Way Kambas National Park : Birth of New Generation of Sumatran Rhinos

Located at the southern tip of Sumatra Island, Way Kambas is well known for its school for elephants, the first ever in Indonesia. The National Park covers coastal forest along the Way Kambas River at the east coast of Lampung almost 110 km from Bandar Lampung, the capital city of Lampung Province.

Harau Canyon : Earth Wall Within Outstanding Scenery

Harau Canyon consisted of steep boulder granites that separated a hilly area with prosperous plain underneath, added up with a waterfall about 150 meters down. This beautiful panorama is included into a nature park about 270 hectares width and became home for some wild creature such as tapirus indicus, gibbons, wild boards and sumatran tiger. Granite cliffs of Harau Valley measured 80 to 300 meters, standing tall nearly 90 degrees in elevation that created a deep canyon complimented by fresh air.

Offshore Padang and Mentawai : Underwater Paradise on the Coast of West Sumatra

Sharing borders with the Indian Ocean, the area locally known synonymous with the Malin Kundang legend, prides its underwater stage. On the coast of Air Manis lies a stone believed to be the remain of ungrateful son Malin Kundang who was cursed by his mother. Although having abundant dive sites and island beauties, Padang is more famous for its beaches, swimming and fishing attractions, as well as the ubiquitous Padang restaurant across the archipelago.

Sumatra : Ulee Lheue Village, Aceh

Ulee Lheue is one of the villages located in Meuraxa sub district, Banda Aceh. Its potential tourism object is Ulee Lheue coastal tourism area. This village is the most destructed area of tsunami disaster since the location is the closest to the shoreline.

Siberut National Park : A Harmonious Bond Between Nature and Humans

Siberut National Park lies offshore West Sumatra along the Mentawai Straits some 155 km away from the city of Padang. Dipterocarpaceae primary forest, mixed forest, swamps coastal forest and mangrove forest dominate the conservation area. Tall, statuesque trees that flourish within the area serve as the natural habitat for endemic primates, including the simakobu monkeys ( Nasalis Concolor Siberu ), Mentawai leaf monkey ( Presbytis Potenziani Siberu ), kloss gibbon ( Hylobates klossii ) and Mentawai macaque (Macaca Pagensis).

Lau Biang - Sei Wampu : A River With Many Names

The Wampu River is a river in North Sumatra, Indonesia. It rises as the Lau Biang river (means The Dog River : as according to local folklore, only a dog could survive swimming in it ) in Karo Regency near Siberaya, flowing past Kabanjahe, Perbesi, Kuta Buluh, Marike and onto Bohorok in Langkat Regency, where the river is known as the Wampu. It flows past Stabat and Tanjung Langkat before emptying into the Strait of Malacca.

Padaido, Papua : A Napoleon Encounter

Raja Ampat in Sorong and Kwatisore in Nabire are not only sensational diving spot in Papua. There is also Padaido in Biak. While Raja Ampat is known for its biodiversity and Kwatisore for its whale shark, Padaido is known for cave diving. Cave Wundi, as well as the wreckage of the second World War planes and ship's, can be found here, presenting divers with another diving option ( Wreck Diving ).

The Unique Indonesia Cuisine Going Worldwide

There are numerous Indonesian unique delicacies and cuisines that have gone worldwide and own their own historical values, making international tourist particularly long for them. The following are typical Indonesian cuisines having gone worldwide :

Mount Leuser National Park, Sumatra : Shared Commitment for leuser's Hidden Paradise

Mount Leuser is the tallest mountain in the Indonesian province of Aceh, with an elevation of 3,466 metres (11,371 ft). Mount Leuser National Park protects the mountain and its surrounding ecosystems. It has been confirmed by some scientists that 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake has activated the volcano. The area surrounding Mount Leuser National Park famous known with Leuser ecosystem. Part of the Barisan mountain range lies within the park. The highest peak, and the park's namesake, Gunung Leuser can be climbed. Much of the park is steep and inaccessible.

