Tourist Attractions in the papua nugini in popular

     Papua New Guinea occupies the eastern part of the world's second largest island and is prey to volcanic activity, earthquakes and tidal waves.Linguistically, it is the world's most diverse country, with more than 700 native tongues. Some 80% of Papua New Guinea's people live in rural areas with few or no facilities.
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     Many tribes in the isolated mountainous interior have little contact with each other, let alone with the outside world, and live within a non-monetarised economy, dependent on subsistence agriculture.

     A very small proportion of the land can sustain cash crops, including coffee and cocoa. Abundant rainforests provide the raw material for a logging industry, which is dominated by Malaysian-owned companies.

  

    Conservation groups have criticised the social and environmental impact of the activity. Mineral deposits - including gold, copper and nickel - are extensive, but the difficult terrain and poor infrastructure make exploitation slow.

    There are significant reserves of oil and natural gas and the Papua New Guinea travel country has pinned its hopes on becoming a significant energy exporter. Tribal allegiances, and divisions, are ingrained. Nile

The separatist struggle in the neighbouring Indonesian province of Papua, formerly known as Irian Jaya, prompted the flight of thousands of Papuans into Papua New Guinea from the mid-1980s onwards. Many of them Papua New Guinea tourism��remain in border-area jungle camps.

    The Port Moresby government has said it will not tolerate the use of Papua New Guinean territory for Papuan separatist attacks on the Indonesian army.

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    Papua New Guinea had to deal with separatist forces of its own on the island of Bougainville in the 1990s. Up to 20,000 people were killed in the nine-year conflict which ended in 1997. A peace deal signed in 2001 provided the framework for the election in 2005 of an autonomous government for Bougainville.

    Papua New Guinea has strong ties with its southern neighbour, Australia, which administered the territory until independence in 1975. Canberra's substantial aid programme aims to relieve poverty and to Papua New Guinea travel boost development; Australia has also despatched police officers and civil servants to support their local equivalents.

    The prevalence of HIV/Aids is on the rise; some experts fear that Papua New Guinea is heading for a crisis similar to that in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Full name: The Independent State of Papua New Guinea
Population: 6.3 million (UN, 2007)
Capital: Port Moresby
Area: 462,840 sq km (178,704 sq miles)
Major language: English (official), Pidgin, native languages
Major religions: Christianity, indigenous beliefs

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Top Tourist Attractions in Bangkok in popular

     Bangkok, with a population of over 9 million inhabitants, is one of the biggest cities in the world. Its heavy traffic congestion, intense heat and naughty nightlife do not immediately give visitors a warm welcome. But first impressions can be misleading. It is one of Asia’s most cosmopolitan cities with magnificent temples and palaces, extensive canals, a vibrant nightlife and great shopping, that has something for every traveler.

1. Khao San Road 

 

     Khao San Road is, technically speaking, a small road located about a block from the Chao Phraya River. Khaosan translates as “milled rice”, a reminder that in former times the street was a major Bangkok rice market. In the last 20 years, however, Khaosan Road has developed into a world famous backpackers hangout. It offers cheap accommodation, ranging from dorm style hostels to reasonably priced 3-star hotels as well as bars, food stalls, restaurants, convenience stores, internet cafes and travel agencies.\

2. Bangkok Klongs 

 

     “Klong” is Thai for canal. Historically, people used klongs throughout Thailand for transportation and commerce, earning Bangkok the nickname, “The Venice of the East.” Today, most klongs have been filled in for use as streets. But you can still visit a tourist version of a traditional floating market on the Klong Damnoen Saduak in the Ratchaburi province or take a boat through central Bangkok on the Khlong Saen Saeb to avoid city traffic.

3. Jim Thompson's House 

 

     The infamous CIA operative Jim Thompson revived the Thai silk industry after World War II and had this house assembled from six traditional Thai-style houses. As Thompson was building his silk company, he also became a major collector of Southeast Asian art. Jim Thompson’s House sits on a klong across from Bangkrua, where his weavers were then located. Tourists must take the guided tour through the buildings, which are given in plenty of foreign languages.

4. Wat Arun 

 

     Situated on the Thonburi side of the Chao Phraya River , Wat Arun (“Temple of Dawn”) is one of the oldest and best known tourist attractions in Bangkok. The temple is an architectural representation of Mount Meru, the center of the universe in Buddhist cosmology. Despite its name, the best views of Wat Arun are in the evening with the sun setting behind it.

5. CentralWorld 

 

     Opened in 1990, the eight-story CentralWorld marketed itself as a middle class shopping center, opposed to the upper class-marketed Siam Paragon. On 19th May 2010, CentralWorld was one of the many properties set on fire by anti government protestors. The fire raged for two days and the Zen department store collapsed in the fire. After months of repair works, the shopping complex reopened on 28th September with 80% of its retail space open for business.

6. Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Wat Pho)

 

  
     Wat Pho is famous for the huge Reclining Buddha statue it houses. It is one of the largest temples in Bangkok and also one of the oldest, constructed nearly 200 years before Bangkok became Thailand’s capital. Wat Pho holds the distinction of having both Thailand’s largest reclining Buddha image and the largest number of Buddha images in Thailand. The gold-plated Reclining Buddha statue is 46 meters long and 15 meters high, and commemorates the passing of the Buddha into Nirvana.

7. Grand Palace & Wat Prakeaw

 

     The construction of the Grand Palace started in 1782 when the capital of Siam was moved from Thonburi to Bangkok. The palace served as the residence of the Kings of Thailand until the mysterious death of King Ananda Mahidol in 1946. His brother King Bhumibol Adulyadej who succeeded him moved permanently to the Chitralada Palace. Today the palace is a major Bangkok tourist attraction. Part of the palace compound is dedicated to a royal temple, Wat Phra Kaew, the most sacred temple of Thailand and home to the famous Emerald Buddha. A jade statue adorned in gold clothing.

Top Tourist Attractions in Thailand in popular

    Thailand is the most popular tourist destination in Southeast Asia, and for a reason. You can find almost anything here: crystal blue beaches, thick jungle, great food, cheap beach front bungalows and some of the best luxury hotels in the world. There is something for every interest and every budget. And despite the heavy flow of tourism, Thailand retains its quintessential identity with its own unique culture and history and a carefree people famed for their smiles.

An overview of the top tourist attractions in Thailand:

1. Ko Tarutao

Ko Tarutao is one of the 51 islands that belong to the Tarutao National Marine Park archipelago in southern Thailand. One of Tarutao’s greatest attraction is its wildlife: sea turtles, whales, monitor lizards, crab-eating macaques, mouse deer and more all call the island and its surrounding waters home. Compared to other Andaman islands the waters of Ko Tarutao are to murky to snorkel, but for most, the unspoilt beaches, waterfalls, great hiking and views more than compensate for this.

2.Ayuthaya 

 

    Ayuthaya was founded in 1350 AD by King U Thong as the second capital of Siam after Sukhothai. Throughout the centuries, the ideal location between China, India and the Malay Archipelago made Ayutthaya the trading capital of Asia. By 1700 Ayutthaya had become one of the largest cities in the world with a total of 1 million inhabitants. In 1767 the city was destroyed by the Burmese army, resulting in the collapse of the kingdom. The city was re-founded a few kilometers to the east of the ruins, which now form the Ayutthaya historical park. Most of the remains are temples and palaces, as those were the only buildings made of stone at that time.

3. Ko Chang 

 

     Located near the border with Cambodia, Ko Chang is the second largest island in Thailand and the biggest in the Ko Chang Marine Park archipelago. Ko Chang is one of Thailand’s most beautiful islands with several waterfalls, thriving coral reefs, rainforests and long white sandy beaches. The island is also home to a wide range of wildlife, including birds, snakes, deer and a number of elephants. Only very recently, in less than ten years, Ko Chang has turned itself in to a major tourist destination in Thailand, and while still far quieter than islands like Phuket or Ko Samui, it’s probably better to go now than later.

4. Grand Palace 

 

     The construction of the Grand Palace started in 1782 when the capital of Siam was moved from Thonburi to Bangkok. The palace served as the residence of the Kings of Thailand until the mysterious death of King Ananda Mahidol in 1946. His brother King Bhumibol Adulyadej who succeeded him moved permanently to the Chitralada Palace. The Grand Palace covers a wide range of architectural styles, ranging from a pure Ayutthayan style of the temples to a blend of Thai and Western for later structures. It also includes the Wat Phra Kaew, home to the Emerald Buddha, one of the oldest and most famous statues of the Buddha in the world.

5. Similan Islands 

 

     The Similan Islands in the western Andaman Sea are considered the best dive destination in Thailand. The archipelago consist of 9 islands covered in tropical jungle with white sandy beaches. The views under the water surface are even more impressive. There are 2 different kind of dive spots around the Similan Islands. East facing dive sites consists of gently sloping coral reefs while west facing dive sites feature massive granite boulders, covered with hard and soft corals.

6. Chiang Mai Night Bazaar 

 

Chiang Mai is one of the top Thailand attractions. The famous Night Bazaar sprawls along several city blocks along footpaths, inside buildings and temple grounds. It has handicrafts, arts, clothing and and imported products of all descriptions, and a number of large, well-appointed modern shopping centers. At first, the market was owned by Chinese merchants, but since it grew in size as more commercial buildings were built, it was no longer owned by a single group of people. Instead, there are many owners, and most of them are Thai.

