This is the Most Popular Beach in Yogyakarta Indonesia by Its Beauty

Yogyakarta or also usually called by Jogja is one of the most popular tourism aea in Java Island. Yogyakarta truly inherited many of stunning natural scenery. One of the most popular tourist attraction in Jogja is beach.

Yogyakarta has rows of beautiful beaches that are ready to accompany your vacation and also to refresh your mind. Believe it, it is very easy to find attractions beach or very beautiful beach in Yogyakarta.

Well, if you want to find a beach in Yogyakarta to fill your vacation, then you should read this special reference. Guaranteed, every beach in Yogyakarta able to leave a pleasant impression for your vacation. Anyway, this is the most beautiful beach in Yogyakarta for you.

1. Kukup Beach

Kukup beach is one of the beaches in Yogyakarta are quite popular as a tourist destination. The popularity of this beach is because of its beauty and uniqueness.

Kukup beach is located in Gunung Kidul area. It truly has a fascinating panorama of the diverse marine life including various species of ornamental fish and coral. This sea world is being home for a various species that create beautiful decoration on the shoreline of Kukup.

Moreover, to enjoy this panorama is not difficult, because you're pretty looking from the top since seawater is so clear and lucent. The uniqueness lies in Kukup beach is a small island off the coast called Jumino Island. Jumino Island is a beautiful island that has a beach pavilion to enjoy the fresh atmosphere of its beach. You can go right to the island by crossing a bridge that was already there in Kukup.

2. Indrayanti Beach

Indrayanti Beach is one of the favorite beaches in Jogja. It has a vast expanse of white sand. White sand scattered along this beach looks beautiful when paired with clear sea water. Even more with calm waves, its being more adorable.

Because it is popular as a beach holiday destination, then the Indrayanti beach is already equipped with various facilities. This place has a watersport, gazebo, and also adequate lodging area. In fact, the atmosphere will be more beautiful if you stay at night in this beach.

3. Timang Beach

Timang beach is a beach resort in Yogyakarta that offers challenges. The uniqueness of this beach is because it lies on its own island which is also called Island Timang. But, to step to Timang Island is not easy.

You have to meet the challenge before you can enjoy the beautiful of Timang Beach. There's only gondola lift or cable car that built traditionally there. And this is the only way to arrive on the Timang island. Of course the traditional cable car ride is what will make your trip more exciting.

Don’t worry, arriving on the Timang island, you will be able to enjoy the tasty lobster with super quality. Before that, you can enjoy fishing this delicious super quality lobster.

4. Ngandong Beach

Ngandong beach in Yogyakarta are known to have a quiet and gentle waves. Therefore, at this beach, you can swim more freely. In addition to swim at the beach, you can soak in the soft white sand while occasionally feel the blowing waves coming from the direction of the ocean.

On this beach, tourists are also often offered to sail with the fishermen. From the top of these fishing vessels, you can see the wonderful charm of the underwater paradise from the seabed.

5. Baron Beach

Baron Beach is one of the most beautiful beach in Yogyakarta. Baron beach become popular because it offers a variety of culinary cuisine typical sea. There are so many servings of delicious fresh fish offered at this beach Area.

While enjoying the delicious seafood, you can enjoy the scenery of a beautiful bay as the karst hills of Baron Beach Area.

6. Parangtritis Beach

Parangtritis is one of the most popular beach in Yogyakarta because its beauty. Parangtritis located about 25 km from the center of the city of Yogyakarta. This beautiful famous beach is also known to have a relatively strong waves.

So, there are many signs of danger are posted and you should always be wary when playing on the beach.

This beach also has the beautiful scenery completing with sand dunes that result beautiful panorama. If you want to play, this beach also has complete water sports facilities.

7. Sadranan Beach

Sadranan beach is a beach in Yogyakarta that still not as popular as other beaches such as Parangtritis, Baron, Krakal or Kukup. However, Sadranan beach no less beautiful among them.

Its natural scenery is very beautiful because its scenery still beautiful and natural. Along the coast, there are the clean white sand and looks spacious. The beach is also decorated with a beautiful sea grass on the lips shores. In addition, cool atmosphere on the beach is very pronounced because of the green trees on the beach.

8. Krakal Beach

Krakal beach is located right next to the Sundak beach. Krakal is quite popular because it has a gently sloping beach with big waves distinctive character of the south coast.

Because the waves are fast-flowing, Krakal beach is often used as a target for the of the sport surfing lovers. Besides popular with surfing activity, this beach is also much favored by tourists because the scenery is quite amazing. Beautiful panorama added by attractive small corals on the lips shores.

