Travel around the world

Jumeirah Palm

2012-02-18T10:05:00.000-08:00

Singapore Merlion Park

2012-02-18T10:04:00.000-08:00

great Abu Dhabi Hotels

2012-02-15T10:28:00.000-08:00

elegant Dubai International Airport

2012-02-15T10:25:00.000-08:00

luxury Abu Dhabi International Airport

2012-02-15T10:22:00.000-08:00

elegant Singapore Changi Airport

2012-02-14T20:46:00.000-08:00

nice place Marina Bay Sands – Singapore

2012-02-14T20:44:00.000-08:00

amazing Singapore Zoo

2012-02-07T22:57:00.000-08:00

great Jin Mao Tower Shanghai, China

2012-02-07T22:55:00.000-08:00

falkland islands

2012-02-06T00:09:00.000-08:00

tam airlines

2012-02-05T23:59:00.000-08:00

meteo roma

2012-02-05T23:56:00.000-08:00

aeroporto bologna

2012-02-05T23:53:00.000-08:00

malev

2012-02-05T23:39:00.000-08:00

incredible Huangguoshu Waterfall

2012-02-05T23:29:00.000-08:00

holiday destination Ocean Park – Hong Kong – China

2012-02-05T23:27:00.000-08:00

delta

2012-01-30T11:43:00.000-08:00

belize

2012-01-30T11:39:00.000-08:00

tower of london

2012-01-30T11:33:00.000-08:00

gibraltar spain

2012-01-30T11:30:00.000-08:00

burj khalifa arab saudi

2012-01-30T11:27:00.000-08:00

tugu tani jakarta

2012-01-30T11:19:00.000-08:00

saraswati india

2012-01-30T11:17:00.000-08:00

bus big ben London

2012-01-30T11:05:00.000-08:00

Grand Beach, Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

2012-01-23T22:24:00.000-08:00

Vancouver 2010 Canada in Opening Ceremony

2012-01-23T22:22:00.000-08:00

Granville Island – nice Place shopping For Tourists Canada

2012-01-23T22:15:00.000-08:00

Wreck Beach, Canada

2012-01-23T22:09:00.000-08:00

Bondi Beach Australia

2012-01-21T20:34:00.000-08:00

Coogee Beach Australia – amazing Holiday Destination

2012-01-21T01:21:00.000-08:00

vivaaerobus

2012-01-16T12:41:00.000-08:00

despegar

2012-01-16T12:38:00.000-08:00

carnival cruise

2012-01-16T12:32:00.000-08:00

disney cruise

2012-01-16T12:27:00.000-08:00

universal studios orlando

2012-01-16T12:24:00.000-08:00

火车票

2012-01-16T12:17:00.000-08:00

kulula

2012-01-16T12:11:00.000-08:00

costa

2012-01-16T12:06:00.000-08:00

cruise ship

2012-01-16T12:03:00.000-08:00

isola del giglio

2012-01-16T11:57:00.000-08:00

costa crociere

2012-01-16T11:55:00.000-08:00

Mount Dempo south sumatra

2012-01-12T06:59:00.000-08:00

Timber Forest Tourism Punti south sumatra

2012-01-12T06:56:00.000-08:00

princess cave south sumatra

2012-01-12T06:52:00.000-08:00

Bay Lake Gelam south sumatra

2012-01-12T06:50:00.000-08:00

The Musi River south sumatra

2012-01-12T06:45:00.000-08:00

Belawan seaport north sumatra

2012-01-12T06:44:00.002-08:00

thailand great beach

2012-01-11T09:26:00.000-08:00

Melawai island east kalimantan

2012-01-10T23:39:00.000-08:00

Kumala Island east kalimantan

2012-01-10T23:36:00.000-08:00

Manggar beach Segarasari east kalimantan

2012-01-10T23:31:00.000-08:00

Kayan National Park Mentarang east kalimantan

2012-01-10T23:27:00.000-08:00

Mahakam river east kalimantan

2012-01-10T23:24:00.000-08:00

Sungai Wain Protection Forest east kalimantan

2012-01-10T23:20:00.000-08:00

National Park Kutaii east kalimantan

2012-01-10T23:17:00.000-08:00

Bangkirai hill east kalimantan

2012-01-10T23:16:00.000-08:00

Waterfall Sendang Gile south west nusa - air terjun Sendang Gile NTB

2011-11-07T22:20:00.000-08:00

Location waterfall located in the area of Rinjani is called Spring Gila (read gile), because according to the story, locals accidentally discovered this waterfall when chasing lions crazy messed up in a village and then ran into the woods. More tourist sites visited by domestic tourists it has a height of about 31 meters.

This waterfall emerges from the cliff and fell into the river below it. Basically relatively flat, so many people who bathe under a waterfall. There is another waterfall locations in this location called Tiu valve. However, due to the mileage of Spring takes Gile (1 hour) and unfavorable road conditions, travelers often prefer just to visit this waterfall.

Situated at an altitude of 600m above sea level, this waterfall offers a relaxed and peaceful atmosphere. For tourists who saturated the hangar-bustle of the city, it's good to stop in this tourist sites. The touch of nature that are categorized as far from the feel of urban, beautiful and captivating panorama, as well as the fresh air, able to bring you to the world that can eliminate fatigue in the head.

In addition, there are other interesting things that make this location is different. The locals believe that the water at this location has a magical element that can make a person one year younger than her age.

Natural attractions are located in the northern areas of Central Lombok regency, West Nusa Tenggara Province. Precisely in the village of Senaru, Bayan district. This village is approximately 60 km from the capital Mataram. These tourist sites are still in the region of Mount Rinjani, which is the 3rd highest mountain in Indonesia.

To go to the location of this waterfall takes about 2 to 3 hours with a four-wheeled vehicles from downtown Mataram or Selaparang Airport. There is no public transportation that led directly to the site. Therefore, the tourists usually rent a car in rental-car rental which are found in the central city (or Cakranegara Mataram). To reach the waterfall, the tourists have to walk down 315 steps through a valley which takes about 15 minutes.

Barcelona Beach

2011-10-27T20:39:00.000-07:00

luxury Barcelona hotels

2011-10-27T20:30:00.000-07:00

monument and National Mall United States of America

2011-10-23T22:55:00.000-07:00

Times Square New York

2011-10-23T22:48:00.000-07:00

Bodiam Castle england

2011-10-19T20:31:00.000-07:00

Munich town Germany

2011-10-16T03:44:00.000-07:00

Castle Neuschwanstein Bavaria Germany

2011-10-13T20:24:00.000-07:00

Tanjung Putting National Park Center Kalimantan - Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting Kalimantan Tengah

2011-10-12T20:58:00.000-07:00

Tanjung Putting National Park was originally Tanjung Putting Wildlife Reserve established by the Dutch East Indies colonial government on June 13, 1936 with a total area of 305,000 hectares. By the Government of the Netherlands Indies, the area is used as a refuge orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus) and proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus).

Subsequently, on May 12, 1984 the Government of Indonesia, through the Ministry of Forestry, set the Tanjung Putting national park with an area to be 300 040 hectares. In 1996, through a decree of the Minister of Forestry. 687/kpts-II/96 dated October 25, 1996, the area of Tanjung Putting National Park area increased to 415 040 hectares consisting of Tanjung Putting Wildlife Reserve 300 040 hectares, 90,000 hectares of production forests, and the area around 25,000 hectares of water area.

Tanjung Putting National Park is an important conservation area to protect endangered species such as orangutans, proboscis monkeys, gibbons, gibbon, sailors, and others. Regions are defined by UNESCO as the lungs of the world (biosphere reserve) this type of ecosystem, including lowland tropical rain forest, freshwater swamp forests, mangrove forests, and coastal forests. This area has a flat to slightly undulating topography with an altitude 0A € "100 m asl (above sea level). In general types including wet tropical climate with average rainfall is 2,400 mm per year and has high humidity.

Tanjung Putting National Park is a forest area that has several types of ecosystems, ie lowland tropical forest ecosystems, forest ecosystems dry land (heath forest), freshwater swamp forest ecosystem, peat swamp forest ecosystem, the ecosystem of the mangrove forests or mangroves, coastal forest ecosystems, and secondary forest ecosystems. In the national park with various types of ecosystems, visitors can witness the incredible natural wealth, whether it's wealth of flora and fauna.

Wealth of flora in Tanjung Putting National Park includes the herbs are like meranti (Shorea sp.), Ramin (Gonystylus bancanus), jelutung (Dyera costulata), aloes, wood street, keruing (Dipterocarpus sp), ironwood (Eusideroxylon zwageri), tengkawang ( dracomentelas sp.), palm (Nypa fruticans), and others. While for the lower layers of forest vegetation consists of the types of rattan and regeneration / saplings.

While the wealth of fauna including mammals, reptiles, and birds.

* Mammals: Tanjung Putting National Park is inhabited by about 38 species of mammals. Seven of them are well-known primates and is protected, such as orangutans (Pongo pygmaeus), proboscis monkey (Nasalis larvatus), gibbon-gibbons (Hylobates agilis), and the sun bear (Helarctos malayanus). The types of large mammals such as sambar deer, barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak), deer (Tragulus javanicus), and wild boar (sus barbatus) can also be found in this region. In fact, some species of water mammals such as dugongs (dugong-dugong) and dolphins reportedly been seen in the waters surrounding Tanjung Putting National Park area.

* Reptiles: Several types of reptiles can be found at Tanjung Putting National Park area, including the crocodile sinyong chopsticks (Tomistoma Schlegel), estuarine crocodile (Crocodilus porosus), and bidawang (trionyx cartilagenous).

* Bird: Logged more than 200 species of birds that live in the area of Tanjung Putting National Park. One type of bird in this region, namely Sindang lawe (Ciconia stormi) which includes 20 species of the world's rarest birds. Tanjung Putting is also one place for all types of bird colonies œgreat albaâ â € €?? like egreta alba, arhinga melanogaster and Ardea purpurea.

Tanjung Putting National Park is located in District Kotawaringin Kumai in the West and in the District of Hanau and Downstream Seruyan Seruyan District, Province of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.

The best way to Tanjung Putting National Park is through the District of Kumai. If visitors choose the sea route, Kumai can be accessed by using the ship PELNI (Krakatoa, Bukit Raya, and Lawit) which depart from Semarang, Surabaya, and Banjarmasin, twice a week. However, if pursued through the air, visitors must first stop at the Base Bun, capital of West Kotawaringin. For, just at the base there is Bun airport that connects with cities like Ketapang, Palangkaraya, Sampit, New York, and Semarang. Of those cities, flight to Base Bun average once a day. After arriving at Base Bun, a trip to Kumai can be reached by taxi or taxi charter common.

After arriving in Kumai (either using air and sea lines), there are several routes on the way to Tanjung Putting National Park. By using klotok or speed boat, visitors can enter the national park entrance is from a few different routes that have been selected based on, among others:

* Kumai -> "Cape of Good Hope (20 miles), takes about 0.5 hours

* Kumai -> "Tanggui Cottage (30 miles), takes about 1 hour

* Kumai -> "Camp Leakey (40 miles), takes about 1.5 hours

* Kumai -> "Natai Galangal (40 miles), takes about 1.5 hours

The Black Forest germany

2011-10-10T19:46:00.000-07:00

Kaget Island Nature Reserve South Kalimantan - Cagar Alam Pulau Kaget Kalimantab Selatan

2011-10-09T21:17:00.000-07:00

kaget Island is one of the attractions that are in the forest area in the district of Barito Kuala. This is a delta island near the mouth of the Barito river. The island is a habitat for the Long-nosed Monkey Large or by the locals called the Apes Dutch / Proboscis (Nasalis larvatus) because of the long nose, his face red and bloated stomach. In this place also the lives of several species of birds. Since 1976, covering an area of 85 ha island was designated a nature reserve by decree. Minister of Agriculture. 788/Kptsum11/1976.

In 1990, the South Kalimantan provincial government set a proboscis monkey as a mascot or animal species identity of the province based on SK Provincial Governor of South Kalimantan No. 29, dated January 16, 1990 and received approval from the regional House of South Kalimantan, as outlined in the approval of Parliament No. 162/112/DPRD, dated March 28, 1990.

