Showing posts with label tourism area. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tourism area. Show all posts
November 20, 2008
TANAH TORAJA
Why do people choose Toraja land as a destination? We have spoken to many travelers, while in Sulawesi (Celebes) and they all seemed to say the same things. They had arrived in Sulawesi (Celebes) and the study of Toraja land, either because they had heard such wonderful things from friends or relatives who had been there or who had previously visited themselves. What people seem to be the best friends were the people, culture and beauty of the virgin in the majority of Sulawesi.
Toraja runs along the coast about 130 kilometers from Makasar or Ujung Pandang. After the entry of Tanah Toraja enter a majestic landscape with giant gray, granites and stones and blue mountains at a distance after passing the market village of Mebali. Will form a sharp contrast with the green living in fertility, rain-fed terraces and read the rusted of tropical laterite soil. This is Tanah Toraja, one of the most beautiful areas of Indonesia.
Tanah Toraja has a specific and unique funeral ceremony is called Rambu Solo. In Tanah Toraja, dead body is not buried, but that is put into Tongkonan several times, maybe even more than ten years until the family has enough money to held the ceremony. After the ceremony, the corpse was carried to the cave or on the wall of the mountain. The skulls show us that the body is not buried but just put on the stone or earth, or put at the funeral hole.The festival season begins when the last rice has been harvested, usually in late June or July and lasts until September.
ourist who wants to stay in the heart of the city has many options as there are large number of hotels available. Or if you had an adventurous soul, you can sleep in villages along the way.
Bemo is the best way to get to know the locals, besides chartered vehicles (jeeps and minibuses), with or without a driver. While in the village you can take a stroll to move.
Take a side trip to Rantepao Kete, a traditional village with excellent handicraft shops. Behind the village on a hill is a mass grave with the monitoring of LifeSize statues oldest coffins
Visit Batu Tumonga Plateu; it means stone that facing to the sky. From here can be seen many volcanic stones comes up in between padi fields. And, several giant stones cave became a graveyard. The points of view is quite impressive. The huge Tanah Toraja [Toraja land] looks so lush and green. Like a mosaic of modulating the tone of the green
Palawan is an excellent visit to a village Tongkonan, or a place of burial pululando even with the celebrations and festivals.
Most times, you can not eat at those places, however, appear more warung and restaurants along the road. You can also bring their own food and drinks.
There is a souvenir shop where you can buy anything specific Tanah Toraja. There are clothes, bags, wallets and other handicrafts.
Visitor are expected to adhere to the customs and dress to keep a current mode, such as cigarettes or coffee when Tongkonan.
1. As the roads are not always paved, it is necessary to use a jeep or walking, even when the weather is good (between May and October).
2. Watch your head every time you go to Tongkonan inside, Toraja The traditional house.
3. Enrekang, Makala and Toraja Higland are surrounded by stunning cliffs of volcanic rock. Do not miss it, and just stop taking the picture for a while and not reg
October 23, 2008
[Bunaken Park] Heaven of Diving and Snorkeling
0 comments Posted by ... at Thursday, October 23, 2008The Bunaken National Marine Park was formally established in 1991 and is one of the first Indonesian growing system of marine parks. The remaining 3% of the park is land, including the five islands of Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Nain and Siladen.
The waters of Bunaken National Marine Park is very deep (1566 m in Manado Bay), clear (up to 35-40 m visibility), refreshing in temperature (27-29 C) and the port some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world. Choose any interest group - the corals, fish, echinoderms or sponges - and the number of families, genera and species is bound to be surprisingly high.
Bunaken is the standout favorite, with the highest density of schooling fish and more likely to see the larger species, such as turtles, sharks, and Napoleon Wrasse. There are enough sites here to keep any diver happy for more than a week without going elsewhere. Bunaken The reef is a chain of more than 40 stars, five-point dive. The Marine Park is spectacular with the greatest concentration of tropical fish, coral species and world-famous diving wall. Clear, warm waters , light and the currents of the seas calm, allowing easy access to the submarine in hopes of attracting visitors to the five islands of Bunaken -Manado Tua National Marine Park that sits directly on the coast of Manado.
Most diving is done near Bunaken and Manado Tua, because of its many excellent sites. The following is the representative of diving in the area.
1. Lekuan Walls, This long wall in Bunaken is divided into three sites: Leku I, II and III. Together, they represent the best of the park. Steep walls are marked with deep cracks, sea fans and giant sponges. The shallows are full of fish. The wall, often protected by strong currents, is frequented by bumphead parrotfish, turtles, and Napoleon Wrasse.
