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Borobudur Temple as the largest Buddhist temple in the world. The number of tourists who visit the temple is on the increase. When Mount Merapi erupted in 2010 and some time after that, the Borobudur Temple was closed for some time. At that time, the Borobudur Temple Mount Merapi ash covered.


Parties to UNESCO, the Government of Indonesia, and the Friends of Borobudur which consists of a variety of donors around the world, as well as local residents and people of Indonesia, together to clean up the Borobudur Temple. Not an easy chore. It took a long time until finally the Borobudur Temple was opened and each floor to top floor open to the public.

The temple is very old indeed vulnerable. Tourists who visit often forget that they walk on is building hundreds of years which is the heritage of the ancestors. Had forgotten, that the temple is a holy place for Buddhists.

Therefore, before visiting the temple of Borobudur, here are some guidelines for the preservation and appreciation of Borobudur Temple. Most of the following guidelines issued by the manager of the Borobudur Temple.

The tour guide. Visitors must be accompanied by an officer or with a tour guide. It is recommended you visit the Borobudur with a tour guide. Incomplete if you visit this temple only for the photos alone. Knowledge and the history behind the temple is very interesting and enriching yourself.

If you've previously visited Borobudur temple with a tour guide, then still use the guide on my next visit. There are many local tour guide at Borobudur. Each tour has its own style and way the story of their own temple of Borobudur. So you always get the additional knowledge and new experiences.

Visits in the group. Parties will arrange a visit Borobudur Temple is a group consisting of at least 30 people. Each group will be accompanied by the officer who will direct the traffic lane during the Borobudur temple.

Traffic lane. Now if a visit to the Borobudur temple, then there are lines that are tailored to visiting hours. There are two paths which visit the yellow line and green line. This is to regulate the movement of tourists so it does not accumulate in one place.

Clothes are worn. We recommend using a comfortable cotton. If you come in the morning, it helps to bring a jacket because the air is quite cold. Avoid using high-heeled shoes or sandals, and leather shoes. Use sandals or shoes that are comfortable for walking.

Every adult visitors must use a cloth glove that has been provided. When finished exploring the temple of Borobudur, do not forget to return the batik sarong.

Do not climb and sit on the stupa. There are many stupas and statues at Borobudur. Do not climb the stupa, reliefs, and statues in them. Do not also sit on it. Actually sign the instructions for this prohibition is clearly posted, but there are many tourists who break them.

Aside from being a form of tribute to the Borobudur temple, it is also part of preservation. Do not forget, these stones are very old age and gradually began to erode.

Other prohibition. Do not littering, smoking in the area of ​​Borobudur, and scribble on temples. Also, do not bring food, weapons, musical instruments, and animals.

Time to visit. Hours are open from 6 am until 5 pm. Should come in June, July, or August. Because, in these months tend to be sunny weather. However, a visit Borobudur Temple is always beautiful at any time.(kompas)

Rocks adorn the shoreline. Indonesia as soothing ocean blue eyes that looked at. It was cool. The white sand is so beautiful because it is clean of trash and debris. That's the atmosphere in Labuan Sait Beach in Bali.


When you want to find peace and away from the hustle and bustle, it's worth spending the holidays in Labuan Sait Beach. The beach is located in the village of Pecatu, District of South Kuta, Badung regency. The position of the beach behind a rock. So that tourists must pass through a rock tunnel along the 8 kilometers.

Previously, the beach is a commercial port and a base of war kingdoms in South Bali. Function was later to become the ceremony of purification equipment Melasti or religious ceremony.

Travelers can find a number of facilities around the coast such as pubs and restaurants. If you want to enjoy the natural beauty of the hills in the southern peninsula, the fishermen are ready to rent the boat for tourists.

As a tourist, Labuan Sait Beach is poised to give a good impact on local residents because it adds to the livelihoods of land.

Beach can be reached from two directions. From the north through the outer regions of Pura Uluwatu, while from the west will pass through the Office of the Chief of the Village Pecatu. The distance between the beach and the Denpasar about 32 km from Ngurah Rai Airport can travel for 65 minutes with the motor.

This beach is located a few kilometers to the north overlooking the Ocean Pura Uluwatu Indonesia. From the parking lot, visitors must walk through a rock tunnel along the 60 meters and came to a beautiful beach "Labuan Sait"

The beach is white sand and clean, as well as making it suitable for rekrasi quiet, relaxing and sun bathing and of course is perfect for surfing activities and photographs. On the beach of Labuan Sait local fishermen also provide rental boats for those who want to shop around to see the natural beauty of the southern hill semanjung. Also on the beach of Labuan Sait there every Sunday performances at pentaskan there, such as the Kecak dance. Labuan sait beach is enough known for beautiful beaches and good waves for surfing activity.

