Parangtritis beach between mitos and beauty

Parang tritis is a village in the district Kretek, Bantul, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

In this village there is the Indian Ocean coast is located approximately 25 kilometers south of Yogyakarta. Parangtritis is a fairly well-known attractions in Yogyakarta in addition to other coastal attractions like Samas, Baron, Kukup, Krakal and Glagah.Parangtritis has a unique landscape that does not exist on other attractions in addition to the big waves are also the mountains around tinngi sand beaches, volcanic sand called dunes. This attraction is managed by the government of Bantul pretty well, ranging from lodging facilities and markets hawking souvenir Parangtritis. In addition there are the baths called parang wedang bath water is said to cure various diseases including skin diseases, the water of these baths containing sulfur that comes from the mountains in the area. Of hot water supplied to the beach machete wedang Parangtritis to rinse well after the play sand and a small pool of water the children's play

Another location is the beach at the beach Parangkusumo that there is a meeting place between the king is said to Yogyakarta by Nyi Roro Kidul. On certain days (usually months suro) here made offerings offerings (harbor) for the Queen of the South Sea or in the Java language. Local residents believe that a person shall not use green-colored clothing when they're on the beach. Parangtritis become a major tourist visits, especially on New Year's Eve Java (1 sacred / Suro).

In Parang tritis there are also ATV, horse & carriage horses can be hired to follow the coast from east to west. while also Parangtritis as a place for air sports / aeromodeling.

on the east cliff is hidden a ruined temple. Unlike the other temples located in a mountainous area, Candi Gembirawati only a few hundred meters from the Parangtritis.To reach this temple, we can pass the ramp near the Hotel Queen of the South and into the path westward approximately 100 meters. The faint roar of the ferocious waves of the sea could be heard south of this temple.

Around the temple there are also nine Gembirowati spring (spring), one of which called Spring Beji. Spring, spring is believed to surrounding communities as a place for penance afdol

Confidence in the local community about the legend of Nyi Roro Kidul also gave birth to its own charm. Almost every Friday night and Tuesday night, visitors and the local fishermen on the beach doing the ritual ceremony. Pelarungan colored ritual offerings and colorful flowers into the sea. Peak of the ritual usually occurs at night 1 Suro, and two-three days after the feast of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. In essence, the safety and fishers asked for mercy for him from ruling the earth and sky.

Panorama view the sunset at the Parang tritis  beach  

When the sun is inclined to the west and the weather is sunny, it's time to have fun.Although visitors are prohibited from swimming, Parangtritis not lack the means to having fun. On the beach there are rental ATV (All-terrain Vechile), the rate of about Rp.50000-100000 per half hour. Insert it into gear and pulling the clutch off the gas.Brrrrooom, 4-wheel all-terrain bike will be raced take you across the sand dune beach.

Well, ATVs may only be suitable for those who are more adventurous. Another option is the gig. Along the smooth surface of the sand waves were washed with 2-wheeled horse-drawn carriage is no less enjoyable. Bendi will bring us to the east end where the cluster of coral Parangtritis so beautiful spot is often used as pre-wedding photo shoot.The dim twilight and shadow golden sun on the water surface more and evoke a romantic atmosphere.

Parangtritis also offer excitement for those who travel with family. Kite-flying with your baby is equally enjoyable. Strong sea breeze which is very helpful to make a kite flying high, even if you have never played a kite though.

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History of Taman sari yogyakarta

An era after Giyanti Treaty, Pangeran Mangkubumi was build a palace as the central of Kasultanan Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat's goverment. Pangeran Mangkubumi later known as Sultan Hamengku Buwono I was building the palace in the center of imaginary line connecting Parangtritis Beach and Mount Merapi. The point that was being a reference for building the palace is an umbul (fountain). To respect his wives good turns because they helped Sultan in the war time, Sultan asked Demak Tegis, a Portuegese architect and Bupati Madiun, as the foreman, to build a palace in that fountain which is located 500 meters in the south of keraton. The palace which is surrounded by Segaran (artificial lake) with the fragrant scent of flowers which were planted in the artificial island surrounds it is called as Taman Sari (Water Castle) now.

 

"On this Gapura Panggung, Sultan usually watched the dance down there. The buildings in its side was the place for people to play their instruments and in the middle usually small stage which is used by the dancers to show their versed and elegant dance," the guide explains to YogYES as we enter Taman Sari. From Gapura Panggung, the guide brings YogYES to enter the area which was only Sultan and his family could enter, Taman Sari pools. The sound of splash water immediately greets us. The water limpidity blends nicely with the stout light-yellow walls. The pools is divided into three, Umbul Kawitan (pool for the prince and the princess), Umbul Pamuncar (pool for Sultan's mistress), and Umbul Panguras (Sultan's pool).

 

 

A stoneware which was used for Sultan wives to reflect themselves still intactly stands when YogYES enter the tower of Sultan's private room. Ornaments which used to beautify the stoneware give a glamour effect to all things that were placed beside the Sultan's wardrobe. Imagine, 200 years ago there was a woman was waiting water in the stoneware until its calm then she down her head, fixed her makeup and bun, beautify her body while reflecting herself in the water mirror. Besides the stoneware and Sultan's private room, in this three floored tower we can find wooden stairs which are still taken care and it will gave effect of antique for everyone who sees it. Up to the top, the reflection of the sunshine form the pool down there and all Taman Sari area will be clearly seen. Long time ago from this place, Perhaps Sultan also enjoyed this view, and Taman Sari view which was still complete with its artificial lake and the flowers fragrant.
 