2. Mandolin. Mandolin has a knockout reef crest and a wall that attracts thousands of schooling fish such as the Fusiliers, surgeonfish, unicornfish, and bannerfish. They are acclimated to the divers and are easily approachable.
3. Tanjung Kopi. Tanjung Kopi is a great wall with a small school of barracuda and a host of sweetlips. Nudibranches and fire governments are easy to spot here.
4. Siladen Island. Siladen has a beautiful wall of soft corals that flourish when the current is running. The shallows are nice with lots of schooling fish and snappers.
Bunaken island is easily accessible from Manado by motorized outrigger boat start from Manado port, Molas, Kalasey and Tasik Ria beaches. The public boats from Manado to Bunaken are leaving daily for about 2 hours (depending on the tide). Back to Bunaken in Manado usually early in the morning, around 7-8 am. You can explore the land on foot. And you can use a boat to go from one to another dive sites.
Other things to see and do in Bunaken, such: Diving, swimming, and snorkeling. Walking around the beach and sampling the tempting seafood cuisine.
Travel tips :
1. Entrance labels and tickets can be purchased through marine tourism operators based in Manado and in the Bunaken National Park, or can be purchased from one of three ticket counters in Bunaken and Liang villages on Bunaken Island and on Siladen Island;
2. You should be aware that during the absolute peak season months of July and August usually gets very busy. Many of the best resorts and dive operators can not accept walk-ins during that time, as they are fully reserved. Better make a reservation before;
3. Try to hire equipment from larger firms as these tend to be more reliable, but remember the responsibility of checking the equipment is ultimately yours.
The waters of Bunaken National Marine Park is very deep (1566 m in Manado Bay), clear (up to 35-40 m visibility), refreshing in temperature (27-29 C) and the port some of the highest levels of biodiversity in the world. Choose any interest group - the corals, fish, echinoderms or sponges - and the number of families, genera and species is bound to be surprisingly high.
Most diving is done near Bunaken and Manado Tua, because of its many excellent sites. The following is the representative of diving in the area.
1. Lekuan Walls, This long wall in Bunaken is divided into three sites: Leku I, II and III. Together, they represent the best of the park. Steep walls are marked with deep cracks, sea fans and giant sponges. The shallows are full of fish. The wall, often protected by strong currents, is frequented by bumphead parrotfish, turtles, and Napoleon Wrasse.
2. Mandolin. Mandolin has a knockout reef crest and a wall that attracts thousands of schooling fish such as the Fusiliers, surgeonfish, unicornfish, and bannerfish. They are acclimated to the divers and are easily approachable.
3. Tanjung Kopi. Tanjung Kopi is a great wall with a small school of barracuda and a host of sweetlips. Nudibranches and fire governments are easy to spot here.
4. Siladen Island. Siladen has a beautiful wall of soft corals that flourish when the current is running. The shallows are nice with lots of schooling fish and snappers.
Bunaken island is easily accessible from Manado by motorized outrigger boat start from Manado port, Molas, Kalasey and Tasik Ria beaches. The public boats from Manado to Bunaken are leaving daily for about 2 hours (depending on the tide). Back to Bunaken in Manado usually early in the morning, around 7-8 am. You can explore the land on foot. And you can use a boat to go from one to another dive sites.
Other things to see and do in Bunaken, such: Diving, swimming, and snorkeling. Walking around the beach and sampling the tempting seafood cuisine.
Travel tips :
1. Entrance labels and tickets can be purchased through marine tourism operators based in Manado and in the Bunaken National Park, or can be purchased from one of three ticket counters in Bunaken and Liang villages on Bunaken Island and on Siladen Island;
2. You should be aware that during the absolute peak season months of July and August usually gets very busy. Many of the best resorts and dive operators can not accept walk-ins during that time, as they are fully reserved. Better make a reservation before;
3. Try to hire equipment from larger firms as these tend to be more reliable, but remember the responsibility of checking the equipment is ultimately yours.
