Borobudur Temple, One Of Seven Wonder of The World

An Epic Temple Borobudur Indonesia, One Among the Seven Wonder of The World

The world's largest Buddhist temple which is one of the masterpieces among the Seven Wonders of the World is located in the Borobudur Village, Borobudur district, approximatelly ± 3 km from Mungkid city. Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Ancient Mataram Kingdom, from the descendant of Wangsa Syailendra. Based on the Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur is a place of worship which was completely built on May 26th, 824 almost a hundred years since they first started the construction. According to several sources the name of "Borobudur" means as a mountain with terraces (budhara), while others says that it means monastery located on the high ground.

Borobudur Temple, One Of Seven Wonder of The World, was designed as staircase consistsing of 10 levels. Before Borobudur was renovated, the height of the temple was 42 meters and 34.5 meters after the reconstruction because the lowest level functioned as a barrier after being renovated. The six lowest square and top three circle and one of the highest levels of Buddhist stupa is facing to the West. Each level represents the stages of human life. In accordance with Mahayana Buddhism teaching, every person who wants to reach the level as the Buddha must passed through every level of human life. Kamadhatu, the lowest part of Borobudur (basement) symbolizing human beings that are bound by lust.

Whereas the other four levels above referred as Rupadhatu who symbolizes the ability of humanbeing to break free from his/her lust yet bound with manner and human form itself. On this terrace, the statue of Buddha is placed in an open space. Meanwhile, the other three levels above where the Buddhist stupas are laid in holes is called Arupadhatu, symbolizing humanbeing who has been freed from lust, appearance, and human form. The highest part is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where Buddha is residing

Mendut Temple

It is a Buddhist sacred place beside the Borobudur Temple. Mendut Temple is 4 km away from the Buddhism monastery. The temple has a Pyramid shaped roof and in which there is a statue of Buddha flanked by two statues.

Pawon Temple

Pawon Temple is located on the Brojonalan District in the Borobudur subdisdrict. This Buddhist temple used to be a place to keep the weapons of King Indera Vajranala, this story was based on the fact that were found in Karang Tengah inscription made on 824 AD. This temple was made of volcanic stone. From the perspective of the architecture, Pawon Temple is a combination of both ancient Javanese Hindu and Indian architecture.

The location of Pawon Temple is right on the axis line connecting the Borobudur and Mendut Temple. Besides the location of the temple, we can find many similarities on motives carved in the three temples are also prooved that there was relationship between those three Buddhist temples. Poerbatjaraka, argued that the Pawon temple is also known as Upa Angga (part of) the Borobudur

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Meet Dinosaur Statue in Real Size at Kyai Langgeng Park

Awesome Family Theme Park, Taman Kyai langgeng, Magelang, Central Java. A recreation park inaugurated in September 1980, with an area of 27 acre, it has hundreds collection of rare plants that can be used as a research object, sculpture of dinosaur in the actual size, a play ground with various facilities, and the most recently it has a prototype of aircraft. During the holiday season, this place serves the visitors with various local art performances. Not only play ground for kids and family, but this place also offers another facility as rafting of Progo Asri, intended to those like adventure and exploring the Progo river.

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Amazing Underwater Heaven of Karimun Jawa

Amazing Underwater Heaven of Karimun Jawa, Central Java, Indonesia.

The islands of Karimunjawa has known as National Park in the year of 1988 with an area of 111,625 ha consisting of 1505.4 ha of land and waters of 110,019.6 ha. The potential tuorism objects of this islands is the underwater beauty of the various coral reefs and aquarium fish, and some of water sport such as diving, snorkeling, fishing, and sailing. Karimun Islands, located 45 km to the west from the city of Jepara. Visitors can visit this beautiful island either by sea or air. If visitors are interested to visit this island by sea, there is a boat KM. Muria 2 that leaving from the Port of Kartini, Jepara twice in a week. Another alternative is the Kartini speed boat departing from Port of Tanjung Mas Semarang every Saturday and Monday.

How to get here

If travelling by air sounds more fun and breathtaking visitors can use a chartered airpane departing from Ahmad Yani airport of Semarang to Dewadaru airport at Kemujan island, Ahmad Yani Airport in Semarang to P. Kemujan by chartered airplane. Witness the Amazing Underwater Heaven of Karimun Jawa.

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The Beauty of Natural Fusion, Nusakambangan Island

The Uniqueness of Nusakambangan Island, Central Java, Indonesia.

Besides its natural Uniqueness of Nusakambangan Island that becomes landmark this island is also widely known as prison for criminals. Attraction of ex prisoner is a potency to attract tourists visit to this island, not to mention that there is historical heritage which is kept in this island. There is artillery monument and castle (Holland's government heritage).