With the proboscis monkey as a mascot maketh area of South Kalimantan, the island habitat of Proboscis Shocked as having strategic value both as a symbol of the region as well as tourist attractions. Because the habitat of protected animals and became a symbol of the region, the Island Nature Reserve Surprised to be one natural tourist destination not only from South Kalimantan and other areas in Indonesia but also foreign countries.

But unfortunately, illegal logging and environmental pollution cause the natural conditions of the island is quite critical. One type of tree whose condition is more critical is the tree Rambai Rice (Sonneratia caseolaris) which is a source of food for the proboscis monkey, thus causing the number of these animals are getting less.

Visited this place, visitors will find protected animals, Proboscis. The protection of these animals can be seen in legislation, namely: the Wild Animals Protection Ordinance No. 266 In 1931, Law no. 5 of 1990, the Minister of Forestry Decree No. 301/Kpts-II/1991, Minister of Forestry Decree No. 882/Kpts-II/1992, and PP. 7 of 1999. Internationally, these animals are categorized vulnerable in the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources) Red Data Book and included in Appendix I of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna).

Visitors who enter the area of this island, especially the first visit, be surprised or would embrace her friend when suddenly a voice from the grove of trees œnguuukâ € â € |. Nguuuuk, nguuuuuukâ € |. Â €?? of monkeys by the hundreds. This shock will menyebababkan the visitors will always be remembered that exist on the island of Proboscis Shocked. In addition, visitors will also be more fascinated watching agility famous animals are shy and only on this Borneo island hopping thrill from one tree to another.

Shocked Island District Tabunganen including administrative region, Barito Kuala, South Kalimantan.

From the city of Banjarmasin, visitors can use the speed boat takes about 15 minutes or about 1.5 hours using kelotok.

Sydney Beaches Australia

2011-10-03T03:20:00.000-07:00

Sydney Aquarium Australia

2011-09-29T21:15:00.000-07:00

Port Campbell National Park True Holiday Experience australia

2011-09-28T21:42:00.000-07:00

Sauble Beach –Canada

2011-09-23T18:26:00.000-07:00

Hillside Beach Club, Fethiye Canada

2011-09-23T18:19:00.000-07:00

Cavendish Beach Canada

2011-09-22T22:30:00.000-07:00

amazing California Desert

2011-09-21T21:22:00.000-07:00

The natural Mountains of California

2011-09-20T18:06:00.000-07:00

California Beaches

2011-09-19T22:53:00.000-07:00

Bukit Kelam Nature Park Kalimantan Barat - Taman Wsata Alam Bukit Kelam Kalimantan Barat

2011-09-19T11:19:00.000-07:00

By the surrounding community, the existence of Dark Hill is associated with the legend of Beji and Tumenggung Marubai Bujang. Bujang Beji and Tumenggung Marubai is the head group of the fishermen in the State Sintang (Sintang capitals now). Bujang Beji Kapuas River and its control group, whereas the control group and their Marubai Tumenggung Melawi River.

Because of differences in fish catches, emerging malicious intent to shut the flow of Beji Bujang River Melawi with large stones. Then, he went to the Kapuas Hulu to lift a large stone located at the top of Mount Nanga Silat and took him into the River Melawi. However, at the junction of the Kapuas River and the River Melawi, the goddess of Khayangan rollicking laugh. When we looked up to find the origin of sound, without realizing it, he stepped on poisonous spines. Immediately, the stone which he endured regardless and then immersed in a place called Jetak.

According to legend, a large stone which was then immersed in Jetak slowly grew into a hill. Today, the hill known as Bukit Tenebrous, a unique and exotic tourist attraction which was greatly admired by domestic and foreign tourists. Dark Hill Named because the stones contained in the black hills.

See the uniqueness, exoticism, and rich biodiversity area of 520 hectares, the central government through Decree of the Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia Number 594/Kpts-II/92 on June 6, 1992, set it as the Dark Hill Nature Park.

A lively panorama of nature and natural, as well as the air is cool and fresh, making this kawasaan aptly chosen as the natural recreational purposes. Visitors can perceive the beauty of the panorama while strolling in the area, or while sitting relaxed in the shelter-shelter.

In this area, there are a variety of rare flora, such as meranti (Shorea sp), bangeris (koompassia sp), tengkawang (Dipterocarpus sp), numb-numb (podocarpusceae), orchids (archidaceae), and a giant bag semar.

A variety of rare fauna, such as sun bears (heralctus mayalanus), pangolin (sweet javanica), bats (hiropteraphilie), and kestrel (acciptiter badios), add to the attraction of this region.

For those who want to the top of hill, can skip a stone staircase that has a height of about 90 meters which is located to the west of Mount Dark. For those who dare and like the challenge of extreme, it can reach its peak with over steep cliffs.

At the top of the hill, there are natural caves, exotic and magical nuance in which there are many swiftlet. And, from the summit, visible dense tropical forests and green surroundings, the Kapuas River and the River City that flank Melawi Sintang, beauty Sintang city from a distance, and vast rice fields that extend beneath. When the rainy season, from this place also looks stunning waterfalls.

The height of this region ranges between 50-900 meters above sea level (asl) with a slope of between 15A-40A ° °, so that once the right to be a place to do sport kite flying and rock climbing. For cross-country sports enthusiasts, in this area there are trails that meander up into the woods with a heavy field. Visitors who want to swim and play tennis, in this area are also available a swimming pool and tennis courts that can be used every time. For visitors who want to enjoy this area at night, also provided a vast camping ground and safe.

In addition, here visitors can also see the longhouse (traditional house of Dayak) Ensaid Short and Long Ensaid which has distinctive architecture.

In this area each year held Gebyar Hill Dark Tour featuring various arts and cultural attractions of the local community, tourist exhibitions, fashion, folk games, and so forth.

Hill Nature Park is located in District Tenebrous Tenebrous Permai, Sintang District, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia.

Sintang is about 395 kilometers east of Pontianak, West Kalimantan provincial capital. From Pontianak to Sintang, visitors can board the plane, taxi, bus travel, public transport or private vehicles.

From downtown Sintang, Dark Natural Park Hill is about 19 kilometers to the east. The road to this area has been paved smooth and can be traversed by four-wheel vehicles, so visitors easy access by bus or private vehicle with travel time about 30-35 minutes.

After reaching the parking area, proceed by foot up the stairs to the area Dark Hill Nature Park. To facilitate visitors, the region has built a permanent tourist route that connects one attraction to another attraction.

In the area of Natural Park Hill Tenebrous there are various facilities, such as tourist information centers, tour guide, meeting halls, stage entertainment, board direction, camping ground, and hiking area,

Moreover, in this area there are also bus stations, large parking area and safe, food stalls, swimming pools, tennis courts, shelter, shelters, centers for souvenirs and souvenir, and toilets.

Visitors who want to stay no need to worry, because in this region there are inns and guesthouses in various types.

amazing East Coast Park, Singapore

2011-09-13T23:39:00.000-07:00

the great place of Sentosa Island, Singapore

2011-09-12T22:37:00.000-07:00

sensation on Changi Beach - Singapore

2011-09-12T00:55:00.000-07:00

Emirates Palace Hotel Abu Dhabi

2011-09-07T03:43:00.000-07:00

Waterfall gendang Banten - Curug Gendang Banten

2011-08-26T07:44:00.000-07:00

Trips to Pandeglang certainly not complete until they've been visiting the Waterfall gendang. Usually, after enjoying the beauty of Carita beach and explore the Nature Park Carita, visitors will try to enjoy the atmosphere, namely the gendang waterfall shower in a location not too far from both these attractions.

At first, the waterfall is about 170 meters above sea level (asl) and is derived from the upstream mountain springs are called Curug Citajur Panganjaran. However, because the waterfall-like sound with the sound gendang or drums, the local community later renamed gendang waterfall. That said, this gendang waterfall area was formerly used by the freedom fighters of Indonesia as a hiding place from the pursuit of the Dutch army.

gendang waterfall tourist attraction is a fusion of dense forest, the path winding, beautiful natural scenery, waterfalls and crystal clear. Natural conditions are such that it gives enough room for visitors to perform various activities.

The forest is lush and green, as well as various birds whistling ditingkahi, aptly chosen as a place to escape for a moment from the routine or just looking for inspiration. In this area, there are a variety of rare flora, such as teak (Tectona grandis), mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), African mahogany (Swietenia khaya antoteca), Bungur (lagerstromia speciosa), and so forth.

A variety of fauna, including wild boar (susvitatus), long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis), Javan (tachypitechus auratus), monitor lizard (Varanus salvator), python (python sp), bats (order Chiroptera), kestrel (Falco moluccensis), squirrel (tupaiidae), and eagle (spilornis cheela), can also be found here.

Meanwhile, the path is tortuous and sometimes up and down, and the cliffs and canyons on the left-right, would be the site coveted by lovers of cross country sports. When traveling through the back hills, visitors can see the green trees in the foothills, or enjoy the exoticism of the Sunda Strait and Mount Anak Krakatau in the distance.

Fatigue during the journey will be relieved upon arriving at the waterfall as high as 7 meters with a depth of 13 meters and 10 meters wide. Waterfall sound that sounds like drums and a clear pool of water that entice visitors to immediately throw themselves into it. Here, visitors can unwind and sultry with a face wash, foot baths, or shower as much. For visitors who want to test the nerve to jump off the cliffs of rock that sits at the top gendang waterfall.

gendang waterfall is located in District Carita, Pandeglang district, Banten Province, Indonesia.

From Jakarta, visitors can take the route Jakarta-Serang-Pandeglang-Carita-Labuan with a distance of about 160 kilometers. Meanwhile, from Bogor, Bogor can take route-Rangkasbitung-Pandeglang-Carita-Labuan with a distance of about 150 kilometers. From the highway Carita, gendang waterfall is about 2 kilometers, or about 3.5 kilometers from the Natural Park Carita. After reaching the parking area or gatehouse / postal charges, then the journey continues to gendang waterfall by walking about 1 mile.

Visitors who want to stay no need to worry because the surrounding area there are gendang waterfall home stay, guest house, and guesthouse with various types. The availability of a vast camping ground and can safely be used by visitors who want to enjoy this area with camping.

Here there are stalls that provide food and beverages, so visitors will not starve in the location of the waterfall.

Various other facilities, such as large parking area and safe, guardhouse, and toilets, there is also here.

Lake Tasikardi Banten - Danau Tasikardi Banten

2011-08-26T07:42:00.000-07:00

Tasikardi word is a combination of two syllables of the Sundanese, namely tasik and ardi which means an artificial lake. Historically, the lake was created during the reign Panembahan Maulana Yusuf (1570-1580 AD), the second sultan of the Sultanate of Banten. That said, the lake which covers five acres and the bottom was lined with brick tiles, the former, is the resting place of the sultans of Banten with his family.

At that time, the lake is also known as Kardi Situ has a dual function. Aside from being a reservoir of water from the River Cibanten used to irrigate rice fields, the lake is also used to meet the water supply for the family palace and the surrounding community. The lake water flowed into the palace Surosowon Tasikardi through pipes made of clay 2-40 inches in diameter. Before use, the lake water is first filtered and deposited in a special screening known as pengindelan abang (red filter), pengindelan white (white filter), and pengindelan gold (gold filtering).

Today, Lake Tasikardi, along the Great Mosque of Banten, Surosowon Palace, Palace Kaibon, Attacking the Old Market, Fort Speelwijk, and Vihara Avalokitesvara, enter the Site Banten Lama. The existence of these sites are located in Serang regency, in addition to a silent witness of the glories of civilization Sultanate of Banten in the past, is also a historical tourist destination that's fun. The travel agency managers have also resemble those sites in a special tour package, which is the Area Tourism Banten Lama.

Visiting Lake Tasikardi who supposedly never dry and never overflowing is somewhat special. Since visiting the lake, means the tourists have been visiting historical sites and attractions as well as charming. For historical sites, the existence of this lake are evidence of the Sultanate of Banten glories of civilization in the past. To measure time, create reservoirs or artificial lakes to irrigate agricultural land and meet the needs of water supply for residents is a brilliant breakthrough.

