Plaosan Temple

Plaosan, Twin Temples in Yogyakarta

After visiting the Prambanan temple best travel destinations, you should not miss to visit other temples are just as entertaining. Drove to the north as far as 1 km, you will see Plaosan, a temple built by Rakai Pikatan to the queen, Pramudyawardani. Located in the Village District Bugisan Prambanan temple architecture is a blend of Hindu and Buddhist.

Plaosan complex is divided into two groups, namely Plaosan north and Plaosan South. Second temple has a rectangular patio that is surrounded by a wall, which shaped meditation substation in the west and the stupa on the other. Because of the similarities, the visible Plaosan north and Plaosan south  is almost the same shape when viewed from a distance so far now Plaosan can also often referred to in twins temple. It's interesting if Plaosan temple is a tourist destination best for you.

Building Plaosan north has a central courtyard surrounded by a wall with the entrance on the west. At the center of the page there is a hall measuring 21.62 mx 19 m. In the eastern part of the pavilion, there are 3 pieces of the altar, the altar north, east and south. Preview Amitbha, Ratnasambhava, Vairocana, and Aksobya found in eastern altar. Stupa Samantabadhara and Ksitigarbha figure in northern altar, while Manjusri picture found in western altar.

 North Plaosan Temple

Plaosan south also has a pavilion in the center surrounded by 8 small temples are divided into 2 levels and each level consists of 4 temples. There is also a picture Amitbha Tathagata, Vajrapani with vajra attribute Utpala Prajnaparamita is considered the "mother of all Buddhas". Some other pictures can still be found but not in place of the original. Figure Manjusri according to a Dutch scientist named Krom is significant also found.

Part Bas reliefs of this temple has a unique picture of men and women. There is a man who is depicted sitting cross-legged with his hands and figures he worshiped with vara mudra hand and a vase at the foot of a man surrounded by six smaller ones. A woman was pictured standing with vara mudra hand, while there are books around him, pallet and vases. Krom argued that the figures he was the picture of her patron supporter of the two temples.

The entire complex has 116 stupas Plaosan ancillary and 50 ancillary temples. Ancillary stupas can be seen on all sides of the main temple, as well as ancillary temples are smaller. When walking to the north, you can see the open structure called Mandapa. Two inscriptions can also be found, the inscription on the gold coins in the north of the main temple and an inscription written on a stone in the first row Perwara.

One of the characteristics Plaosan terrace surface is smooth. Google Chrome is different temple terrace terrace other temples built in the same period. According to him, it is related to the function of the temple at the time suspected to save the canonical texts of Buddhist monks. Another suggestion that came from the Dutch scientists, if the number of priests in the area a little then maybe porch was used as a temple (Buddhist temples).

If you look around the temple, you will know that Plaosan actually a vast temple complex. It can be seen from the perimeter fence along 460 m from north to south and 290 meters from west to east, as well as interior fence consisting of trenches along 440 m from north to south and 270 meters from west to east. Trenches that make up the interior of the fence can be seen by walking eastwards through the middle of this historic building.

South Plaosan Temple

Sambisari Temple

 

For 21 Years Stringing "Puzzle" Sambisari

 

On the morning in 1966, there was a rare occurrence experienced by a farmer named Karyo Winangun in their fields. When you're swinging a hoe into the ground. Spade hit a big rock. Having seen the stone apparently has carved on its surface. Karyowinangun and residents are surprised by the presence of stone blocks.

Department aware of any archaeological findings come soon and the next set of rice acreage Karyowinangun as ancient sanctuary. Carved stone found was supposed to be part of the temple were probably buried under rice acreage. Excavations carried out ended up finding hundreds of other boulders with ancient statues. And true enough, the stones were indeed a component of a temple.
 

Hose 21 years later, finally able to enjoy the beauty of the temple. The temple building that stands majestically named Sambisari  Hamlet, Village Purwomartani, Kalasan District, Sleman, 10 kilometers from the city center of Yogyakarta. You can reach by driving through the Yogya-Solo cross to find signposts to this temple. Next, you just turn left follow the flow path.

 

When your view towards the center of the temple area, it just looks as if the roof stone structure plays only a few meters above the ground. You might be wondering, is it true that small just Sambisari? After the close, then we got the answer. Apparently, Sambisari is 6.5 meters lower than the surrounding area.

Samisarbi probably built between the years 812-838 AD, probably during the reign of Rakai Garung. The temple complex consists of 1 parent and 3 temples temples companion. There are two fences surrounding the temple complex, the fence has been restored completely, while the other one is only displayed little fence to the east of the temple. Still as a barrier, there are 8 pole phallus scattered in every direction of the wind.

The main temple building is unique because it has no base like other temples in Java. Foot of the temple also functions as a base so it is parallel with the ground. The foot of the temple left plain, without any reliefs or decorations. Various decorations are generally in the form of new simbar found on the body to the outside of the temple top. The decoration was fleeting as batik motifs.

Climb the stairs of the main temple entrance, you can find an ornament of a lion is in the mouth of makara (animal magic in Hindu mythology) that open. Figure makara in Sambisari and an evolution of the form of makara in India which could be a combination of elephants with fish or crocodile with a bent tail.

1 meter wide corridor will be met after passing through the last step of the main temple entrance. Walking around it, you will find three niches each containing a statue. On the north side, there is a statue of Goddess Durga (Shiva's wife) with 8 arms, each holding a weapon. While on the east side there is a statue of Ganesha (son of Goddess Durga). On the south side, there is a statue of Agastya with aksamala (beads) were worn around the neck.

