Mount Lawu Peak

Lawu Peak is the special tourism object that recognized by the many tourists both domestic tourist and also foreign tourist. Lawu Top tourism can reach from admission gateway reside in Cemorosewu village, district Plaosan, while the location of admission gateway stay at province road line connecting Magetan-Solo through Tawangmangu, so that the tourism object can reach Mount Lawu top from both Magetan and Karanganyar easily.

The enchanment of this tourism resort is a place that can be used to enjoying the beautiful of the nature, lika natural forest, special plants and animal, fresh air and beautiful nature scenery, and also the sunrise. Even, this place also used for ritual tourism because there are so many heritage of King Brawijaya V.

Jalak Lawu
Jalak Lawu is one of enchanted animal in Lawu mountain. This bird is Lawu mountain endemic animal. However, based on society believe, this bird will follow the climber of Lawu mountain as guide. If the climber did not see Jalak Lawu in his trip, they are believed will be not save or will be lost in Lawu mountain.

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Wahyu Lake ( Magetan )

3 kilometers before Sarangan Lake, from magetan, is another natural lake, named Telaga Wahyu (Wahyu Lake). It is 15 hectares in size, with a climate not much different from Sarangan Lake, and definitely easily accessed by big or small vehicles.

At Wahyu Lake, tourists can relax while fishing. At certain times there area also various arts and camping performances are held. Near the lake, tourists can find a natural water spring named ‘Sumber Tamtu’. It is said that the water from this spring has the virtue to make people stay young.

Sarangan and surroundings are good for hiking: beautiful scenery, friendly people and a cool climate.


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Sarangan Lake ( Magetan )

Sarangan is a hill station favored by the Dutch in colonial days. It is half way between Madiun and Solo. The village straddles the southern slope of Mount Lawu, an inactive volcano. At an altitude of 1,287 meters evenings are chilly. Sarangan Lake that also called Pasir Lake is stay at mount Lawu foot; it’s about 16km (west side) from Magetan city. The tourists can enjoy the nature scenery. The wide of Sarangan Lake is 30 Ha with its depth 28 meters, and its cold air with temperature 18-25 C. There are various facilities in this area, such as; hotel, restaurants, paddle canoe, play ground and horses, which has supplied for the tourists from various region and even foreign tourist. 

General Condition Of Sarangan Lake 

Sarangan Lake is located at Mount Lawu feet, and representing a tourist destination of East Java that always attracts attention, which never free from tourist visits. Sarangan Lake is located in Plaosan District, Magetan Regency, about 1,600 meters above sea level. The climate around is quite cool and comfortable, hence appropriate for recreations. With its cold air and beautiful scenery, Sarangan Lake is very famous as a recreation or tour place of family. Up today, Sarangan tourism is common visited by both domestic tourists and foreign tourist.

List of the last three years of visitor:

As a tourist destination, Sarangan Lake has been known since the Dutch time. Here the high-ranking Dutch officials often spent their weekends. It is not surprising that around the lake, villas of European archiecture can still be found.

In the past, Sarangan Lake was better known as Pasir Lake (sand lake). Because, during the dry season the water has dried up, showing only a huge stretch of sand. On the other hand, during the rainy season, water would fill up the entire are of the lake. However, until today no definite records can be found of when the name of Pasir Lake has changed into Sarangan Lake. But, irrespective of that, Sarangan Lake has remained natural and interesting to visit.

As one of the famous tourism objects in East Java, Sarangan has been equipped with various facilities for the comfort of visitors. The facilities 

that are managed by Magetan local government, are among others; hotels; lodgments, restaurants, fruit and vegetables markets, and souvenir shops. Besides that, there are other facilities, like a wide parking area, musholla (small mosque) and guard station.

To circle along and enjoy the 75 hectares lake, tourist can use motorboats for have a trip. Apart from that, there are "water ducks" and horses that will readily take you to the other tourism destinations around Sarangan lake, such as; Tirtosari and Sarangsari waterfalls.

Tirtosari waterfall is located 3 kilometers southwest of Sarangan Lake. While Sarangsari waterfall is located 2 kilometers northwest of Sarangan Lake. Both waterfalls are still natural and very attractive, because protected forests, managed by the ‘Perum Perhutani KPH Lawu DS’, surround these.

