Menhir in Mahat Village, West Sumatera

Menhir is an upright stone that was functioned as the medium for conducting worhsip towards the ancestor‘s spirit by prehistoric people. It was made to respect the ancestor‘s spirit for its capability in giving tremendous influence towards the human being of prehistoric times. The existence of menhir is an evident of social value that was applied on human being in the prehistoric times.

When you have arrived at Mahat Village, you will experience the mystical atmosphere of the location. Here, you can see various reliefs on some menhirs having various motifs such as swords, horns, and skulls. Such motifs are arranged neatly in such a manner shaping out the human statue without the body. In the past, it was used by animism believers as the medium for conducting worship. The menhirs here are beautifully carved, hence the location is a considerable tourism destination for you who are interested in archaeological study.

Mahat Village Location

Menhir in Manhat Village is precisely located in Koto Gadang and Koto Tinggi, Mahat Village, contiguous to the edge of Suliki Sub-district and Kapur IX Sub-district, Lima Puluh Koto District, West Sumatra Province. To reach the location, you can take any public transportation from Padang City to Payakumbuh (the capital of Lima Puluh Koto District). It is around three hours with IDR 20.000 for the cost. The journey then is proceeded to Mahat Village for approximately 30 minutes. Furthermore, you can take car rental services for about IDR 50.000 per day. The local inhabitants provide their homes to be rented a night or more with the costs ranging from IDR 20.000 to IDR 50.000 per night. Guides‘ services are available with the costs ranging from IDR 30.000 to IDR 50.000 per day.

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The Tirta Tapta Pemali Hot Spring

Tirta Tapta Pemali

The Tirta Tapta Pemali  Hot Spring is a worth visiting tourism destination in Bangka  district. It was discovered by Banka Tim Winning Bedrijf, B.T.W, the tin  mining company of Dutch colonial government. After the Indonesian`s independence,  it was taken over by the Indonesian government, then was changed into the state  owned tin mining company named Timah Ltd. It was reconstructed and developed  for tourism destination by Timah Ltd in 1970`s. 

The water of the Tirta  Tapta Pemali Hot Spring comes out of the land; it contains sulphur substance.  It is also used for health therapy and relaxation for any kind of diseases.  There was a Thai whose left hand was scratched as he was careless when  operating a tin drilling rig in Bangka  district. After being treated for several times, his injury got well, but he  could not move his hand anymore. Until the day, he submerged into the Tirta  Tapta Pemali Hot Spring for several times. His hand got better gradually. He  had proven the efficacy of the Tirta Tapta Pemali Hot Spring as the right place  for medical treatment. 

Where access location the tirta tapta pemali hot spring?

The Tirta Tapta Pemali  Hot Spring lies in Pemali village, Pemali sub-district, in the district of Bangka.  It is around 20 km away from Sungailiat sub-district. The Tirta Tapta Pemali  Hot Spring has been provided with hot water pool and rinse bathrooms. 

The Location of Tirta Tapta Pemali

Some  other facilities such as maxima stage, canal tourism, the family  recreation park, the orchid flower park, and mini zoo, which has some new  collections like crocodiles, bears, and birds. In addition, the collection of  dot deer brought from the Indonesian Presidential Resident can be found there. You  will also find a lake and plaza for fishing in the location. You will also find  the only water boom in Bangka-Belitung province. For food and beverages, there  are food tents and stalls around the family recreation park.

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Cakalele Dance

Cakalele dance is a traditional dance from Maluku Province that is performed by 30 people either male or female. Male dancers wear war clothes dominated by red and yellow color. Not only that, they also hold parang (swords) on the right hand and salawaku (shields) on the left hand and don aluminium hats decorated with slipped feather on it.

Female dancers wear white dresses while holding handkerchiefs – in local language called lenso. During the performance, they play in groups consisting of two dancers while keeping dancing followed by the music of tifa (percussion), flute, and bia (flute made of big sea shell).

Tari Kebesaran, another name of Cakalele Dance is commonly performed to welcome honoured guests such as religious scholars, and government officials visiting Maluku. Tari Kebesaran means the pride dance.

Some of the distinctive features of the dance are the clothes, the swords, and the shield (salawaku). Each of them has its meaning such as red clothes symbolizing heroism, bravery and patriotism of Maluku people. Likewise, the swords symbolize the dignity of Maluku people that must be kept. The last one is the shield (salawaku), the symbol of protest againsts injustice government.

Cakalele Dance Location

Cakalele Dance can be watched in Haruku Island, Central Maluku District, Maluku Province, Indonesia.Accessing the island from Ambon City, you can take public transportation passing by Tulehu with IDR 7500 for its cost. Then the trip must be continued by taking speedboat wading across Tulehu Strait to Haruku Island for about 30 minutes with IDR 30000 per person for its cost.Around the location, in Haruku Island, you can surely find some hotels or guesthouses and food stalls offering local cuisine of Central Maluku District.

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The Uber Bay Beach

The Uber Bay Beach

May be, The Uber Bay Beach is not as famous as the other beaches in  Sungailiat sub-district, Bangka district.  However, this 25 ha wide beach is an untouched territory which has the white  sands and the indented formation of the coastal rocks. The wild plants growing  up covering the coastal rocks and the pounding waves offer you a wild nuance  but pleasance. 

