Cultural Heritages of Indonesia at National Level 2015.

National Flag, Red White: a cultural heritage at national level.

So far,the total of cultural heritages across Indonesia  amounted to 66,532 objects and buildings. Out of the amount, only 1,003 cultural heritages were appointed at national level, provincial and regent/municipal level with condition parly unprotected.

In 2015, Indonesia has ranked 19 Cultural Heritages at national level.  The experts have also recommended to rank 61 cultural heritages at at national level, provincial and regent/municipal level. The objective of cranking of cultural heritages is needed to distribute the authorities and responsibilities of  different level of government regarding protection, development and benefits from cultural heritages.

The cultural heritages at national level including :

4 cultural heritage objects :

• National Flag Red White;
• Inscription Cilaruteun;
• Inscription Kebon Kopi I (Tapak Gajah), Bogor, West Java;
• Prasasti Tugu, Museum Nasional, Jakarta;

2 cultural heritage zone :

• Sangiran zone, Sragen, Central Java;
• Gedong Songo Temple Complex zone;, Semarang, Central Java;

15 cultural heritage buildings :

• Building A, National Museum, Jakarta;
• Linggarjati Building, Kuningan, West Java;
• Main building of train station, Tugu, Yogyakarta;
• Pesanggerahan Menumbing, Muntok, Bangka Belitung;
• Pesanggerahan Ngeksiganda, Yogyakarta;
• High school building and Social Academy of Ibu Kartini (Van Daventer School), Semarang, Central Java;
• Wisma Ranggam, Muntok, Bangka Belitung;
• Gedung Merdeka, Bandung, West Java;
• Detention House of Mr Muhammad Hatta, Banda Neira, Maluku;
• Detention House dr Tjipto Mangoenkoesoemo, Banda Neira, Maluku;
• Detention House of Mr Iwa Koesoemasoemantri, Banda Neira, Maluku;
• Detention House Sutan Sjahrir, Banda Neira, Maluku;

Source:  Kompas, November 28, 2015

Celebrate New Year 2017 in Gili Trawangan, West Nusa Tenggara

If you have not decided where to spend your last days in 2015, Gili Trawangan is the best choice.
Imagine, all you want to do at the thought of a holiday at the beach, it's all here. Swim in the crystal clear sea, eat delicious food in a romantic beach side restaurant, enjoy a cocktail by the pool, or dancing in the moonlight. It all can be found on the island of Gili Trawangan.

Gili Trawangan is one of the most famous island of Lombok. A small island located in the Northwest of the island of Lombok is not only presents a beautiful view only. Beaches and landscapes will make you amazed. You can do a variety of activities that you enjoy doing during the day. In addition, you can also join the beach parties at night.

Lombok Island is one of the small islands in eastern Indonesia. However Lombok itself is surrounded by many islands are smaller, which is called "Gili". One of Lombok Gili favorite spot is Gili Trawangan. In addition, Gili Meno and Gili Air is also worth a visit.

After riding a speed boat for about 15 minutes from Malimbu, Lombok, you will be greeted by a beautiful island like this painting. Clear skies, crystal clear sea water, white sand, and the cool air and clean it makes your breath fresh and cool endured was so stunned.

Trawangan is the largest of the three series of small islands located in the northwest of the island of Lombok. Gili Trawangan has the most diverse facilities for tourists compared with two other dyke, namely Gili Meno and Gili Air. With a length of 3 kilometers and a width of 2 kilometers, the island is too small to support a large scale agriculture, and too far away to be used as industrial or commercial areas.

In addition to spectacular views, there is one thing that you can instantly feel so set foot in Trawangan: super clean air, because motor vehicles are prohibited from operating on the island is also in two other dyke. If you want to explore the island, you can rent a bicycle or cidomo, simple wagon horse-drawn funny. Cidomo gets its name from the word cika in Sasak language, which means traditional horse-drawn wagon, but the wheels car wheels

Various restaurants and pubs, from the nuanced relaxed, romantic, and fun for partying, available here, Trawangan is famous for its beach party that lasted all night and held several times a week. Small size of the island makes the atmosphere more intimate, so that the tourists who are on vacation even feel close to each other. This is what makes a holiday in Trawangan feels very special.