At the edge of the protected forest, and exactly at the edge of Sarangan Lake, the Perum Perhutani KPH Lawu DS has also built a lodgment (bed and breakfast), equipped with hot water, television, and telephones. Rates are cheap according to domestic tourists standards, and as compared to the other hotels or lodgments around the lake. Besides that, there is a playground (fun park) for children, with a quite spacious playground. Meanwhile, for adults, apart from the comfortable environment of the protected forest, there is also an open-air stage for cultural performances. And besides that 3.5 kilometers northwest of the lake, there is a Mojosemi camping ground, managed by the Perum Perhutani KPH Lawu DS. The cool and dense environment has created a location that is quite appropriate for nature lovers who are fond of camping, recreation or researching.

It is not difficult to get to Sarangan Lake, because all types of vehicles can directly access the location. If we used public transportation, board from Bungurasih Bus Terminal Surabaya heading for Magetan.

Fasilities of Sarangan Lake

The public facilities that can found in Sarangan Lake tourism are:

1. The road across that is the road of province; with well condition connect Magetan-Solo through Tawangmangu.
2. Telecommunication facilities, such as public phone, telecommunication kiosk, etc.
3. Electricity and water network in good condition.

While the special facilities / tourism facilities that can found in Sarangan tourism are:

- Luxury hotel: 2
- Melati hotel: 41
- Lodgments: 16
- Restaurants: 20
- Tennis Field: 3
- Swimmingpool: 2
- Canoe: 70
- Horse: 120
- Tourism Market: 1
- Playground: 1
- Musholla (small mosque): 1

Tourism Object of Sarangan Lake

The visitors of Sarangan Lake can enjoy the ruthless and see the beautiful nature of lake, mountain nature and rice field where the local resident has cultivation, vegetable and other horticulture.

In tourism object area there is also other fascination such as:

• Boat that provide to travel around the lake safely.
• Horse that provide to ride horse to encircle the lake along the length of circumference line, enjoying the beauty of Sarangan Lake.
• A play ground with some facilities of sheltering place and supporting facilities for children like oscillation, etc.
• Tourism Market that sells various souvenir, typical food, vegetable and other Magetan regency product.
• Circumference food seller like sate, corn and boiled peanut.

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Beach Shindu ( Bali )

Even his name has not been so familiar: Beach Shindu, but this beach has an exotic panorama of not less than the other beaches in Bali. Both foreign and domestic tourists seem to have many people know the existence and the beautiful panorama of this beach, so they are many who come here to enjoy the soft white sand and the waves are.

 

Shindu coast apparently have the same coastline of Sanur beach. Many of those who come here to enjoy a variety of menu offerings of food and drinks are served in most of the coast. Various tourist activities 

on the beach include: swimming, fishing, sunbathing, or relaxing on the soft white sands while watching the other tourists.

The beach is then called the Coast Shindu because the area is located in the village so as to facilitate recall Shindu and called the Coast disebutlah Shindu. The beach is very clean as well maintained Banjar happenings locally and around the hotel staff worked together to clean up the beach the beach on a regular basis. So many tourists are welcome and at home to linger on the beach Shindu.

Facility located on this beach Art shop, mini market, 

hotel and restaurant, café, spa, rental motor boat and adequate parking area. Sindhu beach community about this used to be a fisherman, but as the development of tourism as more tourists come, many are turning to professional traders and employees.

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Shindu beach in the village of Shindu, approximately 15 km from the city of Denpasar, Bali Province, Indonesia.

Visit congratulations!

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Tanah Lot ( Bali )

 Here there are two temples are situated at the top of a boulder. One sits on a boulder bener2 and the other is located on the cliffs similar to Pura Uluwatu. Even on a clear day (not foggy sea, sunny is) you can see Uluwatu Temple from here. Pura Tanah Lot temple is part of the heaven Sad, is to pretend that the joints of the island of Bali. And Pura Tanah Lot sea temple is a shrine guardian gods of the sea.

According to legend, this temple was built by a Brahmin who wander from Java. He is a successful Nirantha Sanghyang reinforce the belief of the teachings of the Balinese Hindu and build Sad heaven on the 16th century. At that time the ruler of Tanah Lot, Bendesa Beraben, jealous of him because his followers began to leave and follow Sanghyang Nirantha.

