Harau Valley

Along the road to Harau Valley is a lovely countryside. Steep granite walls shelter the fertile valley. A waterfall, 150 meters high falls into a basin. The Harau Valley is a nature and wildlife reserve, where tapir, siamangs, boars, wild goats and tigers still roam. The Harau Valley is 15 km from Payakumbuh.

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Sawai

This pretty village, located at the foot of towering limestone cliffs, is Seram's most popular tourist-destination. Apart from its scenic setting, it offers great accommodation, good snorkelling, birdwatching, and is a possible starting point for treks through the interior.



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Pulau Pombo

This postcard-perfect little islet surrounded by white sands is sitting in the straits between Ambon and Haruku, to the north-east of Waai. If you are not going to visit remoter parts of Maluku, chartering a boat to bring you out here could provide that essential "desert island" experience!

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Indonesian Heroes' Park

Not to be outdone by the Commonwealth, Indonesia has also established a similar memorial nearby, dedicated to the soldiers who fought to keep South Maluku in Indonesia. It is however far less attractive, with an overdose of concrete.

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Duurstede Fort

This large, 17th century Dutch fort stands on the sea-side in Kota Saparua. It has been heavily restored, making it look a bit like it has been built of concrete just a few years ago.
Though it has lost its originality, its location remains beautiful, right next to the beach.
If it is locked, you will need to find a care-taker to let you in - ask at the nearby Penginapan Duurstede first.


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Pulau Sambiki

This idyllic little uninhabited islet just off the coast at Sambiki village is Obi's main tourist attraction.
It offers great beaches and snorkelling.
You can hire someone to row you over here in a canoe from the village.




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Galela

An easy day-trip from Tobelo, but even more rewarding if given more time, the Galela district consists of a dozen villages fringing 3 beautiful volcanic lakes inland from its capital Soasio, plus remote coastal ones along the eastern side of Hamahera's northernmost tip.
There is a lot to see or do here, from climbing North Maluku's most impressive active volcano through exploring WWII relics and remote waterfalls to snorkelling on some of Halmahera's finest reefs.


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The Sula Islands: Crossroads of Maluku & Sulawesi

Somewhat obscure and lacking in obvious attractions, the Sula Islands are in fact a potentially useful stepping stone trying to travel between North and Central Maluku or Sulawesi by sea. They are also very much at the crossroads of these regions culturally. While traditionally part of the sultanates of North Maluku, the local dialect of Malay is noticeably closer to Ambonese, and there are lots of migrants from overpopulated Southeast Sulawesi living on sparsely populated Mangole and Taliablu. Nature-lovers might be interested in exploring the forested interior of the larger islands, perhaps to try and spot the elusive babirusa or the Sulas' eight species of endemic birds, but they had better be prepared for the fact that loggers have been there long before them, and the forests here are far from pristine. Still, this is one region where you can easily get way off the beaten track if you wish to do so while stopping over on the way to somewhere else!

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Benteng Oranye

This large Dutch fort, originally built in 1607, stands unrestored in the centre of the town. Interestingly, it doesn't serve as a tourist attraction, but houses several families living inside, as well as an Army unit!
Still, tourists can enter it through the main gates, climb to the walls and check out the huge cannons lying around.
You will find it the most interesting fort in Ternate!


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The Royal Tombs

Just to the north of the palace grounds are the tombs of the Tidorese royal family.
They are certainly worth a quick look - at least they are original! ;-)

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Matakus

You could also spend a pleasant day by chartering a boat from Saumlaki to visit several islands to the south. The inhabited island of Matakus lies about halfway between Saumlaki and Selaru and has once been targeted for tourism development that went nowhere. It is surrounded by fine, white-sand beaches.

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Woodcarving

As in the culturally similar islands of SW Maluku and East Nusa Tenggara, traditional woodcarving in the Tanimbars once mostly depicted ancestors in the typically Austronesian sitting position. After the coming of Christianity, the original spiritual meaning of the carvings was lost, and indeed so was much of the art, with old pieces either destroyed by zelous missionaries or bought up by collectors, and no new ones made. In recent decades, there has been some revival of the art, partly fuelled by dealers and collectors desperately still seeking old pieces (so fakes are made for them) and partly by the more straightforward need for liocal souvenirs. The catholic church has actually supported the revival, which is centred on the village of Tumbur. Most of the new pieces there are of the grotesque, modernish "patung Tumbur" style, but the better carvers can produce fine, old-style pieces, too. Just make sure no one thinks you are looking for "antiques" - if so, you will be asked to pay huge sums for pieces that are also new, but are made to look old!

