Tongkonan The Tradisional House Toraja

Tongkonan Toraja society is a traditional house. The roof is curved like a boat, made up of bamboo structure. At the front there is a row of water buffalo horn. The interior of the room used as a bed and kitchen. Tongkonan used also as a place to store the bodies. Tongkonan derived from the word tongkon (meaning sit together). Tongkonan divided based on the level or role in society (social Stara Toraja people). In front there tongkonan rice granary, the so-called 'grass'. The pillars of these barns are made from the stems of palms (Bangah) is currently partly been casted. At the front of the barn there are a variety of carvings, including a picture of chicken and sun, a symbol to resolve the matter.

Particularly in Sillanan-Pemanukan (Tallu Lembangna) known by the term Ma'duangtondok tongkonan there is Tongkonan Karua (eight home tongkonan) and Tongkonan A'pa '(four houses tongkonan) which plays a role in the surrounding communities.

Tongkonan karua consists of:

Tongkonan Pangrapa '(Kabarasan)
Tongkonan Sangtanete Jioan
Tongkonan nosu (To intoi masakka'na)
Tongkonan Sissarean
Tongkonan ToPanglawa pasture
Tongkonan Tomanta'da
Tongkonan To'lo'le Jaoan
Tongkonan ToBarana '

Tongkonan A'pa 'consists of:

Tongkonan Peanna thought '
Tongkonan To'induk
Tongkonan Karorrong
Tongkonan Tondok Bangla '(Pemanukan)

Many custom home that is said in Sillanan tongkonan, but according to the local community, that being said tongkonan only 12 as noted above. Another traditional house called banua pa'rapuan. Was said in Sillanan tongkonan custom home is where derivatives play a role in the local indigenous community. Descendants of tongkonan describe social strata in Sillanan. Example Tongkonan Pangrapa '(Kabarasan) / holders of government power. When someone dies and deducted two buffaloes, one head of buffalo brought to Tongkonan Pangrapa 'for divided derivatives.

Stara Sillanan in the social community for over three levels, namely:

Ma'dika (blood blue / royal);
To macaques (freemen / free);
Kaunan (slaves), slaves were still be subdivided into 3 levels.


History Kabarasan:

Initially held by Tintribuntu Kabarasan based in andes Lalanan (traditional house andes west). Then the son of Tome Tintribuntu marry the son of Tongkonan Sangtanete Jioan (Tongkonan Sangtanete east). Until maintained by Paara Pong 'in Sangtanete Jioan. After Pong Paara 'dies (no children), eventually emerged from the brave Prayer' (traditional house of prayer ') is So'Padidi (aka Pong Arruan). Kabarasan dipindahkann to Prayer '. Weak power in Prayer 'after the So' Padidi died, because all the children were female 3 people, so there is gimmick that can be deducted buffalo 3 tail alone. Because buffalo is sacrificed minimum is 4, then the Prayer 'deemed not capable of holding power. Finally brought to Tonngkonan Boroalla Pangrapa ', until now.

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East Kalimantan Island beach Derawan

Derawan Island beach is a beach located in the Berau District and in the Strait of Sulawesi, not far from the Malaysian border province of East Kalimantan. Derawan Island into a marine tourism destination that becomes a very attractive choice for you who love the beach with soft white sand and clear water glistening. Moreover, added bonus benign encounter turtles are swimming around happily while we do the dive. Because this area is the area of ??empowerment of the small turtles. Occasionally even the turtles that seem to roam around the cottage is located on the coast of the island. At nightfall, several turtles went ashore and lay eggs there.

Sea and moss color blend produces stunning shades of blue and green, as well as a small forest in the middle, make this island so beautiful natural scenery presents a pity to pass up. What remains, deep memories.

Dr. Carden Wallace of the Museum of Tropical Queensland, Australia has examined the wealth of marine Derawan Island and find more than 50 types of Arcropora (marine animals) in a coral reef. No one seems if Derawan island famous as a third of the world's top dive destination for international

This island is relatively less well known especially in the country because of its own struggle to achieve it takes a pretty winding. You must first go to Balikpapan from Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta or Denpasar, to get to this island. Approximately two hours travel time of flight from Jakarta to Balikpapan.

From Aberdeen, you still have to fly to Cape Redeb for one hour with a small plane that served by KAL Star, Deraya or DAS. In addition, Cape Redeb can also be reached by sea, by climbing or boat from Samarinda Tarakan to Tanjung Redeb followed by renting a motorboat to the island Derawan long trips less than 2 hours.

