A beautiful tourist spot on the island of Bintan Indonesia

A beautifultourist spot on the island of Bintan Indonesia

Bintan is the largest island in the Riau islands extending from Malacca to the South China Sea and has approximately 3,000 large and small islands, stretches across Singapore and Johor Baru, Malaysia. Bintan fairly strategic location because it is located on the southern peninsula of Malaysia at the mouth of the waterway and its history is a favorite stopover for merchant ships India and China for shelter from the storm and provisions.

 

The top tourist destinations here is the Bintan Resort, a tourist destination in the form of a spectacular beach in the north of the island with an area of ​​23,000 hectares on the white sand overlooking the South China Sea. The island also has a fascinating history trail in Tanjung Pinang and Biting. There is also the location for surfing, ecotourism and various international events.



Meanwhile, for those who love diving Anambas in the South China Sea offers unspoiled dive sites, reachable from the airport Tanjung Pinang. Whereas, the Natuna islands reachable from Batam.



No wonder again, in the 18th century, merchants from Europe, Portuguese, Dutch and British mutual fight for the island. At that time, the island is part of the Malay Peninsula controlled by the Johor-Riau Sultanate, which occupied alternated between Johor (was in Malaysia today) and Bintan Island (located in Indonesia today).



In 1884 the British and the Dutch closed their disagreement on this island by signing the Treaty of London, which then all territories territories north of Singapore given to the British, while territories south of Singapore territories handed over to the Netherlands.



Since then the fate and history of the area north and south of Singapore separated. Singapore became the center of British trade development, while the Dutch concentrated in Jakarta and Java, left the Bintan islands.



In a few decades, with the friendly relations between Indonesia and Singapore, an agreement signed between the two sides to build Bintan islands together that will benefit both countries in the Free Trade Zone of Batam, Bintan and Batam Island.



The first form of this agreement is the development of Bintan Resort, a tourist destination beach, covering an area of ​​23,000 hectares on the beautiful white sand Bintan overlooking the South China Sea.

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Seafood is a mainstay in the Riau Islands. Fresh and reasonably priced seafood served in an ancient stage, which is called Kelong - overlooking the sea, in roadside stalls or in the restaurant. Try a delicious spicy crab, steamed fish, or shrimp drunk. The specialty of Bintan is "Gong Gong" or pearl conch (Strombus Canarium) which can be found just around the islands of Bintan and Batam.



Wet markets are usually filled with people who are worth a visit. Offer valid practically for all seafood, especially fresh.

Wayag in Raja Ampat Towards a World Geopark Recognition

Wayag in Raja Ampat Towards a World Geopark Recognition

Wayag Islands are located in the district of West Waigeo, Raja Ampat, West Papua Province is a series of small islands are paraded beautifully. Raja Ampat her icon is being pursued to continue to be preserved and protected from damage, one of the efforts made Raja Ampat Tourism Office proposed this as a region with karst geopark sea. The process is now in the stage of proposing to the Ministry of Tourism.

Geopark itself is a region that is considered to have scientific value as well have a rare beauty in an area with unique geological structure. The uniqueness can be a component of rocks, fossils, minerals, landforms, and the process of its formation. Today, the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has protected tens geopark assets in 25 countries worldwide.

Head of Tourism Raja Ampat Yusdi Lamatenggo, said that it started trying to make Wayag as a geopark since last year. So far the Raja Ampat District Government has made a number of preparatory steps, ranging from surveys, comparative studies, to disseminate to the public.

Yusdi also added that the proposed Wayag into regional geology geopark as very unique. Even after a comparative study to Langkawi, Malaysia, about geopark region, it is known that Wayag have a contour that is more unique and more beautiful ".

 
If Wayag managed to become geopark then the region will be protected. This includes controlling and setting the tourists who come and go Wayag region. Looking ahead to get into the area of ​​Raja Ampat then the tourists have to buy a pin which applies a year. Prices for local tourists pin is $ 25 - for foreign tourists and $ 50, -.