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TNS

Teun, Nila and Serua, commonly known together as TNS, are little active volcano islands just east of Damer.
Decades ago, the government forcibly resettled their entire population on Seram, and administratively they remain part of Central Maluku.
Many of the people returned here during the years of the conflict when Seram saw fighting yet these isolated spots remained far removed from such troubles.
They are very beautiful, and during my visit to Teun and Nila, I also found their coral reefs stunning.
It remains to be seen what effect the returning population will have on them.

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Kisar

Kisar is culturally and geographically closer to Timor than to the rest of Maluku. Not surprisingly, it has a real Timorese feel to it, with villages scattered in the dry, scrubby interior, rather than along the coast.
Sights are limited to a very few colonial buildings, of which this ruined church is the most impressive.
The island is also noted for producing some of the finest ikat weavings in all Indonesia.
The best of these are made by the people of Oirata village, which also has a few unusual, traditional-style houses left.

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Telaga Paca

This small crater lake is about half an hour south of Tobelo town, a few kms off the main road. It has a backdrop of densely forested mountains, and a small village next to it. The locals have recently built an overwater resting area here, which offers the best views of the lake. There will probably be a small charge for using it. Hiring a canoe to explore this lake should be fun.




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Foja Mountains (Gauttier Mountains)

The eastern part of the northern mountain range of Papua are the Foja or Gauttier Mountains. It is an almost unexplored area which seems very promissing for endemic faunistic founds and probably has a very high biodiversity. The area is a part of a large complex of national parks, together with the Mamberamo and Rouffaer Reserves. The large river of Mamberamo actually cuts the northern mountain range in two and forms the border between the eastern Foja Mountains and the western Van Rees Mountains. The highest mountain in Foja is 2193 meter. In this almost undisturbed area are hardly any villages of importance. At the base of the Foja Mountains, near Mamberamo River, is Dabra (formerly Batavia-bivak), a place where expeditions used to camp and still in use by recent expeditions. In the north, in the Mamberamo River complex, is Lake Rombebai, the largest lake of Papua.

Meandering river in the Foja Mountains (photo: Henk van Mastrigt)

No people have been at higher altitudes in the Foja Mountains before the expedition of November 2005, not even the local tribes, because they believe that these "holy grounds" are inhabited by "evil ghosts". This means that the Foja Mountains have an undisturbed ecosystem, which is very interesting for ecologic and faunistic research. Animals, not used to any humans in this area, didn't show fear to the researchers of last expedition, a real paradise!

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HOK SWIE BIO TEMPLE

Hok Swie Bio Temple is one of religious place in Bojonegoro. It is Tri Dharma religious place and famous with its Dragon Head design. It looks like a chinese area, because the design is seems like Chinese style. The dominant color of this temple is red, so that many people thought that this temple is build for Chinese people.

This temple is visit by many people, especially in Chinese new year. There are many pilgrim from Bojonegoro and other area visit and pray here. Hok
Swie Bio temple has some rest place, so that the pilgrims can stay here for couple days. This temple is also clean and comfortable.

Beside its unique form, this temple has some relief on its wall that
describe a dragon head with blue body. Hok Swie Bio temple also has some
bowl to burn the (one of pray ritual equipment).

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Petekan Bridge Surabaya " Ophaalbrug"

The old bridge has been split Kalimas River and has estuary in Madura strait. This bridge is located in Ujung area, at north side of Surabaya, recognized as ‘"Jembatan Petekan". The words of ‘"Petekan" is come from Javanese with the headword ‘"Petek" means depressed, so that if we describe this bridge name is if mechanic knob from this bridge ‘"dipetek" or depressed, hence the bridge will opened.

NV Braat and Co. makes the bridge, which in Dutch language called “"Ophaalbrug"”, around of 1900. The bridge is design able to boost up and degraded because at that moment Kalimas River become the main transportation line of traditional boat, which bring goods to the commerce area in Kembang Jepun.

Petekan Bridge stays about 100 meters from the main gate to The Head Quarters Command of East Region of Indonesia Republic, which is one of Indonesia Military Navy bases.

This bridge is strategic and its located is nearby to Sunan Ampel Mosque, Tanjung Perak seaport as the main economics area and transportation in Indonesia East area. The other installation military like The Head Quarters Command of Marine, Navy Academy, ‘Lantamal’ and other big industry.

Talk about Petekan Bridge, is always related to Kalimas port, which is the first port in Surabaya, traditional individuality. Ahead from this port, we can step into Surabaya, through ‘"Jembatan Merah", up to Grahadi, the residence of the Governor.