Besides its virginity, the Uber   Bay Beach  is a right place for escaping from the uproarious atmosphere of city life. It  is proper destination to get your easeful holiday ever. At morning, when the  sun is going to raise, the bright shinning sea reflecting turquoise water is  the right time for visiting the destination. You will see some traditional  fishers‘ boats which are drifted and buffeted above the sea surface. It is  proper for you who want to enjoy your leisure time above the coastal rocks in the  small huts made of woods while talking around the bush and jesting with family  or friends.

Where The Uber Bay Beach Location?

The Uber Bay Beach is  located in Rambak village, Sungailiat sub-district, in the district of Bangka,  Bangka - Belitung province.  The access to The Uber Bay Beach is about 40 km from Pangkal Pinang  and three km from Sungailiat. From Pangkal Pinang, you may use your own transportations  for about 45 minutes. You may also take any public transportation from  Sungailiat, but you must take becak motor (The motorized pedicab  transportations) from Sungailiat bus station. However, you must consider that  the cost of taking becak motor will be more expensive than any public  transportation. There is no public transportation in the evening. Therefore, it  is better for you to take your own cars, but you have to be careful in driving  since in the some parts of the access to the destination are broken. In  addition, around 30 meters from Rambak village‘s intersection, there are many  holes in the road, so you must be more careful. There is Sedjati Chinese Temple  nearby the Uber Bay Beach  that was built in the 19^th century. In addition, a hotel nearby the  location can be an alternative for spending more days there.

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Gedambaan Beach

Gedambaan Beach


Gedambaan Beach offers the beauty that fulfills spiritual satisfaction. In spite of its shiny white sand, its view also hypnotizes the visitors that they would spend hours and hours at the beach. People are able to enjoy the sunrise and sunset here decorated by the shiny light from the water of the sea. People long to come again to the beach for its wonderful beauty.
There are thousands of people come to the beach on Sundays and holidays. People from South Kalimantan as well as from outside of Kalimantan come to enjoy the view. There are thousands of people in crowd coming there using both public and private transportations on holidays.
The local government is mandated to clean the area weekly to keep its clean and beauty. Moreover, other supporting facilities such as the places for people to rest, giant aquarium, the garden full of fruits and flowers, a big mirror known as a mirror with thousands shadows, mini circuit, a room for studying physics, mini recording studio, and the camping ground are also available. Game stations for bowling and other sports are about to built to complete the facilities.


Gedambaan Beach is one of the few beaches in Indonesia which still have the mangrove. It is inhabited by several animals such as birds, fireflies, and bees. The beach is also known for its strategic location which is on the slope of green Pulau Laut mountainous area. It is nearby other tourism objects such as pools and Sigam warm seaside resort. To put it in other words, people can also visit other tourism objects surround as they visit this site.



Where Gedambaan Beach Location?

Gedambaan Beach is located around 14 km from Kotabaru, or in Gedambaan, Pulau Laut Utara sub district, in the district of Kotabaru.  People can use public transportations such as bus and minibus to reach the destination. Private cars are suggested for those who would like to visit other tourism destinations around.  There are many cottages (inns) around the beach in spite of the transportation available, as well as mushola, fishing pond, food stalls, and benches on the edges of the beach to sit on. Wide parking lots are also available to help the visitors to park their vehicles safely. The cottages are available for rent for those who intend to spend nights there which costs around Rp. 100.000-Rp. 125.000 per night/per cottage.

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Limbungan Lake

Limbungan Lake 

In the past, Lake  Limbungan was just a dam  proposed for irrigation. Since the location is surrounded by the wonderful  scenery of hilly areas, it was developed  into water tourism destination by the local government of Riau province and the  inhabitants. It is densely visited on Sunday or holiday. The combination of fresh air and enthralling scenery offer you a tranquil  holiday ever. An iron frame seems like a suspension bridge improving its  beauty. You may hire motorized or traditional boat for looking around the  destination surrounded by green hills. Finally, it is a proper spot for you  loving water tourism.

Where Limbungan Lake Location?

Lake Limbungan lies in Limbungan village, Rumbai sub-district, Pekanbaru City,  Riau province. Limbungan Lake is located about 15 km away from Pekanbaru that can be reached in 15  minutes by car or motorcycle. You will find other supporting facilities such as restaurants, water  cycle, boats, playground, resorts and entertainment stages around the location.  As its strategic location, nearby the downtown of Pekanbaru, you can easily find  public transportations there.

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Pekon Hujung Village

Traditional House Pekon Hujung West Lampung

Pekon Hujung is a village situated in the slope of Mount Pesagi which has typical architecture of West Lampung District. Its nature, culture, and traditional architecture are the enticements for tourists.

Since 2005, the village was planned as one of tourism destinations in Lampung Province. Thus, the local government refurbished the access to the location so that it can be accessed by car. Moreover, the local government also planned to build some guesthouses for visitors who want to take rest around the location for several days more.