Meanwhile, as a tourist attraction, this lake is one of the recreation area is quite crowded with travelers, especially on weekends and other holidays. Lake water is calm and move to follow the wind, and lined shade trees surrounding it, aptly chosen as a pleasant place for recreation with family, or simply for inspiration. Nuance agrarian reflected from the vast expanse of rice fields that surround the lake, especially when entering the planting season or harvest, the more complete the appeal of this region. Travelers can enjoy the beauty of Lake Tasikardi of shade trees, shelter, shelters, or on a mat while lesehan for rent.

Moreover, this lake is home to many fish, so that tourists who love fishing can channel his hobby here. As for tourists who want to "merge" with the area lakes, camping at the camping ground can be extensive and safe located in this region.

If you are tired of being on the lake, you can go to an island that was once a place of the imperial family recreation. To reach the island covering an area of 44 x 44 square meters which is about 200 meters from the lake, tourists can rent a boat. On the island, can still be seen remnants of the Sultanate of Banten, such as water storage pond, pavilion, and the imperial family bathroom. There is also tipping-jungkitan, a sort of game for kids made of long irons, which is located next to the pavilion.

Ahead of the sunset, the exoticism of the lake which is a silent witness of the past glories of Banten is increasingly enticing tourists. Small birds that flew low on the shores of the lake and the occasional lake water grab, more established tirta how special attractions (water) is. Nuances can be perceived by the tourists from the edge of the lake or from a boat that cruised slowly over the lake.

The lake is located in the Village Tasikardi Margasana, District Kramatwatu, Serang regency, Banten province, Indonesia.

From the city of Serang, Banten province's capital, visitors can access the lake by riding public transportation Tasikardi Kramatwatu majors. Historic Lake is located about 6 kilometers west of Serang, or within about 3 miles southeast Palace Surosowon.

In the area of Lake Tasikardi there canteen and shops serving various needs of tourists, such as food, beverages, and equipment for fishing.

Various other facilities, such as the camping ground, parking lots, and boat rental services and mats, are also available here.

Karang Bolong Beach Banten - Pantai Karang Bolong Banten

2011-08-25T08:49:00.000-07:00

Karang Bolong beach is one of the attractions of the famous beach in Serang regency, Banten province. Unlike the other beaches in the province of Banten, such as Beach Anyer, Carita Beach, and Cape Coast Dimples are popular with beautiful beaches and charm of panoramic underwater, Karang Bolong Beach attraction lies precisely on a large rock holes located on its shores.

At first, the beaches are located in the main street Anyer-Carita is known as the Coral Suraga. The name is taken from Suryadilaga, people's names in ancient times sacred mandraguna who meditated in this place until his death. Although Suryadilaga had died long ago, people around the beach is convinced that he is still alive and living at the beach.

In subsequent developments, is slowly fading Suraga Coral name and renamed the Karang Bolong. This is due to the existence of a large rock in the middle perforated (perforated) and form an arch. One end of the reefs located on the waterfront, while the other end of the reef facing the open sea.

According to estimates by experts, there are holes in this rock because it eroded by the sea in a long time. But there is also the opinion, the rock was perforated as a result of the massive eruption of Krakatoa on August 27, 1883 AD

The attraction of this beach lies on the large rock the semicircular hole in the middle. In addition, there are also rock-rock is along the small beach. Therefore, peep the blue sea with waves that ripple after another from behind a rock with the hole is the main purpose of tourists visit this beach.

Large rock was also used as a tourist as a background for photos. While sitting on a rock-rock is one way small tourists enjoy this coastal region. The presence of rock-rock tiny tourists can also be used to find fish, snails, and shrimp in the cracks.

Meanwhile, white sand beaches are wide and sloping, as well as a stunning panorama of nature, make these places so special when visited with family or colleagues. Such a condition of beaches for tourists to give enough space to perform various activities, like sunbathing and making sculptures out of sand. Fine sand beaches are very supportive of tourists who want to exercise, like playing soccer and beach volleyball. Waves of the sea is relatively small to support tourists who want to swim and play waves.

Here also is available the rental boat and banana boat, so that tourists can enjoy the beach area is by boat and banana boat. For tourists who want to relax while enjoying the sea breeze blowing in breeze, can sit on a mat lesehan for rent. Besides enjoying the beaches a lot of rock reefs, fishing is one tourist destination visited Pantai Karang Bolong, because in this region there are different kinds of fish.

In the afternoon, exoticism Karang Bolong Beach increasingly felt. Tourists can enjoy the sunset (sunset) while relaxing in the tourist huts, gardens, shelters, shelter, and food stalls are found there. As for tourists who want to enjoy the charm of this beach from a different perspective, can rise to the top of the rock through a staircase located on the right and left sides.

At the top of the rock there is a small cupola reviewing and jungle. Winds off the sea breeze blowing on my face and hair and brings sensation for tourists who are top of the coral. From this cool place, tourists can also enjoy the charm of the Sunda Strait at dusk from a distance and ripple waves crashing romp rocks.

Administratively, Pantai Karang Bolong included in the Village area Karang Bolong, Anyer subdistrict, Serang regency, Banten province, Indonesia.

Jakarta-Karang Bolong Beach is about 140 kilometers and takes about about 2 hours. While the city of Serang, Banten province's capital, Karang Bolong beach is about 50 kilometers. From Jakarta, for travelers who use private vehicles, can take the route of Jakarta-Merak toll road and exit through the door of the East Cilegon. Then, proceed south down the highway with Anyer.

As for tourists who use public transportation, ride a bus to the Jakarta-Merak majors and fell in Cilegon. From Cilegon, proceed by bus majors Cilegon-Labuan and get off at Karang Bolong Beach. Various boards signpost here allows travelers to access the Karang Bolong Beach attractions.

For tourists who want to stay no need to worry, because in the area of Karang Bolong Beach are home stay, guesthouse, hotel, resort, cottages, and villas of various types. Here are also available camping ground, so it can be used by tourists who want to camp.

This beach area is also equipped with a network of optical filber to access the Internet and communication networks both local, long distance and international, so that tourists can establish communication and keep abreast of information.

Lined street hawkers and stalls along the beach tents, as well as restaurants, cafes, and restaurants offering a variety of menus, provide many options for tourists to eat foods that are in accordance with her wishes.

Various other facilities, such as tourist information centers, coast guard, parks, large parking area and safe, children's playground, swimming pool, tourist huts, shelter, shelters, centers for souvenirs and souvenirs, mat rental, as well as boat rental and boat speed, is also available here.

Cisadane River Banten - Sungai Cisadane Banten

2011-08-25T08:46:00.000-07:00

Cisadane River is one of the natural tourist destination located in Tangerang district, Banten Province. Rivers that have a length of about 80 km and sourced from the Mount Salak and Mount Pangrango, is a source of life for surrounding communities, such as for irrigation, industrial needs, and sources of drinking water.

Aside from being a source of life, this river also serves as the natural attractions and sports rafting. Cisadane river has several tributaries, namely Cisodong, Cibogo, Citempuan, Cianten, Cisidangbarang, and Cipanas, all of which empties into the Java sea.

Cisadane River is famous for its beautiful natural scenery. Along the riverbank there are a variety of verdant plants, unique rocks, garden to relax, dams Dutch heritage, and housing residents who lined up neatly.

For the beauty of natural landscapes along the river, visitors can do while exercising rafting. Sports rafting on the River Cisadane divided into two packages, ie packages amateur (for families) and adventur package (for the professional classes).

For the amateur packet, starting from the bridge Ciampea start and end in Kampung Pasir, with a mileage of about 7 miles and takes approximately 2 hours. As for the adventure package, starting from the DAM Balandongan start and end at Quarrying Sand Mountain Bluebird, Rancamaya village, South Bogor sub-district, with the distance about 12 km and takes approximately 3 hours.

Another specialty, visitors can also see Cisadane Festival held every year once, namely in June. In this festival, visitors can see the variety of entertainment and competitions, such as chole-chole race, dragon boat races, entertainment dangdut performances, puppet show, and others. In this river there is also an annual tradition, namely, bulk shampoo bath implemented in order to welcome the arrival of Ramadan.

Cisadane River is located in two regions of the province, the Province of Banten and West Java Province, Indonesia.

To get to the tourist sites Cisadane River, the trip can be started from Bogor and Terminal Station Freedom. If a visitor from Bogor Station, can hire a car or take a taxi at a rate of approximately Rp 30,000-Rp 35,000 (July 2008) and alight at Ciampea. Meanwhile, if the Terminal Independent, visitors ride the city transportation department Bantarkambing-Ciampea.

Natural attractions and Cisadane River rafting, there are several facilities, such as lodging, restaurants, parking area, where whitewater rafting equipment leasing, Waterway, and others. For tourists who rafting will get additional facilities, such as meals, snacks three times, young coconut, roasted corn, fire, insurance, and certificates.

For tourists who want a more complete public facilities, such as entertainment venues, cafes, restaurants, hotels, ATMs, Malls, and the Other, can pay a visit to the city of Tangerang.

Umang Island Banten - Pulau Umang Banten

2011-08-25T08:43:00.000-07:00

Since the first, with the means and motivations of each, every man doing tourist activities. For many, the recreation area which offers a variety of tourist destinations and various support facilities become the first choice to visit.

One of the popular recreation spot that meets the above criteria are Pulau Umang located in the Gulf of Wells, Wells district, Pandeglang district, Banten Province. Named Umang Island because there are so many animals found hermit / klomang (hermit crab), a type of animal that has a snail-like shells or houses. That said, the crab is an animal endemic to the island.

Although only inaugurated in 2004, this exotic tourist places have been equipped with various supporting facilities are complete and representative. Therefore, for those who want to enjoy the various tourist destinations and various support facilities in one location, Pulau Umang aptly chosen as a place of refreshment on the weekends or other holidays with family or colleagues.

An excursion to Pulau Umang somewhat special. Therefore, combining tourism and marine tourism beach resort is flanked by several well-known tourist destinations in the province of Banten, such as Ujung Kulon National Park and Carita Beach in the south, Cape Coast Dimples on the north, as well as Panaitan island and several small islands in the next west.

When traveling from the District of Wells quay towards Pulau Umang using motor boats, tourists will be amazed to see the blue sea, white sand, a beautiful beach panorama, and the green foliage from a distance. Arriving at Pulau Umang, tourists will be amazed by the breath of clean air and cool, as well as the surrounding natural charm nan lively.

For tourists who like to travel Tirta (water), the island is a variety of water games are fun and challenging, such as boating, surfing, jet skiing, banana boat, and snorkeling. Gusts of wind and sea waves are relatively small due to Pulau Umang located between the sea north and south of Java, so convenient to use for swimming or playing in the surf beach.

Here are also available a swimming pool located on the seafront, so aptly chosen by the tourists who want to swim in fresh water while enjoying the beautiful panorama of the beach. After swimming, tourists can try to package jacuzzy massage to stretch the tendons are tense and aching body.

In addition, spa packages are also available and the aromatherapy massages while listening to the waves. Various types of fish found in the waters surrounding the island is tourism, tourists who want to accommodate the desires of hobby fishing.

In addition, tourists can also enjoy the charm of this tourist area by sunbathing on the clean white sand, lounging under the shady trees, or view the location of the development of coral reef (coral reef).

Another activity that can be done by tourists is around the tourist area of 5 hectares with a walk. When traveling, tourists can see the wealth of flora and fauna, and enjoy the panoramic view of Pulau Umang from a perspective that is different.

As the days crawl afternoon, exotic region increasingly felt. Travelers can enjoy keeksotisannya while relaxing in resorts, cafes, tourist huts, and shelters. In front of each there is a gazebo inn suites located close to the beach. Usually, the gazebo is a favorite place for travelers to enjoy the charm of the sunset (sunset) and the Sunda Strait in the evening. For the dinner, the guests are offered two options, namely on the beach while listening to the waves or while listening to music and songs in a cafe.

As for visitors who have time to enjoy the atmosphere of excess and others, can visit the island of Omar which is located in the southeast of Pulau Umang. The beautiful island is accessible for about 10 minutes from Umang Island by renting a motor boat.