 

Bendesa Beraben Sanghyang Nirantha told to leave the Tanah Lot. He agreed, and before leaving the 

Tanah Lot with its power to move him into the middle of the beach stone blocks (instead of into the sea) and built temples there.

She also changed her shawl into a snake temple guards. This snake is still there today and scientifically snakes include species of sea snakes that have characteristic flat tail like a fish, striped yellow and black have 3 times more potent venom of cobra snakes. End of the legend states that Bendesa Beraben'akhirny 'a follower Sanghyang Nirantha.

 

Pura Tanah Lot to the north there is a temple situated atop a cliff jutting into the sea. This cliff temple connect with the land and shaped like a bridge, curved so. If you go down to the beach between the cliff Pura Tanah Lot, then in a given month you will see my version of the ultimate sunset. The red sun ball going right in the pit of the cliff. As tired eyes see the world. Unfortunately there was this scene cuman in certain months when the sun is sinking inclines to the north.

From the parking area leading to the temple you will find lots of art shops and food stalls, or just a tavern. Feel free for shopping. Which can be recommended bargain.

 

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Beach Jasri ( Bali )

It's beautifully enchanting beach called Beach Jasri. State of unspoiled beaches and coastal panoramas make attractive and eye tersilau anyone make this beach a favorite destination for domestic and foreign tourists. This beach stretches from the west to east and divided into 3 sections: Beach Menteng, Jasri Dalem Coast and East Coast Jasri.

The third part of the beach has a uniqueness and benefits of each. Jasri East coast for example, is often associated as a place to hold various religious rituals. Melasti ceremony for example, which is a ritual aimed at cleansing in performing sacred objects. Then Mentang Coast fishermen are usually used for fishing.  

And has a beautiful beach Jasri Dalem very charming beach with waves that challenge them to his hobby of surfing.

Jasri associated with the name, mentioned the name comes from a village where the beach is located. The aim is, of course, to be easily remembered by wiatawan who want to come back here after his first visit. On this beach, not just tourists who come solely to enjoy the beauty of the beach, but there are also several other activities that can be done like renting boats / traditional boats to get around the beach, swimming, fishing, and diving.

 

The facilities provided on this beach to support tourist activities such as boat rental, restaurant, toilets, home stay, for those who intend to stay, as well as a wide 

parking area. Most professional people around to work as seamen (fisherman), sell, or make a pot of clay, then the craft sale to tourists who come here.

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Jarsi beach in the village of Jasri, Karangasem regency, Bali Province, Indonesia.

Visit congratulations!

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Kuta beach (white sand beaches)

The most famous beach in Bali. Travelers who vacation in Bali will never forget to visit Kuta beach, especially when the sun will set. Kuta beach is one place in Bali to see the panoramic setting of the sun in addition to Pura Uluwatu, Pura Tanah Lot or Jimbaran beach. We can imagine every day, especially in the afternoon Kuta beach will be full of domestic and foreign tourists, waiting for sunset, swim, or just walk along the beach. That makes this beach is also famous for its waves high enough to do water sports, especially surfing (surfing). No wonder along the beach we can easily find a rented surfboard. You want to try?

Activities at Kuta Beach

Sun

Kuta beach is a magnet for beachgoers, especially for those who are interested in getting much-coveted tan. Lying on the beach wearing a bikini or shorts and sunglasses can be an easy way to spend a day in Kuta or you can hire a sun lounger is only about Rp 30,000 per day.

However, beware of the light rough - you'll be very uncomfortable on the following day if you do not apply sunscreen! Choose protection with high SPF and avoid the intense afternoon heat to make sure you get a beautiful glowing tan before you go back to your home country. To avoid dehydration you are advised to drink plenty of water and soft drinks - all available from vendors patrol the coast, also sells snacks, ice cream and fruit.

Main Kite

 

The following are ideas for activities, safe and fun at the beach with your family - kite flying! Want to know where to buy one? You can easily find a row of small shops and vendors selling traditional Balinese kites ranging from small to giant size, like Bebean (a fish), Janggan (bird-shaped) and Pecukan (leaf-shaped), prices vary according to size and material. Now, find a place wind quiet and away you go!

