Monday, January 31, 2011

Green Canyon Area Tour at Pangandaran


Green Canyon
Green Canyon tourist attractions located in the village Kertayasa, Ciamis, West Java, about 31 km from Pangandaran. The name was introduced by Green Canyon tourists from France. Greenish color of river water may be the reason this place called Green Canyon. While the previous name, Cukang Taneuh means land bridge because of the bridge with a width of 3 meters and 40 meters long that connects the village with the Village Batukaras Kertayasa.

River Cijulang

The goal is tunnel-like cave which is under the land bridge, known as Green Canyon Cave. To reach the cave, you must use a boat down the river Cijulang known as motorized. The boat was only able to be boarded by 5 passengers. Price rent a boat or motorized Rp 75.000 or $ 8 USD, - per boat. The time required to travel that starts from the pier to the caves Ciseureuh approximately 30 minutes.

On the side of the river flow Cijulang you can enjoy climbing the hill is overgrown with lush green trees and rocks that decorate it. The trip will not be boring because of the beautiful scenery and relaxed enjoying the river flow. Naik ketinting also can create its own uniqueness, especially for kids who love the water.

When almost there, the path will be narrowed so that the boat had to take turns to enter this path. There is also a regulator that provides direction for the driver to drive the boat for an orderly. Near the mouth of the cave, ketinting no longer be able to deliver you and your entourage that is not possible because the path traversed.

Green Canyon Cave
Beautiful views await you after getting off the boat. You can enjoy a solid side cave with stalactite and stalagmite see who was still dripping water. Water continuously issued in the cliff so that this area is called the eternal rain elapsed areas. You can also swim in the cave by using the buoy. You will feel the water was cold and refreshing. More beautiful scenery while watching the waterfall Palatar contained in the Green Canyon Cave. Swimming in cold water while enjoying the high cliffs and see stalactite and stalagmite must have been a special experience that is not forgotten.

Green Canyon or Cukang Taneuh is indeed a beautiful tourist attractions in the area of Pangandaran. But if you intend to visit this place should be visited in the dry season because this season, the river water is green Cijulang tosca. While in the rainy season, when high rainfall, river water will be brown. Also during the rainy season there may be tidal or river water flow of river water that is too heavy, so the place was closed to the public for the safety of visitors.

Sunday, January 30, 2011

Lovina Beach Resort with a Dolphin Capture

 
Lovina
Located in North Bali Lovina on the north coast of Bali, exactly about 10 km west of Singaraja. Lovina Beach in the Village Kalibukbuk, Buleleng Regency, Bali. Therefore, sometimes people call it a tourist area Kalibukbuk.

Lovina Beach is unspoiled black sand so interesting to visit. What is interesting in Lovina Beach is a trip out to sea off the coast of Lovina. You can see dolphins in the waters of Lovina is located about 1 kilometer from the beach. Sea Bali in Lovina relatively calm waters so that you can tour at sea using fishing boats.

Dolphins
Lovina famous famous as the place to witness the performances of wild dolphins. You can immediately see the funny behavior and friendly dolphins live in the middle of the sea. Of course this will be an interesting experience for your vacation. In Lovina area there are hundreds of dolphins tail.

To be able to see the attraction of wild dolphins, you have to leave early when the sun will rise. Why? Since the dolphins in this region appears only between the hours of 6 am to 8 am. At that hour, dozens of dolphins will air attractions naturally show their activities. There are just swimming in the water, there is also skipping. Of course this will create awe of the beauty of the black sea animals.

Usually the tourists had gathered on the beach at around 5:30 pm to go to sea. You can hire a fishing boat that had been prepared for the journey. The journey begins with a small boat that could only carry a maximum of 4 people in addition to the fishermen. The boat will take you approximately one to two miles to the sea to where the dolphin would normally appear.

During the trip, you can see a vast sea view and while the boat away from the mainland, you can see the mainland Lovina from a distance like a silhouette. Having reached the middle of the sea, the fishermen will be down to where the dolphin would normally appear. And if there is a group of dolphins that jump, the fishermen will notify other boats around it so that the boats will add speed to chase a group of dolphins.