Entering the main chamber of the main temple, we can see the phallus and yoni is large enough, roughly 1.5 meters. Its presence indicates that the temple was built as a place of worship of Lord Shiva. Phallus and yoni in the main temple chamber is also used to make holy water. Typically, water is poured on the linga and allowed to flow through a small ditch on the yoni, and then collected in a container.

Exit the temple and head west, you can see the three ancillary temples (companion) facing the opposite direction. There are allegations that these ancillary temples intentionally built without a roof for when the excavation was discovered the roof rocks. The temples have ancillary central square pedestal decorated with dragons and Padmasana (lotus flower) spherical convex on it. Chances are, Padmasana and pedestal used as a statue or offerings.

When you have been content to enjoy the beauty of the temple, you can go to the information. Some photos depicting the Karyowinangun field before the temple excavated and initial conditions when found can be found. There are also photographs of the excavation and reconstruction of the temple that lasted for tens of years, including photographs of other objects found during the excavation, in the form of bronze statues that are kept in the Archaeological Heritage Preservation Hall.

Sambisari beauty that now we can enjoy is the result of hard work of the archaeologist for 21 years and will be the best travel destination. The temple was originally like a giant puzzle, piece by piece sustainability reassembled after another glorious cultural heritage of the past.

Tara Temple

Tara Temple, the oldest Buddhist Heritage in Yogyakarta

Borobudur is always called a lot of people when talking about the building of Buddhist temples. In fact, there are many types of Buddhist temple located in Yogyakarta, one of which is closely related to the Borobudur Temple Tara. The temple is located in Kalibening, Kalasan was built by the same drafter Borobudur, the Rakai Panangkaran. Because of its location in the Kalasan, the temple is better known as Kalasan.

Approximately completed in 778 AD, the temple Tara became the oldest Buddhist temple in Yogyakarta. The temple was built as a tribute to the marriage of the Sanjaya Dynasty Pancapana by Dyah Pramudya Ward of Sailendra dynasty. Besides as a wedding gift, the temple is also a response to the proposal between the king to build another shrine to the goddess Tara and convents for priests.
 

Tara Temple building shaped square base with each side measuring 45 meters high and 34 meters. Tara Temple building is vertically composed of three parts, namely temple foot, temple body and temple roof. The foot of the temple is a building that stands on a square stone base and a wide stone. In that section there is a staircase with makara ornament at the end. Meanwhile, around the foot of the temple there are ornate tendrils coming out of a pot.

At the center of the temple juts out. Parts of the outer surface of the temple there is a room that is decorated figure of the god who holds a lotus flower in a standing position. The southeast has a space in which there is a throne decorated with motifs backed lion standing on the backs of elephants. The room can be entered from the viewer who is on the east side.

Octagonal temple roof and consists of two levels. There is a Buddhist statues depicting humans are on the first level while the second level there are statues depicting Buddha Yani. The highlight of the temple  square symbolizing Semeru summit with ornate stupas. At the border of the body with the roof of the temple there is a temple flower Khayangan bodied creatures dwarf called Gana.

If you look at the detail of the temple, you will also find beautiful reliefs on the surface. For example, relief gods trees and clouds and their occupants Khayangan being played sounds. The residents Khayangan it brings fiddle, clams and camara. There is also a picture of the flower buds, leaves and tendrils. Relief at Tara Temple is distinctive because it is lined with ancient cement called Brajalepha, made from the sap of certain trees.

Around the temple there are stupas with about 4.6 m totaling 52 pieces. Although stupas were no longer intact because it was impossible assembled parts intact, you can still enjoy it. Visiting temples history of the temple is known by the lettered inscription Panagari, you will increasingly recognize the greatness of Rakai Panangkaran had even built a shrine in Thailand.

The temple is also a proof that in the past there have been attempts to reconcile religion with one another. Evidently, Panangkaran Hindu temple built on a proposal Tara Buddhist monks and dedicated to the well Pancapana Buddhist. The temple is also the one that became a shrine that inspired Atisha, a Buddhist from India who had visited Borobudur and spread Buddhism to Tibet. From the brief urain Tara Temple is one of the best travel destinations deserve your visit.

Ijo Temple

Ijo Temple, Temple of the Top Located in Yogyakarta

Down the street to the south of Queen Boko Palace complex is an exciting journey, especially for cultural tourism lovers. How not, the temple there were scattered like mushrooms in the rainy season. One of them that has not been the talk is Ijo Temple, a temple which is located at the high among the other temples in Yogyakarta. Ijo Temple this could be the best travel destinations.

Ijo Temple was built around the 9th century, on a hill known as the Green Hill Gumuk Ijo that height is 410 m above sea level. Because of its height, it is not only the temple but also can enjoy the natural scenery below such as terraces in the agricultural areas with a steep slope. Although not a fertile area, the landscape around the temple is very beautiful to enjoy.

The temple complex consists of 17 building structures that are divided into 11 terraces. The first terrace the yard leading to the entrance is a terrace staircase stretching from west to east. Building on the patio to be a fence-11, eight pole phallus, the four main temple building, and three ancillary temples. The laying of the building on each terrace based on kesakralannya. Building on the highest terrace is the most sacred.