9. Sundak

Sundak beach is a gorgeous beach nuanced silent and still. Nuances that are so silent looks very calm and beautiful. This beach is also look beautiful with white sand and clear sea water. The beach is even more beautiful with panoramic limestone hills scattered around.

10. Siung Beacu

Siung beacd is located about 70 kilometers from the center of the city of Yogyakarta. This beautiful beach is known for having beautiful white sand panorama complete with clear blue sea. This beautiful beach has a coastline of only about 300 to 400 meters. Even though, its look very exotic because of big rocks surrounding the black colored beach.

The rocks that covered by green moss even makes Siung seemed typical and interesting. Moreover, there is a 15-meter high cliffs made of limestone that complete the exotic Siung.

This beautiful natural scenery beach area is often be a favorite spot for photography hobbyists. However, because the waves are big and ferocious, you can not freely swim in this sea.

Visit Indonesia, Best Destination to Visit in Malang

Malang city is one of the famous cities in Indonesia which has a cool air. Of course, because of Malang is located in the mountainous region so that the wheater is so cool and fresh. This small town in East Java, Indonesia, has a lot of interesting tourist area. You want to know where the best tourism destination in Malang Indonesia to visit? Here it is ...

1. Jatim Park I

Jatim Park has always been the best recreational areas in Malang. Jatim Park or East Java Park I is such an integrated tourism area of recreation and education park. In this place, there are dozens of exciting games that you can enjoy with your family. If you pay a visit to Jatim Park I, you have to go to the swimming pool because it has unique and beautiful reliefs.

Because it is also an educational tourist park, Jatim Park I provide Laboratory Science Stadium outdoor and indoor. This Science Stadium contains information and demonstrations of physics, biology, chemistry and mathematics so your children can learn about. There is also Papua and East Java Ethnic Gallery which contains a collection of miniature custom home in East Java and Papua, puppets and also many other handicrafts. Jatim Park I also provide variety of fun rides are like Flying Tornado, Mini Jet, Go Karting, Spinning Coaster, Midi Skater, Drop Zone also 3D Cinema.

2. Jatim Park II

Well, besides Jatim Park I, which focuses on an integrated tourist park for recreation and education, there is also Jatim Park II, which focuses on nature concept. In Jatim Park II, you can enjoy two tourist zones such as Batu Secret Zoo and Wildlife Museum. Each of this offers its own uniqueness.

Actually, Wildlife Museum also serves educational tourism for visitors. In this place, you can see varieties of beautiful animals from around the world. Surely, these animals are all in preserved condition. Interestingly, these preserved animals are on display in artificial natural habitat that so similar. Do not worry about how the process of preservation of these animals, because they had died naturally and not be killed or hunted.

Well, while in Batu Secret Zoo, you can see the life animal version. The interesting here is because Batu Secret Zoo is built in a modern concept and it is the only modern zoo in Indonesia. In Batu Secret Zoo, you will be invited to explore the world of animals from around the worlds. There are many kind of fishes and even ancient nil. In this Jatim Park II, you can also boating the beautiful river by boat.

3. Batu Night Spectacular

This is one of the most spectacular impression. Yes, Batu Night Spectacular or BNS offers stunning shades. But of course, these shades can only enjoy in the evenings. Not as other attractions that are open in the morning until late afternoon, BNS trying to show something different but still amazing.

BNS opened at 03.00 p.m. Eventhough, at that hour the atmosphere was light, but you can begin to get around while enjoying the beautiful rosy sunset. After the night has come, you will be invited to an excursion to the night market with a typical fairground.

Well, one of the typical and popular of the BNS is a clever dancing fountain that able to change its color related to the music on. BNS serve more beautiful night scenery that will be lots of lanterns decorated with a variety of colors and shapes. For a selfie or grufie lovers, this wonderful scene would be a very interesting background.

4. Eco Green Park

Eco Green Park is tourism area in Malang that can be best destination to visit with the children. In this place, you will be treated to a recreation park in the form of a mini zoo education and much information about how we should preserve the environment around us. Of course, it is important to know the children. Moreover, children will be able to learn in a fun way.

Children are guaranteed not to be bored in the Eco Green Park which holds so many exciting zone. There, you will find that you can go around the artificial forest with an opening train. Well, this time around with the train there is the challenge that awaits you. This artificial forest is set by many hunters of wild animals that should you shoot with a toy gun. Imagine! Hos exciting is it?

