- Lake Toba
Lake Toba was formed due to volcanic eruptions that spewed 2,800 km cubic of eruption material, thus making the crater that gradually filled with water into a lake and the middle of Lake Toba there is an island called Samosir. This island has several villages with extraordinary natural attractions, such as mountains and waterfalls.
Samosir Island and Lake Toba are the heart and home of the Batak Tribe. Other tourist activities on Lake Toba that you can do include going around the village of Tuktuk Siadong-Adong, visiting historical sites (Tomb of Raja Sidabutar), seeing local people planting rice, and seeing people’s homes with Batak Gorga.
- Borobudur Temple
Boro means “the monastery complex” and Budur means “above”. Sir Thomas Raffles was the first person to “introduce” Borobudur to the world, in 1814. Because of its grandeur, the temple which was built in the 8th century has been designated by UNESCO as one of the world’s cultural heritages.
Borobudur Temple was built during the reign of the Syailendra Dynasty. The stupa-shaped temple was founded by Mahayana Buddhists. It is estimated that the Borobudur temple was built between 760 and 830 AD. The building process is estimated to have taken between 75 to 100 years. The new Borobudur Temple was 100% completed during the reign of King Samaratungga in 825 AD.
Borobudur Temple restoration efforts were carried out twice. The first restoration was by the Dutch East Indies government, under the leadership of Th. van Erp between 1907-1911. The target of restoration at that time was the Arupadhatu, which is the top of the temple consisting of three round terraces and the central stupa. The second restoration was carried out in 1975-1983 by the Indonesian government in collaboration with the United Nations organization for education, science, and culture, UNESCO.
- Prambanan Temple
Prambanan is the Most Beautiful and Graceful Hindu Temple in Indonesia. Located not far from the Buddhist Borobudur temple, the proximity of the two temples tells us that on Java, Buddhism and Hinduism lived peacefully next to one another. Prambanan is a magnificent spectacle and an icon of Indonesia’s cultural heritage. The temples at Prambanan were built in the 9th century and is known locally as Roro Jonggrang, coming from the legend of the ‘slender virgin’.
The biggest temple is dedicated to Shiva – the destroyer, and the two smaller ones which sit on its right and left are dedicated to Brahma, the creator, and Wisnhu, the sustainer. The tallest temple of Prambanan is a staggering 47 meters high. Its peak visible from far away and rises high above the ruins of the other temples.
After hundreds of years of neglect, the Prambanan temple was rediscovered by CA Lons, a Dutchman, in 1733. Since then, this temple has been revitalized and today is widely regarded as the most beautiful and graceful Hindu temple in Indonesia. The grandeur, complexity, and integrated architectural concept of Prambanan makes this a truly amazing structure. As a unique cultural and architectural marvel, Prambanan was declared a World Heritage site in 1991 by UNESCO.
- Bintan Island
As the largest island in the Riau Island, Bintan is the perfect heavenly getaway for leisure and adventure seekers. Best known for its high-end resorts, world-class golf courses, and magnificent coastal beauty. In recent years, Bintan has also become a world-class Sport-Tourism destination attracting thousands around the world to compete in its marathons, triathlons, extreme sports and golf challenges. The Bintan Resorts have been a home for the world-renowned yearly Triathlon in the past years.
- Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park is the only conservation area in Indonesia that has a 10 km sea of sand called Tengger, from which four new volcanic cones have emerged. Those volcanic cones are Mount Batok (2,470 m), Mount Kursi (2,581 m), Mount Watangan (2,661 m), and Mount Widodaren (2,650 m). However, Mount Bromo is still the only one that is active. Temperatures at the top of Mount Bromo range about 5-18 degrees Celsius. Heading south of the park is a rolling upland plateau divided by valleys and decorated with several scenic lakes reaching to the foot of Mount Semeru.
- Labuan Bajo
Tourist destinations in Labuan Bajo, East Nusa Tenggara, present extraordinary natural attractions, attractive natural landscapes, special coastlines, and unbeatable panoramas.
Labuan Bajo is a small port used as an entry point if you visit Komodo Island. It is located on the western tip of Flores, East Nusa Tenggara region. Of course, the view is no less beautiful than Komodo Island because, when sunset comes, the colour of the sky turns orange. The sun that begins to set will create silhouettes of small islands close to the harbour.