Bromo, about 145 km south of Surabaya
Bromo mountain, located in Tengger. It's cover some 800 square kilometers in the center of East Java. It is the largest volcanic region in the province and is Mt. Semeru, which rises 3676 meters above sea level. At its northern end is the spectacular Tengger Caldera the largest of Java, with its 10 km barren desert-like sea of sand. In the place of the boiler deeply fissured volcanic cones of Batok and Bromo, the latter is still active with a cavernous crater blowing smoke into the sky. To the south is a plateau of rolling uplands dissected by valleys and dotted with several small scenic lakes, extending to the foot of Mount Semeru, a tower of gray skirted the southern cone forests dominate the landscape. The uniqueness of the area of the property is reminiscent of a lunar landscape, rather than anything related to the land offers impressive experiences such as observing and watching the sunrise in the crater of a volcano
Across the sands of the sea is Mount Batok with its nearly perfect cone. To the south, Mount Semeru, the highest mountain on Java provides a backdrop of fines for this scenario supernatural. While crossing the sea of sand, low-lying fog that often surrounds the boiler plant, adds to the mystery of your surroundings. As the temperature drops several degrees, the combination of cold air and echoing the strange from the horse's hoof creates a fantastic sensation of walking through a vast frozen lake. Temperatures at the summit of Mt. Bromo range of 5 to 18 degrees Celsius.
In the south, there is a plateau of rolling uplands dissected by valleys and dotted with several small lakes landscapes extend to the foot of Mt. Semeru, a tower of gray skirted the southern cone forests dominate the landscape. The offer of Kasodo ceremony is held each year by Tenggerese the 14 days of full moon Kasodo (Tenggerese Calendar). Tengger inhabitants of the mountain gather at the edge of Mt. Bromo's active crater to present annual offerings of rice, fruits, vegetables, flowers, livestock and other products to the local god of the mountain. As followers of the religion that combines elements of Hinduism and Mahayana Buddhism, to ask God's blessing of supreme Hyang Widi Wasa.
Bromo Tengger Semeru can be reached by private and public vehicle. There are four gates to access the place, Probolinggo, Wonokitri, Ngadas and Lumajang. Probolinggo approach is the easiest and by fat the most popular route, especially if you go by public bus from surabaya or malang, Wonokitri is the closes and the easiest one if you go by private vehicle from Surabaya (5 hours journey). To get closer to Mt. Bromo you must rent 4×4 vehicles (there are many 4×4 vehicles rental there).
The tourists are driven to the small town of Ngadisari, about six miles northeast of Bromo. It is the base camp of the expedition. Needs for the trip includes a flashlight, warm clothes and some alcoholic beverages as a protection against the freezing temperatures ranging from zero to five degrees Celsius (33 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit). Ngadisari of the ascent to the crater is about two hours on foot. The horse-back (ponies can be hired), the trip takes about an hour and a half. Tours usually start around midnight. Ngadisari hotel also has facilities. This allows hikers to spend the night and get up a little later than midnight for the hike to Bromo. The last stage of the trip is the flight of steps leading to the Bromo crater rim, and finally, the incomparable view of the rising in the east.
The tourists are driven to the small town of Ngadisari, about six miles northeast of Bromo. It is the base camp of the expedition. Needs for the trip includes a flashlight, warm clothes and some alcoholic beverages as a protection against the freezing temperatures ranging from zero to five degrees Celsius (33 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit). Ngadisari of the ascent to the crater is about two hours on foot. The horse-back (ponies can be hired), the trip takes about an hour and a half. Tours usually start around midnight. Ngadisari hotel also has facilities. This allows hikers to spend the night and get up a little later than midnight for the hike to Bromo. The last stage of the trip is the flight of steps leading to the Bromo crater rim, and finally, the incomparable view of the rising in the east.
Travel Tips :
1. Check the latest travel advice for your destination and subscribe to receive free e-mail notification each time the travel advice for your destination is updated.
2. Before travelling overseas register your travel and contact details online or at the local embassy, high commission or consulate once you arrive, so they can contact you in an emergency
3. Make copies of your passport details, insurance policy, travellers cheques, visas and credit card numbers. Carry one copy in a separate place to the originals and leave a copy with someone at home
4. Check with health professionals for information on recommended vaccinations or other precautions and find out about overseas laws on travelling with medicines
5. Make sure your passport has at least six months validity and carry additional copies of your passport photo with you in case you need a replacement passport while overseas
6. Leave a copy of your travel itinerary with someone at home and keep in regular contact with friends and relatives while overseas
7. As soon as you arrive in another country, you are subject to that country?s local laws
8. Necessities for the trip to Bromo include a torch, warm clothing, comfortable trekking shoes, and glove as a protection against the freezing temperature which hovers between zero to five degrees Celsius (33 to 41 degrees Fahrenheit).
9. If you buy or rent something please negotiate.
10. In Bromo Sunrise starts at 4.50 am till 6.00 am (If weren't cloudy), so you may leave from your hotel or guesthouse at 3 am or even less than that.
11. Don’t forget to bring your camera.
12. Before start trekking, hiking or climbing, be sure that you already eat, or you can bring some food and drink from your places of stay.