7. Railay 

 

     Railay beach (or Rai Leh) is a small peninsula that is only accessible by boat due to the high limestone cliffs cutting off mainland access. These cliffs attract rock climbers from all over the world, but the area is also a popular attraction in Thailand due to its beautiful beaches and quiet relaxing atmosphere. Accommodation ranges from inexpensive bungalows popular with backpackers and climbers, to the renowned jet-set resort of Rayavadee.

8. Phang Nga Bay 

 

    Located just over 95 km (60 miles) from the island of Phuket, Phang Nga Bay is one of the top attractions in Thailand and one of most scenic areas in the country. It consists of beautiful caves, aquatic grottoes and limestone islands. The most famous island in the bay is a sea stack called Ko Ping Kan (more commonly known as James Bond Island) which was featured in the James Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun”. A popular way of visiting Phang Nga Bay is by sea kayak as they are the only way to get inside the grottoes and sea caves.

9. Koh Tao

 

     Koh Tao, literally Turtle Island, is a small island located near the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Around 7000 new divers get certified on Koh Tao each year making it one of the most popular destinations in the world to learn to dive. Diving around the island reefs is easy and fun and you can see an impressive variety of marine species such as coral, turtles, lots of small fish, barracudas and there is a very small chance of seeing a whale shark. The average visibility is around 15-20 meters.

10. Ko Phi Phi 

 

     Ko Phi Phi is a small archipelago in the Krabi Province in Southern Thailand. Ko Phi Phi Don is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants while the smaller Ko Phi Phi Leh is very popular as a beach or dive excursion. Tourism on Ko Phi Phi has exploded only very recently, especially after Ko Phi Phi Leh was used as a location for the 2000 movie The Beach. As a result of the masses of tourists Ko Phi Phi is becoming less and less attractive but for now it is still a very beautiful place to visit.

Top Tourist Attractions in Malaysia in popular

     Malaysia offers two very distinct experiences: the peninsula and Borneo (an island shared with Indonesia and Brunei). The peninsula is a mix of Malay, Chinese and Indian flavors with an efficient and modern capital, Kuala Lumpur. Malaysian Borneo features some of the most interesting places in Malaysia with a wild jungle, orangutans, granite peaks and remote tribes. Combined with some beautiful islands, luxury resorts and colonials towns, Malaysia, for most visitors, presents a happy mix.
Almost 2 million foreign tourists traveled to Malaysia in 2010. Most of them were citizens from neighboring countries such as Singapore and Indonesia but a growing number of other foreign tourists are discovering this country as well.

The top 10 Malaysia tourist attractions:

1. Cameron Highlands 

 

     The Cameron Highlands is one of Malaysia’s most extensive hill stations, first developed by the British in the 1920s. It has a population of more than 34,000 people consisting of Malays, Chinese, Indians and other ethnic groups. The Cameron Highlands is renowned for its trails. They lead visitors through the forest to waterfalls and other tranquil spots. Apart from its jungle walks, the sanctuary is also known for its tea plantations and visitors can book several “tea factory” tours.

2. Georgetown Inner City 

 

     Named after Britain’s King George III, Georgetown is located on the north-east corner of Penang Island. Most of George Town’s population is of Chinese origin. Due to strict controls, George Town retains many of its colonial-era shophouses to this day. It is officially recognized as having a unique architectural and cultural townscape without parallel anywhere in Southeast Asia. The town truly springs to life in the evenings, when most of the locals head to the nearby street hawkers to have their meals and drinks.

3. Taman Negara 

 

     Taman Negara, which literally means “national park” in Malay, is one of the oldest tropical rain forest in the world. It features massive trees, waterfalls, jungle treks of various duration and the world’s longest canopy walkways. Several trails enable the visitor to explore the forest without a guide. Taman Negara is a haven for endangered species such as the Asian elephant, tigers, leopards and rhinos, but numbers are low and sightings are very rare. It’s unlikely that you will see anything more than birds, small deer, lizards, snakes and perhaps a tapir.

4. Pulau Tioman 

 

   
     Tioman is a small island located off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. In the 1970s, Time Magazine selected Tioman as one of the world’s most beautiful islands. Tourists have surged to the island ever since, seeking a taste of paradises. The island is surrounded by numerous white coral reefs, making it a haven for scuba divers while the interior is densely forested. Visitors outnumber villagers outside the monsoon (November to February), but Tioman can be virtually deserted at other times.

5. Mount Kinabalu 

 

     With a summit height at 4,095 meters (13,435 ft), Mount Kinabalu is the highest mountain in Borneo. The mountain is known worldwide for its tremendous botanical and biological species biodiversity. Over 600 species of ferns, 326 species of birds, and 100 mammalian species have been identified at Mount Kinabalu and its surrounding. The main peak of the mountain can be climbed easily by a person with a good physical condition, and requires no mountaineering equipment although climbers must be accompanied by guides at all times.

