100 Reasons to Visit Indonesia

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Long before the tagline “the land of a thousand smiles" even existed in the mind of some marketing executives it already existed and flourished in reality. Indonesians are naturally the glass-is-half-full type of people who take a great joy and pleasure in family and simple pleasures. Indonesians are very friendly and welcoming people. In the majority of the places you travel to throughout the country, you will be met with some of the biggest smiles you have ever seen. They are also very proud of their history, culture, wildlife, food and more, and are passionate about sharing it with others.

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Currently the largest living lizard in the world and the closest thing we have to dinosaurs, these fierce dragons are quite the tourist attraction for the thrill seeker. Indonesia is the only place in the world where they can be found living in the wild on the four islands that make up Komodo National Park.

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Barabudur, is a 9th-century Mahayana Buddhist Temple in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia. The monument consists of nine stacked platforms, six square and three circular, topped by a central dome.

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Between volcanic hills that stretches from Bogor to Bandung, you can find vast swathes of tea plantations and paddy fields. They extend as far as the eye can see and everywhere you look, you’re sure to see women hard at work picking the tea leaves.

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Indonesia is tropical, which makes good weather pretty easy to come by.

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Indonesia has 33 provinces. Each province usually has a traditional dress, language, traditional musical instruments, customs, dance areas, and typical food.

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In Bali you can fly. Experience the amazing Flying Fox, where you are propelled through the jungle for up to 160 metres at a time. You are attached to a wire strung between high points in the forest and gravity provides the propulsion, but the experience is of being like a bird.

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Bali has been a mecca for surfers. If you've ever wanted to surf, book a course at one of the surfing schools on the island. Within a few days you could be riding the waves like a pro.

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It is ironic that Tana Toraja is listed in the book, 1,000 Places to See Before You Die (by Patricia Schultz) and this exotic land of Toraja is famous for its unusual and elaborate funeral feasts.

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Jakarta is often called “the city that never sleeps” for a reason. The city has its own charm when the night falls. The skyline decorated by millions of lights looking beautiful and nightclubs and bars are never found lacking patrons.

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Wildlife, temples, people, street life. All amazing inspiration to the buddy travel photographer.

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A small little town in Southern Bandung, Ciwidey, holds beautiful landscapes and highlands. A fun activity to enjoy is strawberry picking.

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It is one of the best local beverages that’s easy to grab and quench your thirst while on the go.

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These strange coffee beans go through an Asian palm civet before transforming into a drink in your cup. Yes, it is eaten and defecated by this mammal before it is reproduced into coffee. Kopi luwak is said to benefit the skin and prevent disease.

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These ‘travelling hawkers’ are there to save the day! It is easy to spot colorful and vibrant cart hawkers along the roadside. Most of them are family-run businesses, set up around the area of their humble abodes.

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Any spa treatment you can imagine can be found here, from seaweed wraps to fish spas, aromatherapy to the most amazing massage of your life. Many of these services can be offered at your hotel, as a separate business or even on the beach as you enjoy the sun.

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One of the best ways to see them in Indonesia is to rent a Klotok boat, take it down the Sekonyer River and visit the Camp Leakey Orangutan rehabilitation reserve in Tanjung Puting National Park.

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Lake Toba is a large natural lake occupying the caldera of a supervolcano. The lake is about 100 kilometres long, 30 kilometres wide, and up to 505 metres deep

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Annual street carnival celebrating Indonesian heritage.

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Mount Bromo, is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java, Indonesia. At 2,329 metres it is not the highest peak of the massif, but is the most well known.

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The National Monument is a 132 m (433ft) tower in the centre of Merdeka Square, Central Jakarta, symbolizing the fight for Indonesia. It is the national monument of the Republic of Indonesia, built to commemorate the struggle for Indonesian independence.

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Kolbano Beach is an unique beach in East Nusa Tenggara. The feature of the beach is different than other beach. Usually, a beach has white or black sand. But, when you come to Kolbano, you will find pebbles. The size and color of the pebbles are various.

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The Ijen volcano complex is a group of stratovolcanoes in the Banyuwangi Regency of East Java, Indonesia. It is inside a larger caldera Ijen, which is about 20 kilometers wide.

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Relax and take in a spa treatment at Ayana’s Aquatonic - a seawater therapy pool. Afterwards, visit the Rock Bar to feel like James Bond

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Light from heaven

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Wayag Island is one of the islands within the Raja Ampat district in the province of West Papua. The island is known for its beautiful atolls and amazing underwater life covering a total area of 155,000 hectares (about 383,013.3 acres).

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Some people may only dream about trekking to Mt Kelimutu on the island of Flores with its three colored lakes, while others make it a reality.