Many foreigners who just got off the plane at the airport Kalimarau, Cape Redeb Derawan went directly to the island by motorboat that has been moored at a specific port.

Alternatively it could be through land route from Balikpapan to Tanjung Batu and from there crossed over to the island Derawan. Only this is not a good choice because of travel crossing itself takes up to a dozen hours with a relatively unpleasant terrain.

Even so, you know, just a lot of foreign tourists who already knew more about the existence of this exotic island. A number of Japanese tourists through travel from Tokyo who was there "Slapshot" go to Singapore or to Sabah and then continue the trip to Aberdeen, then to Cape Redeb using small aircraft.

They utilize their time during the Derawan with diving, down the underwater beauty of the island which indeed is the best location for diving. Moreover, with the condition of the remote islands and "virgin" increasingly add to the charm anyone to enjoy it as long as possible.

It goes all the way, only within 50 meters from the beach, we can already see the beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish back and forth. The water is very clear. You can rent snorkels at Rp 30 thousand per day. If you want to dive deeper, we can find a fish that is more "exotic" such as grouper, red fish, fish kurisi, barracuda fish, sea cucumbers, and mussels. On a rock at a depth of ten meters, there is a reef known as "Trigger Blue Wall" because of the reef with a length of 18 meters there is a lot of trigger fish (red-toothed trigger fishes).

Derawan Island provides a place of lodging facilities (cottages), rental of diving equipment and also a restaurant. There is also a low-cost lodging-inn run by local people. The range of prices ranging from Rp 45 thousand to USD 100 thousand / night.

If Not Satisfied You can also visit other islands around Derawan. For example: Sangalaki Island, Maratua, and Kakaban which has its own uniqueness. Pari Fish Blue (Manta Rays) that had reached 3.5 meters wide with a population on the island Sangalaki. Can also be found-even if lucky enough black-stingray with wide "wingspan" 6 meters. While Kakaban have the uniqueness of a prehistoric lake that is in the middle of the sea, the only one in Asia.

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Sarangan The Natural Lake

Sarangan is a natural lake that lies at the foot of Mount Lawu, in District Plaosan, Magetan, East Java, Indonesia. This lake is also often referred to as a lake of sand and is about 16 kilometers west of the city Magetan East Java Indonesia. These attractions can be reached from the city and its location not far Magetan with Waterfall Grojogan Sewu, Tawangmangu (Karanganyar regency, Central Java)

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Blue Spring Beach The Natural Beauty of Beach in Malang

Blue Spring is one beach resort in the southern part of Malang regency, East Java, which includes one of the nature of Indonesia from the umpteenth number of Indonesian nature. Blue Spring beach is a beach that includes the south coast, but this beach has its own uniqueness that is free from tumulous Coast Indian Ocean waves. That is because due to the presence Sempu Island.

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Lake Sentani

Lake Sentani under Cycloops slopes Mountain Nature Reserve which has an area of about 245,000 hectares. This lake lies between Jayapura and Jayapura regency, Papua. Lake Sentani, which has an area of about 9360 hectares and located at an altitude of + 75 meters above sea level, is one of the largest lake in Papua and Indonesia. Lake Sentani potential for development of freshwater aquaculture and become an attractive tourist place because the scenery is very beautiful.

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Hanoi The Tradisional House in Papua

Probably not many people know about the traditional houses on this one. Because it is a custom home custom homes that are less well known than other custom home custom home such as; Joglo, Gadang, etc.. It may also be influenced by the origin of this custom home is too far from the central government. This custom home is the home of Hanoi.

Papua is home Honai typical inhabited by the Dani. Honai houses made of wood with a conical roof made of straw or reeds. Honai has a small door and no windows. Actually, the structure was built Honai narrow or small, windowless intended to withstand the cold mountains of Papua.

Honai consists of two floors of the first floor as a bed and a second floor for a place to relax, eat, and do crafts. Due to built 2 floor, Honai has approximately 2.5 meters high. In the middle of the house prepared a place for a bonfire to warm themselves. Honai house is divided into three types, namely for men (called Honai), women (called Ebei), and pigsty (called Wamai).


Structure

Honai houses made of wood with a conical roof made of straw or reeds. Honai purposely built narrow or small and no windows are intended to withstand the cold mountains of Papua. Honai usually built as high as 2.5 meters and in the middle of the house prepared a place for a bonfire to warm themselves. Honai house is divided into three types, namely for men (called Honai), women (called Ebei), and pigsty (called Wamai).