It is not complete if no beach to dive into the sea. You definitely did not want to miss. For those of you who love to explore the beauty of the sea, this island is the perfect place to go scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking, surfing, and even free diving (for those who have advanced scuba diving). 

Having tired of adventure at sea, you can sit back and relax to enjoy the scenery while staring at the dusk began to fall. Sunset in Gili Trawangan is unbeatable!

Source : http://www.pesona.co.id/kuliner.wisata/wisata/menemukan.surga.di.gili.trawangan/006/002/51

Top Attractions in Jakarta, Indonesia, Things to do

Indonesia is a country which made a reputation in tourism and easily it named mentioned in the

global tourism sector. Very rich in heritage the country has many tourist attractions in its every island. The capital city of Indonesia is known as Jakarta located in one of its island. Jakarta Indonesia is the most popular city in Indonesia and you can find too many attractions in this burning hot city. The city has highly modernized culture, and also rich in five star hotels, famous restaurants, busiest shopping centers, bars, modern skyscrapers, and dancing clubs.

Brilliant View of Jakarta City

Tourists can reach Jakarta city by air and its own international airport is the main entrance of this paradise. Its bay contains on many small islands which cut you off from city’s life and give you some freshness and calm atmosphere, the cool breeze and sunny weather are the other attractions at the beaches of the group of the islands.

When we study the Jakarta’s history, we see that the roots of the city are connected back to 14^th century, when Jakarta was the main harbor port of the Java the Kingdom of Pajajaran, Java’s last Hindu Kingdom. A Muslim ruler named Fatahilklah conquered the city, as many of Asian countries and cities challenged and conquered by Muslims, and changed its name into Jayakarta or City of Victory in June 1527. Later in early 1600 the city was ruled by Dutch for 300 years. It remained their central Southeast Asian post in that era. After a freedom struggle on August 1945 the Indonesian claimed their independence.

Skyscrapers of Indonesia

Today Jakarta is the main gateway to Indonesia and welcomes millions of visitors annually who further travel to Bali, Lombok, or other popular historic site to spend vacations. There are numerous tourist attractions some of the top we will share with you. The list is below

Immanuel Church

Let’s start with a historic baroque style church built around seventeenth century known as Immanuel Church. The most popular attraction, the church is equipped with a 400 years old organ. The old paintings in the church also hold the attention of the visitors.

The National Monument

The National Monument (Monas or Monumen Nasional) is a 132 meter tall obelisk located in the center of Merdeka Square (the central park) also an icon of the city and a symbol of the struggle of Indonesia. Taking picture or selfie with Monas or as a background is the most popular hobby among visitors. People can find The National History Museum in the area around Monas, give much literature to learn the Indonesian history. Both museum and monument are open daily from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm throughout the week except for the last Monday of each month when the monument is closed. A tip for everyone “watching monument in the evening is stunning”.

National museum Indonesia

Gedung Kesensian Arts Theater Jakarta Indonesia

Wandering in Old Town also known as Old Batavia and watching its old and not well preserved building feel that you are in old age but the Old Town has a very strong historical value. There are many museums around the Old Batavia. Jakarta has a rich history, so you will find many museums within the city. Each of them has different variety of artifacts. Must visit some of them to explore and learn some history of Indonesia. In these museums The History Museum, Puppet Museum, Fine Art and Ceramic Museum, Wayang Museum, Bank Mandiri Museum, and Maritime Museum are the most popular.

Jakarta Beach

The Indonesian beaches along-with Jakarta Bay offer some fun under sunny weather on golden sand. Swimming in crystal clear water of sea, ride on a horse, surf along the blowing oceanic waves, fly a kite in strong beach winds, scuba diving and snorkeling are the major tourist attractions on these beaches of Indonesia.

A trip to National Park Jakarta and meet some of the rare wild animals such as bears, tigers, and rhinoceros. In the forests you will meet a beautiful ecosystem of unique species of animals, birds, and plants living there.