13. Some Emergency case please dial 0335 108 ( Telkom Information Center ). When you dial 108 , you can ask the telephone number of your hotel , police or your embassy office.
Indonesia will make history from the 18th – 26th of October 2008 when it plays host to the first Asian Beach Games in the world. Bali will become the venue of this international event which will see 45 countries participating with over 10,000 athletes, officials, media and volunteers all flocking to the Island of the Gods for this world class event.
Over 50,000 people are expected to support their participating countries in the 13 sports that will compete in this first time event entrusted by the Olympic Council of Asia. The areas of Kuta, Sanur, Pulau Serangan, Tanjung Benoa and Jimbaran have all been selected to act as the venues for each of the sports. Beach Volley Ball, Surfing, Jet Skiing, Sailing, Wind Surfing, Beach Takraw, Beach Hand Ball, Beach Soccer, Para Gliding, Dragon Boat Racing, Triathlon, Marathon Swimming, and the new sport, Wood Ball are the sports to be competed in.
The Asian Beach Games is a multi-sport event held every two years among athletes representing countries from Asia. The games are regulated by the Olympic Council of Asia. The Asian Beach Games celebrate cooperation and unity despite differences. Athletes from a wide variety of nations are able to travel, meet new people, and bring back memories about the rest of the world to their home nations. The Asian Beach Games forge unity and friendship between their member nations by joining athletes, trainers, and officials together.
The logo of the 1st Beach Games in Bali Asia 2008 represents the element of water that embodies the sporting event.
The brilliant Sunday comes from the emblem of the Olympic Council of Asia and represents its vital role in Asia's sport development and diffusion of energy created by the solidarity of the OCA.
The selection of light and deep blue color represents the effects of the Balinese waters.
The two vertical lines represent two "Pure" (Balinese Hindu temple), a picture of the door of a Balinese house of worship that is, ultimately, it means the hospitality of the society of Bali and in compliance with welcoming people throughout Asia.
The two big waves represent the commitment and enthusiasm of the host city to celebrate the 1st Beach Games in Asia.
The letters "BALI 2008" are colored red to show the spirit of sportsmanship and the type of selection emphasizes the pride of all athletes competing in Bali.
The Opening Ceremony of the 1st Beach Games in Bali Asia 2008 will be held on October 18, 2008 at Garuda Wisnu Kencana in Bukit in Jimbaran. The Garuda Wisnu Kencana comprises 239 acres . Wisnu or Vishnu is the Hindu God who is the protector of the Hindu trinity, Brahma is the creator, Vishnu the preservation and Shiva the destroyer. The only statue of half man half-bird a day to be a national monument. On the front of the head of the Garuda bird, which has already been completed is an outdoor stage and Amphi-theater for various events and ceremonies. The Closing Ceremony of the Games was also held at the Place Garuda Wisnu Kencana.
The brilliant Sunday comes from the emblem of the Olympic Council of Asia and represents its vital role in Asia's sport development and diffusion of energy created by the solidarity of the OCA.
The selection of light and deep blue color represents the effects of the Balinese waters.
The two vertical lines represent two "Pure" (Balinese Hindu temple), a picture of the door of a Balinese house of worship that is, ultimately, it means the hospitality of the society of Bali and in compliance with welcoming people throughout Asia.
The two big waves represent the commitment and enthusiasm of the host city to celebrate the 1st Beach Games in Asia.
The letters "BALI 2008" are colored red to show the spirit of sportsmanship and the type of selection emphasizes the pride of all athletes competing in Bali.
October 10, 2008
There is a village that almost all of the residents make crafts based copper and brass in our small town, near the village where I was born, called Tumang Village.
This crafting early from production of household equipment like boiler, pot, pan etc. which its raw materials is copper plate, brass or aluminium. This effort walk hereditary which is there's only one in Indonesia
So far, the production of copper have represented one of the outcome of the masterpiece of society Tumang where this swan song have rounded into the industrial home as of society economics.
Copper, brass, and aluminium crafting yielded for example : water fountain, matting, bathtub, bowl, Jar, Calligraphy, hang-desk-stand lamp, mirror frame, relief, sink, furniture and utensil, and many more.
This crafting can be used as a home interior design, construction, mosque, church, etc. As well as decorative media, crafting this brass copper is functional also as such must its.