Encountered various forms of art since the entrance of the building belonging to this Hindu temple. Right at the entrance there is a motive when makara with dual heads and some of its attributes. Motif and attributes that can also be found in Buddhist temples indicate that the temple was a form of acculturation Hindu and Buddhist culture. Some temples have similar motives when makara among others Ngawen, Plaosan and Sari.

There is also a statue depicting the figure of women and men who floated and lead to certain side. The figure may have multiple meanings. First, as suwuk to mngusir demons and second as a symbol of unity of Lord Shiva and the Goddess Uma. Unity is interpreted as the beginning of the creation of the universe. Unlike the statue in the temple of Prambanan, natural style of the statues in Ijo temple not lead to eroticism.

Towards the temple building ancillary to-11 on the terrace, there is a place like a tub of fire sacrifice (homa). Right at the top of the wall behind the tub, there are air holes or vents shaped parallelograms and triangles. The pit is a mirror of society that worships Hindu Brahma. Three ancillary temples show respect for the people on the Hindu Trimurti, Brahma, Shiva, and Whisnu.

One of the works that the mystery is two inscriptions located on the terrace of the temple at the ninth. One of the inscriptions is coded with the writing Guywan F or Bluyutan meaning place for hermitage. Another inscription is made of stone measuring 14 cm high and 9 cm thick load of spells that are predicted to be a curse. Mantra is written 16 times and include a legible is "Om Sarwwawinasa, Sarwwawinasa." Could be, the second inscription closely with the occurrence of certain events in Java at the time. Are the events? Up to now not well known.

Visiting this temple, you can find beautiful scenery that can not be found in other temples. When faced west and looked down, you could see the planes taking off and landing at the airport Adisutjipto. The view could be found because of a Thousand Mountains where the temple stands a boundary eastern airports. Because of the existence of temples in the mountains anyway, Adisutjipto airport runway can not be extended to the east.

Every detail of the temple presents something meaningful and invites the audience to reflect on that trip will not just be having fun. The existence of many great works of art without the name of the author show a Javanese community that is more emphasis on the morals message carried by a work of art, not the maker or the splendor of his artwork.

Mendut Temple

Mendut temple located 3 km to the east of the temple of Borobudur. Mendut temple a Buddhist temple built in 824 AD by King Sense of Sailendra dynasty. In the Mendut temple there are 3 big statue.

Cakyamuni who was sitting cross-legged with the position of the hand turning the wheel of dharma.

Awalokiteswara as Bodhi Satwa help humanity

Awalokiteswara an Amitabha statue that is above the crown, Vajrapani. She is holding a red lotus flower is placed in the palm of the hand.

Maitreya as the future savior of the human

There is a story for children on the walls. The temple is often used to celebrate the Vesak ceremony every May on the night of the full moon and visited by pilgrims from Indonesia and abroad.

The temple is older than Borobudur temple. Its architecture is rectangular and has entrances on top of the ladder. The roof is also square and terraced, there stupa on it. How do you want to see this temple as the best travel destinations?

Prambanan Temple

Prambanan, the World's Most Beautiful Hindu Temple

Prambanan is incredibly beautiful building built in the 10th century during the reign of two kings, and Rakai Pikatan and Rakai Balitung. Towering 47 meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire to show Hindu triumph in Java Island. The temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center of Yogyakarta, among an area that now functions as beautiful park. This place is the best travel destinations.



There is a legend that Javanese people always tell about this temple. Once, a man named Bondowoso who loving Jonggrang. Because of his love, Jonggrang asked Bondowoso make 1000 temples with statues in one night. The request was nearly fulfilled Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire that created an atmosphere like the morning. Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang into the statue-1000 because he felt cheated.


Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva. The three temples are a symbol of Trimurti in Hindu belief. The three temples were facing east. Each main temple has accompanying temple facing to the west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are two temples wedge, 4 color temples and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples.

Entering the Shiwa temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find a room 4. One main room contains Shiva statue, while the other 3 rooms each containing a statue of Durga (Shiwa's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesha (Shiva's son). Durga is touted as the statue of Roro Jonggrang described in the legend above.

In the Wisnu temple is located in the north of Shiwa temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of wishnu. Brahma temple is located south of Shiwa temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma.

Quite attractive accompanying temple is Garuda temple that is located near the Wishnu temple. This temple keeps a story of half-bird human being named Garuda. Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu mythology, who was gold, white face, red wings, beak and wings like eagles. It is estimated, the figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu (means 'rises' or 'shining', usually associated with the god Re) in ancient Egyptian mythology or Phoenix in Old Greek mythology. Garuda succeeded in saving his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda's handicapped brother) by stealing Tirta Amrita (holy water of the gods).

The ability to save that which was admired by many people until now and used for various purposes. Indonesia used it to sign the country. It is said that Garuda Pancasila symbol creator for inspiration in this temple. Other countries also use it to sign the country is Thailand, with the same reason but adaptation forms and different appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known as Krut or Pha Krut.

Prambanan also has panels of relief describing the story of Ramayana. According to experts, the relief is similar to the Ramayana story is revealed through oral traditions. Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief Kalpataru tree depicted lions flanking. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the people of the 9th century had wisdom to manage its environment.

Just as the figure of Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia, Kalpataru became a symbol of Forum for Environment (Walhi). In fact, some scientists in Bali to develop the concept of Tri Hita Karana for environment conservation by seeing Kalpataru relief in this temple. The tree of life was also found in the mountains that used to open the puppet arts. A proof that the relief panels in Prambanan has worldwide.

