25 Top Rate List of Tourist Attractions In Indonesia Incredibly Beautiful Places - Indonesia: A Gem in the Pacific That Is Hard to Resist. With its fine beaches, rich history, stunning scenery and remarkable cuisine, Indonesia is considered by many as great majestic gem in the Pacific. To further satisfy your craving for adventure, here’s a list of the top 25 destinations in the country that you should include in your travel bucket list.
1. Beaches in Bali
With stunning sunsets on top of jagged cliffs, Bali prides itself as a bucket list destination where you can swim in turquoise waters, walk by the powdery sand beaches and enjoy exciting water adventures along its rich plethora of restaurants and resorts. Because it is a main tourist attraction, you will find no shortage of things to do in the seaside.Kuta Beach is a great place to surf with its white powdery sand but if you want somewhere exclusive, you can head on to Seminyak.
2. Uluwatu Temple
Considered as a UNESCO Heritage site, this temple found on the edge of a cliff offers a stunning sunset backdrop that displays the beauty of the Indian Ocean. Uluwatu Temple dates back to the 10th century. It is popularly known as a place sacred to the Hindu god, Siva Rudra.
At the front of the temple are hundreds of monkeys guests can interact with. A Kecak dance is also performed every day during the sunset.
3. Sacred Monkey Forest of Padangtegal
Popularly known as the Ubud Monkey Forest, the place is a home to the long-tailed macaques. Currently, there are around 600 macaques living in the said forest. The sanctuary features temples where these monkeys play and interact with guests. Balinese Hinduism is evident in the surrounding statues and ancient effigies.
The forest is covered with moss and canopies, making the entire place a scenic and must-see destination in Ubud.
4. Ubud Rice Terraces
Located at Tegallalang, the rice fields are lined up in neat landscapes which follow the Bali irrigation system. The terraces are positioned in slopes and lazy green landscape which makes it a great place to take pictures while sitting in nearby cafes and kiosks.
The Ubud Rice Terraces garnered a UNESCO Cultural Landscape recognition which features the stunning irrigation system of Indonesian farmers.
5. Mount Batur
Mount Batur is located in the Kintamani District of Bali. Hindus believe that the said mountain is holy but aside from this, it offers scenic views after a 2-hour hike to its peak. It is actually an active volcano which offers magnificent views of the sunrise and sunset.
6. Tanah Lot
This small rock formation found near the seaside is a home to the Pula Tanah Lot Temple, a sanctuary dedicated to gods protecting the sea. It is believed that the spirits found in the said temple aid farmers in their preserving the agrarian life in Bali.
Because of the waves continuously crashing into the rocks, the temple suffered from erosion. Through the help of the local government, restoration has been eventually done on the iconic temple island.
7. Pura Besakih
Believed to be one of the 9 Balinese temples built to protect the island from evil spirits, the Pura Besakih is a sacred place for Hinduism. The temple is found on the eastern part of Bali and is composed of ascending terraces situated on the slopes of the island’s highest mountain. The largest temple is known as the Pura PenataranAgung which is strategically placed six levels above the slope.
8. Puru Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
This water temple in Bali is a popular destination not only for its rich history, but also for its stunning beauty. It is a temple dedicated to Shiva and is found off the shore of Bratan. In the early days, the place is used for water ceremonies with its mythological association to fertility and health. The temple appears to rising and flowing on top of the water due to its unique setting and design.
9. Sri Sultan’s Palace
This heritage building in Yogyakarta is one of the must-see destination in the said region in Indonesia. It is a place of residence to the king and his family as well as a landmark of Javanese culture. In the palace, visitors can view collections, glass wares, weapons and many other belongings along with art performances.
10. Candi Sambisari
This temple has a rich history of architecture. In fact, it took around 21 years to totally excavate the area in order for the temple to appear in its place. Archeologists have been emptying the place since 1966 after a slab of stone and some ancient ruins were thought to be buried in the area. True enough, residents have discovered an architectural gem in its place.
11. Borobudur Temple
Though not technically a part of Yogyakarta, the temple of Borobudur is one of the biggest Buddhist temples in the world. Considered as a UNESCO Heritage Site, this 9th century Buddhist compound offers a stunning view of 504 Buddha statues with an extremely magnificent sunset in the background.
Around a thousand Buddhists go to Borobudur temple during the Holy Waisak Day festival. Commonly, Buddhist monks repeat mantras during this celebration as well as meditate while they go about circling the temple as a part of their ritual.
12. Prambanan Temple
This temple is the most famous and perhaps the most beautiful Hindu Temple in Indonesia. Considered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was built during the 10th century in dedication of the god Shiva. The three main temples inside the Prambanan compound are bestowed to Bhrama, Shiva and Vishnu.
Located just 17 kilometers away from the city center, the temple is a magnificent work of art in every detail.