Accommodation in Jakarta is no problem. The city is providing some world class accommodation for its visitors. There are five star resorts, hotels, quality restaurants, and lodges. Clubs and bars in Jakarta remain open till late in night. Hotels in Jakarta offer some unique and delicious dishes.

Shopping in Jakarta is not easy. You have too many options there. The grand stores are full of variety that you want. For cheap shopping visit to Pasar Baru, a pedestrian friendly street, you will find many locals and family running their business. Shirts and dresses of old fashion, belts, jackets, and watches at very low prices are available there.  

Taman Mini Indonesia

It becomes a long list of things to do in Indonesia and its major attractions. Still the list is incomplete there is a lot more other interesting stuff to do in and around the city. A day for full fun is not enough. 

Birding in Indonesia : Bali

Apart from its nature beauty, Bali provides also perfects place for bird watching. Many tourists leave birding spots in Bali unattended, in fact, its biological value of avifauna here worth spending more days of your adventure in Indonesia. Here are birding spots and endemic birds in Bali as posted in http://id.indo.com :

• Bali Barat National Park (West Bali): Green Junglefowl, Lineated Barbet, Dollarbird, Javan Kingfisher, Collared Kingfisher, Sacred Kingfisher, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Lesser Coucal, Red-breasted Parakeet, Grey-rumped Treeswift, Savanna Nightjar, Spotted Dove, Island Collared-Dove, Orange-breasted Green-Pigeon, Grey-cheeked Green-Pigeon, Green Imperial-Pigeon, Common Sandpiper, Beach Thick-knee, Brahminy Kite, Black-thighed Falconet, White-faced Heron, Pacific Reef-Egret, Striated Heron, Lesser Adjutant, Banded Pitta, Long-tailed Shrike, Racket-tailed Treepie, White-breasted Woodswallow, Javan Cuckooshrike, White-shouldered Triller, Black Drongo, Common Iora, Oriental Magpie-Robin, Black-winged Starling,Bali Myna, Sooty-headed Bulbul, Yellow-vented Bulbul, Lemon-bellied White-eye, Striated Grassbird, Australasian Lark, Blood-breasted Flowerpecker, Java Sparrow.

• Bedugul Botanical Garden (Central Bali): Blue-eared Barbet,Rainbow Lorikeet, Yellow-throated Hanging-Parrot, Grey-cheeked Green-Pigeon, Black-backed Fruit-Dove, Black Eagle, Indonesian Honeyeater, Golden Whistler, Sunda Whistling-Thrush, Orange-headed Thrush,Mountain White-eye, Javan Grey-throated White-eye, Sunda Bush-Warbler, Russet Bush-Warbler, Sunda Warbler, Horsfield's Babbler, Chestnut-backed Scimitar-Babbler, Crescent-chested Babbler, Blood-breasted Flowerpecker, Javan Munia. 

• Ubud (Central Bali) : Javan Kingfisher, Collared Kingfisher, Chestnut-headed Bee-eater, Asian Palm-Swift, Collared Scops-Owl, Spotted Dove, White-breasted Waterhen, Cattle Egret, Javan Pond-Heron, Long-tailed Shrike, Pied Bushchat, Striated Swallow, Yellow-vented Bulbul, Bar-winged Prinia, Pallas's Grasshopper-Warbler,Australasian Lark, Olive-backed Sunbird, Red Avadavat, Javan Munia, Scaly-breasted Munia. 

• Benoa/Sanur Area (South Bali) : Small Blue Kingfisher, Sacred Kingfisher, Blue-tailed Bee-eater, Asian Palm-Swift, Slaty-breasted Rail, White-breasted Waterhen, Ruddy-breasted Crake, White-browed Crake, Whimbrel, Far Eastern Curlew, Common Redshank, Terek Sandpiper, Common Sandpiper, Grey-tailed Tattler, Rufous-necked Stint, Pacific Golden-Plover, Malaysian Plover, Mongolian Plover, White-tailed Tropicbird, White-faced Heron, Little Egret, Cattle Egret, Javan Pond-Heron, Striated Heron, Lesser Frigatebird, Long-tailed Shrike, White-breasted Woodswallow, Oriental Magpie-Robin, Pied Bushchat, Barn Swallow,Pacific Swallow, Olive-backed Sunbird, Yellow Wagtail, Streaked Weaver. 