Of course you can record when the dolphins jumping in the ocean. There is also the tourists who could not see the dolphins. It also depends on natural factors such as the pair of sea water, wind direction, and of course your luck to see dolphins in the wild. "Pursuit" will last approximately 3 hours. However, if you're feeling sick because of seasickness you should not hesitate to tell the fishermen to return to the mainland.

While traveling back to the mainland, you can enjoy the scenery along the coast of Lovina clearly because the sun was shining with light. You also can enjoy a tour Lovina marine park waters.

Lovina Marine Park
In the area of Lovina, you also can dive or snorkel to enjoy the beauty of the sea on the beach. You can find a variety of ornamental fish are friendly enough to approach divers. Indeed, in Lovina marine parks are not as beautiful as any park in Indonesia. However, you will be quite happy playing with ornamental fish in these waters.

On the beach, you also can find a variety of shells that diverse. Sure you can take it to a collection of trinkets and souvenirs that are natural and attractive.

Transportation and Accommodations in Lovina
In Lovina area there are many affordable lodging. There is also lodging that provide attractions that trained dolphins as well as a mini zoo in the inn. You can choose a variety of lodging accommodations from simple to the cottage.

From Denpasar to Lovina, you can pass then to Singaraja and Bedugul towards Lovina. You can also pass route last Bedugul Seririt and to Lovina. You can travel through both routes last about 2 hours drive. However, the route past the path up and down and winding. Another route is through Gilimanuk ago to Lovina that can be applied in almost 4 hours. The line was relatively straight and comfortable although the journey takes longer.

Lovina Beach
Lovina Beach can certainly be your destination. Many interesting things you can find in here like to see performances of wild dolphins in the ocean, as well as marine parks with a variety of ornamental fish. Especially if you're visiting the Soweto area, then a time to stop by to Lovina yourself and stay at least one day in there to see the attraction of dolphins in the early morning.

Thursday, January 27, 2011

Riau


1. Masjid Raya Pekanbaru
Location: District Senapelan
Municipality: Pekanbaru
Masjid Raya Pekanbaru is located in District Senapelan has a value of traditional architecture is very interesting and the oldest mosque in Pekanbaru city. The mosque was built in the 18th century and is evidence that the Apes) aan Siak once stood in the city of Pekanbaru in the government era Alamuddin Sultan Abdul Jalil Shah and Sultan Muhammad Ali Abdul Jalil Muazzam Shah as the fourth and fifth Sultan of the Kingdom of Siak Sri Indrapura.

In the area of the mosque there is a well that has a magical value, often by foreign tourists, especially tourists Malaysia this water bath to pay intention or vow that before.

2. Muara Takus
Location: District XIII Koto
District: Kampar
This temple complex is situated in the village of Muara Takus, Kecamatan XIII Koto Kampar or the distance is approximately 135 kilometers from the city of Pekanbaru. The distance between the temple complex is the center of the village of Muara Takus about 2.5 miles and not far from the edge of Kampar Kanan river.

This temple complex is surrounded by a wall measuring 74 x 74 meters there is also the wall outside their area of land measuring 1.5 x 1.5 kilometers surrounding this complex sampal to Kampar Kanan river. Within this complex there is also an old temple, temple and palace Young Stupa and Palangka. Temple building materials consist of sandstone, river stone and. bricks. According to the source host, bricks for this building was built in the village Pongkai, a village located on the downstream side of the temple complex. Former mining land for the bricks until recently regarded as a highly respected resident.

Inside the temple complex was also found that estimated the mound as a place of burning human bones. Outside this complex there are also buildings (former) made of brick, which has not been established type buildings.

Muara Takus temple complex, the only historical remains in the form of temples in Riau. The temple that is budhistis this is proof Buddhism flourished in this region several centuries ago. Nevertheless, archaeological experts can not determine exactly when this temple was founded. Some say the eleventh century, some say the fourth century, seventh century, the ninth century, and so forth. But clearly this temple complex is a relic of the past history.

