Jakarta - Indonesia Travel Guide

Jakarta Indonesia Travel Guide :

If you're currently in Jakarta, And being confused where have to go and do anything interesting activities you can do in this capital city of Indonesia. So we hope that this article will be enough to help you in finding information about interesting sights in this city, In this article also we will guide you in finding a popular tourist destination in Jakarta, The hotel search with the best prices in Jakarta Up to find a place where you can both booking flight tickets to Jakarta. Which we summarized in an article entitled: Jakarta - Indonesia Travel Guide " Enjoy..."!

Where have to go in Jakarta ?

Where have to go for traveling in Jakarta will be a big question for those of you who never visit this city before, Although Jakarta is a city with a high level of activity, But you would also be able to find interesting places to visit here. Jakarta is a city with the largest business and government center for Indonesia, But in spite of it all Jakarta also has some interesting tourist destination that you have encountered when trying to vacation in this city. Some time ago the admin has written about some of the most popular tourist spots frequented and most visited by local and foreign tourists in Jakarta, Among the Ancol Dreamland and the Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands). But this article is more general, because we will guide you in providing information about popular tourist attractions in Jakarta, aim to stay in Jakarta and where to book a flight ticket with  Jakarta destination.

The following are some of the tourist spots frequented by tourists and the most popular in Jakarta, In addition to the two places that we have written above earlier :

1. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah ( TMII )  >>>Read More>>>
2.  Jakarta National Monument ( Monas )  >>>Read More>>>
3.  Ragunan Zoo Jakarta  >>>Read More>>>

Jakarta National Monument

Ragunan Zoo - Jakarta ( Image source : Karolusdanar.wordpress.com )

Those are some famous tourist spots, popular, interesting and much visited by tourists. Now we will discuss another question that is frequently asked by tourists who want to visit the popular tourist attractions in Jakarta, and the question is

Where have to stay in Jakarta ?

This is a question frequently asked by those who have never come to Jakarta before, That's why we created this article with the aim to assist and facilitate you in searching hotels in Jakarta according to the location you want to go. Please visit the following link to find out the answer, Because each question below will take you to find the answers as you need.

• Where have to stay near Taman Mini Indonesia Indah ?
• Cheap hotel to stay near Taman Mini Indonesia Indah ?
• Luxury hotel to stay near Taman Mini Indonesia Indah ?
• Where have to stay near Jakarta National Monument ( Monas ) ?
• Cheap hotel to stay near Jakarta National Monument  ?
• Luxury hotel to stay near Jakarta National Monument ?
• Where have to stay near Ragunan Zoo Jakarta ?
• Cheap hotel to stay near Jakarta Ragunan Zoo ?
• Luxury hotel to stay near Ragunan Zoo Jakarta ?

We hope Booking.com link we provide above can help you find the answers you're looking for about hotel information in Jakarta, For those of you who want to do a hotels search in general of other region  in the city of Jakarta "Perhaps the following link this will be quite helpful "

Book a flight to Jakarta :

To book a flight ticket to Jakarta from where you are now, I have the best solution for those of you who want to see the difference in price from a few different airlines. Simultaneously you will be able to easily search for flight tickets to Jakarta, with the lowest price you can find. You can also search for airline tickets to the destination of other regions in Indonesia, up to almost the whole world online by utilizing the services of Wego.com. You can start searching flight tickets to Jakarta or elsewhere Here

Hopefully this guidance in finding tourist attractions, hotels and airline tickets in and to Jakarta, Can help a lot of people " thank you for your visit and see you again  in our next articles "

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Ragunan Zoo - Where have to travel in Jakarta

Ragunan Zoo - Where have to travel in Jakarta :

Of course the information about the tourist attractions in Jakarta will be needed by you, Especially if you will be visiting Jakarta. In our previous articles, We have written several sights worth visiting in Jakarta. Some of the interesting places are: National Monument, TMII , The Thousand Islands. and Ancol Dreamland Because some of the famous tourist spots in Jakarta is the most popular tourist attractions and is most visited by many tourists, And this time we will invite you to visit one of the zoos that exist in the area of south  Jakarta. Ragunan zoo was our next destination, so ... Happy reading  !

Ragunan Zoo ( Image source : id.wikipedia.org)

Travel to Ragunan Zoo in South Jakarta - Travelling at the weekend with family, relatives, friends or the people closest to you is a nice thing to do, Ragunan Zoo has a lot of species and specimens of animals that you can see, looking at the animals and plants is a real pleasure people who love it, Feeding on animals is an entertainment for those who like the animals, And  Ragunan Zoo which located in south Jakarta is the perfect place for those who love animals, At the zoo, there are approximately 295 species and 4040 specimens of animals , Although the first Ragunan was closed about three weeks since September 19, 2005 for most of the animals in which there was infected with bird flu, Avian flu issue at that time reported in the media. But once considered safe so Ragunan Zoo then reopened on October 11.


