Ratu Boko

The history of Ratu Boko, begin with Prambanan are large number of inscription dating
from the second half of the eight century to the middle of ninth century have been found
on Ratu Boko hill and at the Kalasan, Loro Jonggrang, Sewu, Plaosan and other candi in particular.

The Sankrit inscription dated in 856 AD is important. From them it can be summarized
that the Buddhist Shailendra dynasti and the Hindu Mataram often cooperated with one another but that in the middle of the ninth century the later defeated the former.

Ratu Boko heritage site lies 3 (three) km to the south of Prambanan temple.
Administratively, it lies between 2 (two) village, at the east of Sumberwatu village,
Sambirejo and the south of Prambanan village.

Visit and enjoy the uniqueness of Ratu Boko temple, the beautiful view of Prambanan and Sewu temple from the top of the hill with mount merapi as the background can be clearly seen from this temple.

Heading to the west, the beauty of Yogyakarta can also be seen. To the south there are scenes of Seribu range of hill surrounded by temples (Barong Temple,  Banyunibo Temple, IjoTemple, Miri Temple, Bandung Bondowoso well and Dawangsari Stupa)

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Mount Bromo Erupts

Bromo-Semeru Mountains, a mountain that is still active and most famous as a tourist attraction in East Java. Tourist area is promising a beauty that can not be found elsewhere. From the top of the volcano is still active, you can enjoy the ocean expanse of sand covering an area of 10km square, and witnessed the splendor of Mount Semeru, which rises through the clouds. You also can look beautiful sunrise.

Besides watching the beautiful panorama offered by the Bromo-Semeru, if you come at the right time,

then you can watch Kesodo ceremony, which was held by Tengger society. This ceremony usually begins at midnight to early morning every full moon around the date of 14 or 15 in Kesodo [tenth] according to the Javanese calendar. Kesodo ceremony is a ritual to invoke the abundant harvest or catastrophic decline and cure various diseases, with how to present offerings with tossed into the crater of Mount Bromo. When the procession took place, other Tenggerese rollicking down the cliff of the crater and the offerings being thrown into the crater, as a symbol of blessing from the Almighty.

Cold, that's what you feel when arrive at Mount Bromo-semeru. The temperature here reached 10 degrees to 0 degrees Celsius during at early morning. So, you should prepare for cool clothes, hats, gloves, socks, scarves to cope. But, if you forget the equipment, there are many vendors offering this wares.


To reach this area by using private cars or hire vehicles. There are four main gate to enter the park area that is: Cemorolawang Village if through Probolinggo lane, Wonokitri village with lane Pasuruan, Ngadas village of Malang and Burno village is Lumajang lane.
The route can be taken is as follows:
Pasuruan-Warung-Tosari Dowo Wonokitri-Bromo-use cars with a distance of 71 km.
Malang-Shack-Tumpang Klakah Jemplang-Bromo-use cars with a distance of 53 km
Malang-Purwodadi-Nongkojajar-Tosari-Wonokitri-Penanjakan about 83 km

Currently tourist area of Mount Bromo volcano status temporarily closed, since it was upgraded to 'Look out' by the local government. For tourists who still want to visit, only allowed to enjoy the beauty of Bromo in a radius of 4 km from the summit.

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Beautyfully of the Underwater World in RajaAmpat

For most people, Papua is widely known by its culture is still very simple, unique clothes (koteka for example), as well as abundant natural resources, but for divers and lovers of the underwater world, Papua is a diving paradise which presents a wealth of awesome sea biotas. One the famous is waters of RajaAmpat. This region is dubbed as the Coral Reef Paradise / Paradise coral reefs by divers of the world.

RajaAmpat is a new

district division of the Sorong area of ± 4.6 million hectares. About 85% of the area is an ocean, while the rest are group of islands and coral atolls of ± 610 islands. Of the hundreds of islands, only 35 islands are inhabited by native people. Names of Raja Ampat comes from the local folklore about the origins of the ruler in the four largest islands in this region, namely Misool Island, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo.

With the breadth of the waters of RajaAmpat and the wealth of marine life is diverse, then the tourists who want to enjoy the underwater panorama can choose some point dive. In the vicinity of the island of Kri, for example, tourists can see the beauty of coral reefs and various kinds of fish that is so amazing, including the type of fish the famous Queensland grouper, pompano, snapper, grouper, reef sharks, tuna, napoleon wrasse, barracuda and giant trevally.