3. Siak Palace Complex
Location: District of Siak Sri Indrapura
District: Bengkalis.
Kingdom of Siak Sri Indrapura was a kingdom's largest Islamic Malay Riau, reached its heyday in the 16th century until the 20th century, in the genealogy of Sultan-sultan of Siak Sri Indrapura Kingdom starting in 1725 there were 12 sultans who once reigned. The founder of the kingdom is the Sultan Abdul Jalil Rahmat Shah (1725-1746), he died in 1746 and held by Marhum Buantan. While the sultan was the sultan Assyaidis Twelfth Kasyim Abdul Jalif Syaifudin Sharif (Sharif Kasyim II), 1915-1949) Tengku Sulong. He as emperor after the death of his father ± 7 years Sultan Hashim. He is the last Emperor and the month of November 1945 to send a wire to the President of the Republic of Indonesia which states loyalty and he handed over his property to the struggle for independence of the Republic of Indonesia.

Now, as historical evidence of the greatness of Islam in the Malay kingdom of Riau this, we can see relics of the kingdom of Siak Palace complex built by Sultan Hashim Abdul Jalil Assyaidis Syaifuddin Sharif in 1889 under the name ASSIRAYATUL HASYIMIAH kingdom complete with equipment. Now the Palace of Siak Sri Indrapura be a place where the royal collection items include: Chair-clad royal throne (old) of gold, Duplicate Crown Royal, Safety Deposit Box Kingdom, Umbrella Kingdom, Royal Spear, Comets as rare and according to the story there are only two in the world and others. In addition to the royal palace there is also the castle contest.

4. Tourism Market / Down Market
Location: Senapelan
Municipality: Pekanbaru
Down Market became a place for tourists who visit come to Pekanbaru, especially domestic tourists. In this four-storey market, tourists can buy various goods with the quality of ex-foreign imports, such as ceramics from China, carpets from the Middle East, women's handbags from Italy, and many others. Also available is electronic goods and various types of small meals all foreign products. Uniquely, the price of imported goods sold at below market much cheaper than imported goods are sold in galleries or boutiques anywhere.
To show the impression of a Tourism Market, then the architecture of the buildings are made in the style of mixed Malay Chinese. If one looks closely, it akans Chinatown feel like being in Singapore or Malaysia.

5. Alam Mayang Fishing Pond
Location: Bukit Raya District
Municipality: Pekanbaru
Alam Mayang name of a pond or fishing facilities located at km 8 road Harapan Raya, Kelurahan Tangkerang East, Bukit Raya district, Pekanbaru. There are three ponds with an area of 18,560 meters and a whole variety of fish such as carp, fat, indigo and Sepat siam, we are ready to take home for the family. More fun with the family fishing pond in the area because there is a small canteen. Open every day of leisure opportunities in Nature Mayang and occasionally we also tested the ability of the fishing contest.

6. Fortress Seven Layer
Location: District Tambusai
District: Kampar
Fortress Seven Layer as a relic of the past history is available at Dalu Dalu, District Tambusai. The fort was built for defense against colonization by the community under the leadership of Tambusai lord, and his trademark Fortress Seven Plywood made from bamboo.
With the inherent value of struggle in this castle, making it as one of the cultural attractions and historical heritage of struggle against the people of Riau.

West Sulawesi


Simply promising tourism potential but has not been managed well so that optimal results can not be a more significant effect on foreign exchange income for the region however, the use to introduce tourism to the Indonesian community and even internationally, the government is preparing various efforts in the form west sulawesi promotions in print media or electronically to introduce tourism to the outside world.

Will put up facilities and infrastructure, adequate accommodation in the form of hotels and transportation to and from the existing attractions,

Nature Tourism in west Sulawesi among others:
- Anjoro Pitu
- Hot water
- Well love match on the island karampuang

Maritime tourism object, among others:
- White Sands in the district Polman
- Waterfalls cow eyes at Mamuju
- Karampuang Island Marine Park and island-balakang bala
- Bath hot water in Kalumpang, tapandulu and aralle in Mamasa

Cultural Travel
- Traditional house Mamuju
- Rice Tammanurung Kalumpang
- Wood Ebodi Giant Kaluku

Potential Agro tourism
- A variety of Flora Fauna

Potential Regional Dance, among others, as detailed below:
  • Dance Bamba Manurung
  • Dance Ma Bundu
  • Dance Motaro
  • Feather Dance Londong
  • Dance Tuduq Mandar Pembolongatta
  • Dance Tuduq Kumba
  • Dance Dego Pallaga
  • Dance PaJinang
  • Coconut Seven - Hot Water
  • Island Karampuang
  • Hangers
Additional

1.Beach Manakarra
This beach is part of the Gulf of Mamuju, Stone Harbor is a place that became the central nexus in the City of Mamuju.

