Indonesia Tourist Attractions

 1001 Tourist Attractions in Indonesia

Do not be confused when you want to vacation in Indonesia and are looking for a pleasant tourist and certainly not in your home country. I got a recommendation sights that you must visit when you are on vacation in Indonesia.

1. North Sumatra

 

a. Maimun Palace

 

Maimun Palace, Indonesia

Maimun Palace is a palace of the Sultanate of Deli which is one of the icons of the city of Medan, North Sumatra, located in Brigadier General Katamso Street, Sukaraja Village, District Medan Maimun.

Designed by Italian architect and built by the Sultan of Deli, Sultan Mahmud Al-Rashid. Construction of the palace was started on August 26, 1888 and completed on 18 May 1891. Maimun Palace has an area of 2,772 m2 and 30 rooms. Maimonides palace consists of two floors and has three parts: the main building, a building left wing and right wing of the building. The palace buildings facing north and on the front side of the building there is the Al-Mashun or better known as the Great Mosque of Medan.

Maimonides palace became a tourist destination not only because of old age, but also the unique interior design, combining elements of Malay cultural heritage, in the style of Islam, Spain, India and Italy.

b. Masjid Raya Medan

Masjid Raya Medan, Indonesia

Medan Mosque or Masjid Raya Al Mashun is a mosque located in Medan, Indonesia. This mosque was built in 1906 and was completed in 1909. At the beginning of its establishment, the mosque was fused with the palace complex. Its architectural style typical of the Middle East, India and Spain. The mosque is octagonal and has a wing in the south, east, north and west. Great Mosque of Medan is a historical witness the greatness of the Malay Sultanate owner of Deli (Medan).

2. West Sumatra

a. Malin Kundang Stone

Malin Kundang Stone, Indonesia

Malin Kundang stone is a stone relief in the form of fragments ship and a person who is mentioned as Malin Kundang face down on the coast of Sweet Water Beach, the city of Padang, West Sumatra. Chunks of stone figures depicting the end of life Malin Kundang, merchants arrival back home was condemned because it refused to recognize his mother. The existence of Batu Malin Kundang have popularized Sweet Water Beach, where the background of the legend as one of the tourist attraction in Padang. Relief on stone Malin Kundang itself is done in the 1980s, the work of Dasril Bayras together Ibenzani Usman.

b. Gadang Clock

Gadang Clock Tower, Indonesia

Gadang Clock Tower is named for the clock tower located in downtown Bukittinggi, West Sumatra, Indonesia. The gadang clock tower has a clock with a large measure on the four sides so-called Gadang Clock Tower, Minangkabau language term meaning "big clock".

Aside from being a center marker Bukittinggi, Gadang Clock Tower has also been used as a tourist attraction with the expansion of the park around the tower's clock. The park became public space of interaction both on weekdays and on holidays. The events of a general nature are usually organized around a park near the clock tower.

c. Sianok Canyon

Sianok Canyon, Indonesia

Sianok Canyon is a steep valley (ravine) located in the border town of Bukittinggi, in the district IV Koto, Agam, West Sumatra. The valley is elongated and meandering as the southern boundary of the city of Koto Gadang to nagari Sianok Anam Tribe, and ends in the district Palupuh. Sianok canyon has a very beautiful view and also one of the attractions mainstay of the province.

Sianok deep canyon ravine about 100m this, stretches along 15 km with a width of about 200 m, and is part of the fault which separates the island of Sumatra in half lengthwise (fault Semangko). This fault forming a steep wall, even perpendicular and form a green valley-the result of decreased movement of the earth (sinklinal) -which fed Sianok rod (rod means river, in Minangkabau language) that the water is clear. In the Dutch colonial era, this gap also known as karbouwengat or buffalo sanget, because the number of free-living wild buffalo in the bottom of the canyon.

Sianok rods can now be forded by using canoes and kayaks that disaranai by an organization of water sports "Qurays". These are taken from the village Lambah to jorong Sitingkai Palupuh village for about 3.5 hours. On the banks still found many rare plants such as Rafflesia and medicinal plants. Fauna encountered eg long-tailed monkey, gibbon, mitered, deer, wild boar, leopard, and tapir.