Asahan River, North Sumatra : Testing World Class Rafting Scene

Asahan River is located in Sumatra, Indonesia, and is about 150 km long. It flows from Lake Toba, flowing in a north-eastern direction, in the upper course through the deep valley of the Barisan Mountains. The river empties into the Strait of Malacca.

Bintan : Water Adventures at the Gate of Malacca Strait

White sandy beach and at a stone throw away from neighboring Singapore, Bintan offers marine marvel. Bintan's 8 meter deep underwater ravine at its northern side is always ready to greet divers. For beginners, the ravine is the best place to start exploring Riau Island's largest island.

Sumatra : Lampulo Tourism Village, Aceh

Gampong ( Village ) Lampulo is located at the edge of krueng Aceh that ends at the sea. It is a part of villages in Kuta Alam sub district, Banda Aceh has an area of 54.5 hectares and population of 5.071 people ( 2010 data ).

Kapuas Hulu Rivers, West Kalimantan : Into The Dayak's Territory

Kapuas Hulu is a regency in the eastern part of West Kalimantan, where the upstream of Kapuas River, the longest river in Indonesia, is located. Creeks, like Utik and Embaloh, empty at the Kapuas River. Up the stream, these creeks directly border with the betung Kerihun National Park, not far from Putussibau, the Kapuas Hulu capital. Kapuas Hulu (Upper Kapuas River) is a regency of West Kalimantan, Indonesia. The region is the home to a diversity of indigenous groups, including the Iban and the Silat. Towns along the Kapuas River include Sintang, Nanga Lebang, Nanga Ketungau, Nanga Silat, Semitau, Nanga Bunut, and Putussibau. The population of the regency was 221,952 at the 2010 Census.

Mount Penanggungan, East Java : Immortality of The Magical Mountain

 Mount Penanggungan is a small stratovolcano, located immediately on the north side of Arjuno-Wilerang volcanic complex in East Java province, Java island, Indonesia. Historical remain scattered across the slopes of Mount Penanggungan, most come from the Hindu-Buddhist civilization dating back to the 10th-16th centuries A.D. Back then, the mountain was called Pawitra. One of the oldest remains, the Jalatunda bath, is estimated to date back to 977 A.D. Situated on the slope of Penanggungan, the bath water is believed to grant immortality.

Asinan Jakarta

This refreshing, melting pot of flavors that is believed to have originated in the beginning of the 20 th century among Chinese immigrant societies in Indonesia. Raw vegetables and fruit area soaked in vinegar and salt, than sprinkled with fried peanuts and served with crunchy noodie crakers, lending richness of texture to Asinan Betawi. Another version of the popular appetizer is found in Bogor, West Java where locals there substitute the use of peanuts sauce with that of chilies, garlic and vinegar.

Sangihe and Talaud, North Sulawesi : Dwelling of The Gods

On the Pacific Ocean, between the islands of Sulawesi and Mindanao, small islands are lining up. Among those small islands Sangihe and Talaud. Due to a land expansion in 2000, Sangihe and Talaud separated each became regency of the North Sulawesi Province.

Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra : Sumatra's Natural Heritage

Straddling across four province - West Sumatra, Jambi, Bengkulu and South Sumatra the vast Kerinci Seblat National Park is the pride of Andalas. It is a prized natural heritage, the largest national park in Sumatra. This conservation area secures a larger section of Bukit Barisan, extending across 13.791 Km2. Mount Kerinci, the highest peak in Indonesia at the height of 3,805 meters above sea level looms over the park alongside the highest caldera lake in Southeast Asia known as Tujuh Mountain Lake. At an elevated height of 1, 995 meters above sea level, the lake is surrounded by primeval rainforest and seven hills making it the perfect setting for the natural habitat of various wildlife such as the hornbill, drongo and broad billed bird.