There are many other dive spots that can be searched by divers, such as at The Passage, Island Fam, and Misool Island. In addition to enjoying the wealth of marine life, tourists can also enjoy the historical sites under the sea, including warships and combat aircraft which sank in the waters of RajaAmpat. Not only that, tourists can also enjoy the beauty of the islands in the area of RajaAmpat. Mainland islands in this region still relatively virgin, lagoon and the bay is adequately protected, has a stretch of stunning beaches and crystal clear sea.

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Wonder of Borobudur

Borobudur temple is located in the middle of Java Island, 41 km northwest of Yogyakarta, and 7 km south of Magelang. Kedu plains surrounding it is often referred to as the "Garden of Java" (The Garden of Java), because this land is very fertile, and its population is also very diligent. This plain is surrounded by

4 mountains, namely Mt Cleft (3371 m) and Sindoro (3135 m) in the northwest, and Merbabu (3142 m) and Merapi (2911 m) in the northeast.

When this temple was founded is not known with certainty. Age determination is done by considering the basic mode of building temples and carvings that show middle Javanese style 8th century BC Since built in the 8th century, the history of Borobudur arise drowned. Once completed, borobudur became the center of research and development of Buddhist religion, The followers of this religion, visit Borobudur to study the Buddhist religion..

The entire series of reliefs of Borobudur contains the teachings of the Buddhist religion. At that time borobudur building became the center of attention and revered as a sacred building.Overall, the Borobudur Temple was built with approximately 55.000m3. Borobudur reaching 42 m high, and has dimensions of 123 x 123 m. Borobudur has 10 floors or levels. First to the sixth floor of a rectangular shape, and the seventh to the tenth floor circular shaped

This temple faces east, and consists of 1460 panels, which each have a width of 2 m. Area 2,500 m2 all the walls, and filled with reliefs. The number of panels that have existing reliefs 1212. According to research, the number of Buddha statues around 504, including the statues that are still intact and that has been destroyed. Restoration of Borobudur was performed twice, namely from the year 1905 - 1910, and the latter in the year 1973 to 1983.


One thing that is unique, that this temple has architectural with attractive format or structured in mathematics. Cach of any part of legs, body and head of the temple always has a ratio of 4:6:9. Placement-placement stupa also has significance, and there is a part of reliefs relating to astronomy makes Borobudur is an interesting historical evidence for the observed. One result of this review can be read on the site "In Pursuit of Sacred Science: Architectural Survey of the Rectangular Terrace Levels" by Mark Long.

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Enjoy The Tropical Paradise Pulau Derawan in East Borneo

Welcome to the lovely tropical islands in the region of East Borneo, Pulau Derawan.

An island with a sea-colored blue and green shades are stunning, soft sand, rows of coconut palms on the coast, with a small forest in the middle of the island which is the habitat of various species of plants and animals and the natural beauty of the enchanting underwater .
No wonder if this island could be ranked as a top three world-class of dive destination and make this island as a dream for divers.

It is easy to reach this beautiful island. You can fly for about 3 hours to Balikpapan by plane from Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta or Denpasar. From Balikpapan, you still have to fly to Tanjung Redeb dive one hour by plane. In addition, Tanjung Redeb can also be reached by sea, with boarded the ship from Samarinda Tarakan to Tanjung Redeb, followed by rented motorboat.

As a remote island and not much visited by tourists, the island state is still very comfortable. Some lodging is also preparing tools for amateur and professional divers. For the professional usually can hire equipment.
By using a speed boat, to P. Derawan only takes two to three hours. While the boat motor, could be reached after seven hours.

By using a motor boat, visitors can while enjoying fresh air, also can enjoy the scenery and the flora and fauna that exist in the river region. When traveling for example, you can while watching the birds that bertebangan king prawns on the outskirts of the river that was about a mile to two miles it. Along the river, if lucky will be found and saw monkeys long noses (bekantan)

"The island is a most occupancy turtle in the world,"

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Sidoarjo Hot Mudflow

Hot Mud Sidoarjo, is a hot mudflow event in the drilling of Lapindo Brantas Inc Renokenongo Village, Porong district, Sidoarjo regency, East Java,

since May 27, 2006, along with measuring 5.9 Richter quake that struck Yogyakarta.

Hot mud flow that lasted more than a year

has caused flooded at residential areas, agriculture and industry at three districts and the vicinity, and also affect economic activities in East Java.