On this uninhabited island, visitors can enjoy a green and lush foliage of various types of trees, a beautiful beach panorama, underwater enchantment with various species of fish that swim in bergerombolan and lively coral reefs, and the various exciting water games.

Administratively, Pulau Umang entered in the District of Wells, Pandeglang district, Banten Province, Indonesia.

Umang Island in the tourist areas there are restaurants, cafes, and shops serving various needs of tourists, such as food, beverages and fishing equipment. Also available is an outlet that sells various souvenirs of the island is tourism, such as displays of shells, keychains, and T-shirts bearing the Pulau Umang.

For tourists who want to stay, can rent villas, bungalows, resorts, cottages and guesthouses with various types. Here too there is a vast camping ground and safe, so it can be used by tourists who want to camp.

Various other facilities, such as tourist information center, security, garden, swimming pool, gazebo, cottage, shelter, children's playground, boat rentals and boat speed, as well as other tourist rides, is also available here.

Ciberang River Banten - Sungai Ciberang Banten

2011-08-24T06:16:00.000-07:00

Ciberang River is one of the goals of nature tourism in Lebak district, Banten Province. River which has a width of 40-50 m and a depth of 1-20 m, sourced from the Mountains of Mist Banten Province, and is the source of life for the surrounding community.

Aside from being a source of life, the river has also become tourist attractions and sports arum rapids. Since December 1, 2007, the Governor of Banten, Hj. Queen Atut Chosiyah, SE, inaugurated this river as a tourist and sports activities arum rapids.

Ciberang River has the feel of beautiful natural scenery. On the banks of this river, there are a variety of trees, the cliffs are unique, and various forms of rocks. Moreover, in the vicinity of the river there are also areas of verdant rice fields and plantations.

All the scene is the main attraction for tourists who visit it. In addition to the beauty of natural scenery, the flow of river water tight Ciberang also suitable for rafting sport arum.

On the river, tourists can exercise arum rapids with the distance of about 10 km in less than 2.5 to 3 hours drive. For tourists who have sports experience arum rapids, the trip can be continued up to 14-15 km. During the arum rafting trip, tourists can also see the beauty of the natural scenery along the rivers.

Location arum rafting starts from Kampung Muara, the village of Banjar Sari, District Lebakgendong, and ended up in Kampung Leui Bujal, District Cipanas. River rafting on the Privileges arum Ciberang is a form of the terrain is varied: cliffs overhanging the river, dams are steep, and the rocks ahead. That there are many obstacles along the River Ciberang is like to invite the tourists to try the sport arum rapids.

Ciberang River is located in the village of Cipanas, District Cipanas, Lebak District, Banten Province, Indonesia.

In tourist areas there are lodging, food stalls, small mosque, parking area, play areas, trail tracking, and equipment leasing arum rapids. For tourists who berarum rapids, will get a dining facility, soft drinks, snacks, insurance, water games, and bathing.

the Natural Park (TWA) Carita Banten - Taman Wisata Alam Carita Banten

2011-08-24T06:10:00.000-07:00

At first, the Natural Park (TWA) Carita is a protected forest area. Given the very existence of potential for development of recreation areas, let alone supported by a lively panorama of nature and wealth of flora and fauna are diverse, the central government on June 15, 1978 by Decree of the Minister of Agriculture of the Republic of Indonesia Number 440/Kpts/Um/6/1978 set as Carita Natural Park with area about 95 hectares.

Dated June 4, 1980, forest management in Indonesia tourist entering a new phase. This policy is the realization of the Decree of the Director General of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia Number 330/Kpts/I/80 on June 14, 1978, in which Perhutanioffice appointed as the manager of TWA located on the island of Java, not to mention TWA Carita.

However, this policy applies only to 1990, due on June 4, 1990 the government revised the policy based on the Decree of the Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia Number 284/Kpts-II/1990. Following the decision, then drafted the Five-Year Work Plan Phase II as the basis for TWA is more focused and detailed.

TWA Carita somewhat special. In this area, collected some destinations and interesting attractions. In addition to tours and mountain forests, the area is aptly used as a tourist destination Tirta (water) and educational tours. The vast stretches of their area provide enough space for visitors to perform various activities.

For enthusiasts of forest and mountain tours, can perform various activities in the region, such as enjoying the beauty of natural scenery, photo hunting, and camping. Condition of paths winding through the woods and is supported by the contours of the terrain is challenging enough, certainly a shame if it is passed as it is by nature cross-sports lovers.

Meanwhile, for tirta travel enthusiasts are encouraged to visit locations around the waters contained within the region. Here, visitors can make the activities of fishing, boating around the surrounding area, or simply relax on the sand beach while searching for inspiration and unwind.

Collection of flora and fauna are so many great potential for the development of educational tourism. In this area, there are various wealth of rare flora, such as teak (Tectona grandis), mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), African mahogany (Swietenia khaya antoteca), Bungur (lagerstromia speciosa), and so forth. The presence of the garden experiments to develop shoots cuttings meranti (Shorea selanica) in the region, increasingly adds to the appeal TWA Carita.

If lucky, visitors can see the wealth of fauna, such as Tando (petaurista elegans), boar (susvitatus), long-tailed macaque (Macaca fascicularis), Javan (tachypitechus auratus), monitor lizard (Varanus salvator), python (python sp), bat , kestrel (Falco moluccensis), eagle (spilornis cheela), and various species of birds.

Once content to be in this place, visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of another by visiting Carita Beach and Waterfall waterfall drum is not too far away from Carita TWA region.

Administratively, the Nature Park entrance in the Village area Carita Talbot, District Labuan, Pandeglang district, Banten Province, Indonesia.

From Jakarta, there are three alternative routes to the Nature Park (TWA) Carita. First, the route Jakarta-Serang-Pandeglang Carita-Labuan-TWA with a distance of about 160 kilometers. Secondly, the route Jakarta-Serang-Cilegon-Anyer-Carita TWA with the distance about 170 kilometers. Third, the route Jakarta-Serang-Palima-Carita Batukuwung-TWA with the distance about 160 kilometers. Meanwhile, from Bogor, Bogor can take route-Rangkasbitung-Pandeglang Carita-Labuan-TWA with the distance about 150 kilometers. Travel through the routes can also be accessed by bus or taxi, both from Jakarta or from Bogor.

Visitors who want to stay do not have to worry about in the area of Natural Park there Carita home stay, guest house, and guesthouse with various types. The availability of a vast camping ground and can safely be used by visitors who want to enjoy this area with camping.

Various other facilities are also available here, such as tourist information center, guardhouse, forest research hall, mosque, parking area, playground for children, coupling, tourist huts, shelters, shelter, tennis courts, and boat rental services.

National Parks Ujung Kulon Banten - Taman Nasional Ujung Kulon Banten

2011-07-26T01:18:00.000-07:00

National parks located in Banten Province [first including West Java Province] is named Ujung Kulon because of its location at the western tip of Java island. This national park was developed as a regional nature reserve since the 1820s, or after the emergence of the idea of the scholars of the colonial Dutch East Indies who came to the island of Java to create a nature conservation area in Ujung Kulon.

Colonial scholars, mostly members of the Organization for Scientific Research in the Netherlands Indies are among the botanists, wildlife, geography, oceanography, and geology. Therefore, the discovery of this region is a land of gold for the development of their science.

Once anchored in the western peninsula of the island of Java, they see the beauty of nature, with various kinds of tropical plants and animals typical of the island of Java that they had never met before. They were on an expedition and exploration of nature in Ujung Kulon by documenting the [recording-recording], and collect everything that is considered foreign and important in their scientific heritage.

Finally, they were initiated to determine the area-which includes Mount Krakatau, the island of Panaitan, Handeuleum Island, and island-Peucang this as one of the domains of research and development of natural sciences in the Asia-Pacific.

Although their primary motivation is for the development of science, the colonial government considers their activities damage the ecosystem of Ujung Kulon area. As written in the records of colonial history, in addition to doing research, scholars are also doing the hunt-hunt against a variety of wildlife as an effort to increase collections of museums of science in their home countries and lasted up to tens of years [1853-1910].

Entering 1910, the Dutch East Indies colonial government issued a policy to protect the park today Ujung Kulon is increasingly getting damaged. Nevertheless, the activity of the destruction of ecosystems in the Ujung Kulon it persists until before the European War II broke out in 1939.

After the formation of the Republic of Indonesia [Indonesia] in 1945, Ujung Kulon area that had been dormant began to be considered again. In 1958 the government of Indonesia set this area as a nature reserve area, although have not worked seriously.

Forestry Department working on the proposed to UNESCO that the national park area is used as a world heritage site in the category of high rainfall forest in the lowlands the largest in Java. Finally, in 1992 Ujung Kulon National Park was inaugurated as a world natural heritage site by UNESCO. Today, this national park is under the management of the Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation.

When judging historically, Ujung Kulon is the oldest national park in Indonesia. This park is the forerunner of several national parks in Indonesia, such as Bunaken National Park in North Sulawesi or area of Gunung Leuser National Park in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and North Sumatra.

In addition to its historical value, this region has a core zone covering an area of approximately 120,551 ha which is divided into 76 214 ha of land and 44,337 ha of sea and rocky areas. Core zone that serves as a nature reserve and wildlife sanctuary has a variety of privileges, including species diversity of marine life, land, and endangered species.

Endangered species in question on one of them is the one-horned Javan rhinoceros [rhinoceros sondaicus] or commonly called bacusa. This rare animal is one hallmark of Ujung Kulon National Park with a population of around 50-60 degree tail. Other habitats with lower population [is less than 10 head] in Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam. Populations of animals that include a category of plants and animals are now endangered because of the actions of the collector horn [horn] rhino, but tourists can still see the form and their life here.

In this area, there are few and rare wildlife, such as deer, mancak, Java bull (bos javanicus), primates [monkeys and chimps], wild boar, rase lemurs, langurs (Presbytis cristata), gibon Java (Hylobates moloch), coyote (coun alpinus), the stone cat (felis bengalensis), tiger (Panthera trigis), suruli (presbity aygula), and 270 species of birds.

Another wealth of marine life, one of which is the beauty of the coral reefs are a source of food and refuge thousands of species of marine fish. Therefore, conservation of coral reefs to the attention of park managers. The message to be conveyed by the manager on tourists is the destruction of coral reefs is also a threat to the ecosystem of thousands of fish in the sea zone in the region of this national park.

Other property which is also a feature of this region is the growth of various tropical vegetation in the area of Ujung Kulon National Park, in the protected forest area in which there are mountains and islands. This national park has more than 700 species of plants in which at least 57 species of the total number included in the classification of rare plants in Java, even in the world.

Sustainability of these plants continue to be maintained because they influence the overall natural lestarinya, such as animal life, soil fertility, beauty area, and clean air from the influence of air pollution. Travelers will not only explore and enjoy the region's natural wealth with the very impressive, but can also learn how to respect nature.

Ujung Kulon National Park area into the district administration Wells, Pandeglang district, Banten Province, Indonesia. If the tourist from the city of Serang, Banten province capital, only takes about 2-3 hours overland journey by private car or bus along the road toward the District of interprovincial Well, Pandeglang (the eastern boundary of the park).

Tanjung Lesung Beach Banten - Pantai Tanjung Lesung Banten

2011-07-25T06:43:00.000-07:00

Talking about tourism in the coastal province of Banten, would not escape from the Beach Anyer and Carita Beach. Both beaches are indeed very famous beautiful natural panorama. However, there is one more beach that is not less lively and exotic when compared to both the beach, the Cape Coast Dimples.

Named Cape Coast Dimples because of its location in the form of land jutting into the sea like the end of the mortar, which is one of the tools used traditional society archipelago to pound rice.

The beach is located on the west Pandeglang, Banten, and has an area of about 150 hectares, was officially opened since mid-January 1998. Although relatively new, support facilities in the region is relatively complete and representative. Moreover, the Government has committed itself Pandeglang develop it as one of the leading marine leisure in Indonesia.

Beautiful natural panorama, white sand smooth, and the wind blowing softly, make the Cape Coast region Dimples feels so special when visited with family or colleagues. Gently sloping sand beach with an area up to 15 kilometers, giving enough space to tourists to carry out various activities, like making a sculpture out of sand, sunbathing, sports (beach soccer and beach volleyball), and so forth.