3. Riau

a. Muara Takus Temple

Muara Takus Temple, Indonesia

Muara Takus temple is a Buddhist temple site located in the village Barelang, District XIII Koto, Kampar, Riau, Indonesia. The site is located approximately 135 kilometers from the city of Pekanbaru.

b. Biosphere Giam Siak Kecil - Bukit Batu

Biosphere Giam Siak Kecil - Bukit Batu, Indonesia

The main purpose of the construction of Biosphere Giam Siak Kecil - Bukit Batu is the achievement of sustainable development in landscape landscape (sustainable development of the landscape) peat swamp forests, lakes and system waters, and peatlands that have been converted into plantations, plantation, agriculture and settlement , Water is a fundamental issue in this landscape because under the soil surface has a characteristic "dome", especially the water reservoir in the center of the region. Landscape scale is important that eco-hydrological balance to obtain optimum productivity conserve and utilize biodiversity, as well as others such as the cultivation of industrial tree plantations, oil palm and rubber plantations and industries, yards and agricultural communities and small businesses.

4. Riau Islands

a. Penyengat Island

Penyengat Island, Indonesia

 

Penyengat island or islands Indera Sakti in the designation history resources, is a small island located approximately 2 km from Tanjungpinang, Riau Islands provincial government center. The island is a length of 2,000 meters and a width of 850 meters, is approximately 35 km from the island of Batam. The island can be reached from Tanjungpinang using a motorboat or better known pompong which requires a travel time of approximately 15 minutes.

5. Jambi

a.  Hot Semurup

Hot Semurup, Indonesia

Hot Semurup is one of the attractions located in Kerinci District, Jambi. Precisely in the Village of New Hot,   East Air Panas District. Hot Semurup source has an area of 76 m2. Hot Semurup coming out of the ground is the natural hot springs of volcanic activity. Hot Semurup frequently issue hot steam that smelled of sulfur. Semurup Hot Water temperature is around 85 degrees celsius. Before the earthquake in 1995 and then in Kerinci water temperature is over 100 degrees celsius. When arriving at this place tourists can see the smoke rising high in the spring panas.Selain that tourists can boil an egg or banana in this Semurup Hot Water source. In the vicinity there are facilities Semurup Thermal bathing pool that can be used by travelers.

6. South Sumatra

Musi River, Indonesia

a. Musi River

Musi River is a river located in the province of South Sumatra, Indonesia. With a length of 750 km, it is the longest river on the island of Sumatra and Palembang splitting into two parts. Ampera bridge that became an icon of Palembang was passed over this river. Since the days of the kingdom of Srivijaya until now, the river is known as the main means of transportation for the community.

7. Bangka Belitung

a.  Parai Tenggiri Beach

Parai Tenggiri Beach, Indonesia

Parai Tenggiri is one of the attractions located in Sungai Liat, Bangka, Bangka Belitung. Precisely located in the village of New Light which is approximately 30 kilometers north of the city of Pangkalpinang. This beach has a sloping contour with a relatively small waves. This beach is the beach mainstay in Bangka Belitung islands.

8. Jakarta

a. Elephant Museum

Elephant Museum, Indonesia

National Museum of the Republic of Indonesia or the Elephant Museum, is a museum located in Central Jakarta and precisely at Jalan Merdeka Barat 12. This museum is the first and largest museum in Southeast Asia.

b. Monas

Monas, Indonesia

Monas is an extension of the national monument. Monas is a memorial monument as high as 132 meters (433 feet), which was established in memory of the resistance and the Indonesian people's struggle for independence from Dutch colonial rule. The construction of this monument began on August 17th, 1961 under the orders of president Sukarno, and opened to the public on July 12, 1975. This monument crowned flame coated gold leaf symbolizing the fighting spirit blazing. The National Monument is located right in the center of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta. Monuments and museums are open every day from 08.00 - 15.00 pm. On Monday last week of each month is closed to the public.

 

c. TMII

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Indonesia

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) is a tourist theme park in East Jakarta Indonesian culture. An area of approximately 150 hectares or 1.5 square kilometers is located at coordinates 6 ° 18'6.8 "latitude, 106 ° 53'47.2" E.