“Rasakan Keaslian Hidup di Pekon Hujung” (Feel the nature living in Pekon Hujung) is the motto of the village. Its location in the slope of Mount Pesagi is the place where Kebut Pesagi celebration is held annually. Here, you can feel the tranquility of surrounding area which has fresh air and alluring nature.

Detail Location

Pekon Hujung is located in Belalau Sub-district, West Lampung District, Lampung Province, Indonesia.

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Malimbu Hill

Malimbu Hill

Malimbu is a highland area that is the canal  zone of Senggigi beach. “Malimbu” derives from a famous tourism  destination in America, Malibu. It  was adapted to Malimbu by local inhabitants. It faces to a white sand beach,  which is as beautiful as other beaches in Lombok Island.  As usual, the tourists will pass by this area when they are having a journey to Gili.

Malimbu Hill has a magnificent view where  the panoramic scenery of its nature will enchant you while enjoying the sunset,  Mount Agung in Bali and the range of Gili-gili (Small islands standing  in a row in the north of Lombok Island). It will be very exciting for you who  want to enjoy the beauty of Lombok   Island especially at  evening. The beauty of its nature and its precious  scenery are ideal location for photographers to catch the photograph. Either  local or foreign tourists come to the destination to catch the photographs of its  beauty. It offers you various landscapes such as turquoise seawater, pounding  waves, sunset, Green   Mountain and a range of  small islands. There are big trees inhabited by monkeys hanging around the  location.

Where Malimbu Hill Location?

Malimbu Hill is located in West Lombok district, West Nusa Tenggara province. The  hill stands in a row at Singgigi littoral area. To reach the destination, it will spend  about 30 minutes from Mataram city. There is no public transportation that will  carry you directly to the destination. It is better for you to bring your own victuals  for provisions considering that hotels and restaurants are rarely found there.  However, you can still enjoy your meals in huts hired by the inhabitants with  Rp. 10.000,00/ hut for its cost. It is better for you to bring your own victuals  for provisions considering that hotels and restaurants are rarely found there.  However, you can still enjoy your meals in huts hired by the inhabitants with  Rp. 10.000,00/ hut for its cost. 

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The Boulevard Area of Manado City

The Boulevard Area of Manado City

Boulevard area is the icon of Manado  downtown where the inhabitants are famous as “Smiling People” for their  friendly behavior. It is a center of culinary spot of Manado especially at night. The atmosphere of  Boulevard Area is as same as that of Losari  Beach in Makassar, South   Sulawesi province. It is on the top list of tourism destinations  in South Sulawesi province since it can lure tourists for visiting the city and  the beach along Manado  city.

You will see various menus from not only Manado but also other provinces such as fried  rice, Bakso (Meatball), Gado-Gado, Tinutuan, etc. The costs of  those foods are cheap, so you may choose what you want. Café, restaurants, food  tents and stalls can be easily found there. Besides enjoying its cuisines, you can watch the magnificent view of  its nature and the beauty of Manado   Tua Island.  When the sun is going to set, you can watch the sunset with some new buildings  that are being rapidly built in Manado  city.  

Where The Boulevard Area Manado City Location?

Boulevard area is located in the downtown of Manado that is famous as Nyiur Melambai. The  destination represents Manado  as the center of culinary tourism destination and beach. If you were in Manado,  you can use taxi from your resorts or any accessible public transportation. You  can also use car or motorcycle rental services. There are many types of hotels or motels that can be easily found  there.

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Wooden House Craft Center in Minahasa

Wooden House in Minahasa

We recommend you to visit Woloan Village in Central Tomohon Sub-district, Tomohon City, as you will find unique craftworks that can only be found there. You will not find prevalent craftworks such as home decorations and statues, but you will find the craft center of Minahasa traditional house. The craftworks of local people here have a good price based on its marketing opportunity view and its quality as well.

Dealing with the quality, people from other provinces such as Jakarta, Bali, and Java even foreign countries like Netherland and France, come to Minahasa for ordering such unique wooden house for bungalows or cottages.

The stock of the wood are brought from palu, Central Sulawesi and surrounding area in Southeast Sulawesi. The wooden house of Minahasa uses champac wood and maranti wood as the predominant material.

Woloan people greatly depend their life on the production of Minahasa wooden house. Besides, such skill in producing Minahasa wooden skill is a hereditary skill inherited from their parents. That is why, Woloan people are famous as the experts on building Minahasa wooden house.

The history of Woloan Village was started 150 years ago, in 1845 A.D. There were five prominent people who one of them was called Walian Pontoh (the leader of the village). He was also famous as an expert in healing diseases besides the leader of the village. Grappling with such matter, the word woloan was derived from walian, a customary title for people considered for having distinctive skills that was awarded to Walian Pontoh.

Wooden house made of Woloan people is totally unique considering its portabilty. There is nothing special with the ornaments on its parts. However, its capability to describe the typical architecture of Minahasa as well as stage house in Sumatra is a plus point.

While the other areas in North Sulawesi still depending their daily needs on the natural resources such as vanilla, nutmeg, clove and copra, Woloan people tend to utilize the wooden house craftworks as the primary matter for meeting daily needs.