Eco Green Park also has a unique house upside down and in this house everything are upside down. Wow, imagine how unique the house. There are also other educational zone like Geology Science Center, Dome Multimedia, Walking Bird, Duck Kingdom, World Parrots, Animal Farm, Eco Science Center, Bird Market also Insectarium.

5. Museum Angkut

Museum Angkut is a transportion Museum with unique concept and different from the museum in general. This museum offers educational fun zone so that the children will be happy to enjoy the atmosphere of the museum. This museum exhibit various transportation like the ancient bicycle, wagon, electric cars to F1 racing cars.

With an area of 3.7 hectares, the Transport Museum can display up to 10 zones covering Education Zone, France, Britain, Japan, Las Vegas, Germany, Hollywood, Italy, Gangster & Broadway and Batavia. This zone is a kind of replica of the popular places in the world. In it, of course you will see how similar the zone to its original condition, including its typical street to landmarks.

6. Candi Jago Malang

Visiting historical tourist such as temples is always intersting. Well, Malang Jago temple could be the right choice for a vacation with your happy family. This temple building is made of andesite stone that seemed so solid. That is why this temple is called as ‘jago’ temple derived from the word 'jajaghu' which means grandeur. This temple was built in 1280 BC and it has a length of 23.71 meters with a width of 14 cm and height of 9.97 meters. Look! How big is it.

One thing that is unique about this temple is its shape that similar to building punden. This temple keeps a very strong history seen on the sides of the temple. Almost on every side, there is relief that tells the story of man's spiritual journey with a variety of features such as puppets.

Hello the traveller lover. Have you ever heard about the Amazing Grand Canyon? Yes, when talking about Grand Canyon, your mind must be wandering to American Continent. This Grand Canyon has become popular destination because its amazing landscape. But, do you know that there is the amazing one in Asian Continent?

How lucky, Indonesia has its own Grand Green Canyon. It is may not the Grand Canyon, but this Indonesian Green Canyon is also amazing. Indonesian Green Canyon has originally named Cukang Taneuh. Name ‘Taneuh’ refers to Soil Bridge. This place is constructed by valleys, ravine, and of course canyon. However, a France who visited Cukang Taneuh in 1993 then popularizing this place as Green Canyon. You can find this Indonesian Green Canyon in the Kertayasa Village, Ciamis Region, West Java. From the town, Green Canyon is about 130 km distance and from Pangandaran beach is about 31 km distance. Around the Green Canyon you can also find tourist area Batukaras and Flying Field Nusawiru.

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The beautiful Green Canyon is coming from Cijulang River. The river water from Cijulang flowing away soaks through to the cave that full of stalactite and stalagmite. Around the riverside, there are many thick of forest and bold rock. These are best combination to create perfect landscape that very challenging. The traveler may take departure from the Cisaeruh Ghats by motorboat or rowboat to go through the river along 3 km.

 Even along the journey to go Green Canyon, you will be served by beautiful scenery. Along the river, you can find the water river that looks like the jade color. Perhaps, this beautiful green color of river water that inspiring the name of Green Canyon. The Green Canyon entrance is signed when you arrive to the water gap. There, the watercolor changes into deep clear blue. This is the paradise of Indonesian Green Canyon. You can enjoy the fresh water by swimming or creeping to the rock in riverside. Along the riverbank are full of amazing cavernous, and cascade. In the river mouth, there is a unique cave bat.

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You can also diving in the Green Canyon to enjoy the beautiful under water and fishes. Body rafting is also popular in the Green Canyon. About 3 to 4 hours, you will be challenged to go along the multiple kind of river water from the calm one to the most extreme flow that usually called by the devil canyon. Even though, this area is definitely safe, including to the 6 years old child.

However, to enjoy this Green Canyon, you better get here in along the dry season. Because in the rainy season, the water flow will be too much and it will be harder to go through.

You need also to prepare cash money. Because it’s remote from the town that serve ATM. The closest accommodation facility also served in the Pangandaran. However, don’t worry about being lost, because there are about hundred guide that ready to bring you to Green Canyon and also bring you back to the Pangandaran safely by their boat.

Last, this is the references for the budget information to prepare.

·                 Ticket price to boat Rp.125.000,- (US$ 10-12)

·                 Maximum 1 boat capacity 6 people (children also count as 1 people)

·                 Open every day at 08.00 a.m. till 05.00 p.m.

·                 Every Friday, open at 01.00 p.m. to 5. p.m.

Want to go? Then, happy traveling to the amazing Indonesian Green Canyon.