Honai ordinary house inhabited by 5 to 10 people. Honai house in one building used for a place to rest (sleep), other buildings for dining together, and the third building to the cattle pens. Houses Honai generally divided into two levels. Ground floor and first floor are connected by stairs from bamboo. The men slept on the ground floor in a circle, while the women slept on the floor.

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Joglo The Traditional House of Java

Joglo custom home is the Java community. Consisting of two main parts namely Pendapa and deep. This part of the front of the gazebo is Joglo which has a large room without partitions, commonly used to receive guests or a playroom where children and families relax. The inside is part of a room in the house bedroom, living room and other spaces that are more privacy. The characteristics of the building is on the roof pendapanya towering like a mountain.

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Tourism Object Kartini Beach

Tourism Object Kartini Beach is located 2.5 km to the west of Jepara Regency Hall and includes the north coast as a tourist attraction. This tourist attraction is located in Jepara district Fur village and is a natural attractions into tourist's dream and become a mainstay of the tourist attractions in the district of Jepara.

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The origin of the Gadang House

Gadang House or Houses Godang is the name for the traditional Minangkabau house which is the traditional home and many encountered in the province of West Sumatra, Indonesia. The house has a large sieve characteristics are very typical. The form is essentially a rectangular beam which expands upward. Melintangnya sharp curved lines and ramps in the middle of the lower. Curved roof of his house is very sharp like buffalo horns, while the curved body and a house boat ramps like bodies. Roof made of palm fiber. Form a curved roof and pointed upward is called gonjong.

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Comfortable and Beautiful rumoh Aceh

The province has 13 indigenous tribes, namely: Aceh, Gayo, Aneuk Jamee, Singkil, Alas, Tamiang, Kluet, Devayan, Sigulai, Pakpak, Haloban, Lekon and Nias.

Most of the population adheres to Islam in Aceh. Of the 13 native tribes in Aceh Nias only tribe that not all of them embraced Islam.

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Mentawai Islands The Amazing Island in West Sumatra

Mentawai Islands are one of the resorts in West Sumatra is famous for its beautiful beaches. In addition, high waves can be used for surfing activities (surfing). Mentawai Islands Surfing is an icon that has been known throughout the world. Several times it has been an international surfing competition held at this beach and the beach is very crowded by the visitors. No less than 400 "Surfing Spot" (surfing spot) that can be used as a surfing location.


Surfing activity can be done at several beaches located in the Mentawai islands. The beaches are: Beaches Nyangnyang, Bajat Coral Coast, Beach Karoniki, and the Coast Pananggelat Mainuk all of which are located in the District of South Siberut. In addition to the District of South Siberut, in District Sipora there are also several beaches like Bosua Katiet Beach and South Beach. While in the District of North Pagai there is the West Coast.

Mentawai sea, ranging from the surf to the seabed has a fantastic wealth and potential. The high waves that some of them into the category of extreme, making the Mentawai as one of the popular tourist attraction in the world of surfing.

Sports surfing is usually done from April to October. Given that, in these months the waves in the Mentawai islands reached its zenith and the surfers can use it for surfing. While in the November to March, the waves in the Mentawai islands are not so high, so it is not challenging enough to be used surfing.

Surfing activity is located in three districts, including the District of South Siberut, Sipora District and District of North Pagai included in the Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra, Indonesia.

Location surfing attraction can be reached by motor boat and aircraft pioneer. If using a boat, a trip taken for 14 hours with-Padang route Sipora-Muara Siberut and costs approximately between Rp. 200 000-Rp. 300.000, - per person (February 2008)

To enter the Mentawai Islands, the tourists can use the services of a guide or use the services of tour operators. For lodging, lodging in the Mentawai Islands are available along the seaside and Lots of traders in the vicinity of this beach so you can shop at this beach.

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Kartini Beach Tourism of the tourist attractions in Jepara

Kartini Beach Tourism is located 2.5 km to the west of Jepara Regency Hall and includes the north coast as a tourist attraction. This tourist attraction is located in Jepara district Fur village and is a natural attractions into tourist's dream and become a mainstay of the tourist attractions in the district of Jepara.


Various supporting facilities such as docks, some turtle aquarium, motel, children's games (carousel, bath balls, boats currents), and others have been available for the visitors. The atmosphere around the coast are pretty cool indeed give the impression to visitors of our own, so this place is very suitable for family recreation or other leisure events.

