Friday, August 21, 2009
Heritage Site in Jakarta
Museum Gajah (National Museum)
Located at the west side of Merdeka square; it offers historical, pre-historical, archeological an ethnographic aspect of Indonesia through its extensive collection of artifacts and relics which date as far back to the Han, Tan and Ming Dynasty.
Ismail Marzuki Park
Is one of Indonesias foremost modern composers this art centre known popularly as TIM stages regular performances of traditional and contemporary art, including western ballet, Javanese dances, dramas and exhibitions of handicrafts and fine arts. The art centre publishes a monthly calendar of events which can be obtained at the TIM offices at Jalan Cikini Raya 73, Jakarta
Indonesia Miniature Park
Is a cultural park which attempts to present the ethnic cultures and tradition in permanent exhibits of traditional architecture native to the 30 provinces. Performances of drama and dances of the various provinces are regularly staged in the pavilions.
Monumen Nasional (National Monument)
The National Monument or "MONAS" is 137 meter tall table marble obelisks-topped with flame coated with 35 kg of gold, and represent the people determination to achieve freedom. It is located in front of the president's palace and opens to public. An elevator carries visitors to the top, offering a bird's eye view across the city to the sea.
Maritime Museum
Two of the original ware houses from the first trading post of the Dutch East Indies Company in Java now house the Maritime Museum. Exhibits include large models of boats from various islands. The old harbormasters tower stands nearby. Open from 8.00 am - 2.00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. On Fridays closed.
The Wayang Museum
The Wayang Museum located on the western side of Taman Fatahillah in "The Old Town" areas has the finest displays of wayang puppets in Indonesia including puppets from all part of Indonesia and other part of Southeast Asia as well. The wooden and the Leather puppets displayed here represent the finest craftsmanship in this paricular form of traditional theatre. The museum also shows shortened performances of the Wayang Kulit leather puppets every Sunday morning
- Most flights all over the archipellago and aboard arrived in Soekarno-Hatta Airport
From Soekarno Hatta Airport, Jakarta take a ride by airport taxi or airport bus, and stop at Gambir Station, then you can continue travel using Trans Jakarta; - this mode of transport reaches almost all part of Jakarta - Bus services also available, arrived in Jakarta from Sumatra and Java. Jakarta installed with 4 bus stations:
Kalideres
Kampung Rambutan handles buses from Bogor, Bandung and Tasikmalaya
Lebak Bulus station handles many deluxe buses from Yogyakarta, Bali, Surabaya and Bandung
Pulo Gadung handles economic class bus services from Cirebon, Central and East Java, Sumatra and Bali - Door to door travel minibuses are available to and from Java and Sumatra Island, mostly provided by travel agents.
Just set-up your budget, in Jakarta you can find many type of hotels with various and interesting prices, star hotel/ international chain hotel, boutique hotel and budget hotel also available.
Hotels like Sahid Hotel Jakarta, Le Meridian Hotel, Intercontinental Hotel, Sari Pan Pacific, Nikko Hotel Jakarta, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Alila Hotel, Sultan Hotel Jakarta (former Hilton hotel), Mandarin Oriental Jakarta located near the Trans Jakarta halt.
- Trans Jakarta is the favorite transportation among all since its launched a few years ago. Cheap and Clean. With only Rp. 3.500 youll get your self an exploration all over Jakarta.
- To access National Museum and National Monument (MONAS), stop at Monas Halt.
- Other modes of transport to move around Jakarta are 24 hour taxi services, public bus, mini bus, BAJAI and train services.
- Dunia Fantasi (Fantasy World) as the biggest amusement park in Jakarta. You can reach this interesting spot using Trans Jakarta as well; take the Ancol " Kampung Melayu corridor/route
- Ancol, Jakarta bay City famous for its marine recreation and give a distinctive traveling experiences. Trans Jakarta: Ancol " Kampung Melayu.
Having an International menu for meal is great. Just Great, but not Decent, Not even Memorable. Then, boost your taste and enhanced your life with these local traditional foods.
- Gago-gado; Cold steamed vegetables, tofu, and TEMPE with peanut sauce
- Martabak (Sweet Pizza). Stuffed Indian pancake in one of two flavors: sweet martabak, which are sweet, or martabak telor (egg martabak), which are egg pancakes filled with meat. The sweet version may contain condensed milk, cheese, chocolate, sesame seeds, or sticky black rice.
- Nasi Uduk. Rice cooked in coconut milk and fragrant pandan leaves topped with fried shallots. This is a traditional Betawi (native Jakarta) dish, but can be found throughout Indonesia.