Beach areas along the path Pecatu - Uluwatu is a white sandy beach area obstructed by hidden cliffs towering that characterizes the exotic beaches in the region. Big waves is a paradise for hobbyist surf and beaches are always visited by surfers from all over the world. Rows of this rugged coast starting from Balangan Beach, forwarded to the Dreamland beach, Labuan Sait Beach (Padang-padang), Suluban Beach, Uluwatu Beach until the very end.


Balangan beach is one of the beaches between the rows of beautiful beaches in the area of ​​Uluwatu Bali. From Kuta, you are heading towards Bukit Jimbaran continue up to the Uluwatu area. Just follow the road towards the object Holidays Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK). Keep going until you find the intersection (Nirmala supermarket), where the road to the left to the Bali Cliff, straight road to Uluwatu, and a right onto Beach Balangan. Just follow that path. The road to the Beach Balangan, is paved but winding, right and left are still many trees, many of the intersection or fork in the road follow my suggestion that there is white paint in the middle (main street) Once finished asphalt road, please park your vehicle, you've arrived at beach destination.

To reach the beach, you have to go down the stairs. Not many of the steps, taken casually wrote because after that you will find a stretch of white sand beach with beautiful clean. And, when you got there, there are only a handful of tourists seen here, probably because the location is quite far to reach. So is the shop-stall just a few pieces only.

Balangan beach is hidden. He was limited by about seven meters high cliff that sank into the part due to high water eroded. In the west, the coast is limited by the higher cliffs. This cliff looks green arena rock overgrown by trees. In the middle of the hollow cliffs east and west cliffs Balangan beach is located.

White sandy beaches with coarse grains, and in the coastal shoreline there are quite a lot of small stones, so if the road had to be careful. Big waves seem to make a few people to dare to bathe here, and it seems more and more tourists in the middle of the ocean surf. More visitors to enjoy the beach just take pictures or make video recordings. Balangan beach is one view point to watch the sunset exotic, different from the point of capture. In this Balangan beach sand on the beach a bit soft so be careful when you walk (not run), it's rather difficult to step away because of the loose sand.

To go to the Green Bowl Beach from Jimbaran, the personal or rental vehicle you need to find a way to Pura Uluwatu. You'll see straight to the intersection of Dreamland and Uluwatu beach or Pura uluwatu, while to the right Balangan Beach.


Take the left onto Green Bowl Beach. Arriving at the gate, take the straight road to the left until there is a parking lot, and came on purpose.

To go to the Green Bowl Beach the direction of Denpasar or Kuta then navigate your vehicle through the Highway towards Uluwatu Uluwatu. Approximately 1 km after the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Attraction, you will find an intersection, there is Nirmala Supermarket on the right path.

To go to the Green Bowl Beach the intersection, turn left and continue to follow the road until the end. So far about 2 km then you arrived at Green Bowl Beach parking lot.

To go to the Green Bowl Beach the parking lot at the top of the cliff you will see beautiful beaches, turquoise-colored with white waves rolling. You live down hundreds of steps to reach the shore.

Things you need to prepare a good idea to bring food and drinks to taste as it travels down the steep stairs hundreds of strenuous enough. None of the food vendors on the beach, except at the top of the cliff the parking lot.

Take care of our environment by not throwing trash on the beach. You can save it for later discarded when arriving at the top.

Polynomial of bats in the cave make the odor is very offensive. You should cover your nose or hold your breath if you want to take pictures at the mouth of the cave is beautiful.

Be careful when hundreds of steps down a fairly steep on the right side. Some of the protective bar is off.

The beauty of this island beach resort is renowned in various parts of the world, of the many beaches in Bali Nyang-Nyang Beach is located in the village of Pecatu, District of South Kuta, Badung regency.


Nyang-Nyang Beach is hidden behind a rock, as far as the eye can see will look stunning views. This clean white sandy beach with sea water a bluish-green tint. The beach is still quiet and comfortable yet little known by tourists. For localized to advance down the stairs in order to reach the shore. When you have until you'll enjoy the beautiful beaches are still beautiful and natural.

Nyang Nyang Beach offers beautiful white sand and ocean waves that can be said to be perfect for the surfers. Area is located on a peninsula hill directly overlooking the sea off the Indian Ocean, so it is only natural if somewhat isolated. Hence, the beach is suitable for people who intend to calm down and merileks the mind of the fatigue of daily routine work that has accumulated.

Distance to this location approximately 32 km from Denpasar town and about 60 minutes drive from Ngurah Rai when using a motor vehicle.

The beach is better known among surfers as it has a pretty big waves and is ideally suited to be a place to surf sports.