In the City of Mamuju, capital of West Sulawesi province, there is a place for a fairly busy travel visited by the tourists, namely Manakarra Coast region.

For local communities, beach hangout Manakarra synonymous with young children. However, in reality there are many adults who come to visit the beach for recreation.
west sulawesi

Usually, this beach where they exploit to unwind by enjoying the beautiful beach. The beach is always crowded visited by travelers from 16.30-24.00 o'clock pm.

Local government will do the reclamation Beach Manakarra with area about 12 hectares which includes Stone Harbor to the fish auction area in Mamuju.

On top of the land to be reclaimed, the plan will be built some tourist facilities, a shopping center, entertainment center, and others. Construction of these facilities to attract the tourists visiting the coastal region.

Palippis Beach,Located in the village of Bala, District Balanipa, Polewali Mandar
Palippis as one of the coastal tourist attraction also offers a panoramic beauty of nature the sea is very exotic. Palippis located in Pallipis

Bala Village Balanipa District is about 20 km from the capital city Polewali Mandar and is located in the road axis of West Sulawesi province has become increasingly attract.

Because in addition to white sand that extends, in the natural beauty of the hills along the coast there are coral reefs with cliffs and natural caves.

Mainly in Lawuang the elongated and continuous with Palippis coast line along the beach about three kilo-meter also offers exotica cliff that resembles a canyon.

Besides the beautiful beach and sea views, Beach Palippis supported other natural panorama around it, like a bat cave and the stretch of cliff. The bat cave is situated on the hill which runs not far from the beach. Meanwhile, the stretch of the cliff stretches not so far from the mouth of the cave bats.

Tourism Beach-Lombang Lombang
Beach Tours Lombang-wave is approximately 30 kilometers from the city of fine black sand Mamuju.

The length of the tourist coastline about five miles with a width of 50 meters.

On this beach we can down a stretch of fine black sand along the + 5 miles with an average width of 50 meters.

With an area about it, the visitors can freely perform various activities on the beach, like play sand, play volleyball or football, or just sitting around relaxing. This location is also perfect for swimming and snorkeling.

East Kalimantan


Here Tourism in West Kutai District.

1.Jempang Lake and other lakes
The lake is located in District Jempang Jempang with area approximately 15 000 hectares (ha). Lake District Semayang Semayang located in an area of approximately 11 000 ha. The lake is in Kojo (100 ha), Lake Berambai (30 ha), Lake Malinau (25 ha), and Loa Maong lake (100 ha). All these lakes are producing fish in fresh water supplies most freshwater fish in East Kalimantan (Kaltim).

2.Crinkle Luway
It is located in the district perform, chamber over 15 km from the village and carry. This park area to 5000 ha. Three types of orchids there are in this place, among others; Black Orchid (coelogynepandurata), Erya Vania, Erya Florida, Coelogyne Rocus Soini and Bulpophylum Mututina, and some species of sac Semar.

Facilities on site there is information space, the need for tourist facilities available in the carry. To visit this place can be reached by river boat from Samarinda-carry, followed by four wheel drive or two wheel.

3.Mencimai, Benung, Engkni, Eheng and roar of the waterfall, magic spell
Villages are inhabited by Dayak Tunjung, there Lamin a distance of 7 km from Terminal Kampung Tongkok and as an arts center Benuaq Dayak tribe. In the village there is a museum Mencimai "Mencimai" which contains data and information Benuaq Dayak life in farming, hunting, and other social life, complete with photos and descriptions. The museum is built on the help of a Japanese tourist fees. Lamin inhabited by the people in these villages are; Lamin Mencimai, Lamin Benuang, Lamin and Lamin Eheng Engkuni.

4.The roar of the waterfall, magic spell
Waterfall tourism magic lies in the village Mapan roar. The roar of the waterfall, magic privileges have known Hindu heritage temple with stones Begulur. There's also a hall-lorog made below the ground with a layer of rock 50 meters long. This location is suitable to be used as the location of the archeological research.