Ragunan Zoo is the first zoo in Indonesia. which was established in 1864 under the name En Dierentuin Planten meaningful "Plants and Zoo." which is located on 10 hectares of land in Cikini area, Central Jakarta, which is the provision of a famous Indonesian painter Raden Saleh. At that time, Planten En Dierentuin managed by the Association of Compassionate Flora and Fauna Batavia incorporated in Culturule Planten Vereniging en Dierentuin at Batavia.

Image source : Karolusdanar.wordpress.com

In 1949, The Planten En Dierentuin name was changed become Cikini Zoo. Then in 1969 moved to the area of Ragunan south Jakarta in 1964. Invite your loved ones to visit this place to find the other side of a different experience when visiting tourist attractions in Jakarta.

Where have to stay near Ragunan Zoo - Jakarta ?

Where is the place to stay, cheap hotels to luxury hotels that are located near the Ragunan zoo ?, It would be a big question for those of you who will visit this zoo. Writeforlombok.com will provide a solution for you, So you do not have to visit a lot of website just for that purpose. Because we have summarized it into one for you, If you are interested in visiting this place then you can start your hotel search near Ragunan Zoo by visiting the link below :

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And we are really hope our article this time which we gave the title : Ragunan Zoo - Where have to travel in Jakarta. It can be useful for tourists who want to visit and spend their holiday time with beloved family on vacation in  Jakarta. Thank you for your visit along Writeforlombok.com " And see you again in our next articles "

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Jakarta National Monument - Interesting place to visit

Jakarta National Monument - Interesting place to visit :

Hallo .. Now we are still in the area of Jakarta, On our previous occasions we have written about some other famous sights, Popular and much visited by tourists who visited Jakarta for vacation.  These places are : Ancol Dreamland, Kepulauan Seribu, and Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, And this time we will invite you to visit the tourist spots frequented by tourists which are were in the center of Jakarta. These attractions are the National Monument in Jakarta is often called Monas, Please refer to the following article to know more about this place

Founded during the reign of the first President of Indonesia, Namely Soekarno on 17-Aug-1961, This National Monument is given a crown of flames covered with sheets of gold that symbolizes the fighting spirit burning like fire burning. The National Monument is located right in the center of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta. Monuments and museums are open every day starting at 8:00 to 15:00 pm. Every Monday, the last week will be closed to the public once a month.

A monument that has a history and symbolizes the spirit of struggle, Which now is become a popular tourist spot in the city center of Jakarta, National Monument (Monas) has been spread throughout Indonesia, And we think you all know for sure. Inside are reliefs and carvings as well as the historic National History Museum and Independence Space, You can also enjoy the beauty of the city from the the top of Monas by using elevators or lifts which are available at the National Monument located on the south side door that will bring the visitors to the top court measuring 11 x 11 meters with a height of 115 meters above the ground. These lifts can be used only by the capacity of 11 people in a single transport.


At the top court can only accommodate about 50 people, And there is a pair of binoculars to see the sights of Jakarta in closer. At around the elevators there is an emergency staircase made ​​of iron. From the top of Monas monument, visitors can enjoy the spectacular views across the city of Jakarta. When the weather is sunny with no smog, In the south side we will see the view of  Mount Salak in Bogor district, West Java, In the north stretches the high seas with small islands.

Where have to stay near Jakarta National Monument ?

For those of you who want to fill a vacation in Jakarta to visit the monument, of course the question of where to stay in this place will be present in your head. To that end we have set up a link that will help and guide you in finding accommodation in the area of ​​Jakarta is easy, because we want to provide the best solution for tourists who want to visit Jakarta and other tourist spots in Indonesia. To see a list of hotels that are not far from this monument, please directly visit the following link :

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That is what can we present to you this time in our article entitled : Jakarta National Monument - Interesting place to visit in Jakarta, We sincerely hope that this article will help you find all kinds of questions related to holiday destinations in the city. "Thank you for your visit to this blog, And see you again in our other articles"

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Taman Mini Indonesia Indah - Jakarta destination

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah - Jakarta destination :

Is a tourist culture theme park  of Indonesia which located in East Jakarta. Park The area has approximately 150 hectares or 1.5 square kilometers and located at coordinates 6 ° 18'6.8 "latitude, 106 ° 53'47.2" E. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is a summary of Indonesian culture, Which includes many aspects of the daily life of the entire people of Indonesia in 26 provinces (1975) are displayed in a pavilion area of traditional architecture, And also displays a variety of fashions, Dances and traditions of the region. In addition, In the middle 0f this park there is a Taman Mini Indonesia Indah lake depicting a miniature archipelago of Indonesia, A cable car, A variety of museums, And Keong Mas IMAX Theatre and Tanah Airku Theatre ), Various tourist facilities makes Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) as one of the leading tourist attractions in the capital city of Jakarta.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah Review