Arriving on a deserted beach and white sand, it was like on an island with no inhabitants, from the beach you can see the hills full of green trees. The atmosphere is really quiet and lonely because not many visitors who come here, after we play sand and sea water baths do not forget there are still way up the steps to be followed, in the hundreds of stairs there are three resting place (selter) for the seat are made of concrete.

Nyang-Nyang Beach cleanliness is maintained, is due to the location of this beach that not many people know.

For those of you who like to do nature activities, take a trip to Lake Three Colors, Flores, who was in the northern island of Flores, precisely in the Village Pemo, District Moni, Ende, Flores, East Nusa Tenggara. According to several sources are encountered, the best time to enjoy the scenery in a natural lake that lies on top of Mount Flores it was early morning at sunrise.


Hiking Flores is the main reason for tourists who come to the Moni or Ende. Some parts of Kelimutu forbidden to visit due to the instability of geothermal energy.

Flores to enter the park, we only pay a fee of Rp 2,000 only. To get to the lip of the lake, we still have to climb stairs and cobblestone streets about 20 minutes. Bird and insect sounds accompany every step of the forest to the lake is located 1690 meters above sea level until we get to the point of view.

Accommodation. Moni only offers the simplicity that may be suitable for backpackers. Bungalow here is far from luxurious. If you want to stay somewhere more comfortable, Maumere is the right choice because the distance is only 4 hours. In Ende also be an option because there is a comfortable hotel.

There are several hotels to choose from, such as the Crater Lakes Flores Ecolodge, Watugana Bungalow, Star Lodge, Hotel Arwanti, Flores Sare Hotel, or Sao Ria week. Most of the hotels in the village of Moni hot running water, but some are not. The price is varied, ranging from Rp 150,000 to Rp 300,000.

Culinary. There are only a few restaurants in Moni. Available in local market stalls Moni. If you want to climb into Lake Flores, you do not need to bring food for the journey can be taken for about 1 hour.

However, if you want to explore the national park, you must bring your own food, especially drinking water. The seller of ginger tea is available at its peak, where tourists enjoy a captivating sunset pamandangan.

Shop. Local souvenirs are available in the parking area. You can find a fabric belt, woven fabric typical of Flores. Every district in Flores each had the motive. Here are some stores that sell cloth belt, various crafts, and antiques.

Transportation. Transport access to the lake is not so easy, but local and foreign tourists usually prefer to hire a vehicle through a local travel agents, or if the clever approach of local communities, not hard we can rent their bikes. But do not forget to check the vehicle condition before, do not let you travel disrupted by technical problems resulting from our own negligence. Flores is located in the village Koanara, Wolowaru District, about 66 kilometers from the town 83 kilometers from Ende and Maumere. Moni is the closest town, situated at the foot of Mount Flores. This small town is the gateway to Lake Flores. The distance between Moni and Flores is about 15 kilometers.

You can use a taxi, car or public transportation to bring to the parking area before heading to the summit of Mount Flores. There is a bus to the Ende of the past Maumere Moni. Local people call it a bus or car wooden cabbage. From there, you should be shooting went about 15 miles to the location of the lake. Every day, there are flights from Denpasar and Kupang to Maumere.

Best time. Flores is usually shrouded in fog. You better visit in the early morning at around 3:30 to watch the sunrise charming atmosphere. This is the best atmosphere to watch the scenery Lake Flores.

The best time to visit Lake Flores is the month of July and August. Please book your hotel two months before your visit.

The natural beauty of the beach is different because it blends with the calm atmosphere offered so as to make anyone fall in love with the visit. Foreign surfers named Green Beach Bowl.

People call it the Green Bowl Beach, Bali Cliff Beach and Hidden Beach. Called the Green Bowl or cup of green for every low tide it will form a bowl of rocks which are green when you look from the top of the hill.


If your goal to merely visiting the beauty of Bali Kuta Beach, Sanur Beach, Nusa Dua Beach or the beautiful beaches of this one will surely give a deeper impression. That's because every corner is so beautiful and charming.

A hidden beauty of the landscape and isolated beaches in the hills and trees rimbunya. To go to this place you should down hundreds of steps up to the end terhidanglah stunning landscapes.

Green Bowl Beach conditions are similar to the Coast Karma Kandara and Nyang Nyang Beach. All three are in the District of South Kuta, Badung regency, Bali. This beach offers you something different places, with a quiet atmosphere and a natural beach, this is where your vacation will be more memorable and exclusive feel.

It lies hidden behind the cliff, has a clean white sand with crystal clear sea water bluish green. Not many visitors who come here, only the surfers are generally very familiar with this place. You'll find they come in groups to assume a surfboard down hundreds of steps that are sekililingnya trees and sometimes monkeys.