5.Village Tering
Located on the banks of the Mahakam River District Long Iram. In the village resides Tering Bahau friendly tribal community welcoming guests with art Hudoq. Facilities available; Lamin customary, Public Art Shop. The famous ceremony is Lamelah Christianity, Laliq Iqbal, and Hudoq Apah.
To visit this place can be reached by river boat from Samarinda-datah said during the two days.

6.Pillars of Peace Long Bagun Ilir
Pillars of Peace situated on the edge of the Mahakam River District Long Bagun. The village is inhabited by other Dayak tribes from Lepo Tau Apo Kayan. Their lives were very harmonious and have a long Lamin. Native cultural arts and has its own characteristics compared with the Dayak Kenyah tribes other. Long Bagun Ilir village inhabited by Dayak Bahau so that their culture is different from other tribes. Most people living in Lamin. To visit this place can be reached by river boat from Samarinda Ilir-Long Bagun for two days.

7.Long and Long Tuyuk Pahangai

Located on the banks of the Mahakam River and through the rapids, the current is swift jram. Dayak tribes who live on Long Pahangai namely Umaq Flute, Huang Long Gelaat, Umaq Murut, Huang Kayan and Umaq Pala.

Long village which is dominated Tuyuk Bahau famous Dayak culture. In this village there are indigenous Mesaat Lamin. At the moment we drove through this area there are many rapids, including rafting the Upper Napo Shrimp and Neohida.

Arts and culture community that is customary ceremony Dangai, indigenous ceremony to welcome guests and others. In this region using aircraft from Samarinda-long data strings or using a chartered boat.

Banten


1.Great Mosque of Banten
Bantam known by his religious life and mutually tolerant of one another. Bantam grand mosque built by Sultan Maulana Yusuf in the year 1566. Apart from development center of Islam in Various offerings, this mosque was also built to complement the existing empire building.

Meanwhile, Chinese temples found in Banten was built in the early days of the sultanate of Banten, and is located approximately 50 yards from the fort Speelwijk. This temple is one of the oldest temples in Indonesia.

2.Ujung Kulon National Park
Ujung Kulon National Park is one of the world of nature conservation areas declared by UNESCO world body (the world heritage site). If you entered the area's natural of jungle, you can still see one-horned rhinoceros animals are almost extinct. In this place there are also areas of grazing buffalo, birds and animals merank other specific. This place is surrounded by the beautiful island of Pulai-around which is perfect for sports diving.

3.Panorama of Mount Krakatoa
In the middle of Mount Krakatau Sunda straits are easy to archived by speedboat from Anyer and Carita. The mountain is famous throughout the world with eruptive in 1883, who was then heard on the western Australia and Colombo. Even the hot clouds and hold out for a week later and reached the European region. New mountain who is the son of Krakatoa began to appear above sea level for the first time earlier in the year 1928 and still active today. Anak Krakatoa erupted last little at the end of 2007.

4.Anyer - Carita - Cape Lesung - Umang Island
Beaches Anyer, Carita, Cape mortar and Umang island located in Serang and Pandeglang area is a quiet place for you to rest. In this place there are many star hotels and non star, homely inn, restaurant or other facilities to meet the needs of tourists. You can try various water sports including water skiing, jet skiing, banana boating, canoeing and other water sports favorite.

Two-year eruption of Mount Krakatoa's tired, a 75.5-meter-high new lighthouse was built on the coast of Anyer, exactly facing the main road along the 1000 km which was built 1881 years ago Deandles in order to connect Anyer and Panarukan. Meanwhile, a mortar and the cape is a hermit island tourist destinations that attract other beach, situated in the southern region.

5.Sawarna Beach (Long Beach Southern Banten)
Beach coral beach and headland Ciantir screen is the main tourist destination in the village of Lebak regency Sawarna Bayah district, with its big waves and very suitable for surfing sports.

6.Badui people and Cisungsang
Baduy traditional societies there are in Lebak district, living in an area of approximately 5101 Ha. This tribe is divided between the outer and Badui Baduy. They live in harmony with the unostentatious nature and avoid the life of the modern outside world. They live with simplicity, so that they are never jealous of each other each other.

Cisungsang people living in an area of 28 km2, located in Cibeber subdistrict, Lebak regency. Art famous are: Rengkong, angklung Bendrong Buhun and mortar.