If careful, you can also see various birds relief, this time a real bird. Bird reliefs at Prambanan are so natural that biologists can identify their genus. One was relief of the Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) that invite questions. Why, the bird was actually found only Island, an island in the Java Sea. Then, what kind it was once abundant in Yogyakarta? The answer please find out for yourself. Because, until now no single person who can solve the mystery.

Well, there are many more that can be extracted at Prambanan. You can not get tired of course. If it was finally exhausted, you can relax in the garden around the temple. Interested? Come soon. Since September 18, 2006, you are able to enter the zone 1 Prambanan although not yet entered into the temple. The damage caused by the earthquake on 27 May 2006 is being repaired.

Borobudur

Borobudur, the biggest Buddhist temple in the 9th century

Who does not know Borobudur? This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in its complex. This temple is best travel destinations in yogyakarta. Millions of people hoping to visit the buildings included in this World Wonder Heritages. Not surprisingly, since architecturally and functionally, as the place of worship, Borobudur is attractive.
 

Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the king of the ancient Mataram kingdom, descendant of Sailendra dynasty. Based on the inscriptions Kayumwungan, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur is a place of worship that was completed on 26 May 824, almost one hundred years since the beginning of construction. The name of Borobudur, as some people means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while the other says that Borobudur means monastery on the high place.

Punden terraces Borobudur-shaped building comprises 10 levels. Height 42 meters before being renovated and 34.5 meters after the renovation because the lowest level is used as a barrier. Six lowest level of a square and three levels above and a circular highest level of Buddhist stupa facing to the west. Each level represents the stages of human life. In accordance schools of Mahayana Buddhism, every person who wants to reach the level of Buddha must through every level of life is.
 

The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu, symbolizing human beings that are still bound by lust. Four levels above referred Rupadhatu symbolizing human beings that have set themselves free from lust but still bound manner and form. At these levels, a statue of Buddha placed open. Meanwhile, three levels above where the Buddhist stupas are laid in holes called Arupadhatu, symbolizing human beings that have been free from lust, appearance, and shape. The top part is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing.
 

Each terrace has beautiful relief panels showing how skillful. Relief that will be read coherently when you walk in a clockwise direction (towards the left of the entrance of the temple). In the reliefs of Borobudur tells of a legendary story, the Ramayana. In addition, there are relief panels describing the condition of society at that time. For example, relief of farmers' activity reflecting the advance of agriculture system and relief of sailing boat representing the advance of the cruise, who was based in Bergotta (Semarang).
 

All relief panels in Borobudur temple reflect Buddha's teachings. Hence, this temple functions as educating the media for people who want to learn Buddhism. We invites you to surround each of the narrow alleys of Borobudur in order to understand the philosophy of Buddhism. Atisha, a Buddhist from India in the 10th century once visited this temple that was built 3 centuries before Angkor Wat in Cambodia and 4 centuries before the Grand Cathedrals in Europe.
 

Thanks to visiting Borobudur and having Buddhist manuscripts from Serlingpa (King of Sriwijaya), Atisha was able to develop Buddhism. He became abbot Vikramasila and taught Tibetans of practicing Dharma. Six manuscripts of Serlingpa was condensed into a core doctrine called "The Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment" or better known as Bodhipathapradipa.
 

One question that is still unanswered about Borobudur is how the condition around the temple was built and why the temple was found in the buried. Some say Borobudur initially stood surrounded by a swamp and then buried by the eruption of Merapi. Calcutta is essentially the inscription reads 'Amawa' means sea of ​​milk. The word which is then interpreted as Merapi lava. Some other says that Borobudur Merapi cold lava buried.
 

With all the grandeur and mystery that is, only natural that many people from all arround the world  include Borobudur as a place worth visiting in his life. Besides enjoying the temple, you can walk around to the villages around Borobudur, like Karanganyar and Wanurejo to see the activities of people make crafts. You can also go to the top watu Kendil to Borobudur panoramic view from the top. Wait what? No need to worry about an earthquake May 27, 2006, because of Borobudur is not affected at all.

Backpacker in Raja Ampat Tips

Raja Ampat has become the best travel destination and the majority of visitors in Raja Ampat is the tourists who stay at a luxury resort and persist for several weeks in the area that has a kind of biological comprehensive in the world.

But apparently, backpacker-style travel can also be applied in Raja Ampat. Although still at the level of expensive, but expenses can be much smaller.

Based on data from the tourism department of the Raja Ampat regency, are still very few tourists who come to this place by choosing backpacker style. Of the 8400 tourist arrivals in 2011, less than five percent of them that come with the method of 'flip flops'.

But apparently in Raja Ampat trip costs can be reduced to much smaller, without compromising the essence of the charm of the area commonly called the four king. And 'efficient path' is also being encouraged Raja Ampat Tourism Office. Top tips to reduce costs are: go along with about 10 people at the party.

For flights to Raja Ampat, is one point that hard pressed spending. But if you are patient and observant, you can get a promo package from airlines.

Because access and accommodation are still very limited, for you are in western or central parts of Indonesia, you can do the first flight to Sorong with previous transit in Makkasar or Manado. Average tariffs on a normal day from Jakarta to Sorong USD 1.8 million.

From Sorong Airport, you can hire a motorcycle taxi to transport or use the Port of Sorong by taking the asphalt road on the outskirts of town as far as about 10 Km. From the harbor you can use a number of alternatives such as ship Marina Express (about USD 140,000) and wooden boats.