Outstanding beaches are not facing directly into the ocean off the wind and making waves this area is not too large, so that tourists can perform a variety of activities, such as swimming, boating, playing jetski, and snorkeling. Fishing is another interesting activity, since this region is home to many fish.

For tourists who desire to enjoy the wealth of underwater biological and charm, can rent diving equipment. With diving, tourists will be amazed at the lively coral reefs, colorful jellyfish, small snails with a shell that is unique, and the fish that swim romp on the coastline. As for tourists who want to learn how to transplant coral reefs, conservation can visit the location in the middle of the ocean.

Enchantment of the sun rising and setting of grounded calm sea and sunny sky background, as well as ditingkahi by sea birds flying overhead and the occasional grabbing of fish along the coast, increasingly confirmed how special this area. Tourists can perceive the beautiful moments from shelter-shelter, tourist huts, or from a boat that runs slowly on the beach.

When bored at the beach, tourists can visit the tourist villages predominantly works as a craftsman one-horned rhinoceros sculpture (typical fauna Banten) and beverages from the betel leaf, or to see the lives of fishermen in Kampung Cipanon.

As for tourists who want to enjoy the island keelokkan Liwungan, can rent a speed boat takes about 35 minutes from the fishing village Cipanon. On the island covering approximately 50 hectares and reputedly inhabited only by a couple, tourists can enjoy the exoticism of the Sunda Strait, the charm of the Son of Krakatoa, and charts fishermen flickering in the distance.

Dimples Cape Coast is located in the village of Tanjung Jaya, Kecamatan Panimbang, Pandeglang district, Banten Province, Indonesia.

From Jakarta, there are two alternative routes to Cape Coast Dimples. First, take the route of Jakarta-Merak toll road, then out through the toll gate of the East Serang. After passing the town of Serang, proceed towards the City Pandeglang and Labuan, and ends at Cape Coast Dimples.

Second, take the route of Jakarta-Merak toll road, then out through the tollgate of Cilegon. Then, proceed to the coast along the Anyer-Carita, then at Labuan, and ends at Cape Coast Dimples. Jakarta-Tanjung Dimples is about 160 kilometers with a travel time of around 2.5-3 hours away by bus or private vehicle.

Since mid-June 2003, access to the region is increasingly easy because of the local government has DAMRI operates three buses daily from the city of Serang, Banten province capital, to Cape Coast Dimples.

Visitors who want to stay no need to worry, because in the Cape Coast region there Lesung inns, home stay, guesthouse, hotel, villas, resorts, and cottages with various types.

Here, there are also shops, restaurants, and restaurants that provide a variety of menus. Special every Saturday night at the diner / restaurant along the beach, available seafood (seafood) named fresh barbecue.

This beach area is also equipped with a network of optical filber to access the internet and good communication networks and international long distance, so that tourists can establish communication and follow the development of the outside world.

Various other facilities are also available in the region, such as tourist information centers, coast guard, money changer, a large parking area and safe, banana boats, glass bottom boat, snorkeling, sea kayaking, mini golf course, swimming pool, fishing pond, park , shelter, shelter, telephone kiosk, playground for children, centers for souvenirs and souvenirs, as well as boat rentals and boat speed to surround the beach.

Sangiang Island Nature Park Banten - Taman Wisata Alam Pulau Sangiang banten

2011-07-24T09:17:00.000-07:00

Visiting Sangiang Island Nature Park is like the adage "once a rowing boat, two of the three islands exceeded". The area is known as the Seven Wonders of Bantam (Seven Wonders of Banten) combines natural attractions, historical, and scientific tours. So, other than as an interesting tourist attractions, the area is also fertile ground for research and development of living resources for scientists, students, students, and even the general public.

Previously, Sangiang Island Nature Reserve is an area based on the Decree of the Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia Number 112/Kpts-II/1985 on May 23, 1985 with a total area of approximately 700.35 hectares.

However, given its strategic geographical location and abundant biological wealth, the central government and then set it as the Island Nature Park Sangiang based on the Decree of the Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia Number 698/Kpts-II/93 on October 12, 1993.

The area which has an area of about 1420.35 hectares, consisting of an area of 700.35 hectares of land and marine parks covering 720 acres.

The air is cool and fresh, the trees are green and leafy, as well as a wide ditingkahi by the chirp of birds, making Sangiang Island Nature Park just once selected as an exciting place for recreation with family or colleagues.

In this area, there are a variety of rare flora, such as sea pine (casuarina equisetifolia), sea dadap (erithrina variegata), bayur (Pterospermum javanicum), ketapan (Terminalia catappa), nyamplung (callopphyllum inoplhylum), api-api (avicenia sp), sea hibiscus (Hibiscus tiliaceus), walikukun (actinophora fragrans), and so forth.

A variety of rare fauna, such as the langur (trchyptus auratus), monkeys (Macaca fascicularis), bobcat (felis bengelensis), porcupine (Hystrix bachura), swiftlet (Collocalia vulvanorum), bluwok birds (ibis cinereus), egrets furious (egretta sacra) , egrets buffalo (ardeola speciosa), egrets iron (threskiornis aethopica), kestrel (elanus hypoleucus), and the python (python reticularis), is also easy to find in this area.

On the northwest side and the southern island of Sangiang, as well as along the coast and Mount Gede Bath Stone, a tourist area and the nature of challenging and exciting.

A broad region and is supported by a variety of terrain contours, giving enough space for visitors to perform various activities, like sports cross country, climbing mountains, down valleys, biking, camping, photographing, and enjoy the panoramic beaches and steep ramps.

For scuba diving enthusiasts, snorkeling, sunbathing, fishing, boating, and see the beauty of coral reefs and marine parks with a glass bottom boat, it is recommended to visit the area of Tanjung Raden, Legon Waru, and the southern ocean waters contained within the Pulau Sangiang. From this region, were also seen passing the ferry-Bakauhuni Peacock and bustle merchant ships on the waterfront Cilegon.

To enjoy historical tours, visitors can visit the area around the Navy Pos. There, visitors can still see remnants of the second world war, such as cannon and bastion of Japanese troops from the advancing Allied armies.

Meanwhile, various property ecosystems such as coral reefs, mangrove forests (mangroves) and coastal forests, a fertile ground for research and development of natural sciences, as well as scientifically interesting sights.

Sangiang Island Nature Park is located in the Village Cikoneng, District Anyer, Serang regency, Banten province, Indonesia.

From the city of Serang, Banten province capital city, visitors can take a bus or private vehicle to the direction of Cilegon. Then, the journey continues to Anyer, and stop at the Coast region in the Village Cikoneng Manuk. From Coast Manuk, proceed by boat or motor boat to the island Sangiang takes about one hour.

In the area Sangiang Island Natural Park there are also many other facilities, such as tourist information centers, tour guide, guard station, the ranger, a vast camping ground and safe, guest house, rental equipment for diving, dock, and boat rentals and boat speed to around the island Sangiang.

Anyer Beach Banten - Pantai Anyer banten

2011-07-22T21:33:00.000-07:00

Anyer Beach is widely known as an attractive tourist spot since the 1980s. Existence as one of the Seven Wonders of Bantam (Seven Wonders of Banten) and the location is not too far from Jakarta, making this region incarnated as one of the favorite tourist attraction today.

Moreover, the Government of Serang and Banten Provincial Government has committed to develop into a leading maritime tourism in Indonesia. This is proven by the various support facilities are relatively complete and representative in the region.

From shore, visitors can enjoy panoramic ocean blue background sky is also blue foot. Wide sand beaches and clean comfortable making this region used to perform activities of sunbathing and making sand sculptures, or doing sports activities, such as beach volleyball and beach soccer.

Water clear and clean sea is very supportive of the activities of visitors who want to swim or dive. Anyer beach ocean waves are relatively large and is home to many fish, so the proper arena once used for surfing and fishing area.

Enchantment of sunrise and sunset, sea birds flying overhead and the occasional grabbing fish along the coast, increasingly confirmed how special this area. Visitors can perceive the beautiful moments from shelter-shelter, park, tourist huts, or from a boat that runs slowly on the beach.

When bored on the beach, visitors can enjoy the beauty of Anyer beach panorama from the top of the lighthouse is located on the area. Visitors can also rent a bike for around Anyer beach area, looking for interesting objects to be photographed.

Anyer beach is within the administrative District of Anyer, Serang regency, Banten province, Indonesia.

Jakarta Anyer beach is about 160 kilometers takes about two hours. While the city of Serang, Banten province capital, Anyer beach is about 35 kilometers. From Jakarta, visitors can take the Jakarta-Merak toll road and exit via the motorway Cilegon West. Then, proceed towards the direction of Anyer. Various signpost easier for visitors to reach the site, either by bus or private vehicle. Visitors can also access Anyer beach by train from Jakarta to Merak majors.

For those who want to stay no need to worry, because at Anyer beach area there is a home stay, guesthouse, hotel, resort, cottages, and villas of various types.

This beach area is also equipped with a network of optical filber to access the internet and good communication networks and international long distance, so that visitors can establish communication and follow the development of the outside world.

Lined street vendors and stall tents along the beach, and restaurants and restaurants that offer a variety of menus, provide many options for visitors to eat the food in accordance with her wishes.

Various other facilities are also available in the region, such as tourist information centers, tour guides, lifeguards, park and secure parking area, playground for children, sunbathing arena, where swimming, camping ground, tourist huts, shelters, shelter , center for gift and souvenirs, diving equipment rental, bike rental, as well as boat rentals and boat speed.

Dreamland beach bali - Pantai Dreamland Bali

2011-07-14T21:55:00.000-07:00

The beach is not only breathtaking in Bali Kuta or Sanur. Another one who started ogled by domestic and foreign tourists is Dreamland Beach. Yes, the name of this beach is presenting all dream about the beauty of the beach. Starting from the expanse of white sand, until the waves are rolling large is perfect for surfing (surfing).

Not only that, this beach is also located behind a hill, so the landscape since it was first laid down this hill so beautiful. Exotic region is also quite close to the object of religious tourism in the Mount Pecatu, namely Luhur Uluwatu Temple which had been built since the 11th century AD.

The existence of `Dreamland 'actually save less savory stories behind the building. At first, this coastal region merupaan populated poor areas by income from farming on land that is barren. Southern region of Bali Island is known as a barren limestone hills.

But in the early 1990's, began the construction project of this region by PT Bali Pecatu Graha (BPG). PT BPG began to buy up 900 acres of land to be transformed into expensive resort with the name `Beautiful` Pecatu resort.

Unfortunately, the land acquisition process was not smooth sailing. Most of the land freed with a very low price, not even a little unpaid. In June 1996, the villagers began to demand their right to Pecatu DPRD Bali, and in January 1997 to members of the National Commission on Human Rights (Komnas HAM) in Denpasar.

But their demands are not getting results, while the BPG project runs smoothly. Although land acquisition was forced upon them, ultimately the citizens Pecatu BPG project hope someday can ensure their future.

Certainly no longer as a poor farmer, but a part in the business of tourism services. That is why the region is named `Dreamland ', the land of dreams.

On the economic crisis that led to the Reformation in 1998, making travel BPG project runs faltered. Until at length the various amenities and facilities that have successfully built eventually managed by the residents.

With the appeal of the beach, no less with Kuta Beach, a tourist attraction in the coastal village of Pecatu is able to become one of the farm income for its citizens.

Dreamland beach location is quite unique. Visitors to this beach will be amazed when he got off of the vehicle and walked to the top of a steep cliff in the village of Pecatu. Stretch of white sand that stretches seat equipped with beach umbrellas, the waves are big enough, and the surfers who are cool waves crashing into `good` opening menu to be seen. No wonder the beach is also nicknamed Dreamland New Kuta, because its appeal is considered to equal the most famous beach on the island of Bali.

From a high cliff, tourists can down the stairs towards Dreamland Beach. In contrast to Kuta or Sanur beach, Dreamland area is relatively quiet, making it quite comfortable to enjoy the natural atmosphere that exists. You do not have to worry about being chased merchants such as souvenirs or a masseur at the other beaches in Bali.

