Wednesday, February 29, 2012

EAST JAVA PARK , aka JAWA TIMUR PARK (JTP)














East Java Park , AKA Jawa Timur Park (JTP) is an attraction that combines in a harmonious concept of education (Education) and the concept of tourism (Tourism) in one space and one time, so it can be a means of disseminating information about the realm of science and technology (Biology / Chemistry / Mathematics / physics), Learning Gallery Stadium which can accommodate 300 students, student Study Guide sheets props and completeness of applied science (Indoor & Outdoor) who supported them by PLN, Telkom, Rimba Raya and a number of Universities (State and private) in East Java.

East Java Park topengSerta can be a guide to deepen insight into the diverse cultures in the presence of the archipelago and the Pavilion Art Gallery in East Java.



Tuesday, February 28, 2012

MOUNT ARGOPURO (AKA ARGAPURA)






Argapura mountain is a mountain located on the island of Java, Indonesia. Mount Argapura have as high an altitude 3088 meters. The mountain is often called the Argopuro. Argapura mountain is an extinct volcano that is no longer active.

The mountain is part of the Mountains Iyang located in Probolinggo district, East Java. Be in a position between Mount Semeru and Mount roar. There are several peaks that are owned by the mountain. Well-known peak called Peak Rengganis / mountain Welirang (topografichen Dienst 1928). While the highest peak is located at a distance of ± 200 m in the south peak Rengganis. The highest peak is named Argapoera and marked by a monument height (triangulation).

Argapura mountain hill dipterocarp forests have, dipterocarp forests Upper Montane forest, and forest Ericaceous or mountain forests.


Sunday, February 26, 2012

SIPISO - PISO WATERFALL











 Sipiso-piso Waterfall is a natural tourism area which is located not far from the village community settlements Tongging Sub-Brand, Karo, North Sumatra Province. Can say, visiting this village is no different from a trip to Niagara-piso Sipiso. Geographically, the village on the plains Tongging lower, while Sipiso-piso Waterfall is located in the hills higher than Tongging Village. This waterfall is located at an altitude of approximately 800 meters above sea level (asl) and is surrounded by green hills covered with pine forests since.

Name of the waterfall that is managed by the Government of Karo Regency has specific meaning. As mentioned in the New Indonesia daily news voice, that Sipiso-piso piso meaning comes from the blade. The swift waters which fall from the hill above the one hundred meter altitude is diperumpamakan like-bladed sharp knife. In addition, a steep cliff when viewed from the top of the hill make a local call from Tanah Karo piso.


Friday, February 24, 2012

MUSEUM SATWA ( WILDLIFE MUSEUM )









Museum Satwa is a recreation area located in Batu, East Java. This tourist attraction is located about 20 km west of Malang and is now one of the new icon tourism in East Java. Wildlife Museum is part of Java Park 2. The museum presents the preserved animals and ancient fossils are imported from various countries across the continent, such as the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Arctic, and Antarctica. In accordance with the objectives of the establishment that is as Ex-Situ Conservation Society Wildlife, then all the animals preserved in the Museum of Wildlife acquired not intentionally hunted but preserved from animals that have died. Moreover Wildlife Museum also presents a replica of ancient animals such as Apatosaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus, Mammoth, and other replicas of ancient animals.




MOUNT SEMERU












Mount semeru is located in small village called lumajang. Mount semeru is the higest mountain in java, with peak Mahameru 3676 meters above sea level (masl). there are craters on top of mahameru called jonggring saloko. Mahameru is a tourist attraction that is quite challenging for the hikers. not only challenging, Mahameru has beautiful scenery and amazing scenery. 

The mountain is included in the area of ​​Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park. The park consists of mountains and valley area of ​​50273.3 hectares. There are several mountains inside the caldera Gn.Tengger among others; Gn.Bromo (2.392m) Gn. Shell (2.470m) Gn.Kursi (2.581 m) Gn.Watangan (2.662m) Gn.Widodaren (2.650m). There are four lakes (ranu): Ranu Pani, Ranu Regulo, and Ranu Ranu Kumbolo Darungan.



