Here is a tourist place in Indonesia that are well known and much visited by tourists from abroad:
1. Bali Island
Bali is a center of tourism in Indonesia. Many say that you have not been to Indonesia if it had never been to Bali. Bali Island is a favorite destination of travelers from both foreign and local, this is because Bali is a cultural diversity as well allure of nature that is extraordinary. Residents living in Bali is a Hindu majority with ancestral customs are very strong in it. Not infrequently the ceremonies held in Bali to attract tourists, especially foreign tourists for the first time I saw it. Some other attractions in Bali which has a beauty and became the main destination of the tourists are: Kuta Beach, Sanur Beach, Nusa Dua beach, Legian and Seminyak Beach, Lovina Beach Dreamland Beach. Tanah Lot, Kintamani, Bedugul, Denpasar, Brahmavihara-Arama, Bukit Jambul, Bungy Jumping Blangsinga, Bunut Bolong, Lake Buyan and Tamblingan, Kedaton Alas, Pura Besakih, Tanah Lot, Desa Batubulan, Belega and Bona Village, and others.
2. Borobodur Temple
Borobodur temple is the largest Buddhist monument in the world. Built during the dynasty of King Samaratungga Dynasty in the year of 824. Borobudur was built 300 years before Angkor Wat in Cambodia and 400 years before the great cathedrals in Europe. Borobudur Temple has an area of 123x123 square meters with 504 statues of Buddha, stupas overlay 72 and a main stupa. After visiting here you will understand why Borobudur has a fascination for visitors and an icon of cultural heritage of Indonesia. International institutions of the United Nations recognizes as well that UNESCO praised the Borobudur Temple as one of the world's largest Buddhist monument. In this temple there are 2672 relief panels which when compiled lined the length reaches 6 km. Ensemble is the most complete relief in the world and the unparalleled value of his art, and every scene is a masterpiece intact. This temple is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
3. Prambanan Temple
Prambanan is the masterpiece of Hindu culture from the 10th century. The building was the slender, towering 47 meters create unparalleled architectural beauty. Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. These three temples are symbols of Trimurti in Hindu belief. Prambanan also has panels of relief describing the story of Ramayana. According to experts, the relief is similar to the Ramayana story is revealed through oral traditions. Location not far from Prambanan Borobudur temple which is about 57 kilometers, or if about 40 kilometers from Yogyakarta. Prambanan Jogjakarta while the distance of about 17 Kilometers. Usually the foreign tourists come to Yogyakarta to visit Borobudur, Prambanan, Yogyakarta city and enjoy the atmosphere, especially in the area of Malioboro.
4. Komodo island
On the island of Komodo are the world's largest lizard, the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis). Komodo is believed to be the relic dinosaur ancient animal that is still alive. long Komodo dragon can reach 3 meters with a weight can reach 140 kg. In the waters of the Komodo also contained waters that include the magic underwater world. To see the dragons tail 2500 is estimated to live in their natural habitat, the tourists have to traverse rough grass savanna and tropical. Reminding them of the Jurassic Park (amusement park revive the species of dinosaurs, which ended tragically, in a novel by Michael Crichton.)
Indonesia's Tourism Ministry said data, about 45,000 tourists visit the Komodo National Park in 2010. This amount is expected to increase with the popularity of dragons that are currently fighting in the arena of new seven wonders of the world or the New 7 Wonders.
5. Lake Toba
Lake Toba is a volcanic lake which is the largest volcanic crater in the world, with an island in the middle called Samosir island. Toba lake has an area of 1707 square km or more than two times the size of Singapore, formed from ancient volcanic eruptions giant, according to some research when the eruptions could change the world climate and bring the world into an ice age. Giant eruption was almost destroyed in this world. The legacy of these eruptions can still be seen form the largest caldera in the world currently filled with water into the lake Toba. Samosir Island is part of the caldera that is not submerged in water, situated in the middle of Lake Toba and is the center of Batak culture. Lake Toba is about 1700 square meters with a depth of approximately 450 meters. Located 906 meters above sea level. Some people who enjoy the view of sunrise and sunset in the region said that Lake Toba makes them forget all their problems, although for a while. Lake Toba is a popular tourist destination in Indonesia, so this place should actually not too crowded, making it suitable for you who want to relax.
6. Three Colors Lake Flores
The lake is the world named as one of the nine wonders of the world. Three color lake is located in Mount Flores, Flores, NTT. There were three adjacent lakes but with different colors. The crater lake is Tiwu Ata Polo (Red Lake), Tiwu Nua Muri Kooh Fai (green lake) and Ata Tiwu Mbupu (blue lake).
Lake Flores is the only lake in the world in which the water can change at any time, from red to dark green and maroon, dark green to light green, dark brown to blue sky. This natural phenomenon is a miracle.
Morning is the best time to watch Lake Flores. Shortly before noon, let alone the afternoon, the lake is usually shrouded in fog that blocks the view. That's why the tourists usually stay overnight in the village of Moni and the new left Kelimutu morning. Three color lakes on the summit crater of Mount Flores who became one of the wonders of this world, absolutely stunning with the beauty and mystery that are stored on top of the mountain as high as 1690 meters above sea level.
Mount Bromo is one of five volcanic mountain complex located in the Tengger Mountains in the ocean of sand. The attraction of this mountain is a mountain that is still active. Mount Bromo tourist attraction is a natural phenomenon not found anywhere else is a crater in the middle of the crater with a stretch of sea sand that surrounds it. Regular visitors visiting this area since the early days with the purpose of viewing the sunrise. To view them, you have to climb Mount Pananjakan which is the highest mountain in the region. Finished watching the sunrise, you can go back down the mountain and to Mount Bromo Pananjakan. Sunlight can make you see the scenery around. Apparently you go through the sea of sand which covers 10 square kilometers.