This place is also where visitors can let go of tired of sitting under a gazebo with a breath of fresh air with the sea wind.there is also a row of souvenir shops sea craft which can be used as souvenir for tourists.

Regions with an area of ​​3.5 ha of land is a strategic area, because as the sea transportation routes to the National marine park attractions karimunjawa and Long Island. Now is also readily available means of transportation to the Publications of the KMP Kartini Beach pier. Muria (travel time 6 hours) and Quick Ship Kartini I (travel time 2.5 hours).

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Tourism a wonderful beach Batee Puteh

Tourism a wonderful beach Batee Puteh is located in the district of West Aceh, Indonesia. Location Beach Batee Puteh about three miles from the city of Meulaboh. Puteh Batee beach is very crowded by the community during the holidays for a swim or just enjoy the beauty of the scenery. zpantai this is the perfect vacation spot for families, besides white and clean beaches add to the attraction of this tourist area.

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Tangkuban perahu Crater The Legend of Sangkuriang

Tangkuban parahu Crater is one of the attractions that are located in the southern district. Subang, located at an altitude of 2084 m above sea level and is one of the resorts in Indonesia which has its own history or legend. With rows of natural beauty and coolness of the crater that stretches typical mountain air and expanse of other mountains towering around it and the many collections of herbs and plants typical of tropical forest that thrives around the crater, making the mountain Tangkuban boat as an attractive tourist destination in Subang Regency.


Viewed from the city of Bandung, the mountain Tangkuban parahu has a unique shape resembles an upturned boat (Sundanese: Tangkuban = inverted, parahu = Boat). Unique shape is believed to have links very closely with the legend Sangkuriang.

To get to these attractions, visitors can use a personal vehicle either 2 wheel or 4-wheel or public transport. The travel time to attractions Sari Ater, namely of Subang town takes about 40 minutes south of Bandung, while about 50 minutes and from Jakarta via toll Sadang with travel time approximately 3 hours while the hot water attractions with travel time Ciater 15 minutes.

Condition of roads to this area, both from Subang and Bandung is very good. But to note about the condition of the vehicle, due to the location of either of Subang and Bandung is going through a pretty severe incline. That's the thing that is also quite interesting, to be able to enjoy this attraction, especially the hard work you need your vehicle, because the place is in the mountains makes your vehicle work harder.

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Amai Beach Attractions

Amai Beach Attractions: The beach is one in Indonesia that has white sand, the beach is the water was very clear and very interesting. In addition, on this beach as well as freshwater estuaries are clear at the end of the beach, as well as equipped huts to rest and have fun. Many tourists come to this beach for bathing and basking in the tropical heat of the sun's heat. This beach is located in District 5 km from the beach Depapre Depapre Jayapura. Amai beach attraction is the beach meeting with the Salt Water Fresh Water. Attractions: Amai Beach is ideal for weekend excursions with family and is perfect for having fun with the family.

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Depok Beach in Yogyakarta Indonesia

Depok Beach is a beach that is still within the area of ​​Bantul, Yogyakarta Indonesia Parangtritis or more precisely located on the west coast of Parangtritis And Parangkusumo Coast, with a distance of 3-4 km from both the beach. This beach area is specifically used as a fishing village area, yet beach is also visited by the visitors. This beach is located approximately 30 kilometers south of Yogyakarta city center, or just east of River estuary Opak.


to reach the area of ​​Depok Beach Visitors can use the four Nor Roda Roda two, can also use the General Form of Bis vehicle, but usually only at Parangtritis, to get to the beach depok of Parangtritis Could use a lot of Andong encountered in Coastal Area Parangtritis with routes from the city of Yogyakarta, with a passing road keselatan Parangtritis,

Before arriving at the entrance to the beach Parangtritis turn right, follow the road continues, passing through the township it will get to the sights and Depok Beach is certainly no retribution as well.

Here the visitor can also see the daily life of the life of the fishermen as well as purchase fresh fish directly from the Fish Auction Place (TPI) and Depok Beach Fish Market which operates every day and can instantly cook, lots of food stalls that are ready to help visitors to process the fish that you buy at the Fish Auction Place Depok Beach. That is one of the things that cause the beach is quite crowded for the visit.