Ships of recent rate of Rp 100 thousand. These two ships departed from the port of Sorong each at 14.00 per day to Waisai, the region became the center of government Raja Ampat.

In Waisai, tourists executive who joined the tour package will be staying at luxury resorts are located not far from there. In this place you can hit it in the spending. Together with a group, you can stay at the homestay, homestay in Waisai.

The fee was approximately 190 thousand-300 thousand. Based on the experience of the group who had stayed in one of homstay in Waisai, you do not need to find accommodation that provides AC or TV. Electricity in the region is often dead and mostly visited for 6 hours of electricity each day.

You can get an even cheaper price if you stay with locals. Many residents are offered and the price will be more houses, but the price depends on how it negotiated with the residents.

The next day, travelers can continue to enjoy around the Raja Ampat archipelago uses the boat. The fares are quite expensive, ranging from six to a dozen million, because of high fuel prices in Papua as well as the breadth of the travel path in a variety of rides in Raja Ampat.

Each trip was to spend a minimum of 300 liters of petrol. One liter of gas here 10 thousand rupiah. Just multiply the number of live minimal price. That's still the fuel, not to rent his boat. Here's the most expensive in the accommodation.

Although expensive, you can return to an optimal price suppression in this place. If the executive class of ordinary tourists traveling alone or with small groups using a fancy boat, then of course you are coming to the party can reduce expenses.

In addition, you can rent a wooden longboat belonging to residents with a capacity of about 10 people to get a cheaper price.
The rise of one or 10 people do pay the same. So come in groups will make the price cheaper.

With a wooden longboat local owned by it you can move towards the islands Wayag takes about four hours. When you got to know you in Wayag, this region does not reach the cellular network.

We recommend that you notify a close relative or relatives in advance during the still Waisai. You will be treated in Wayag karst rock formations that are so attractive, combined with the charm of the beauty beneath the sea.

Place holders and owners of the world's most comprehensive biodiversity is ready to make your smile always on his way home.

Sorong, Oil City Gate To Raja Ampat

Sorong Gate To Raja Ampat

Sorong town in West Papua could have been the gateway for Raja Ampat Islands that be best travel destinations. In fact, the cart had a history and charm that is more than just the transit city.

The name "sorong" was given by the Biak Numfor tribe that dwells in Raja Ampat Islands. Word itself means "deep and bumpy", as a marker of cross-country to which they must pass to reach of Papua.

Located at the square off Papua which shaped beak bird, sorong have the bustle of city harbor. However, the community does not mean that only depend on the maritime aspect. sorong is also blessed the earth's oil wealth. In fact, the Dutch colony had kissed aroma of this oil when they invaded, before Indonesia setting for freedom.

Tourism official site from Indonesia, Friday (05/25/2012), sorong base so Nederlands Neauw Guinea Petroleum Matschcapeij (NNGPM) which began operating in 1935. Although the oil producers have been closed, until now, sorong still dominated industry. There is also export of wood and of course the maritime industry. Waters sorong have an abundance tuna fish and shrimp.

As a harbor city that had a wealth of nature, wheel sorong so popular many immigrants. So do'nt wonder if the city was occupied many ethnic, including descendants of Dutch and Japanese. Kabra Island is in the coastal shores occupied the original of Japan enterprise cultivate pearls. While cucumbers and other sea product exported to Hong Kong, Taiwan, and China.

If you have the opportunity to visit Raja Ampat, try to see the bustle of activity in the sorong city. You can see the former Dutch oil company even if it was damaged in some sections. Or, make Kasuari Cape for an images of the beautiful white sandy beach before you arrive in Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat to Best World Travel Destinations

Raja Ampat become tourist attractions and world-class submarine to be the best travel destination. Raja Ampat district that has a great tourist submarine will be the best travel destination of foreign and domestic tourists. Paradise under the sea off the coast of Papua has a wealth of natural beautiful because 80 percent of the world's marine species grow and live in Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat can be the best travel destination world-class, parallel to Bali and Senggigi in Lombok.

A number of infrastructure has been set up to spur the development of Papua flagship destination. Among them is the construction of ring road Waisei Island (the largest island in Raja Ampat) and the entrance to Moselo. In addition, larger airports are built in Raja Ampat. Currently, the airport has been built along 1,200 meters pioneer that can only be traversed by small plane. Future plans the airport would be increased to 2000 meters.

Opening of the Expo Ministry are lively. Beginning with the Boy Scouts do in our office apple Regent Raja Ampat at about 09:00. Group made up of ministers and deputies also looked at the group, members of the commission V Michael Watimena Parliament, chairman of the House of Representatives Commission V, as well as the military commander XVII Cendrawasih, Mayjen. M Erwin S, and also the Head of the Raja Ampat Marcus Wanma . After attending the rally, the group was headed to the beach area to attend the opening of the WTC.

When arriving at the Raja Ampat tourist immediately greeted by rows of lalayon dance (dance typical of the Raja Ampat) welcomed the arrival of the youngest minister in front of WTC Coast who then escorted him into the beach area.

Expo Ministry are also being implemented in areas with the aim to attract the attention of stakeholders and the business community can see firsthand the growth in the region. "For the last year, we started inspiration for Expo Ministry are conducted in the area. In order that all stakeholders and employers, as well as the media can see directly the progress being made by the local community.