- Opor Ayam. Chicken cooked in coconut milk (ayam means chicken)
- Sate (Satay). Beef, chicken, or goat meat skewered on bamboo sticks and roasted over a small grill. It is accompanied by peanut sauce or a sweet soy sauce with hot green peppers and shallots. Be sure to ask for all meat or you may end up with fat or chicken livers
- To settle down the hotty weather of Jakarta, try Es Campur (mixed ice), Es Cendol, Es Doger and so on
Name any Indonesias souvenir, we meant any souvenir from all over Indonesia, you can find it here since Jakarta is the melting pot of anything.
Indonesia Handicraft Centre
Jl. Iskandarsyah II/2, Pasaraya Big & Beautiful South Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 7260170
Irian Art Shop
Jl. Pasar Baru No. 16 A Central Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 3843422
Arta Nauli Handicraft
Jl. Tebet Timur Raya 55, South Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 8294192
Akbar Gallery
Jl. Ciputat Raya nO. 28 South Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 7491713
Classique Sculpture
Jl. Pasar Baru No. 18, Central Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 563 1652
Balikerti Art Souvenir Shop
Jl. Raya Krekot Bunder No. 67 West Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 3848187
Fafa
Jl. Taman Meruya Ilir B1 A 12/2 Central Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 5841784
Geni Inoivan Lestari PT
Jl. Puri Kencana B1 K7/1P West Jakarta
Phone: (+6221) 5823574
- For those who wish to move around by Trans Jakarta, 10.00 am " 04.00 pm will be the best time of usage. At 07.00 am " 10.00 am and 04.00 pm " 07.00 pm Trans Jakarta turn to a crowded tarns, due to that period of time is the business hour (people go and back from work)
- While on Saturday and Monday, Trans Jakarta will be hectic all day long
Tourist Office:
Jl. Kuningan Barat 2
Phone: (+6221) 5209689 - (+6221) 5272420
Fax: (+6221) 5229136 - (+6221) 5263923
Website: www.jakarta-tourism.go.id
sources : my-indonesia.info, flikr.com, Google.com
Other Unique
Jatiluwih also keep the unique religious ceremony attraction which is famous know as Patirtaan in Petali Temple on Wednesday Kliwon Ugu (Based on Balinese Calendar). The local residents believe that Petali Temple is a worship center of The Hyang Widhi Wasa (the God) as agriculture power. Beside of Petali Temple , there is also Pucak Rsi Temple is located in this area. As a tourist object, Jatiluwih provides the public facilities like parking area, toilet, resting bale and Wantilan for tourist who is enjoying the beautiful panorama. Some restaurants have been built to serve the food and beverage. Watukaru Tour is an exciting tour to visit Watukaru Temple and other tourist destinations like Jatiluwih.
- Cafe Jatiluwih
- Ary's Warung
- Indus Restaurant
- Terazo
- Naughty Nuri's Warung and Grill
- Warung Enak
- Pizza Bagus
- Cafe des Artistes
- Cafe Wayan & Bakery
- Fly Cafe
- Kafe Warisan
source : Bali
Jemeluk is precisely situated at Purwakerti village, Abang ditrict. It is about 100 km from Denpasar and 21 km from Amlapura.
Around the area, we will be able to find small restaurants, hotels, and food stalls. For visitors who wish to closely enjoy the sea panorama, a stopover is available.
Jemeluk becomes interesting to visit for its amazing luxurious underwater scenery. Its shallow save and clear water give comfort for visitors who loves diving activity very much, to see tropical fish and other marine lives exist here.
The coral reeves found in this area becomes another attraction of Jemeluk that draws visitors from all over the world.
Besides the underwater panorama, we can also enjoy beautiful view of the surrounding area, which shows the fascinating scenery of hilly land with its steep valleys that combined with the vast sea.
The traditional process in making salt performed by the local people, should not also be passed when we visit this area.
Jemeluk is located in the coastal area of Purwakerti village, Abang District, Karangasem regencies. The distance is about 101 km from the city of Denpasar or 21 km from the town of Amlapura. This object can be reach by car and the road is paved up until the ktota Amlapura through the Sraya village.
Although in this object there is no lodging and restaurants, but about 3 km to the east the Lipah village existing house lodging and restaurants for tourists who like to visited a quiet and natural places. On the beach of Jemeluk there are many jukung who are ready to take guests who will be sailing, diving and Snorkling.
Many foreign tourists visited Jemeluk Tirta, especially tourists who are very happy to enjoy the sea, almost every year the water clear, safe and shallow marine. The beauty of the sea garden and the types of tropical fish here are well known by tourists around the world.
source : bali
Monday, August 17, 2009
Indonesia’s Komodo National Park includes the three larger islands Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller ones, for a total area of 1,817 square kilometers (603 square kilometers of it land). The national park was founded in 1980 to protect the Komodo dragon. Later, it was also dedicated to protecting other species, including marine animals. The islands of the national park are of volcanic origin.