Easily accessible place, many of transport that can be used to the village Tumang. If perchance I'm on holiday in my village I certainly ready to accompany you to Tumang, see the centers of brass and copper handicrafts there. So, feel free to contact me anytime
This crafting early from production of household equipment like boiler, pot, pan etc. which its raw materials is copper plate, brass or aluminium. This effort walk hereditary which is there's only one in Indonesia
So far, the production of copper have represented one of the outcome of the masterpiece of society Tumang where this swan song have rounded into the industrial home as of society economics.
Copper, brass, and aluminium crafting yielded for example : water fountain, matting, bathtub, bowl, Jar, Calligraphy, hang-desk-stand lamp, mirror frame, relief, sink, furniture and utensil, and many more.
Easily accessible place, many of transport that can be used to the village Tumang. If perchance I'm on holiday in my village I certainly ready to accompany you to Tumang, see the centers of brass and copper handicrafts there. So, feel free to contact me anytime
September 23, 2008
Prambanan Temple is extraordinarily beautiful building built in the tenth century during the reigns of two kings namely Rakai Pikatan and Rakai Balitung. Prambanan is the most beautiful Hindu temple in the world.The foundation of this temple has fulfilled the wish of the founder to show Hindu triumph on the island of Java.
There is a legend that the Javanese people always say about this temple. As tells the story, there was a man called Bandung Bondowoso who loved RoRo Jonggrang. To reject his love, Jonggrang question Bondowoso to his temple with statues of 1000 only in a night-time. The application was almost completed when Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and set a fire in order to look in the morning as had been broken. Feeling of being cheated, that only Bondowoso completed 999 statues Jonggrang cursed to be the thousandth statue.
Prambanan temple has three main temples in the main courtyard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, Shiva temples. The three temples are symbols of the Trimurti in the Hindu beliefs. All of them face east.
Very attractive accompanying Garuda temple is the temple which is located near the temple of Vishnu. This temple keeps a history of half-bird man named Garuda. Garuda is a mythical bird in Hindu mythology. The figure is golden body, white face, red wings, with the beak and wings of the eagle-like. It is assumed that the figure is the adaptation of Hindu Bennu (meaning 'rising' or 'shining') that is associated with the god of the sun. Garuda managed to save his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda's brother disabled) for stealing Tirta Amerta (the sacred water of the gods). Their ability to save her mother made many people admire the present time and is used for various purposes. Indonesia uses the bird as a symbol of the country. Another country using the same symbol is Thailand with the same reason, but another form of adaptation and appearance.
You can discover many more things in Prambanan. If you feel tired to enjoy the relief, you can take a break in the beautiful garden in the complex. Since the September 18, 2006, you can enter the zone 1 zone Prambanan temple. The damage caused by the earthquake on May 27, 2006 is being rebuilt.
Prambanan temple has three main temples in the main courtyard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, Shiva temples. The three temples are symbols of the Trimurti in the Hindu beliefs. All of them face east.
Very attractive accompanying Garuda temple is the temple which is located near the temple of Vishnu. This temple keeps a history of half-bird man named Garuda. Garuda is a mythical bird in Hindu mythology. The figure is golden body, white face, red wings, with the beak and wings of the eagle-like. It is assumed that the figure is the adaptation of Hindu Bennu (meaning 'rising' or 'shining') that is associated with the god of the sun. Garuda managed to save his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda's brother disabled) for stealing Tirta Amerta (the sacred water of the gods). Their ability to save her mother made many people admire the present time and is used for various purposes. Indonesia uses the bird as a symbol of the country. Another country using the same symbol is Thailand with the same reason, but another form of adaptation and appearance.
You can discover many more things in Prambanan. If you feel tired to enjoy the relief, you can take a break in the beautiful garden in the complex. Since the September 18, 2006, you can enter the zone 1 zone Prambanan temple. The damage caused by the earthquake on May 27, 2006 is being rebuilt.
Who does not know Borobudur? Borobudur, the largest Buddhist temple in the ninth century . This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 effigies of Buddha in its compound. Millions of people are eager to visit this building as one of the Wonder World Heritage. It is hardly surprising given that architecturally and functionally, as the place for Buddhists to say their prayers, Borobudur is attractive.
Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of the Old Kingdom Mataram, a descendant of the dynasty Sailendra. The name of Borobudur, as some say, means having a mountain terraces (Budha), while others stated that the media Borobudur monastery in high place.
Borobudur was built as a ten-building terraces. The height, before it was restored to 42 meters and 34.5 meters after the renovation because the lowest level was used as a base of support. The first six terraces are in the form of squares, two terraces above are circular in shape, and the upper terrace of them is the statue of Buddha that faces west. Each terrace symbolizes the stage of human life. In line with the Mahayana Buddha, anyone who intends to reach the level of Buddha must go through each stage of life.