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Mount Batur

Mount Batur is located Pulomerak sub region, is a tourist destination Agro, which is oriented special interest tours, such as: Hiking, Camping Area, Flora and Fauna Study, Jogging, Laiyang hanging or hang gliding. Road conditions from the bottom up to the lighthouse and the paved well, welcoming residents in the village of Mount Batur with suave always decorated with a smile that we often encounter towards the top of the mountain. Architecture-syaf bersyaf house grove and surrounded by established trees and the cool beauty of nature as mountains are evidence of how fertile the land of Mount Batur. From the top of the mountain we can enjoy the beautiful views, it would seem the industrial park, the sea strait of Sunda, houses in the area below, Cilegon and Merak Port.

When the night of the Mount is a separate attraction lights sparkle from the Ferry boats and speed boats as well as the area is very charming, moonlight bounces off the ripples of silvery sea. Available also at the foot of the mountain accommodation means that the hotel and restaurant classy to star jasmine. Mount Batur can be taken approximately 10 minutes from downtown Cilegon with a distance of ± 8 km.

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Serang Bird Island

Serang Bird Island is approximately 20km from the town of Serang Banten. The entrance to the site are on the road connecting the highway district of Serang, Banten Lama with helter District. Many buildings have a number of bird's nest can beat modest homes surrounding population. However, most of which have brung swiftlet nests are not native there.

The island is located in Banten Bay, located on the north or the south eastern city of Serang Banten region. Once the island is separated from the island of Java with 500m wide strait. If the tide receded, the island was united with mainland Java. Over time, due to silting Cibanten River, this inter-island boundaries are becoming blurred. Especially now, silt pond was used by locals. Fusion of these two islands is not something unique in the world of geology, and commonly referred to as forming Tombolo. Tombolo typically arise when the distance is smaller than the width of the strait islands, the sea depth is relatively shallow, the flow in one direction or the source of sedimentation.

Administratively, the island of Two including Luhur Rice Village, District Kasemen, Serang, Banten Province, by geographical location 106 ° -21 'E and 6 ° 01 LS. The average rainfall is 1500-2000 mm per year of the wettest. January and August is the driest month with an average temperature of 26 ° C. The height of the island between 00-10 m asl. Land of the western part of the island a bit dry, while the east is generally low and swampy. Soil with high sand content are not able to hold rain water and land on the island is generally dry. No fresh water source. Swamp water that welled up from the sea when tide. The island is a nature reserve managed by Natural Resources Conservation Center (BKSDA), Banten Province.

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Parang Kusumo Beach Yogyakarta

Yogyakarta is one of the world tourist destination in Indonesia and one of the Natural of Indonesia Beach. Besides having a lot of beautiful places in Yogyakarta is also known as the Student City and Town Gudeg. Precisely in Bantul near the Indian Ocean coast certainly has a lot of them are Parang Kusumo Beach.

Parang Kusumo Beach This beach is located west Parangtritis, Bantul, Yogyakarta. has a natural beauty that is not inferior to the beach Parangtritis. Also near this beach there are 2 rocks in the fence surrounding concrete. Sacred places by people around the Cepuri known.

The visitors should not be arbitrarily and out of the region petilasan Senopati Panembahan this. They are required to remove the pedestal feet before entering the territory Cepuri and should not be noisy. The visitors most of the pilgrims who came from various regions. They come with different intentions, there is a wish quickly to mate, want to be rich, add prestige and so forth.

The place is open every day and most crowded visitors on Tuesday night and Friday night it still keeps many mysteries. As told by the caretaker leader Cepuri, many pilgrims have possessed. Largely because they violate the rules and have bad intentions. "This proves the greatness of God and as a gesture to human so as not to be arrogant and not 'adigang, adigung, Adiguna' to all of God's creation,"advises Surakso Tarwono as caretaker leader Cepuri. So what do you think about this place??? many mysteries and many pilgrims have possessed, are you wont to come in this place?? dont worry this place is very wonderful place.

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Barelang Bridge, Riau Islands

Barelang Bridge (abbreviation of Batam, eccentric, and Galang) is the name of the bridge connecting the islands of the Riau archipelago. Connecting the bridge is the island of Batam Island, Tonton, Nipah Island, Rempang island, Galang Island and Pulau Galang Baru. Local people call it "Bridge Barelang", but some are called "Bridge Habibie", because the bridge was initiated by Habibie. Construction of this bridge is used to facilitate the three islands that are designed to be developed into industrial areas in the Riau Islands. All three islands that now includes the Riau Islands Province.