6. Petronas Twin Towers 

 

     The Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur were the world’s tallest buildings before being surpassed in 2004 by Taipei 101. However, the towers are still the tallest twin buildings in the world. The 88-floor towers are constructed largely of reinforced concrete, with a steel and glass facade designed to resemble motifs found in Islamic art, a reflection of Malaysia’s Muslim religion. The Petronas Twin Towers feature a sky bridge between the two towers on the 41st and 42nd floors.

7. Langkawi

 

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Malaysia’s best-known holiday destination, Langkawi is an archipelago of 99 islands in the Andaman Sea. The islands are a part of the state of Kedah, which is adjacent to the Thai border. By far the largest of the islands is the eponymous Pulau Langkawi with a population of about 65,000, the only other inhabited island being nearby Pulau Tuba. Fringed with long, white beaches and with an interior of jungle covered hills and craggy mountain peaks, it’s easy to see why this is Malaysia’s most heavily promoted tourist destination. The most popular beaches can be found on the west coast with a wide choice of restaurants and eateries and some of the best resorts in Langkawi.

8. Perhentian Islands 

 

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Located off the coast of northeastern Malaysia not far from the Thai border. The Perhentian Islands are the must-go place in Malaysia for budget travelers. They have some of the world’s most beautiful beaches and great diving with plenty of cheap accommodation. The two main islands are Perhentian Besar (“Big Perhentian”) and Perhentian Kecil (“Small Perhentian”). Both the islands have palm-fringed white sandy beaches and turquoise blue sea.

9. Sepilok Rehabilition Centre 

 

     Sepilok Orang Utan Rehabilitation opened in 1964 for rescued orphaned baby orangutans from logging sites, plantations and illegal hunting. The orphaned orangutans are trained to survive again in the wild and are released as soon as they are ready. The Orang Utan sanctuary is located within the Kabili-Sepilok Forest Reserve, much of which is virgin rainforest. About 60 to 80 orangutans are living free in the reserve. It is one of Sabah’s top tourist attractions and a great stopover on any Malaysia itinerary.

10. Mulu Caves

     The Mulu Caves are located in the Gunung Mulu National Park in Malaysian Borneo. The park encompasses incredible caves and karst formations in a mountainous equatorial rainforest setting. The Sarawak chamber found in one of the underground caves is the largest cave chamber in the world. It has been said that the chamber is so big that it could accommodate about 40 Boeing 747s, without overlapping their wings. The enormous colony of Wrinkle-lipped bats in the nearby Deer Cave exit almost every evening in search of food in a spectacular exodus.

Popular Tourist Attractions In Missouri You Must Visit

     In Missouri you will find many wonderful destination and attractions where you can relax, learn, explore and have a great time. Missouri is truly the central heart of America and has beautiful hills, lively cities and a huge outdoor wonderland to explore. With a state so diverse, ranging from the major metropolitan areas of Kansas City and St. Louis to the Ozark Mountains, the clear lakes and streams, the wine country and so much more, it can be fun experience to spend vacation in Missouri.

     Here are the most popular tourist attraction in Missouri

 

1. Gateway Arch, St Louis

     This arch is one of the country's most recognizable icons. Built as a reminder to the times when the Western frontier was still being forged, the arch towers at 192 meters, imitating the shape of the canvas arches typically found on covered wagons. This is a massive, man-made monument inspired by the western expansion of the USA by pioneers.

     This was a daring and expensive project in the Sixties; completed at the end of October in 1965. It looks as new today as it did then. St Louis lies right on the border with Illinois and is a beautiful city. The waterfront of the mighty river dominates and you simply cannot come here without viewing the arch, particularly at night when lit up. Trams take you right up inside and over the top of the arch, giving incredible views for over thirty miles and are accessible to all.

2. Branson

     In the far southeast of the state, Branson has become renowned as a live theatre and music destination. Branson city is a beautiful place to visit in the spring, summer, fall and winter. There are many things to do in Branson, including great live shows. Stars line the 76 Strip like the night sky. There are waxworks, museums, theme parks and so much more. But its not a built up purely urban however. Parks, caverns, lakes, caves and rivers make it a great outdoor destination too. You can enjoy golf and fishing, spas and boating in Branson.

     Branson is also home to the world's largest museum attractions, The Titanic Museum. This attraction opened in April 2006 and is a half scale replica of the original Titanic ship as far as the second smoke stack. Visitors enter through an iceberg and exhibits offer an up close, hands on look at almost every facet of the ship. Visitors can shovel coal for the massive furnaces, touch an iceberg, visit first and second class cabins, walk on the promenade deck, and meet the Captain.

3. Downtown Kansas City

     Kansas City is the biggest city in Missouri. Its downtown has been recognised as amongst the very best in the USA by prestigious travel magazines. It's not hard to see why. Beautiful landscaping, parks and fountains make a great setting for culture, the arts, great restaurants and shopping. Kansas City has reinvented itself, renovated and clean itself up considerably over the last decade.