Future plans is to alleviate as many as 183 districts included in the disadvantaged areas in which there were 34 districts of expansion, including the district in which there is a division of Raja Ampat regency of Sorong.

Kelimutu, Three Colors Lake to Millions of Enchantment

For you who like a natural activity, take a trip to Lake Three Colors, Kelimutu. Three lakes in Kelimutu will show you the immense fascination for beautiful color changes.

This magical lake is located in the Village Pemo, District Moni, Ende, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. The cold is definitely how you feel, because the location of the lake at 1631 meters above sea level.

This lake has three giant puddle with the phenomenon of color is always changing every time. Puddle of water in one of the red and can be green or red heart. In the second puddle, dark green to light green. Whereas in the other puddle, blackish brown and then changes color to blue.

Lake Kelimutu is also believed to be the gathering place of the spirits who have died. Local people make a magic lake is the main attraction for everyone, especially for you lovers of the outdoors and landscape enthusiasts. This magical lake became to the best travel destination in the world.

Wakatobi So the World Biosphere Reserve

Agency of the United Nations (UN) who take care of education and culture, UNESCO, set the Wakatobi Marine National Park, Southeast Sulawesi, as one of the world biosphere reserve in Indonesia that can be best travel destinations.

Wakatobi Regent, Hugua, said the TN Wakatobi UNESCO establish an area of ??1.3 million hectares a world biosphere reserve was with 12 other in the world.

According Hugua, designation as a biosphere reserve world Wakatobi was agreed at the meeting "International Advisory Committee for UNESCO MAB Biosphere Reserve Program" the 18th in Paris on 2 to 4 April 2012.

"At the meeting, there are 26 areas that covered a world biosphere reserve, but which agree only 13 regions, including the Wakatobi, while other areas received five notes and five other regions declined," he said.

He said, with the stipulation Wakatobi as world biosphere reserve, the biosphere reserves in Indonesia in July 2012 will be a total of eight regions.

According Hugua, there are three UNESCO-protected interest in establishing the Wakatobi National Park as a center of world biosphere reserve, the indigenous people of Wakatobi, environmental sustainability, and economic interests of a sustainable society.

Local knowledge is protected in the Wakatobi is related to the cultural traditions of communities in natural treats and take something from nature.

While environmental sustainability need to be protected because of the Wakatobi waters of coral reefs and diverse marine life that is quite high compared to other regions in the world.

Number of species of coral reefs in Wakatobi waters reached 750 850 species of coral reef species. In the Caribbean Sea is much visited by tourists, particularly divers, has only 50 species of coral, while the Red Sea only 300 species.

For economic interests to be protected, according to Hugua, how people in the Wakatobi region can harness the potential of existing natural resources in a sustainable manner, without disturbing the environmental balance.

"Three's interests to encourage the UNESCO Wakatobi waters make the area as a center of world biosphere reserve," he said.

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat, In recent years, tourists from abroad are not just talking about Bali as the best travel destinations in Indonesia. The tourists are now willing to pay far away to the east side of Indonesia, to the islands of Raja Ampat. What was the vehicle that served these islands?

Raja Ampat is a division of Sorong district since 2003. District has a population of 90 thousand people has 1844 islands, referring to the RAN Survey. The islands are located in northwestern the bird's head Papua and has four major islands namely Misol, Salawati, Bantata and Waigeo.

In 2011, the number of tourists who come to the Raja Ampat total of approximately 8400 people. Of that 8000 of them, are foreign tourists, mostly from Europe, America and Asia, while the rest of the country tourists. Understandably, for the Raja Ampat tourists must pay in the range of 20-30 million Rupiah.

The amount of rupiah rate obviously expensive. For those who have not been to the islands of the expansion of Sorong regency in 2003, but, obviously wondering whether the equivalent of money spent by the charm of nature has to offer?

Raja Ampat offers complete tour packages that promote the good aspects of biodiversity in the sea or on the sea with views that are so alluring. This region has the most comprehensive biodiversity in the world.

For underwater, this region has 553 species of coral which is the largest in the world with 70 percent of the percentage of the earth. In addition, the territorial waters of Raja Ampat has 1432 species of fish, 699 mollusks, 16 species of mammals and one species of fish dugong.

That's what makes Raja Ampat biodiversity best in the world, one of the best travel destinations in Raja Ampat.

The full biodiversity in the waters of Raja Ampat create a 'haven' for the diver or snorkler. Beautiful colors of coral or coral reefs under the water, and even can be seen from the ship that came to the surface.

Not to mention the Raja Ampat is a region at the crossing of whales because its location on the Pacific Ocean. Group of whales pass here in the period from June to October.

In addition, Raja Ampat also has a number of underwater species that fall into the category these are rare in the carpet shark, and walking sharks. This unique walking shark. He often goes to the fins, not swim like other fish.

It to travel underwater. Raja Ampat is talking about is endless due to the region above the surface, this region also provides a vehicle that is no less interesting.

Cluster of islands known as the four king has karst formations (limestone) which is second to none coupled with the presence of rare birds like the Red Cenderawasih, Cenderawasih Wilson, and Maleo Waego.

Try the area which has the full beauty as here. Good underwater, on top of it no less beautiful.

Such a view is found in the islands Wayag. Karst formations of various sizes and shapes scattered and separated by the clear waters.

Moving at medium speed using a boat, can penetrate the crevices of karst rocks the size of a small island. Once stuck to the bottom through the view of the clear water, coral and coral can be seen by the dominance of blue and green.