Source

Birding in Indonesia : East Nusa Tenggara

Throught out East Nusa Tenggara, there are more than 70 types of endemic birds. Here is a list of endemic areas recorded by "Burung Indonesia", a NGO on bird conservation in Indonesia along with a list of birds from www.wingsbird :

• Camplong : Marigold lorikeet, Timor Bus-chat (Decu Timor), Plain Gerygone (Remetuk Timor), Black-breasted Myzomela, Timor Leaf-Warbler (Cikrak Timor), Northern Fan-tail, Buff-banded Bushbird (Celucuk Timor), Streaked (Timor) Boobook;
• Dataran Bena;
• Bipolo: Yello-crested Cockatoo, Timor Blue-Flycatcher (Sikatan Bakung), Timor Stubtail (Buntut Tumpul Timor, Slaty-Cuckoo-Dove (Merpati Hitam Timot), Fawn-breasted Whistler (Kancilan Timor), Red-chested Flowerpecker (Cabai Lombok), Ashy-bellied White-eye;
• Bu'at;
• Gunung Mutis: Pink-headed Imperial Pigeon, Olive headed Lorikeet (Perkici Timor), Iris Lorikeet, Tricolored Parrotfinch, Pygmy Wren-Babbler, Red Jungglefowl, Oriental Pipit, Black-faced Cuckoo-shrike, Snowy-browed flycatcher, Pied Bushchat ;
• Gunung Timau;
• Kateri;
• Oelnasi : Timor Black Pigeon, Bar-necked Cuckoo-Dove, Black-banded Flycatcher (Sikatan Timor), Timor Sparrow, Black-banded Fruit-dove, Timor Bushchat (Decu Timor) ;
• Semau;
• Teluk Kupang.

Source: NTT Hidden Paradise : Kupang, Soe, Rote, Alor by Rita harahap

Tour Indonesia, and find reasons to travel

Indonesia is a popular tourist destination, with the collection of over 17,000 separated islands so you can say the world largest archipelago, located on the southern tail of Thailand to western shores of Australia. The most populous Muslim majority country has the population of over 255 million heads. Indonesia containing on 34 provinces and its capital name is Jakarta. One more interesting fact about Indonesia is that the country has the world’s second largest tropical rain forest. The official language is called as Bahasa Indonesian, the only language of all islands.

Prambanan Temple

Six thousands of Indonesian islands are inhabited with different culture of Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim faiths, including some magnificent Mosques and temples. The major attraction of the country is its lush jungle canopy. A trip to these forests will be unforgettable experience for you. On the other hand, Indonesian beaches and crystal clear water are also popular among visitors. The volcanic sea mounts, deep water trenches, snorkeling, swimming, and scuba diving are particularly enjoyable.

Denpasar in Bali and Jakarta in Java are the major cities where most of the tourists arrive via international flights. The other small islands are connected each other with sea routs and by air. A tour in ferry boat to get from one to other island is unforgettable. The people in Indonesia are not rude when dealing but mostly friendly. And the official currency is called as rupiah (IDR). Money exchange is no problem in Indonesia.

Celebrating some Hindu festival at Prambanan and Borobudur temples are popular for cultural tourism. In Borneo, you will find some rare and special animals in its jungles. It is great to spend some time in Bunaken National Marine Park which claims a variety of over 3,500 fish species living in Indonesian waters.

Tana Toraja

In urban areas tourists look busy in activities of shopping and sightseeing. The nightlife, five stars luxury resorts and spas, cheap and luxury hotels, the modern amusement parks, and honeymoon getaways are some of many reasons which pull the tourists to Indonesian big cities, where Jakarta is standing in front of all and remains the shopping hub of the country, which has numerous famous and modern shopping malls and traditional markets. While Bali in Denpasar is famous for highly developed arts such as traditional and modern dance, painting, music and also known for leather and metalworking.   