    You can now enjoy the Power & Light District: centreing around the Art Deco building, headquarters to the Power & Light Company, it's a bespoke entertainment area. You will now find arenas, ballrooms, a centre for the performing arts, high end shopping arcades and boutique hotels. There are some great examples of modern architecture and it is gratifying to see this new city emerge.

4. Jefferson City

     If you history lover you must visit this city. Jefferson City is the state capital of missouri, named after the third U.S. President. Flanking the Missouri River banks, everything is within reach of the river. The State Capitol Building sits proudly on the shores. The fertile floodplains also make for superb wine cultivation. But most of all, this is a place for the history buffs. Lewis and Clark came through this plateau; the Osage's had inhabited it for centuries before; it was a Union stronghold in the Civil War and James Earl Roy was a prisoner in the penitentiary here. There are so many historic walking itineraries here, you can easily lose yourself in history for a few days.

5. Lake of the Ozarks

     The Lake of the Ozarks is an inland beach resort of the finest kind, with everything laid on. The water options are almost endless. You can take a power boat, wake board, windsurf and sail. Or just swim in the clean waters from sandy beaches. There is a huge variety of accommodation - 7,700 beds - and an almost bewildering number of antique shops and malls to browse.

6. Forest Park, St Louis

     This park opened to the public in 1876 and is one of the country's foremost urban parks. With more than 1200 acres, Forest Park is bound by Lindell, Skinker, and Kingshighway Boulevards and Oakland Avenue. Forest Park is home to mulitple attractions including the St. Louis Zoo, the St. Louis Art Museum, the Missouri History Museum, the St. Louis Science Center, and the Steinberg Memorial Skating Rink which offers both roller and ice skating.

7. Fulton, Missouri

     This central Missouri town is home to Westminister College and is the site of the Winston Churchill Memorial and LIbrary. This is where Winston Churchill, British Prime Minister and hero of World War II, made his "Iron Curtain" speech on March 5, 1946. That historic speech predicted the Cold War.

8. Dogwood Canyon Nature Park

     Just south of Branson on the Arkansas stateline, is 10,000 acres of what is widely agreed to be the best of the Ozarks countryside, with canyons, rivers, woodlands and mountains. In this lush landscape, you can explore on horseback, by ATV, on foot, by bicycle, on a boat, or with a line in your hand. Take a log cabin or camp to extend your stay. Stroll or segway past waterfalls and through forests.

9. Precious Moments

     In Carthage, Missouri, in the southwest corner of the state, the Precious Moments Inspirational Park is another must-visit location. The complex includes a wedding island where actual weddings are perfomed, a visitors center with extensive gift shop and fine dining, and the Chapel. The Chapel features thirty stained glass windows and many murals, all depicting the Precious Moments figures.

10. Missouri Rhineland

     Missouri Rhineland, a fertile area settled by German immigrants in the 1800's along the Missouri River. Located almost midway between St. Louis and Kansas City, the Missouri Rhineland is a rich area of the state. Vineyards cover many of the rugged hills that rise from the Missouri River Valley. The centerpiece of this crowning jewel of Missouri's diverse culture is the small city of Hermann, Missouri. Hermann is a German town and it is filled with architecture that makes visitors feel as if they are in the Old World The picturesque town is home to many bed and breakfast inns, each unique and comfortable.

Tourist Attractions In Coromandel Peninsula New Zealand

     Hot Water Beach, this beach has hot water. Destinations that located in the east coast of Coromandel Peninsula, New Zealand have a hot water coming from under the sand and sea water remains cold. This unique phenomenon, invite the arrival of many tourists. Some travelers confess curious and want to feel the warmth of the spring directly under the sand.

     Here tourists can dig their own hot water pool at the seaside. Can individuals and groups to make their hot tubs. Every day, many tourists who visit this beach. Unlike other beaches, travelers rarely seen swimming in the beach. They are come just carry a variety of equipment, such as spades and buckets of sand to dig sand on the seashore.

     The best time to visit Hot water beach, coromandel Peninsula is when the sea water was receding. At that time you can dig the sand on the beach until form pools. Not just warm, the water temperature of the excavation can reach 64 degrees Celsius.

     The tourists usually dredge the sand to 1/4 meter depth. At least, until the hot water out from under the sand and fill their artificial pond. Feeling like having a private hot tubs in nature. While enjoying the warmth of the artificial pond, added the perfect atmosphere with waves shouted to each other.

     A visit to New Zealand is not complete without soaking in a hot pool you have created with your own hands at the world renowned Hot Water Beach.

     Water hot springs are reputed for their rejuvenating and therapeutic virtues. The science mainly popular in Europe and Japan is referred to as balneotherapy, which is the practical study and application of the health benefits of water. Hot springs usually contain a large amount of minerals including calcium, magnesium, lithium, potassium, fluorine, bromine and silica. Each mineral has therapeutic benefits like magnesium for instance which converts blood sugar to energy and promotes healthy skin.

