Indonesia Tourist Spots

16 INDONESIA TOURIST SPOTS | THINGS TO DO

Indonesia is a Southeast Asian country that is well-known for its volcanoes, beaches, and endangered species. There are literally a lot to see in this beautiful country that has more than 16,000 islands. Here are some of the beautiful Indonesia Tourist Spots to add to your itinerary for your trip.

Borobudur, Indonesia Tourist Spots

Temples

1.Borobudur

The Borobudur is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was built during the 8th century. The temple is located in Central Java, near the city of Yogyakarta. It is a famous spot for Buddhist pilgrimage since it is the largest Buddhist temple in the world.

Pura Tanah Lot, Indonesia Tourist Spots

2.Pura Tanah Lot

This is a famous Hindu pilgrimage temple that was built on a rock formation. If you want to walk to the temple, you must wait for low tide. There are Balinese souvenir shops nearby. This is located in Beraban village, Kediri of Tabanan.

Prambanan, Indonesia Tourist Spots

3.Prambanan

Another UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple site in the entire of Indonesia and considered one of the biggest in Southeast of Asia. Its pointed architecture is towering at 154 ft or 47 meters tall. Attracting tourist around the world, the temple complex is located in a particular region of Yogyakarta.

Indonesia Tourist Spots

Beaches

4.Beaches in Bali

A sunny day at the shores of Bali is one of the best ways to spend your day in Indonesia. Depending on your environment preference, you can choose from the beaches they have. If you are looking forward to socializing with locals and other tourists, head to Kuta beach. For water sports, go to the shore of Sanur. Or if you want a less crowded beach, you can ask the locals or go to Nusa Dua.

Indonesia Tourist Spots

5.Gili Islands

The islands of Gili are an excellent alternative for the beaches of Bali. There are a lot of scenic views, and they have activities such as diving, snorkeling, kayaking, and yoga. They also have a turtle hatchery and sanctuary.

6.Banda Islands

A group of ten islands that can be found at the edge of the Banda Sea is unknown to some tourists. They have diving sites and boat tours that you can enjoy. The diving experience is a great adventure because of the sea creatures you are likely to find. The islands are also known, by most spice traders, for their nutmeg.

Indonesia Tourist Spots

Volcanoes

7.Mount Bromo

Mount Bromo is part of the Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park, located in East Java. It is surrounded by a sand sea along with its neighbors, Mount Semeru and Mount Batok. The Hindu temple of Poten is also close.

Indonesia Tourist Spots

8.Lake Toba

This remarkable lake is also a supervolcano. The lake covers more than 1,130 square kilometers of area, and it is even more than 450 meters deep. You can do activities like swimming, canoeing, fishing, or water skiing in the lake.

9.Mount Krakatau

In 1883, the Krakatau volcano erupted and was considered to be one of the most destructive. The eruption caused the whole island of Krakatau almost to disappear leaving only a third of the southern part of the island. In the 1900s, Anak Krakatau raised from the caldera, and it still continues to emerge.

Indonesia Tourist Spots

10.Gunung Rinjani

Located on the island of Lombok, you will find the Mount Rinjani, National Park. The park is known for Mount Rinjani and some endangered flora and fauna. Mount Rinjani’s crater is partially filled with a lake. The park allows overnight camping and offers guided trekking, you just need to bring in the best equipment from Kempoo.com.

Animals

11.Observing Orangutans

Indonesia is known for its sanctuaries that protect the orangutans. To see these orangutans, you can head to Tanjung Puting National Park in Kalimantan, Borneo or to Bohorok Orangutan Centre in Bukit Lawang, Sumatran jungle.

Komodo National Park, Indonesia Tourist Spots

12.Komodo National Park

This UNESCO World Heritage Site is comprised of islands where you can discover the Komodo dragons. The park offers activities such as hiking, snorkeling, canoeing, and island hopping. They charge fees for the entrance, transportation, guide services, and some activities.

Indonesia Tourist Spots

13. Sacred Monkey Forest in Ubud

The forest is known for their Balinese long-tailed monkeys. It houses more than 700 monkeys and more than 150 species of plants and trees. There are also three Hindu temples that were built around 1350.

14.Kalimantan in Borneo

There are five provinces in Kalimantan. They have national parks like the Tanjung Puting National Park and Bukit Baka Bukit Raya National Park. There is an ecological diversity in the land that gives a home to numerous wildlife such as the orangutans, exotic birds, clouded leopards, pygmy elephants, and Sumatran rhinos. You can also learn about the culture of the Dayak people and observe the influence of other countries in the land.

Other Attractions

15.Tana Toraja

To experience the rich culture of Indonesia, go ahead and visit Tana Toraja in South Sulawesi Province. The impressive architecture of Tongkonan can be seen in their boat-shaped houses and building. The people are approachable, and their celebratory views on death will amaze you.

Indonesia Tourist Spots

16.Jatiluwih Rice Fields in Bali

Bali is not only about beaches they also have terraces of rice fields. The Jatiluwih Rice Fields uses the Subak System of water irrigation, which passes through canals, tunnels, and temples to get to the rice paddy fields.
There are more places you can visit other than those that are listed here. It may take more than the weekend to visit all of these places, but it will be worth your time.

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