You are not necessary to be afraid of how to bring the wooden house you have ordered. They have already provide delivery services for you ordering wooden house made of Woloan Village.

Nearby the location, northern direction of Woloan Village, you can see the beauty of Mount Lokon and Mount Merapi. Those are worth visiting tourism destinations located in Tomohon City. The atmosphere will be more splendid and fresher when you are arriving at the spring water around the location. Agricultural area in kakaskasen Village located in the slope of Mount Lokon offers you an unforgetable experience during the visit to wooden house craft center in Woloan Village and surrounding areas.

Detail Location

Woloan Village are located in Central Tomohon Sub-district, Tomohon City, Minahasa, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. Woloan Village is south of Mount Lokon, southwest of Tomohon City. It is 3 km away or about 10 minutes from Tomohon City for accessing the location by taking mikrolet (minibus). It will be faster when you take taxi or private transport. Delivery services have already provided for you ordering the Minahasa wooden house made of Woloan Village. Of course, those require more charge and farther your location, longer periode of delivery will be.

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Bantimurung Waterfall the Best Destination in South Sulawesi

Bantimurung  waterfall (15 meters in height and 20 meters wide) is a very famous natural tourism  destination in South Sulawesi. Pure water  falls down from the crag every year. Beneath the waterfall, there is a bathing  place made of limestone covered by mineral vein which is caused by the stream  flow for hundred years.
Its depth is  around 10 to 90 centimeters. In the left side, there is a 10 meters high  concrete ladder leading to Mimpi cave and Baru cave.
Besides having  wonderful waterfall, it is also a habitat of many rare species of butterfly.  The Dutch colonial government used to call it as “Kingdom of Butterfly.”  Moreover, England  naturalist named Alfred Passel Wallase, had ever stayed there for more than a  year doing observation and research on the rare species of butterfly. Nowadays,  visitors can still find and enjoy the beauty of colorful butterflies and  flowers there.

How to Access Go To Location?

Bantimurung  waterfall lies in Bantimurung sub-district, in the district of Maros, South Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. It is 20 km away  from Hasanuddin airport, 15 km away from Maros city, and 50 km from Makassar city. It can be reached by private car from Makassar for approximately an hour. On the other hand, it  will be 30 minutes from Hasanuddin airport by land using Pete-pete(minibus) or tourism bus.  The ticket price  is Rp. 5.000,00 for adult people and Rp. 3.500,00 for children.


There are bungalow  and home stays for visitors who want more days enjoying its beautiful nature.  Along the entrance way, you will find some peddlers selling souvenirs like  padlock accessories and wall decoration in shape of butterfly. Those stuffs  cost about Rp.5000,- to Rp. 25.000,-.

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Nimanga River, Best Rafting in North Sulawesi

Nimanga River

Nimanga River is one of the most favorite tourism  destinations in the North Sulawesi. It has  been popular as it is used for any kind of extreme sports and other activities.  It will be great experience for having an extreme sport such as rafting along  the river. If you are not eager to do that, you may spend the night with  friends or family in the campground by building tents while enjoying the beauty  of its natural environment.

It is so wonderful  to do some activities while enjoying the beauty of its nature. You will find  two waterfalls located in two villages, Tincep village and Timbukar village.  The waterfall located in Tincep village is 70 meters in height from earth  surface while another one is about 90 meters from earth surface.

It will need  approximately 5 to 6 hours to do rafting along the river. You will see some  rare species such as Macaca Niagra (Monkey that can only be found in the  North Sulawesi), Tarsius that is  regarded as the smallest monkey in the world and many groups of birds. You may  also observe the process of the traditional alcoholic drink fermentation that  is well known as “Cap Tikus.” In the end of the trip passing the river,  we will be offered with the beauty of National Sea   Park while enjoying the  attraction of Duyung Dugong in the middle of the thick mangrove forest.

Where location Nimanga River?

The Nimanga River  can be found in the Timbukar village, in the district of Minahasa, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia. To reach the  destination, you can take any accessible public transportation for  approximately three hours from Manado city.

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The Beautiful of Mahawu Mountain

Mahawu Mountain


Besides Soputan Mountain, there is a famous mountain  that still actives named Mahawu Mauntain or Roemengas (1300 m). Temporary activities of  people living there such as farming and other activities can be found but in  small account. It has erupted for many times since 1789. The last eruption was  in 1999.
Climbing is  permitted for people less than fives because there is no enough space for  camping on the peak. Otherwise, the camp ground on the peak is close with the  mountain`s cauldron. As high sulfur content on the peak, it is not suggested  for people who easily get tired because inhaling sulfur may cause headache and  queasy.
Not only wonderful  scenery surrounding the mountain that will be offered to the climbers, but also  the nature and the enchantment of the protected forest that is 600 to 1200  meters above the sea surface will be unforgettable experience for the climbers.  In addition, we will see many farmers of cloves, vegetables, chocolates, and  fruits surrounding there. It is nearby Lokon Mountain  as a right place if we want to enjoy a geological tourism destination.

