The Wonderfull Indonesian – 10 Recommendations for Indonesian Tourism

 The Wonderfull Indonesian – 10 Recommendations for Indonesian Tourism

 

Even though it's not wrong, it feels unfair if Bali is the "only face" that is referred to when foreigners ask about tourist destinations in Indonesia. In fact, Indonesia, which is geographically an archipelagic country, has other tourism potential. The potential is no less beautiful than Bali, but in terms of popularity it still needs to be encouraged.

The desire to advance the economy through the development of tourist destinations seems to be welcomed by the government. Therefore, the Ministry of Tourism then released a list of 10 priority tourist destinations in Indonesia. The ten places included in it are expected to be able to bring in 12 million foreign tourists in 2016 and continue to increase in the following years. The destinations in question are:

1. Lake Toba in North Sumatra

For the people of Indonesia, the name of the lake that has Samosir Island in the middle is definitely familiar. Moreover, Lake Toba is mentioned quite often in social studies elementary school textbooks. Here you can do a variety of interesting activities such as sailing to Samosir Island, getting to know Batak history by visiting past sites, meeting Sigale-gale dolls, and if you visit in the right month you can participate in the Lake Toba Festival (a collaboration between with ministries).

2. Tanjung Kelayang in Bangka Belitung

Belitung has many tourist attractions. Starting from landscape recreation to cultural tourism, namely Lengkuas Island, the Laskar Pelangi Museum, a replica of the Muhammadiyah Gantong Elementary School, and do not miss Tanjung Kelayang which is our focus this time. Tanjung Kelayang is one of Belitung's mainstay beaches. Like other beaches in Belitung, Tanjung Kelayang also has clear waters. Here, periodically, many yachts from abroad will arrive to celebrate Sail Indonesia. The location is 27 kilometers north of the city of Tanjungpandan.

3. Mandalika in West Nusa Tenggara

Mandalika Beach may sound foreign to domestic tourists. However, make no mistake, the charm of Mandalika has been widely known by foreign tourists. Especially those who previously stopped by in Bali. This beach, which is located in Lombok, has provided surfboard rental places, souvenir shops, and beautiful scenery. Compared to other beaches in NTB, Mandalika is still the most popular today.

4. Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara

Last of this list is Labuan Bajo whose prestige is skyrocketing, not only for domestic but also foreign tourists. This is a harbor located on the western tip of Flores Island and is the entrance to the Komodo National Park. Here visitors can enjoy the beauty of the underwater by swimming, snorkeling, sailing, or just sitting around enjoying the beauty of the landscape.

Those are 10 priority destinations in Indonesia that are a shame not to be missed. Come on, start making travel plans, collect capital, set a date, and go!

 

5. Wakatobi in Southeast Sulawesi

The underwater charm of Wakatobi National Park cannot be doubted. Wakatobi has an area of ​​1.4 million hectares, of which 900,000 hectares consist of colorful tropical coral, where millions of marine species live. In the world, Wakatobi is famous because it is called the ecosystem of the most diverse sea corals and fish species in the world.

6. Morotai Island in North Maluku

Morotai Island is touted as the "pearl on the lips of the Pacific". This nickname is not without reason because the location is indeed in the north of Halmahera Island, North Maluku. Similar to Wakatobi, Morotai is also famous for its underwater beauty. No wonder then that many tourists do diving activities here. What's more interesting is that Morotai keeps World War II historical artifacts neatly. In that era, Morotai was used as an air defense base which was fiercely contested by America and Japan.

7. The Thousand Islands in Jakarta

The Thousand Islands have many islands that can be explored. Call it Tidung Island, Pramuka Island, Pari Island, and so on. So far, these islands have not received the attention it deserves from tourists. The inclusion of the Thousand Islands into this list is a positive start so that in the future the tourism potentials here can be widely recognized. Various activities can be done here, from visiting from one island to another, snorkeling, diving, and sunrise/sunset hunting. Even in terms of the facilities they have, these islands can be said to be complete, starting from homestay and hotel model lodging to easy access to transportation.

8. Tanjung Lesung in Banten

Banten has a coastal area that is not inferior to that of eastern Indonesia, Tanjung Lesung. The area which is currently still being developed is planned to have various educational facilities such as the Tanjung Lesung Flora Fauna Leisure Park, Badui Village, and a zoo. Apart from that, Tanjung Lesung also has easy-to-reach interconnections to Ujung Kulon and Anak Krakatau.

9. Borobudur in Central Java

Needless to say, this largest Buddhist temple in the world has always attracted a lot of curiosity from tourists. Since being made a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991, Borobudur has always been crowded with visitors. Apart from seeing the temple complete with statues and stupas, traveling here will also be even more amazing because it is supported by the beautiful landscape that surrounds it. And at certain times, the atmosphere of Borobudur becomes even more extraordinary when it is being used as a place for Buddhist rituals which culminates with the releasing of lanterns.

10. Bromo Tengger Semeru in East Java

Because Indonesia is indeed surrounded by a ring of fire, this list would not be complete without mountain tourism. The Bromo Tengger Semeru complex has always been the target of mountain climbers and tourists who like adventure in nature. Mount Semeru has a super famous lake called Ranu Kumbolo which is located at an altitude of 2,400 meters above sea level. However, because of the large number of visitors who arrive, this National Park also periodically restores the ecosystem which has an impact on closing access. The best way before visiting Bromo Tengger Semeru is to first check for updates on the official online page.

 

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