Perhaps the price is quite expensive, but it will certainly be worth the pleasure of sunbathing while enjoying the coconut ice or watch the surfers to try out its capabilities.

Above the expanse of white sand, tourists can stroll, play sand, play beach volleyball, or hold a variety of fun games with friends or family. Coral cliffs on the beach presents a view of the recesses of the amazing limestone.

Its location under the barrier reef is also a place that is quite right to watch the sun tenggeam (sunset). In the rainy season, the cliffs will be filled with grass and shrubs, so it seems like a stretch of savanna.

If you want to swim, you can immediately plunged into the sea. The area is still beautiful beach with very clear water. However, travelers who can not swim are advised not to bathe, because the waves on the beach is famous for large enough so that tourists can be dragged into the middle of the Sea. The high waves at Dreamland Beach is currently one of the surfers paradise for domestic and foreign tourists.

Dreamland Beach at the southern end Pecatu Village, District of South Kuta, Badung regency, Bali province, Indonesia.

Dreamland beach area adjacent to the one of heaven Sad Pura (temple buffer shaft of the wind in Bali), namely Luhur Pura Uluwatu. To arrive at Dreamland Beach, from Kuta Beach, tourists can head Pecatu through Jimbaran Village, with travel time about 30 minutes.

From the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park, can be reached by traveling about 20 minutes. While from the Ngurah Rai Airport, Bali or from Denpasar, it takes + 45 minutes to Dreamland Beach. If tourists do not use private vehicles, travelers can utilize the services of travel agents or travel agents, tourist buses, taxis or rental cars and motorcycles.

Preparation of the roads out of the country or international travel by saving

2011-07-14T02:43:00.000-07:00

Who does not want to travel abroad but can be cheaper or could be tailored to the budget? before someone is planning to travel far / out of the country, it needed a thorough planning is done from the distant days that everything can run smoothly, problem of the cost of all services delivered to a trusted Tour and Travel.

But along passage of time and technological developments it is increasingly plane ticket reservations easy. In modern times we have brought to something that is almost instantaneous through technology.

If we look past some of the reservations have started to switch to Internet / online and live even including hotelpun already using technology to book online as well. Thus we can undergo a one comparison and choose the appropriate with the budget or in accordance with our wishes.

But to be in accordance with the budget / our desires, we must do the planning and research, planning the trip safer and smoother when compared suddenly. Especially in the high season, months of vacation, might have reached the destination country but did not get a hotel / inn.

Okay, I'll try to give some input to the preparation will be done if the someone wants to exit the country. So the most ideal time to planinng / plan is a months before departure.

What is done in a month? why it took a month? what could be faster? ll of that may depend on our knowledge of travel, depending on the period / month vacation or not, and depending on how many people who want to travel.

Here is a preparation for travel in accordance with the budget or desire:

1. There is already a destination to where. For example, to Singapore or Malaysia. and specify When it goes

2. PASPORT, did you have a passport?

3. If the letters already equipped all, it means it's safe, just go 3 points important that AIRCRAFT, HOTEL and LOCATION.

5. If you go without a budget first and then find the location of the hotel looking for. if you go with the budget first and then look for hotels looking for locations. But not absolutely have to so.

6. Determination Airfare and Hotel must be the same, because it determines when we arrive can directly check-in. So we no longer need to get off the plane carry bags are still looking for a hotel. I could have used up all day only to find hotel

7. How to get / booking ONLINE TICKET and HOTEL ONLINE: try open ttp://www.map.google.com type in the country eg Singapore Merlion statue, for example to search for cheap airline tickets for example http://www.airasia.com or http://www.tigerairways.com or will be looking for cheap hotels http://www.agoda.com or http://www.booking.com eg,.

8. Time for Booking airline tickets online then you prepare PASSPORT, CREDIT CARDS, and identity card all persons who wish to go.lakukan checks repeatedly while charging

9. When booking hotels online buth passports and credit cards. Both planes and hotels systemnya is pay by creditcard first. Used quite a creditcard and anyone can / should not be the registrant have. If the passport and identity card compulsory respectively.

10. after all in print all the evidence aprrovalnya, Save the fine. When the DO NOT FORGET TO BRING Airport.

no longer an optional extra

-Before you prepare to travel the currency in question, change it in foreign exchange. how much? yes ... you are the appropriate bag:)

- Create a list of people who will want us to buy something there would be

- Do not forget to take medication for those who are less fit, or take drugs commonly needed

- Take noodle cups / instant noodles, who knows his food in the area are not suitable for you / if the night seemed hungry when the food was expensive and you can use the stock that you have been brought before

- Bring a jacket, coats if cool place especially if the winter / snow [need note unseasonably] applies to the 4 seasons

- Bring the kids will use equipment such as rolling the child / children dolls / toys that they use

- Take the camera / camcorder / battery backup / charger mobile phones and accessories

Congratulations on vacation and have fun

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TIPS for the FIRST TIME traveling abroad

Planning a trip abroad certainly different from traveling within the country. Before departing, read these tips first so that your trip more enjoyable.

1. Passport and Visa

Passport:

To go abroad you definitely need a passport. The process of making passports usually varies from 5 days to 10 days. Make sure you set aside enough time to make a passport before your scheduled departure. Note: the name on the passport must same as the name on the tickets you ordered.

Visas:

Some countries other than ASEAN countries require visa before departure if You want to travel to his country. The process of making a visa could take fastest 3 day or can be up to 2 months. Just check the embassy website is meant to get more complete information. See also other requirements necessary for obtaining a visa such as account balance sufficient number or letter of the company.

2. Moment Fit To Visit A State

Do not let your visit be memorable because you choose the wrong time. On the great days that are celebrated by the majority of citizens, such as Chinese New Year or Lebaran could be a lot of tourist attractions or shops are closed.

On the other hand, visit a country when there is a certain big celebration could be advantageous because You can enjoy a rare moment or a different atmosphere.

On special days as well many stores will hold special discounts. Travelling in the high season from June to August are also best avoided for those who want to frugality. Usually hotels and plane will set a higher price.

3. Currencies

Make sure you swap the currency of the country you're going before you go abroad. More profitable to change money at home than in your destination country. If You are not sure how much will be spent, redeem some of your money with your eyes money that is more neutral as the U.S. dollar.

4. Carriage of Goods

Prohibition Default: Learn the provision that allowed the maximum amount of money taken and prohibitions goods should be brought in each country. Such provisions could vary in accordance with state policy. To you who smoke, many countries put restrictions on the number of cigarettes or completely prohibit you bring cigarettes.

Some countries also imposed a ban for foodborne wet or noodles. Personal luggage: For overseas travel to the maximum fluid brought to the cabin or handcarry generally is 10ml per container with a maximum of 1 liter.

For mothers who carrying infants, are allowed to bring milk / milk with the maximum number of 90ml. If you must bring other liquids in bulk, such as perfume, input in the luggage to be stored in airplane luggage.

Clothing: Noteworthy is on what season you visit a country. Do not get you too much to bring shorts when the country you are visit is experiencing winter. Also select the clothes are comfortable and easy absorb perspiration for comfort your outing. Do not forget to bring one outfit Formal enough who know you will be visiting a fancy place or event official.

5. Departure hours

Well, now you're ready to go. If you want to travel comfortably, be sure to arrive at airport two hours prior to departure. The first thing you should do is go to counter to check in accordance with the airline and your flight department. Make sure your passport already contains the destination country visa if required. Do not forget to also note the heavy luggage not to exceed the applicable regulations in each passenger.

If your plane trip is long enough, make sure you set aside some change of clothes in the bag would you take it to the aircraft cabin. After that you can go straight to the immigration counter to continue the journey. In Your flight departure card will be distributed to be filled with data in accordance with profile and plan your trip.

Make sure the card is already filled before you land on country of destination. If the plane does not distribute the card, you can find it before You entered the immigration counter at the destination. Make sure you already know where the place live and your goals to facilitate the examination.

6. Telecommunications and Credit Cards

Almost all GSM Postpaid cards can be used abroad. Some require advance registration. Make sure you have to register at least 1 week before you leave if you want to use your GSM card. For prepaid cards, usually no minimum amount required pulses. You can check to each provider to requirements.

Do not forget to also check your mobile phone roaming costs so as not to shock when looking at the bill. If you intend to stay long enough in a country and will do a lot of contacts phone, you better buy a local sim card in the country.

Credit card master cards and visas generally can be used in almost all countries, check with your card issuer for the costs of what is likely to emerge and the prevailing exchange rate.

7. Getting Around

What mode of transportation that will be used in place of destination depends on the travel budget You. To have unlimited budget can rent a car or take a taxi anywhere. As for the tight budget can ride public transportation or walk to the distance are quite close.

Make sure you use comfortable footwear. When you land on airport destination country, do not forget to take a map that is usually reserved for the tourists. For those who want to use public transportation, some countries have a tourist pass for the your convenience when traveling.

Tourist passes are usually used as much and apply within a specified period. Such information is generally available on the site tourism of each country. If no, you can ask at the tourist information you can find at the airport or major tourist attractions.

Bali's Botanical Gardens eka - Kebun Raya eka karya bali

2011-07-12T01:56:00.000-07:00

Island of Bali has always been synonymous with Kuta Beach and Tanah Lot. Most of the tourists who visited Bali taking the time to stop the two places. In fact, apart from Kuta and Tanah Lot, there is another tourist attraction which unfortunately be missed when visiting this island. The tourist attraction is the Botanical Garden "Eka Karya" Bali, also known as Bedugul Botanical Gardens because it is located in Bedugul area.

Bali's Botanical Gardens is one of four botanical gardens in Indonesia, namely the Bogor Botanical Gardens, Botanical Gardens Cibodas, and Botanical Gardens Purwodadi. Of the four botanical gardens in Indonesia, the Bali Botanical Gardens is a botanical garden with the youngest age - 51 years old this year - and the only botanical garden founded by the sons and daughters of the region without the intervention of the colonial Dutch.

The creation of Bali's Botanical Gardens originated from the idea of Prof. Ir. Kusnoto Setyodiwiryo (Director of the Center for Investigation of Nature which doubles as the Head of the Botanical Gardens of Indonesia) and I Made Park (Head of the Institute for Nature Conservation and Preservation) to establish a branch outside the botanical gardens in Java.

After going through a long process, finally chosen Bali as the location of the new botanical garden. Right on 15th July 1959, Prof.. Ir. Kusnoto Setyodiwiryo Bali inaugurated the Botanical Gardens. Eka Karya own name proposed by I Made Park. "Eka" means one, while the "work" means work. So, Eka Karya Botanical Rebun can be interpreted as the first established on the hard work of Indonesia after independence.

Area Bali Botanical Gardens located at an altitude of 1250-1450 m above sea level with temperatures 18-20 degrees Celsius. At first, the botanical garden which has a typical collection of dry upland crops was founded with the aim of collecting needle-leaved plants (gymnosperms) from around the world. However, at this botanical garden development becomes ex-situ conservation of plants of tropical mountainous eastern Indonesia such as Bali, Nusa Tenggara, Sulawesi, Maluku and Papua.

Currently Bali Botanical Gardens has a collection of plants reaching 2171 and 18,494 species of plant species. The number is growing from year to year. In addition, Bali Botanical Gardens also has special collections such as orchids, cacti, ferns, aquatic plants, medicinal plants, ceremonial plants, roses, and begonias.

In fact, for begonias, Bali Botanical Gardens is one of the botanical garden which has the largest collection of begonias in the world with more than 200 types. This makes the Botanical Garden of Bali as a central collection of begonias and development in Indonesia.

Concept promoted by the Botanic Garden Bali is very different from the concept of other botanical gardens in Indonesia. Botanical Gardens Bali not only as a center of plant conservation, but more than that, the Botanical Gardens Bali is also a blend of natural forests and traditional Balinese closely with cultural values. Arguably Bali's Botanical Gardens is a symbiosis of ancient sites, indigenous medicine, architecture, and old literature.

Upon entering the Botanical Gardens area of Bali, you will find the main gate of the temple-shaped moment (split) as they are commonly encountered in pretending to the island. After that, along the Boulevard Ramayana you will be treated to exotic scenery that contains the old literary discourse.