In addition, the Raja Ampat Regency will also make it easier to organize Wayag tourists explored. It is for example by creating a path to facilitate the tourists to the top of the hill Wayag. Previous level of steepness of the hill is almost 90 degrees so it needs to be made a special track safer.


Raja Ampat Regency Government will also make it easier to organize Wayag tourists explored. It is for example by creating a path to facilitate the tourists to the top of the hill Wayag. Previous level of steepness of the hill is almost 90 degrees so it needs to be made a special track safer.


Wayag regional conservation efforts and pity in Raja Ampat also involve the local communities that would be a maximum of keeping this beautiful place. There are also regular patrols along the 10-mile waters of the NGO. They keep an eye on this area of ​​the act of the illegal fishermen who hunt sharks, manta rays and sea cucumbers to be sold at high prices in the market. Alone shark populations in Indonesia are many and varied, but continued to decline due to rampant poaching by illegal fishers. The uniqueness and beauty Wayag besides valuable as a tourist destination is also interpreted as a conservation and protection. The hope in the future of a geopark geological heritage that can be passed down to the next generation.


You who want to visit the islands Wayag through shoves it can use a fast boat or ship regular pioneer lasted 2-4 hours to Waisai. The boat fare is $ 15, - per person. Next of Waisai, the trip can be continued by renting a boat with a rate of about $ 500 to $ 600 per day. It is certain that transportation is a challenge when you want mobility in the waters of Raja Ampat Islands. A trip that takes time and costs somewhat large. However, even then traveled to this place remains incomparable with satisfaction that on receipt

10 Highest lake in Indonesia

10 Highest lakein Indonesia


As an archipelago that stretches so long, Indonesia is blessed with immense privilege and beauty. Not only extensive and consists of various islands, Indonesia is also the country that blessed land which is bumpy, mountainous, with incredible beauty.

Well, among the towering mountains that, there are other beauties such as freshwater lakes are located so high. 10 This is the highest lake in the country.
 
  
 
1. Habema Lake (3321 m)

 
Being in the middle of a very beautiful valley in the mountains Trikora, Papua. The lake is located at an altitude of 3321 meters above sea level. The lake is often a resting place for hikers who want to climb the peak Trikora. Surrounded by mountains form the natural vegetation of orchids and if the weather is sunny you can see the stout peak Trikora.




2. Lake Beetle (2702 m asl)

 
Located in Mount Masurai, Jambi. Masurai in mountain areas, there are two lakes are lakes and Lake Mabok Beetles. Beetles of the lake we can see the natural beauty of the rain forests of Sumatra and stout Mount Kerinci.




3. Lake Ranu Kumbolo (2469 m)

 
Located at the foot of Mount Semeru, compared with Ranu Pani and Ranu Regulo, Lake is the most frequently visited by hikers who want to climb the peak of Semeru. The lake is located at an altitude of 2469 meters above sea level with a temperature of 1-5 degrees Celsius at night.





4. Lake Ranu Regulo (2256 m)

 
Still at the foot of Mount Semeru, located not far from Lake Ranu Pani, the lake is located at an altitude of 2256 meters above sea level.





5. Lake Tage (2192 m asl)

 
Located in Paniai district, 5 km from the capital Painai-Madi, Papua. To enjoy the natural beauty you have to travel quite challenging, the access point to the lake Tage can use the plane landed in Enarotali, then passed up the speedboat to the port Wotai for 30 minutes and the trip walking up and down the mountain for 30 minutes. Until finally you can see the beauty of Lake Tage.



6. Lake Ranu Pani (2162 m asl)

 
Lake Ranu Pani is located in the village of Ranu Pani, the foot of Mount Semeru, East Java. If you want to climb Mount Semeru, the beauty of the lake is often tempting the climbers to stop for a moment to enjoy the beauty of nature.




7. Lake Segara Anak (2010 m asl)

 
Hidden within the large crater of Mount Rinjani, Lombok Island. Because of the natural beauty and the largest source of water in this area is often used as a resting place for hikers who want to reach the peak of Mount Rinjani. Amid the lake Segara Gunung Barujari children are still active.