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Leaving misty Mount Bromo behind and descending into the Probolinggo Regency, one will find a spectacular sight secluded within the Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park: this is the enchanting Madakaripura Waterfall.

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From the beautiful colour of the sands, through to the stunning underwater life, you’ll not want to leave this little bit of paradise.

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Yogyakarta in central Java is one of the historical and religious centres of Indonesia. The Prambanan and Borobudur temples just outside the city are both Unesco World Heritage sites. The thousands of pieces of volcanic rock they are built from make them an arresting sight.

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Use one of the becak (trishaw) in cities like Yogyakarta or Malang, and just let it take you around the city in style. It can wind through narrow streets and let you immerse in the environment better. With wind in your face, you feel the place and let sights and smells sink in from all corners of the city.

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Balinese massage is part of the traditional culture and the spas on the island use the freshest ingredients from the jungles and gardens. There are hundreds of places to choose from, ranging from simple massage huts in Kuta to lavish spas such as the award-winning spa at the Four Seasons Hotel outside Ubud.

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Indonesia is home to 20% of the world’s coral reefs and some of the best scuba diving and snorkeling you can find. There are many opportunities available for beginner and experienced divers.

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If you’re a dreamer, you will fall in love with Munduk Moding Plantation’s “pool among the clouds”.

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Cukang Taneuh also known as Green Canyon is a canyon located in Pangandaran, West Java, Indonesia.

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Kawah Putih is a striking crater lake and tourist spot in a volcanic crater about 50 km south of Bandung in West Java in Indonesia. Kawah Putih lake is one of the two craters which make up Mount Patuha, an andesitic stratovolcano.

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Kenawa island is a small exotic island on the West Sumbawa Regency (Kabupaten Sumbawa Barat), its only 20 minutes cross by boat from public ferry harbor at Pototano harbor, the main land of Sumbawa. This is simply virgin island without any population in it, the sea water just so clean and blue, colorful corals and variety of fishes, white and bright sandy beach.

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Puncak Jaya or Carstensz Pyramid is the highest summit of Mount Carstensz in the Sudirman Range of the western central highlands of Papua Province, Indonesia.

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The renowned volcano Krakatau (frequently misstated as Krakatoa) lies in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra.

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This adventure will guarantee that you are the coolest parents around. Wild animals, fire, and getting to stay up way past their bedtime.

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Places like Green Canyon or Citumang on Java which are just perfect for some relaxing time close to nature!

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At Pomegranate and Sardine, two of Bali’s most unique dining places, you can do just that.

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Nasi goreng is a national Indonesian dish – fried rice, often with vegetables or chicken. The only thing different about mie goreng is noodles instead of rice. You can get it everywhere – in warungs, eateries by the road, on the street, in the restaurants.

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Prambanan is one the largest Hindu temple sites in South East Asia, and the largest in Indonesia.

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The Gate 88 is a relatively new shopping mall with a unique, futuristic design, and the disembodied plane is a main feature.

Here’s a no-effort way to keep the whole family happy. Most malls in Jakarta are family-friendly, allowing parents to entertain their kids as they roam the plethora of shops and restaurants.

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If you’re a budding paranormal investigator or an amateur ghost buster, a trip to Bali’s various abandoned places should surely not be missed.

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As part of Four Season Sayan’s Extraordinary Experiences Initiative, guests can sign up for the complete rice farmer experience, from a scenic meal amongst rice paddies, planting seeds to transplanting little shoots.

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You can make echoing scream because of the huge stones in both side of way.

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The largest volcanic lake in the world.

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About 30km to the west of Bali's capital Denpasar, Tanah Lot is a special place where Hindu temples sit on outcrops of rock along the volcanic coastline.
The black sand, craggy rocks and white spray from the pounding sea look strangely like Auckland's west coast beaches but the temples, thought to date from the 15th century, add a mystic feel especially at sunset. Eating dinner outside at the Melasti Restaurant as the sun goes down is a wonderful experience.

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Don't wait for my retirement or hope to win in the lottery to be a millionaire. All I have to do is to book a flight to Indonesia, and exchange some dollars, and call myself a millionaire!

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Indonesia is a Muslim country with around 88% of its total population composed of Muslim. Aside from the beautiful buildings and interesting architectures, you will find beautiful Mosques all over the country which not also serve as places of worship, but also tourist attraction.

The people there don’t bury and cremate their dead, so if you’re brave enough to make a trip there, you’ll find skeletons from ages long past, staring straight at you with their eyeball-less eye sockets. Interestingly, you won’t smell the stench of rotting bodies on this island, as the perfumed scent from a huge Taru Menyan tree masks it perfectly.