Slingshot

 

Care for a little adventure? Kuta has a way to quench your thirst of adrenalin. In place in front of Kuta Paradiso Hotel, there is a giant slingshot to catapult you 52 feet in the air. Forked Y-shaped frame has two rubber strips attached to the uprights, leading back into the pocket to securely hold two seats designed. Open daily 11:00 - too late.

Soccer Beach

Get a tan but it has to burn extra calories? Do not worry, full Kuta beach activities. Try the football game with some locals. They usually set up goalposts around 16:00 between the Hard Rock Café and the Discovery Shopping Mall. Only come into play, or even better, bring a friend so the team will be more. It is time the world know about your ability to dribble!

Surfing at Kuta Beach

 

Famous Kuta beach with breaking waves and waist-deep water, so like a perfect beach for surfing beginners. To gain some basic knowledge of surfing, sign up for lessons with one of the famous surf school is located right in front of the beach such as Odysseys, Rip Curl Surfer Girl Surf School or Surf School.

A three-day surf course in an accredited school costs about U.S. $ 100. The next time you come back, as long as you remain in practice, you will be able to explore the surf beaches are hidden on the island, for sure! For more advanced surfers, you can choose from more than 30 other surf breaks, all within 30 minutes drive from Kuta.

Waterbom Park Waterslide

 

Waterbom is 3.8 acres of spacious tropical garden thrilling water adventure rides. He has 15 high-speed slides, some reaching up to 50kph, way confusing, heart-pounding ride and rock climbing. Even for the faint of heart, there are plenty of facilities; try raft the river that brings you into a lazy river where you can enjoy a raft drifting along in a tube through cascading waterfalls, ripple lethargic and even lavish tropical foliage to screen you from the confusion of excitement, not to mention spa facilities for a more relaxed option.

On top of that you can sunbathe on the grassy park, relax in the gazebo or swimming along the Poolside Bar, to quench your thirst before the second round of the adrenalin charged adventure! For children, the park features Kiddy Park, designed for the safety of children and supervised at all times. If you get hungry during all these activities, head to the food court in the middle of the park because it is prohibited to bring food or drinks from outside.

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Indrayanti Beach ( Yogyakarta )

Indrayanti beach is located in the coastal districts Sundak Tepus Gunungkidul district. White sandy beaches that extend from East to West is relatively new and quite beautiful. In addition to beautiful, the beach is quite clean, as this beach managers to impose fines on any visitors if caught littering.

Manager provides several pieces jetsky beach can be rented by visitors to the beach to enjoy the beauty of the beach from the other side, besides the pleasure berjetsky fun of course. After berjetsky, visitors can play on the shore of sea water while playing and enjoy the waves that swept the beach or it could be sunbathing.

On the west side of the entrance to the beach, there are mountains of rock big enough and beautiful. Behind the rock is there a white sandy beach that is wide enough.

 

Tired of playing in the water and sunbathing, guests can relax in the gazebo at the edge of the beach while enjoying a meal with a drink of cool cool.

Beach managers also provide a place of lodging for groups or families, so that visitors can relax on the beach while enjoying a night on the beach.

Facilities:

  - Cottage Accommodation

  - Bathroom

  - Gazebo - Gazebo

  - Pondok Stage

Food & Beverage:

  - Chicken Fried / Grill

  - Fish Grill / Fry

  - Young Coconut Ice

  - Orange Ice

The hill Hargodumilah ( Yogyakarta )

Hargodumilah hill - the hill is located adjacent to ± 20 km southeast of Yogyakarta is located right on the border district. Bantul and Gunungkidul. Also referred to as star dunes at night this place is a favorite place for visitors to see the beautiful stars in the sky as did the glitter of thousands of lights of the city of Yogyakarta is obvious from this place.
 
Yogya is located on the main line - Gunungkidul, hill Hargodumilah often also become a transit point to unwind after a drive and enjoy the natural panorama over the hills. The weather is cool supported most beautiful scenery can not 
reduce the fatigue that began to say hello. In the afternoon of this place we can also clearly see the sun back into the contest.


On top of the hill on the main street there is a rest area complete with food stalls where the latter is growing rapidly. A variety of food and beverages from the fried rice, pecel catfish, grilled fish & chicken, coconut ice until corn is available here, just choose according to your taste.