This park is a summary of the Indonesian culture, which covers various aspects of the daily life of people in 26 provinces of Indonesia (in 1975) that is displayed in the pavilion area of traditional architecture, and featuring a variety of clothing, dances, and traditions of the region. In addition, in the middle of TMII there is a lake that depict miniature Indonesian archipelago in the middle, the cable car, museums, and the IMAX Theatre Keong Mas and Theatre Fatherland), a variety of recreational facilities makes TMIII as one of the leading travel capital city. 

d. Ancol

Ancol, Indonesia

Ancol is a tourist attraction in North Jakarta. As a community renewal of public life which is the pride of the nation. Always create a better social environment through quality entertainment offerings that element of art, culture and knowledge, in order to realize the community 'Life Re-Creation' which became the pride of the nation.

9. West Java

a. Mekarsari Park

Mekar Sari, Indonesia

Mekarsari Park is one of the centers of biodiversity conservation tropical fruits in the world, especially the types of fruits excel collected from all regions in Indonesia, as well as a place to study aquaculture (agronomy), breeding (breeding) and multiplication of seeds for then disseminated to farmers and the general public.

b. Kawah Putih

Kawah Putih, Indonesia

Kawah Putih is a tourist spot in West Java which is located in Ciwidey. Kawah Putih is a lake formed by the eruption of Mount Patuha. Soil mixed with sulfur around the crater is white, the color of water in the crater is greenish-white color, which is unique from the crater is sometimes discolored water. The crater is located at an altitude +2090 m asl under the peak / highest point Patuha.

10. Central Java

a. Lawang Sewu

Lawang Sewu, Indonesia

 

Lawang Sewu (Indonesian: a thousand doors) is building a historic building in Indonesia, located in the city of Semarang, Central Java. This building, which was formerly the office of the Nederlands-Indische Maatschappij Spoorweg or NIS. Built in 1904 and completed in 1907. Situated on the roundabout Tugu Muda formerly called Wilhelminaplein.

Local people call Lawang Sewu because the building has a door that very much, although in reality, the number of the door does not reach a thousand. The building has many windows are tall and wide, so that people often think of it as the door (lawang).

b. Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple, Indonesia

Borobudur is a Buddhist temple located in Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The location of the temple is approximately 100 km southwest of Semarang, 86 km to the west of Surakarta, and 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta. Stupa-shaped temple was founded by the Mahayana Buddhists around the year 800 AD during the reign of the Sailendra dynasty. Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple or shrine in the world, and one of the largest Buddhist monument in the world.

11. Yogyakarta

a. Prambanan Temple

Prambanan Temple, Indonesia

Candi Prambanan or Loro Jonggrang is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, which was built in the 9th century BC. This temple is dedicated to Trimurti, the three main Hindu gods Brahma as the creator god, Vishnu as the preserver god, and Shiva as a god of destruction. Based on the inscriptions Siwagrha original name of this temple complex is Siwagrha (Sanskrit which means 'house of Shiva'), and indeed in garbagriha (main hall) of the temple sits a statue of Shiva Mahadeva three meters high which shows that in this temple of Lord Shiva are preferred.

12. East Java

a. Museum Angkut

Museum Angkut, Indonesia 1.1

Musum Angkut, Indonesia 1.2

Transport Museum is a new tourist spot that has a unique concept. Opened on March 9, 2014, Museum of Transport became the first tourist spots in Southeast Asia on the theme of transport. The museum was built as a sign of appreciation for the development of the archipelago and the world of transportation. So no wonder that here you can see a collection of various modes of transport ranging from who still use animal power to electric power.

13. Bali

a. Pandavas Beach

Pandavas Beach, Indonesia

Pandavas beach is one of the tourist areas in the south area of Kuta, Badung regency, Bali. This beach is located behind the hills and is often referred to as Secret Beach (Secret Beach). In the vicinity of this beach there are two very large cliff on one side of five statues sculpted Pandavas and Kunti. The sixth statue sequentially (from the highest position) briefed the name of Kunti, Dharma Wangsa, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula, and Sahadeva.