There is a fabric of the story of Ramayana is presented through a row of nine large-sized statues. On both sides of the statues lined up rows of kana red flowers against a background of green grass and thick forest in the distance.

The uniqueness of the garden is the Garden Kingdom of Bali Panca Yadnya 5.53 ha area, with a collection of plants commonly used as building materials, decoration temple, offerings, and activities of other religious ceremonies. This shows how eloknya harmony created between the Botanical Gardens Balinese Hindu culture.

In addition to Panca Yadnya Park, in this region there are also Garden Usada which has about 300 kinds of nutritious plants in traditional medicine systems of Bali. Tourists visiting this place can also learn about the efficacy of each of these plants. Inside this botanical garden tourists will also find Herbarium Baliense Hortus Botanicus, Rose Garden, Orchid Garden, Garden Cyathea (fern), Greenhouse Cactus, Pura and Pura Batu Meringgit Terate Bang.

There are many activities you can do during this visit the botanical garden. Entourage family would usually sit on the green grass while watching their children running to and fro. You who love adventure can try out various games high ropes are available in the region.

For those of you who want to take a walk down this botanical garden, the Botanical Gardens Bali managers have divided the route into several pathways, namely the yellow line, purple line, red line, blue lines, and lines of birds.

Yellow Line starts from the moment the main gate of the temple. After that you will pass through the paved roads, trails, meadows and the occasional road. Along the path you'll see a yellow pine tree that hosts Pandak for other plants such as ferns and orchids, a collection of ceremonial plants (betel leaf, jasmine, wood dadap, turmeric, etc.), carrion flower, pandanus plants, Stone Temple Meringgit, as well as statues of Ravana and Jatayu Sculpture Kumbakarna Game. Yellow Line route is circular, so the trip will end back at the main door where you entered.

Purple Line are provided for you orchid lovers. Because, along the purple line is you will find various collections of orchids and cactus collection. Orchids are not only from Indonesia, but there are also orchids of North America and South America. Most of the orchids that bloom throughout the year with striking colors like red, purple, orange, or orange. If you're lucky, you'll find black orchid flowers are very famous.

Red Line is the line that passes through the plant collections of traditional Balinese society. Plant collections are divided into several types, ie, edible plants, medicinal herbs, cooking herbs, plant fibers that can be used as clothing, plants that can be used as building materials, and plants used for ceremonies. In addition, you will also pass a unique traditional Balinese house.

Blue Path is the path with cobbled streets that surround the collection of ferns. There are ferns that reach 200 kinds of nails maidenhair ferns, tree nails, nail rane, nail nests, and other species. On the blue line there is also a very ancient ferns that nails the elephant's trunk.

Avian Path is the path that is designed in such a way so that you can see birds in their habitat directly. There are various types of birds you will encounter in this region such as Australian honey-sucking birds, swallow bird cow, cuckoo bird, Scaly-breasted Javanese, birds and orioles.

After tired of walking, visited yourself to stop for a moment to Ulun Danu is located on the shores of Lake Beratan. The atmosphere of peace and calm that is in place it will be able to erase all your tiredness and fatigue. In addition, you can also stop by the cafe which is located not far from the Garden Usada.

Bali's Botanical Gardens eka is located in the region, or rather in the Village Candikuning, Baturiti District, Tabanan, Bali, Indonesia.

Access to the Botanic Garden Bali is relatively easy because the place can be reached by car or motorbike. Bali's Botanical Gardens is located 60 km north of Denpasar and can be reached within 1.5 hours. While from Singaraja is only about 30 km to the south. You ride public transportation is not recommended because of its existence a little and erratic schedule.

Bali Botanical Garden is open starting at 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. PST. Some areas like the garden of orchids, cacti and begonias will close early due to security reasons. The garden is open every day. Holidays would only be made on the day of Nyepi.

Bali Botanical Garden has a range of facilities and support to provide convenience to tourists. Facilities include: meeting room Nayaka Loka, Ulun Danu, building information centers, cooperatives, souvenir booths, plant sales booths, cafes, and libraries. Library at the Botanical Gardens Bali has a complete collection of books in the fields of botany, agriculture, gardening, computers, newspapers, and magazines.

In addition to lodging, manager of Bali's Botanical Gardens also provide outbound programs that the degree of difficulty adjusted to the age of the participants. To be eligible for this outbound program, you can contact the manager directly. As for the general group of students and tourists who want to know about the ins and outs of the botanical gardens, you can contact the manager to get the services of tour guides. You can also choose the language to use, Indonesian or English.

At the end of the visit, you can stop for a moment the market is located on the left Candikuning Denpasar-Singaraja road, near the entrance area of the botanical gardens. In this market you can buy souvenirs in the form of fresh fruits, vegetables, ornamental plants, and the sharing of souvenirs as proof that you have a tour to Bedugul area.

tirta Tanjung Benoa Bali - tirta Tanjung Benoa bali

2011-07-06T22:57:00.000-07:00

Who would have thought, Tanjung Benoa area once known as the slums, has now become the most comprehensive maritime tourism in the island of Bali. Yes, on the beach adjacent to the Nusa Dua area, now has become the center of a wide range of water sports, ranging from the jetski, parasailing, scuba diving, snorkeling, to flying fish.

Various tourism facilities tourist named Marine Recreation Benoa Tirta (BMR) has also been equipped with five-star hotel and restaurant facilities of international standard.

Twenty-five years ago, Tanjung Benoa is a fishing village slums and poor. If the first people rely solely on income from farming and fishing sober, now they are relatively better off with the greatest income from tourism services.

This major change stems from the construction of the project area of Bali Tourism Development Corporation (BTDC) is located adjacent to the Tanjung Benoa in the 1980s. BTDC is a prestigious project to build a variety of tourism facilities in southern Bali, including building 12 five star hotels and five-plus.

Originally, the area of Tanjung Benoa is projected as one of the residential area for employees who work in the region BTDC. However, it turns out the investors got interested to develop this area as the location of the star hotels, so people began to realize Tanjung Benoa to take part in developing this area as a tourist destination.

In 1996 established the Committee of Tanjung Benoa which aims to develop and promote this new tourist destination. The committee also began to set the environment, provide education and awareness of citizens to slowly transform the rundown neighborhood to be clean and beautiful.

Employers hotels and other tourist services are incorporated in Tanjung Benoa The Committee also proposed the government to build a sidewalk along the main road of Tanjung Benoa. The result, major roads in Tanjung Benoa now looks clean and tidy, so that tourists can comfortably walk down the main streets.

Thanks to hard work, now residents of Tanjung Benoa is recorded as a people with incomes above the average of other communities Badung regency. Residents of Tanjung Benoa much absorbed into a variety of tourism services industry, ranging from hotels, restaurants, cleaners, to escort tourists in different tourist attractions on offer water.

Tanjung Benoa area is a coastal region in the Southeast tip of the island of Bali. The location is quite gentle with a calm waves make this area very suitable for a variety of water sports. In these places tourists can try a variety of challenging water sports such as jetski, parasailing, bana boating, snorkeling, scuba diving, glassbottom, to visit the island turtle (Turtle Island).

Various water games are usually started at 8 to 12 o'clock noon. Each game will be guided by experienced instructors that will provide assurance of safety and convenience for travelers.

Another way to enjoy the underwater beauty of Tanjung Benoa is by boarding the ship that has been modified using a clear glass bottom (glass bottom boat). Usually the glass bottom boat is a package tour to Turtle Island (Turtle Island).

On the way to Turtle Island, tourists can see the diversity of animals under the sea through the clear glass was like seeing a giant aquarium. Travelers can also deliver pieces of bread as food to play with these colorful fish.

Satisfied to enjoy the underwater scenery, tourists will be invited to Turtle Island. On the island is still beautiful, tourists can see the turtle, the eggs are dieram, eggs have hatched, the turtles small, until the turtles are all grown up and ready to become a new parent.

Turtles are not just one type, but there are several types. Some of them also have over 35 years with a large enough size. On Turtle Island there are also other animals such as birds, bats, snakes, monkeys, and others are relatively benign so it can be touched or photographed by visitors. In this island has been fitted with a gallery that sells a variety of souvenir replicas of wood or turtle rock.

Marine Recreation Travel Benoa Tirta (BMR) is located in the village of Tanjung Benoa, Tanjung Benoa district, Badung regency, Bali province, Indonesia.

Tanjung Benoa is located on the Southeast tip of the island of Bali. Tourist area can be reached by traveling + 20 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport, Denpasar, Bali by taxi or rental car.

Of the other attractions, Tanjung Benoa is within about 35 minutes from Kuta Beach and 10 minutes from Sanur beach. For the purposes of transportation to tourist resorts in Bali, travelers can take advantage of tourist buses, travel agents, taxis, rental cars and motorcycles as well, because public transport has not been widely available.

In Tanjung Benoa are small kiosks that sell snacks and drinks packaging. On Turtle Island too, tourists need not worry if you need food or drink, because on the island are found many food and drink vendors. In Tanjung Benoa also available seats that can be used by tourists for relaxation.

After playing on the beach, tourists can take advantage of the changing room there is lots on the beach. Tanjung Benoa area has been equipped with a variety of accommodations and facilities of international standard, such as the one star hotel up to five-star restaurant serving local food to international food Balinese. In this area also have available berbakai souvenir kiosk, mini market, as well as facilities for the Spa.

West Bali National Park - Taman Nasional Bali Barat

2011-07-01T19:29:00.000-07:00

History of West Bali National Park (TNBB) began on March 24, 1911, when a biologist from Germany, Dr. Baron Stressman, landed in the area around Singaraja because Maluku Expedition II ship that is damaged host. Stressman baron living in the area for three months. Through research unintentional, Baron Stressman find rare endemic bird species, namely the Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) in Bubunan Village, about 50 km from Singaraja.

Subsequent research conducted by Dr. Baron Viktor von Plesen, which concluded that the spread of Bali Starling only covers up to Gilimanuk Bubunan Village, which is an area of 320 km2 +. Therefore, when the population of Bali starlings were somewhat scarce, so in 1928 the number of five tail Bali starling was brought to England and successfully bred in 1931. Then in 1962, Sandiego Zoo in the United States also reportedly been breeding these birds.

Apart from Bali starlings, other rare animals that live in this park is a tiger bali. To protect these rare animals, the Council of Kings in Bali issued Decree No. E/I/4/5/47 dated August 13, 1947 which establishes the region with an area of Bishopscourt Forest 19365.6 ha as Protected Natural Park (Natuur Park) whose status is equal to the wildlife reserve.

After Indonesian independence, through Decree of Minister of Agriculture. 169/Kpts/Um/3/1978 dated March 10, 1978, the region consisting of Wildlife West Bali, Menjangan Island, Bird Island, Pulau Kalong, and Bluebird Island designated as a Nature Reserve with an area of West Bali whole 19558.8 ha. In 1984, West Bali Nature Reserve is set as the Bali Barat National Park with an area of 19558.8 ha. However, because most of this national park area (3979.91 ha) is a Limited Production Forest (HPT) under the authority of the Forest Service, then through the Minister of Forestry Decree No. 493/Kpts-II/1995 September 15, 1995, the spacious park only to be 19002.89 ha, consisting of 15587.89 ha of land and 3415 ha of water area.

West Bali National Park has a unique ecosystem types, namely a combination of terrestrial ecosystems and marine ecosystems. In this area, tourists can explore the terrestrial ecosystems (forests), ranging from the monsoon forest, lowland rain forest, savanna, forest to the beach. While on aquatic ecosystems (marine), tourists can see the green mangrove forests, coastal beauty, coral ecosystems, seagrass beds, and shallow and deep ocean waters.

Entering the forest, the tourists can find about 175 species of plants, 14 species of them relatively rare, among others bayur (Pterospermum diversifolium), ketangi (lagerstroemia speciosa), burahol (steleochocarpus burahol), sandalwood (Santalum album), rosewood (dalbergia latifolia ), and others.