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is a tourist spot that is very broad and could make you tired if you walk around it without a motor vehicle, Here you can find lots of interesting things to see and you will feel like have been around the archipelago, Because TMII is a miniature of the State of Indonesia, In this park there are also several museums such as :

• Museum of Indonesia
• Purna Bhakti Pertiwi Museum
• Indonesian Stamp Museum
• Indonesian Soldier Museum
• Heritage Museum ( Pusaka Museum )
• Komodo and reptile park museum
• Timor Timur Museum
• Transportation Museum
• Sport Museum and there more other Museums in this park

In addition the Museums you can also find  the religious buildings that symbolize religions embraced by the people of Indonesia such as :

1. Diponegoro Mosque
2. Catholic Church of Santa Catharina
3. Protestant Church Hallelujah
4. Penataran Kertabhumi
5. Vihara Arya  Arama Dwipa
6. Sasana Adirasa Pangeran Samber Nyawa
7. And  Kong Miao Confucius Temple

Some Recreation facilities are also available in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, And the following are list of recreation available in this park :

• Indonesia Children Palace 
• Cable car 
• Swan Boat Arsipel Indonesia 
• Among Putro Park 
• Ria Atmaja Park
• Tourism Village and
• Snow Bay Swimming pool 

Review of Indonesia Children Palace of TMII

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII) really a tourist spot that is spacious and charming, and gives plenty of options for those who want to enjoy a vacation, especially in Jakarta. What do you think ? Will you visit this one of the most famous and popular tourist spots of Jakarta, Wait.." Maybe you need a accommodation information as a place to stay near Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. ". If so then you can try your hotel search below :

Hopefully our article about : Taman Mini Indonesia Indah - Jakarta destination this time will be useful for those of you who plan to visit Jakarta as one of a travel destination in Asia, Why not..! Search your flight to Jakarta Here,  To visit this charming Park. " Thank you for visiting this blog"

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Kepulauan Seribu tourism ( Thousand islands ) - Jakarta tourist attractions

Kepulauan Seribu tourism ( Thousand islands ) - Jakarta tourist attractions :

Hello ... welcome back on Writeforlombok.com, Still in the area of ​​Jakarta. Where the previous admin has written about other interesting tourist spots in Jakarta : Ancol Dreamland, This time we will invite you to visit the Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands). Kepulauan Seribu was included in the area of ​​Jakarta, where consists of many islands with stunning natural beauty. Underwater beauty is always interesting to visit, beaches and panoramic beauty of nature that makes the eyes do not get tired of looking at beauty.


Some destinations are frequented by tourists in the Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) is the Pramuka Island, Tidung Island, Harapan Island, and Pari Island.There are many inns and homestays there for rent with varying prices. If you just want to take electives such as resorts in Kepulauan Seribu, The islands that you must visit is the Putri Island ( Princess island ), Bidadari island (Angel Island), Bira Island and Macan island ( Tiger Island ).

Kepulauan Seribu

Putri Island

As one beach destination in Jakarta, which demand a lot of residents of the capital, the Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands) provide good facilities for a family to stay. If you are interested in a snorkel or diving there, Then you have to go to the island of Sepa and Pramuka Island. On both islands, the dive center is available to you.

Bidadari Island

Bira Island

To be able to get to the Kepulauan Seribu (Thousand Islands), You can go from several ports in Jakarta, Such as the Marina Ancol, Muara Angke Kali Adem, or the port of Muara Saban in Tangerang. But should you have a specific place you want to target in the Thousand Islands, such Pramuka or Tidung Island, and others.

Harapan Island

Macan Island

Pari island

As an illustration, if you are through Kali adem, then of Kali Adem towards Lancang Island will be charged the transportation of IDR 43.000 per person, using fast boats catamaran and takes about 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. For the purpose of the same island, if you go through the port of Muara Saban then cost about IDR 10.000 to IDR 20.000, using a wooden ship. If through the Marina Ancol, cost about IDR 150.000, with a record only if the number of passengers enough.You need to know, there are many available travel packages to the Thousand Islands that you can choose. Of course, if the group will be more exciting. Travel packages to beach resorts in the Thousand Islands in general includes room rental, bike tours, barbecue, and so on. You can opt for this.

Of course, a vacation to Jakarta also will not make you saturate when visiting Kepulauan Seribu - Jakarta, If you want to find a hotel as a place to stay you can use booking.com services by following the links below :

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Ancol - Jakarta most visited tourist destination

Ancol - Jakarta most visited tourist destination :

If you are on vacation in Indonesia, then Jakarta is the name that will be frequently heard. Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia which has thousands of islands with a very ethnically and culturally diverse, If Jakarta is your goal as a transit or other purposes, then you should know where the most popular tourist spots in this Indonesia's capital city. Some time ago, Admin has written about some of the Famous tourist spots in Bandung that most visited by domestic and foreign tourists, now we're heading to popular tourist attractions in Jakarta. "Happy reading"

Did you know that Jakarta is not always synonymous with the noise city  and traffic jams, Here there are also attractions of beaches that are popular for the citizens of the capital. This is due to the close distance factor, low cost, and the availability of a narrow time made ​​many people of the capital to go to the Jakarta beach tourist attractions, Such as Ancol and Pulau Seribu ( Mean Thousand Island ), This two beach destinations are the most famous beach destination and popular in the city.