A tip for tourists should learn a small amount of the official language of Indonesia before or after reaching on the islands. The famous palm trees, beautiful beaches make Indonesian tour at top.  

 Bali Temple

 Mountains in Indonesia

  Scuba Diving

 Raja Ampat in Indonesia

 Indonesian Map

 Mountains in Indonesia

10 List Of Tourist Destination In Lombok

10 List of tourist destination in Lombok

Lombok has become one of interesting destination of  tour, not only among young people, even among parents who loveto  travel around the world. Lombok Island is an island best known for its beautiful and charming nature, even less people who began to make the Lombok island as a tourist destination, whether it among the students for a holiday or even among the families to get a new atmosphere.Beside Bali island,  Lombok island is also interesting for your vacation destination.

Here are 10 list of tourist destinations in Lombok :

1. Pura Batu Bolong

The Pura Batu Bolong is located in the area of ​​Senggigi, Lombok, precisely on the black rocks jutting into the sea. In the middle there is a hole that is exactly as Pura Batu Bolong. Well, to get into the temple is indeed required to wear yellow cloth in the waist, the same as in Bali. It is closely related to the background of Mount Agung beautiful scenery and background Lombok Strait is also very beautiful, especially when dusk with the sun going down.

2. Senggigi Beach

Senggigi Beach is a Lombok Tourism which is also the most visited place by tourists, precisely in the western part of the island of Lombok. To atmosphere in the tourist spot almost the same as the one at Kuta Beach Bali Island, with waves very quiet so by the tourists is widely used for snorkeling and swimming. Long coastline, with beautiful sand beaches and crystal clear sea water. As the most famous beach in Lombok, causing many tourist attractions create facilities such as bars, hotels, vending pulse, restaurants, transportation, and so forth.

3. Lake Segara Anakan

This is one Places in Lombok highly recommended for those who are real nature lovers. Its location is close to the crater of Mount Rinjani with the confidence of the citizens who say that this is a sea that broke up over the island, because the water is very blue color the same as the original sea water so that the so-called sea broke. Lovely to meet with the atmosphere of the afternoon, and the waves shines sweet twilight.

Also from this lake you can enjoy climbing Mount Rinjani. You can use a travel agency that later will take you past Lake Segara Anak and then stay on the lake shore. On the lake you'll be traveled for fishing so that the preparation of fishing equipment not to be missed as well. Approximately 9 hours later you have to spend time to be able to reach Lake Segara Anak by foot, but you'll be fascinated by the landscape so that a trip to Places in Lombok tired will not be felt in vain.

4. Kuta Beach Lombok

This is not the Kuta beach in Bali, but a beautiful beach located in the south of the island of Lombok. Kuta Beach Lombok is one of a number of interesting places in Lombok .

Geographically, this beach is surrounded by hill. In addition, Kuta Beach Lombok has white sand beaches and generally not much visited by tourists. Do not be surprised if it feels deserted beach when you visit it. Pantai Kuta Lombok is administratively located in the village of Kuta, located not far from Lombok International Airport. It takes approximately 1.5 hours from Senggigi to get this place. You will pass through the city of Mataram if taking Senggigi travel route - Kuta Beach.

5. Mount Rinjani

 

Mount Rinjani is one of the tourist attractions in Lombok are officially designated status as a national park, which is a protected ecosystem of the Indonesian government with the character of mountainous rain forest and savannah.

The area of ​​this national park is about 40 thousand hectares. Mount Rinjani is located in the northern part of Lombok Island with an altitude of 3,726 meters above sea level, and is the second highest volcano in Indonesia after Mount Kerinci.

Mount Rinjani have a wide crater, there is a crater lake called Lake Segara Anak. According to local belief, if the Lake Segara Anak visible area, then it is a sign that the age of the viewer is still long. Conversely, if looked cramped, it signifies people who see short-lived. It is advisable to carry out a clean up and spirited calm before looking back Segara Anak Lake. This lake can be used also as a fishing spot.

