpasar. Public transportation to and from the city are easily available until well into night. Offshore reefs protect the beach against the waves and make it popular for windsurfing, boating and other water sports

Kuta

Once lonely village on the road from Denpasar toward the Bukit Peninsula, Kuta is now a thriving tourist resort, popular mainly among the young. It is a popular beach for surfing although currents make it less suitable for swimming. Coast guards, however, are on constant duty during the day. Kuta faces toward the west offering beautiful sunsets.

Accommodation ranges from international hotels to home stays. The village abounds with restaurants, shops, discotheques and other tourist facilities. It is easier to find regular performances of Balinese music and dance in Kuta, staged specially for tourists, than anywhere else in Bali. Some performances are staged nightly. The village is ideal for meeting and mixing with other people, locals as well as visitors from abroad.

PLACES OF INTEREST

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PLACES OF INTEREST

Denpasar
The capital city of Bali, Denpasar has many community temples called “Pura”. Ones is the museum called Pura Jagatnatha which is dedicated to the supreme God. Sang Hyang Widi Wasa. The statue of a turtle and two dragons (prevalent in all temples) signify the foundation of the word.

The museum offers a fine variety of prehistoric and modern art, whereas its architectural design resembles that of a place.

The government supervised “Sangraha Kriya Hasta” has a wide variety of handicraft and work of art. The “Werdy Budaya” presents a yearly art festival between June and July, with performances, exhibitions, art contests and so on.

Bali is the most Arts

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The ancient kingdoms of the (rajas) and princes of Bali were dismantled by colonial governments in the early part of this century, but many of their royal descendants still own traditional palaces and are very much respected as patrons of the arts. Art and culture are strongly bonded to Bali’s unique form of Hinduism called “Hindu Darma”. Classical dance dramas for example, are based on the old Hindu epics of the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, but contain an element of local folklore, peculiar to the island. The very soul of Bali is rooted in religion and is expressed in art forms that have been passionately preserved over the centuries

It seems that almost every person is an artist, spending free time applying skills and images which have been passed down from generation to generation and grasped from a very young age. Whether expressed through beautiful and intricate paintings and dances. Extraordinary carvings superb weaving or even in decorations made for myriad shrines which can be found in public areas, on road, in paddy fields or in homes; the island is alive with art.

The Balinese have been more exposed to international tourists and generally speak more English than people in order parts of the Indonesian archipelago. They have managed to preserve their culture despite overwhelming foreign influences brought to the region by an ever increasing number of tourists. Bali’s international airline and charters, Ngurah Rai, is in the south of the island and is served by numerous international airlines and charters. In order to keep up with growing number of visitors and the need for their comfort, more hotels have been built, ranging from small bungalow type for budget travelers to the luxurious Nusa Dua tourist resort area, near the airport, on the southern tip of the island. Water sports have naturally gained in popularity and Bali offers superb surfing, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving, and white water rafting.

Bali is Indonesia's Paradise

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Bali

Indonesia’s paradise
A friendly and remarkably artistic people, living amid breathing panoramas, have created a dynamic society with unique art and ceremonies, making Bali an Island almost unreal in today’s hectic and changing world. Terraced rice fields dominate the landscape with rivers and small irrigation streams dissecting a luscious green landscape, filling the air with the enchanting sounds of running water.

Bali is divided by a string of impressive and authoritative volcanoes running almost through the center of the island. Mountain and particularly volcanoes are believed to be the home of the gods. Shrouded in mystery and magic, they stretch skywards in majestic splendors. Bali’s main volcano is the still active and sometime explosive Gunung Agung, which is considered sacred among local people as it is believed to be the center of the universe. Not just views visitors leave the same believe.

TRAVEL PLANNER IN BALI, THE INDONESIA’S FAMOUS OBJECT TOURISM

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TRAVEL PLANNER IN BALI, THE INDONESIA’S FAMOUS OBJECT TOURISM

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INTRODUCTION

Indonesia is a vast and beautifully diverse country stretching for more than 5.000 km across the equator. It would simply be impossible to see everything that this, the world‘s largest archipelago, has to over in a short length of time. This Travel Planner therefore, offers essential information by dealing only with major tourist attractions which are easily accessibly by air, sea and land.

In the past most popular destination for visitors to Indonesia has undoubtedly been Bali. In recent years however, other areas are also becoming popular and 24 Top priority areas has been selected by the Directorate General of Tourism to provide visitors with the quintessential soul of Indonesia. These are Jakarta, West Java, Central Java, Yogyakarta, East Java, Bali, West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra, South Sumatra, Riau, Bengkulu, Lampung, South Sulawesi, East Kalimantan, West Kalimantan, South Kalimantan, Central Kalimantan, Maluku and Irian Jaya.

Variety is the spice life and nowhere is this truer than in Indonesia. No two places are like in unspoiled beauty, art, culture and people. The towering mountains and primitive cultures of Irian Jaya contrast sharply with the terraced hills, and highly sophisticated societies of Bali and Java and the animistic beliefs which still have a major influence on the way of life in South Sulawesi. “Unity in Diversity”, which is the country’s motto, accurately describe these diverse cultures and extraordinary people brought together to create one nation with one national language, Bahasa Indonesia. For the traveler Indonesia offers a fine blend scenic beauty, fauna and flora, culture, marine park and a wide collection of modern accommodation

International gateways providing easy access for traveler in Indonesia are: Jakarta, Denpasar (Bali), and Medan (North Sumatra). Other ports of entry and exit has been targeted as International gateways but are currently in the development stages

This Travel Planner presents each destination area separately, describing its sights, tours, hotel accommodation (where available) and shopping opportunities. Additional information on special interest tours, the arts, cultural history and other aspects of country’s development sector which might be of interest to visitors is also included. Other sections focus on travel agents, transportation and requirements for travel to and within Indonesia.

An extensive network of air services connects the gateways with destination areas. Fares for domestic travel are offered in local Indonesian Rupiah, while other rates are quoted in US Dollars.