After enjoying the view from the top of the tower, the guide brings yogYES into Gapura Agung, the arrival of Kereta Kencana which carried Sultan and his family. The gate which is dominated by flowers and bird's wings ornament is the entrance for Sultan and family to Taman Sari. Place for meditation which is right at the south of Taman Sari becomes the next destination. Before going to the war, Sultan would meditate in this place. Silent and quiet atmosphere instantly felt when YogYES enters. In this place, Sultan would think all the posibilities to negotiate with the enemies and war strategies to make sovereignty of Keraton Yogyakarta keep in order. This area is also to be a storage for the weapons, armors, and purgatory place for antique keris. Its yard usually used by the Sultan's solders to war practice.
 

 

YogYES parted with the guide in front of the Gapura Agung. But it does not mean that the journey will be enad because there are many places that must be visited, such as Sumur Gumuling and Kenongo Building. To reach those places, you should went through Tajug, wind way alley that was used to connect Taman Sari with Keraton and Pulo Kenongo. This wide underground alley is used as the place when Keraton in the critical condition. Many hidden places can be found in this place. Leaving Tajug, you can see traces of Pulo Kenongo which was formerly an artificial island that was planted by cananga flowers to give fragrant into Taman Sari. YogYES then goes to Sumur Gumuling, underground mosque as the place for Sultan and family to do their religious duty. This two-story building is designed to have a good acoustic side. So, when the imam led the prayer, her voice would be clearly hear from all over the length and breadth of the building. Now, it still can being felt. The people speech who are far away from us will feel like they are on our side. Moreover, we can go to the center of the mosque by pass through the dark alleys. Arriving in the square-shaped with 5 steps around it in the center of the mosque, the feeling of majesty instantly felt. When we look up, the blue sky will greet us. The sounds of bird that came from settlements in Taman Sari area will add the serene atmosphere.

Underground mosque in taman sari yogyakarta

 

The last destination is Kenongo Building. The building which was used for Sultan to dine with family is the highest building in Taman Sari. In this place you can watch the enchanting golden sunset. All Taman Sari complez also can be seen from the top of Gedung Kenongo such as, Soko Guru mosquee in the east Taman Sari and Tajug's ventilations. Satisfied by the freshness of water in Taman Sary, the sky will greet us. The beautiful and enchanting view is offered by Taman Sari. The Enchanting water pools blend with walls which was blended from European, Hinduism, Java and China styled become a value that makes Taman Sari unforgetable.
 

Hours Open: Monday - Sunday, 09.00 - 15.30 WIB
 

Ticket:
 

Domestic Travelers: IDR 3,000

Foreign Travelers: IDR 7,000

Guide: Negotiable (IDR 10,000 - 20,000)
 

Description: trip ticket price is obtained in January 2012. The guide's rate is vary, depending on mutual agreement.

 

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Secret of wakatobi = in the deep sea you will find another world

Beauty of wakatobi

Wakatobi probably few people know about Wakatobi because most people in Indonesia and abroad whose name is known only in Indonesia bali but there are a lot of natural beauty that will not be inferior to bali. Bali is only one of the beauty of my beloved country Indonesia other than Bali is still a lot of places that can be used as tourist attractions for example, is one of Wakatobi. 

Is one of Wakatobi regency in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia. The capital of this district is located at Wangi-Wangi, formed under the laws of the Republic of Indonesia Number 29 of 2003, dated December 18, 2003. Its area is 823 km ² and in 2003 a population of 91 497 people, consisting of 44 843 male and female soul 46 654 inhabitants. 

Panorama of Wakatobi

Wakatobi is also the name of the national park established in 1996, with a total area of ​​1.39 million hectares, involving marine biodiversity, scale and condition of coral occupies one of the highest priority of marine conservation in Indonesia. 

This national park has 25 pieces of coral reef with a circumference of the coast of the islands along the 600 km. More than 112 species from 13 families including corals Acropora formosa, A. hyacinthus, Psammocora profundasafla, Pavona cactus, Leptoseris yabei, Fungia molucensis, Lobophyllia robusta, Merulina ampliata, Platygyra versifora, Euphyllia glabrescens, Tubastraea frondes, Stylophora pistillata, throchelliophorum Sarcophyton, and Sinularia spp. 

Fish species richness was a good variety of fish and fish consumption, the national park there are approximately as many as 93 species of food fish and ornamental fish trade among argus spots (Cephalopholus argus), takhasang (Naso unicornis), pogo-pogo (Balistoides viridescens), napoleon (Cheilinus undulatus), red fish (Lutjanus biguttatus), rabbitfish (Siganus guttatus), Amphiprion melanopus, Chaetodon specullum, Chelmon rostratus, Heniochus acuminatus, Lutjanus monostigma, Caesio caerularea, and others.

Fish in Wakatobi

In addition there are several types of sea birds such as geese, brown stone (Sula leucogaster plotus), kettle melayu (Charadrius peronii), Eurasia kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), there are also three species of sea turtles are often landed on the islands in the Park is hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata), loggerhead turtle (Caretta Caretta), and cracked turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea). 

Indigenous people living around the park or the sea tribe called Bajau tribe. According to ancient Chinese and European explorers, says that human beings are capable of sailing to explore the islands Merqui, Johor, Singapore, Sulawesi and the Sulu archipelago. Of the whole man boating in Southeast Asia that still have traditional boating culture is Bajau tribe. Seeing their daily lives is interesting and unique, especially diving into the ocean without the equipment to spear fish. 