6. Gili Trawangan

 

Gili Trawangan is one of the most famous island in Lombok. A small island located in the Northwest of the island of Lombok is not only presents a beautiful view. Beaches and landscapes will make you wonder.

To reach Gili Trawangan, the most common way is by boat motors. You can ride from the small harbor in Ward, about 42 Km from the city of Mataram (or approximately 1 hour drive). If from Mataram you are using a vehicle such as a motorcycle or a car, you have to leave the port.

7. Gili Air

 

Gili Air will be presenting at your nan natural water park is amazing. Because named "Water", then on this island you can perform a variety of activities associated with water. Gili Air Lombok is located on the Northwest side of Lombok. Gili around this, you can roam at least 5 special point where you can say hello Sea Horse, turtles, a wide variety of fish with different colors, as well as other sea dwellers.

Gili Air is usually visited by tourists in July-August. Most visitors are from overseas, such as Australia, England, France, Holland, Italy, and other countries. Not many domestic visitors who are in this Gili, so do not be surprised if you see a lot of foreign tourists. Foreign tourists are very interested in this Gili, because the beauty of the beach and ocean views are owned Gili Air. Not to mention if you peek at the underwater scenery is amazing. So that the favorite activity in Gili is snorkeling and diving.

Roam the underwater world at the Gili Air, you can visit the 5 favorite places are presenting to you the sights under the water. Namely Water Wall, Water Slope, Frogfish Point, Segaluh and Malang Reef. There you can enjoy the beauty of the rows of coral reefs and fish with interesting colors. These places are a paradise for lovers of underwater sports. indulgence you will be satisfied also with the unique characteristics possessed by each place. For example Water Wall, in this place coral reef stretched like a wall. You are also very easily could see Sea Horses and Turtles are interesting. If interested, you can rent snorkeling or diving equipment, along with professional dive guides.

To reach Gili Air is not difficult. You can reach it from the city of Mataram, with ground vehicles up to the jetty Ward. Ward trip to the pier you can take about 1 hour. Ward of the dock, you can cross by boat about 15 minutes away. You can also cross over from Senggigi Lombok with the long journey of about 1 hour. Some top class hotel facilities include a pick-up, if you book a room for the night.

8. Pusuk Monkey Forest

 

Pusuk Monkey Forest is part of the region of Mount Rinjani, Lombok. Pusuk Monkey Forest is located at the summit of Mount Rinjani and is the habitat of hundreds of monkeys. In traveling around the Monkey Forest Pusuk, be careful when driving, because often times these monkeys playing in the middle of the road. Monkey Forest Pusuk typically be a place of rest and a place for tourists who are heading Sendang Gile. If you bring food, the monkeys will try to take it away from you, do not fight the monkeys because they could have been angry.

9. Air Terjun Gile 

Located in North Lombok, Spring Gile Waterfall is about 60 KM or 3 hours drive from the city of Mataram. Is situated in the village of Senaru, Niagara Spring Gile is the entrance to the beginning of the ascent of Mount Rinjani. Because it has the same water source with water in Narmada, Water, Niagara Spring Gile also believed to keep you young when you use for bathing or washing face. To be able to enjoy the fountain of youth in Niagara Spring Gile, you have to climb about 200 stairs first.

10. Gili Meno

If you walk along the white sand beach in Gili Meno, then within half an hour, you're back again to the initial starting point. That is, the island is very small indeed. Transport can be used only Cidomo, the horse-drawn wagon. In fact, this place is not yet available electrical lines until a year ago when we visited there. Meno communities rely on lighting the torch in his home. There are some homes that have generators, but not many. If you are interested in exploring the beauty of the object of Gili Meno, then one of the attractions is the preferred swimming (diving) with occasional meet green turtles are found on the island of Lombok. In place of this tour are the green turtle breeding are already scarce.

There you are, 10 List Of Tourist Destinations In Lombok. Have fun and do not forget to get low rate hotel and cheap flight.