Jaya Ancol Dreamland (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol)

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, an amusement park in north Jakarta, Indonesia, is one of the most attractive places serving the densely populated city of Jakarta. It has all the adventures people crave for; Sea World, Fantasy World, Atlantis Water Adventure and Marina Beach. This is Jakarta's largest and most popular recreation park. It is built on reclaimed beach land at the Bay of Jakarta, having, sea and freshwater aquariums, swimming pools, an artificial lagoon for fishing, boating, bowling, an assortment of nightclubs, restaurants, a steam-bath and massage parlors. The Ancol complex includes a Marina, Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy Land), a golf course, hotels and a drive-in theater. The "Pasar Seni" or art market has a varied collection of Indonesian handicraft, paintings and souvenirs on sale. At a nearby open-air theater art performances are held using the local dialect.

Inside the Ancol Dreamland, there is Ancol Art Market, it is outdoor art market likely recreational place where we will be most tempted to purchase something. Items include antiques, handicrafts, painting, potters, and knickknacks. With many of the artisans working on site, it is a paradise for souvenir hunters and art lovers. This colorful open-air market located in the Ancol Amusement Park provides the unique experience of not only buying quality Indonesian arts and craft, but also a chance to see and meet the artisans at work. We can watch puppet makers, wood-carvers, painters, and many other craft makers from throughout the archipelago cheerfully working on their creations. At this art and handicraft market, visitors get to watch Indonesian artists creating their masterpieces. Hundreds of artists from all over the country congregate here to exhibit their work, making the spot a fascinating place for tourists and art connoisseurs. We can even get a portrait of our self-done. Both traditional and modern art and crafts are on display, including paintings, sculptures, traditional Indonesian wayang kulit (leather puppets), gemstone jewelry and many other artistic products. Art performances are frequently held at the Art Market (Pasar Seni) inside the Jaya Ancol Dreamland on Jakarta's beach. They normally range from wayang kulit shadow plays to folk dances and modern drama. This location is open Monday to Saturday, from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

source

Jakarta History Museum

Located in the historic Old Jakarta Kota area, Taman Fatahillah square offers three of the city's most interesting museums. Once the heart of the colonial administration in the 18th century the square underwent a major restoration in the 1970's. A fountain in the middle of square once as the main water supply for the former colonial capital. The Portuguese cannon on the north side of the square is reportedly an impressive font of fertility. Jakarta History Museum is the one displaying the history of the development of the City of Jakarta, both the events and the community, from the prehistory until these present days. This museum is located in a building of cultural property which in the past known as Stadhuis, the City Hall of Batavia. As written on an inscription of the Museum collection, the building was constructed in 1707 by the city government of Batavia during the period of VOC and Governor General Abraham van Riebeeck inaugurated it in 1710. This building is located in front of a park, which in the past was known as Stadhuisplein, the City Hall Park, and now it is called Taman Fatahillah.

Since 1970, the surroundings of Taman Fatahillah have been declared as Cultural Property and it was totally preserved. This effort was the beginning of the development of the historical area of the City of Jakarta, carried out by the Government of DKI Jakarta. The Museum of History of Jakarta was inaugurated on 30 March 1974 for being the center for collection, conservation and research for all kinds of objects of cultural property related to the history of the City of Jakarta and at the same time becomes a center for education, study and recreation for the community. Due the very long course of the history of Jakarta, the collection of this Museum are highly varied in shape and consist of objects being the heritage of the prehistorical period until the beginning of the 20th century.

There are another replicas of the Tugu Inscription from the age of Great King Purnawarman, forming evidence that the center of the Kingdom of Tarumanegara was located in around the seaport of Tanjung Priok. Further, a map of the 16th century and the replica of the Padrao monument of the Portuguese represent the historical evidence of the age of Sunda Kelapa Harbor. The period of Jayakarta is the beginning of the establishment of the City bronze cannon and through various drawings and maps of the 17th century. Furniture collection of Betawi style from the 17th, 18th and 19th century is the richest collection and belongs to the most complete one in the world. This collection is very interesting since the association reflects of the community of Batavia City with various cultural elements from Europe, especially Dutch, China, India and Indonesia.

source

Jogjakarta tourism

Yogyakarta Special Region (Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, DIY) is officially one of Indonesia's 32 provinces. Yogyakarta is one of the foremost cultural centers of Java. This region is located at the foot of the active Merapi volcano, Yogyakarta was in the 16th and 17th centuries the seat of the mighty Javanese empire of Mataram from which present day Yogyakarta has the best inherited of traditions. The city itself has a special charm, which seldom fails to captivate the visitor.