     Many native cultures around the world including the Maori have made use of the natural waters for healing, purification ceremonies, sacred gatherings, as well as tribal meetings.

     Hot Water Beach is known for its dangerous rip currents, holes and large waves. Signs at the beach advise swimmers not to swim within 50m either side of the off-shore rocks (opposite the springs), and to only swim between the flags if the Hot Water Beach Lifeguard Service are on patrol.

     Any time of the year is great to visit Hot Water Beach. In the summer there are more people about, especially at Christmas, and the spectacular pohutukawa blossom is out in full bloom. When the tide is high and the pools are inaccessible try kayaking, visit Cathedral Cove, guided bush walks, horse trekking or any of the other activities available in the area.

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Attractions in Sumatra Tourism in West Sumatra

West Sumatra province has a lot of places - a very beautiful place and Tourism can say international standard, attractions in the province are spread almost in every city district, from Nature, History and Culture will make visitors feel impressed when doing holiday in the province where the birth of the first Vice President of the Republic of Indonesia, Hatta Flower.Here are some attractions that are often visited by Domestic & Overseas Travelers

Lake Batur"Attraction west Sumatran Lake Batur"Attractions: Lake Singkarang West Sumatra

 

      Lake Batur is the widest lake in Sumatra is West, and the second largest on the island of Sumatra, after Lake Toba. This lake has approximately 107.8 km wide. We can relax a little on the outskirts of the lake with stunning scenery, hill Background rows along the edge of the lake adds to the beauty of the lake. The air was fresh and cool breeze that feels greet so we stopped at the edge of Lake Batur.Lake Batur location is also quite convenient if you want to drive around to several attractions in West Sumatra. The lake is located in the middle between the City of Solok and Padang Panjang. With such a position if you want to go to Lake Batur, from the city of Padang, you have two options namely through the Solok City or Town Padang Panjang.Batur Lake is famous for its fish Bilih which is the only living species of fish in this lake alone. This fish is very unique because it can not survive anywhere, even in an aquarium except in Lake BaturManinjau"Attraction lake west Sumatran Maninjau"Attractions: West Sumatra ManinjauLake Lodge in West Sumatra is one of the most amazing lakes in Indonesia. Located 35 kilometers from the town of Bukittinggi, volcanic lake is situated approximately 461 meters above sea level. With a size of approximately 100 square meters with a maximum depth of 500 meter.Danau Maninjau has a five star resort located on a hilltop. With the pleasant scenery and soothing, stay in the area Maninjau will be a memorable experience.Maninjau village located beside the lake. Buya Hamka, one of the famous Indonesian poet, was born in this village.The Upper Lake Bottom"Attractions in West Sumatra""Attraction in the desert"Attractions: Lower Upper Lake West SumatraAttractions: Lower Upper Lake is located near the town of Alahan Panjang, Solok, West Sumatra, Lake Above and Below Lake looks unique because it is located adjacent location. The difference lies only in the height of the two lakes. Above the lake is at an altitude of 1,531 meters above sea level, while and the lake is at an altitude Under 1,663 masl.The lake is usually the first time the visitor is in the Lower Lake. Above the lake has water that could be considered not so in to the size of the lake, which is 44 meter.Di this lake, you can travel up the water with boats for rent.Unlike Lake At The Top, Under The Lake visitors can not tour the water. This is because the depth of water about 800 m, but the scenery around the lake is very beautiful, nice to be immortalized by the camera.To visit this lake you can make the trip from Padang to the Sea-Lubuk Sitinjau Basil-Solok.Morning Dew beach"Attraction Sumatran west coast morning dew"Morning Dew Coast Attractions West SumatraMorning Dew beach in the village of Padang Arena, about 24 km from Bukittinggi. On the beach we can enjoy the beautiful scenery and sparkling clean sand grains had been illuminated sun. The Travelers usually stop prior to this beach before going to the lake to enjoy the scenery Coast Maninjau Morning Dew. For those of you who want to enjoy the view of Lake Maninjau, do not forget to stop by so that your vacation more memorable.Canyon Sianok"Holiday to west Sumatran""Attraction in west Sumatra"Attractions Sianok Canyon West SumatraSianok canyon panorama in the border city of Bukittinggi and Agam District, was selected as Best Attraction in West Sumatra Province and won the award Padang Tourism Award (PTA) in 2007, being able to quickly recover heavy pascakerusakan 6.4 magnitude quake in March 2007.Sianok canyon beat Padang Beach attractions, tourist mine in Sawahlunto, Carocok Beach on the South Coast, Morning Dew in Agam, Twin Lake in Solok, Valley Harau in 50 cities and Anai Resort in Padang Pariaman.Ngarai Sianok is a steep valley stretching and twisting of the south canyon Koto Tower to the canyon Sianok Six Parts, and ended up Palupuh area, Agam and has the charm of a beautiful landscape.This canyon has a depth of about 100 meters stretching along 15 kilometers with a width of about 200 meters. Fragments forming the canyon walls were steep, even perpendicular and form a green valley.Remains of Japanese caves"Attractions in Bukittinggi"Cave Attractions Japan Bukittinggi West SumatraBukittinggi, One of the attractions of the lively tourist visit is a hole or cave Japang Japanese who remained in the downtown area of ​​Bukittinggi.Japanese caves are evidence of the history of Japanese occupation that remains until now. Pit hard rock-walled mountain tens of meters in length. With a semicircular cavity on average about two meters tall it except a few cavities that forced the visitors bent to pass through. This cave is actually a half-mile long, now only about 750 meters. Japanese cave was divided into several rooms. Starting from the hallway to their meeting, dining room to the Indonesian prisoners. There are 12 barracks, 12 beds, 6 pieces of ammunition room, two dining rooms and a courtroom romusha. Is unique, because this cave hallway had some channels on the ground, used as a hallway hallway ambush and reconnaissance for the Indonesian people who happened across the region during the war.Pagaruyung palace"Attraction west Sumatran Pagaruyung palace"Attractions: Palace of West Sumatra PagaruyungIstano Pagaruyung located at Tanjung Emas Nagari Pagaruyung District with a distance of about 5 kilometers from the city Batusanggkar. While the capital of West Sumatra province is about 105 kilometers. Istano Pagaruyung a mainstay attraction Tanah Datar. In addition, Istano Pagaruyung also one "icon" Barat.Bangunan Sumatra tourism Pagaruyung palace is shaped traditional Minang houses, sometimes referred to as "the sieve" with a very large size and buffalo horn-shaped roof is curved tapered upwards.The building consists of 11 gonjong, 72 milestones, and 3 floors. The exterior and interior is equipped with a variety of carvings of each shape and color engravings have Minangkabau philosophy of history and culture. While in the living room on display a variety of historical objects such as ceramics Pagaruyung royal relics and handicraft objects from Minang. Interestingly, all the milestones that support the building's sloped which would be contrary to the existing architectural theory but does not reduce the robustness of the building itself. Moreover, in the yard, the building is also equipped with a palace mosque building, "rangkiang" (which serves as a place to store the crops), as well as "tabuah" (to call a citizens).Anai Valley"Attractions in West Sumatra""Attraction Anai Valley waterfall west Sumatran"Anai Valley Attractions: West Sumatra










