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Tourist Destinations in Indonesia

There are various Tourist Destinations in Indonesia which will make your trip to this
country a wonderful experience. The country of Indonesia is set in the southeastern part
of the Asian continent. This country is made up of more than seventeen thousand islands,
thus making it the largest archipelagic state in the globe. The capital of this country is
Jakarta. The 5 largest islands of this country include Java, Kalimantan, Sumatra, New
Guinea as well as Sulawesi. Thousands of travelers and tourists come to this country in
search of leisure or business. Spend your vacations at the various Tourist Destinations in
Indonesia and have a memorable time.

The various Indonesia Tourist Destinations comprise of:

• Sumatra
• Bali
• Java
• Jakarta
• Yogyakarta
• Lombok
• Kalimantan
• Irian Jaya

Sumatra is among the largest islands in this country as well as the world. You will find
many tourist attractions here which include Mentawai Islands, Belitung Island, Kerinci
valley, Raya Mosque, King Palace, Lake Toba, Berastagi, Medan, Aceh, Mount Leuser
National park, Berbak Wildlife Reserve and the Kerinci Seblat National Park. These
places are very beautiful and are worth a visit. This island is also rich in flora and fauna.

Bali is one of the most popular tourist locations in the world. A huge number of
honeymooners and holidaymakers come to this island. This island is famous for its dance
and music. Many carvings, paintings, leather as well as metalworking are quite popular
here. This island too has many tourist spots which are worth visiting.

Java is an island of this country which is highly populated. It is where you will find a
number of Volcanic Mountains. The island has many tourist attractions which include
Monkasel, Tugu Pahlawan, Jalan Kembang Jepun, Jalan Kapasan, Simpang Lima, Tugu
Muda, Ronggowarsito Museum and Bromo-Tengger National Park.

Jakarta being the capital is the commercial and entertainment hub of this country. It is the
most populous cities in the world. This city also has many places which are very
beautiful. You can visit museums, parks, architectural buildings and various other things
here.

Yogyakarta, Lombok, Kalimantan and Irian Jaya are other popular Tourist Destinations
in Indonesia which you should visit while in this country of Indonesia. While on
Indonesia Travel these Facts about Indonesia will help you and make your tour a
Central Java and Cultural Tour is unique and interesting as it offers you a wonderful
insight into the rich cultural heritage of the land. The province of Central Java has
evolved into one of the most famous tourist destinations by dint of its sheer natural,
cultural and aesthetic wealth. Central Java, located right in the middle of Java Island,
shares its borders with West Java Province in the western part and East Java Province in
the eastern part. Central Java is regarded as the cultural, geographic and historic center of
the island. Central Java and Cultural Tour will give you the opportunity to experience its
rich culture with its several universities, dance schools, pottery, handicrafts, textiles,
carving and shopping.

Central Java and Cultural Tour is becoming more and more popular because of the
fact that it is the place of the famous Javanese temples of Borobudur apart from the Dieng
plateau and Sukuh temple. Performing arts is highly regarded and widely practiced.
Coming here, you will find traditional dance dramas or Wayang Orang and shadow
puppets or Wayang Kulit performances. You can start your Cultural Tour in Central Java
with visiting Sultan Palace and Borobudur Temple. Borobudur Temple, the largest shrine
of Buddhism in Indonesia, was built in the 9th century. It is located north west of
Jogyakarta. Admire the hundreds of exquisitely detailed statues and sculptures of the
temple. These represent Buddhist teachings as well as images of Javanese life of a
thousand years ago.

With Central Java and Cultural Tour, you can visit the Kota Gede silversmith center,
Batik home Industry and Gedhongkiwo for leather puppet show. You check out the
Kasongan artistic pottery and earthenware. Next, you can take a drive to Solo to visit the
Mangkunegaran Palace, Pasar Klewer textile market and the Prambanan Temple. You can
actually plan a whole day trip to the Dieang Plateau to visit its Hindu Temples, bubbling
mud and colorful lake. For more out of Central Java and Cultural Tour, you can visit the
exotic Bird Market and a typical puppet workshop here. In short, an once-in-a-lifetime
experience is guaranteed.