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Rumah Bolon
This impressive, well-tended palace complex on the edge of the village of Pematang Purba was the home of the Simalungan Batak chiefs until 1947 when the last one died. Public transport to the site is scarce, but it’s an easy stop-off on a journey between Berastagi and Danau Toba by
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Taman Sari
Just southwest of the kraton is this complex, which once served as a splendid pleasure park of palaces, pools and waterways for the sultan and his entourage. Its said that the sultan had the Portuguese architect of this elaborate retreat executed, to keep his hidden pleasure rooms
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Batu Bolong Beach
The beach at Batu Bolong is the most popular in the Canggu area. Theres almost always a good mix of locals, expats and visitors hanging out in the cafes, surfing the breaks or watching it all from the sand. Its a classic beach scene, with rental umbrellas and loungers available. Yo
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Pura Penataran Agung
Pura Penataran Agung, the most important temple in the Pura Basakih temple complex, is built on six levels, terraced up the slope, with the entrance approached from below, up a flight of steps. This entrance is an imposing candi bentar (split gateway), and beyond it, the even more
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Lebih Beach
Lebih Beach has glittering mica-infused sand. Just off the main road, the large Sungai Pakerisan (Pakerisan River), which starts near Tampaksiring, reaches the sea near here. Fishing boats line the shore, which is fitting as theres a strip of warungs with specialities that include
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Tugu MacArthur
For breathtaking views of Danau Sentani, head up to the MacArthur monument on Gunung Ifar. This was where General Douglas MacArthur set up his headquarters after his US forces took Jayapura (then called Hollandia) in April 1944. Today the site is occupied by a small monument and a
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Karang Nini
The main Pangandaran–Banjar road runs east initially, passing a series of bays and beaches exposed to the full force of the Indian Ocean. About 8km along the road, is Karang Nini , where there’s a group of warung on a headland, picnic areas beneath pandan trees and some bare, unatt
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Puputan Square
This bit of urban open space commemorates the heroic but suicidal stand of the rajahs of Badung against the invading Dutch in 1906. A monument depicts a Balinese family in heroic pose, brandishing the weapons that were so ineffective against the Dutch guns. The woman also has jewel
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Museum Purbakala
This archaeological museum has a reasonable collection of artefacts from all over Bali, and most displays are in English. The exhibits in several small buildings include some of Balis first pottery from near Gilimanuk, and sarcophagi dating from as early as 300 BC – some originatin
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Danau Kerinci
Danau Kerinci, 20km south of Sungai Penuh, is a sizeable lake nestled between Gunung Raya (2535m) and rice paddies. Stone carvings around the lake suggest that the area supported a sizeable population in megalithic times. Batu Gong (Gong Stone), in the village of Muak, 25km from Su
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Botanic Garden Ubud
Discover the stories behind the many plants that make Bali green at Botanic Garden Ubud, on the road to Penelokan. Spread over more than 6 hectares, the many gardens are devoted to various themes such as orchids (in greenhouses), Bali-grown plants like cinnamon and vanilla, floweri
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Pantai Masceti
What a strange place, our friend said. And indeed Masceti beach is a study in contrasts. Some 15km east of Sanur, it has a few drinks vendors and one of Balis nine sacred directional temples, Pura Masceti . Right on the beach, the temple is built in the shape of a garuda (a large m
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Lemo
The best-known burial area in Tana Toraja is Lemo, 10km south of Rantepao. The sheer rock face has a whole series of balconies for tau tau . The biggest balcony has a dozen figures with white eyes and black pupils, and outstretched arms like spectators at a sports event. It’s a goo
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Masjid al Akbar
Perhaps the most impressive modern mosque in Indonesia, youll probably get a glimpse of Masjid al Akbars magnificent array of bulbous turquoise-tiled domes as you exit the city. Staff are happy to show visitors around and will accompany you up the elevator to the top of the free-st
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Cetiya Bodhi Sasana
This small Chinese temple down by the docks can actually be seen from the water as you leave on boats to Senggarang. Theres a small open-air stage in front of it, where Chinese opera performances are sometimes held. Frenetic dragon boat races start here every year during Dragon Boa
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Tirta Empul
A well-signposted fork in the road north of Tampaksiring leads to the popular holy springs at Tirta Empul, discovered in AD 962 and believed to have magical powers. The springs bubble up into a large, crystal-clear pool within the temple and gush out through waterspouts into a bath
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Museum Huta Bolon Simanindo
At Samosir’s northern tip, in the village of Simanindo, 15km north of Tuk Tuk, there’s a beautifully restored traditional house that now functions as a museum. It was formerly the home of Rajah Simalungun, a Batak king, and his 14 wives. The roof was originally decorated with 10 bu
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Gunongan
All that remains today of Acehs powerful sultanates are on view at Gunongan. Built by Sultan Iskandar Muda (r 1607-36) as a gift for his Malay princess wife, it was intended as a private playground and bathing place. The building consists of a series of frosty peaks with narrow sta
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Danau Tempe
This large, shallow lake is fringed by wetlands, with floating houses and magnificent birdlife. Hotels can help you charter a boat (160,000Rp for two hours), allowing you to speed along Sungai Walanae, visit Salotangah village in the middle of the lake, cross to Batu Batu village o
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Makam Jayaprana
A 20-minute walk up some stone stairs from the southern side of the road, a little west of Labuhan Lalang, will bring you to Jayapranas grave. There are fine views to the north at the top. Jayaprana, the foster son of a 17th-century king, planned to marry Leyonsari, a beautiful gir
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