Much like in the movie The Beach, starring Leonardo Caprio to take on the setting in Thailand. But the beauty of Raja Ampat more beautiful than what is in the movie.

Just imagine, the composition of karst formations which were combined with the breathtaking underwater beauty of the lure. This blend is offered Raja Ampat.

But that is merely a view seporadis because it can only be viewed one at a limestone island with beautiful waters that separate them.

With a height of 174 meters, the island is shaped like a cone has a level of about 85 degrees steep and quite slippery.

After a climb like Spiderman takes time for 40 minutes to arrive also at the top of this limestone island. Its worth to climb. Sentence barrage of complaints when they climb, stop instantly transformed into a cheerful feeling no two.

How could I not, with a single view can be seen a series of limestone islands in the clear waters of coral that emits a green color. On the other hand we can look at the walls that fortify the karst at once the limiting 'paradise islands' is the pacific ocean.

A sprinkling of white sand on every island of limestone that is approached as if waving to it. One local resident said in those waters there is a poisonous stingray.

Well, if you've never seen himself Raja Ampat, spontaneous greeting visitors from the neighbor country that it would not seem excessive.

Kelimutu (Lake Three Colors)

Kelimutu (Lake Three Colors)

Three Colors Lake on Mount kelimutu, known to be the world's best travel destination. Located 60 kilometers from Ende, precisely in Moni. Crater at the top of kelimutu has long been a mainstay of tourism in East Nusa Tenggara. Kelimutu crater is known even to many parts of the world, mainly through word of mouth for foreign tourists who had come there. The shape is similar to the rest of this crater lake was called Lake kelimutu or Lake Three Colors. Located on about 5,000 hectares of land, since 1967 the government established the region as a national park.

There is no record of exactly when the three colors of the lake is at first found. Water color change from time to time. However, the most famous lake water is red, white, and blue. This is the color used to sing primary school children in various parts of the island of kelimutu. From time to time, this color change with the seasons, sunlight, and the various chemical changes at the bottom of the crater.

Van Schuktelen, a Dutch citizen, who at first 'open' this information the lake-color into the world wide in 1915. kelimutu is the beauty of the spread after the Y.Bouman, also a European traveler, wrote in 1929. After 1929 the foreign tourists began to arrive. Foreign missionaries on kelimutu also brought news of this unique lake to the other parts of Europe and other countries. Not to mention that most researchers are interested in finding out the causes of natural phenomena is very rare.

Beautiful, quiet, and the mystical, the lake stretched away in the bottom of the crater in green, blue and black. In Ende Lio, the population was three lakes as Tiwu Mbupu Ata (parent lake), Nua Muri Tiwu Ko'o Fai (Lake of young people), and Tiwu Ata Polo (soothsayer lake) known haunted. Ata Polo and Tiwu Tiwu Nua Muri steep walls separated only as wide as it used to be 15-20 meter. This wall impassable of people but are now wall almost disappeared due to the eruption of volcanic events and earthquakes. About 300 meters to the west Tiwu Nua Muri is located Tiwu Mbupu Ata. Communities around Lake kelimutu is believed that the spirits of the ancestors place. After death, the spirits they moved from village to the top of kelimutu for good. Crater which will be occupied depending on age and deeds during live. Before to go into one of the lakes, according to belief, the spirits first face Konde Ratu. He was the gatekeeper Perikonde, which is believed to be the entrance to Lake kelimutu spirits. Here, each visitor is allowed to coin, betel nut, or cigarettes as offerings to the Queen Konde.

For tourists who do not like the mystical affairs, 'miracle' of three craters kelimutu still has appeal. The color of the water all of the crater is constantly changing. Crater Tiwu Mbupu Ata in 1915 that blood-red, now black-brown. Similarly Tiwu Nua Muri. Active crater with a depth of 127 meters is constantly changing color from emerald green to white, blue and finally green. While Tiwu Ata Polo from white, green, blue, red, black and brown now.
According to some researchers, the color changes in the crater that could be caused by refraction and reflection of light color of the walls of the crater, biota, water, reflection of the lake bottom, as well as chemical changes are dissolved in the crater.

Unfortunately, the beauty that can not be enjoyed for long. Around 09.00 local time, the fog had enveloped the surface of the crater. Therefore, travelers should depart from Ende when it was still dark so that after a two hour drive, they can reach the lake at sunrise. It's amazing three color lake is to be the best travel destination.

Another option is to stay of overnight in the Moni village, 12 kilometers from kelimutu. Accommodation provided by local government which is quite representative of the cottage which is used as a place to stay for a while. Of specialty we can see the beauty of nature's charm is still very natural and the cool mountain air wrapped.

Garuda Wisnu Kencana, Best Enchantment from Bali

Garuda Wisnu Kencana

Kuta, Ubud, Bali and Kintamani be excellent to have no end. However, the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) is not less beautiful. Here you can see some of the beautiful island of Bali!

Only 10 minutes from Ngurah Rai Airport, 25 minutes from Kuta and 20 minutes from Nusa Dua, you'll arrive at GWK. Its area is 240 acres and built this place will be the highest statue in the world to beat the Statue of Liberty. Nuances of sight most of the island you can see from this place.

GWK has the feel of the cool and the scenery is completely green. Not only that, the architecture and carvings by artists in Bali can you see there. Carvings are engraved on the walls and shape of the statue, giving its own story for you.