Location Mahawu Mountain

There are three  cauldrons around Mahawu Mountain, Mahawu, Wagio,  and Mawuas. Geographically, it lies in 01º - 21, 5º of north latitude and 124º  - 51, 5º of east longitude. It belongs to Tomohon sub-district, Minahasa, North Sulawesi Province, Indonesia.
It is 25 km away  from Manado. To  reach the destination, we can take accessible public transportations or rent a  car from Manado to Tomohon sub-district till the  check post of the Mahawu Mountain and the Lokon Mountain  in Kakaskasen village. Just continue the journey to the destination by public transportations  until Rurukan village and the last part of the trip must be done by walking  through the footpath for approximately 2 hours.

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Kasih Hill is The magnificent part of Kananong Village

Kananong Village


No one will be disappointed visiting Kananong Village.  The friendly inhabitants will receive everyone including the foreign tourists visiting  the village in a cordial welcome. The inhabitants are well known as tender and  friendly people since long time ago.There is a religious tourism destination on the hill named Kasih (Literally  means affection) Hill, which is renowned even by foreign countries. That is why,  the inhabitants take a pride in it.


The magnificent part of Kananong Village is Kasih Hill  where a monument named The Monument of Kasih Hill lies. It is the symbol of  harmony among religious people in the North Sulawesi.  On every corner of the monument, you will find relieves portraying the  affections lesson of every religion in Indonesia. The panoramic view of surrounding  area will appear everyday, especially at morning or evening. There is another monumental thing, Kawangkoan peanut that can  be easily found in every corner of markets or shops in the North   Sulawesi. There is a kind of peanut that is famous for its delicious  taste that can be served in fried or boiled dishes. Satisfaction guaranteed for  you visiting the village.

Where Kananong Village Location?

Kananong Villages and the monument  lies in Kawangkoan sub-district about 55 km away from Manado  city, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia.  You can reach the destination by any accessible public transportation  from Manado bus  station.

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Equator Monument

Equator Monument in Pontianak

The equator monument was built to mark the zero point of the equator line crossing over Pontianak City. Historically, it was built by the Dutch geographer in 1928 to mark the imaginary line of equator. Formerly, the monument was just a simple obelisk on which a metallic arrow. Silaban, an Indonesian architect, refurbished the obelisk in 1938 by adding a circle above it. Finally, in 1990, the local government decided to preserve this great monument by building a dome with a duplicate of former obelisk above it.

On March 2005, Badan Pengkajian dan Penerapan Teknologi – BPPT (the Center for Technological Application and Research) did a correction towards the appropriate zero point of the equator in Pontianak City. After a long-term research, the result shows that the zero point of equator crossing over Pontianak City is 117 meters of the former monument towards the Kapuas River.

Standing beneath the equator line precisely cleaving the earth is a memorable moment. In the location, you may see the former obelisk and its early history and all information relating to the monument as well. Withal, an information board about the statistic of visitors from either domestic or foreign countries is available for you who want to know such information. The unique of the monument is the material used. It was built of ulin wood, something that is rarely found on other monuments in the world.

Around March 21st – 23rd (vernal equinox) and September 21st – 23rd (auturnal equinox), the monument is densely visited by Pontianak residents who come to see the shadowless sun. It is the time when everything on the location around the zero point has no shadow for approximately 5 to 10 minutes. Some events including traditional ceremony and painting exhibition are celebrated during these phenomena are occurred. You only need to pay IDR 10.000 for obtaining a certificate signed by Local Mayor of Pontianak stating that you have already visited the monument.

At afternoon, the location can be a right place for having leisure time with family and friend. The exoticism of the location is at night when the flickering lamps decorating the beautiful Kapuas River.

Equator Monumen Location

Equator Monument is located on Khatulistiwa Street, Siantan Village, in the Sub-district of North Pontianak, Pontianak City, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. Equator Monument is five km away northern direction of Pontianak City. You can take public transportation like bus or taxi to reach the location. Around the location, you can find mosque, restaurant, food stall, souvenir shop, guesthouse, and parking area with ease.

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Situ Patengan

Situ Patengan

Situ Patengan derives from two words of Sundanese language, Situ means lake and patengan means searching for each other. Such derivation has its own history that is, when a couple who loved each other had to live in separate. They were Raden Indrajaya and Dewi Rengganis. As they suffered a long term of sadness, their tears caused to flood a land that in recent it is known as Situ Patengan (Lake Patengan). Finally, they could meet each other after a long term of being separated, but Dewi Rengganis asked for an island to be located in the center of the lake and likiwise a boat for hanging around the island. An island called Asmara Island/Sasaka Island in the center of the lake is assumed as the shaping out of the boat of the couple.

From the story above, there is belief that a couple who want to have an everlasting love, it is recommended to come to the lake and hang around Asmara Island and Batu Cinta (Stone of Love).

This 60 ha lake has magnificent view of surrounding area and green scenery of Rancabali tea farming land. Likewise, you will see pine forest in Patengan Natural Preservation that is still on its nature. You can rent speedboat, traditional boat, and other water transportation in the location to look around the beauty of the location. Moreover, fishing for people who love it is allowed. There is a right place for you who want to fish.