Wakcuttle at wakatobi

Hoga Island (Resort Kaledupa), Island Binongko (Resort Binongko) Tamia and Resort is an attractive location visited, especially for diving, snorkeling, marine tourism, swimming, camping, and cultural tourism. 

How to reach the location: 

From Turkey to the smells of speed boat with regular twice daily with a five-hour long trip or a day with a timber ship for 12 hours. From the smells to Lasalimu ride a four wheeler for two hours, then climb aboard the fast-Wanci Lasalimu for an hour or timber ship-Wanci Lasalimu for 2.5 hours. Wanci is the first gate into the Wakatobi National Park area. 

If you like diving or snorkeling you try to visit Wakatobi is guaranteed you will not regret it and if you want to go there in April, should s / d in June and October / d in December because at that time was a good season. you certainly would not think that Indonesia has a wealth of beautiful nature and we as the younger generation to keep emotion and care of natural resources we have. and much more natural wealth Indonesia .. ^ _ ^ 

and some tips that you should know before going to Wakatobi you can see here 

see you again in the next article ... hehehe...

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green canyon in indonesia???????

Green canyon pangandaran

Green canyon in Indonesia?????

is that true??????????

waw so amazing ....

 Green Canyon is in America now has a twin and was in Indonesia, although not like in America but the green canyon Indonesia has extraordinary beauty ..

 Green Canyon Nature tourism is most loved by tourists trekking enthusiast, canoe, or a challenging tour of adrenaline. Named because it is like this Green Canyon Green Canyon Indonesia.

 It looks like the Green Canyon America, it has been said by the locals. That is why the origin of this place called the Green Canyon.

 Green Canyon is located in the Village Kertayasa, District Cijulang, Ciamis regency, West Java. From Kudat town is about 130 kilometers, or if from Pangandaran is approximately 31 km.

 Green Canyon is a tourist spot with cliffs and shelter handsome shade trees flanking the River Cijulang Cukang Taneuh real name or a land bridge. The name is derived from a cliff in the downstream section of the river that blend so it looks like a bridge

Beuty of green canyon pangandaran

 Defined as a tourist attraction in 1991, Green Canyon is almost never empty of visitors.They see the huge public interest in recent months that it provided a unique tourist activities. So, if the visitor is usually invited to come and beauty along the Green Canyon by boat, now it can be done in different ways more challenging, ie, with body rafting or immerses himself from the upstream river and float with the current Cijulang, Kudat.Guaranteed fun!

Swimming in green canyon pangandaran

 Prior to the start point on the upstream side of the river, each visitor is required to use some safety equipment, such as leg protectors, knee protectors, helmets, and buoys. In addition, the one thing that must be considered, ie when passing the rapids, the eye should always be forward. This is to avoid major and sharp rocks in some parts of the river.

 For beginners, it is advisable to come in the dry season. This is because, the water discharge current is not too big and friendly. Fourth grade because that's when it fell into the River Cijulang grade one. Thus, it is very safe for beginners.

 Body rafting rafting distance is around 4 km and applied for 4 hours. And, would not be guaranteed to be a long time when we are lulled by the beauty of the cliffs as high as 20-30 meters coupled with crystal clear water and green Tosca.

 What is more along the river, lots of interesting things that can be enjoyed, such as 20 meters from the start there is the Bat Cave or community dubbed the Cave of Cave lalay or smell. This cave is the only merupaka Bat Cave are within easy reach of the other caves along the river. And, for those who bring a flashlight to get into the cave to the main section, where thousands of bats hanging from the hole where he witnessed a burst of sunlight and produce a beautiful light refraction.

Panorama green canyon pangandaran

 Well, besides the cave, visitors can also enjoy the beauty of water droplets that fall like a curtain between the roots of plants at the edge of the cliff. If lucky, a rainbow will appear when the curtain of water by the sun. And, much of this water seepage, because the area around the water catchment areas. Even when the rainy season arrives, the water droplets will turn into a mini waterfall

 Other interesting places worth to be visited is Swimming daughter, tiny pool crystal clear and cool watery which is above the height of 8 meters. In addition considered a sacred place, bath or wash your face in the water pool is believed to facilitate all matters including the mate. As a result on certain dates, such as a shura, the place was filled with visitors who expect a blessing by a bath in this pool.

 And, no cover is more fun to rafting on the Green Canyon, in addition to jumping from the rock umbrella. Large umbrella-shaped stone that has a height of about 5-7 meters.Because once exciting and love to pass ...


 List price of green canyon tours in Indonesia with maro travel agent
3D Complete Package 2 N:

• > 51 people: Rp 600,000
• > 20 people: USD 625 000
• 16-20 people: Rp 650.000
• 10-15 people: Rp 700.000
• 7-9 people: $ 1,000,000
• 4-6 persons: Rp 1,200,000
• 2-3 persons: Rp 1,500,000

     Price include:

• Tourism Bus Executive Class Jakarta PP - Pangandaran - Greencanyon - Jakarta
• Stay 1 night in 3-star Hotel, Pangandaran
• Hotels close by to the east coast, dining and shopping for souvenirs
• Snack eating 5x and 1x
• Travel tickets and Pangandaran Nature Reserve, driver tips and tolls
• Rent a boat in Pangandaran
• Snorkelling equipment in Pangandaran of glasses and frog legs
• Rent a boat in the Green Canyon
• Body gear rafting on the Green Canyon
• P3K

    Does not include:

• Expenses and personal needs
• Personalized medicine
• Deviations from the specified path
• Life insurance

You can use other agent or choose the other ones you want it just a example....hope you like it guys enjoy it

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bunaken beach is good for holiday

Understand

 Bunaken is one of Indonesia's most famous diving and snorkeling areas and it draws visitors from all over the world. In addition to banana-shaped Bunaken Island itself, the 890 km2 of marine national park includes the neighboring islands of Manado Tua (a distinctive cone-shaped extinct volcano), Siladen, Montehagen,Nain, and Nain Kecil.
 