Weh Island : An Underwater Paradise on Kilometer Zero

Bathed in the water of the Andaman sea, Weh Island stretches 15 kilometer long on the northern tip of Sumatra. Its terrain hilly and its shores adorned by lush coral reefs. Weh is surrounded by four islets, namely, Klah, Rubiah, Seulako and Rondo. Of the four, Rubiah is the one famous as a diving spot featuring corals view. Weh has diverse marine natural wonder with challenging water flow and numerous dive sites. It has various and pristine underwater beauty : Sand, volcanic rock niches, underwater craters.

Introduction : Deep Blue Indonesia

Welcome to the largest archipelago nation on earth, with over 17.508 islands of which about 6.000 are inhabited, sweep across the richest tropical water and vast expanse of ocean on one of the world's most volatile volcanic belt. The land of Indonesia stretches more than 5.150 kilometers between the Australian and Asian continentals and divides the Pacific and Indian Oceans at the equator. At least 80.000 kilometers of coastline, the territorial waters include 3.1 million square kilometers of tropical seas.

Alas River, Aceh : Wild Streams Overcasted by Tropical Forests

Streaming down from the Aceh highland, the Alas River flows to the south, finding its way through the mount Leuser National Park. Being the longest river in the west coast of Sumatra, the river offers the complete adventurous journey comprising wild rapids, the beautiful view of virgin forest and the joy of seeing e herd of elephants and a cartload of orangutans.

Introduction : The Wonders of Adventure in Indonesia

The Mightiest Archipelago

The unique geologic and climatic conditions in Indonesia have created spectacularly sharps contrast towering ice capped mountains, dense green jungles, picturesque glaciers, idyllic palm fringed beaches, carefully manicured terraced hills and savannahs, monumental expression of faith from highly sophisticated court societies and ancient megalithic culture. Indonesia is simply the perfect place to get our adrenaline pumped on your holiday. Not to forget, the amazing variety of biodiversity that offered to endlessly keep your vision dazzled.

Bukit Lawang, Sumatra : Ray of Hope for Sumatran Orangutans

Bukit Lawang is a small village situated 90 kilometers northwest of Medan, the capital city of North Sumatra, Indonesia.Bukit Lawang is most famous for being a site to easily spot semi-wild orangutans near convenient tourism facilities. Bukit Lawang is situated at the eastern side of Gunung Leuser National Park.

Sumatra : Lubuk Sukon Tourism Village, Aceh

Gampong Lubuk Sukon has an area 112 hectares with 920 people. It is one of gampong ( Village ) in Aceh with well preserved local wisdom, high social awareness, sustained Islamic celebration as well as preserved traditional heritage. This village is located in Ingin Jaya sub-district, Aceh Besar district. Most of the houses on this lowland village are Aceh traditional anti-earthquake wooden houses.

Intorduction about Tourism Village in Indonesia

There is an intersting phenomenon continues to accur in the tourism world,especially Indonesia in the last decade. A trip this time is no longer only used  as a means of simply unwind. Culture to make a trip more worthwhile increasingly achoed in many countries. The parties involved in the tourism industry seems to be very aware of this. As a country with over 350 cultural ethnic groups, the cultural diversity of Indonesia deverses to be explored. Discover unique cultures and witness traditional life in Indonesia with a visit to oneof many traditional local village where residents maintain indigenous cultures, living just as their ancestor did centuries ago. Spread through Indonesia, traditional village offer the chance to experience something uniquely Indonesian, places where traditional beliefs and rituals, prectices still dominate daily life.

Address of Tourism Office in 33 Provinces in Indonesia

Aceh - Banda Aceh

Culture and Tourism Office - Aceh

Jl. Tgk. Chik Kuta Karang No. 3, Banda Aceh 23121

Phone     : +62 651 26206 - +62 651 23692 - +62 651 21108

Fax         : +62 651 33723

Website  : www.acehtourismagency.com

e-mail     : aceh.tourism@yahoo.com - dinas_pariwisata_aceh@yahoo.com

Introduction : Papua

Papua is Indonesia's easternmost region which borders Papua New Guinea and one of the last wild places in the world. Mountain ranges create a rugged landscape of deep valley and snow covered peaks that isolated numerous tribes from outside influence until the early 20 th century. Papua's area is roughly 1.200 kilometers from west to east, and 736 kilometers from north to south. The provincial capital of Papua is Jayapura and the provincial capital of West Papua is Manokwari.