The society of East Nusa Tenggara should be proud, because from the last polling result of Komodo National Park in West Manggarai regency enter the 7 New Wonder of the Wolrd.
Thus, it is belief that the international support of Komodo National Park is continues as one of the world's largest asset.
The Government and other various institutions, continue to call the society to give support through www.new7wonder.com site.
Government through the Office of Tourism NTT has been providing facilities in the campaign of Kupang Fatululi craft Exhibition, so that every citizen who visits the exhibition of development in order to celebrate the 64th Independance Day of Republic of Indonesia (RI), can give a direct support.
"There are dozens of computer with internet facilities have been prepared. Please citizens of NTT to provide support through a network of free Internet," said the Governor of NTT, Frans Leburaya."
Based on the results of the last Poll, Komodo National Park is on the sequence of six of 28 remaining finalists.
Monday, July 20, 2009
Tanah Lot means "Land in the Middle of the sea" in Balinese language[citation needed]. Located in Tabanan, about 20 km from Denpasar, the temple sits on a large offshore rock which has been shaped continuously over the years by the ocean tide.
Tanah Lot is claimed to be the work of the 15th century priest Nirartha. During his travels along the south coast he saw the rock-island's beautiful setting and rested there. Some fishermen saw him, and bought him gifts. Nirartha then spent the night on the little island. Later he spoke to the fishermen and told them to build a shrine on the rock for he felt it to be a holy place to worship the Balinese sea gods.[citation needed]
The Tanah Lot temple was built and has been a part of Balinese mythology for centuries. The temple is one of seven sea temples around the Balinese coast. Each of the sea temples were established within eyesight of the next to form a chain along the south-western coast.
At the base of the rocky island, poisonous sea snakes are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders. As well as one giant snake which also protects the temple, which was created from Nirartha’s scarf when he established the island.
sources : www.en.wikipedia.org, www.balivision.com, www.flikr.com
Located on the northeastern coast of Bali, is the small village of Candidasa. A tranquil coastal area nestled between the Lombok Strait to the east and mountains to the west, Candidasa is within close proximity to many historical landmarks of Bali including Bali's mother temple, Pura Besakih, Tenganan (the aboriginal people of Bali) as well as the ferry terminal to Lombok Island. Some of the best diving and snorkeling areas in Bali are also within the Candidasa area. As Candidasa has become more popular with day-trippers, the demand for accommodations and eatery places has grown to wide selection that ranges from star rated properties to simple homestays. All in all, Candidasa is a great place to go for a few days of relaxation.
The main attraction of Candi Dasa is a dazzling landscape of the beach. Blighted by jetties protruding into the water, intended to slowdown the erosion caused by coral blasting for years.
sources : www.flikr.com, www.google.com
Batur is the most active volcano on the popular tourist island of Bali and one of Inondesia's more active ones. During the past centuries, Batur has had a number of small eruptions every few years.
The volcano is located at the center of two concentric calderas NW of Agung volcano. The outer 10 x 13.5 km wide caldera was formed during eruption of the Bali (or Ubud) Ignimbrite about 29,300 years ago and now contains a caldera lake on its SE side, opposite the satellitic cone of 2152-m-high Gunung Abang, the topographic high of the Batur complex.
The inner 6.4 x 9.4 km wide caldera was formed about 20,150 years ago during eruption of the Gunungkawi Ignimbrite. The SE wall of the inner caldera lies beneath Lake Batur; Batur cone has been constructed within the inner caldera to a height above the outer caldera rim. The 1717-m-high Batur stratovolcano has produced vents over much of the inner caldera, but a NE-SW fissure system has localized the Batur I, II, and III craters along the summit ridge.
sources : www.volcanodiscovery.com, www.volcano.si.edu, www.flikr.com
Monday, July 13, 2009
It's all about Mountains...
Minie tries to explore it...
Part I
Sumatra's volcananism is caused by the northeastward subduction of the oceanic Indian-Australian plate at speeds of up to 70 mm/year under the continental Sunda plate (part of the Eurasian plate).
The region is tectonically among the most active on earth, as the great 9.0 (or perhaps even 9.3) magnitude earthquake on Dec. 26, 2004, has sadly illustrated.
The most active volcanoes of Sumatra are Marapi and Karinci, followed by Talang and Kawa volcanoes.
These are the list of Volcanoes in Sumatra, Indonesia
sources : www.volcano.si.edu
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sources : www.volcanodiscovery.com
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