List of Most Famous Tourist Attraction in Indonesia

Indonesia is a large country located in southeast Asia, which has a large population and large land area, with significant cultural and geological diversity. With a total of 18,110 islands, and 6,000 of them inhabited, it is appropriate if Indonesia is called the largest archipelago in the world. The population of around 240 million people (data not yet updated) comes from 300 ethnic groups who speak more than 250 different languages. Bali is usually the most familiar destination for foreign visitors, although there are many other top tourist attractions in Indonesia.

Here are 10 list of the most popular tourist attractions in Indonesia:

1. Bali

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Bali is one of the most popular tourist islands in Indonesia in the world and one that consistently wins awards as a good tourist island. Bali has a variety of tours, rocky coastlines, tropical beaches, lush rice fields and volcanic hills, all of which provide a beautiful colorful background, and what is very spiritual is its unique Hindu culture. The combination of culture and friendliness of its inhabitants, makes Bali the most favorite tourist destination in Indonesia.

2. Raja Ampat, Papua

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Raja Ampat is the most popular tourist spot in Indonesia throughout 2011, Everyone talks about Raja Ampat, Papua. Raja Ampat is praised for its spectacular natural beauty. Wow, a group of volcanic rock sticking out of the ocean. If you are fascinated by the beauty of the Raja Ampat sea, wait until you dive into the clear blue sea of Raja Ampat, a coral reef with a variety of beautiful marine life, will make you fall in love with this island.

3. Komodo National Park

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The Komodo National Park is a national park located within the Lesser Sunda Islands which includes three large islands of Komodo, Padar and Rincah, and 26 other smaller islands. The island is called Komodo, because on this island there are the largest reptiles that live in the world that can reach 3 meters or longer and weigh more than 70 kg. Although most dragons eat dead animals, but Komodo dragons are formidable predators and will also hunt prey including birds, and mammals. Attacks on humans are very rare.

4. Borobudur

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Located 40 km (25 miles) northwest of Yogyakarta on Java, Borobudur is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world. Borobudur was built for around 75 years in the 8th and 9th centuries by the Sailendra kingdom, and was made from around 2 million stone blocks. Borobudur was abandoned in the 14th century for reasons that remain a mystery and for centuries lay hidden in the forest beneath a layer of volcanic ash. And now this place has become one of the tourist attractions in Indonesia which is very popular visited by foreign or local tourists.

5. Lake Toba

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Lake Toba offers many interesting attractions, such as natural, spiritual, historical, architectural and culinary attractions. The cool and refreshing atmosphere succeeded in inviting tourists to come to this tourist spot in Indonesia. There are no words that can describe the beauty of the charm of the second largest lake in the world. Lake Toba is a super large tourist area in the world. History records that Lake Toba in North Sumatra was once a large volcano. Lake Toba is estimated even as a geo park site in Indonesia. Samosir Island itself has around 35 sites, one of which is a 300-year-old rock at the foot of Mount Pusuk Buhi.

6. Tana Toraja

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Toraja in South Sulawesi. Toraja is famous for its variety of cultural traditions that are always interesting to visit. One of the most popular traditions by tourists is the Toraja cemetery. The foreign tourists are willing to come from far away, only to visit the Toraja cemetery. The tradition of the Toraja burial in a very distinctive and can only be owned by a noble family. The funeral lasted for days, and as the peak of the event a buffalo slaughter will be held. What is interesting for tourists is the funeral procedures. Magic! This procession was led by the paranormal magic of Toraja. The body "walked" up the hill then was buried in a carved stone tomb. This tourist spot in Indonesia is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the World.

7. Mount Bromo

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Mount Bromo is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java. Bromo has a height of 2,329 meters (7,641 feet) although it is not the highest peak of the massif, but this is the most famous of Bromo. Mount Bromo is one of the most visited tourist attractions in Indonesia in Indonesia and Java. The top of the volcano will continue to be blown off and the crater will continue to emit white smoke. This place is surrounded by fine volcanic sand sea.

8. Karimunjawa Islands

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Karimunjawa is a tourist spot in Indonesia which is a favorite place for young backpackers who start their hobbies. If you want an adventure at sea, live on a quiet island, enjoy the outdoors for the first time, then Karimunjawa is the right destination for it all. Professional divers have also recognized the beauty of the underwater world of Karimun Java. Here, you will be fascinated by the presence of some rare animals, such as hawksbill sea turtles (Eretmochelys imbricata) and green turtles (Chelonia mydas) that swim freely. Karimunjawa has several extensive dive sites, such as Menjangan Kecil Island, Menjangan Besar Island, Genting Island and Twin Island.

9. Bunaken National Park

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Located in the north of the island of Sulawesi, Bunaken is one of the most famous dive sites in Indonesia and also the most visited snorkeling area for tourists. This island is part of the Bunaken Marine Park where you can see more than 70% of all fish species that live in the Western Pacific Ocean. If you want to visit one of the tourist attractions in Indonesia, then the best time to dive in Bunaken is between April and November.

10. Gili Islands, Lombok

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This tourist spot in Indonesia is the most popular tourist destination in Lombok, the Gili Islands are the islands of three small islands: Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. The islands are very calm and peaceful, with many cafes on the edge of the beach and no cars or motorbikes that will disturb the peace of this place. Note that the name "Gili Islands" is somewhat exaggerated as dyke, which simply means "small island" on Sasak there are many other islands around the coast of Lombok with Gili in their names.

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