Introduction : Maluku

Long ago, Maluku were known as the Spice Island. As the world's only sources of nutmeg, mace and the cloves. The region was constantly fought over by the Spanish, Dutch and Portuguese. The city of Ambon, the Provincial capital is also an important stop in the annual Darwin Ambon Yacht race held in August.

Introduction : Sulawesi

The orchid shape island of Sulawesi is covered by rugged mountains, virgin rainforests, lush paddy fields, highland lakes and pristine beaches. The region is a fabulous tripical setting for an amazing variety of flora and fauna. Diving is one of the most popular activities in the area that showcases Sulawesi's incredible natural richness.

Introduction : Kalimantan

Kalimantan is located in the island of Borneo and share its boundaries with the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam and the Malaysian states or Serawak and Sabah, occupying a total of two-third of the island.

Kalimantan's largest indigeneous group is the Dayak which number over 200 tribes, but the most well-known groups are the Kenyah dan Kayan in the east, the Ngaju in the central region and the Iban in the west. The best way to reach the Dayak country in the island's interior is by river, such as the Mahakam and Kayan using traditional bamboo rafts, motor longboats or klotok ( River Bus ) and chartered houseboats. Organized trips into interior are available through travel operators who have link with agent in Jakarta.

Introduction : Nusa Tenggara

Nusa Tenggara or the lesser Sunda chain of island, stretching from Lombok to Timor is located some 35 km east of Bali. Nusa Tenggara's two provinves, West Nusa Tenggara consist of Lombok and Sumbawa while East Nusa Tenggara is made up of Sumba, Flores and East Timor. Its landscape comprises of dry grassland interspersed with green, terraced paddy fields and rainforests spread towards arid plains. Culture is enriched by the Hindu Bali faith that coexist in harmony with the muslim sasaks.

Introduction : Bali

The natural beauty and rich culture of Bali have always drawn fascinated visitors to the islands, making it the most popular tourist destination in Indonesia. It is a land of soaring majestic volcanoes, of emerald rice terraces that cling to the hillsides and idyllic beaches. Displaying a tantalizing mix of modern and the tradisional, luxurious resorts, shrines and temples dominate the landscape.

Introduction : Java

Java is the most populous island in the archipelago. It is divided into :

1. West Java
2. Central Java
3. Yogyakarta
4. East Java
5. Banten and
6. Jakarta

The Sundanese and Javanese are two main ethnic groups that live on the island, each nurturing a rich and fascinating culture.

Introduction : Sumatra

In the western most region of the Indonesian archipelago lies the island of Sumatra. This is a land of fascinating cultural diversity, rich wild life and spectacular natural wonders. The islands landscape is made up of mountains and valleys, tropical forrests, rugged coastlines, roaring rivers, vast volcanic lakes and white sandy beaches.

Introduction : Jakarta

As the contry's capital and the center of government, business and commerce, Jakarta has the unusual modern, world class facilities of a bustling metropolis. Yet, there's another intriguing side of Jakarta that still retains its historical and traditional character that are contrast to its modern facade.

Visa On Arrival to Indonesia

In accordance with the regulation of Ministry of Law and Human Right of the Republic of Indonesian No. M.HH-01.GR-01.06 year dated 12 January 2010, citizens from 62 countries and 1 region are eligible for applying a visa on arrival ( VOA ).

Welcome To Indonesia

Indonesia is the largest archipelago and fourth most populous country in the world, consist of five main island such as Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi and Papua, covering 33 province. Has about 13.466 island, but only about 6.000 inhabited islands. This archipelago stretches 5.150 kilometers between mainland Australia to Asia and the Pasific Ocean and India split at the equator. Indonesia's name comes from two greek word " Indo ", meaning indian and " Nesos " meaning island. So Indonesia is an archipelagic nation with a capital of Jakarta as the center of government.