In addition to tourist destinations and water sports, the beach is also utilized for the cultivation of seaweed because of the contour of a gently sloping beach and the waves are not up to the shoreline. Quite a lot of travelers who paragliding from Mount Timbis to the Pandavas Beach.

This coastal area is also frequently used as a shooting location for the soap operas FTV.

14. Lombok

 

a. Gili Nanggu Island

Gili Nanggu, Indonesia 1.1

Gili Nanggu, Indonesia 1.2

Gili Nanggu is one of the islands on the western side of the island of Lombok. island with an area of 12.5 hectares is managed with the concept of forest or virgin island. so that we can be sure that this island still has a natural and beautiful nature. In addition, this island is one of the attractions in Lombok who has a dazzling beauty but little known by tourists. You will also be difficult menemuka street vendors here, so the atmosphere is like being on a private island. Besides beaches and crystal clear sea water, Gili Nanggu has a beautiful garden unbelievably beautiful sea with coral reef complete with a variety of colors awake beautiful fish that are already familiar with the divers.

15. Nusa Tenggara Timur

 

a. Komodo National Park

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Komodo National Park 1.2

Komodo National Park is located between the province of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara. This national park consists of three major islands Komodo, Rinca and Padar, and numerous smaller islands. National park land area is 603 sq km and the total area is 1817 km².

In 1980 the national park was established to protect the Komodo dragon and its habitat. There are 277 species of animal which is a mix of animals from Asia and Australia, which consists of 32 species of mammals, 128 species of birds, and 37 species of reptiles. Along with dragons, at least 25 species of land animals and birds, including protected animals, because there are limited or limited their deployment.

 

16. West Kalimantan

 

a. Equator Monument

Equator Monument, Indonesia

Equator monument or the Equator Monument is located at Jalan Equator, North Pontianak, West Kalimantan Province. The location is about 3 km from the center of Pontianak, towards the city Mempawah. This monument became one of the tourist icon of the city of Pontianak and always visited by people, especially tourists who come to the city of Pontianak. History of the construction of this monument can be read in the records contained in the building. 

17. South Kalimantan

a. Floating Market

 

Floating Market, Indonesia

Floating Market Estuary [River] Kuin or Barito River Floating Market is a traditional floating market which are on the river at the mouth of the river Kuin Barito, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan. Muara Kuin Floating Market is a heritage saujana Banjarmasin. Traders and buyers using boats, boat designations in Banjar. This market began after dawn prayers until after seven in the morning. Sunrise reflected light between the transaction vegetables and garden produce from the villages along the Barito River and its tributaries.

Traders boating women who sell their products themselves or neighbors called the hamlet, while the second hand purchase from the hamlet for resale called panyambangan. Keistemewaan this market is still common barter transactions between traders boating, which in Banjar called bapanduk.

18. South Sulawesi

a. Losari Beach

Losari Beach

Losari Beach is a beach located on the west of the city of Makassar, South Sulawesi province, Indonesia. The beach is a place for residents of Makassar to spend time in the morning, afternoon and evening enjoying the scenery is very beautiful sunset. 

 

b. Tempe Lake

Tempe Lake, Indonesia

Tempe Lake is a lake located in the western part Wajo, South Sulawesi, precisely in the District Tempe, District Belawa, District Land Sitolo, District and Sub-District Maniangpajo sabbangparu, located about 7 km from the city to the banks of the River Walanae Sengkang. Tempe lake which covers about 13,000 hectares have freshwater fish species that are rarely found elsewhere. This is because the lake is situated above the Australian continental plates and is one of the Asia.Danau tectonic lakes in Indonesia.

19. North Sulawesi

a. Bunaken National Park

Bunaken National Park, Indonesia

Bunaken National Park is a marine park located in North Sulawesi, Indonesia. The park is located in the Coral Triangle, a habitat for 390 species of coral reefs and various species of fish, mollusks, reptiles and marine mammals. Kruger National Park is representative of Indonesian marine ecosystems, including seagrass meadows, coral reefs and coastal ecosystems.