The six pieces Barelang bridge consists of:

1. Tengku Fisabilillah Bridge (Bridge I), the largest bridge
2. Nara Lion Bridge (Bridge II)
3. Raja Ali Haji Bridge (bridge III)
4. Sultan Zainal Abidin Bridge (Bridge IV)
5. Bridge Tuanku Tambusai (bridge V)
6. Kecik King Bridge (bridge VI)

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Prigi beach Watulimo East Java, Indonesia

Prigi beach Located about 48 km south of the city Terri, precisely at the Tasik Madu village, subdistrict of . Although the beach is also where the auction and processing of fish, but shore Prigi very long and has a unique beauty compared with the white sandy beaches karanggongso. Prigi beach has a different yellow sand beaches in Indonesia. The regional government of East Java has been developing this area as the largest fish auction place on the south coast of Java island. So that economic activity in the area even this increase.

Around the coast there are small shops, although the situation is still messy and not neat, but you who like to eat a typical Java will find it here. Some even offer a souvenir shop, in the form of the work of the shells. Here is also a rental boat that will take you around the beach enjoying the scenery around the beaches and cliffs from the sea. A few hundred yards from the beach Prigi, there are several hotels and inns are relatively cheap. So that it will make you enjoy this beach.

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Kofiau Island the Attractions Raja Ampat Indonesia

Kofiau Islands is one of the attractions in the Raja Ampat Islands, West Papua. Kofiau Islands are formed more or less of the circuit 32 bulah islands including the Big Island (Sub Bakken) and cluster Rew (Boo Island.) On the island that was once the royal colony of Ternate, the saved one tribe civilization sea in Indonesia. Kofiau is an island civilization that holds one of the tribe of sea in Indonesia. Before the 18th century, Kofiau into the Kingdom colony area of ​​Ternate. Local legend called the origin of the word Kofiau of the story of King Jailolo cap left on this great island. As for the tribes that inhabit Betew island. Tribe of nomads from the northern island of Waigeo or Kofiau which is only 60 miles. Since the 19th century, tribes have inhabited the island Betew Kofiau and mingle with the settlers from the island of Biak. And until now, the sea like will never be separated from the rope Betew tribal life. They really inhabit the beach. And take the fish only to the degree necessary to meet the needs of day-to-hari.Perairan Kofiau clearly have an abundance of biological wealth.

Kofiau Area is located in the township in the three major islands, namely Deer, Dibalal and Tolobi located in the northern constellation the Big Island. Kofiau Betew already inhabited by the tribe since the 19th century and mingled with the tribes and settlers from the island of Biak Island Waigeo which is only 60 miles from Kofiau. for the tribe Betew, the sea is their main source of livelihood. They live on the shoreline and take fish only to the degree necessary to meet daily needs. Administratively, Kofiau has become seuah districts in the District of Raja Ampat.

According to local folklore, a name derived from the word Kofiau kopia. It is said that the story, the ancient kingdom during the reign of Jailolo, the king went to the area Jailolo pulu stopover in thought and in situ, kopia the king left behind. The incident left a very historic kopia are recorded by the king Waigama that "Kopia" (Kofiau) can be interpreted as the "forgotten"

Haven (thinking) that lies between the island and Dibalal Tolobi is then given the name Jailolo. There are two islands called Pulau Jailolo Jailolo Jailolo Small and large. While the entire group of islands is then called Kofiau

For bird lovers, Kofiau Island is a habitat for two bird species are endemic or Cekakak Kofiau Pita Paradise Kingfisher Kofiau (Tanysiptera ellioti) and Kofiau or kehicap Kofiau Monarch (Monarcha Julianae) which can only be found on this island. And the natural beauty found on this island is the most exciting thing and make this very crowded island visitors.

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Attractions Beaches gravestone West Kalimantan Indonesia

Attractions Beaches gravestone has become a tourist attraction in Pontianak regency long since become a tourist attraction and a mainstay in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The beach is full of plant coconut trees along the beach and a beach that has white sand that slope is the main attraction is owned by the shore to lure the visitors or tourists attracted much attention.

Gravestone beach is a beautiful beach, and situated 15 km north of the city Mempawah. This beach can be reached from the city of Pontianak with 93 km mileage. This tour is very crowded places visited by the tourists so that the area is busy during the holiday. To get to the beach location of this gravestone you can use two-and four-wheeled vehicles.