The base of Borobudur, called Kamadhatu symbolizes that human beings are still bound by lust. The top four stories are called for the Rupadhatu symbol that human beings have been set free from lust, but they are still bound to the appearance and form. On this terrace, effigies of the Buddha are placed in open spaces, while the other three upper terraces where effigies of Buddha are confined in domes with sets are called Arupadhatu, which symbolizes that human beings have been free of lust, appearance and form. The upper part is called Arupa symbolizes nirvana, where the Buddha is residing. All groups of relief in the temple of Borobudur reflect the teachings of Buddha. For the reason, this temple serves as a means to educate those who want to learn Buddhism.
Borobudur was built as a ten-building terraces. The height, before it was restored to 42 meters and 34.5 meters after the renovation because the lowest level was used as a base of support. The first six terraces are in the form of squares, two terraces above are circular in shape, and the upper terrace of them is the statue of Buddha that faces west. Each terrace symbolizes the stage of human life. In line with the Mahayana Buddha, anyone who intends to reach the level of Buddha must go through each stage of life.
September 17, 2008
It might be worth speaking a bit of Bahasa. Bahasa means language, and Bahasa Indonesia is the lingua franca of the archipelago, a good lingua franca is clearly necessary… When pronounced or spoken sentences in Bahasa Indonesia (Bahasa) are generally not as lively as English, and like Deutsche (Germany), Bahasa words are pronounced more or less as are written. Compared with European languages, grammar is very simple.
It's good to talk a bit about the language of a country you're visiting or at least understand the term commonly used or greetings - this will allow you to get a better game, with people and culture. It also helps to speak a little of the language when negotiating memories in the tourist areas, as a little knowledge goes a long way to get a better price!
Here are some common expressions be able to use:
Selamat datang ----> welcome
Apa kabar? --------> how are you ?
Selamat pagi -------> good morning
Selamat siang ------> good may
Selamat sore -------> good afternoon
Selamat malam ----> good evening
Selamat makan ----> have a nice meal
Selamat jalan ------> have a nice trip / goodbye (if someone is leaving)
Selamat tinggal ----> goodbye (if you are leaving)
Terima kasih ------> thank you
Sama sama --------> don't mention it
Tidak terimah kasih ---> no, thanks
Berapa harganya? -----> how much does it cost / what's the price?
Mahal! -------------> expensive!
Murah! ------------> cheap
Boleh tawar? ------ > can I bargain
Harga pas ---------> fixed price
Customs
At the entrance to Indonesia, each adult is allowed to carry duty-free up to one liter of alcoholic beverages and 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 grams of snuff.
Cameras, video cameras, portable radios, cassette recorders, binoculars and sports equipment are allowed provided they are taken outside the country to exit. They must be declared to Customs. They are prohibited firearms, narcotics, pornography, printing and Chinese medicines, transmitters and cordless phones. The films, pre-recorded video tapes and laser discs should be supervised by the censor board.
There is no restriction on the movement of foreign currency or travellers cheques inside and outside the country. However, the import and export of hard currency Indonesian exceeding Rp. 5 million is prohibited.
Immigration
The Department of Justice and Human Rights has officially determined that from February 1, 2004:
1. The Free Visa Facility (length of stay max. 30 days) will be issued to citizens of the following countries: Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macao, Morocco, Chile, Peru.
2. The Visa-on-arrival facility (the length of stay max. 30 days) will be issued to citizens of the following countries: Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy , Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, United States.
3. Citizens of countries not mentioned above are required to apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of Indonesia in their country of domicile.
Airport Tax and Transport
Passengers departing on international and domestic flights have to pay Rp. And 50,000 rupees. 11,000 airport taxes, respectively.
Measured taxis are available only at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta. In other major airports in Indonesia, taxis operating with a fixed interest rate.
From the airport in Jakarta, all taxi costs include a surcharge of Rp. 2,300 and a highway toll of at least Rp. 4,000, depending on the destination. The surcharge does not apply to travel to the airport, although the toll motorway ago. In both directions, airport taxis offer a 25 percent discount on the fare toll.
Currency
Exchange facilities of the main foreign currencies are available at authorized banks or moneychangers in major cities throughout Indonesia. Rupiah comes in denominations of 100.000, 50.000, 20.000, 10.000, 5.000 and 1.000 in banknotes, and 1.000, 500, and 100 coins
The Department of Justice and Human Rights has officially determined that from February 1, 2004:
1. The Free Visa Facility (length of stay max. 30 days) will be issued to citizens of the following countries: Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Macao, Morocco, Chile, Peru.