Jakarta is the center of state government, as well as a business center in Indonesia. However, the great potential of eco-tourism, Jakarta has become a serious concern of local governments. Besides beaches, there are many more interesting places in Jakarta that should be explored.

Most visited and popular beach tourism in Jakarta :

For those of you who want to go enjoy the beach resort in Jakarta, then here are some tourist attractions in Jakarta beaches that you can choose. These sights are the most popular in Jakarta, many families love the destinations below to spend the holidays with children. Some shore excursions we would write the following also become tourist attractions in Jakarta that young people are very interested.

Tourism of Ancol Dreamland :

Taman Impian Jaya Ancol ( Ancol Dreamland ) tourist attractions in Jakarta is the most favorite for the people of the capital. When the holidays arrive, unimaginable how crowded the visitors who crowded tourist area of ​​Ancol. Ancol can be regarded as tourist attractions of the people, especially the citizens of Jakarta. The location was close and easy access makes a lot of families come to one of Jakarta's tourist beaches for recreation, play, and relax.

Not only the people of Jakarta,  Many Indonesian travelers who have visited Ancol. Ancol is a tourist place in the open space, there are many entertainment facilities, such as the World Fantasy, Dolphins, Underwater World, and others. Ancol has been a favorite tourist destination for children in Jakarta. Ancol has also become a very popular tourist destination and interest young people in Jakarta.The price of admission to Ancol is not expensive, ranging from IDR 250,000 to 300,000 per person. If you want to enjoy a variety of entertainment and a lot of games in Ancol, you should have arrived in the morning and not at the time of the weekend  if you don't want the busy nuance. But, you decide.

If you want to try a variety of games at Sea World, Fantasy World (Dufan), Venues Ocean, and so on, then you have to pay admission of the playing area. Each of these rides have a separate admission fee. Ancol Beach can be said it is not clean and clear due to the negligence of visitors keep clean and natural pollution challenge facing the Jakarta Metropolitan city itself. However, the view of the beach in Ancol area is very pleasant, especially if you while dining in the restaurants that is widely available in the coastal tourist areas in Jakarta. Do not worry, plenty of choice of restaurants from cheap to expensive price. And now maybe you have some questions about :

• Where have to stay around and near Ancol Dreamland - Jakarta ?
• Cheap accommodations or hotel near Ancol Dreamland  ?
• Luxury accommodation or hotel near Ancol Dreamland  ?
• Recommended places or hotel to stay near Ancol Dreamland ?

To answer the questions above, Admin has prepared a special link for you to facilitate the search to easily find the cheap hotels or inns that are around Ancol. You will easily do a search using the services of Booking.com, To start a search, Please follow the link below :

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This is Writeforlombok first post  about tourist attractions in Jakarta - Indonesia, we will write the other tourist attractions in Jakarta. Hopefully our writing about Ancol Dreamland will be able to make you interested to visit this place, This article which titled : Ancol, Jakarta most visited tourist destination  end here. "I'll see you again on our next articles"

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Ciwidey white crater - Bandung tourist spots

Ciwidey white crater  ( Kawah Putih Ciwidey ) is a very interesting attractions to visit in Bandung West Java, in the form of an attraction origin lake formed from the eruption of Mount Patuha. Why this place named white crater  ?? .., because soil which is mixed with sulfur in the white color affecting thus region caused the color of water contained in the lake also greenish white. One of the uniqueness of this tour is a change in the color of the water is in the lake changed accordingly. Make your holiday season more memorable weekend with the family by visiting these tourist sites. This place is perfect to restore peace of mind after  perform strenuous activities and thoughts. To read our previous articles about other interest tourist places in Bandung, You can read about Dago waterfall and Mount Tangkuban Perahu

Where is the Ciwidey white crater is located ?

Traveled towards Ciwidey White Crater of Bandung, which became one of the most popular tourist destinations in Bandung can give travelers an unforgettable experience. Ciwidey white crater located on Soreang Ciwidey street which is about 25 km from Bandung regency, West Java.  Access to Ciwidey white crater tourist attraction  is fairly easy to be implemented using a variety of transport media, You can be reached using public transport or private vehicles using two-wheeled or four-wheeled.

How to get there ?