It is located in the southern part of Cilacap city and separated from Java Island by Segara Anakan. Administratively this island is under Cilacap region, but Nusakambangan Island is under the responsibility of Department of Justice and Human Right. Other tourism objects in this island are: Ratu Cave, Permisan Beach, Pasir Putih Beach.

Segara Anakan Beach Segara Anakan is located behind Nusakambangan Island, CIlacap Regency. Segara Anakan is a unique Laguna in southern beach Java Island, with ecosystem of mangrove that has composition and the most complete forest structure in Java Island. Various components of biological resource such as plants and animal habitation, land and water landscape interact each others and make a natural ecosystem.

Segara Anakan is a part of Nusakambangan which is united into one spectacular spot that worth to be seen. The landscape of the land and its uniqueness offer an unforgetable and amazing view. It is guarantee that visitors will enjoy the beautiful and uniqueness of the island.

Pendem Fortress Pendem Fortress complex in Dutch called "Kusbattery op de lantong te Cilacap." It is surronded by trench with wide 12 m, and there are some part of the building that can be seen untill up to this moment. Beside that trench there is also wall around this location completed with reconnaisance hole which is also fucntion as hole for shooting. This Benteng Pendem is unique fortress, because almost all of phisical part of this fortress are hidden in the ground, with wide ± 6.5 ha. In the fortress there is a number of buldings which is built in the ground.

From numbers which is written on the building, it can be concluded that the building was built in1861-1879. Parts of the fortress are: barrack, defense, crypt/ tunnel, ammunition room, prison, space weapon, accomodation room, health room, well, fortress building, warehouse and kitchen building, stockhouse buiding, barrack buiding, chamber officer, surveillance building, trench. Administrativelly this building is located in Cilacap village, South Cilacap District in Teluk Penyu region ± 300 m western Teluk Penyu Beach. The Beauty of Natural Fusion, Nusakambangan Island, Central Java indonesia.

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Miracle Healing Pond in The Middle of Natural Beauty

Situated on the slopes of Mount Slamet with ± 1050 m altitude above sea level is about 40 kilometers from Tegal bus station towards Purworejo regency, Central Java. This place is easy to be found and reachable by public transport or private vehicle. Guci is a bathing place with a refreshing geothermal hot springs. Not only that visitor can enjoy a hot bath but also tour in the surrounding forest. You can feel the warmth of the water which is also believed to be able to cure diseases. The most visited place is a shower bath called pancuran 13 which has thirteen showers. One of the reasons why people visit Guci is because it is free of charge.

Beside pancuran 13 there is also pancuran 7 where visitors can enjoy themselves in the hot water. Visitors can see many villagers bathing for the purpose of seeking blessings from God and to cure some diseases such as rheumatism, sores, or other skin diseases in this location. There are 10 waterfalls in Guci hot water bath. At the top of the public baths pancuran 13, around 1 kilometer, there are waterfalls with cold water named 'Jedor waterfall'. It is named so because it used to be owned by head of the village whose name is Jador. Visitors can enjoy this beautiful waterfall and at the same time walking along the streets and see hundreds of pine trees and feel the fresh air.

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Beautiful Sliding Pool of Slamet Mountain

Entrancement of Mount Slamet Mountain, Beautiful Sliding Pool.

Baturraden is located on the slopes of Mount Slamet at an altitude of 640 meters above the sea level. It is only 14 km to the north from Purworejo, Central Java, indonesia. It has a temperature between 18-25° C. Tourists can enjoy a stunning view of Mount Slamet or bring your adrenallin alive by bungee jumping at Gumiwang waterfall. Baturraden provides various facilities such as: a beautiful sliding pool, water park recreation, water bikes, mini train, cold water pool, traffic park, Pitu hot spring sulfur shower, Sunyi Lake, and the flower and bonsai stalls.

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Indonesia Vacation Spots

Where is the best vacation spot in Indonesia?

Wanna have some vacation in Indonesia? The choices are endless. Say Bali, Lombok, Menado-Bunaken, Sulawesi, Lake Toba - Sumatra or Bintan. It all depends on what you are into and what your preferences and luxury requirements are. Lombok and Gili Island is the best destination for your perfect holiday wheter for family or honeymoon. but Never, ever Jakarta. That is the nastiest city in Indonesia. Polluted, dirty, floods, filth everywhere and constant traffic jams. Malls do NOT make it a good vacation spot. Jakarta is a place for business.

Another Indonesia Vacation Spots may: Gong Factory in West Java, Krakatoa Volcano on Java, Elephant safari ride tours, Nature reserves, Tri-colored lakes in Keli Mutu (volcanic craters), Nusa Tenggara, General Douglas MacArthur headquarters in Irian Jaya, Kraton palace in Yogyakarta, Indonesia in Miniature Park in Jakarta, Borobudur Temple on Java.