This province is one of the most densely populated areas of Indonesia. The city came into being in 1755, after the Mataram division into the Sultanates of Yogyakarta and Surakarta (Solo). Gamelan, classical and contemporary Javanese dances, wayang kulit (leather puppet), theater and other expressions of traditional art will keep the visitor spellbound. Local craftsmen excel in arts such batiks, silver and leather works. Next to the traditional, contemporary art has found fertile soil in Yogya's culture oriented society. ASRI, the Academy of Fine Arts is the center of arts and Yogyakarta itself has given its name to an important school of modern painting in Indonesia, perhaps best personified by the famed Indonesian impressionist, the late Affandi.

Yogyakarta is often called the main gateway to the Central Java as where it is geographically located. It stretches from Mount Merapi to the Indian Ocean. There is daily air service to Yogya from Jakarta, Surabaya and Bali as well as regular train service and easy accessibility by road. Yogyakarta is commonly considered as the modern cultural of Central Java. Although some may prefer Solo as a good runner up, Yogyakarta remains the clear front-runner for traditional dance, Wayang (traditional puppetry) and music.

Yogyakarta has more than just culture though. It is a very lively city and a shopper's delight. The main road, Malioboro Street, is always crowded and famous for its night street food-culture and street vendors. Many tourist shops and cheap hotels are concentrated along this street or in the adjoining tourist area such Sosrowijayan Street.

The key attraction of Yogyakarta is 'Kraton' (the Sultan's Palace). The Sultan's palace is the centre of Yogya's traditional life and despite the advance of modernity; it still emanates the spirit of refinement, which has been the hallmark of Yogya's art for centuries. This vast complex of decaying buildings was built in the 18th century, and is actually a walled city within the city with luxurious pavilions and in which the current Sultan still resides. Yogyakarta is also the only major city, which still has traditional 'Becak' (rickshaw-style) transport.

Geographically
Yogyakarta Special Region is geographically located almost equidistant from Indonesia's two most important international gateways, about 600 km from Jakarta and 1000 km from Bali. Yogyakarta also has excellent transport connections by bus, train or plane to the rest of Java, Sumatra, Bali and Lombok. Yogyakarta's Adisucipto Airport is in the process of changing its status in order to receive not only domestics' flights from Bali and Jakarta, but also direct charter and scheduled flights from other countries.

Geographically, Yogyakarta Special Province is situated in the Southern part of Central Java and lies between 7 degree 33' and 8 degree 12', South altitude between 110 degree and 50' East longitude. Some regencies of central Java Province surround the administrative boundaries of this region:
Southern East: Wonogiri Regency
Eastern: Klaten Regency
Northwestern: Magelang Regency
Western: Purworejo Regency
The Indonesian Ocean borders the Southern part of Yogyakarta. The borderline of the seashore stretches from West to East of which the length is around 100 km, started from Congot Beach in Kulon Progo Regency and ended at Sadeng Beach in Gunung Kidul Regency.

Because of its location, Yogyakarta is strategically positioned for the economic activity network in Java as well as for the tourist destination area. The special region of Yogyakarta lies midway on the axis of several main tourist destination areas, Jakarta and West Java westward, Central Java northward, East Java and Bali eastward. It is linked by regular rail, road and air services to other parts of Indonesian archipelago.

Climate and Weather in Yogyakarta
The average daily temperature range between 26 degree and 28 degree Celsius with its minimum 18 degree C and maximum 35 degree C respectively. Average humidity is 74% with its minimum of 65% and maximum 84% respectively. The Yogyakarta Special Region lays approximately 7 South of the equator line and is bathed in tropical; sunshine along the year. This region has a tropic climate the daily atmosphere feels a little bit hot and humid. These are only two seasons along the year, the wet or rainy seasons and dry monsoon. Usually the wet seasons begin at September and lasts about August. Generally there is no rainfalls from may to August and there fore the atmosphere feels hot and humid on the day and cool in the night and early morning. The monthly rain falling Yogyakarta varies between 3mm and 496mm in which those above 300mm take place during the month of January up to April. The heaviest rainfall usually occurs in February while the lowest commonly happens between May and October Average annually rainfall is about 1,900mm.

