West Java

1. People smile Sunda

As typical of other West Java is not smiles sunda society, which always accompanies anywhere we go where attractions are located in this province, the most appropriate sentence is for their smiles is hospitality. So it was time to come and enjoy the charm of West Java and guaranteed excitement. once for a lifetime as an unforgettable experience.

2. Bandung, the Paris Van Java

The trip to West Java would not be complete if you have not visited the provincial capital. With a population density of more than three million people, Jakarta has long been known as a place for tourism and has a variety of needs of international standard facilities.

In the north there is Tangkuban Perahu and the south of the Paris Van Java have White crater surrounded by a variety of spectacular layout, and can enjoy the spa and bathing in hot water or Cipanas Tarogong Ciater Garut, which is very close from Bandung .

3. Shopping paradise

West Java is a very promising place for shoppers, especially in Bandung. Could provide more excitement and hope that this adventure can be found not only in times of five traders are always offering unique merchandise, this sort of thing can be a bargain price. But they still have a place big enough from the many shopping malls that have sprouted or two markets that are always giving things about kebaratan style but not all shops provide, the supermarket cooling that followed the development kebaratan style, modern shopping stores and factory outlets.

4. Beauty Peak Pass

Welcome to the Peak Pass, as one of the tourism attractions in West Java. From the south of Jakarta can be taken one hour drive, has become a habit in every weekend Puncak Pass is used as a place to rest. In addition to the cool mountain air, too many more to be enjoyed, among others Cibodas and Bogor Botanical Gardens, Pangrango Gede National Park, a tea plantation and Safari Park, this all just some of the advantages that can be enjoyed by visitors to the beauty of the Peak Pass .

5. The King of Cirebon City

The Sultan's palace, the center of the kingdom of West Java community, an opportunity to witness a unique legacy and traditions of the past. Cirebon is a meeting place of various differences very interesting mixture of cultures sunda a religious community Islam, Chinese and Hindu communities as well as pre-Hindu. Only a minute distance traveled from Cirebon to be able to Resort Spa Sangkuriang, here we can relax and enjoy the hot spring in Ciremai aromatherapy. This is all just some of the advantages that can be enjoyed by visitors to the tourist attraction areas of King of Cirebon in West Java.

6. Legend of Pelabuhan Ratu

Welcome to Pelabuhan Ratu area, another goal Pelabuhan Ratu in West Java, is home to Ratu Kidul, Queen of the South Coast. Only three hours of distance traveled from Jakarta to berkendaran. While visiting this beach, we can enjoy the scenery as the lake area contained Lido Sukabumi. Various kinds you can do here, among others visited the fish market, witnessed a unique marine ceremony, watched turtles leave their eggs on the beach Pangumabahan and if you want to find adventure, rafting trips on the River Citarik would be experience that can not be forgotten.

7. During the adventure in Pangandaran

Welcome to the adventures of Pangandaran, as one of the attractions of West Java. Only seven hours drive from Jakarta and four and a half hours from Bandung, Pangandaran as an area that has a beautiful experience that can not be forgotten. Here also can swim safely and enjoy the beauty of the coast, visit nature reserves and green Pananjung canyonnya rest in the village and the Dragon. This all just part of the advantages that can be enjoyed by visitors to the attraction Pananjung area.

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Jambi

1. Muara Jambi Temple Site

Location in Muara Jambi Muaro Sebo. Is the largest archaeological areas in Indonesia and Southeast Asia that lies dihamparan area of 2002.5 hectares. In addition, from the diversity of artifacts, Candi Muara Jambi has an advantage over the temples others. There are 8 (eight) temples in various shapes and sizes, among others: gumpung temple, tall, twin rocks, Gedong, Kedaton, koto mahligai, astano, beehive, and the temple of the bay and dozens of other temples that have not been restored. In this area also found the canals that surround the area and the river melayu enshrinement is connected to the river Batang Hari.

2. National Park

There are at 4 locations namely: 1) Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS), 2) National Park Berbak (TNB), 3) Thirty Hill National Park (TNBT), 4) Taman Bukit Nasioanal Twelve (TNBD) with an area of about 669,130 ha selurunhnya . Fourth National park has a location and a different potential such as flora, fauna, panorama, and so forth.

3. Sungai Batang

Is the longest river in Sumatra that is about 1.700km. River Lake is tipped from the top and bottom of the lake through Sumatara Western suburbs in Jambi and bermuala Berhala Strait, China Sea Selatan.Para travelers can navigate the river by using pompong while enjoying the scenery along the rivers. One location is near the busy Tanggo Rajo. This area every afternoon until the evening visit crowded masyaerakat Jambi and newcomers. And enjoy a variety of foods while enjoying the beauty of the river Batang Hari is one of the attractions of this place.

4. Museum of Peoples Struggle Jambi

Located in Sultan Agung street and road Slamet Riyadi. Form of the museum building is a blend of traditional style houses and modern architecture Jambi. The museum collection is like modern firearms and traditional warfare; keris, swords, Badik, spears, war clothes, headbands, communications equipment and war materials used are religious people against colonial Jambi. Besides that, there are replicas of Catalina aircraft RI 005.

5. Kerinci Regency

Is one of the District in Jambi province has various tourist attractions. Conditions are relatively cool areas at the foot of Mount Kerinci, expanse of green tea gardens and beautiful natural scenery is main attraction of the Kerinci regency. In addition to rich agricultural and plantation, Kerinci also have special food that is lunkhead potatoes, syrup, cinnamon, tea typical Kerinci (kayoe tea aroe). Some tourist attraction in Kerinci among other things: 1) Lake Kerinci, 2) Telun Berasap Waterfall, 3) Bukit Kayangan, 4) Mount Kerinci and 5) Sightseeing hot water.



