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Trenggalek, Calm and Beautiful Place

December 31st, 2009
Ngampiran Beach. Foto: fram4.static.flicker.com

Ngampiran Beach. Foto: fram4.static.flicker.com

Trenggalek is one place sited in East Java which has so many beautiful nature tourisms. There are Prigi Beach, Damas Beach, Ngampiran Beach and Karanggongso Beach. People can enjoy the climbing, craft industry and Tempe Manufacturer in this city.

Another interesting site is Lowo Cave which located in Watuagung village, about 28 km south east of the city. Lowo Cave as the biggest natural cave in South East Asia is surrounded by the teak forest. Inside the cave, we can find the stalactites and stalagmites along the 800 meters cave length. It is equipped with the bridges and lamps to help the visitors enjoy the wonder of the cave. |feedvillages.com|

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Puncak Bogor

December 29th, 2009
Puncak Bogor. Text & Foto bogortravelguide.com

Puncak Bogor. Text & Foto bogortravelguide.com

Puncak is the name of a highland located about 20 km southeast of Bogor. Positioned at about 1,500 m above sea-level, this area has a cool climate which makes it a popular holiday spot for Bogor as well as Jakarta residents. Its beautiful view and fresh air will rejuvenate your mind and relieve any stress accumulated during the daily life in the city.

Puncak has a long and winding road which used to be the main road connecting Jakarta and Bandung before Cipularang toll was established. Part of the region is under Bogor Regency and another under Cianjur Regency, with the border between the two regencies lies near the peak of the area. » Read more: Puncak Bogor

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Gorontalo, a Lovely Tourism Spot

December 28th, 2009
Ju Panggola

Ju Panggola. Foto www.hulondhalo.com

Gorontalo, located in Sulawesi Island has lovely nature tourism. This province is famous with the culture city which has various dance, music, tradition and legend. The beautiful Lahilote Beach can be found here. It is an interesting beach, located in Pohe sub-district which famous with the sole stone.

People believe that this sole stone exists because of the legend of a young man named Lahilote. Another site is in Kota Barat district, the highland Ju Panggola graveyard. In this area, people can find the village tourism spot which has been visited by both foreign tourists and domestic tourists.

Once you visit it, you will never forget it. Don’t forget to bring the beautiful souvenir ‘Krawang Embroidery’.|feedvillages.com|

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Batu, City A Millions Beauty

December 27th, 2009
Mount Panderman. Foto: media.photobucket.com/image/panderman/zhongliang_19/indo_skyscrapers/panderman.jpg

Mount Panderman. Foto: media.photobucket.com/image/panderman/zhongliang_19/indo_skyscrapers/panderman.jpg

East Java, one of the provinces in Indonesia, has a beautiful tourism place called Batu. It is located in 800 meters above sea level and surrounded by mountains, that makes this place has a cold temperature 15 –25oC (59-77oF). It is famous with the potential agro tourisms such as garlic, vegetables and fruits, apple is the most popular one.

Cangar is one option of tourism spot which has a nice warm pool. If the visitors want to travel with great experiences, we can enjoy the mountain tour, such as Mount Panderman, Mount Arjuno and Mount Banyak, providing the fresh air for us. |feedsvillages.com|

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Hydro Travel in Purwakarta

December 26th, 2009
Jatiluhur. Foto www.jatiluhur.net

Jatiluhur. Foto www.jatiluhur.net

Purwakarta is one of the districts in West Java which has nice nature tourist resorts. The famous one is Jatiluhur resort, a beautiful lake with water power plant which produces electricity and irrigation water. The government has developed the tourist resorts such as golf yard, grass track, tourist village and the most attractive is fish cultivation.

Another scenic lake is Cirata Lake tourist resort which also provided with a hydro power plant. It is surrounded by the agro business, fishing spot, village tourism and area of cultivations. With the wonderful nature scenery, it is a great tourism spot to be visited. |feedvillages.com|

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Cilember Waterfall

December 25th, 2009

Cilember Waterfall. Foto & Text www.bestindonesiaislands.com/

Cilember Waterfall. Foto & Text www.bestindonesiaislands.com/

Cilember Waterfall was located in the Cisarua area, Puncak, Bogor, Java Island, Indonesia. With the height 800 meters above sea level, the green and cool atmosphere at once welcomed you in this tourist attraction. Might not worry, because the manager’s side has provided the guidance of the road that will help tourist. The place of the favorite of many visitors was to visit the waterfall or “curug”.