Tanjung Benoa is either one exotic spot, otherwise known as Benoa Peninsula, is one of the most prominent vacatios spots in Indonesia, situated on the Bali’s south-eastern coast. Located to the north of Nusa Dua, Tanjung Benoa is a picturesque five kilometer long peninsula, boasting of a breathtaking landscape consisting of gorgeous white sandy beach, majestic mountains, and incredible coconut plantations.
Tanjung Benoa also contains a number of other interesting tourist spots. You can find here a large number of statues displayed in the street starting from Batubulan village to Tegaltamu. Apart from these stone statues, Batubulan is also renowned for its magnificent shrines. Further, Batubulan provides options to shop items such as textiles, handicraft and carved items, and traditional clothing items. There are also some shops conducting traditional Balinese performances such as Barong and Rangda dances.

The Borobudur Temple, an exotic Indonesia vacation spot Mahayana Buddhism, is located on the island of Java. West Java has several alluring resorts, the mighty Krakatoa Volcano, and a wildlife reserve. See the sun rise from the peak of the Promo Volcano in East Java, or take in a unique bull race on nearby Madura Island. Appreciate Javanese culture and dance at its best in Yogyakarta. North Sumatra is bursting with flora and fauna to see and enjoy. A popular highlands tourist spot is Bukittingi in West Sumatra. Visit the Grand Mosque in Aceh, and peer at the raffelsia, the biggest flower worldwide, in a national park in Lampung.

A quest down the Makaham river system in East Kalimantan can result in a fascinating journey, seeing trees with wild orchids, and some wildlife. Visit places like the Regional Museum of Palangkaraya, and the gold mines in Teweh and Batu Api in the central region. Artifacts such as stone carvings and ceramics appear to date back to the 400s in the west region, and arts and culture reign in the South, with handicrafts and art, dance, and music.

Maluku, with its thousand islands, are also known as the Spice Islands. The capital of Ambon is ripe with historical and cultural sites. Irian Jaya is home to General Douglas MacArthur’s headquarters in World War II, and the lake with nary a tourist, Lake Sentani.

Enjoy the fine scenery in South Sulawesi, as well as great water sports in Ujung Pandang, and the Tomb of Sultan Hasnuddin’s enormous crypt. North Sulawesi has pristine white-sand beaches and stunning coral reefs seemingly juxtaposed with majestic mountains and active volcanoes. In Southeast Sulawesi, take note of the very friendly locals, even more pristine beaches, and excellent flora and fauna sightseeing opportunities.

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Indonesia Tourist Attractions

Indonesia tourist attraction range from historical Tourist attraction to traditional and modern Indonesia attraction as well.

Indonesia has a number of regions that are Indonesia attraction for several reasons. Some place that has rich cultural and artistic tradition like Yogyakarta, and again some has beautiful natural sceneries that attract a number of tourists. Indonesia is almost a store house of a number of historical temples and buildings since the country has a rich and colorful historical background.

Borobudur Temple is one among indonesia tourist attraction that is a very ancient temple that is located in the northwest part of Yogyakarta. This temple was built during the reign of the Sailendra rulers. With the help of UNESCO this temple was restored and presently is a major Indonesia attraction.

There are many other Tourist attraction in Indonesia like Gianyar, Amlapura, Bangli, Bedugul, Denpasar, Ubud, Tampaksiring and many more. Denpasar Attractions: Although many visitors arrive in Bali through Denpasar, few stay here. The city is home to some beautiful temples, the Bali National Museum, a large market, and art centers. Denpasar has been the island's chief town and administrative center, the seat of the governor of the province of Bali, since 1936, when it took over these functions from Singaraja in the north of the island. Kuta Attractions:

Not far from Denpasar is Kuta, a resort destination with hotels catering to visitors who come to soak up the sun and relax on the beach. Shops and restaurants are plentiful. Kuta, which has now become almost part of Denpasar and has joined up with Legian, once a separate little township, is now a typical tourist resort, vibrant with life until late at night and practically indistinguishable from any other busy resort.

Other Popular Destinations like Bali Attractions, Gianyar Attractions, Lombok Attractions, Nusa Dua Attractions, Singaraja Attractions or may be Ubud Attractions. Monkey Forest Sanctuary: This is a unique Indonesia attraction.

This is an enclosed area where there are many gray monkeys and also a temple that is known as the temple of dead. Visitors after buying the tickets enter in this forest and they can also feed the monkeys there. Golden Triangle: This is another major Indonesia attraction. This attraction is in Jakarta. At night the sight become all the more attractive for the artistic decoration and lighting.

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