In addition, tourists can also see first hand various types of animals that live freely in this park, like the Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi) which is an endemic and rare animal, bird black head white ibis (threskiornis melanocephalus), deer (Muntiacus muntjak), pangolin (sweet javanicus), hedgehog (hystric brachyura), and deer (Tragulus javanicus).

While this type of fauna in the waters of the famous national park is a shark (Carcharodon carcharias), fish flag (plateak pinnatus), as well as the giant clam (Tridacna gigas). Other underwater riches are the different types of coral reefs is highly variable. Data collection conducted in 1998 showed, there are 110 coral species in 18 families, including 22 species of which species of coral fungi (mushroom coral).

Besides enjoying the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, visitors can also explore the small islands that are part of the West Bali National Park, among others, Menjangan Island, Bluebird Island, Bird Island, as well as Kalong Island.

Menjangan Island is one of the favorite islands are often visited by tourists. Island with an area of about 6,000 ha of this is the habitat of deer or elk (Cervus timorensi). Not only that, visitors can also dive in the waters around Menjangan Island to see clusters of beautiful coral reef with a variety of fish species.

Besides enjoying the natural beauty and wildlife, visitors can also make a pilgrimage to the tomb tour Mbah Temon, namely petilasan found by community elders about named Mat Yamin in 1954. Named Mbah Temon because this newfound petilasan (meeting or meet) after Mat Yamin do though meditation.

Another legendary Petilasan is the tomb of I Wayan Jayaprana. Jayaprana was a handsome young man in the Babad Bali is said to have been killed by the duke of Sawunggaling, envoy of King Kalianget, because the king wanted Jayaprana a beautiful wife, Ni Nyoman Layonsari.

TNBB territory lies in two districts, namely Melaya district, Jembrana regency, and Gerokgak District, Buleleng District, Bali Province, Indonesia. Bali Barat National Park is easily reached either from the city of Denpasar and from the Port Gilimanuk.

This is because the location of this national park is traversed by the highway Gilimanuk-State and highway-Singaraja Gilimanuk. To get to the location, tourists can use private cars or using public transportation (bus, taxi, or charter a car).

To facilitate travel, the tourists can reach the West Bali National Park with two alternatives. First, when starting the journey from Port Gilimanuk, then the tourists can visit the Office of the Bali Barat National Park is located in the village of Gilimanuk, District Melaya, Jembrana regency.

This office is about 200 km from Denpasar City. The second alternative, when the tourists set out from the city of Denpasar or specifically want to visit the island of Menjangan, so it's good to start from the Gulf of Labuhan Lalang. From Labuhan / Lalang Jetty tourists can easily lead Menjangan Island or other small islands.

West Bali National Park has a wide range of accommodations and facilities, including tourist guides (guide), guard hut, cottage (to break tourists), the tower of view, the path to facilitate the exploration, scuba gear rental, boat speed, etc.

Mount Agung Bali - Gunung Agung Bali

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Mount Agung is the highest mountain on the island of Bali. The volcano is beginning to have a height of about 3142 meters above sea level (asl), but after the eruption in 1963 is estimated to drop to 2920-3014 feet altitude above sea level. Currently, the highest peak of Mount Agung is situated in the southwest, just above the Pura Besakih.

For the Balinese, Gunung Agung is a sacred mountain which is a sign of greatness of the Almighty. One event that is quite shocking happened when Mount Agung erupted in 1963 and killed about 1,000 people and damaged more than 100,000 houses. Yet, strangely natural disasters are not making significant damage to the Pura Besakih located approximately just 1 km from the crater of Mount Agung.

Another incident, approximately 40 days prior to the eruption of Mount Agung happen, the government of Indonesia has launched the event Ekadasa Rudra (the celebration of Pura Besakih every hundred years) on March 8, 1963 as an event of international tourist visits.

Although since the end of February 1963 Gunung Agung began to show a fairly dangerous activity, such as belching smoke, dust, and the issuing of the clamor, but the Indonesian government was reluctant to step on the implementation of the ritual.

But in the end, the event was also deferred until 1979 due to safety reasons the tourists. Surprisingly enough, the massive eruption of Mount Agung only really happened on March 17, 1963 (other versions mention March 18) after the tourists left the site plan the celebration Ekadasa Rudra.

Gunung Agung including ascent leading tourist attraction in Indonesia. As a still active volcano, Gunung Agung presenting panorama bursts of smoke and sand and gravel from the gaping pit crater with a diameter of 500 meters. If the weather is sunny, from the top of this mountain, tourists can enjoy views of the surrounding towns. Natural beauty is what attracts tourists to climb the summit of Mount Agung.

In order to walk safely climbing activity, there are some restrictions that should be avoided by the climbers of this mountain. Abstinence is the first climb during the religious festival at Pura Besakih and Pura Pasar Agung.

Other abstinence, for female travelers should not climb when you're coming months. Because, according to local belief, if the two restrictions are violated will invite disaster. Mount Agung is situated in the district of Rendang, Karangasem regency, Bali province, Indonesia.

For climbing activities, tourists can take two routes, namely the route of the routes Besakih and Pura Pasar Agung from. The route of the Pura Besakih arguably quite popular, because through this route climbers will reach the highest peak of Mount Agung. Of Pura Besakih, tourists can travel to the campsite with a travel time of about 4 hours on foot.

Furthermore, the final ascent through the ridge is fairly flat until it reaches the top / edge of the crater with a travel time + 2 hours. Meanwhile, the ascent from Pura Pasar Agung to the summit takes between 3-4 hours. It's just that the route via the route Pura Pasar Agung is much steeper than the routes Besakih.

Climbing activity is recommended to do in the dry season, between the months of July to September, due to the rainy season would be more dangerous ascent route, the road is more slippery, and the temperature at the top of the mountain could come down drastically.

Therefore, the climbers should also equip equipment such as heavy clothing to maintain body temperature, a flashlight for illumination, and food and drinks to taste as the total time up and down the mountain can reach 15-20 hours.

Jayawijaya Peak Papua - Puncak Jayawijaya Papua

2011-06-19T06:52:00.000-07:00

If you think that in the tropics will not find snow-capped mountains, you can rectify these assumptions after a visit to Jayawijaya Peak, the highest peak in the Sudirman Mountains (Sudirman Range) in Papua Province. Peak Jayawijaya or shorter called Puncak Jaya, has a height reaching 4884 + meters above sea level (asl), thus allowing the area covered by eternal snow.

However, eternal snow is expected to shrink, even drying. In some studies concluded that the ice deposits in the mountains over the years suffered a serious shrinkage. Depreciation in the Sudirman Mountains of snow is caused by global warming.

Thus, it is not likely soon will lose the snow of the mountains as it did on Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Well, before the forecast was actually becomes real, it could not hurt you to try to conquer the highest peak in Indonesia.

Besides known as Puncak Jaya, the highest peak is also known as Carstensz Pyramide, or the Carstensz Peak. The name was taken from an adventurer from the Netherlands, namely in January Carstensz, who first saw the snowy mountain peaks in the tropics, specifically in New Guinea.

The observation was made by Jan Carstensz through a ship in 1623. Since not be proved by direct observation, the report was considered absurd. Because, for Europeans, found the snowy mountains in the tropics is something that is almost impossible.

Truth Carstensz report revealed after nearly three hundred years later, when in 1899 a Dutch expedition to map the island of Papua and found snow-covered mountain peaks as reported by the Carstensz.

In honor of Carstensz, the mountaintop is then named as the name implies. While the designation Jayawijaya Peak is a gift of President Sukarno after successfully embrace the sovereignty of West Papua from the Netherlands. This name meaning "summit victory", as an expression of gratitude for the unification of West Papua with the Unitary Republic of Indonesia.

The first recorded climbers ever to conquer the Puncak Jaya is the expedition team led by Heinrich Harrer in 1962. Heinrich Harrer is an accomplished climber and veteran authors. His famous book, Seven Years in Tibet, is the true story of wanderings and friendship in the Himalayas, Tibet.

Before Harrer, actually has a lot of other hikers who attempt the climb, but no one has ever succeeded. After Heinrich Harrer, following the expedition reached the summit of Indonesia. Letnal expedition led by Colonel Anwar Hamid from the Army Topographic Directorate is reached Puncak Jaya in 1964.

Jayawijaya mountain known as one of the world's seven highest peaks (seven summit). Therefore, peak climbing as high as 4884 meters above sea level is a dream of a true climber, let alone climb to the Puncak Jaya is the conquest of the snow-covered mountain.

The obstacles presented in the ascent, as sheer natural conditions, extremely cold temperatures, strong winds and rain, and the lack of oxygen at high altitudes is a challenge that must be conquered by the climbers.

Jayawijaya Peak is one of the snowy mountain peaks in crossing the equator, in addition to the mountains in Africa and Latin America. When viewed from the air, Jayawijaya Peak looks like a black carpet covered by a white hood. If the sun was bright, the snow will reflect the blinding sunlight.

The content of this mountain of ice in an estimated 5 percent of the world's ice reserves outside the continent of Antarctica. However, due to global warming, the amount of shrinking year by year. When viewed from the types of glaciers, snow-covered area in Jayawijaya into the type of Alpine glaciation.

While the glacier (snow lumeran flow) in the region into the Glacier Valley types, namely the flow of glaciers flowing from on high towards the lower regions. Therefore, in this area have made possible the flow of the glacier.

Not only enjoy the natural charm of snow in the tropics, in the mountains tourists can also witness evidence about the geological history of the formation of Jayawijaya Mountains. Geological studies find empirical evidence that this mountain was originally a deep seafloor.

A geologist named Francis Benedict Margotomo Widodo said that the establishment of Guinea with a peak in Jayawijaya occurred about 60 million years ago. The island is formed from sedimentary rocks are uplifted by the impact of Indo-Pacific plate and the Indo-Australian on the seabed, resulting in elevated sea floor was transformed into a large island.

Evidence can be seen from the fossils of marine animals left on the rocks Jayawijaya Mountains. Therefore, in addition to being a paradise for hikers, this region is also a paradise for geological research.

If you are interested in exploring the Jayawijaya Mountains, of course the main thing to be prepared is the physical readiness, supplies, and logistics. Exercise regularly in an area with a fairly cold temperatures is one of habituation that is effective enough to avoid the threat of hypothermia (hypothermia), namely the loss of body heat because it is in a very cold temperature.

In addition, aspects of licensing should also be prepared well in advance of the implementation of the climb. Because, other than because the terrain is tough, Papua region often hit by the unrest, tribal wars, as well as other security problems. The difficulty of licensing to climb "the roof of Indonesia" This often led to expressions of satire: "more difficult than taking care of his permission to climb the mountain". Jayawijaya Mountains located in Puncak Jaya regency, Papua Province, Indonesia.

Given the weight of climbing terrain, complicated licensing process, as well as security guarantees when the process of climbing, the climber should utilize the services of an experienced travel agent.

Various travel agent who has an international reputation has provided two choices of route, ie the classical pathway through the Village Ilaga, or both pathways are more comfortable with a helicopter ride to base camp Hill Lake (Lake Valley).

Banda Sea Marine Tourism Maluku - Wisata Bahari Laut Banda Maluku

2011-06-16T20:50:00.000-07:00

Leisure activities in waters of marine tourism Banda diverse, such as seeing the park from the boat, diving, fishing for tuna and skipjack, seeing whales, dolphins, sea birds and watch Arombai Manggurebe (Striped Competition or racing boat). Marine tourism season this can be done on shade (not choppy sea season), which occurred in March, April, May, September, October and November. Travelling here is really exciting because tourists can try it yourself using a fishing pole to catch tuna and skipjack.

Banda Sea Park has 350 species of marine life, including various types of ancient shellfish that are currently endangered. The beauty of marine parks in which there are various kinds of fish, will further pamper divers.

Location marine park is located between the island of Banda Neira, Volcano Island, Pulau Ai, Sjahrir Island and Pulau Hatta. Precisely located in Central Maluku District, Central Maluku Province.

Services guide can help travelers to use the tools of fishing, as well as explain the process of catching tuna by fishermen.

On the island of Banda there are many shops selling various souvenirs, like a miniature ship in a bottle, woven bamboo picking tools and objects nutmeg replica Dutch and Portuguese heritage. There are also several guest houses for rent to stay.