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ROMODONG BEACH

Romodong beach is located at Bukit Ketok village, Belinyu district, Bangka regency. This beach is about 77 km of Sungailiat town. In this beach, the tourists can watch the sunset, because this beach is faced to west side. The length of this beach is about 4 km; it is slope, white sandy and soft. Its water is very clear like a crystal. Enjoy the beautiful of Romodong. When it low tide, you can walk in the water until in the middle of clear sea. If we see around, we just find the boulders and white sand that spread in the beach. The winds that make the leaves wobbled greet the tourists who looking for an inspiration.

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BENTANAN BEACH

Still in Minahasa region, but keep handy from Manado than of Tondano is good beach to be found. About 90 km from Manado, near to Belang, hidden unfold heaven, Bentanan. There are some miles palm, encircled by white sandy beach and a group of small islands. Here you are can have a holiday for the time, enjoy the sunbath and swim, boat rising, fishing and dive. There is beach tourism with cottages available and sport facilities here.


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SANGALLA

Sangalla is a village, which is located on a hilly valley. It lies among the leafy bamboo trees. Here you can find an interesting tourism object, which is a special cemetery for young babies. More than that, the cemetery of King Sangalla can be found at one of the slopes of the hills in this village, which is named Suaya.

These graves are carved on the hillsides. They are the resting-places of the seven kings and their families of Sangalla kingdom. “Tau-Tau” of the kings and their families are placed in front of the stone graves. They are dressed traditionally in accordance with the dress of Toraja Kings. Not far away from this place, you can find a 'Tongkonan House' that was built by the Sangalla King, which nowadays is known as “Museum Buntu Kalando”. Even though, the model of this museum is quite new, in it you can find several past kingdoms properties and some house equipments, which formerly were the belongings of King Sangalla (Puang Sangalla).

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Bantimurung

To the north of Ujung Pandang and driving east along the mountain range, is the Bantimurung waterfall, about 41 km from the capital. A cascade of sparkling water gushes out between rocky cliffs into a stream shaded by tall trees. Here the air is filled with butterflies, which fly from shrub to shrub over the water. These rare brightly colored ornithoid butterflies are considered the most beautiful in the world.

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Punti Kayu Natural Pine Forest

This recently built recreational complex covers 50 hectares area, consist of four parts: an amusement park, a recreation park, a natural forest, and a man-made lake. In this complex are to be found a children's playground, a cultural park, a souvenirs shop, restaurants and an information booth. Because of its proximity to the capital and easy accessibility, this complex actually caters mainly to the local inhabitants of Palembang city, however, international tourists may enjoy passing a calm day here to watch urbanites amuse themself.

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Raya Lake

Raya Lake is located near Karang Anyar village in Muara Rupit district, 80kms apart from Lubuk Linggau. It is accessible by public or private vehicles within 90 minutes from Lubuk Linggau through Sumatra highway. Dense underbrush and plantations belonging to the natives, such as cloves, rubber, coconut and bananas, surround the 100 square hectares lake.

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Tjong A Fie Legacy Building

Tjong A Fie was the Chinese Major in Medan, a first millionaire in Sumatra. Up to now his name continues to recall in Medan City, although he has died during 1921. In 1870 Tjong A Fie and his older brother, Tjong Yong Hian left Moy Hian village, in Canton (China) to travel to Tanah Deli as the contract labors in the Tobacco plantation. These brothers were very good at seeing business opportunities. Once they stay in Labuhan Deli capital and opened a shop named Ban Yun Tjong. Tjong A Fie knew true the requirement for the Chinese labors and the other expatriate that just arrived in Tanah Deli, so in a short time he has become very rich. Until today the old historical building that was located in Kesawan area was Tjong A Fie family's residence, which was the first building that built in this region.

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Beaches in Aceh

Lhok Nga is a great beach for picnicking. Ujung Bate is a black sand beach nice for walking and collecting seashells. For swimming the best is the exquisite white sand beach at Lampu'uk. Remember to dress appropriately, local women swim fully clothed.

Weh boasts a wide variety of beaches waiting to be explored by visitor. Kasih Beach (Love Beach) is the nearest beach to the town of Sabang. About 2 km to the southwest lays a rocky beach with over hanging palm trees stretching the length of the peninsula. Along this northern peninsula we will find World War II gun emplacements. Some have decayed while others have remained intact. Following the coast two kilometers further will lead us to Tapak Gajah Beach (Elephant Step Beach). If we go on, we will reach Sumur Tiga Beach (Three Well Beach). This is generally considered to be Weh's most beautiful beach. Its soft white sand and crystal clear water make it an ideal place to swim and snorkel.

About two kilometers beyond Sumur Tiga Beach lay Ujung Kareung Beach (End of Rocky Beach). Here Sea Brain coral, fish from the rock or hunt for starfish in the crevices near the shore. Another beautiful beach can be found at Gapang frequented by the locals, this wide sandy beach is lined with lush green coastal trees that provide appreciated shade on a hot afternoon.

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