Monkey forest
Jalan Monkey ForestIn this forest the main attraction is the monkey , but you can see other interesting places. For example, temples, which fill the atmosphere of the forest with mysticism. Do not like cunning animals - explore the local flora. Fortunately there are many strange plants.
Sumatran rainforest heritage
North SumatraThe legacy of the Sumatra Tropical Forest is a zone in which three national parks are included: Gunan Leser, Kerinchi Seblat and Bukit Barisan. In 2004, UNESCO declared the entire territory as a whole a world heritage site up to the tenth level.
Prambanan
Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta, Sleman, PrambananA monument to medieval art, amazing in its beauty and elegance, the temple complex on the exotic island of Java, that in Indonesia, Prambanan is not accidentally considered the best landmark of the country. It dates back to the 10th century, although the exact date of construction can not be determined for many years.
Tanah-Lot Temple
Jalan Tanah Lot"Land in the Sea" - so the name of the temple is translated. He is in an unsafe place, on a cliff face. This rock rocked the ocean for many centuries, and so it turned out such a stone zagulina. According to legend, at the base of the island is a den of poisonous sea snakes - they protect the temple from evil spirits and thieves.
Bali-Barat
Bali BaratThis park is an unofficial branch of paradise on earth. It is possible that one of the Balinese has returned from the same world and from memory has recreated on the Earth a piece of a wonderful world. The park is on the west side of the island. This is a kind of mixing of forests of mangrove, monsoon and tropics.
Batubulan
Batubulan, BaliOne of the island's bright attractions is the village of Batubulan. This is the center of stone carving. Workshop is constantly boiling works - artisans issue such works of art that you are amazed. Most often you can buy mythological characters made of volcanic tuff.
Borobudur
JavaBorobudur, located on the island of Java, about 40 km north-west of Yogyakarta, represents a Buddhist temple complex consisting of nine tiers and decorated with 2672 bas-reliefs and 504 Buddha statues.
Bali Botanical Garden
Candikuning, Baturiti, TabananEka Kariya Botanical Garden is located in the cool central part of the island, popular with locals and those tourists who love the highlands and landscapes. Here you can see very rare tropical flowering plants, and the collection of the park is quite extensive.
Bromo-Tengger-Semer
Java, Pasuruan, Jalan Bromo TosariThis national park is located in the southern part of Java and is named after its two mountains: Semeru (the highest on the island is 3,676 m) and Bromo (the most popular among tourists), but also in honor of the people of Tenggars , who lived in these territories from the beginning.
Karimunjava
Java, Taman Nasional KarimunjawaThis marine national park is located on the Karimundzhava archipelago, which is 80 km north of central Java. The archipelago consists of 27 islands, where it is not so easy to get there and where, accordingly, almost no idle tourists meet. This is a favorite place for surfers, divers and wealthy Indonesians.
Komodo
Komodo National ParkFor most of us, Indonesia, above all, is associated with Bali - a fashionable resort with an unearthly beauty of nature. But there are a lot of amazing islands in this state that are famous for their unique flora and fauna.
Renaissance Museum of Blanco
Ubud, Jalan CampuhanAs a landmark Ubud, this museum is not very well known, although it is definitely worth a visit. The museum is open in the house where an outstanding artist lived and worked, Don Antonio Blanco - undoubtedly the most famous painter working in Bali.
Lorenz National Park
Lanny Jaya, Lorentz National ParkThis national park is listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is located in the southeast and in the center of the province of Papua, which is in the eastern half of the island of New Guinea. This makes the park one of the most remote and inconvenient to visit.
Rice terraces Tegallalang
Ubud, Tegalalang Rice TerraceRice terraces Tegallalang in Ubud are famous as one of the most specific landscapes of Bali. They are created by the traditional irrigation system for Bali, which, according to legends, was brought to the island by the holy man Rs Markandeya in the 8th century.