Many roads to get to one of the tourist attractions in this south Bandung. For you who want to visit by private vehicle can take an alternative route to get to the sights of white crater through Buah Batu toll - Bojongsoang - Dayeuhkolot - Banjaran Soreang Ciwidey. More details about another way or alternative way that you can choose to go to the White Crater of Bandung you can ask the locals, because a lot of options that you can take to go to this location.

The charming natural beauty that is owned by Ciwidey White Crater - Bandung can attract many domestic and international travelers. Most of the tourist group visiting this tourist spots for the holidays. In the Ciwidey white crater of Bandung usually the traveler prefer to use the travel services . In addition to saving time and cost savings travelers no longer need to feel dizzy with driving directions to the location of white Ciwidey crater tourist attraction .

Where to stay near Ciwidey white crater - Bandung tourist spots ?

Probably many questions in your head right now about : The recommended hotel to stay near the white crater, Best hotel near white crater, Highlight hotel to stay near the Ciwidey white crater or other questions that maybe you want to ask to complete your holiday atmosphere during visiting this tourist spot. To make it easier we will provide a online hotel room reservation that provided by Booking.com site, So.. It's will be easy to compare and to find the best place to stay that will match to your budget that you want to spend for traveling in Bandung - Indonesia. To discover the hotels near this place you can follow the link below :

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Other Landmark of Bandung :

Siliwangi Stadium   |   Saint Boromeus Hospital
Bandung Lautan Api Square |  Sentosa Bandung International Hospital
Pasar Induk Caringin    |    Adventist Hostpital
Bandung Indah Plaza   |   Bandung Cathedral
Geological Museum of Bandung   |   Main Post Office
Bandung Institute of Technology   |   Cikudapateuh Train Station
Perjuangan Monument   |   Paris van Java Mall
Pendidikan University   |   Rumah Mode Factory Outlet
Cimahi Station    |   Bandung Supermall
Barli Museum   |   Istana Plaza Mall
Saung Angklung Udjo   |   Bandung Trade Center
Karang Setra Swimming Complex    |  Cibaduyut Trade Center
Cihampelas Walk    |    Bandung Postal Museum
Braga City Walk    |     Dago Pakar
Kartika Sari Dago   |   Riau Street
Rumah Sosis di Bandung   |   Ciroyom Station
Pasar Baru Bandung    |   Andir Station
Gedung Sate    |    Cimindi Station
Kawah Putih Crater   |   Leuwi Panjang Bus Terminal
Bandung Zoo     |    Rumentang Siang
Parahyangan University   |   Parahyangan Plaza
Maranatha University    |    King's Shopping Center
Padjadjaran University    |   Kebon Kelapa International Trade Center
Dago Indah Golf Course    |   Cicaheum Bus Terminal
Mountain View Golf Course   |   Sri Baduga Museum
Merdeka Building    |   Merdeka Palace
Landmark Building    |    Bandung Train Station
Bandung Grand Mosque  |   Stasiun Hall Bus Terminal
Villa Isola     |    West Java Cultural Park

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Mount Tangkuban Perahu - Bandung tourist destination

It's been quite long since disappeared, Writeforlombok back to provide world travel information for travelers around the world. Still in the area of ​​Bandung - Indonesia, If in the previous article we have written about : Dago Waterfall - Bandung tourist attractions, Now we will invite you to visit one of the well-known tourist areas in Indonesia. This tourist spot is always crowded visited by tourists both local and from abroad, this place is called Tangkuban Perahu. If you visit London, It would be less complete if it has not visited this place.

This beautiful mountain called Tangkuban Perahu, Indeed when viewed from a distance very similar to the overturned boat. According to legend Sundanese people, this is the legacy of Sangkuriang. To reach Tangkuban Perahu, very easy. You can use a car, motorbike or public transport. Tourist region Tangkuban Perahu ( Perahu means boat ) position is in the north of Bandung, precisely in Lembang Cikole.

How to go to Mount Tangkuban Perahu ?

To go there, from Bandung city we travel about 7 km to Lembang, A milk town with a cool atmosphere. Rivals take the path to the north or towards Subang about 7 miles again, well fitting in Cikole, or the cusp of the border pass between Bandung - Subang there are directions to leftward toward the Tangkuban Perahu. There is a clear signposts indicating the direction of Tangkuban Perahu. From this junction point, we are going through climbing and winding road about 3-4 km in the direction of the summit by entering into the pine and shrubs forest. Along the way we often accompanied by cold haze, Especially in the rainy season, adding to the romantic atmosphere if you are traveling with someone who you love.

What interesting to see around Mount Tangkuban Perahu - Bandung ?

After going through the drive up, we will enter the crater area of Tangkuban Perahu. Where we'll find a scenic beauty of the Tangkuban Perahu crater which is very famous and legendary. We could walk and take photos in a beautiful suburb crater while occasionally enjoying the smell of sulfur on the wind. So do not forget to bring your camera, To capture some of the images on this site.