 Some 20,000 local inhabitants make their living from the waters in the Bunaken National Marine Park, and this has inevitably led to some conflicts. By and large though, the co-operation between national and local government authorities, conservation groups, business owners and local communities has been very successful here. This has led many to cite Bunaken as a model example of how Indonesia should be preserving its natural marine treasures.

HISTORY

 Bunaken was formally established as a national marine park in 1991.

Landscape

Mangroves on the east coast of Bunaken

 The park is famed for the clarity of its water (35m visibility is common in the summer dry season), the abundance of coral and fish, and for the precipitous "walls" at some sites. Bunaken Timur, right off the east coast of the island and featuring all of the above, is rated by many as the single best dive site in all Indonesia.
 In places the water is extremely deep here - 1,500 metres plus.



Flora and fauna

 Bunaken has a quite stunning biodiversity including:

• No less than 70 different genera of coral 
• five species of sea turtle 
• an extraodinary range of fish - 70% of all fish species that exist in the Indo-Western Pacific Ocean are found here 
• white tip and black tip reef-sharks are common 
• wonderful resident dugongs 
• barracuda and tuna make regular appearences from more pelagic waters 
• occasionally saltwater crocodiles 

Climate

 Bunaken is barely a degree above the equator and thus tropical. The wet season, from November to mid-April, brings frequent rains sometimes in storms lasting for several days which freshen the air nicely but also reduce marine visibility. The dry season is from May to October, when temperatures climb to a roasting 35° and visibility reaches a maximum.

 Bunaken receives less rain than the north Sulawesi mainland and is well ventilated with sea breezes.

Get in

 Bunaken is about 45 to 60 minutes by boat from Manado.

 Most resorts will arrange transfers from the airport for their guests.

 Alternatively, a public boat leaves daily except Sundays at 2-3PM from the canal on the north side of Manado market. The cost is Rp 25,000 one way for tourists and Rp 10,000 for locals. It returns to Manado from the jetty in Bunaken village around 8 to 8:30AM every morning except on Sundays.

 You also can charter a private boat to bunaken in the Manado harbor (behind the Celebes Hotel.

Fees/Permits

 As of September 2008, entry to the park costs Rp 50,000 per day or Rp 150,000 per calendar year. Children below 10 years are exempt.

 Even though the fee is not automatically levied upon entrance to the park, it is the responsibility of all visitors to pay it and reputable dive shops & resorts will always charge this to their guests. As proof of payment, you will receive a waterproof plastic tag that must be carried at all times. Spot checks are not uncommon by the patrol boats.

 The park is managed by a multi-stakeholder board comprising of government and non-government members to include representatives of the 30,000 people who live within the boundaries of the park. Though deemed by some as not being transparent and lacking in effectiveness, the management board together with the water police have, over the years, been able to stop cyanide fishing, dynamite fishing and more recently participated in the release of 700 napoleon wrasse that had been illegally caught in and around the park. Though not perfect and certainly having room for improvement, the management board does have an important role in the conservation of the area and this could not happen without the support of all visitors in adhering to the purchase of the entrance tag.

Get around
 Pathways connect the various settlements around Bunaken. Many are effectively impassable after rain. Ojeks are the motorised from of transport around the island but visitors are encouraged to walk. Watch out if walking along the coastline, as the beach may disappear when the high tide rolls in.

beauty of bunaken

See

 Tourism on Bunaken has been very much geared towards serious divers over the years but the trend seems to be changing. More and more casual snorkelers are visiting the area as are those who wish to just relax immersed in nature. Possible activities for landlubbers include:


 Beach-combing, especially at low tide when the reef top is accessible.
Hiking to some of the secluded coves on the eastern and northern part of the island. Trails are poorly marked.


 Fishing, but only outside of the park boundaries. Hire a boat or join one of the local fishermen.
Dolphin & Whale watching, either on diveboat trips or by hiring a boat privately.


 Do

 The thing to do in Bunaken is dive, dive and dive! However, the steep walls and occasionally strong, rapidly changing currents mean that many sites cater more to the intermediate/advanced diver. There are beginner-friendly sites too and all dive shops can arrange introduction dives and Open Water Dive courses.

 The North Sulawesi Watersports Association offers oodles of detail on diving in the park.
All dive shops in the park are affiliated with resorts, so see Sleep below for listings.

 Snorkeling is fantastic in front of many of the resorts around the island, with an incredible amount of marine life inhabiting the shallows. Remember not to snorkel without fins as the currents can sometimes be strong and change quickly even when they are not. Pick a reference point on the island and do not stray too far unless you are a very confident swimmer.

Buy

The Visitors Centre on Liang Beach sells handicrafts, t-shirts and general souvenirs.

Eat

Fish, fish and fish, usually at your dive resort.

Drink

 There is no natural potable water on Bunaken. Insist on bottled water at all times and ensure that coffee and tea are is also made with bottled water.