One of the icons of tourism in the province of West Sumatra. Located on the edge of the road that connects the city of Padang and Bukittinggi, precisely in the District Nagarai Ten Koto, Tanah Datar regency, about 38 km from the Batusanggkar. It is a conservation area Anai Valley natural reserve in the set since the Dutch colonial.
Before getting to the location Anai Valley, from the city of Padang and Bukittinggi town, you will pass through the winding roads with beautiful scenery. On the side of the road overgrown with trees that looked verdant valleys and hills, often you will see the monkeys roam.Anai Valley Nature Reserve is a protected forest area located in West Sumatra, the region has a dense tropical forest with diverse species of flora and fauna. The natural beauty and rare flora and fauna that is the appeal of Anai Valley, the natural beauty of which there are three waterfalls and a lake where the water is bluish. One of the waterfalls are located on the side of the road, while the two were still covered by a dense grove of trees, but can still be reached around 15 minutes drive from Anai Valley waterfall, besides if you want to go to the lake about 15 minutes from the edge of the highway .

10 Destinations in Indonesia popular

     Indonesia is famous as a beautiful and friendly country. Here's the countdown 10 best tourist attractions in Indonesia:

1. Raja Ampat

 

Here it is the most popular tourist attractions throughout the year 2011. All people talk about Raja Ampat, Papua. Touted for its natural beauty God's handiwork. Wayag, the cluster of volcanic rock sticking out of the ocean, believed to be more beautiful than Vietnam's Halong Bay. If what is in the sea is enchanting you, wait until you dive into the clear blue ocean in Raja Ampat. Coral reefs with a variety of beautiful marine life, will make you fall in love.

2. Komodo National Park

 

The last place to see the dragon, that his comments about the Komodo Dragon Caucasians. The world's largest lizard, this is also a magnet for tourists all over the world to come there. But the Park is not just selling a giant lizard. Under water, the beauty of this place also recognized the traveler. Diving spots around the Komodo National Park, has recognized its charm. Komodo Island memilihi many interesting diving points. Beginning of Sebayour Small, Small and Middle Island Red Beach there are many underwater attractions such diverse mackerel, cod and grouper. On Red Beach, not far from the beach, there are also many dive sites on the west coast of Flores as, Tatawa Island, Small Tatawa Island, Rinca and Nusa Island Node.