On the beach this gravestone available facilities such as canteen, mosque, temples, gardens and stage performances. In addition, the show is what makes this beach different from the beaches of Indonesia, and that's what makes this beach is crowded.

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Revelation the Natural Lake in Indonesia

Revelation Lake Located about 3 Kilometers from Sarangan Magetan East Java Indonesia, precisely lake in Magetan. Telaga This revelation is a Natural Lake due to a natural process not because of human intervention. Lake Revelation It has an area of ​​about 15 hectares, this lake is a lake revelation that does not vary much with sarangan lake.


To reach the lake revelation is not too difficult in because road access is very good. tourists can use the four wheel drive vehicles or motorcycles. At Telaga Wahyu tourists can relax while fishing or other activities associated with tours of Lake, Lake Revelation deliberately littered with various kinds of fish to be provided for those who love fishing, so this place is a place of fishing and are often used to scout camp. on certain days there are revelations lake area entertainment and performing arts, in order to attract tourists who are present in the lake revelation.


Near Lake revelation tourists can find a natural in the eyes of Water Resources called Tamtu, according to the legend that the eyes Water Tamtu has kasiat to make people stay young. In the surrounding lake, the population looks verdant farmland, promising fertility. If you're passing this area make time to enjoy the lake for a while for this one. Around the lake are excellent for Hiking revelation because the scenery around the lake is very beautiful, and people are very friendly and the climate is very cool. So a lot of added value in this lake that makes the visitors attracted to come to this resort which is one of a number of Indonesian tourism.

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Sarangan The Natural Lake in Indonesia

Sarangan is a natural lake that lies at the foot of Mount Lawu, in District Plaosan, Magetan, East Java, Indonesia. This lake is also often referred to as a lake of sand and is about 16 kilometers west of the city Magetan East Java Indonesia. These attractions can be reached from the city and its location not far Magetan with Waterfall Grojogan Sewu, Tawangmangu (Karanganyar regency, Central Java).


This lake has an area of ​​about 30 hectares and has within 28 meters. With air temperatures between 18 to 25 degrees Celsius, Sarangan able to attract hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Attraction Sarangan tourism is a mainstay Magetan. Around the lake there Sarangan two-star hotels, 43 first class hotels jasmine, and 18 cottage. In addition to the dozens of souvenir stalls, visitors can also enjoy the beautiful Sarangan by riding around the lake, or ride a boat cepat.Fasilitas any other attractions available, such as restaurants, playgrounds, tourist market, parking, public telephone facilities, places of worship, and parks.

The presence of 19 restaurants around the lake makes the visitors have many alternative options menu. Similarly, the presence of street vendors offering souvenirs has provided convenience to visitors to buy souvenirs. Specialties are sold around the lake is a rabbit satay. Magetan also helped with the potential for small local industries capable of producing handicrafts for souvenirs, such as woven bamboo, leather, handmade shoes, and typical food products such as chips and plates melinjo (crackers pulleys, namely crackers from rice).

Sarangan also has a boat rental service and rickshaws water. There were 51 boats and 13 motor tricycles water that can be used to explore the lake. Sarangan has several important yearly events calendar, which is moored on Friday Pon offerings Ruwah month, school holidays in mid-year, Ledug Sura 1 Muharram, and fireworks on New Year's Eve. And many more interesting things from this lake.

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Blue Spring Beach The Natural Beauty of Beach

Blue Spring is one beach resort in the southern part of Malang regency, East Java, which includes one of the nature of Indonesia from the umpteenth number of Indonesian nature. Blue Spring beach is a beach that includes the south coast, but this beach has its own uniqueness that is free from tumulous Coast Indian Ocean waves. That is because due to the presence Sempu Island.


On the other side of the beach is now used as a debarkation Port of Fisheries and Fish Centre PPI where fishermen haul them down where they are under the authority of the Department of Fisheries and Managed by the KUD (Koperasi Unit Desa), "Mina Jaya Pondok Dadap".

Officially, the beach is managed by Blue Spring State-owned Companies Forestay which has so far provided the beach with inns, guest houses, shops, guard houses, boats, etc.

To reach Blue Spring, visitors can take public transportation which can be accessed called "Mikrolet" for Tower - Turen - Blue Spring. Blue Spring about 70 miles south of the village Tambakrejo Malang, Malang regency Sumbermanjing Wetan. Do not forget to visit this beach because the beach has a natural beauty that is extraordinary, has waves that attract, and vast expanse of white sand along this coast.