Location mudflow is located in Porong, about 12 km south of the district of Sidoarjo. This sub-district borders the District Gempol (Pasuruan) in the south.
Burst location only 150-500 meters away from the well of the Banjar Panji-1 (BJP-1), which is a gas exploration well, Lapindo Brantas Inc is the operator of the Brantas block. Therefore, Until now, the hot mud flow is allegedly caused by drilling activities of Lapindo Brantas Inc in the well. Lapindo Brantas Inc have two theories about the origin bursts: First, the mudflow associated with drilling activities.

Second, the mudflow coincided with drilling due to something unknown.

However , But more opinions said the incident likely due to drilling, although when opinion practiced can not stop the mudflow.

The location is a settlement and the surrounding area is one of the main industrial area in East Java. Not far from location there are bursts of Surabaya-Gempol toll roads, highways Surabaya-Malang-Pasuruan and Surabaya-Banyuwangi (lane east coast), and cross the railway line east of Surabaya-Malang and Surabaya-Banyuwangi, Indonesia

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Lake of Three Colors Kelimutu

Travel to the island of Flores in particular to Ende is not complete if you have not visited Lake Kelimutu or Lake Three Colors. The Kelimutu Lake is a lake with a lot of stories and mysteries.
The lake is known by three colors, namely red, blue, and white. Even so, the colors are always changing over time.
Kelimutu Lake, located in Indonesia at East Nusa Tenggara island, Ende district. This lake is unique

because color of water from the lake at the summit of Mount Kelimutu namely red white blue. The colors are always changing any time
The third area of the lake of about 1,051,000 square meters with a volume of 1292 million cubic meters of water. Boundary between the lake was a narrow stone walls prone to landslides. This wall is very steep tilt with 70-degree angle. The wall height of Lake ranges from 50 to 150 meters.

Kelimutu lake is a combination of KELI word meaning mountain and MUTU word which means to boil. According to local belief, the colors on the Kelimutu lake has the each of meaning and have a very powerful natural forces.
Lake Kelimutu or Tiwu Kelimutu divided into three sections corresponding to the colours that is in the lake.
The lake in blue color or Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai is a gathering place for the souls of young people who have died
Lake in red color or Tiwu Ata Polo is a gathering place for the souls of the dead and as long as he lived always commit a crime / magick.
While the lake is white or Tiwu Ata Mbupu a gathering place for the souls of parents who have died.
On the Morning is the best time to witness the beauty of the Lake Kelimutu. Meanwhile, mid-morning, or late afternoon, usually Lake Kelimutu views are prevented by a thick fog.

In addition to views of the Lake Kelimutu, can also be watching the other natural beauty at the National Parks Conservation Forest Kelimutu that a lot of overgrown with pine and fir trees and the chirping of the birds that inhabit the National Park area Kelimutu.
Natural wealth of Lake Kelimutu supported also by the cultural richness of traditional houses, traditional dances and handicrafts woven products that are characteristic of local residents. Beside that, there are hot spring , waterfalls , and indigenous settlements that you must visit. If you want to visit, best time is between July and September.

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Come To The Museum of Wayang

One tourist attraction which is interesting you to visit is the Museum Wayang Kekayon Which is located in Jogjakarta.

The museum was founded by (Alm) Soejono Prawirohadikusumo in 1987.

He is a psychiatrist who believes that art of Wayang is able to deliver one understands science as well as good manners as well as towards maturity, so that one can transform their knowledge to the next generation.

Museum Wayang Kekayon was inaugurated by the Governor of Yogyakarta, Sri Paku Alam VIII on the 5th January 1991. As a tourist destination,

This museum has a function of education, research, and recreation.

Kekayon Museum also has an auditorium with audio visual facilities are adequate to explain about the museum.

Collection Wayang whose the oldest

age is Wayang Purwa (first), which staged since the kingdom of Kediri,made of buffalo skin with or without accessories, tells the story of Mahabaratha.
The younger was Wayang Madya, appeared at the time of Kediri - Majapahit, which tells the post-war era Bharatayudha.

There are also Wayang Gedhog (story of Candrakirana ), Wayang Klithik (story of Damarwulan and Menakjingga)
Wayang Dupara (Diponegoro war stories), Wayang Suluh (the story of Indonesia's struggle to achieve independence.)Wayang Kancil.
There is also a Wayang Krucil, Beber, Kidang Kencana, a variety of Marionette Wayang from West Java, Wayang Madura, Bali, Thailand, America, India, and other contemporary Wayang.
A unique, you can also match Your Zodiac with figure in Wayang and predict your character.

