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.