West Nusa Tenggara


Tourism Potential in West Nusa Tenggara

1. Senggigi

Senggigi, a distance of 15 kilometers (km) from Mataram, was one of the most famous sights in NTB with panoramic views of white sandy beach at the foot of the hills and supported by various means such as hotels, restaurants and shopping centers NTB crafts, making this area is never quiet from visitors both foreign and domestic tourists.

2. Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan

Are three small islands adjacent to the white sand beach and surrounded by marine park which is a very attractive blue coral habitat type (in the world there is only the other two in the Caribbean). In these islands also have available facilities and infrastructure are adequate tourism services. To reach these islands can be reached via ferry about 10 s / d 20 minutes from Ward Winner (30 km from Mataram), or directly from Senggigi with the slightly more expensive tariff.

3. Narmada Park
This park was built in the early 19th century by King Anak Agung Gde Karang Asem from Mataram because it has entered old age making it difficult to perform the religious ceremony is usually conducted on Mount Rinjani, which was built miniature successor in a ceremony where the Narmada, a distance of 9 km from Mataram. This place consists of sacred temples and sacred springs there which if used with certain requirements can make themselves into young. This place is also equipped with three pools each one for the ceremony, a bathhouse, and one more place to play.

4. Kuta Beach
Kuta beach is known for beaches Princess nyale. In this place on the 10th of each month according to the Sasak calendar (between February-March calendar AD) held a ceremony Odor nyale nyale or capture (a type of marine worm) as a reflection of the trust of population towards the legend of Princess Mandalika who throw themselves into the ocean to solve the problem. These beaches can be reached by road approximately 1 hour or 55 km from Mataram.

5. Koko brain Ivory
This place is famous for a small waterfall where the water flowed from under some large tree roots. According to local belief, the water can cure various diseases, so called "healthy water". Distance of about 57 km from Mataram.

6. Sesaot

Is a river that has a fairly heavy flow of water with a fairly large base rocks and surrounded by views of unspoiled forest, is about 30 km from Mataram.

7. Mount Rinjani
Is the second highest mountain (3726 m) in Indonesia. At an altitude of 2000 m, there is a middle of the lake Segara Anak there are volcanoes "Barujadi" which is still active with the hot springs. It will be an unforgettable experience for anyone who ever visited this place, unfortunately until now not available facilities and infrastructure are inadequate to visit there. To reach these places can be passed from village Sembalun - East Lombok (about 70 km from Mataram), and then have to walk along the path around with travel time approximately 8 hours.

8. Spring Waterfall gile

Distance of about 60 km from Mataram, was a very beautiful waterfall that flows down from the top terraced mountain, For this place it takes about 1.5 hours by four wheel drive, and then we had to walk down a path about 15 minutes.

9. Other Tourism
Moyo Island Sumbawa has ever visited the late Lady Diana and Prince Charles, Prince of England, and Bungin a very unique island with category most densely populated islands in the world with a limited land area but inhabited by thousands of fishermen and the majority of people who no longer empty land to build houses , although the mainland is only a few hundred feet from the island it is very sparsely populated.

Potential Craft

It's not complete without a visit to NTB souvenirs such as handicrafts, the main NTB residents include:

1. Pearl

NTB is one of the pearl production centers in Indonesia, various forms of pearl jewelry available at NTB with relatively cheap price. Pearl jewelry sales center, especially in the village "Sekarbella", 3 km from downtown Mataram.

2. Crafts wicker woven fabric

The result of this craft can be obtained at centers such as marketing around the market "sweta" and "Cakranegara" in downtown Mataram and in central production in honey-honey.

3. Wooden Crafts
Is a craft in various forms of decoration / sculpture / reliefs and furniture with lines that are formed from pieces of shell is triangular (cukli). Can be obtained at the central production is mainly in the village of "honey-honey", only 3 kilometers from Mataram city and along the road to Senggigi

4. Earthenware
Earthenware is a form of handicrafts made of clay, mainly shaped jars and various other forms of decoration. It is said that this pottery is a craft that has the best quality in the world. The result of this craft can be obtained at the central production, especially in Banyumulek about 10 km from Mataram and can also be found along the road toward the Senggigi.