Tourist will see the Butterfly Garden Conservation; a building had the shape of the turret of the giant’s net. When wanting to enter this place, the ticket was sold with the price Rp 5.000,-. Here was the place of the butterfly cultivated. There was the official who will explain the process of the butterfly metamorphosis, showed the egg, the caterpillar and the available chrysalis in this conservation garden. The official in a friendly manner also explained the butterfly kind from the available caterpillar as well as answered various questions that were put forward by the visitor. » Read more: Cilember Waterfall

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Kediri, a Historical Value in Java

December 25th, 2009
Dolo Waterfall. Foto images.simasa.multiply.com

Dolo Waterfall. Foto images.simasa.multiply.com

As a part of East Java district, Kediri is well known by both domestic and foreign tourists because of the marvelous tourism spots and many beautiful nature landscapes.

The most popular is a volcano mount, called Mount Kelud. It has the gutter to the sulfuric lake, great plantation, and volcanic crater. Don’t forget to visit the beautiful pine forest view, Dolo Waterfall and Irrenggolo.

This place which surrounded by mountains has many historical value, especially the story about ancient kingdom in Java such as Tegowangi Temple, Surowono Temple, and Joyoboyo Cemetery. This place also performs unique traditional art and culture with the hospitality of citizens. |feedvillages.com|

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Bogor Rainy City

December 24th, 2009
Foto & Text bogortravelguide.com

Foto & Text www.bogortravelguide.com

Bogor is a city located 42 km south of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia. The area is mainly residential, home to thousands of commuters who travel back and forth every day to make a living in the capital city.

However, during the weekend, it is the Jakarta residents who flock to Bogor. They come to shop at numerous factory outlet stores, or to enjoy the cool air of Puncak, a highland area in the outskirts of Bogor.

At the center of the city lies the Bogor Palace, one of 6 Presidential Palaces in Indonesia. The palace is famous for its collection of artworks such as paintings and statues from around the world. Within the palace precincts, hundreds of spotted deers are living peacefully, feeding on the green grass that covers the ground.

Adjoining the palace is the lush Bogor Botanical Garden, which offers a refreshing sight and atmosphere amid the bustling commercial area. The garden houses more than 15,000 species of trees and plants, including some 3000 varieties of orchid. It is a must visit for travelers.

Bogor has been called “Rainy City”, although in the recent years it’s not as rainy as it used to be. You can still expect heavy rain in the middle of dry season, so always prepare an umbrella just in case.

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The Nature Highland of Dieng

December 24th, 2009
Foto www.explore-indonesia.info

Foto www.explore-indonesia.info

Dieng, which has meaning ‘abode of the gods’, is located in Central Java province. It is showed a beautiful panorama on its pleasant and nice highland field around 2093 m above sea level.

This Dieng Plateau is a volcano region which related with the rocks and lava flows. The tourist can find the viewing post to enjoy sunrise and the attractiveness of surrounding nature. The citizen who work mostly as farmers, are pleasant and friendly. They cultivate the rice and other crops on a terraces land which available along the road. There are some tourism villages which provide the unique tradition and culture.

All this beautiful scenery cannot be found in the city will fresh up our mind.

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The Unique of Garut

December 23rd, 2009
Foto: Dicky Andryanto (Gift from Garut...."GOLDEN TIME")

Foto: Dicky Andryanto (Gift from Garut...."GOLDEN TIME")

Garut is a district located in West Java which has a hallmark Sundanese town with an Old Dutch hill station. The special food is ‘dodol Garut’ made from sugar and sticky rice flour with various tastes.

The famous place in Garut is Cipanas, a hot springs resort which can medicate and purify people’s skin. Another choice is hiking along the way and across to Mount Telaga Bodas which has pale green Crater Lake. People can get a tour to some beautiful villages which offer a spectacular view in the highlands.

People can get a lot of interesting places here, from the developed to natural site. |feedvilages.com|

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