Choosing the right sites to visit with family is always fun. If you usually love to visit natural attractions, or a game, there's nothing wrong if you now try to visit sites with different shades. Yes, history. Besides interesting historical sights to visit, it can also be a means of education. In addition, historical tours will usually feel more special because each place has a story that is different and special.

Here is a few references the world history tourism in to visit.

1. Palmyra, Syria

Visiting Palmyra in Syria will take your imagination on the atmosphere of the ancient city of the first century. The city is located in the oasis area, about 215 km to the northeast Damascus. In the past, this city was an important city in the region of Central Syria. Based on historical and archaeological evidence, Palmyra formerly was a commercial metropolis under the Roman Empire. Now, you can enjoy the remains of monumental ancient buildings that lie in this region. But to reach this place, you must be prepared to cross the desert and camels.

2. Borobudur, Indonesia

Borobudur in Indonesia is an old great Buddhist temple. Borobudur was built in the 9th century by Mahayana Buddhist. There, you can feel the grandeur and power of the ancient kingdom. The greatness of this temple can be seen from the number of its Buddha statues which totaled 504. Borobudur has a main dome which is the highest peak and surrounded by 72 Buddha statues that are in the hole stupa. One advantage of visiting this place is, this place is close to the others Hindu temples and others Buddhist. So, you might as well enjoy various temple tours around.

3. Teotihuacan, basin, Mexico

Teotihuacan in Mexico could be the favorite place archaeologists. This place is a large archaeological site in the Valley of Mexico, and was built in 300 BC century. This place is famous for the pyramid was built in the pre-Columbus. In addition, you also can find the tomb of historical sites along the beautiful paintings.

4. Cappadocia, Turkey

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Cappadocia is part of Göreme National Park which became the leading tourist in Turkey. The most interesting thing of these attractions is its structure that built under the ground (underground city). Underground city is so amazing because it has the building up to level 11 down. With this grandeur, Cappadocia is able to be home to thousands of families with a capacity of up to 50,000 people. The history of the development of the underground city began in the 7th century. Geographical conditions of the Cappadocia region in the form of soft coral stone facilitate local residents make large caves as shelter. Because the city is located in the rock, then the city is also often called 'fairy chimneys'. Because of the unique, the city is also included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1985.

5. Khara-Khoto in Mongolia

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Khara-Khoto also known as Nai Eji City, or sometimes also called Black city. The city is located in the western part of Inner Mongolia which was built in the Middle Ages in Ejin khoshuu Alxa League, Inner Mongolia. This legendary city which used to be a trading center is surrounded by the Badain Jaran desert. The legend around says that the city has water supply from Ejin River. This legendary city became famous through the writings of Marco Polo, who said Khara-Khoto as Etzina.

6. Wat Phu, Laos

Wat Phu in Laos is the historical sites of beautiful temple. Wat Phu is a Khmer temple complex located at the base of Mount Phu Kao. Temple holds a long history since it is the oldest temple in Laos. This Hindu temple built since the 13th century ago. Meaning of the name of the temple Wat Phu is 'a place of refuge on the hill'. Visit this place, you will feel the mystical aura because the atmosphere is located in between rocks and tall trees. Since 2001, this temple complex has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.

These are very positive results as growth in international tourists. The growth was equal to growth in income generated by over one billion tourists that travelled the world in 2013. They travelled for business, leisure, visiting friends and relatives or other purposes. Such results confirm the increasingly important role of the tourism sector in stimulating economic growth and contributing to international trade. This condition is also happening in Australia as the 9^th of International tourism receipts in 2013.

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To boost their receipts in tourism, South Australia -one of the best tourism destination in Asutralia- just held the SA Tourism Awards. More than 100 of the state’s top tourism operators were lauded for their contributions to an industry that earns more than $5 billion a year for South Australia. In this award, South Australia’s wide array of world-class tourism operations has been honored at the annual South Australia - SA Tourism Awards. The state’s Tourism Hall of Fame saw seven new inductees, after each had won their category three years in a row:

• ADVENTURE Bay Charters — best Major Tourist Attraction;
• HAHNDORF Farm Barn — best Tourist Attraction;
• CELLAR Door Wine Festival — best Festival & Event;
• WEST Terrace Cemetery — best Heritage & Cultural Tourism Attraction;
• BAROSSA Visitor Centre — best Visitor Information & Services;
• PINDARIE Cellar Door — best Tourism Winery;
• RAWNSLEY Park Station Eco-Villas — best Unique Accommodation.

Overall, there were 30 top awards presented at the black-tie event to businesses and individuals judged to be the most outstanding in their category. Another 71 entrants who achieved a high standard in their category were recognized with a gold, silver or bronze medal.