Around the location, some other small islands are available that are as beautiful as Situ Patengan. In common, local inhabitants function the lake for fishing. Moreover, it is also used as a proper place for camping.

Situ Patengan Location

The area of Situ Patengan is situated in Patengan Village, Rancabali Sub-district, Bandung District, West Java Province, Indonesia. The location is about 47 km away from Bandung City. Accessing the location from Bandung City, you will pass by Ciwidey City, the main gateway of the South of Bandung City. There are two available alternatives for accessing the location. First, departing from Leuwi Panjang bus station in Bandung, you can take the bus passing by Bandung-Ciwidey route to Ciwidey bus station. Then, from Ciwidey bus station you must continue the trip to Situ Patengan by bus. Some supporting facilities have been provided for the comfortable visit in the location for you. There are parking area, mosque, toilet, souvernir shop, restaurant and shelter. For you who want to look around the beauty of surrounding area, you can rent either traditional boat or speedboat that are provided for you.

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Lake Linow

Lake Linow


Lake Linow is a unique lake for its high level of sulphur content that cause it  tends to turn its color based on the viewing perspective and the lighting angle  of the sun. There are numerous endemic faunas like Blibis birds and  insects called “Sayok” or “Komo.” Those winged insects living in  the water are consumed by the inhabitants around the lake.
Sometimes, you can hear some little and white big birds` warble flying  across the lake building their homes around there. Many kinds of plants can be  found there. You will also find a green-grassed area for having a pleasant  lunch where the soft breeze will always be a good friend there.





Besides the panoramic view of surrounding area, Lake Linow  has special characteristics as the tendency to turn its color because of the high  level of sulphur content. That is the beauty of the lake that will amaze you by  watching it from different viewing perspectives. However, you must be careful  of a deep heat mud in the lakeside.

How to Access Lake Linow Location?

Linow Lake lies in Tomohon city,  Minahasa district, North Sulawesi province, Indonesia. Lake Linow can be reached by public transportations such as Mikrolet (Minibus) nearby Tomohon bus station, then continue to the destination by walk  for about 700 meters away. 
For you who love its beauty, you can enjoy the enchantments of  Lahendong village nearby Lake   Linow. You may spend more  days since there are many lodgments that can be easily found there.

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Mount Krakatau

Awesome of Mount Krakatau

Mount Krakatau is located in the east of Lampung Province which is nine kilometers square in diameter. A great explosion on August 27th 1883 caused this 2.000 meters above the sea level mount became inactive for about 44 years before Mount Anak Krakatau emerged on December 1927. Now, Mount Anak Krakatau is at an altitude of 200 meters with two kilometers square in diameter. Now it is frequently visited both for research and tourism interest.

Having a look around the mount from the peak is a memorable moment for you who love climbing. You will see the bluish scenery of Sunda Strait surrounding the mount.  The emergence of Mount Anak Krakatau is an enticement for researchers to reveal the million mysteries of the mount containing so much mineral substances like volcanic bomb, lava, and lapilli overflow from the crater. It is the right place for having mountainous sports activities while enjoying the beauty of sea scenery around. Moreover, you may spend more nights at Sebuku Island or Sabesi Island.

Mount Krakatau Location

Mount Krakatau includes into the administrative area of South Lampung District. It is situated in Sunda Strait, amid Java Island and Sumatra Island. From Bandar Lampung City to Canti Beach in Kalianda, it will spend about an hour to reach the location. Then you need to carry on the trip to Mount Krakatau by taking speedboat of 20 people of maximum capacity. The costs range from IDR 200.000 to IDR 250.000 with approximately 1,5 hours.

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Lingsar Hindu Temple, Unique Pura in Lombok Island

Lingsar Hindu Temple
Lingsar Hindu Temple  is the biggest and the oldest Hindu Temples in Lombok Island  that was built in 1714 A.D by King Anak Agung Ngurah. The temple that is  regarded as sacred had been renovated in some parts in 1878 A.D.
It is a symbol of  harmony among religious people in Lombok   Island for its functions  that is not only used by Hindu for praying but also by Moslem people who are  included into Wetu Telu ideology. Two buildings, Kemalik (The house of Hindu  leader) and Amalik (The house of Hindu promoter), can be found within the  temple. In addition, the status of Kemaliq and Amalik are hereditary.
There are some  reasons why you must visit the destination. There is holy spring water within  the building of the temple. The inhabitants believe that the water contains  fate for everyone using it. Moreover, there is a Julit fish whose shape is the  same as swamp eel, which is believed that it will be luckiness for everyone who  can see it appears above the water surface. That is why, many visitors try hard  to stimulate it appears by throwing eggs into the water intended.
Just come to the  temple in the 6^th month of Balinese calendar or in the 7^th month of Sasak calendar (usually in the end of November of December) if you  want to know more about the harmony of cross religious among Sasak society. You  will see Wetu Telu Moslems and Hindu people celebrate Perang Topat (Topat war). It is kind of ritual intended to show their gratitude for God‘s  favor. It is also intended to ask God so that rain falls down soon.

How to Access Lingsar Hindu Template Location?

