7 Recommended Tourist Attractions in Indonesia
Have you planned a vacation in 2023 or even in the near future? Vacationing during a pandemic is not an easy activity. The need to implement health protocols and always maintain prime condition is something that must be prepared. The government continues to make various efforts so that the Indonesian tourism sector can grow and rise. Among them by building the first MotoGP and F1 circuits in Indonesia, establishing 10 New Bali destinations, and implementing CHSE ( Cleanliness, Health, Safety, and Environment Sustainability ) certification for tourism industry actors and managers. Of course, the hope is that in the near future, the Covid-19 pandemic will soon disappear and the world tourism sector, especially Indonesia, will return to normal as before.
So, while you are planning a vacation, this time creatortea provides 20 recommendations for beautiful and worldwide tourist attractions in Indonesia! Wow, is there a list below that is your favorite? Let's find out!
7 Recommended Tourist Attractions in Indonesia
1. Bali
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| bali. Source: Unsplash/Guillaume Marques |
The first tourist destination in Indonesia that is worldwide is none other than Bali. Bali has received hundreds of awards as the best and favorite tourist destination on the international stage. Recently, Bali was included in the Top 4 Travelers' Choice Awards 2022 Most Popular Destinations from Tripadvisor. Talking about Bali is endless. There are always new tourist attractions every year. From nature tourism to culture, Bali has it all. Some of Bali's famous tourist icons are Tanah Lot, Seminyak, Uluwatu Temple, Ubud, Bedugul Lake, and many more.
If you like nature tourism, you should try visiting Nusa Penida Island. To get to Nusa Penida Island, you need approximately 40 minutes from the mainland of Bali. You can witness a variety of stunning white sand beaches. Among them are Diamond Beach, Atuh Beach, Crystal Bay Beach, and the iconic Kelingking Beach, whose land is shaped like a Tyrex.
2. Komodo National Park
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The next tourist spot in Indonesia is the Komodo National Park. As the name implies, this island is the habitat of the ancient giant Komodo dragon which can only be found in Indonesia. Komodo Island consists of three main islands namely Komodo Island, Rinca Island, and Padar Island. Komodo National Park is located at the westernmost tip of East Nusa Tenggara province. Not only can you see prehistoric Komodo dragons, there are several other tourist destinations in the Komodo National Park area that are interesting to visit. Among others, Labuan Bajo, Pink Beach , Kampung Melo Cultural Tourism, and snorkeling on Manjarite Island. In Labuan Bajo, there is one resortwhich is designed to look like Santorini, Greece. In addition, you can take a trip using a cruise to enjoy the beauty of the Komodo Islands from above the sea.
3. Bunaken National Park
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This tourist spot in Indonesia presents the amazing beauty of marine life. Yep, Bunaken National Park is located in North Sulawesi province. Just like Bali, Bunaken National Park has long been the belle of Indonesian tourism. Inaugurated since 1991, the Bunaken National Park area has an area of 89,065 hectares. This area includes five main islands namely Bunaken Island, Manado Tua Island, Naen Island, Mantehage Island, and Siladen Island.
It is not surprising that Bunaken National Park has a rich diversity of marine life because it is located in the central area of the Coral Triangle which stretches across the waters of Indonesia, Malaysia and Timor Leste. There are approximately 390 species of coral reefs, 2,000 species of reef fish, 200 species of molluscs, and 8 species of marine mammals in the Bunaken National Park area. Wow, that's a lot huh? From Manado City to Bunaken it only takes approximately 40 minutes! Let's go to Bunaken!
4. Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park
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| Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park |
Apart from sea tourism, Indonesia has mountain tourism that is no less interesting. Is Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park (TNBTS) located in East Java province. The Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park area is a meeting place for six volcanoes namely Mount Semeru, Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, Mount Kursi, Mount Watangan, and Mount Widodaren. However, of the six volcanoes, Mount Semeru and Mount Bromo are still active. The attraction of this TNBTS area is the expanse of black sand that stretches 10 km wide, watching the sunrise, and of course the diversity of flora and fauna. There are approximately 38 species of wild animals protected by the government in the TNBTS Area including the Javanese Eagle, Javan Leopard and Javan Langur. If you like mountain climbing.
5. Mount Rinjani
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West Nusa Tenggara Province apparently does not only present the beauty of its beaches, but also natural mountain tourism can be found! Yep, if you like mountain climbing, pay a visit to Mount Rinjani which is the sixth highest mountain in Indonesia. From above, you can see the blue sea, neatly arranged rice fields, and beautiful clouds. At an altitude of 2,000 meters above sea level, you can find Segara Anak Lake which is also a favorite spot for climbers to stop by. There are also many climbers who fish in Segara Anak Lake, because there are goldfish and tilapia in it.
6. Borobudur Temple
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From natural tourism, we turn to cultural tourism. Namely Borobudur Temple which is one of the tourist attractions in Indonesia which is thick with history. Borobudur Temple is located in Magelang Regency, Central Java Province. Borobudur Temple is the largest Buddhist temple in the world which has an area of 123 m2 with an arrangement of 504 Buddha statues and 2,672 relief panels. Because of its history and background, Borobudur Temple has received the title of a world heritage site from UNESCO since 1991. Access to Borobudur Temple is relatively easy. The closest big cities to Borobudur Temple are Yogyakarta and Semarang. If you use air transportation, it's best if you land in one of these big cities followed by using ground transportation. Accommodation around Boroudur Temple is also quite varied.
7. Lake Toba
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Turning to the western part of Indonesia, namely from the Sumatra Islands. Precisely in the province of North Sumatra, Indonesia has one of the largest volcanic lakes in the world. That is Lake Toba. The formation of Lake Toba is thought to have originated from the devastating eruption of the Toba volcano which occurred around 74,000 years ago. From the eruption, a crater with an area of 1,145 km2 and a depth of 450 meters was formed which is now called Lake Toba. In the middle of Lake Toba there is an inhabited island, namely Samosir Island which is also the main attraction. Lake Toba is also one of the tourist attractions in Indonesia which has a thick history and myths. One of them is about the myth of goldfish who have been the inhabitants of the lake for hundreds of years. It is said that this Goldfish is 5 to 8 meters in size and no one is allowed to catch it.