2. The Visa-on-arrival facility (the length of stay max. 30 days) will be issued to citizens of the following countries: Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy , Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, South Africa, South Korea, Switzerland, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United Arab Emirates, United States.
3. Citizens of countries not mentioned above are required to apply for a visa at the Embassy or Consulate of Indonesia in their country of domicile.
Airport Tax and Transport
Passengers departing on international and domestic flights have to pay Rp. And 50,000 rupees. 11,000 airport taxes, respectively.
Measured taxis are available only at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, Jakarta. In other major airports in Indonesia, taxis operating with a fixed interest rate.
From the airport in Jakarta, all taxi costs include a surcharge of Rp. 2,300 and a highway toll of at least Rp. 4,000, depending on the destination. The surcharge does not apply to travel to the airport, although the toll motorway ago. In both directions, airport taxis offer a 25 percent discount on the fare toll.
Currency
Exchange facilities of the main foreign currencies are available at authorized banks or moneychangers in major cities throughout Indonesia. Rupiah comes in denominations of 100.000, 50.000, 20.000, 10.000, 5.000 and 1.000 in banknotes, and 1.000, 500, and 100 coins
Indonesia [chapter 1]: a necklace of equatorial emeralds
0 comments Posted by ... at Wednesday, September 17, 2008Indonesia is often referred to as the world's largest archipelago, a name reflecting his aptly 17000, or islands covering over 5000 km (about 3200 miles) east of Sabang, in northern Sumatra to Merauke in Irian Jaya. If you superimpose a map of Indonesia over one of Europe, you will find that stretches from Ireland to Iran; compared with the United States, which covers the area from California to Bermuda.
Bahasa Indonesia is the official language. English is frequently used in trade. The people are predominantly Muslim, minority religious groups are Christians, Hindus and Buddhists.
Lovers of the mountain is much to enjoy in Indonesia. A large chain of volcanoes, the Bukit Barisan, runs the entire length of Sumatra. In the west coast, the mountains fall abruptly to the sea, while the east to ease gradually to the plains in a wide coastal strip of mangroves. Vegetation volcanoes dresses also dramatically increased in the Banda Sea, Ternate and Maki. Many of the volcanoes are still active, constantly latent and sometimes violent eruption, although geological stations continually track assets and give notice if they are not safe to climb. Mount Merapi in Central Java is the favorite for climbers, despite being one of the most active in the archipelago.
Mountain Lakes are also abundant in many dormant craters of volcanoes, the most famous of these objectives is Lake Toba in the mountains north of Sumatra. This mountain lake covers an area four times the size of Singapore. In Kalimantan, the water moves freight and passengers up and down the major rivers: Mahakam, Barito, Kapuas and Kahayan. The mountainous island of Flores is famous for its many colored volcanic lakes, known as Keli Mutu. The three lakes are located in a narrow range of group and dark red to turquoise.
Located between two bio-geographical groups - Asia and Australia - the flora and fauna of the archipelago is also highly idiosyncratic. Species that are found nowhere else on earth have flourished in certain areas, including the famous Komodo dragon on the island of the same name. Also in abundance are rare flowers, including exotic orchids, unusual insects, birds of paradise and many indigenous spices such as cloves, cinnamon, nutmeg, mace and many more.
September 16, 2008
Bali, the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia, has remained almost unreal in the current changing world. The island is divided by a series of impressive volcanoes almost running through the center of the island believe that the local population to be the home of the gods. Bathed in mystery and magic, which extend into the sky and majestic splendor can be seen in almost all parts of the island. The Hindu Bali religion permeates daily life of people. Shrines and temples, as well as the terraced rice fields dominate the landscape.
Water sports also have gained in popularity and in Bali can boast excellent surfing, windsurfing, sailing, diving and rafting.
The island of Lombok, just east of Bali has existed in the shadow of its more famous neighbor, but is becoming a popular destination in its own right. The powerful Rinjani volcano dominates the island and offers magnificent panoramic views of hundreds of miles. Unalterable white pristine beaches are typical in Lombok, where the motto is "you can see Bali in Lombok, but not Lombok in Bali." The island of Sumbawa, east of Lombok is also dominated by a huge volcano, called Tambora, which last erupted in 1815, killing an estimated 92000 people.
Further east, lie the islands of East Nusa Tenggara, formed by the power and strength of a huge chain of mountains and volcanoes which begins in northern Sumatra and lying to the east across Java. The province consists of over 550 islands, but is dominated by three main islands of Flores, Sumba and Timor.