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Although races are only held from July to late October or early November, special courses for tourists are available all-year round, on every second Thursday.

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If you are looking for a break from the rough and tough, this is as cheesy as it sounds, Ancol Dreamland is could be your dream place. It is open for 24 hours with amusement park – Fantasy World (Dunia Fantasi (dufan)), Atlantis Water Adventure, Ocean Dream Samudra (pentas lumba) for animal shows, Seaworld, beaches (pantai), Art Market (pasar seni), golf range, bowling, Ocean Eco Park, gondola, Hailai club, art academy, paintball and wakeboarding.

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Rumah Mode Factory Outlet is the mother of all factory outlet stores

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If you’re planning to get yourself a piece of Batik cloth as a souvenir before leaving the country, be sure to know what the patterns represent.

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This temple in Pemuteran lies hidden under the sweeping waves of the sea.

Kuta Beach is located on the western side of the island's narrow isthmus and is considered Bali's most famous beach resort destination.

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Jember Fashion Carnaval or JFC (Indonesian Karnaval Busana Jember) is an annual carnival held in the East Java city of Jember.

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Escape Bali for a day and spend it on the turquoise waters of Nusa Lembongan, a small, low, protected island about 7 miles (11 km) southeast of Bali, just across the Badung Strait.

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Besides being famous for its tea plantation, the cool climate and the various culinary choices around Puncak make it one of little places in Indonesia try Paragliding.

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The incredible megalithic site for those who love archeology.

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Enjoy Elephant playing with the water in Tangkahan, North Sumatera.

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Enjoy the traditional puppet performance called Wayang in Keraton Jogjakarta, Central Java.

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With sweeping views of the Indian Ocean, the Uluwatu Temple is one of Bali’s best sea temples you can’t miss during your trip.

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Hike to Merapi mountain in Central Java, Krakatao, Papandayan mountain in Garut to get incredible view once in your lifetime.

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Just make sure to limit the consumption of instant noodle.

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Duku, Salak, the honey sweet tasted potato called Ubi Cilembu, Matoa fruit from Papua, strong smell Durian, fruit that has powder called Kesemek and lots more!

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With 17,000 (or more) islands to choose from, Indonesia is perhaps the world's greatest beach hopping destination.

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Sempu is an island located 800 meters from the southern coast of the province of East Java in Indonesia, about 70 km south of the city of Malang. The island is 3.9 km long and 3.6 km wide.

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Visit this magical place - The mist and the light filtering trough the top of the trees, the quietness broken only by the sounds of the animals living in the forest.

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Dive among 75% of all known coral species in the world

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Bali is probably the most famous island in all of Indonesia, and that is no surprise because it offers stunning mountain scenery and beautiful beaches, as well as the kind and friendly people. There is so much to see and do here that it is no wonder people love it. You will have your choice from surfing and diving, to fine dining, and exhilarating treks in the wild.

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If you thought only the one percent could afford to rent their own private island, think again. Head to Pangkil, an off-the-radar, Robinson Crusoe-style island in Indonesia, where three days of paradise can be all yours for just $500.

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A huge park where you can see traditional houses in Indonesia.

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Dating back to 1820, Pasar Baru is the oldest market in Jakarta. The pedestrian-only shopping area is filled with vendors hawking fabrics, vintage cameras and fresh flowers. It is also home to a diverse mix of Javanese, Indian and Chinese so it’s the perfect place to go to sample all sorts of food.

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This part of town boasts beautiful buildings leftover from the Dutch.

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Nick-named the Ring of Fire, Indonesia is home to 127 active volcanoes. One is graced with multi-coloured lakes, several pump out geothermal energy, and the Ijen volcano in East Java is one of the world's largest natural sulphur mines.

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When it comes to skylines, Jakarta’s is ridiculously picturesque. If the panoramic view of Jakarta from the 56th floor of the 230m-high Menara BCA building is the main appeal of the Skye Bar & Restaurant, its sound system is the second.

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This massive abandoned chapel in the middle of the Indonesian forest is both haunting and fowl

Over 3000 original traditional dance. You can enjoy the Saman dance performance from Aceh, Jaipong dance from Java, Kecak dance from Bali and many more.

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Exotic, erotic, and esoteric, one artist's live-in Bali gallery brings a splash of color and madness to its surroundings.

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This tiny lake temple dedicated to a water goddess seems to float on the surface.

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Candi are the Buddhist and Hindu temples of Indonesia built between the 8th and 15th centuries. Their rather unique look makes them great photo fuel, plus most are quite easy to get to as drivers for hire can be pretty cheap. Many areas have their own specific temples, though if you find yourself in Jogjakarta, Prambanan is a UNESCO listed site that boasts some of the greatest examples of Candi architecture.

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