Once you arrive at the park you can see the vast landscape and beautiful beaches. please down the stairs to get to the beach lips. Enjoy the trip down hundreds of steps is as fresh air and the sea breeze blowing.

Arriving at the bottom of the second speech is soft, white sand, turquoise sea and the cool wind. Observe how a scattering of white clouds in blue sky beautify the beach. Observe to you how large grains of white sand and the sand is different from other beaches.

There is also a small cave inhabited by hundreds of bats. In the daytime, bats sleep hanging on the roof of the cave. In the evening, flying out of the cave to find food. As if it was used to having visitors, they remain comfortably asleep in a cave.

You can freely explore this beach without being disturbed other guests. For you fans of surfing, you can conquer the waves. In addition to surfing and snorkeling, other activities you can do is swimming, sunbathing, or just lazing on the beach, reading a book. Even to play sand like children too fine to do.

You can watch the surfers are busy dancing on the waves. This place is a favorite beach surfers because the waves are good. Although not as many surfers who come in Kuta beach, Dreamland beach or Padang-Padang beach, but instead presents a calm and quiet atmosphere of the beach. There was no noise of motor vehicles and hawkers on the beach. There are only a few surfers, foreign tourists are swimming, sunbathing, or snorkeling at this beach.

It was hidden behind the cliffs, making this beach is always awake and free of pollution. Very quiet unlike many other beaches in Bali. The beach also is a natural fit if you want to practice yoga or meditation in a peaceful natural setting. Here you can do anything without being intrusive.

Green Bowl Beach rarely publicized in the media, so not many tourists are aware of the existence of this beach. However, maybe this is what makes it unique, a wonderful hidden place, where for a moment away from the hustle and bustle of tourist Bali.

After Bali, many people began infatuated with Lombok and Sumbawa. Both are a haven for those who hunt to satisfy the desires of sea waves surfing. Senggigi, Kuta, Gili Terawangan able to enchant the tourists to come and go back to Lombok. While no less interesting, Sumbawa has Maluk and Kanawa.


For those who have never been to Lombok and Sumbawa, transport and accommodation into the affairs of the headache. The thing is, all would want to get to travel with the least amount of money as well as efficient in terms of time. One calculation, it could be a lot of flying without a lot of money tourist attraction visited.

There are a variety of transportation to Lombok and Sumbawa, there overland by bus and air routes to the plane. Both Lombok and Sumbawa final destination, the first step, you have to travel from home to the city of Lombok before the end to the other regions.

Some people think that the bus is more effective and efficient. But it did not. If you take a bus from Jakarta for example, can cost about Rp 400,000 and latency could be two days! Not very effective. If coming from the cities that were located far from Lombok, preferably using a plane.

The cost of the plane from Jakarta to Lombok is approximately Rp 700,000 with only 1.5 hours travel time. You will land on Lombok International Airport in Central Lombok regency newly inaugurated in October 2011. From here, you just decide whether or Lombok be the ultimate goal is to continue to Sumbawa.


If still continued to Sumbawa, the trip must be taken by land and sea by using a bus, travel or car rental. If you choose the bus, you live up to Damri of Mataram Lombok Airport at a cost of Rp 15,000 and then up the route Damri Mataram - Sumbawa at a cost of Rp 65,000.

Meanwhile, when using the travel, you will pay a fee of Rp 70,000 from Mataram to Sumbawa. For car rental, the fee is Rp 250,000 per day. Travel time of Mataram, Sumbawa good use bus, travel and car is about 3-4 hours. You should also use the ferry crossing the Strait Alas, the sea which separates the island of Lombok and Sumbawa Island.

Arrive at their destination, turn to look for lodging. In Lombok, the most diverse lodging options around Senggigi beach. The cost varies. For jasmine hotel, there is only Rp 50,000 a night while the five-star hotels from USD 200,000 depending on the type and location of the selected room.

In Sumbawa, there are several hotels around Maluk Beach. Choosing a hotel right near the beach because most travelers just off Sumbawa marine tourism. Costs of accommodation in the region ranging from Rp 100,000. For a better hotel facilities, costs around Rp 250,000 per night.

About local transport, Lombok is quite advanced. Already there are four taxi companies to choose from. Lombok traveling even easier. Meanwhile, in Sumbawa, transportation is still a bit difficult. Car hire is the best alternative. Can also use the bike.

Whenever possible, plan for all tourist destinations to target, so do not waste time. In Lombok, you who are interested in surfing or diving to get to Senggigi, Kuta or Gili Trawangan. If you want to see life Sasak tribe, came to the village of Sade which is not far from Lombok International Airport. While in Sumbawa to the beach Maluk, Jelengah, Benete Kanawa and territories. Happy traveling!(kompas)