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Lake Sentani

Lake Sentani under Cycloops slopes Mountain Nature Reserve which has an area of about 245,000 hectares. This lake lies between Jayapura and Jayapura regency, Papua. Lake Sentani, which has an area of about 9360 hectares and located at an altitude of + 75 meters above sea level, is one of the largest lake in Papua and Indonesia. Lake Sentani potential for development of freshwater aquaculture and become an attractive tourist place because the scenery is very beautiful.


The lake is used as a freshwater fish culture is used to improve family nutrition and one source of local revenue. With the potential large-scale water discharge, the Lake Sentani to clear land for cultivation of various species of freshwater fish, which will be able to meet market demand in Papua and even out of Papua. "Lake Sentani can cultivable many species of freshwater fish such as Oreochromis mossambicus, Mas, Catfish, Tilapia, and various other types of fish high in protein. This is what makes the Lake Sentani is also as an interesting tourist attraction.

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The Amazing Island beach Derawan in East Kalimantan

Derawan Island beach is a beach located in the Berau District and in the Strait of Sulawesi, not far from the Malaysian border province of East Kalimantan. Derawan Island into a marine tourism destination that becomes a very attractive choice for you who love the beach with soft white sand and clear water glistening. Moreover, added bonus benign encounter turtles are swimming around happily while we do the dive. Because this area is the area of ​​empowerment of the small turtles. Occasionally even the turtles that seem to roam around the cottage is located on the coast of the island. At nightfall, several turtles went ashore and lay eggs there.


Sea and moss color blend produces stunning shades of blue and green, as well as a small forest in the middle, make this island so beautiful natural scenery presents a pity to pass up. What remains, deep memories.

Dr. Carden Wallace of the Museum of Tropical Queensland, Australia has examined the wealth of marine Derawan Island and find more than 50 types of Arcropora (marine animals) in a coral reef. No one seems if Derawan island famous as a third of the world's top dive destination for international

This island is relatively less well known especially in the country because of its own struggle to achieve it takes a pretty winding. You must first go to Balikpapan from Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta or Denpasar, to get to this island. Approximately two hours travel time of flight from Jakarta to Balikpapan.

From Aberdeen, you still have to fly to Cape Redeb for one hour with a small plane that served by KAL Star, Deraya or DAS. In addition, Cape Redeb can also be reached by sea, by climbing or boat from Samarinda Tarakan to Tanjung Redeb followed by renting a motorboat to the island Derawan long trips less than 2 hours.

Many foreigners who just got off the plane at the airport Kalimarau, Cape Redeb Derawan went directly to the island by motorboat that has been moored at a specific port.

Alternatively it could be through land route from Balikpapan to Tanjung Batu and from there crossed over to the island Derawan. Only this is not a good choice because of travel crossing itself takes up to a dozen hours with a relatively unpleasant terrain.

Even so, you know, just a lot of foreign tourists who already knew more about the existence of this exotic island. A number of Japanese tourists through travel from Tokyo who was there "Slapshot" go to Singapore or to Sabah and then continue the trip to Aberdeen, then to Cape Redeb using small aircraft.

They utilize their time during the Derawan with diving, down the underwater beauty of the island which indeed is the best location for diving. Moreover, with the condition of the remote islands and "virgin" increasingly add to the charm anyone to enjoy it as long as possible.

It goes all the way, only within 50 meters from the beach, we can already see the beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish back and forth. The water is very clear. You can rent snorkels at Rp 30 thousand per day. If you want to dive deeper, we can find a fish that is more "exotic" such as grouper, red fish, fish kurisi, barracuda fish, sea cucumbers, and mussels. On a rock at a depth of ten meters, there is a reef known as "Trigger Blue Wall" because of the reef with a length of 18 meters there is a lot of trigger fish (red-toothed trigger fishes).

Derawan Island provides a place of lodging facilities (cottages), rental of diving equipment and also a restaurant. There is also a low-cost lodging-inn run by local people. The range of prices ranging from Rp 45 thousand to USD 100 thousand / night.

If Not Satisfied You can also visit other islands around Derawan. For example: Sangalaki Island, Maratua, and Kakaban which has its own uniqueness. Pari Fish Blue (Manta Rays) that had reached 3.5 meters wide with a population on the island Sangalaki. Can also be found-even if lucky enough black-stingray with wide "wingspan" 6 meters. While Kakaban have the uniqueness of a prehistoric lake that is in the middle of the sea, the only one in Asia.

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