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Istana Mini
Little in Banda gives a sense of the scale of the Dutch enterprise like this grand, atmospheric yet largely empty 1820s mansion. Once a residence of the colonial governors, its now shrouded in benign neglect. You can find 19th-century plaques and a bust of Willem III in the shady c
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Museum Sasana Wiratama
In the northwest of the city, this museum honours the Indonesian hero Prince Diponegoro, who was leader of the bloody but futile rebellion of 1825–30 against the Dutch. A motley collection of the prince’s belongings and other exhibits are kept in the small museum at his former Yogy
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Batik Centre
Out in Telanaipura is a batik centre selling traditional Jambi textiles featuring striking floral motifs. The centre also has a range of handicrafts from all over the province, including songket weaving and finely woven split-rattan baskets. The centre provides employment for local
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Kelimutu National Park
This park is a Nusa Tenggara must: there aren’t many better ways to wake up than to sip ginger coffee as the sun crests Mt Kelimutu’s western rim, filtering through mist and revealing three deep volcanic lakes, each one a different, striking primary colour that seems the thickness
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Pantai Purnama
Small, but has the blackest sand, reflecting billions of sparkles in the sunlight. Religion is big here. The temple, Pura Erjeruk , is important for irrigation of rice fields, while some of Balis most elaborate full-moon purification ceremonies are held here each month. Villas are
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Gedeh Tea Plantation
The lush hillsides and processing plants of the Gedeh tea plantation, 15km northwest of town via a pot-holed road, are well worth a visit. It was established by the Dutch in 1916, and most of the original machinery is still in use. Between 400,000kg and 600,000kg of black tea is pr
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Eheng
This rough wood and rattan Benauq Dayak longhouse is sparsely occupied during the day, but welcomes visitors -- especially those interested in purchasing woven handicrafts, bracelets or an ornately carved mandau (machete). You may be able to negotiate a homestay, but be prepared wi
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Jungutbatu Beach
The beach here, a mostly lovely arc of white sand with clear blue water, has views across to Gunung Agung in Bali. The pleasant seawall walkway is ideal for strolling, especially – as youd guess – at sunset. Floating boats and seaweed being farmed and dried save the scene from bein
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Balai Seni Rupa
Built between 1866 and 1870, the former Palace of Justice building is now a fine arts museum. It houses contemporary paintings with works by prominent artists, including Affandi, Raden Saleh and Ida Bagus Made. Part of the building is also a ceramics museum, with Chinese ceramics a
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Islamic Center
The western skyline of Samarinda is dominated by this must-see complex containing an ornate and colourful mosque with adjacent observation tower. The latter is the highest point in the city, offering panoramic views up and down a great bend in the Mahakam. The muezzins sunset call
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Museum Negeri La Galigo
Inside Fort Rotterdam, Museum Negeri La Galigo has an assortment of exhibits, including rice bowls from Tana Toraja, kitchen tools, musical instruments and various costumes. Its hardly riveting, but at this price who can complain? In practice, the museum seems to keep the same hour
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Pantai Karang Hawu
Pantai Karang Hawu, 4km west of Cimaja, is a towering cliff with caves, rocks and pools created by a large lava flow. According to legend, it was here where the goddess Nyai Loro Kidul leapt into the ocean to regain her lost beauty and never returned. Stairs lead up to a small kram
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Kraton Kecirebonan
Although it’s classed as a kraton , this is really only a house occupied by members of the current royal family. Knock on the door and someone will be happy to show you around. Built in 1839, the house has fine colonial architecture and a small collection of swords, documents and o
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Jodoh Temple
Sungai Ulur (Snake River) swims through mangrove forests to Jodoh temple, the oldest Chinese temple in the Riau Islands. The temple is decorated with gory murals depicting the trials and tortures of hell. Charter a sampan (flat-bottomed wooden boat; five people 100,000Rp) from Tanj
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Pura Maospahit
Established in the 14th century, at the time the Majapahit arrived from Java, this temple was damaged in a 1917 earthquake and has been heavily restored since. The oldest structures are at the back of the temple, but the most interesting features are the large statues of Garuda and
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Pantai Bama
Fringed by mangroves, the sandy cove of Bama is 4km north of Bekol. It’s a popular weekend retreat for local families, but usually peaceful at other times. Canoes (40,000Rp) and snorkelling gear (60,000Rp) can be hired. Watch out for the cheeky long-tailed macaques here, who have b
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Benteng Amsterdam
In Hila, the 1649 Benteng Amsterdam is an impressive, old, walled fort. Though the walls are obviously rebuilt with concrete, the inner tower, with its brick floors and thick walls, is fluttering with resident swallows. Gates were open when we visited but you may have to seek out t
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Gundaling Hill
Around 4km north of the War Monument, tree-shaded Gundaling Hill provides a unique vantage point from which you can see both Gunung Sinabung and Gunung Sibayak. It’s a 45-minute walk past the turnoff towards Sibayak or else you can catch a green Bintang Karo (4000Rp) minibus from h
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Gunung Mahawu
You can drive almost all the way to the top of Gunung Mahawu, where you’ll be rewarded with views over the whole region and into a 180m-wide, 140m-deep sulphuric crater lake, which you can walk around in less than an hour. There’s no public transport to the volcano. This place gets
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Pasar Pasty
Yogya’s bird market has songbirds, owls, raptors and pigeons (for training), but occasionally also ravens (which, sadly, are still used in black magic). Note that some people might find it distressing to find endangered animals being sold here illegally. Its close to the Prawirotam
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