South Australia is home to some of the world’s best tourism experiences. So, it is important to celebrate excellence in an industry so significant to the South Australian economy. The South Australian Tourism Awards were the pinnacle of excellence within the tourism industry. This award could be rewarding innovation and fostering better business practices by setting benchmarks for all tourism operators to aspire to.

The awards are judged in accordance with a strict set of rules and criteria. Thus, the winners will represent the state at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards when Adelaide hosts the prestigious national event in April 2015.

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As the world's smallest continent, Australia has a lot of beauty which makes it a valuable tourist destinations in the world. There is a great variety of attractions offered on Australian land. If you want a trip to Australia, then you have to know which are the best tourist destinations in Australia to visit. Want to know where are that place? This is the seventh best tourist attractions in Australia:

7. The Franklin River

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The Franklin River can be found in the Tasmanian Wilderness which is part of the World Heritage. The Franklin River scenery is very exciting because it has a quaint neighborhood distinctive and unique. Along the way you are there, you will be enveloped by serenity and warmth that is definitely not the forgotten. Moreover, if you love of adventure, then this becomes a very valuable place to visit.

6. Whitsundays

Imagine how wonderful when 74 beautiful islands off the coast are gathered. Yes, this is what you'll find off the coast of Queensland center. Whitsundays is a collection of wonderful islands totaling 74. The islands that spread around you can enjoy the fun by cruise. There yachts to traditional tall ships are ready to accompany your cruise. The combination of natural marine and distribution of this island makes Whitsundays as one of the best places to visit in Australia.

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5. Fraser Island

One more place in Australia are included in the World Heritage List is Fraser Island. Fraser Island is the largest sand island in the world with an area of 1840 square kilometers. In Australia, Fraser Island is the 6th largest island. On this island, you will get to experience breathtaking safari tours. In addition you can fish, you can also get the chance to see wildlife and enjoy the forest full of challenges.

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4. Sydney Opera House

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Visiting one of the icons of Australian tourist is a must. Sydney Opera House is one of the icons of Australia are famous for excellent architecture. Sydney Opera House became the center of a multi-venue performing arts giant that can accommodate more than 1500 performances and was attended by 1.2 million people each year. This outstanding art building has even been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.

3. Uluru

Australia does have a lot of interesting sites included in the UNESCO world heritage site, one of them is Uluru, that also known as Ayers Rock. Uluru is also one of Australia's iconic that shaped sandstone formations. Uluru is rich in indigenous culture as it is a sacred site to the surrounding community. There are varieties of popular folklore there. Apart from being a cultural tourism, Uluru also has a natural beauty that is very impressive, especially when viewed at sunset. Your eyes will be spoiled with natural attractions such as the color shift in the sky.

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2. Sydney Harbor

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Usually, a visit to the port does not seem to be an attractive tourist destination. But if you go to Sydney Harbor, you will find different and stunning scenery. Sydney Harbor is one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. It is a natural harbor located on the East Coast of Australia. Sydney Harbor Bridge becomes an icon that is often combined with the beauty of the Sydney Opera House. Sydney Harbor Bridge offers spectacular views such as seeing a beautiful sunset. You will get a lot of interesting spots to capture images of your tour.

1. The Great Barrier Reef

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The Great Barrier Reef once referred to as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World in 1997. The Great Barrier Reef is an enormous rock to be the only living thing on earth visible from space. The Great Barrier Reef save the world's coral collections were also amazingly beautiful. Moreover, The Great Barrier Reef gives you the opportunity to dive with more calm, safe and fun. It is Australia's most beautiful natural treasures that you must visit.

For they who like nature tourism, Indonesia could become an attractive tourist destination. You can easily find a variety of fascinating natural attractions that extends from the west end to the east end of Indonesia. Of the landscape, the Gorontalo is a place that holds its own beauty. Gorontalo province located in the central part of Indonesia, in the region of South Sulawesi.

From north to south of Gorontalo is a mountainous region. Mountains that stretch around is what makes Gorontalo amazing. This is because the mountains and forests in Gorontalo became home to a variety of unique flora and fauna endemic. Forests in Gorontalo overgrown by interesting flora such as ebony, lingua, Nantu, meranti, and rattan. Moreover, Gorontalo became a place for a variety of rare animals. A few of them such as Anoa, Tersius, Maleo and hog deer.

Maleo is one of the interesting animals of the region. This bird species have eggs that are bigger in size than his own body. Imagine how funny? Tarsier is equally interesting. It is the smallest primates in the world, with a length of only about 10 cm.