This national park was established in 1991 and covering an area of 890.65 km². 97% of this national park is the habitat of the sea, while the remaining 3% is land, includes five islands: Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Naen and Siladen.

b. Pray Hill

Pray Hill, Indonesia

This place has a lot of other names. But do not be fooled because the place is so only this one. Among other names Manado Hill Prayer, Prayer Mahawu Bukit, Bukit Kelong, Way of the Cross Mahawu, prayer Hill is located in Tomohon, air cool mountain town which is located not far from Manado. about 30 kilometers from Manado and can be reached by driving for 40 minutes. This prayer hills look beautiful because of the flowers planted around it (Tomohon known as the City of Flowers) with a background of Mount Lokon (one of the active volcanoes in Manado) .

On the hills of this prayer we can find unique modern chapel was named Chapel of Mother Mary. The chapel is commonly used as a photo prewedding thanks to its unique shape. As I visited, there were a bride and groom who were hold the wedding ceremony disana.Bangunan other unique is large enough Amphitheatre with a capacity of about 1500 people. This amphitheater seems very rekomended when used as a sermon outdor, for gathering activities, performing arts or other Kristiani.Tempat retreat is impossible to miss is the way of the cross (the place is also known as the Way of the Cross Mahawu). This is why some people, especially Catholics to visit this place. Prayer Hill cross roads in Tomohon quite friendly for all ages route that is not too physically challenging as most of these cross roads elsewhere. Many statues scattered in stop-stop Way of the Cross. However, the most eye-catching is the statue of the Pieta; classical sculpture that depicts the body of Jesus who died on the lap of the Virgin Mary. 

20. Southeast Sulawesi 

a. Wakatobi National Park

Wakatobi National Park 1.1

Wakatobi National Park 1.2

Wakatobi National Park 1.3

Wakatobi National Park is one of 50 national parks in Indonesia, located in the district Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi. This national park is set in 2002, with a total area of 1.39 million ha, concerning marine biodiversity, scale and condition of coral; which occupies one of the highest priority position of marine conservation in Indonesia. The depth of water in the park is varied, the deepest part reaches 1,044 meters below sea level.

21. Central Sulawesi

a. Paleleh White Sands

Paleleh White Sands, Indonesia

Paleleh White Sands is one of the famous sights in Buol. This place is a row of several islands located in the village Paleleh, sub Paleleh which can be reached by using Speed Boat or other types of fishing boats. The beauty of this island is very beautiful beach with a distinctive landmark in the form of rock with beautiful corals, is approximately 105 km from the town of Buol, Central Sulawesi. 

22. Gorontalo

a. Limboto Lake

Limboto Lake, Indonesia

Limboto Lake is a lake located in District Limboto, Gorontalo Province, Indonesia. This lake has a depth of between 5 to 8 meters, the end or the tourists can enjoy a variety of activities, among others, fishing, boating competition, or swim. In addition, they can also enjoy fresh grilled fish supplied by local fishermen society with a relatively cheap price. 

23. Maluku

a. Osi Island

Osi Island, Indonesia

Osi Island is an island located in the district of West Seram, Maluku Province. Island wide Osi only about 9 hectares with a length of 600 meters and width of 200 meters. Although the island is small, but the surrounding area has a great potential for marine products. Regions with diverse coral reefs as habitats of various species of fish. Osi Island neighborhood still including the Sea Island Nature Park Marsegu which covers 11,000 hectares covering the small islands in the vicinity. 

People in this island his job as a fisherman and dependent on the sea. Many of those who cultivate seaweed as a livelihood. Various types of fish available here for fans of Sea Food and "Ikan Bakar". Fishermen catch fresh fish from the sea as well as cages cultivated by the surrounding community. The food is unique from the sea here is "Saroa" a kind of marine animals that have fur (thorn) covering the body and often consumed by local people to improve stamina.

24. Papua 

a. Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat, Papua 1.1

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Raja Ampat is a series of four adjacent islands located in the western part of the Bird's Head (Vogelkoop) Papua Island. Administratively, this cluster are under Raja Ampat, West Papua province. The islands are now a destination for divers who are interested in the beauty of the underwater scenery. The four islands that are members named by the four biggest islands, namely Pulau Waigeo, Misool Island, salawati and Batanta Island.