B. Crafts

1. Tulis Batik Jambi

Is a batik cloth typical Jambi already difficult to find. Jambi batik motifs and have many colors, usually brightly colored depicting the joy and merriment of Jambi. Among other motives Muaro Jambi temple motif, glass plates, puncung bamboo shoots, duo angso winged crown, crescent moon, PAUH (mango), antlas (plants), clouds, and the cicadas. Some crafters made batik batik Jambi Honimen stored as collections of Museum and Gardens, Forest Hill, London and the Museum in the Netherlands Trouven.

2. Typical Root Carving Jambi

Furniture was carved and shaped roots have characteristics that do not use nails in the process. Wood used is wood Tembesu, Rengas wood, wood or wood Rengas SUNGKAI birds. Generally carving snaking follow the original form of wood or root is used. These carvings typical of island area Betung, Batanghari District.

C. Culture

1. Mandi Safar

Is one form of ritual that has lived and flourished in the village of Water Jabung Hitamlaut Eastern Cape District. The ceremony is conducted every Wednesday night last week of Safar. This ceremony is performed to avoid a variety of hosts (misfortune / calamity). The essence or three main points in the shower activity Safar, namely 1) to write or memorize the seven verses of the Quran which begins with the word Peace, 2) intend to take a shower, 3) shower activities.

2. Dance Mahligai

Is a local traditional dance that is sacred Jambi, comes from the village of Kerinci Regency Siula. This dance is part of the ceremony to summon the spirits of the ancestors in order to penetrate into the body of the dancer, who at the peak (climax) dance, the dancers move in a dynamic that has lenturdan extraordinary powers. When the spirit has possessed magical, the dancers could dance upon the shards of glass, hot coals, nails jabbing or sharp objects on his body. During the show, accompanied by the music of tambourines Sike (drum), gong, bamboo flute or other instruments as needed. Dance has worked Mahligai now become a work of art performances to enhance public appreciation of the culture.

3.Tribal Child Within

Often also called The Citadel Woods or tribe which is one of the original tribe in Jambi Province. Tribal children in the category of proto melayu (Parent Melayu). This tribe lives move in the forest in groups and spread in several districts. This tribe has a tiered system of leadership from the highest Tomonggong, DEPATI, Mangku, Menti and Jenang. Children In Family Trust of gods spirit that controls the life remains entrenched, though among them are some who have known the religion of Islam. The main livelihood of this tribe is hunting and gathering in the woods.

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Gorontalo Tourism

GORONTALO

1.Baiturrahman Mosque

Baiturrahim Mosque is the oldest standing mosque in Gorontalo, founded in 1140 AH or 1726 AD by the lord king Botituhe (Gorontalo Kingdom). Further in accordance with the Government and the public / Muslims, the first mosque made of wood has simply updated by using the pillars which had been converted into berpondasi and building stone in the year 1175 AH or 1761 AD by King Unonongo. Just note that the thick walls were 0.80 m.

2. Culture "Tumbilo Tohe" (Post Lights)

Gorontalo Traditional activities conducted each year in the month of Ramadan held 5 days before Idul Fitri. According to historical tradition intended to facilitate Muslims to give Zakat in nature at night.

3. Pantai Indah Pohe

Tourism Object beach there is a foot-shaped rock is located in Kelurahan Lahilote Beach Pohe South City District, about 6 km from the center of Gorontalo City. Botu means stone, Liyodu means footprints, so Botu Liyodu is shaped stone footprints. It is said that according to legend, this stone is the footprints of a young man named Lahilote, because in love with an angel from heaven named Boyilode Hulawa, until the daring theft of a scarf-shaped wings of the princess, but on the way home his daughter abandoned Lahilote back to heaven. This lahilote legend is still spoken by the community as folklore for future generations. Lahilote coast remains a tourist attraction for local people of Gorontalo and foreign tourists.

4. Tomb Guardians Gorontalo

Ju Panggola shrine located in the West City District, the Sub-District Lekobalo, about 7 KM from the center of Gorontalo City. This shrine is situated on a hill at a height of 50 meters from the highway. From the top of this hill we can see a wide Limboto Lake, with its more critical, from the depth of 32 meters now live 5 to 7 meters. Panggola Ju is a title, Ju means "yes", the Old Panggola means, so it means Yes Panggola Ju Old Man. In history, the name of the old man is Ilato, which means lightning, because the sacred Ilato, often disappear and often appear when the country in a state of emergency. Old Man or "Ju Panggola" This title comes from the community, because each of his appearance, with a profile of Old Man with his white robe and beard who passed the knee, white color. It says "AWULIYA" because he is the propagator of Islam since the year 1400, before the Wali Songo were in Java.

5. Monument H. Nani Wartabone

H. Nani is a native son Wartabone Gorontalo Region, which has been devoted to the fighters of the nation and state, in a gesture of patriotism in the fight against invaders. Patriotism movement under the leadership of the People's Gorontalo Wartabone Nani, is a long-time movement through a period of time and a variety of tactics and strategy of struggle, whether it is legal or illegal. The whole struggle of the people who are patriotic Gorontalo's klimasnya finally reached on 23 January 1942, a heroic event that managed to overthrow the Dutch colonial government, and managed an independent Government mendirinkan. Patriotism is grown and maintained since the seventeenth century, culminating in patriotism January 23, 1942, a gravel Gorontalo dedicated people within the limits of his ability in the development of the Republic of Indonesia giants who were born on August 17, 1945. The patriotic spirit appeared and grew on the days of Japanese rule, and even promoted and passed on to generations who are filling this independence.

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