It lies about 9 km  north of Narmada sub-district, West Lombok  district, Nusa Tenggara Barat province. You may use Bemo (local transportations) to reach the destination from Mataram city to Narmada sub-district. After that, continue the trip by  any accessible public transportation that will carry you directly to the  destination. Its costs are about Rp. 2.500,00 – Rp. 3.000,00.

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The Center of Perahu Pinisi Industry

Perahu Pinisi


Since long time ago, the Bugis people of South Sulawesi have been famous for their excellent sailors. They were very expert for travelling across the seas and oceans for the Nusantara (Malay archipelago) territory by Perahu Pinisi (Pinisi ship). 
Perahu Pinisi is well-known as a means of traditional sea transportation amongst the Bugis people since many centuries ago. According to the manuscript of Lontarak I Babad La Lagaligo, Perahu Pinisi has already existed since around the 14^th century A.D. According to the manuscript, Perahu Pinisi was first made by Sawerigading, The Crown Prince of Luwu Kingdom. The material to make the ship was taken from welengreng tree (dewata (god) tree) which was very strong and not easily brittle. But, before the tree was cut, a special ceremony must be held so that the spirit in the tree would move to another tree. Sawerigading made the ship to sail to China to propose a Chinese princess, named We Cudai.





Sawerigading succeeded marrying Princess We Cudai. After some time living in China, Sawerigading missed his home. Using his ship, he sailed back to Luwu. But, when his ship was about to reach Luwu beach, suddenly a great wave rammed the ship and made it broken into pieces. The pieces of his ship were cast onto three territories of Bulukumba Regency: Ara, Tana Beru, and Lemo-lemo. The local people in those territories used the pieces to make a new luxurious ship named  Perahu Pinisi.
Until now, Bulukumba is still well-known as the producer of Perahu Pinisi craft. The artisans keep maintaining the tradition for making the ship, especially in Tana Beru.

How to Access Location

The centre of Perahu Pinisi industry is located in Tana Beru, Bontobahari Sub-district, Bulukumba District, South Sulawesi Province.  Tana Beru, as the centre of Perahu Pinisi industry, is located 176 kilometres from Makassar City or 23 kilometres from Bulukumba District. To get to Tana Beru from Bulukumba, visitors can go by private vehicle or public transportation, such as pete-pete (minibus). 

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Cangkuang Temple

Cangkuang Temple in Garut West Java

Cangkuang derives from Sundanese language replacing term for pandan leaf (Pandanus furcatus) that in the past was used by local people to make hat, plaited mat, and palm sugar wrapper. Now, cangkuang is used both as the name of village and temple.

Cangkuang Temple was discovered firstly by Prof. Harsoyo and Drs. Uka Tjandrasasmita on December 19th , 1966. Both of them included into the researcher team of Leles history. It was discovered after receiving a report stated by Vordeman on the Notulen Bataviaasch Genootschap – published in 1893 A.D. – saying the existence of an ancient graveyard and the remain traces of Siwa Statue in Leles. Some other pre-historic age legacies were discovered on the next research. They were kendan stones (oxidant stone), pieces of earthenwares from the neolithic age and big stones from the megalithic age.

Having a look at the shape of the temple, some archaeologists assumed that the temple was erected in the eighth century. However, from  the simple ornaments used, the making technique, and a chinese record, there is a prediction that the temple was built in the seventh century, on the same era as the building of Javanese temples.

Along the journey to the location, you will ride by Pulo Village which has the unique tradition and well-preserved traditional houses. By taking getek – raft made of bamboo – you will see the panoramic sight of Cangkuang temple that is awesome.

The atmosphere in Panjang Island, the location of Cangkuang Temple, is quite fresh and has imposing view because there is a beautiful park and the number of teureup tree, banyan trees, and  randu tree (Ceiba pentandra). Moreover, the existence of Mount Haruman, Mount Mandalawangi, and Mount Guntur combined with the calm water of surrounding area can enhance the location as the worth visiting tourism destination for you.

A public small museum keeping many antique objects and 12 ancient books is located nearby the temple. Some documents telling the history and all information relating to the temple can also be found in the museum.

About a kilometer away from the museum, there is a tomb of Embah Dalem Arif Muhammad. It is believed that he was the envoy of Mataram Kingdom who was assigned to fight againts VOC in Batavia (Jakarta). After being defeated by VOC, he and his entourage decided to keep staying in Cangkuang where the local inhabitants there had embraced Hindu. Considering such reality, the location is a right place for cultural and natural tourism.

Cangkuang Temple Location

Cangkuang Temple lies in Cangkuang Village, Leles Sub-district, Garut District, West Java Province, Indonesia. Cangkuang Temple‘s location is about 46 km away from Bandung and 20 km from Garut District. Depart from your home to Garut District then go on to Leles Sub-district. The temple is three km away from Leles highway or about 35 minutes by walk. Having passed by Pulo Village, you have to wade Lake Cangkuang by getek to Cangkuang Temple. Tourism information center, mosque, museum, shelter, parking area, and raft for hanging around the location are available for you. Moreover, food stalls, souvenir shops and beautiful park are also supporting facilities that may offer you memorable visit. The entrance ticket to the location is IDR 2000/person. 