Bala-Bala

If we continue the journey, Then we will later encounter a series of stalls for souvenirs and typical food of Bandung. Because around this place you will find a few places that sell Bandung traditional foods, One of the foods are quite popular with the local population was Bala-Bala. If you are curious and want to try the taste of Bandung typical foods, you can come to some of Bandung tourist attractions or by visiting Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

Where to stay near Tangkuban Perahu - Bandung ?

If you surround the crater on foot, probably time that you will spend approximately one hour. The tourist areas will normally closed in the afternoon, you'd better visit it in the morning. Plan your holiday to Bandung to see a list of  Bandung hotels Here :

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Are you looking for hotel in other famous landmark in Bandung, If so... Find it by following the link that served by Booking.com below :

• Siliwangi Stadium   |   Saint Boromeus Hospital
• Bandung Lautan Api Square |  Sentosa Bandung International Hospital
• Pasar Induk Caringin    |    Adventist Hostpital
• Bandung Indah Plaza   |   Bandung Cathedral
• Geological Museum of Bandung   |   Main Post Office
• Bandung Institute of Technology   |   Cikudapateuh Train Station
• Perjuangan Monument   |   Paris van Java Mall
• Pendidikan University   |   Rumah Mode Factory Outlet
• Cimahi Station    |   Bandung Supermall
• Barli Museum   |   Istana Plaza Mall
• Saung Angklung Udjo   |   Bandung Trade Center
• Karang Setra Swimming Complex    |  Cibaduyut Trade Center
• Cihampelas Walk    |    Bandung Postal Museum
• Braga City Walk    |     Dago Pakar
• Kartika Sari Dago   |   Riau Street
• Rumah Sosis di Bandung   |   Ciroyom Station
• Pasar Baru Bandung    |   Andir Station
• Gedung Sate    |    Cimindi Station
• Kawah Putih Crater   |   Leuwi Panjang Bus Terminal
• Bandung Zoo     |    Rumentang Siang
• Parahyangan University   |   Parahyangan Plaza
• Maranatha University    |    King's Shopping Center
• Padjadjaran University    |   Kebon Kelapa International Trade Center
• Dago Indah Golf Course    |   Cicaheum Bus Terminal
• Mountain View Golf Course   |   Sri Baduga Museum
• Merdeka Building    |   Merdeka Palace
• Landmark Building    |    Bandung Train Station
• Bandung Grand Mosque  |   Stasiun Hall Bus Terminal
• Villa Isola     |    West Java Cultural Park

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Dago Waterfall - Highlight Bandung tourist destinations

Dago waterfall - Highlight Bandung tourist destinations :

If your mind is currently looking for interesting places to visit in the tourist area of Bandung, then one of the places that we can recommend to you is Dago waterfall. Previously we have written about the interesting sights in North Sumatra and West Sumatra, which may be useful for those of you who want to visit Sumatra as your next vacation destination. This time we will invite you to visit one of the places of interest in Bandung - Indonesia.  Dago waterfall is a waterfall attractions in Bandung which has a height of about 12 meters of water, and is at an altitude of about 800 meters above sea level. The formation of this waterfall originating from streams flowing from Maribaya Cikapundung and entered the city of Bandung. 

Due to a hidden location, and is located within the hills of Dago which is still included in the area of ​​Forest Park Ir H Juanda, Bandung, and the lack of tourism promotion makes this waterfall fewer and fewer visitors. Nevertheless tourist Dago waterfall trace the history of the Kingdom of Thailand. Not far from the waterfall, there are two inscriptions slate historical legacy in 1818 AD According to the interpretation of the historian, the two inscriptions are relics of King Rama V or King Rama VII and King Chulalonkorn or Pradjathipok Pharaminthara originating from dynasty Chakri and've been to Dago waterfall.

Currently Dago waterfall tourist state has undergone many changes, one of which is the condition of the river water is turbid and brownish in color and also have started a lot of garbage that pollutes streams. This happens due to the many settlements that are above the waterfall as well as the increasing number of processing factories that cause forest that used to serve as a protective natural ecosystems are increasingly eroded.

Where  Dago waterfall is located ?

Dago waterfall located in Dago Village, Coblong district. Bandung, West Java, Java Island, Indonesia. Located about 8 km from the city center towards the north of Bandung. For you who want to travel to the area of ​​Dago waterfall there are two alternative roads that you can take. Can pass across the road or pass through Terminal Dago Taman Budaya Ganesha or Dago Tea House which is located at Jl, Ir. Juanda. In the second way you can only use two-wheeled vehicles or on foot.

If you take the route from Terminal Dago, then enter the path that measuring one meter, after you take the time roughly about half a km from the main road. The roads have been concreted and neat enough so it will be more comfortable to pass. For those who bring their own vehicle can be parked in the parking lot Cultural Park and then you still have to pass the path to the stairs are quite steep decline.

