Parangtritis Beach of Yogyakarta

Parangtritis located 27 km from the capital of Yogyakarta Province. It is easily accessible by public transportation that operates until 5pm. You can also reach there by private vehicles. Sunset is the best time to visit the most popular beach in Yogyakarta. But if you arrive quickly , you may also go up to the cliffs of Gembirawati. From there we could see the whole area of Parangtritis.

Not many know that on the east of the cliff there is hidden temple . Unlike the other temples that located in mountainous areas , theTemple of Gembirawati just a few hundred meters from the lip of Parangtritis . To reach this temple , we can pass the ramp near the QueenHotel  and into the path westward about 100 meters . The faint roar of the ferocious ocean waves can be heard from the south of the temple .

Parangtritis is commonly related with the legend of Ratu Kidul . Many people believe that Parangtritis is the gateway  of magical kingdom of Ratu Kidul that ruled the Hindian Sea . Queen of the South Hotel  is a luxury resort which was named after this legend . Unfortunately the resort is now open but rarely used, we don't know why.

Bunaken

Bunaken is a beautiful underwater recreation that located in Manado. You can go there by speed boat about 30 minutes from the capital of the province. The diving spot is so great. One Magazine once said, that this place is the best diving area in the world.

If you are a big fans of diving and underwater recreation. This place is just perfect. With a cheap price and a maximum happiness you can get there, you will not regret going to Indonesia.

Karapan Sapi, Madura

Karapan Sapi is a name given to a race of cows. The karapan sapi takes place in Madura island, the northeast from Java Island. In this race, several man are riding a pair of racing cow. And is is held on a dusted land. It is one of the most unique show i ever heard. Imagine a cow that is usually used to get the milked and here is become a racing machine. The track of this race is about 100meter. It is about the size of a football field. The match is held on August until October yearly held here in Madura. The show is accompanied by music called Madura'sgamelan called Saronen. Come to visit Indonesia and see the amazing karapan sapi on madura Island of Indonesia. Feel the excitement of Karapan Sapi with your very own eyes.

Semeru

Semeru is a nice volcano and also one of the most favourite hiking place in Indonesia. Here you can see a beautiful mountain with beautiful view too. You can see several mountain here. Semeru weather is good too.

Semeru, or Mount Semeru (Indonesian: Gunung Semeru), is a volcano located in East Java, Indonesia. It is the highest mountain on the island of Java. The stratovolcano is also known as Mahameru, meaning 'The Great Mountain.[1] The name derived from Hindu-Buddhist mythical mountain of Meru or Sumeru, the abode of gods.

You also must be careful because it is still an active volcano. Watch out for its eruption. Several months ago this mountain spout some hot clouds.

Semeru is named from Sumeru, the central world-mountain in Buddhist cosmology and by extension Hinduism. As stated in legend, it was transplanted from India; the tale is recorded in the 15th-century East Javanese work Tantu Pagelaran. It was originally placed in the western part of the island, but that caused the island to tip, so it was moved eastward. On that journey, parts kept coming off the lower rim, forming the mountains Lawu, Wilis, Kelut, Kawi, Arjuno and Welirang. The damage thus caused to the foot of the mountain caused it to shake, and the top came off and created Penanggungan as well

Enjoy trip to Semeru, and also come to another place in this country, like Bali or Yogyakarta.

Ancol

Ancol is one of my favourite tourism place in jakarta. It have a nice beach with a nice view. You can watch sunset or you can also play in the water park.

Ancol is an Administrative Village (Kelurahan) in Pademangan Subdistrict, North Jakarta, Jakarta. It is located in the coastal lowland of Jakarta. Ancol is bounded by Jakarta Bay to the north, Sunda Kelapa harbor to the west, and Kali Japat canal to the east. Ancol has the area code of 14430.

Ancol contains the main beach resort of Jakarta. Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, the largest integrated tourism area in South East Asia, is located in Ancol.

Ancol has been variously known in history as Anciol, Angiol, Anschiol, Ansjol, Antsyol, Anjool.

Ancol is also usually be the place of an interesting event, like music concert or party.

The name Ancol was first mentioned in Koropak 406, a palm leaf manuscript written in late 16th century. It stated the attempt of the Sultanate of Banten, Cirebon, and Demak to siege Sunda Kelapa, and that the area of Ancol is considered an important area to attack Sunda Kelapa from the east:

…Disilihan inya ku prebu Surawisesa, iny nu surup ka padaren, kasuran, kadiran, kuwamen. Prangrang lima welas kali hanteu eleh, ngalakukeun bala sariwu. Prangrang ka Kalapa deung Aaria burah. Prangrang ka Tanjung. Prangrang ka Ancol kiyi….

According to Indonesian National Dictionary (Kamus Besar Bahasa Indonesia), the word Ancol has the same meaning as the word Tanjung, which means "a body of land extending into a body of water / a cape".