Borobudur Temple

This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with three circular platforms and, at the top, a monumental stupa. The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m2. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. The monument was restored with UNESCO's help in the 1970s.This Buddhist temple has 1460 relief panels and 504 Buddha effigies in the complex. Millions of people are yearning to visit the buildings included in this World Wonder Heritages. No wonder, for the architectural and function as a place of worship, Borobudur is attractive heart.

Borobudur was built by King Samaratungga, one of the kings of Old Mataram Kingdom, Dynasty descendant dynasty. Based Kayumwungan inscription, an Indonesian named Hudaya Kandahjaya revealed that Borobudur is a place of worship was completed on 26 May 824, almost a hundred years from the time the construction. The name of Borobudur, as some people means a mountain having terraces (budhara), while the other says that Borobudur means monastery on the high ground.

On the fourth side of the temple there is the gate and stairs to the level above it like a pyramid. This illustrates the Buddhist philosophy that all life came from rocks. Stone later became the sand, then into plants, then into the insect, then become wild animals and pets, and the last to be human. This process is known as reincarnation. The last process is to be the soul and eventually into nirvana. Each stage of enlightenment in this life processes based on Buddhist philosophy is illustrated in reliefs and statues in the whole temple of Borobudur.

Vesak celebration at Borobudur

Every year on the full moon in May (or June in leap years), Buddhists in Indonesia celebrate Vesak at the Borobudur Temple. Vesak is celebrated as the day of birth, death and the moment when Siddhartha Gautama obtain the highest wisdom to become the Buddha Shakyamuni. The third event is called Vesak Trisuci. Vesak ceremony focused on the three Buddhist temples by walking from the Mendut Pawon and ends at Borobudur.

On the eve of Vesak, particularly during peak moment of full moon, Buddhists gathered around Borobudur. At that time, Borobudur is believed to be the gathering place of supernatural powers. According to belief, during Vesak, the Buddha will appear visible on top of a mountain in the south.

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cilember waterfall

Cilember waterfall located in Bogor. Precisely in the Village Jogjogan Cisarua Sub district, 20 km from Bogor. When you drove from Jakarta can be completed in 1.5 hours.

Many are not aware of the existence and beauty of this Cilember Curug. In fact Curug Cilember has its own charm, with its natural coolness that feels fresh and natural. Once approaching the area Cilember Curug ecotourism, you can already feel the nuances of coolness and freshness, like the gurgling accompaniment nan melodious music, coupled with beautiful natural panorama.

Natural friendliness, with orchid flowers are so stunning either natural and welcomed the results of cross share your arrival here. You can see the beauty of animals 12 species of butterflies in the flower garden. Animals are maintained and properly maintained.

Here there are also laboratory breeding of butterflies that will complement your knowledge of butterfly species of various kinds. In addition, we provide a Camping Ground, for you who want to rest before traveling to the main object Curug Cilember.
For those of you who want to spend the night here, the available accommodation facilities that are among the pine trees that shade. One of the attractions here is the presence of seven (7) consecutive waterfall with crystal clear water, fresh river flows down to Cilember, Cisarua. Everything we can enjoy walking hiking on the sidelines of pine trees. To get to the waterfall is the seventh time it took approximately 3 hours on foot.

For those of you who have a hobby of hiking and tracking, after passing the seventh waterfall before you can continue the adventure by climbing the pine forest. You can see the beauty of a natural pine forest. What a wonderful experience unforgettable. Encourage your family to see
the beauty of Curug Cilember. (PV)

http://www.puncakview.com/cilember.htm
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Mekar Sari

Mekarsari Amazing Tourism Park (MATP) is a place where one can find the wealth of Indonesia’s fruit species gathered together in a single location. It is also intended to develop and breeding of superior varieties of fruit. Mekarsari is one of the biggest tropical fruit garden in the world.

The garden is intended to create a model market garden which will nurture germplasm collection representing fruit trees, vegetables, and flowering plants. The aim here is to safeguard the genetic diversity of these plants. The 264-hectare garden is conceived as a tourist attraction who will enjoy the recreational facilities which include Canal Tour, Kid’s Fun Valley, Country Side, Melon Park, Snake fruit Garden, Deer Park, and other facilities.
Park entrance fee is Rp Fruit Mekarsari. 10,000 / person and tickets for the car of Rp. 5,000 and Rp motorcycle. 3,000. So, at a cost that is not too expensive, you can enter the park is 265 hectares of fruit.

You can see see the collection of plants here with boarded the train around by buying a ticket is Rp. 10,000. However, you must be patient in the event queue that long. While on his way to see the collection of plants, you will not wonder about the benefits of plants that you see, because no information from tour guide who will provide information about the uniqueness of these plants.

Once you get off the train around, you will see outbound area. So, for you who like adrenaline, the area is worth a try. Apart from the outbound area, there is also the lake where you and your family can enjoy sailing with a boat paddle or a boat. For those of you who want to enjoy the atmosphere with your partner, you can rent a boat duck. So the atmosphere will not feel romantic?

There is also a suspension bridge located in the upper lake. You and your friends can take pictures over this bridge with the background that you rarely meet in Jakarta. When arriving at lunch there are also food stalls that can store your messages, while enjoying a meal under the tree with the base mat and berlesehan.

After you are satisfied to enjoy all this, you can climb the tourist train again to go back to where you boarded the train early. Before you leave, you can buy souvenirs as by the by. And before you leave the park that was built on the Alm. Ibu Tien Soeharto, gave a minute to enter the "Garden Paradiso". This place sells bonsai collection and sold at affordable prices. So, for you who like a plant, try to enjoy your vacation by visiting the Fruit Garden Mekarsari.