8. Seven Lakes Mountain (1983 m asl)

 
Seven Lakes Mountain is one of the many lakes in Kerinci in Jambi province. This is an amazing tourist attraction to visit. Seven Lakes Mountain locations are in the district of Kayu Aro. About 50 km from the village to the Full River Pelompek.




9. Lake Anggi Gigi (1953 m asl)

 
Anggi Gigi is a lake located in Arfak Mountains at an altitude of about 1,953 meters above sea level with a temperature range of 8-20 degrees Celsius, has a beautiful landscape with hills covered curve sub-alpine plants.




10. Lake Tigi (1948 m asl)

 
At an altitude of 1948 meters above sea level in Paniai, Papua. TIGI Lake has a small island in the middle like Lake Toba in Sumatra, where in the small island there is a stone with an imprint of humans and dogs, local people describe these traces as survival in the wild.

10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Indonesia

10 Most Beautiful Beaches in Indonesia


No wonder if Indonesia has a lot of charm and diverse wealth. Especially in the coast. Because a lot of the beach - the beach that has a view of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Due to the geographical position of Indonesia it is located in parts of the equator, so do not be surprised if it has some richness is extraordinary beaches.

Beautiful Sanur beach bali

from many of its beaches, there are 10 beaches that have views of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Among these are the following.


Senggigi beach (Lombok)
the beach is an archipelago located in Lombok NTB. Senggigi beach itself is also a famous tourist destination to foreign countries. This beach has underwater scenery is very beautiful, and I wonder if snorkelling is a major tourist there. Senggigi beach also has very beautiful coral reefs, and even some towering in the middle - the middle of the ocean.


Pantai Kuta (Bali)
who would not be in Kuta beach. Kuta Beach is also a very beautiful beach and many visited by tourists every day. Kuta beach itself is located in the south of Denpasar Bali. These beach visitors usually come to enjoy the sunset Beach. And even Kuta Beach has been famous since the 1970s.


Pangandaran beach (West Java)
The next is the most beautiful beach Pangandaran beach. Pangandaran beach itself is located in the village of Pananjung. In fact, according to some well-known media AsiaRooms one of them, who called Pangandaran beach as the best beach on the island of Java.


Parai mackerel (Pacific Islands)
This beach is famous for granite rocks that have very unique shape. Parai mackerel beach is located in Matras region, Sungailiat, Bangka Belitung. In addition to granite rocks, this beach has white sand and blue water and calm.



Parangtritis beach (Yogyakarta)
The next beautiful beach Parangtritis beach is located on the coast of the Indian Ocean. This beach is famous for having a mountain - the high dunes, so the taste in the desert.

 
Beach Bunaken (Manado)
The beach is located at Bunaken national park has a beautiful underwater world. A lot of foreign tourists who come for a snorkel or diving. Not only that, the beach Bunaken also has very beautiful white sand.


Pelabuhan Ratu beach (West Java)
the beach is located in Sukabumi, which is also a beach located on the coast of the Indian Ocean. For the season - a particular season, a lot of beaches in the world visited by surfers because it has waves with a height of 3-5 meters.


Sanur (Bali)
In addition to Kuta beach, Bali Sanur Beach which also has become one of the tourist destinations. This beach is located in the east of the island of Bali. In addition to relaxing on the beach, you can enjoy a panoramic view of Sun Rise.


Dreamland Beach (Bali)
another one is the most beautiful beach in Bali, Dreamland beach. The beach is located in the southern part of the island of Bali. No wonder if the beach is much surrounded by cliffs - the high cliffs and beautiful views equipped with clean white sand.


Raja Ampat beach
this beach including beach that has a view of the most exotic of Indonesia. The beach is located in the area of ​​West Papua, and is the largest marine park owned by Indonesia. Because 75% of coral reefs are located in the world, is on the beach Raja Ampat.