Are you getting interested to pay a visit to Gorontalo? Here are some recommendations in Gorontalo popular tourist spot that can surely captivate your sight.

Tomini lake

Tomini located in the southern part of the sea of Gorontalo. Here, scattered small islands uninhabited with very beautiful white sand. Gulf crossed the equator was also a place for a variety of marine animals that can satisfy the eyes of the diver.

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Swimming Pool Potanga

If you want to relax by jumping into the pool, it would not disappointed if you try to Swimming Pool Potanga. The pool is located about 4 km from the center of Gorontalo city. What is special about this pool is that the water is cold and fresh. This is because the pool water is derived from natural mountain springs.

Otanaha Fortress

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The fort is located in the region of Dembe, City West, or about 8 km from the center of Gorontalo city. Because it is located on top of the plateau, you can all enjoy the beautiful view of Lake Limboto of this fort. The fort can be complementary Otanaha interesting tour for history buffs. This is the fort of the kings of Gorontalo that was used as a place of refuge and defense. The uniqueness of this fort lies in the materials used to build it, which consists of a mixture of sand, plaster and white eggs of birds maleo.

If you go there, you are also presented with the fort and palace Otahiya Ulupahu, which is located in the same area as Fort Otanaha. To get there, you are challenged to be able to pass the 345 stairs.

White Sand Leato

One more tour decorated white sand beaches are white sand Leato. This beach is located as far as 12 miles from the center of Gorontalo city. As the name suggests, this beach has beautiful soft white sand. Plus, underwater life at White Sands Area Leato also very interesting. Beautiful coral reefs swarming add beautiful shades. Moreover, there is a unique fishing boats that can be the main attraction.

Marine Park Olele

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Close to the center of Gorontalo city, there is a beautiful park that became a paradise for divers. The distance is only 45 minutes from downtown. This is the Marine Park Olele. This park has a wealth of abundant marine resources. If you want to find other dive sites, you also can visit the beach Lahilote that no less beautiful.

Lake Limboto

10 km from Gorontalo city center there is a village called village Iluta. The village has a beautiful lake known as Lake Limboto. In this lake tucked various unique species of freshwater fish that can only be found in this lake. If you want to enjoy more beautiful scenery, there is also a Noble tower height of 60 meters. You can explore the beautiful scenery of Lake Limboto through telescopes available at the top of this tower. In fact, you can also enjoy menus at the restaurant in the tower that also sells souvenirs.

Natural Thermal Baths Lombongo

Far from the city center, which is about 20 miles, there is a natural hot spring Lombongo, in the village Lombongo, Suwawa. Natural hot springs in this bath contains sulfur which can cure skin diseases. In addition to the baths, there is also available a playground and performing arts stage.

Beach (Pantai) Indah Boalemo

Beautiful beach of white sand Boalemo has beauty combined with calm clear water. This soft water can make you more freely for swimming, boating or swim while enjoying the scenery along the coast is filled with pine trees. If you want to stay longer in this area, you do not have to worry about lodging. Pantai Indah Boalemo surrounded by luxury resorts are ready to pamper you.

Beach Bolihutuo

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Besides Pantai Indah Boalemo, there were no less Bolihutuo beach beautiful. Bolihutuo beach also has white sand scattered along the beach. Coolness in this beach is very pronounced because most beach Bolihutuo giant pine trees. Some of the comfortable cottages are also available for those who want to live there for a moment.

Jogja Walking Association again organized international sports events, the Jogja International Heritage Walk (JIHW), on 15 and 16 November 2014. This event will be held at two locations, namely Prambanan and Selopamioro Village, Bantul, Imogiri, that is an area of cultural heritage. One purpose of holding JIHW is to implement a healthy lifestyle by walking. In addition, to introduce and promote the cultural heritage of Indonesia, especially Yogyakarta with the motto "Let's Walk Bring Us Together."

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With the theme "Save the Nature, Respect the Culture, Yogyakarta to the World", you are invited to walk through the route of recreation and sport 5 km, 10 km, and 20 km. In this event, one of the princesses of the kingdom of Yogyakarta, GKR Pembayun, will give the International Marching League medals and the Royal Medal. This medal specifically for pedestrians who can travel 20 miles over 2 days.

Until recently, there were 200 participants from 13 countries: South Korea, USA, Australia, Netherlands, Italy, England, Denmark, Japan, Belgium, Russia, Germany, Taiwan and France. Indonesia represented by Yogyakarta has been officially confirmed as a member of Walking League International (International Marching League - IML) and Indonesia is the first country to qualify for the official entry in ASEAN and IVV Sports League (Internationaler Volkssportverband) which was announced in France on May 7, 2013.