One hundred meters before reaching the waterfall, you will see a signpost that written the name of Dago waterfall which is nearly chipped already. Not far from the gate there is a courtyard that is wide enough for bike parking. From this parking lot, there is a bridge spanning the River Cikapundun and connect the left and right sides of the rocky rapids made ​​of black andesite, it is the top of the waterfall Dago.

To be able to reach the bottom of the waterfall trip was continued by foot through the derivative of stairs made ​​of concrete, steeper and smoother than ever with fences that are no longer intact and there was an iron grip. Once you down the stairs about 100 feet longer then you will get the location of the waterfall is located.

In the area around the waterfall there is a stall and also two buildings that serves as a resting place. The seating is made ​​of concrete has also been put in the park. Unfortunately if you want to reach this waterfall will not encounter signage, so you have to ask a lot of people around the waterfall.

Where have to stay around Dago waterfall ?

We found some hotels that have registered on the site Booking.com, So you will easily book hotels in other Bandung area after visiting the link of some of the existing list of hotels in Dago as listed below :

Or you can find your hotel directly by following landmark link in some famous tourist area in Bandung as below :

• Siliwangi Stadium   |   Saint Boromeus Hospital
• Bandung Lautan Api Square |  Sentosa Bandung International Hospital
• Pasar Induk Caringin    |    Adventist Hostpital
• Bandung Indah Plaza   |   Bandung Cathedral
• Geological Museum of Bandung   |   Main Post Office
• Bandung Institute of Technology   |   Cikudapateuh Train Station
• Perjuangan Monument   |   Paris van Java Mall
• Pendidikan University   |   Rumah Mode Factory Outlet
• Cimahi Station    |   Bandung Supermall
• Barli Museum   |   Istana Plaza Mall
• Saung Angklung Udjo   |   Bandung Trade Center
• Karang Setra Swimming Complex    |  Cibaduyut Trade Center
• Cihampelas Walk    |    Bandung Postal Museum
• Braga City Walk    |     Dago Pakar
• Kartika Sari Dago   |   Riau Street
• Rumah Sosis di Bandung   |   Ciroyom Station
• Pasar Baru Bandung    |   Andir Station
• Gedung Sate    |    Cimindi Station
• Kawah Putih Crater   |   Leuwi Panjang Bus Terminal
• Bandung Zoo     |    Rumentang Siang
• Parahyangan University   |   Parahyangan Plaza
• Maranatha University    |    King's Shopping Center
• Padjadjaran University    |   Kebon Kelapa International Trade Center
• Dago Indah Golf Course    |   Cicaheum Bus Terminal
• Mountain View Golf Course   |   Sri Baduga Museum
• Merdeka Building    |   Merdeka Palace
• Landmark Building    |    Bandung Train Station
• Bandung Grand Mosque  |   Stasiun Hall Bus Terminal
• Villa Isola     |    West Java Cultural Park

Dago waterfall is one of the attractive tourist destinations to visit in Bandung - Indonesia, I hope that our article titled : Dago Waterfall - Highlight Bandung tourist attractions Can answer some questions you may have in your head at this time about the interest tourist attractions in Bandung to visit during a vacation in Bandung area. If your questions about : Where is the interesting tourist places to visit in Bandung, Where have to stay near Dago waterfall, Where is the recommended places to visit around Bandung for tourist or maybe your questions like highlight tourist places to visit in Bandung etc. Then we hope this article will answer that some questions " Happy holiday and Good luck "

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Highlights Mentawai Islands - West Sumatra

Highlights Mentawai islands - West Sumatra

Mentawai Islands in West Sumatra has the best surfing locations in Indonesia, In addition to Lombok  island which is already well-known in the world. Mentawai Islands is a district of the province of West Sumatra has some of the island such as: the island of Siberut, Sipora Island, North Pagai and South Pagai Island. The majority of the population of this district is the Mentawai tribe. Mentawai Islands is  affected by the Tsunami in 2010, But now it's restored to normal.

Mentawai Islands has a great potential in the field of tourism, especially nature tourism like beach tourism. The most famous of these islands are waves. Mentawai Islands is one of the best locations in Indonesia besides Bali and Lombok, and in Java (Plengkung Beach). Many tourists who come all the way from abroad to the Mentawai Islands is just to enjoy the ferocity of the waves on the beach Mentawai. Mentawai Islands have big waves because it is surrounded by the Indian Ocean. Are you interested in trying the ferocity of the waves in this place ?

For those of you who want to enjoy the beach with not so big waves waves, Try to visit the Siruso island. This beach has clean white sand beach with crystal clear sea water. You can swim with the family at this beach.

There are at least 40 points to surf in the Mentawai Islands which have a variety of challenging waves, even the most extreme point of entry in the category, and become one of favorite surf point for surfers. Surf locations among others located in the village of Bosua, Nyang Nyang Island that located at  Katurei village, Koroniki Island, Gulf Sibigeu, Gulf Sinakak and some other places. Waves in the Mentawai Islands has a height of about 4 to 5 meters.