 The local spirit Cap Tikus (literally rat brand) is a distilled palm wine amd is actually quite nice on the rocks with a slice of lemon.

 Bintang is the number 1 beer in Indonesia and is available cold at many of the resorts.

Sleep

 Most visitors choose to sleep at their dive resort, almost all of which offer full board package offers. Accommodation on Pulau Bunaken is generally expensive for Indonesian standards as the majority of people coming here are on a short holiday trip. There are no budget options for backpackers.

 Those resorts on the south and west sides of Bunaken Island are on a strip of coarse yellow sand beach whilst the frontage of those on the east side is a mixture of mangroves and small beaches.

 Bunaken Divers Seabreeze Resort (Bunaken Divers Seabreeze Resort), Bunaken white sands beach (a short boatride away from Manado), ☎ +62 811 439558 ,
Bunaken Kuskus Resort, Pangalisang Beach (10 min walking from Bunaken Village), ☎ +62 813 40000116 ,  checkin: 12 noon; checkout:1PM or any desire time. Rp 150,000-250,000 per person/night.
Bastianos Dive Resort, ☎ +62 431 3325678 (info@bastianos.com),  Full service dive resort.
Bunaken Beach Resort, ☎ +62 813 40037657 (info@bunakenbeachresort.com), Dive resort, scuba diving and snorkelling. Has its own private beach and a beautiful sea view with mountainous mainland in the background..
Bunaken Cha Cha Nature Resort, (On the eastern side of Bunaken), ☎ +62 813 56930370 , 10 cottages all with en-suite bathrooms (hot water showers), large balconies, all superior cottages are equipped with A/C. Private white sand beach, "House Reef" with floating pontoon for snorkellers, massage treatments available. Restaurant above the beach, wifi throughout the resort, PADI dive centre. Skype: bunakenchacha. Packages from US$70 per person/per night ; accommodation & dive packages from US$150 per person/per night..
Bunaken Village Resort, (Pangalisang beach on the east coast of Bunaken),. 8 cottages, restaurant, dive shop, beach bar, and swimming pool around a small landscaped garden. Rooms €25-28, 2 boat dives €45.
Cicak Senang Resort (Happy Gecko), Liang Beach, ☎ +62 852 5665 0099 (cicak.senang@gmail.com),. Five comfortable wooden bungalows on a hillside with spacious bathroom and sea views. Beachside restaurant and bar. Good snorkelling right in front of the resort. Dive center on the premises. Daily dive trips, PADI courses, snorkelling tours and dolphin watching tours. Families with children welcome. €22 per person/night fullboard. edit
Froggies Divers, Liang Beach, Bunaken, Manado, ☎ +62 812 4301356 , +62 812 4301464 (manado@divefroggies.com),. A PADI dive resort in the middle of the Bunaken National Marine Park; 12 cozy wooden bungalows with veranda, all facing the sea, ventilator, western type bathrooms with hot & cold water showers, free wifi, free laundry service, Indonesian specialty food, return transfer to airport. 3 new wooden dive-boats; max 2-4 divers per guide. Belgian GM and a PADI instructor who speaks Dutch, English, French, German and basic bahasa Indonesian. Friendly atmosphere and personal service.
Living Colours, ☎ +62 812 4306063 ,. Diver-oriented resort run by the shop of the same name. The bungalows are spacious and clean.Rooms €35/person including three meals.
Lorenso's Bungalows, (5 min down the coast from Living Colours),. Basic bungalows for Rp 125,000-250,000/person.
Panorama Resort. The food is good, but you have to buy your own drinking water. Tea and coffee are only available at mealtimes and if you ask for it. Very friendly staff, large amounts of very nice food and patient and friendly German Dive instructor. Heince Pontoh as a divemaster shows you all the little stuff! From Rp 135,000. Rooms for Rp 150,000 have a view on the sea but are quite basic.
Two Fish Divers, ☎ +62 811 432805 ,. Small PADI Gold Palm IDC Resort based on Bunaken Island. Cottages are basic but comfortable, and are right in front of the mangroves. The food is reliable, if monotonous. Offers fun dives for experienced and inexperienced divers, with small groups of 2-4 divers per dive guide. Also offers a full range of PADI dive courses from Open Water Course through to Instructor. Rooms from €15/person..
Bunaken Island Resort (info@bunaken.nl), Liang Beach (North Sulawesi), ☎ +31 6 2470 1673 ,. 2 villas (150 m²) and 6 bungalows (60 m²), all in the Indonesian Minahasa style and tastefully furnished. Balinese-style en-suite bathrooms with a hot shower tub and an open-roof shower, wifi throughout, A/C, grand balconies with large hammocks are standard. Tours can be arranged. Villas & bungalows from €55-79 per person/night including daily 3 meals, coffee, tea and drinking water.
Raja Laut Dive Resort ( +62 813 4060 8933 ), Pangalisan Beach (info@rajalaut-bunaken.com), checkin: 11AM; checkout: 9AM. Small cosyeco dive lodge with a family atmosphere on the east side of Bunaken Is. Good views, no mangroves on the seafront and direct access to the beach and reef. Accomodation in 60 m² wooden Minahasa style bungalows. King size beds, mosquito nets, big terraces, hammocks, ceiling fans, hot water, guest towels. Diving is in small groups with one dive guide for every 2-3 divers. All dive equipment is included and in new condition, comfortable 15 m diving boat. PADI dive centre with courses of every level. Roberto is an Italian marine biologist and underwater photographer and will help to classify species and giving tips for better shots and special attention for macro photographers. Dive packages with 2-3 dives daily. Restaurant on the beach with fresh fish and an Italian influence. Water, coffee, tea, seasonal fruit included and available all day long. Dolphins, fishing, whale watching and snorkelling trips can be organised. Rooms €25-45, cost of single dive €30.
On Siladen Island
Onong Resort, Siladen Island, (info@celebesdivers.com),. A boutique dive resort operated by Celebes Divers. 7 individual cottages, all with A/C and 24/7 electrical power. Indonesian and Italian cuisine, full service dive shop and a serious marine biology research centre.
Siladen Resort & Spa, Siladen Island, ☎ +62 811 4300641 ,. checkin: 2PM; checkout: 10AM. Boutique resort aimed both non-diving visitors and keen divers. The resort offers 5 individual beach view and 10 garden view villas, a traditional spa, a large salt water pool, dining and in-house PADI diving centre offering a full range of courses.