Populations of Yogyakarta
Based on 2000, the total population of Yogyakarta special Region amounted to 3.311.812. Yogyakarta Municipality that has 461,800 inhabitants spread over 32,50 kilometers or the average population density is thus over 14,200 persons per square kilometer. The least densely populated districts is in Gunung Kidul regency which has 720.643 inhabitants and cover 1,485 square kilometers or the density rate is 485 persons per square kilometer. Since a very long time ago the Provincial territory of Yogyakarta Special Region and its surrounding has been decently populated.
The majority residents of Yogyakarta Special Region are Javanese whose language derives from ancient Sanskrit. However, as Yogyakarta is considered to be "Indonesia's academic city" due to the numerous centers for higher learning, many of the inhabitants are student who come from all over Indonesia to study.

Culture of Yogyakarta
The culture Yogyakarta province with its status as a special region lies in the Southern part of Central Java, in the heartland of Javanese culture. As the former capital and the center of several kingdoms in the past, this region and its people are very rich in a variety of cultures. It is widely known from to historical records that the civilization, art and culture had developed well in the center of those kingdoms respectively in the Ancient Mataram Kingdom (8th - 10th Century) era, the second Mataram Kingdom (17th - 18th Century) and Sultanate Ngayogyokarto from the mid of 18th Century up today.

It should be noted that the cultural heritage from the past includes the magnificent temples, the ruins of palaces and monasteries, the various kind of traditions, cultural events, traditional folk and performing arts, architecture and other traditional activities. It is important to note that this is all part of the living culture of Yogyakarta, color of daily activities of live and the local inhabitants behavior, particularly the Javanese community with its traditional way of life and customs. Therefore, because of its culture richness and heritage, Yogyakarta has long been known as the cradle of Javanese culture.

The other legendary name for Yogyakarta City, among the elders as well as the youth generation that is the City of Art and Culture. Traditional and modern exhibition are held almost every day and night about the art of theater, pantomime, music, classic and contemporary dances, poems, etc. Those are flow in the heart of the city. Even more, there are abundant of cultural ceremony, such as Sekaten, Gunungan, Labuhan, Malioboro Fair, etc, which make the city has high value of tradition, art, and culture.

source

komodo island

A small island of 280 square km, Komodo is located between Sumbawa and Flores islands. It is famous for its giant lizards, considered the last of their kind remaining in the world today, the Komodo dragon. Called "ora" by the local people, Komodo "Dragon" (Varanus Komodoensis) is actually a giant monitor lizard. Growing up to 3 to 4 meters in length, its ancestors roamed the earth up to about half a million years ago. Komodo live on goats, deer, and even the carcasses of its own kind. The only human population on the island is at the fishing village called Komodo who supplement their income-breeding goats, which are used to feed the lizards. The Komodo had protected by the law and although they are considered harmless, it is advisable to keep them at a distance. Komodo Island is now a nature reserve, home to a number of rare bird species, deer, and wild pigs, which are prey to the lizards as well.

To see the lizards in the daytime, baits have to be set in the hinterland where local guides are necessary. The sea surrounding the island offers vistas of sea life, crystal clear waters, and white sandy beaches. The only accommodation available is in simple guesthouses in the fishing village. It is advisable to carry food supplies. The best time to visit the island is between March and June, and between October and December. Komodo is accessible from the sea only. Fly to Labuan Bajo, from where it is about 3-4 hours by boat to the island.

source

krakatau mountain

Krakatau Mountain entered the regency territory of South Lampung, Lampung Province, Indonesia. Considering the Krakatau Mountain (Krakatoa), our memory was directed to the eruption that was horrifying on August 27 1883. It seems, the eruption voice of the Krakatau Mountain at that time reached the radius 4.500 kilometers from the central point of the eruption. The dust jumped to air achieved the height 80 kilometers above sea level and reportedly could be seen from Norwegian sky and New York.