At night this place is never empty of visitors. Of who really 
want to relax unwind after traveling or who simply enjoy an evening with your partner while enjoying the beauty of the stars in the sky and enjoy the glitter of thousands of city lights that resemble Yogya fireflies flying in the middle of the night.


Under bright street lights, every evening into the night alongside a road on the hill-side Hargodumilah looks cool to dozens of people sitting around chatting warm company of friends or spouses, regardless of dinginya taken possession of the evening.




Hmm ... quite a romantic place ..!

Queen Boko Palace, splendor in the Peaceful Hill

Queen Boko Palace is an imposing building built in the reign of Rakai Panangkaran, one of the hereditary dynasty dynasty. The palace which was originally named Abhayagiri Vihara (meaning monastery in a peaceful hill) was built for seclusion and focus on spiritual life. Being in this palace, you can feel the peace as well as see the sights of the city of Yogyakarta and Prambanan Mount Merapi in background.

The palace is located 196 meters above sea level. An area of ​​250,000 m 2 area of ​​the palace is divided into four, namely center, west, south, and east. The middle section consists of building the main gate, field, Combustion Temple, pond, stone berumpak, and Paseban. Meanwhile, the southeast part includes Hall, Hall-Hall, three temples, ponds, and the princess complex. Cave complex, Buddhist Stupa, and ponds located on the east. While the western part consists only of the hills.

 

If you enter from the gate of the palace, you will go directly to the center. Two high arches will welcome you. The first gate has three entrances while the second has 5 doors. If you are careful, on the first gate to be found writing 'Panabwara'. Said that, based on the inscription of Central Wanua III, written by Rakai Panabwara, (Rakai Panangkaran descent) who took over the palace. The objective is to legitimize the power of his name, give 'power' more glorious and signaled that the building was the main building.

About 45 meters from the second gate, you will see a temple made of white stones so-called Temple of White Stone. Not far away, you will also find the temple burning. The temple is a square (26 meters x 26 meters) and has 2 terraces. As the name implies, the temple was used for burning bodies. Besides the temple, a stone berumpak and ponds will be encountered later when you walk about 10 meters from the burning temple.

The well is full of mystery will be encountered when running to the southeast of the temple burning. That said, the well was named Amrita Mantana meaning given holy water spells. Now, the water is still often used. Local people say that the water can bring luck to the wearer. While the Hindus use it to great ceremony a day before Nyepi Tawur. Water use in the ceremony is believed to support the goal, namely to purify themselves and to return the earth and its contents at the beginning harmony. YogYES suggest you visit the Prambanan Temple the day before Nyepi day to see the ceremony process.

Stepping into the eastern part of the palace, you'll see two caves, a large pool measuring 20 meters x 50 meters and a Buddhist stupa that sits quietly. Two caves were formed from sedimentary rock called breccia stones. More above the cave which is called Gua Lanang under the so-called Cave Wadon. Just in front Cave Lanang there is a pool and three stupas. Based on a study, it is known that Aksobya stupa, one of the Buddhist Pantheon.

Although founded by a Buddhist, it has Hindu elements. It can be seen with the Linga and Yoni, Ganesha statues, and gold plate that reads "Om Rudra ya namah swaha" as a form of worship of the god Rudra is another name for Lord Shiva. The existence of Hindu elements that prove the existence of religious tolerance that is reflected in architectural works. Indeed, when the Rakai Panangkaran who are Buddhists living side by side with the followers of Hinduism.

Few know that this palace is witness to the initial triumph in the land of Sumatra. Balaputradewa had fled to the palace before the Sumatra when it was attacked by the Rakai Pikatan. Balaputradewa rebelled because they felt as the number two man in government marriage of Old Mataram Kingdom caused by Pramudhawardani Pikatan Rakai (brother Balaputradewa. After he was defeated and fled to Sumatra, before he became king in the kingdom of Srivijaya.

As a heritage building, Ratu Boko Palace is unique among the other relics. Other buildings are in a temple or shrine, then the name implies it shows characteristics of a place to live. It is shown from the building poles and roofs made of wood, even though we can only shelf of stone building only. The palace, then you will get more and more, one of the most beautiful sunset views. An American tourist said, "This is the most beautiful sunset on earth."

Screenwriter: Yunanto Wiji Utomo