Stay safe

 There are no unusual health risks in the park, aside from the standard set of easily avoided venomous marine critters. Stinging jellyfish are found only occasionally, primarily during the change of the seasons in spring and autumn.

 Bunaken is considered to be a malaria-free zone. Nearby areas of North Sulawesi are malarial though (but not rampantly so).

 Saltwater crocodiles may be encountered close to river mouths and mangroves, although no official populations survey has been done in quite some time, making it impossible to know whether or not they still exist in the area.

Get out

 Back to Manado which is well connected to all major cities in Indonesia.

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lawang sewu semarang

 Lawang Sewu merupakan sebuah gedung di Semarang, Jawa Tengah yang merupakan kantor dari Nederlands-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij atau NIS. Dibangun pada tahun 1904 dan selesai pada tahun 1907. Terletak di bundaran Tugu Muda yang dahulu disebut Wilhelminaplein.

 Masyarakat setempat menyebutnya Lawang Sewu (Seribu Pintu) dikarenakan bangunan tersebut memiliki pintu yang sangat banyak. Kenyataannya, pintu yang ada tidak sampai seribu. Bangunan ini memiliki banyak jendela yang tinggi dan lebar, sehingga masyarakat sering menganggapnya sebagai pintu (lawang).

 Bangunan kuno dan megah berlantai dua ini setelah kemerdekaan dipakai sebagai kantor Djawatan Kereta Api Repoeblik Indonesia (DKARI) atau sekarang PT Kereta Api Indonesia. Selain itu pernah dipakai sebagai Kantor Badan Prasarana Komando Daerah Militer (Kodam IV/Diponegoro) dan Kantor Wilayah (Kanwil) Kementerian Perhubungan Jawa Tengah. Pada masa perjuangan gedung ini memiliki catatan sejarah tersendiri yaitu ketika berlangsung peristiwa Pertempuran lima hari di Semarang(14 Oktober - 19 Oktober 1945). Gedung tua ini menjadi lokasi pertempuran yang hebat antara pemuda AMKA atau Angkatan Muda Kereta Api melawan Kempetai dan Kidobutai, Jepang. Maka dari itu Pemerintah Kota Semarang dengan Surat Keputusan Wali Kota Nomor. 650/50/1992, memasukan Lawang Sewu sebagai salah satu dari 102 bangunan kuno atau bersejarah di Kota Semarang yang patut dilindungi.

 Saat ini bangunan tua tersebut telah mengalami tahap konservasi dan revitalisasi yang dilakukan oleh Unit Pelestarian benda dan bangunan bersejarah PT Kereta Api Persero

Sejarah lawang sewu

 Orang menyebutnya Lawang Sewu yang secara harfiah berarti 'seribu pintu' -- meski nyatanya pintu yang ada tak sampai seribu. Dibangun tahun 1904 sampai 1907, awalnya, gedung ini dipakai sebagai kantor jawatan kereta api Belanda, Nederlands-Indische Spoorweg Maatschappij atau NIS.
 

 Setelah Jepang bercokol di Indonesia pada 1942, gedung ini diambil alih. Ruang bawah tanah gedung yang difungsikan sebagai saluran pembuangan air, sebagian diubah jadi penjara bawah tanah yang sarat cerita penyiksaan tahanan. Lawang Sewu juga jadi saksi sejarah Pertempuran lima hari di Semarang yang menewaskan ribuan jiwa di sekitar bangunan itu.

suasana lawang sewu dimalam hari

 Lawang Sewu adalah salah satu bangunan bersejarah yang dibangun oleh pemerintahan kolonial Belanda, pada 27 Februari 1904. Awalnya bangunan tersebut didirikan untuk digunakan sebagai Het Hoofdkantoor van de Nederlansch Indische Spoorweg Maatscappij (NIS) atau Kantor Pusat Perusahan Kereta Api Swasta NIS. Sebelumnya kegiatan administrasi perkantoran NIS dilakukan di Stasiun Samarang NIS. Namun pertumbuhan jaringan perkeretaapian yang cukup pesat, dengan sendirinya membutuhkan penambahan jumlah personil teknis dan 