Safari Park and Bali Marine Park
Bali Safari and Marine Park BaliSafari Park and the Bali Marine Park for the first time opened its doors in 2007. It is one of the largest and most visited theme parks with animals on the island. The park owns 40 hectares of land in the Gianyar area. Here live 80 species and approximately 400 animals.
Ujung-Pendant
Java, Ujung Kulon National ParkThe national park Ujung-Kulon is located on the very south-western tip of Java, on the Sunda shelf. Its territory includes the peninsula of the same name and several coastal islands - including the Krakatau Nature Reserve. Ujung-Kulon was the first national park of the country.
Temple of Besakih
Bali, Kabupaten Karangasem, Kecamatan Rendang, Desa BesakihThe Temple of Besakikh, known as the "Mother of the Temples" in Bali, has stood for 1,000 years at an altitude of 1,000 meters on the southern slope of Mount Agung. Besakih is a highly artistic and unique complex, which in fact consists of at least 86 religious buildings, including the main, Penatran-Agung, and another 18 temples.
The Taman-Ayun Temple
Bali, Mengwi, Jalan AyodyaVisitors to this temple complex can admire the stunning traditional architecture, as well as a large landscaped garden with lotuses and ponds for fish. The temple was built in 1634 by the then ruler of Mengvi, and in the appearance of the structure the influence of Chinese architecture was quite strong.
Temple of Tirth-Empool
Bali, Tampaksiring, GianyarThis Hindu temple is located in the middle of the island of Bali and is famous for its holy water, which, according to the beliefs of Hindus, cleanses the body and soul. Underground source constantly feeds swimming pools, equipped on the territory of the temple specially for ablutions.
Temple of Uluwatu
Bali, Kuta Selatan, BadungThe temple of Uluwatu is considered one of the six key temples - the spiritual pillars of Bali. It features an amazing location on top of a steep cliff about 70 m above sea level. From here, as well as from the temple of Tanah Lot, you can admire the stunning sunsets with a direct view of the Indian Ocean.
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Java is famous for its ancient temples, it is here that the legendary Borobudur temple is located - a Buddhist shrine of incredible size. Observed with other historical monuments of Java: the Chandi-Mendut temple, the elegant temple complex Prambanan, the palace ensemble Kraton.
Bali as the main tourist center of the country is famous for its luxurious pristine nature, beaches, majestic volcanoes and religious buildings. Each of the sights reflects the features of the material and spiritual culture of the island and is distinguished by some interesting detail. Located on a rocky ledge, the Uluwatu temple seems to hang over the ocean.
On the western shore of Lake Beratan, the temple complex of Ulun-Danu, dedicated to the goddess of the lake, towers, some of the pagodas of this Hindu shrine are erected directly in the water. The sacred temple of Luhur-Batukau is hidden among impenetrable tropical forests, not so long ago recognized as a nature reserve. For the abundance of colorful hibiscuses, Javanese iksor and champaki, the shrine was given the tender name "garden temple."
On Kalimantan you will meet many Chinese temples, Sumatra will surprise with an abundance of historical monuments. The island of Sulawesi can be recommended to lovers of exotics and ethnography, they will like the ancient cemetery with statues buried directly in stone rocks.
Natural attractions of Indonesia
Indonesian natural monuments produce an incredible effect, captivating even those travelers who, it seemed, already nothing can be surprised. One of the natural features of the country is a huge number of volcanoes and mountains. Magic views of the Javanese cluster of Bromo volcanoes are accompanied by a swirling smoke, volcanic barkhans and many tourists are forced to climb for the first time in their lives to meet the dawn on a particularly good viewing platform.
Other volcanic lakes of Indonesia are amazing, they can be seen on Sumatra (Lake Toba) and on the island of Flores.
National parks are another very important item on the list of Indonesian attractions. Exciting excursions on pleasure boats await guests of Tanjung Putting Park (Borneo Island). During the walk, the most intimate corners of the rainforest of the reserve are discovered. Komodo National Park in front of you in all its glory appears Komodo monitor - the largest lizard in the world. The Barat National Park in Bali attracts mangrove and monsoon forests, savannas and tropical jungles.