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Batu Hiu Beach

Pantai Batu Hiu
A beach with fairly steep cliffs which have views out towards the Indian ocean. Stone shark is about 14 km from Pangandaran as a tourist attraction a choice when you come to Pangandaran. Located in the Village District Ciliang Parigi, approximately 14 km from Pangandaran to the south. It has a very beautiful natural panorama. From the top a small hill covered with trees Pandan Wong, we see blue Ocean Indonesia with the pounding of the waves are rolling white.

Pantai Batu Hiu Ciliang is located in the Village, District Parigi. Pantai Batu Hiu was named because there are rocks that look at this sea and shark-like fins. To enjoy the beautiful beach, we can rise to the top a small hill on this beach. From the top of the hill that we could see the stone that resembles a shark fin, feeling the cool sea breeze and also enjoy the beauty of the Indonesian Ocean.

On a small hill planted with pandan wong's the most fitting place to enjoy the beach Stone Shark. A unique, to go up into the hills, we pass the "gate" bikit a small tunnel-shaped shark. So, as if we enter into the shark's mouth. We can also play on the hill of sea water. But be careful with the many jellyfish scattered on the sand beach yes.

About 200 meters from the beach there is a pile of rocks that resembles a shark, that's why this place called Batu Hiu. Shore wind accompanied us during his eyes toward the ocean or a stretch of beach that stretches to the east of Pangandaran. You can enjoy the natural suasa beach with a walk in the hills of shade or sit back with family. Although you can not swim because the waves are big enough, you can still walk on the beach enjoying simbahan butih foam that came with the waves Batuhiu. Do not forget to bring souvenirs as souvenirs for the family at home that you can get in Batuhiu.

OBJECT OF STONE TOUR TICKETS SIGN HIU
a. Pedestrian 1 (one) person USD. 2500, -
b. Motorcycles USD. 5900, -
c. Jeep Type Vehicle / Sedan USD. 14 200, -
d. Vehicle Type Carry USD. 27 200, -
e. Large Passenger Vehicle USD. 40 200, -
f. Small BUS USD. 52 700, -
g. BUS Medium Rp. 79 500, -
h. Large BUS Rp.130.500, -

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Ragunan zoo

A modern zoo featuring a complete ecological system that could become a source of knowledge which will start the wild life conservation. In short, the zoo is our Noah's ship in the face of disaster and the damage of late are common. When will the forest no longer exists on this earth, at least there are still examples of these amazing creatures at the zoo, whether it was still a form of animal or embryo, cells or DNA.If you would like to invite your son or daughter to play and see tame animals, you can see it in the wildlife park children. In this region there arapaima fish aquarium, which has a length of more than 2meter. In addition there are poultry safari, water birds found in the cage open and visitors can see them running free in the area. Pungunjung can also see a variety of domesticated animals normally found around us, such as rabbits, hamsters, birds older brother and so forth. Not only that, wildlife parks also provide facilities where children play for your children.


Facilities located in Satwa Park Children:

* Building of education - a place teaching and learning activities for children kindergarten and elementary school;

* Picnic area - a place to rest and relax under the trees while enjoying the fresh air;

* Play ground play area that resembles an animal habitat or a place to play the nuances of nature, like tree houses, rat holes and spider webs.

You can visit the Wildlife Park Children every day and on Sundays at a cost of Rp. 1500, - / person. Location near the door of Main Gate. Counters open at: 9:00 to 16:00 pm....

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Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

One of spectacular Jakarta's recreation and educational place is Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. The area covers 120 hectares in east Jakarta municipality. The concept of Mini Indonesia Indah is collecting and communicating the diversity of treasures of Indonesia. During the construction of this park Indonesia was still consisting of 27 provinces, so it was supposed to represent at least 27 highlight of Indonesian culture, more detail, each province would have it's typical traditional architecture, nature, arts and other specific life. Beside cultural aspects, the Mini Indonesia Indah also present natural treasures of Indonesia such as bird park, orchid garden, flower garden, Keong Mas theatre insect park and others. In cultural aspect various museums are constructed in Mini Indonesia Indah to exhibit the specific arts such as Indonesia museum, sport museum, relic museum, Asmat tribe museum, army museum, stamp museum, Komodo museum transportation museum, telecommunication museum, information museum, technology museum, Islamic museum( Istiqlal museum ) and the monument of Non Alignment Friendship.
Recreation facilities are also various such as sky lift, monorail cart, children playground, Indonesia children palace, and Goose pool, and the theatre of Imax Keong Mas with gigantic screen player. At not regular schedule a drama of traditional Indonesia and an opera at Tanah Airku Theatre with spectacular creation and stage decoration. The most interesting sight at Mini Indonesia Indah is the traditional pavilions of each ethnic or specific area of Indonesia. The pavilion is the representative of ethnic art in architecture. So they are not representing province.

source http://www.jakarta-cityhotels.com/places/taman_mini/

Tangkuban Perahu

This resort is one of the mountains in the west Java city of Bandung precisely. mountain has a height of 2084 meters tall. This mountain has a shape with a central eruption stratovulcano which move from east to west. harianya average temperature is 17 oC during the day and 20 ° C night. This mountain is known by his legend "sangkuriang". This story is known because a child who fell in love with his mother, Dayang Sumbi, her mother promised sangkuriang create conditions so that the boat overnight, but the effort failed sangkuriang angry and kicked the boat, which landed upside down situation, the boat overturned in the call of the mountain Tangkuban boat. in this place we can enjoy the incredible scenery, cool and others. besides enjoying the scenery there is also provided a place to buy by the by.

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