The horrifying eruption triggered the wave of Pair Sea as high as 40 meters and turned approximately 165 villages upside down as well as killed approximately 36,417 people that were all along the Lampung Gulf and the West Coast Banten. The Guinness Book of Record recorded as the biggest explosion that had been printed in the history of modern humankind. The scientists categorized the eruption as the super volcano eruption. This eruption at the same time ended the activity of the rest of Krakatau Mountain that the rest of the at this time still could be seen in the Rakata Besar Mountain. Today, the attraction of the mountain that was in the Sunda Strait Waters that separated the Java Island from the Sumatran Island was located in exotics the landscape of the eruption of the Krakatau Mountain and the activity of the child of Krakatau Mountain that was fluctuating of the remnants. Moreover, the height of the child of Krakatau Mountain that always improved from time to time also to the other attraction of the mountain that was located in this Krakatau Island.

Full of the mystery but exotic. Horrifying but also enchanted. Such was approximately the impression when visiting the Krakatau Mountain region. The horrifying eruption during 1883 indeed destroyed almost the Krakatau Mountain body, but the same eruption left the very beautiful landscape that was considered the eyes. The attraction of the caldera (the big crater) that was surrounded by the Rakata Besar Mountain, Rakata Kecil Mountain / Panjang Mountain, and the Sertung Mountain increased the attraction of this region.

Although being classified as the barren area, but the Krakatau Mountain region was still keeping various flora collections and the rare fauna. Several flora collections that could be encountered here, in part, the coconut (cocos nucifera), ketapang (terminalia catappa), the casuarina (casuarina equisetifolia), et cetera. Various fauna wealth, like the biawak (varanus salvator), green penyu (cholenia midas), the python snake (phyton sp), the bat (pteropus vampirus), the king's birds of prawns (alcedo atthis), the lizard (lygosoma), the owl, and the butterfly, also could be encountered here.

Meantime, blue sea that orbited the Krakatau Mountain also not very bored was gazed at the eyes. Whereas for tourists who wanted to enjoy this region in different means, could provoke the fish in the bank foot the Krakatau Mountain that was occupied by various fish kinds. The seawater that was clean and clear very supportive the activity of tourists who wanted to swim or snorkeling. By diving, tourists would amazed saw the attraction and the life of the underwater biota, like the coral reef and various swimming fish kinds in a big manner. When being lucky, tourists could see one of the species of the fauna of sea that was seen pretty and funny with the red color combined the white line, that is the fish nemo (amphiprion ocellaris). Usually, the species that was called the clown's fish lived between poisonous corals and did not run when being approached by the divers.

When the sun goes down, exotic the Krakatau Mountain region increasingly seen. Tourists will be most amazed-amazed saw the attraction of the sun sank (sunset). From this mountain back, tourists could see the Sunda Strait beauty, Lampung Gulf that was beautiful, the attraction the West Coast Banten, went back and forth the crossing ship Merak-Bakauheni that always busy, and the flickering of the fisherman's chart from the distance. Moreover, there is also that nominated the Krakatau Mountain as one of the seven world miracles.

For tourists that was in the Banten Province, could raise the ship ferry (Roro) from the Merak Port, Cilegon City, headed the Bakauheni Port, Banda Lampung City, that could be followed in time 2.5 voyage hours. From the Bakauheni Port, raising the bus towards the Kalianda City, the capital of the South Lampung Regency, with time followed around 45 minutes, continued the trip. From the Kalianda City, tourists rose the bus still headed the Canti Village Quay with time followed around 10 minutes. Afterwards, from the Canti Village Quay, tourists could lease the motorboat towards the Krakatau Island with time followed around 150 minutes.

Apart from routes above, tourists could also access the Krakatau Mountain from the Anyer Coast, Carita Coast, and the Tanjung Lesung Coast that could be followed in time two hours with leased speedboat.

Accommodation means and closest tour facilities were received in the Kalianda City and the Sebesi Island, South Lampung District, as well as the tour region all along the West Coast Banten, like the Anyer Coast, Carita Coast, and the Tanjung Lesung Coast. In these places was gotten home stay, tattered ground, the sub-area, wisma, Vila, and the hotel with various types. This region was also supplemented with the tour hut, shelter, the arena played children, the restaurant, the parking lot, present centers and the souvenir, rental of equipment dove, as well as rental of the boat and speed boat.
source

mount merapi

Administratively Mount Merapi entered in the district of Sleman, Yogyakarta Province , Magelang regency, regency Boyolali, and Klaten district, Central Java Province . Mount Merapi (2911 m above sea level) is one of Indonesia's volcanoes are still active. The mountain is located approximately 30 km north of Yogyakarta City and included into the territory of the Province of Central Java and Yogyakarta.