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Seeing the incredible underwater scenery of Bunaken

Like snorkeling and diving? Try to Bunaken. If you've heard the beauty story from your friend, It feels incomplete if you not enjoy it.
Because this marine conservation area that is famous is worth to dive.
With bersnorkeling, indeed visitors can clearly see the various coral reefs and fish in Bunaken.
Although only on the surface, But that was enough to make anyone 'hypnotized' and stay for long time so forget time

While far below the sea there, seen the diver moved slowly, blowing air bubbles.
They were enjoying the charm of the underwater Bunaken extraordinary. Looking at them from above the surface taste arise envy, because they can dive into the beauty of Bunaken as a whole, closer to the coral reefs and diverse biotas.

With scuba diving, divers can enjoy a variety of 'resident' under the sea Bunaken closer,
Many divers interested in visiting the island.
Bunaken is an area of 8.08 km ² island in the Bay of Manado, located in the northern island of Sulawesi, Indonesia.
This island is part of the city of Manado, the provincial capital of North Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Bunaken Island can be achieved by speed boat or a rented boat with about 30 minutes travel from the port city of Manado.
In the vicinity of the island of Bunaken, there Bunaken Marine Park which is part of Bunaken National Park. This marine park has a marine biodiversity one of the highest in the world.

Overall Bunaken marine park covers an area of 75,265 hectares with five islands within it,
the island of Manado Tua, Bunaken Island, Island Siladen, Mantehage Island follows several children his island, and island Naen.
Although covering an area of 75,265 hectares, the location of the diving is limited at each beach around the islands.
Bunaken marine park has a 20 dive spot with varying depth of up to 1344 meters.
Of the 20 diving spot, 12 of them were located in the vicinity Bunaken Island.
Twelve dive spot is the most frequently visited by divers and lovers of the beauty of underwater scenery.
Most of the 12 dive spots in Bunaken Island lined up from the southeast to the northwestern of the island. In this region there are underwater great walls, which is also called the hanging walls, or reef giant that stands vertically and curved upward.
These reef are also a source of food for fish in waters around Bunaken Island.

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The Beauty of Lake Toba

Lake Toba is one of the largest lake in the world, and the largest and most popular in Indonesia.

Lake Toba is a tourist place worth a visit.

To reach the Lake Toba area tourist sites, we will pass through cities in North Sumatra

The route travels through Medan, Lubuk Pakam, Perbaungan, Tebing Tinggi, Pematang Siantar and Parapat town.

With a road trip using

bus or car for about 3.5 hours. If you want use train can too.

Through the Great Railway stations in Medan near Medan Merdeka Square, and stopped in the city Siantar, then travel continue by bus at 40 minutes.

The beauty of Lake Toba was amazing. The lake is surrounded by hills,

so the atmosphere around the lake feels comfortable, the air fresh and cool.

The visitors can enjoy its beauty with swimming, ferry or hire a motor boat, circling around the lake.

In the afternoon, visitors can enjoy a quieter atmosphere with a view of the sunset light is so beautiful.
This large lake has magical and cosmological value, because it is believed as a place of indwelling Namborru (Seven ancestral goddess Batak Tribe). When people want to hold events Tribe Batak customary around the lake, they must first ask permission to Namborru. As in the celebration of the People's Party of Lake Toba is held annually, some ritual performed first as a form of veneration of ancestors.

In the middle of Lake Toba, on Samosir Island is there a popular natural tourist attraction,

the lake on the lake (Lake Sidihoni and Lake Aek Natonang); historical attractions in the tomb complex King Sidabutar Tomok Village; and tours of the complex architecture of traditional houses Batak Toba Samosir.

In Parapat, visitors who want to visit Samosir Island to ride the ferry every hour transport

go to Tomok Village, Samosir.

Based on research from Michigan Technological University researchers, the United States, at the location of Lake Toba, during 75 500 years ago, never happened a terrifying explosion which destroyed human, animals and plants. The eruption that spewed rocks and volcanic ash as far as 2.000km3.

Directions vomit eruption caused darkness for up to two weeks duration.

The impact of the eruption is the formation of a large volcanic crater,the long time these craters filled with water that eventually formed a large lake, namely Lake Toba.

Regarding the existence of Samosir Island, was formed due to magma pressure continuously which has not come out within the earth.

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