One of the famous carving are beautiful and the size statue of the god wisnu. This statue will be the tallest statue in the world. This statue has a height of 20 meters, with some form of Lord wisnu bodies without arms. Later this statue will have a height of 150 meters high and 64 meters wide.

In this place you can also see a beautiful sunset. From a height of 263 meter above sea level you can see the sun go down with serene. Occasionally you can also see that the plane will land at Ngurah Rai. In addition, at wisnu Plaza, one of the sections in GWK, are also often held performances of Balinese dance, Barong and Kecak dance like.

In GWK there are also many souvenir shops. You can hunt for souvenirs and beautiful Balinese antiques. If you are hungry, some restaurant provide a variety of foods to eat to fill up your energy.

Sights and attractions in the GWK will steal your heart. Not only that, the GWK will be a symbol to protect and maintain of the universe with a statue of Lord wisnu. When the long holiday to Bali this time, don't forget to visiting at GWK. It's the beauty of Bali from a different side and to the best travel destination.

Dragon village for Travel Destinations

Dragon Village

Dragon village (Kampung Naga) is a traditional village in Neglasari, Tasikmalaya District, West Java, offering ripe coffee cherries to the group of tourists from Germany. A couple of tourists trying to taste the fruit. While "blurted out" describes a variety of ways, ranging from the variety of coffee plant in the village to the fold of the District Salawu. Kampung Naga is the best travel destination.

That is the habit of foreign tourists who every day visit Kampung Naga. Once off the bus parked at the terminal on the edge of the highway-Tasikmalaya Garut, they are not directly walk to the village. While walking, they stopped it stopped here, photos there pictures here, with alert ears listening to the tour guide.

To reach this village, we had to descend a ladder that has been walled along the 500 meters and a width of 2 meters because the village is flanked hilly plateau that stretches from east to west. It is located in the upper hills Ciwulan River.

Traditional Kampung Naga is located 500 meters below the road through the province-Bandung Tasikmalaya Garut or 30 kilometers west of Tasikmalaya. Kampung Naga can be reached by public transportation from Bandung, Garut, or Tasikmalaya.

"Every day, an average of 20 foreign tourists visited our village. Sometimes four buses arrived at the Dragon at the same time, "said Tatang Sutisna (45), resident advisor of the Dragon is also a tour guide. In addition to exercise, up and down stairs that slope varies up to 60 degrees it is a "tourist attraction" to watch the original nature Tatar Sunda.

Kampung Naga does not provide special attractions, such as performance art. If anything, it just happened to Naga people and not provided for tourists. As in the middle of this month Friday, in the parking lot and happened to be the orchestra dangdut jaipongan to celebrate mass circumcision. Some visitors were invited to dance for Naga people familiar with Western tourists.

The tourists who visit Kampung Naga in general want to enjoy the traditional life of harmony with the natural authenticity in the hills and river. Traditions can be seen from the Naga traditional house-shaped bamboo-walled house on stilts (seseg).

Roof made of palm fiber as roof tiles are not allowed by the ancestor (ancestors) Naga. All the same size house, which is 5 meters x 8 meters, facing both ways, to the south and north. Roof forms are all two-way, there should be no a three-way (jure). This is one of the Naga people's lives in carrying out the ancestor, which is caused pagirang tampian-excited (not racing). Another philosophy of life that remains now is to be executed citizens and away from the dispute peacefully.

German tourist

So far, most of the group of foreign tourists who come to Kampung Naga is a tourist from Germany. This is related to the interests of Germans traveling to other countries recorded higher than most other European countries. Next year, Indonesia will become the official partner of the international tourism market annual Internationale Tourismus Borse Berlin, Germany.

Back to Kampung Naga, kokolot or caretaker has an important role in everyday life. This kokolot function among other ceremonies. Everyday life, especially in certain months, filled with a traditional ceremony. Eight years the biggest ceremony performed once, fell in Alip, coinciding with the date in Hijri Maulud 13-14. The ceremony is implementing pedaran, which reveal the history of the Naga, who followed all citizens of the Dragon.

Because they still maintain a traditional, socio-economic conditions as if passing is lower than the surrounding villagers. In fact, judging from the other side, Naga residents live independently, creatively, and never ask for it. In addition to farming, for subsistence, they make various handicrafts from bamboo, ranging from hats to bamboo flute.

The goods were sold in the cooperative and there is already exported. "Until now, the Naga people still refuse to use LPG and kerosene should not be used for firewood," said Entin Suhertini (41), Naga People Cooperative employees.

In addition to the rationed kerosene sold 5,000 liters per five months to Kampung Naga, it also runs a cooperative savings and loan. However, savings and loans is not very developed because the Naga people to save rather than borrow more. "From about 90 of our members, who borrowed most 39 people, saving the rest of the cooperative," Entin said.

The location of Kampung Naga is sandwiched between two pieces, the forest, the Forest Biuk otherwise known as the Dragon Leuweung forest area of 1.5 hectares and 2 hectares of Naga Karamat. Both forests were sacred, so not just anyone can enter. Anyone who dared to enter the forest it would be damned and all descendants of the Dragon trust, that violates the rules ancestor, his life would not be safe.

Therefore, both the forest so far remain stable. What is contained in the rule ancestor is actually a noble values of forest conservation in watersheds. Prior to the issue of widespread environmental damage and tear of modern life, which is considered a traditional Naga people had already been carrying out environmental conservation efforts.

For the modern nation, the customs procedure in harmony with nature Naga is the desire of future life.