How to go to Mentawai island ?

Foreign tourists, especially from Australia often commute to the Mentawai with limited access of transportation. the only access to the Mentawai district is currently  be done from the city of Padang (West Sumatra's capital), Namely through Minangkabau International Port or through a sea port of Bungus.

Here's the info cruise Padang - Mentawai :

1. Ambu - Ambu Ferry service

Ferry departs from the Port of Padang Bungus located in District Bungus sackcloth Bay with less mileage over a half hour of Pasar Raya Padang. From Minangkabau International Airport Airport you can hire a taxi between Rp 150,000 to Rp 200,000, - with a maximum distance of about one hour if through Jalan Padang By Pass notes no traffic.

Towards a port situated in the southern city of Padang is also able to use public transport or public transportation or use the services of a motorcycle with a driver from Pasar Raya Padang. Taxi can also be alternative modes of transportation to be from Padang to Port Bungus. Ticket prices of  Ambu-Ambu ships for economy class Rp 75,000, if hired mat additional charge of Rp 50,000. For a class that provides a transport ship mattresses ticket price of Rp 105,000. Meanwhile, for those of you who want to feel the pleasure of sailing with KM Ambu-Ambu could take an exclusive class with a rate of IDR 400,000. The price we get from several sources on the internet, price can change at any time.

Cruise itinerary of Ambu-Ambu Ferry :

• Padang - Sipora (Old Pejat) every Sunday at 20:00 pm 
• Padang - Sikakap every Tuesday at 20:00 pm 
• Padang - Siberut every day We at 20.00 pm

2 Boat Motor Gambolo 

Marine transportation Padang to Mentawai KMP Gambolo served since March 2013 with a payload capacity of 500 gross tons (GT). Ship worth Rp 260 billion, is a central government help with 149 beds with a capacity of up to 300 passengers.

Passenger Motor Ship (KMP) Gambolo addition to serving the Padang-Mentawai round-trip, also stopped at the four main islands in the Mentawai Islands, with the alternate shipping route schedule with the shipping schedule KMP.Ambu-Ambu above that previously has served the shipping Padang-Mentawai since many years.

In six days can alternate with the Ambu-Ambu so as to provide passenger service Padang-Mentawai for each day, except on Sunday. Gambolo boat made ​​with modern technology, especially the engine, as well as the strength of more than KMP Ambu-Ambu.

Gambolo Boat passenger service route to the four islands in the Mentawai Islands, unlike KMP-Ambu Ambu which only serve Padang-Padang - Tua Pejat and Sikakap. Operational KMP and KMP Ambu-Ambu Gambolo under ASDP Indonesia Ferry Branch Padang.

3. Sumber Rejeki Boat :

This ship departed from Muara Padang, not far from the bridge Siti Nurbaya or Padang Beach. Serve cruise ship Sumber Rejeki from Padang to Sipora every Friday at 20:00 pm. Ticket prices for the cruise ship Source Sustenance includes room Rp 125,000. While the economy class ticket fare is offered at Rp 105,000 without room and without any mattress. Now that's a glimpse of transportation access information from Padang to Mentawai. For long-distance shipping, many users who never go to the ship from Padang Mentawai recommend up-Ambu Ambu Motor Ship or Motor Vessel Gambolo. Then, when you plan to leave for the Mentawai ?

This ship departed from Muara Padang, not far from the Siti Nurbaya bridge or Padang Beach. Serve cruise Sumber Rejeki ship from Padang to Sipora every Friday at 20:00 pm. Ticket prices for the cruise ship Source Sustenance includes room IDR 125,000. While the economy class ticket fare is offered at IDR105,000 without room and without any mattress. Now that's a glimpse of transportation access information from Padang to Mentawai. For long-distance shipping, many ship users who usually go from Padang to Mentawai recommend using the Ambu-Ambu Motor Ship or Motor Vessel Gambolo. Then, when you plan to leave to Mentawai ?

Where have to stay around west Sumatra ?

Don't worry we have prepare the hotel link which served by Booking.com site, To start your hotel search around West Sumatra you can follow the link below :

That bit of information about tourist destinations in western Sumatra, Hope can provide benefits for those who want to visit the tourist area in Sumatra. We hope this paper can provide answers to some questions that you might ask, for example :

• Where to go in Sumatra ?
• What interesting in West Sumatra ?
• Where is the best places to surf in Sumatra ?
• Where to stay in West Sumatra ?
• Explanation about west Sumatra ?
• How to go to Menatwai - Sumatra ?

 And maybe lot of more questions in your head right now, Hopefully this post will answer that questions. This post which titled : Highlights Menatwai island - West Sumatra end here, See you in our next articles " Have a nice holiday and Good luck "

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