JIHW initiated by GKR Pembayun as Chairman of Jogja Walking Assoaciation since 2008, under the direction of Jakarta Walking Association and the Japan Walking Association. The event also received support from the Department of Tourism DIY cooperate with various parties including PT.Taman Prambanan and Borobudur Tourism. This event also involves a community of lovers walking DIY, Green Community, Community Education, Scouting Saka Bhayangkara Sleman, Fences Kolim and 400 volunteers from university students in Yogyakarta.

Jogjakarta is a city that is worth visiting. Yogyakarta is known as a city abundant with cultural heritage, such as the various ceremonies and events shaped the ancient objects and historic buildings. One of them is Prambanan that no doubt its allure, it is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia which built the 9th century. The temple was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. The architecture of the building is tall and slender shaped according to the Hindu architecture in general. Likewise, the famous Borobudur Buddhist temple with its glory.

In addition, the Village Selopamioro is equally interesting. The village has Selopamioro bridge are in place which are characterized by hills karts at the border of Gunung Kidul and Bantul so as to fascinate tourists. Steep hill between the bridge and the river Oya is an amazing sight. Visitors will also be awarded a gentle breeze and green rice fields and hills during the rainy season.

Are you interested to come and join?

Visit website: www.jogjaheritagewalk.com

Lake Toba is one of the largest and most beautiful lakes in the world, which is located in Indonesia. Other than Lake Toba, Indonesia still has many other lakes that are not less beautiful. Here are the 10 most beautiful lakes in the Indonesia are worth to visit.

Lake Toba

Lake Toba can be regarded as the most famous lake in Indonesia. The lake is famous for its grandeur and beauty. Lake Toba is a volcanic lake with a length of 100 km and a width of 30 km, located in the province of North Sumatra. This lake is the largest lake in Indonesia and Southeast Asia. In the middle of this lake there is a beautiful volcanic island called Samosir Island.

Labuan Cermin Lake

From the name, Labuan Cermin Lake means lake that have mirror inside. As the names, this lake is really like a mirror. This lake has crystal clear blue water. Uniquely, this lake has 2 types of water, fresh water on its surface and salt water at the bottom. If you want to visit Labuan Mirror Lake, you can come in the area of ​​East Kalimantan, Indonesia, in the village-the Big Dipper Big Dipper, Berau.

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Lake Kelimutu

Nothing that is not beautiful in the province of East Nusa Tenggara. So abundant natural beauty, ranging from the sea, to the mountain. Including the existing of Kelimutu Lake in Flores. One characteristic of Kelimutu Lake is the color of the lake. Lake Kelimutu consists of three lakes of different colors and often changed colors. Colorful beauty of the lake is what makes Lake Flores looks very special and beautiful, just like a miracle. Flores is located in the mountain village Pemo, District Flores, Ende, Flores Island, East Nusa Tenggara.

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Lake Sentani

Lake Sentani is on the slopes of Mountain Nature Reserve Cycloops. This lake lies around the city of Jayapura. Laku Sentani is the largest lake in Papua. A total of 21 small islands spread adorning Lake Sentani, adding the beautiful of this lake. In mid-June each years, Sentani Lake Festival is held to show off its beauty.

Lake Tondano

Tondano Lake is the largest lake in North Sulawesi. Flanked by Mount Kaweng, Lambean Mountains, Tampusu Hill, Mount Masarang. It makes ​​ Tondano lake looks very exciting. The lake is also surrounded by a provincial road linking the city with the Tondano Tondano District East, District Eris, District Kakas, District and Sub-District Remboken South Tondano. In this lake there are two small island called Island Likri and Papalembet Island.

Maninjau

Maninjau is a volcanic lake at an altitude of 461.5 meters above sea level. Located in the district of Tanjung Raya, Agam regency, West Sumatra. This lake is the source of river water that flows Batang Sri Antokan a source of hydroelectric power Maninjau. The lake is listed as the eleventh largest lake in Indonesia and the second largest in West Sumatra after Lake Batur.

Seven Mountain Lake

Seven Mountain Lake is a lake located in the Seven Mountains region, a mountain located just behind Mount Kerinci. This lake is located in the Kerinci Seblat National Park which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As the name implies, this lake is surrounded by seven mountains, the Upper Mount Tebo, Mount Hulu Sangir, Madura Iron Mountain, Mount Moss, Mount Basil, Mount Jar Bake, and Mount Seven. Located at an altitude of 1,950 meters above sea level, making it the highest lake in Southeast Asia. To get there, it takes two to three hours climb from the gate post Kerinci Seblat National Park.