Thursday, February 23, 2012

BANGKA BELITUNG ISLANDS










Bangka Island is an island located to the east of Sumatra, Indonesia and Islands are included in the province of the Pacific Islands. Its population in 2004 numbered 789 809 inhabitants. Bangka island is widely 11.693.54 km ². Bangka in everyday language Bangka people implies "old" or "very old", so the island of Bangka can be interpreted as "old island". When referring to the mineral content found in this area, Bangka island contains many mineral mining materials that would occur from natural processes prevailing over millions of years. One example is the tin mining materials, therefore the people call it as the island of Bangka. 




Tuesday, February 21, 2012

KOMODO NATIONAL PARK











Komodo National Park is located in the province of East Nusa Tenggara and West Nusa Tenggara. This national park consists of three large islands of Komodo, Rinca, and Padar Island and several smaller islands. This national park land area of ​​603 km ² and the total area is 1817 km ². 

In 1980 the park was established to protect the Komodo dragon and its habitat. There are 277 species of animal that is a mix of animals that come from Asia and Australia, which consists of 32 species of mammals, 128 species of birds and 37 species of reptiles. Together with dragons, at least 25 species of land animals and birds including the protected animals, because their numbers are limited, or limited their deployment. 



Moreover, in this region there are also coral reefs. At least 253 species of reef-building corals are found there, with about 1,000 species of fish. The beauty of these reefs attract foreign tourists to swim or dive in these waters. 

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

WAKATOBI NATIONAL PARK







Wakatobi National Park is underwater park in Indonesia. With an area of ​​about 1.39 million hectares, Wakatobi National Park has the potential of marine natural resources of great value, both the type and uniqueness, which presents a panorama of stunning underwater. In general, the waters have started from a flat configuration, sloping towards the sea, and steep bertubir. Varying water depths up to 1044 meters with most of the sandy bottom and rocky. The park consists of four major islands, namely-scented fragrance, Kaledupa, Tomia, and Binongko located in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi. The potential of marine natural resources and high value Idah underwater panorama that makes Wakatobi National Park was nominated to the UNESCO to be one of the World Heritage Site.

In 1994, several people joined in the IPB team conducted a survey in Wakatobi. From the results of a survey they did was revealed, that in the Wakatobi there is a wide range of subsea natural resources, such as coral reefs and various marine animals. Because it has a natural wealth under the sea, the region presents a panorama of the sea that is so charming and wonderful as a place to dive. After carefully studying the results of IPB team's findings, the Minister of Forestry in 1996 issued a decree that sets No.393/Kpts-V/1996 Wakatobi national park.


Monday, February 13, 2012

BENTENG (FORT) OTANAHA












Benteng Otanaha is a tourist attraction located on a hill in the Village Dembe I, West City District, the city of Gorontalo. The fort was built around the year 1522. Otanaha fortress situated on a hill, and have 4 pieces and 348 pieces of a haven to the top of the stairs up to the location of the fort. Number of steps is not the same for every stopover. From the base to a haven I have 52 steps, to sojourn II contained 83 steps, to sojourn there are 53 steps III, IV and to stop having 89 steps. While the fort area there are 71 steps, so the total number of steps is 348.

Around the 15th century, the notion that most of the land Gorontalo is sea water. At that time, under the Government of the Kingdom of Gorontalo Ilato king, or queen Matolodulakiki with Tilangohula (1505-1585). They pick the three breeds, namely Ndoba (female), Tiliaya (women), and Naha (male). Time teens, Naha wandered into the country side, while Ndoba and Tiliaya live in the kingdom. One time a Portuguese sailing ship stopped at the Port of Gorontalo food ran out, the influence of bad weather, and disruption of a pirate. Their faces to the King Ilato.  
  

GUNUNG TUJUH LAKE








 Seven mountain lakes located in the village Pelompek, District Ayu Aro, Kerinci regency, Jambi. The lake is listed as the highest mountain in Southeast Asia with a height that reaches 1950 meters above sea level.