Mount Merapi closely related to myths, beliefs and philosophy of Javanese society, especially communities around the volcano. This is illustrated by an imaginary line that connects the Mount Merapi with the South Sea (Indonesia Ocean) with the city of Yogyakarta as the central point. Imaginary line had two philosophical aspects, namely the Jagat Alit and the Jagat Ageng.

Jagat Alit is the process of human life from birth to face the Almighty. Tugu Yogyakarta is the point at which humans can be united with God when he is able to take life with a correct and "straight". Yogyakarta City Planning describes the meaning of philosophy through the road that stretches from south to north. However, the journey of human life could not be separated from the temptations of power and luxury. The temptation of power drawn through Kepatihan complex, while the temptation of wealth is reflected through Beringharjo who are on the road between the Sultan and the Tugu Yogyakarta.

Jagat Ageng meaningful a leader must give priority to the interests of society and the importance of conscience than the lust for power. Leaders must bases his leadership on the basis of belief in God. That is, the action must necessarily lead, based on what is allowed / ordered and forbidden by God. Therefore, the meaning of the imaginary line is that humans can be close and united with his Lord when he was able to interpret the true nature of life and behave as it has been commanded by God.

Beyond the philosophical meaning that links the presence of Mount Merapi, South Sea, and the Sultan Palace, Mount Merapi is a natural phenomenon that has its own privileges. Until now, Mount Merapi is still one that is still active volcanoes in Indonesia. Since erupted in 1548, Mount Merapi has erupted 68 times. Small eruption of Merapi activity occurs every 2-3 years and a large eruption occurred about 10-15 years - the last in 2006.

The eruption of Mount Merapi occurred in 1006, 1786, 1822, 1872,1930, and 2010. The eruption in 1006 is what is claimed as the cause of displacement Hindu Kingdom of Mataram to East Java. Meanwhile, the eruption that occurred in 1930 cost the lives of 1369 people. Eruptive activity has resulted in a height and shape of the peak of Merapi continues to change from time to time.

Climb Merapi is a challenge for you who like to adventure. The path to climb Merapi is not like the Like climbing lane. Sometimes the road is more like a trench from the top of the mountain. Similarly, along the climbing terrain: rocky, steep, and prone to landslides. Approaching Peak Garuda, the climbers to be extra careful and precise in making decisions because not infrequently trampled rocks precisely landslide - which can be fatal.

Mount Merapi offers a variety of interesting attractions. On the southern slope there Kinahrejo attractions that once a route from the south side. Here you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery or a visit to Tuk Pitu (seven eyes of Water).

You can also visit attractions Kaliurang, Kalikuning, Kaliadem, or the National Park of Mount Merapi, which became the park nature conservation area of Mount Merapi. Cool weather and beautiful scenery in this area will refresh you after a whole with the daily routine.

Around the tourist area of Kaliurang, there are some hotels that charge varies. There are also some small restaurants offering a variety of food menu. In addition, you can use climbing posts, both in Kinahrejo and in Plalangan, as a place of rest before and after the ascent. In fact, you may as well stay here. In each post, there are several guides available to take you to the top. Some of them also functions as a member of the SAR (Search and Rescue).

Usually, post this climb provides food and drink with a relatively cheap price. The young people around the posts that usually provide a souvenir in the form of stickers, t-shirts, keychains, and other trinkets. Before you start climbing, you must bring sufficient water supplies because you will be hard to find water on the slopes of Mount Merapi.

There are several hiking paths that can be taken to climb Merapi with the level of difficulty and distance, which is different. The path taken by the climbers could include:
First, line the south side of Mount Merapi, through Hamlet Kinahrejo. This path can be said as a gate to enter the Mount Merapi. The climbers who take this path will immediately be faced with a relatively heavy terrain with a slope of 30-34 degrees. The novice climber should avoid this route because the terrain is heavy. To get Kinahrejo, you can use the public transport department Yogyakarta-Ground. Then, from Ground to Kinahrejo within walking distance.

