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.