Segara Anak Lake

Segara Anak Lake is a lake located in the caldera of Mount Rinjani, Sembalun Lawang village, Lombok, West Nusa Tenggara. From the name, Segara Anak means Son of the Sea. This name is given because this lake has a beautiful blue color of water like the color if ocean. There is a nearby hot water that believed to cure various skin diseases.

Lake Poso

Lake Poso is located in the District of North Pamona, Poso regency, Central Sulawesi. Located at an altitude of 657 meters above sea level and is the third largest lake in Indonesia with a length of 32 km and a width of 16 km. This lake has white sand, ranging from the coast to the bottom. In this lake there is also a rare fish found only in Lake Poso and endangered, the Fish Sugili.

Lake Paniai

Paniai Lake is located in Paniai Regency, Papua, and was at an altitude of 1700 masl +/-. The lake is so beautiful because of its natural and fresh. Lake Paniai had been admitted of its beauty by 157 delegates from 157 countries in the course of Se-World Lake Conference held in India on 30 November 2007.

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The combination of natural wealth and cultural diversity make Indonesia become one of the popular tourist destinations in the world. Indonesia is one country that has various exotic tourist spot that offers an unforgettable experience for anyone who visits. Indonesia has natural beauty, cultural diversity, culinary, and wisdom of its people make anyone fall in love. Of the many tourist attractions scattered across the country, do you know any place that became the most popular destinations in Indonesia?

Bali

Bali is the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. The island is located in the east of the Java Island. Bali is also commonly by Indonesian people referred to as Pulau Dewata (the Island of the Gods). Bali is an island that offers a very complete travel destination in just one island. Almost the entire region on the island of Bali is a fascinating place to visit. There are a variety of beautiful tropical beaches. Lush green scenery of rice fields and volcanic hillsides are also an exotic. The most interesting is the blend of the local wisdom society that is thick with Hindu culture which can easily found in their building.

Borobudur

Borobudur once listed as one of the 7 wonders of the world by UNESCO since 1970. It is located approximately 40 km or about 25 miles to the northwest of Yogyakarta, Java Island. This Buddhist temple can be said to be the most famous in the world. This temple was built by King Samarothungga of Ancient Mataram Kingdom, whose construction was completed in the year 847. This temple looks majestic with punden berundak (ancient staircase) consisting of 10 levels, measuring 123m x 123m. Borobudur temple is the original height of 42 meters. But after the renovation, it is only 35 m high. In the Borobudur Temple complex, you can find the beauty of the 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies.

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Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park is a national park that covers the island of Komodo, Padar and Rincah. As the name implies, the Park is the original habitat of Komodo. Komodo is a giant lizard of ancient animals remaining on earth. Despite of offering the exotic komodo, this island also offers a sense of the amazing underwater scenery and is one of the best in the world. At least, there are about 385 species of coral, mangrove forests, and seaweeds as a home for thousands of species of fish, 70 types of sponges, 10 types of dolphins, 6 types of whales, green turtles, and various types of sharks and stingrays.

Gili

Lombok is one of the most popular tourist islands in Indonesia. In Lombok, there is a group of islands comprising Gili, Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air which is one of the Indonesian tourist destinations worldwide. Gili is perfect for travelers who want a quiet atmosphere and away from the bustle of the city. Gili Island offers spectacular views of the reef to dive. For jewelry lovers, you can also easily find beautiful sea pearls here in a cheaper price.

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Tana Toraja

Tana Toraja is located in the highlands of South Sulawesi. Tana Toraja is popular with traditional house Toraja tribe called tongkonan. The unique of Tana Toraja is his custom home that is used to store the corpse at a funeral waiting for traditional ceremony. Funeral ceremony which took place in Tana Toraja be an interesting sight. In the traditional ceremony, there are hundreds of buffaloes and pigs to be sacrificed. In addition to custom homes and funeral ceremonies, there are other interesting things in Tana Toraja, such as chisels grave sites at Lemo, Londa ancient cave tombs, menhirs at Chain Karassik, and Kete Kesu village. Local knowledge society in maintaining heritage also appealed Tana Toraja.

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Besides these top five tourist attractions, Indonesia still has thousands of tourist destinations that stretches from Sabang to Merauke. There is a lofty mountain, beautiful exotic beach, the amazing culinary, exquisite art and culture, combined with the friendliness of its people.