Nature tourism is formed by the eruption of Mount Seven peritiwa. As a result of natural events that lead to the formation of a crater which gradually filled with rainwater. After this incident before the former was named as the eruption of Mount Seven Lakes.

The natural beauty of this region is still very beautiful. The air in this place can make tourists feel at home for long. The atmosphere is presented is also very comfortable and at ease. In some spots around the lake are like beach sand. Usually the tourists build a camp in this place to wait for sunrise. When the sunrise, tourists can see the lake with a beautiful face.




UJUNG KULON NATIONAL PARK





Diversity of plants and animals in Ujung Kulon National Park began to be known by the researchers, botanists Netherlands and the UK since 1820.

Approximately 700 species of plants is well protected and 57 species including such rare; merbau (Intsia bijuga), palahlar (Dipterocarpus haseltii), bengang (Lagerstroemia speciosa), luminous (Pterospermum diversifolium), ki rain (Engelhardia serrata) and various types of orchids. 




SERIBU ISLAND













 Thousand Island or the Thousand Island is located about 45 km north of Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia has a value conservation and unique ecosystem. Thousand Islands with a total of about 1180.80 hectares or 11.80 square kilometers. 15.600 population, consisting of 105 islands spread over 4 districts. The main activities of the Thousand Islands residents are fishermen.

Thousand Islands is the potential to be developed for tourism purposes, especially for Jakarta residents to escape from the sport Jakarta, Meetings, Recreation and busiest sea such as fishing, recreation, Scuba Diving, Sailing, this location is very close to Indonesia and the capital markets so that enough still quite fine. due to the sea base in Jakarta tourims purpose is not much. Several islands in the Thousand Islands is the potential to be developed and for tourism such as:

TANA TORAJA







Tana Toraja is a regency in South Sulawesi province, with Theophilus Allorerung Named regent. The capital of this district is Makale. Before the expansion, the district has an area of ​​1990 km ² and a population of as many as 248 607 people (2007).

Toraja tribe who inhabit the mountain areas and maintain a typical lifestyle and still show the original Austronesian lifestyle and culture are similar to Nias. This area is one of the attractions in South Sulawesi.Tana Toraja is one of the tourist attractions of Indonesia, is inhabited by a tribe that inhabited the mountains of Toraja and maintain a typical lifestyle and still show the original Austronesian lifestyle and culture are similar to Nias. This area is one of the attractions in South Sulawesi.

Buntu Kaland
Tongkonan / house where Puang Sangalla '(King Sangalla') dwells. As a resort Puang Sangala 'and also a palace where the royal government Sangalla manage' at that time, dead-end Tongkonan Kalando title "Tando tananan rainbow 'lantangna Kaero tongkonan layuk". current impasse Tongkonan Kalando be meyimpan Place Museum objects and relics of prehistoric kingdom Sangalla'.


Sunday, February 12, 2012

MANINJAU LAKE






Maninjau Lake is a lake in the district of Tanjung Kingdom, Agam regency, West Sumatra province, Indonesia. The lake is located about 140 kilometers north of Padang, West Sumatra's capital, 36 kilometers from Bukittinggi, 27 kilometers from Lubuk cone, the capital of Agam.

Maninjau which is a volcanic lake is situated at an altitude of 461.50 meters above sea level. Maninjau wide about 99.5 km ² and has a maximum depth of 495 meters. Cekungannya formed due to volcanic eruptions are named Sitinjau (according to local legend), it can be seen from the hills around the lake form that resembles like a wall. According to legend in Minang, the existence of Lake Maninjau Bujang closely related to the story of the Nine.




BENTAR INDAH BEACH

Bentar Indah is beach tourism. It is located in the side road of Surabaya – Banyuwangi it is 7 km from the east to Probolinggo it is the potensial tourism because it is the way to Bali – Surabaya – Yogyakarta – Jakarta.