It occupies a unique position across the entire line of Wallace, is one of the most dynamic and exotic marine environments with almost all species of corals and tropical fish represented. In contrast, the arid landscape of eastern and southeastern Nusa Tenggara is the result of hot, dry winds blowing from the Australian continent and indeed in many coastal areas not a drop of rain falls during most of the year.
Yogyakarta, the city with the progressive movement of industry, culture, arts and traditional rituals, located in the southern island of Java. Led by a sultan, the governor and inherited by the Yogyakarta Hadiningrat highborn.
Although Yogyakarta is a small city surrounded by Mountain Merapi volcano, Mount Merbabu, Dieng Javanese and Indian Ocean, there are so many places we visit. You can choose whether they want or go to the beach or find fresh air in Kaliurang. Parangtritis beach is a very famous, known also by things ritual special night. From there, if you want to find another beach, on a trial Baron, Depok, or even farther, Congot. But if you just want to have fun with little things like handicrafts, hand, batik, silver, jewelry, etc. You can easily find in the city centre.
After traveling throughout the city (well, maybe not in a single day, because there are too many beautiful places that would be of interest to you), you might want to try the delicious food and drinks around Yogja. But if you look Yogja specialty, why not treat yourself lesehan (sit on the floor covered with Tikar) and tries lesehan food, perhaps Gudeg (sweet flavor made substance jackfruit) or chicken or perhaps as only a cup of tea poci to relax. Lesehan food is easy to find. It's everything and everything Yogja Malioboro Street at night and is very cheap.
U If you feel that you lose, do not be afraid to ask for help. People in Yogyakarta is very friendly and pleasant. Just do not forget to say terima kasih which means thanks!
Although Yogyakarta is a small city surrounded by Mountain Merapi volcano, Mount Merbabu, Dieng Javanese and Indian Ocean, there are so many places we visit. You can choose whether they want or go to the beach or find fresh air in Kaliurang. Parangtritis beach is a very famous, known also by things ritual special night. From there, if you want to find another beach, on a trial Baron, Depok, or even farther, Congot. But if you just want to have fun with little things like handicrafts, hand, batik, silver, jewelry, etc. You can easily find in the city centre.
U If you feel that you lose, do not be afraid to ask for help. People in Yogyakarta is very friendly and pleasant. Just do not forget to say terima kasih which means thanks!
September 15, 2008
Bandung is the capital of West Java in Indonesia. Bandung is 180 kilometers southeast of Jakarta. Despite having a population of over two million the pace of city life is slower than Jakarta. Today Bandung has a population of 2 million people, Bandung area is estimated that 4 million. Bandung is located on a plateau 768 meters above sea level with a cool climate all year round. Bandung is the most European city of Java. The rainy season starts in Bandung a little earlier, then the rest of Indonesia. Normally, the rainy season in Indonesia is from October to May, the peak of the rainy season is in January. The dry season is from June to August, the temperature is 25-30 degrees Celsius during the day. In the morning, the sun shines nearly every day, but in the afternoon many times it gets cloudy, sun, we must awaken early from 6.30 the sun is already there. On the night when the sun has dropped the temperature drops. The average temperature in Bandung is 22 degrees Celsius, the weather is pleasant throughout the year.
In Bandung, try to see the Wayang Golek wooden puppet show and hear the Angklung bamboo orchestra, as well as the classical Sundanese gamelan and dance.
There are short drives up the mountain and Lembang Observatory Bossche, and above the volcanic crater of Tangkuban Perahu, the only crater in Java accessible by car across the road as far as its edge. This is an impressive sight of sulphur fumes emanating. Decline in all 12 craters of volcanoes is only possible with the help of an experienced guide, due to the presence of Asphyxiating in certain installations.
Only 15 minutes drive from Tangkuban Perahu is a hot spring resort. Here we can swim in hot mineral water pools, good to cure skin problems. The resort offers visitors with a bar, restaurants, tennis courts and country house style hotel overlooking a beautiful mountain range.
In Bandung, try to see the Wayang Golek wooden puppet show and hear the Angklung bamboo orchestra, as well as the classical Sundanese gamelan and dance.
There are short drives up the mountain and Lembang Observatory Bossche, and above the volcanic crater of Tangkuban Perahu, the only crater in Java accessible by car across the road as far as its edge. This is an impressive sight of sulphur fumes emanating. Decline in all 12 craters of volcanoes is only possible with the help of an experienced guide, due to the presence of Asphyxiating in certain installations.
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