3. Yogyakarta

 

If another tourist attractions offer natural selling,  Yogyakarta selling culture. The city is really interesting because the combination of the traveler Ngayogyakarta, Jalan Malioboro and famous place in the evening enjoyable. Everything you feel with our five senses in the city where the ruling Sultan Hamengkubuwono X is, is worth it for a vacation experience. Yogya is a typical atmosphere, you can not find in other places. Yogyakarta offers a special holiday experience for 24 hours. Of blangkon to batik, from bakpia until warm. It's never enough to talk Yogyakarta. Bonus for you are the temple of Borobudur and Prambanan, which is also visited by tourists who vacation in Yogyakarta. After the holidays there, you must admit these words: Jogja is very Special.

4. Belitung Islands

 

Belitung Islands have a number of incredible beaches. Please come to Cape Coast Beach High. Iconic beach with beautiful granite boulders arranged. The tourists are competing to rise to the top of the stone as he imagined to be 'The Curly'. Pacific Islands still have Kelayang Cape Coast and Island snorkeling Galangal to their fans.

5. Bali

 

Tourist attractions for most popular foreign tourist from Indonesia is still held by Bali. Beaches was never empty of tourists from Kuta, Sanur, Nusa Dua, to Lovina in the north. Want to Ubud village atmosphere there, like mountains or Bedugul Tabanan there. Clubbing the most happening place in Seminyak. Want to adrenaline, try surfing, parasailing, or rafting. All in Bali. Bali is also culturally very unique and powerful. Kecak Dance, Bali Barong, Chicken Betutu, all love. The tourists suddenly go into the Bali when vacationing here. Who would have ever put on Udeng, Balinese headbands, or simply tuck frangipani flowers on the ear.

6. Lake Toba

 

Lake Toba offers many interesting attractions, such as nature tourism, spiritual, historical, architectural and culinary. The atmosphere is cool and refreshing successfully invite the tourists to come to this place. No words can describe the beauty of the charm of the second largest lake in the world. Lake Toba is not messing around tourist areas, it is the former world's largest super. History records of Lake Toba in North Sumatra was once a huge volcano, aka super. Toba is predicted even as geo park sites in Indonesia. Samosir Island alone there are about 35 geosite, one of which is 300 year old stone at the foot of Mount Pusuk Buhi.

7. Tanjung Puting

 

Many activities can be be done in Tanjung Puting National Park, do not be surprised if many who speak of it as a complete tourist area. Here, you can see directly the activity of an orangutan. If it comes to Tanjung Puting National Park, feeling one with nature will infiltrates into the soul of every visitor, plus a look at an orangutan rehabilitation center. Not only that, Tanjung nipple also offer a sport that trigger adrenaline, such as jungle tracking and river cruising on the River Sekonyer. TNTP is also a paradise for bird lovers you. You can make observations through Lake Tubes and River Birds.

8. Derawan Islands

 

Derawan in East Kalimantan Islands. This is the second diving paradise in Indonesia. The archipelago is famous for its underwater natural beauty. So, do not forget to dive, because you will be presented with a variety of coral reefs and beautiful fish. Derawan archipelago consists of several small islands such as Pulau Derawan, Maratua Island, Island Sanglaki, and Kakaban. Place that should not be missed when visiting this place is Lake Kakaban which is the lagoon. The lake was formed from sea water trapped in the island for hundreds of years and mixes with rain water. If you come to this lake, you can see the jellyfish that swim upside down, above the tentacles. Lake as there are only two in the world, there are colleagues in Uganda, namely Lake Victoria.

9. Karimun Java

 

Karimunjawa a favorite place young backpacker who started his hobby. If you want an adventure across the sea, living on the island, enjoying the outdoors for the first time, Karimunjawa sure to be their goal. Professional divers also have recognized the beauty of the underwater world Karimunjawa. Here, you'll be awed by the presence of several rare animals, such as the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and green turtle (Chelonia mydas) are free swimming. Karimunjawa has some great diving spots, such as the Small Menjangan Island, Pulau Menjangan Besar, Pulau Genting and Twin Island.

10. Toraja

 

Toraja in South Sulawesi. Toraja is famous for its variety of cultural tradition is always interesting to visit. One of the most coveted tradition of the tourists is the Toraja funeral. They are willing to come be distant, far away to visit Toraja funeral. Toraja funeral traditions in a very distinctive and can only be held by a noble family. Funeral lasted for days, and as the top event will be held slaughter of the buffalo. Of interest to tourists is an ordinance of the funeral. Magic! The procession was led paranormal magic with Toraja will not contain scenes of two of the world. The body of the "walk" up the hill then buried in the tomb of carved stone.

Hopefully this information about best tourist attractions in Indonesia can help you for planning your vacation. Happy vacation in Indonesia.