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Bledug Kuwu

Since the reign of old Mataram Kingdom (732 – 928 A.D.), bledug kuwu has been shaped out naturally from the volcanic mud in the district of Grobogan, Central Java, Indonesia. Over and above the existence of eternal fire resources of Mrapen and Kedungombo dam, Bledug Kuwu is the worth visiting tourism destination in Grobogan District, Central Java Province. Bledug Kuwu is derived from Javanese language, bledug means explotion/ to explode and kuwu/ kuwur  means  run or scattered about.

The early history of bledug kuwu was started when a man namely Joko Linglung was going home from the Pacific Ocean to Medang Kamulan Kingdom through a hole – that is now bledug kuwu – after defeating Prabu Dewata Cengkar. Joko Linglung made the hole himself as he was able to transform  into a snake. Such ability was a requirement to be admitted as the son of Aji Saka, the roler of Medang Kamulan Kingdom.

Along the journey to bledug kuwu, you will see the natural view of thick forest, green farms, and beautiful hilly areas. In the location, you will see frequent small explotions of the mud every two to three minutes. The wallow mud area is 650 meters in diameter. Sometimes, the mud`s explotions can be as high as local inhabitants` houses.

The existence of bledug kuwu is utilized by local inhabitants for livehood resources by producing salt. The activity of local people in producing salt in the location is a distinction which is rarely found in the mainland. The expertise of local people in producing salt was recorded on the history of Surakarta Kingdom.

Bledug Kuwu Location

Bledug Kuwu lies in Kuwu Village, Kradenan Sub-district, Grobogan District, Central Java Province, Indonesia. Taking public transportation like bus from Semarang bus station to the location requires IDR 10000 for the costs. Then, you must continue the trip to the location by taking minibus with IDR 5000 in charge.The entrance ticket to the location for observing the natural phenomenon of vulcanic mud in bledug kuwu is IDR 500. Some food stalls, guesthouses and other supporting facilities can be easily found around the location. Of course, the shops selling local salt can be found as well. 

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Jatijajar Cave

Welcome to Jatijajar Cave

Jatijajar cave was naturally shaped out of limestone. It was discovered by a farmer namely Jayamenawi in 1802 A.D., when he was grassing then suddenly sunk into a hole. Some people lent a hand for him to come out of the hole by uncovering the thick grass covering the hole. Finally, they realized that the hole led to a cave which was assumed for having three ventilations on the wall.

The entire length of the cave is 250 meters, scattering from the entrance door to the way out. Not only that, the cave is 12 meters high, 15 meters square of width,10 meters of the canopy and situated at an altitude of 50 meters.

It was Suparjo Rustam – the Governor of Central Java -  who had an idea to develop Jatijajar Cave as a valuable tourism destination in 1975. The building process was conducted by CV. AIS, Yogyakarta, headed by Saptoto, a famous dioramic expert coming from Yogyakarta. After that, the further management was taken over by the local government of Kebumen.

A spurting-water dinosaur statue, in front of the cave, symbolizes the urgency of the cave. People entering the location will pass by the mouth of the statue. The spurting-water from the statue‘s mouth comes from the Kantil River and the Mawar River. It is believed that the water never dries up even in drought season. Often, the water is utilized for irrigating the people‘s farms.

Exploring into the cave, you will see the wondrous scenery of surrounding area. Flickering lamps lightening the entrance door to the way out, enhance the comfort of your visit. Thus you are not necessary to be afraid of the illumination inside the cave. Some holes on the wall of the cave function as ventilation so that the air circulation within the cave keep on stable. In the center of the cave, there is a circle stone for your seat when you are tired, so you can keep enjoying the beauty of the cave.

About eight dioramas with 32 effigies depicting the story of Raden Kamandaka (commonly known as the story of  Lutung Kasarung) – the son of Padjajaran King – who lived as an ascetic in the cave looking for divine inspiration, can be watch therein. He lived as an ascetic in Jatijajar Cave because the location, at the time, included into the territory of Padjajaran Kingdom (now West Java)  with Bogor (cited in Batutulis inscription) as the capital.

While the entrace door to the cave is the mouth of dinosaur statue, the way out of the cave is the tail of the statue. The distinction of the cave from other caves in Indonesia is the existence of four underground rivers (seven in other sources) listed below: the Mawar River, the kantil River, the Jombor River, and the Puser Bumi River. The Mawar River and the Kantil River flow through narrow fissures penetrating the wall to the way out. By washing our face by the water of the Mawat River, it is assumed for being able to make us stay young. And, washing our face by the water of the Kantil River can make our dreams come true. The last two underground rivers, the Puser Bumi River and the Jombor River are intentionally considered as sacred by the management of the cave. People who want ot explore those two underground rivers must have permission from the management first.

Jatijajar Cave Location

Jatijajar Cave lies in Jatijajar Village, Ayah Sub-district, Kebumen District, Central Java Province, Indonesia. It is about 21 km away southwetern direction of Gombong Sub-district. You can take either public or private transportation remembering the location of Jatijajar Cave can be easily accessed. For you taking public transportation, you need to take bus passing by Gombong – Jatijajar route from Gombong bus station.

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