Because of this, Beautiful Bentar can be developed as a Resort which still a supporting tourism ideal object. It will be built Terapung Hotel with good facilities. They are water sport, sea aquarium, play ground, swimming pool mangroves forest, fish pond and soon. Remembering between Surabaya to Denpasar Bali is only one beach recreation place as stop over. This is pasir putih (white sand) in Situbondo. Because of  that, Bentar Indah will have a good prospect.
Bentar Indah is located on the main road curve, there is a hill beside it. If the tourists want to climb the hill. They will see Bentar Indah near the beach with a beautiful sea scenery. In the east mangroves forest it will be made for traditional dam. It will give fishes and shrimps seed. If you want to fishing, you must pay for taking care the dam if there is facilities. The travelling from Probolinggo to Gili Ketapang Island is not trough Tanjung Tembaga port any more, but to Bentar Indah Beach.

PELABUHAN RATU BEACH

Palabuhanratu beach, or more popular as the Queen's Harbour Beach, is a resort on the Indian Ocean on the south coast of West Java. It is located about 60 km to the south of Sukabumi.

This beach is known to have a very strong waves and is therefore dangerous to swimmers beach. Topography of the combination of steep and gently sloping beaches, steep cliffs, pounding surf and forest nature reserve.

Because this place has its own appeal, the President established the retreat in 1960 in the Official Tenjo. In addition, at the initiative of Sukarno also founded Ocean Beach Hotel, one of the first luxury hotel built in Indonesia at the same time with the Hotel Indonesia, Bali Beach Hotel, and Convenience Stores "Sarinah", all of which use the funds from Japan's war reparations .



Saturday, February 11, 2012

MUSEUM OF INDONESIA

Museum of Indonesia, is a museum of anthropology and ethnology, located in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), Jakarta, Indonesia. The museum is concentrating on art and culture of various tribes that inhabit the archipelago and form a unitary Republic of Indonesia. The museum is decorated with Balinese architectural style varied Balinese carvings and sculptures are very delicate and beautiful. The museum is a collection of various arts, crafts, traditional and contemporary clothing from various regions in Indonesia. 

The museum is designed as part of the whole complex Taman Mini Indonesia Indah. Aims as a center of information and learning about the culture of Indonesia, as a "one stop to learn about Indonesia". Museum and the overall komplks TMII built and was inaugurated in 1975 on the initiative of Mrs. Tien Suharto.


The museum is decorated with various ornaments and statues of Bali and the Balinese architectural style is very beautiful. Some of the big gate and the temple style Paduraksa Bentar (split gate) typical of Bali, as well as some corner towers adorn the museum complex. The park and museum buildings take the story of Ramayana themes, such as a bridge to the Naga serpent-shaped main building and Wanara, troops of monkeys that builds bridges to Alengka.The main building consists of three floors which is based on the Balinese philosophy of Tri Hita Karana, the concept of morality that emphasizes the three aspects that can bring men to true happiness, namely: maintaining a harmonious relationship with God, with fellow human beings and with nature and the environment. 

KOMODO ISLAND

Komodo Island is an island located in the Nusa Tenggara islands. Komodo Island is known as a habitat for native animals Komodo dragons. The island is also the Komodo National Park is managed by the Central Government. Komodo Island is located east of the island of Sumbawa, separated by Sape Strait.

Administratively, this island including the District of Komodo, West Manggarai, East Nusa Tenggara Province, Indonesia. Komodo Island is the westernmost tip of East Nusa Tenggara Province, bordering the province of West Nusa Tenggara.



On the island of Komodo, dragons animals live and breed well. Until August 2009, on this island there are an estimated 1300 dragons head. Coupled with the other islands, such as the island of Rinca and Gili and Motang, their number totaled about 2500 birds. There are approximately 100 individuals dragons in Wae Wuul Nature Reserve on the mainland island of Flores, but not including the Komodo National Park.

Friday, February 10, 2012

SEMPU ISLAND

Pulau Sempu, merupakan sebuah kepulauan kecil yang berada di sebelah selatan Pulau Jawa. Pulau ini berada dalam wilayah Kabupaten Malang, Jawa Timur,atau tepatnya berada di selatan Kecamatan Sumbermanjing Wetan Kabupaten Malang. Saat ini pulau Sempu merupakan sebuah kawasan cagar alam yang dilindungi oleh pemerintah. Dalam dalam pulau ini tidak ditemukan adanya mata air laut di tengah pulau.