13.Sewu Temple
Just 15 minute away from Prambanan compound is the Sewu Temple, which in contrast, is a Buddhist temple. It is a home to 250 small temples and is considered as the second largest temple compound in Central Java. It is known for its eerily captivating temple ruins was once believed to be a place for major religious celebrations of the olden days.
14. Green Canyon
Found on West Java and located in the Kertayasa Village, the Green Canyon sports twin cliffs found on either side of a river. The canyon was named after its color, which is caused by an abundance of green moss found on its riverbanks.
This place is great for boating, swimming and sightseeing. The spectacular view is covered with forest trees on the side, adding a stronger colorful hue to the watery background.
15. Goa Gong Cave
Known to be a cave of atypical characteristics, the Goa Gong or Gong Cave is one of the main exotic attractions in the Java Island. All in all, it has 5 pools inside it. The name of the cave took after its stalactite and stalagmite formations that when struck, resemble the sound of a gong.
The cave is quite large and surprisingly deep. If you want to go caving with a twist, this is the place to go.
16. Mount Bromo
Being one of the most active volcanoes in the world, Mount Bromo is a staggering 2,329-meter mountain on the eastern part of the Java Island. Every August, residents celebrate the Kasada festival wherein they throw food into the crater of the volcano as a mythical way of getting the favor of the gods.
It is a part of the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park in the said island. It takes around 4-5 hours in order to reach the summit of the mountain.
17. Lake Toba
Labeled as the largest volcanic lake in the whole world. It was believed to be formed at around 76,000 years ago as a result of a catastrophe that hit the island. Lake Toba has a depth of 450 meters. There is a wide array of activities that can be done on the area such as canoeing, boating, fishing, swimming or even hiking on surrounding mountains and hills.
18. Weh Island
Popularly known as a volcanic island, Weh offers a rich marine biodiversity beauty where guests can enjoy stunning blue waters without the throng of people flocking in every corner. It was once connected to the mainland until a volcanic activity separated it from the rest of the island.
The island is laidback, untouched and virginal. The place sports more than 20 diving spots that are cheap and affordable for a tourist’s budget. All in all, this is the place to go if you want somewhere exotic, private and not widely popular.
19. Bantimurung Karst Mountains
Karst area BantimurungBulusaraung National Park is found in Sulawasi. It is a group of limestone mountains with a large habitat of butterflies in the said region. Hence, it is also known as the “Kingdom of Butterflies” by many people.
It features a waterfall, a butterfly habitat, cave complexes, as well as stunning lush green landscapes.
20. Tana Toraja
Also known as the Torajaland or the Land of the Heavenly Kings, the place is found on the northern part of Sulawesi. The place is a home to the Toraja people who are popularly known for their unusual way of burying the dead.
It is said that the Toraja people keeps the body of their deceased loved ones for months to years. A funeral celebration is then held while the relatives of the dead save money for the event. During the funeral, animals are slaughtered and ritual dances are being done to accompany the dead to the afterlife. The individual is then buried on a cave or left in an open space.
21. Gili Islands
Gili Islands is a place for those who don’t want the busy and overrated tourism in Bali. Made for those who want a low-maintenance travel, Lombok captures the scene for travelers who want the off-the beaten path.
The place itself is a home to stunning beaches made for swimming, surfing and diving. It is also a turtle sanctuary with a rich marine life environment. Gili Islands also offer yoga classes for guests to fully enjoy its calm, peaceful and equally beautiful surrounding.
22. Sentani Lake
This lake is a beautiful body of water surrounded by small islands and hills. In order to fully enjoy the place, it is recommended that you take a boat tour to check out the lake and its surrounding landscapes. Being the second largest lake in Indonesia, it offers a stunning aerial view especially to passengers arriving and leaving the Jayapura airport.
23. Cenderawasih Bay National Park
If you want to view whale sharks in close proximity, then this place is for you. The Cenderawasih Bay in Nabire is a home to 20 islands along a coastline of 500km. Here, guests can go swimming, diving, birdwatching and hiking on its extremely rich natural landscape. The marine and coral life is rich in this particular side of Indonesia. The place itself is laidback compared to some of the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
24.Baliem Valley
Alternatively known as the Grand Valley, this place is located in the western part of New Guinea. The place is popular because it is a home to the Yali tribesmen, an indigenous group of people who date back to the Stone Age.
Surviving into the 20th century, the Indonesian tourism has opened the place to a limited number of guests to preserve the rich historical site and its people.
25. Komodo National Park
Labeled as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the park is a home to the Komodo Dragon, also known as the world’s largest lizard. The park itself was also chosen as a part of the New 7 Wonders of Nature because of its persevered beaches and rich biodiversity in marine life.
The park sports a rugged terrain along the shore, making it one of the driest places in the said county. It also includes 3 islands named as: Komodo, Rinca and Padar.
Indonesia is a highly beautiful country where you can enjoy sun, sand and sea mixed with a rich collection of history and architecture evident in its landscapes and structures. The places mentioned above are just among the long list of stunning destinations in the said country.
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