Second, the path Selo is on the north slope of Mount Merapi. This path is suitable for beginners in the morning the climbers climbing terrain that is not too heavy. The line was started from post ascent into the climbers basecamp. Command Post Plalangan ascent was in Hamlet, Village Lencoh. Transportation to reach this village: the majors Semarang Solo bus, get off at Boyolali. From Boyolali minibus ride to the Selo, Selo markets down at T-junction. From the T-junction towards post Selo markets climb a short walk about 1 km. It should be noted, minibuses Selo majors only until 17:00 pm.

source

kuta beach

Kuta Beach is a tourist spot located in the south of Denpasar, the capital of Bali, Indonesia . Kuta is located in Badung Regency. This area is a tourist destination abroad, and has been a mainstay of Bali as a tourist attraction since the early 70s. Kuta Beach is often referred to as sunset beach (sunset beach) as opposed to the Sanur beach.

For tourists (tourist) domestic and foreign tourists, enjoying the sunset on the Island of Bali was not complete if you have not watched the sunset (sunset) at Kuta Beach. Apart from sunset panorama, overlooking Kuta Beach is also quite impressive, namely curved line the crescent-shaped beaches with white sand along the + 2 km. Before you incarnated into a leading tourist attraction, formerly Kuta Beach is one trade port on the island of Bali which became the center of the marketing of agricultural products in rural people with buyers from outside. In the 19th century, Mads Lange, a Danish merchant, settled and established a trading base at Kuta Beach. Through negotiating skills, Mads Lange became intermediaries trade between the kings in Bali with the Dutch. In its development, began the famous Kuta Beach after Hugh Mahbett published a book entitled Praise for Kuta. It contained an invitation for local communities to prepare for supporting the development of tourism facilities, tourist visits to the Kuta Beach. Through the book, the discourse about the development of tourism facilities increasingly prevalent, so the construction of lodgings, restaurants, and entertainment venues is increasing.

As the most popular beach in Bali, beating tourist activity at Kuta Beach went from morning until early morning. In the morning, Kuta Beach is visited by tourists who want to breathe fresh air, just a stroll, or looking for breakfast. By noon, the tourists, both domestic and foreign ordinary scenery while sunbathing on the beach. There are also families who bring their children to play or swim in the beach sand. If the late afternoon, generally increases the number of tourists to witness the charm of this coast, namely sunset (sunset). When the night has crept, the atmosphere is more lively Kuta Beach with the atmosphere changing night life (night life), which is concentrated in a number of places of entertainment. Another attraction, Kuta Beach has waves that big a challenge for tourists to do sports surfing (surfing). This place is too often becomes the arena of national surfing competitions and world level. Nevertheless, Kuta Beach is also suitable for new beginners learn to surf.

As a center of tourism destinations in Bali, Kuta Beach has a range of support facilities, one of them is a training center and equipment rental surf. For tourists who want to learn to surf, this beach is available at special places that rent equipment as well as smooth and guides. In this beach is also available entertainment arena, such as bungy jumping, water boom and other game. In addition, along the Kuta Beach there are many different kinds of cafes, bars, pubs, discotheques, as well as live music event that is always occupied by many tourists to spend the time or just add to the entertainment at night.

For shopping enthusiasts, available around the Kuta Beach souvenir shops that sell handicrafts in various forms, various kinds of accessories, clothing typical of the coast, as well as T-shirts. Near Kuta Beach there are also supermarkets, hotels, guesthouse, as well as food stalls and restaurants that serve a variety of dishes with local flavor and global tastes.

If tourists want to just relax, on the outskirts of Kuta Beach there are the professional masseuse who can direct hired at a cost of about Rp. 20 000 for a half hour and Rp. 40,000 for an hour massage. There is also a seller of services that have the skills to beautify the appearance of tourists, such as makers temporary tattoos, nail coloring, and styling / hair.

To go to Kuta Beach, tourists can start the journey from Denpasar. From this provincial capital of Bali Kuta Beach is located about 11 km south. From Denpasar, tourists can use the public transportation service (taxi or bemo) with a long trip around 15-20 minutes.

source