bagian administrasi yang tidak sedikit seiring dengan meningkatnya aktivitas perkantoran. Salah satu akibatnya kantor pengelola di Stasiun Samarang NIS menjadi tidak lagi memadai. NIS pun menyewa beberapa bangunan milik perseorangan sebagai jalan keluar sementara. Namun hal tersebut dirasa tidak efisien. Belum lagi dengan keberadaan lokasi Stasiun Samarang NIS yang terletak di kawasan rawa-rawa hingga urusan sanitasi dan kesehatan pun menjadi pertimbangan penting. Kemudian diputuskan untuk membangun kantor administrasi di lokasi baru. Pilihan jatuh ke lahan yang pada masa itu berada di pinggir kota berdekatan dengan kediaman Residen. Letaknya di ujung Bodjongweg Semarang (sekarang Jalan Pemuda), di sudut pertemuan Bodjongweg dan Samarang naar Kendalweg (jalan raya menuju Kendal). NIS mempercayakan rancangan gedung kantor pusat NIS di Semarang kepada Prof. Jacob F. Klinkhamer (TH Delft) dan B.J. Ouendag, arsitek yang berdomisili di Amsterdam. Seluruh proses perancangan dilakukan di Negeri Belanda, baru kemudian gambar-gambar dibawa ke kota Semarang. Melihat dari cetak biru Lawang Sewu tertulis bahwa site plan dan denah bangunan ini telah digambar di Amsterdam pada tahun 1903. Begitu pula kelengkapan gambar kerjanya dibuat dan ditandatangi di Amsterdam tahun 1903. 

sumber : wikipedia

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Mantingan mosque and grave

Mantingan Mosque is an ancient mosque in the village of Mantingan, District Annual, Jepara regency, Central Java. The mosque was reportedly established in the Sultanate of Demak.

  Founded by a high floor tiles covered with Chinese-made, and likewise with the railroad-undakannya. All imported from Macao. Building including the roof ridge is a Chinese style. Outer and inner walls are decorated with blue pictorial pottery plate, being a wall next to where priests and preachers are decorated with reliefs of wildlife pictorial square, dancers and dancers carved on rocks deep yellow. Supervision of construction work of this mosque was none other than Mo Han Liem Babah.

Inside the mosque complex, there is the tomb of Sultan Hadlirin, husband of Queen Kanjeng Kalinyamat and sister-in-law Sultan Trenggono, the last ruler of Demak. In addition there are also grave Waliullah Mbah Abdul Jalil, who was mentioned as another name Sheikh Siti Jenar.

HISTORY AND LEGENDS

Stated above that the Mantingan Mosque was the second Mosque. The Mosque was built in 1481 S until 1559 C. according to statement stated inside the Mosque “ RUPA BRAHMANA WANASARI" written by son of R. Muhayat, his name R. Toyib. In the beginning R. Toyib studied Islamic knowledge in Mecca and China. After finishing his study, he then moved to Jepara. R. Toyib married Ratu Kalinyamat (Retno Kencono), a daughter of  Sultan Trenggono from Demak kingdom. He then was called “Sultan Hadlirin” and throned as ‘Adipati Jepara’ until he passed away and finally was buried beside the Mosque that he had built.
In the graveyard area, his wife and his Chinese relative, named CIE GWI GWAN were also buried. The graveyard fully crowded at “Khol” (the day where people commemorate the death of Sultan Hadlirin’s death) also at ceremonial moment to change banner covered the Sultan’s tomb. This ceremonial moment is held once a year at 17 Robiul Awal (month of Moslem calendar), same with the date of Jepara anniversary.

The grave is believed by many people that has magical power. Husband and wife who haven’t got any child yet supposed to visit the grave yard and pick some fallen pace fruits. The ‘Pace’ fruit then has to be eaten by the husband and wife, if god may permit, the husband and wife will get baby.
Another magical power in this grave is the holy water, local people believe that the water used to get the truth of someone. Jeparanase people use this water when they are facing a problem by drinking the water, but it’s just a belief, you may believe or not.

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Origin of the word temple and history of temple welahan

 origin of the word temple. There are two versions about the origin of the word temple:
  Many of us who think the word is a term outside the temple. But actually the word temple is found only in Indonesia. If the habit of judging people in Indonesia who often gave names to an object or living thing based on the sounds generated - like a Frog Ngorek, Sparrow, Gecko - so does the Temple. When the temple was held religious ceremonies, often used when the bell is struck will sound 'k-ping' is a big bell rang 'pagoda'. Then it sounds like it's coming out of places of worship used as a basis for the Chinese to refer to the place. (Moertiko p.97)
  Other versions by 'chronicles the Chinese in Batavia', mentioned that about the year 1650, Lt. Chinese, Guo Xun-guan established a place of worship in honor of Guan Yin in Glodok. Guan Yin is the Buddhist goddess of compassion who is commonly known as the Kwan Im. In the 17th century when Japanese Christians were persecuted, the statue of Goddess Kwan Im replacing the statue of the Virgin Mary to mislead the Japanese police spy. Places of worship in Glodok was called Guan Yin Ting or place of worship Goddess Guan Yin (Kwan Im). Yin-Ting Chinese words is called in Indonesia said to be clan-Teng, who is now a place of worship common to all Chinese in Indonesia. (Heuken hal.181).