Pulau sempu merupakan pulau yang tidak berpenduduk dan di dalamnya hanya terdiri dari hutan berbukit yg sebagian besar adalah hutan mangrove. Pulau sempu memiliki sebuah danau yaitu segara anakan, danau ini merupakan danau pasang surut air laut yang indah. Meskipun memiliki kedalaman sekitar 5 meter, danau ini aman untuk kegiatan snorkling ataupun hanya sekedar berenang karena sudah terbebas dari ombak laut lepas samudra Indonesia.

Snorkling di segara anakan memberikan nuansa tersendiri karena terumbu karangnya masih sangat alami dan belum rusak oleh tangan-tangan jahil manusia.

MOUNT (CRATER) IJEN

Ijen Crater is a famous tourist attraction, which has been recognized by domestic and foreign tourists for its natural beauty. Tourism Regions included in the crater Park Nature Reserve with an area of ​​2560 hectares Ijen, including 92 hectares of forest area attractions. Mount Ijen volcano itself is still active. Located on a row of volcanoes in eastern Java island, located in the district and Bondowoso Banyuwangi.

Ijen crater at an altitude of 2386 m.dpl, is the largest island of Java crater lake, crater-shaped ellipse with a size of approximately 960 x 600 m to the lake water surface elevation of approximately 2140 m.dpl lake with a depth of approximately 200 m, and is terasam lake in the world with a ph of 0.5. Sulfatara sulfur craters in the deep. Its depth is 200 m. and contains approximately 36 million cubic meters of acidic water steaming, sulfur-smelling mist shrouded spinning top.


There are mining sites that became another major uniqueness of the crater tour in addition to the beauty of the panorama that was there. Taking place at the bottom of the crater contained sulfur, parallel to the surface of the lake. Thick white smoke always comes out through the iron pipe which is connected to the source of sulfur. From this bright red fumaroles melt melted out and exposed to ice cold air, forming a bright yellow solid sulfur. Rock sulfur is to be taken.



Thursday, February 9, 2012

MOUNT TANGKUBAN PERAHU

Mount or Mount Tangkuban Tangkuban Parahu Boat is one of the mountain located in the province of West Java, Indonesia. About 20 km to the north of the city of Bandung, with a lush carpet of pine trees and tea plantations in the surrounding mountains as high as Tangkuban Parahu has 2084 meters altitude. These mountains form the center of the eruption is Stratovulcano that moves from east to west. Rock types are mostly issued by the eruption of lava and sulfur, sulfur minerals released are sulfur, minerals that are released when the mountain is not active sulfur vapor. Tangkuban Boat Mountain area is managed by the Forestry Housing. Daily average temperature is 17oC during the day and 2 ° C at night.



The origins of Mount Tangkuban Parahu Sangkuriang associated with the legend, narrated in love with his mother, Dayang Sumbi. To thwart the intention of marrying his son, Dayang Sumbi Sangkuriang stipulating that makes the boat overnight. When his efforts failed, Sangkuriang angry and kicked the boat, so it landed upside down in the state. The boat is then formed Mount Tangkuban Parahu.

MOUNT KRAKATAU

Krakatoa is a volcanic island that is still active and located in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra. This name was never pinned on a volcanic peak there (Mount Krakatau) which vanish because of eruptions themselves on 26-27 August 1883. The eruption was so powerful; hot clouds and the resulting tsunami killed about 36,000 people. Until before the date of December 26, 2004, this is a terdahsyat tsunami in the Indian Ocean region. Explosion sound was heard up in Alice Springs, Australia and the island of Rodrigues near Africa, 4653 miles. Yield is estimated at 30,000 times the atomic bomb that was detonated on Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War II.

The eruption of Krakatoa caused global climate change. The world was dark for two and a half days due to volcanic ash that covered the atmosphere. The sun shines dim until next year. Scattering dust visible in the sky Norway to New York.