History of welahan temple
Welahan temple named "Hian Thian Siang Tee" located 24 km towards the south of Jepara city center, in the Village District Welahan Welahan district of Jepara, a village that holds the relics of ancient China and became one of the assets in Jepara history tour, which stands majestically 2 fruit temples constructed a figure of Chinese medicine named Tan Siang Hoe along with his brother named Tan Siang Djie. To reach Tourism History is supported by a variety of infrastructure including paved roads can use the two-wheeled vehicles and four wheel or other public transport, because the location is adjacent to the market Object Welahan
Legend
In 1830 when Governor-General of the Netherlands Johannes Graaf Van Bosch to power in Indonesia, which at that time called the colonial Dutch East Indies, came a full-blooded Chinese from China named Tan Siang Boe. His departure from China to the Southeast Asia needs to find his elder brother named Tan Siang Djie in Indonesia. When departing from China together in one boat is in it a Tasugagu "Reverend" in which Tasu runs out of Pho To San meditated in mainland China, is a place where the hermitage of majesty minister / Kaisa "Hian Thian Siang Tee". Amid tasu trip fell ill, with a sense of loyalty and mutual help herd of fellow human beings so that Tan Siang Hoe care with the provision of drugs - drugs brought from China, he can cure the illness Tasugagu.

With gratitude for his recovery, when it landed in Singapore Tasu provide mementos of thanks to Tan Siang Boe in the form of a bag "kind of bag" containing items - ancient Chinese heritage goods comprising: a patient Tjiang "fine paper pictorial Paduka Hian Siang Tee Thiam ", sebilah po Kiam" sword of China ", an incense Lauw" ash ", and a volume Tjioe hwat" textbook of medicine / divination ". The sky god Pagoda After Tan Siang Boe arrived in Semarang, stay at home gatherings "Kong Kwan" obtain information that his elder brother / sister in the area Welahan Jepara, so he went to see Tan Siang Djie at the venue.

There he can meet his elder brother who still mondok gathered in one house with the family of Liem Tjoe Tien. The house is still located in the Gang Edge Welahan and the house was until now used for storing the treasures of ancient "temple" as a place of worship and revered by all Chinese people who believe, after some time, Tan Siang Boe settled with his brother in Welahan, then One day he went to work in other areas, while items that contain these ancient treasures entrusted to his brother. Given the safety of goods entrusted to it then by Tan Siang Djie the goods entrusted to homeowners Liem Tjoe Tien is always stored in an attic of a house inhabited. At that time, in general still do not know whether the tooth blackener heirloom items stored on top of the attic. During the storage in an attic is any date that is three days of birth "sha gwe" the day Imlex Seng Tam Djiet of Hian Siang Tee Thiam, supernatural power out of the heirlooms that give off light like a fire burning items, at any time of dragons and snakes out turtle which is amazing for the whole house.

With the incident dipanggilah Tan Siang Boe originally entrust the goods for return to Welahan to mebuka heirlooms stored in the bag. Once opened and shown to people the whole house while telling about the origin of the goods so he can have a heritage of ancient China. With the origin of these treasures so people have confidence that the whole house ancient heritage that is a relic of the lord's will Hian Siang Tee Thiam so adored by indigenous leluhur.the pagoda interior of the sky god.

One day Lie Tien Tjoe ill and the disease can be healed again by unseen forces that exist in heritage, with events from the conversation that then mouth to mouth by a lot of people so that inheritance of his name known, respected, revered and adored by those who believe it until now .

According to the statement that the only legacy of the first Chinese in Indonesia are carried by Tan Siang Boe heritage is stored in Welahan so that there is another saying that the existence of the Welahan pagoda is the oldest in Indonesia.

With a presence in Welahan pagoda is not only dominated but also of Chinese descent native who came from various cities and provinces to request the medication, ask fate, marriage, farming, and please forward in its business, and so on.

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Kartini Beach

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   Tourism Object Kartini Beach is located 2.5 km to the west of Jepara Regency Hall. This tourist attraction located in administrative districts Bulu Jepara
Various supporting facilities such as docks, some turtle aquarium, motel, children's games (carousel, bath balls, boats currents), and others have been available for the visitors.
Regions with an area of ​​3.5 ha of land is a strategic area, because as the sea transportation routes to the National marine park attractions karimunjawa and Long Island. Now is also readily available means of transportation to the Publications of the KMP Kartini Beach pier. Muria (travel time 6 hours) and Quick Ship Kartini I (travel time 2.5 hours).

   on the beach there is a monument that supposedly belong to anchor Dampo Awang who lost a fight against Sunan Bonang. The battle on the ship causing the vessel Kerem (sink) and kemambang (float) so that there is a link with the name of the city Apex.
Regardless of whether or not the myth, Kartini Beach is interesting to visit. Conditions sloping beaches and shallow, calm wave, clean, and has a stretch of soft sand make the visitors especially children linger at home there.

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FORT PORTUGAL

FORT PORTUGAL

Portuguese fort, is a historical fort located in the village Banyumanis adjacent to the village of Ujung Batu, District Keling, Jepara regency, Central Java Province. It is said that the fortress is built in the year 1613-1645 Government Mataram as the central defense to repel the enemy coming from the Java Sea.

Its location is above the edge of the rock facing the sea and the island of Mandalika provide more value because visitors do not just see the castle, but visitors can also see and enjoy the beautiful sea and island Mandalika. In addition, around the castle a lot of overgrown trees that shade of centuries-old so that adds to its natural coolness.

To reach this fort was built the road up the hill, with a good arrangement and is equipped with a viewing post and the ring road so that tourists can enjoy the elegance and natural beauty along the way towards the fortress. This tour has the potential and opportunities to be developed into tourist attractions as well as the history of nature so that wide-open opportunity to invest in the field of maritime transport as a liaison with the island fortress Mandalika locations, restaurants, resorts etc.

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Currently the Portuguese Fort is one of the leading tourist district of Jepara. Location is also adjacent to the fortress island of Mandalika.

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