Penyaeran Beach,Sulawesi,Indonesia

The beach is located in the Village Sijuk Penyaeran Sijuk District, located approximately 34 km from City Tanjungpandan. The beach is characterized by white sand and a gentle coastline with a width of approximately 15 m when the water receded make Penyaeran Beach is perfect for sunbathing activities, searching for seashells or just a walk dibibir sunset beach while waiting for arrived.

Penyaeran Beach you can enjoy panoramic views of the rocks and also the activities of fishermen who moor their boats in the estuary of the river near the coast. Do not forget to bring lunch when you visit because there is no special fasulitas Penyaeran for tourists in this beach.

Bali Barat National Park,Bali,Indonesia

West Bali National Park consists of several types of vegetation is the mangrove forest, beach forest, monsoon forest, lowland rain forest, savanna, coral reefs, seagrass beds, sandy beaches, and shallow and deep ocean waters. 

This national park has 175 species of plants and 14 species of them rare species such as bayur (Pterospermum javanicum), ketangi (Lagerstroemia speciosa), burahol (Stelechocarpus burahol), sandalwood (Santalum album), and sonokeling (Dalbergia latifolia). 

In addition to having bird species are endemic and endangered Bali starling (Leucopsar rothschildi), there are other bird species such as white starling (Sturnus melanopterus), terucuk (Pycnonotus goiavier), white and black-headed ibis (Threskiornis melanocephalus). 

In this national park can be found several animals such as deer (Muntiacus muntjak nainggolani), mongoose (Pardofelis marmorata), pangolin (Manis javanica), porcupine (Hystrix brachyura brachyura), and (Tragulus javanicus javanicus). 

In this national park can be found several animals such as bison (Bos javanicus javanicus), barking deer (Muntiacus muntjak nainggolani), mongoose (Pardofelis marmorata), pangolin (Manis javanica), porcupine (Hystrix brachyura brachyura), and (Tragulus javanicus javanicus). 

While the marine life around the island and the Cape of the Dark consists of 45 coral species such as Halimeda macroloba, Chromis spp., Balistes spp., Zebrasoma spp., And Ypsiscarus ovifrons; 32 species of fish such as fish flag (Platax pinnate), fish conscious (Siganus lineatus), and barracuda (Sphyraena jello); nine marine mollusk species such as southern clams (Tridacna derasa), triton trumpet (Charonia tritonis), and giant clams (Tridacna gigas). 

Bali Starling bird (Leucopsar rothschildi) 

Bali starling is the belle of this national park wildlife, including birds and dandies who always enjoyed a clean habitat, as well as cruise flight is never far away. These birds require extra care and strict supervision, because the population is low and easy to catch. 

Manusela National Park,Maluku,Indonesia

Manusela National Park is very representative of the type of coastal ecosystem, swamp forest, lowland rain forest and mountain rain forests in Maluku. Vegetation types found in this national park is the mangrove, beach forest, swamp, creek, pamah tropical rain forest, montane forests, and sub-alpine forest. 

Some plant species in national parks, among others tancang (Bruguiera sexangula), mangrove (Rhizophora acuminata), fire-fire (Avicennia sp.), Lime (Dryobalanops sp.), Pulai (Alstonia scholaris), almond (Terminalia catappa), pandanus (Pandanus sp.), meranti (Shorea selanica), benuang (Octomeles sumatrana), matoa / lotion (Pometia pinnata), eucalyptus (Melaleuca leucadendron), various kinds of orchids, and ferns are endemic (Chintea binaya). 

Approximately 117 bird species found in Manusela National Park, where 14 of them endemic species such as (Lorius garrulus), nape parrot purple / black-headed parrot (L. domicella), Seram cockatoo (Cacatua moluccensis), king prawn (Halcyon lazuli and H . sancta), Seram honey big bird (Philemon subcorniculatus), and the king parrot / parrot ambon (Alisterus amboinensis). 

Sinister parrot is one of the island of Maluku endemic wildlife, its existence threatened with extinction in the wild due to poaching, habitat destruction and depreciation. Other wildlife in this national park is the deer (Cervus timorensis moluccensis), polecat (Phalanger orientalis orientalis), soa-soa (Hydrosaurus amboinensis), wild boar (Sus celebensis), mongoose (Pardofelis marmorata), panama lizard (Tiliqua gigas gigas), dugongs (Dugong dugon), green turtle (Chelonia mydas), and various species of butterflies. 

There are rivers flowing, with steep topography configuration that six of the mountain / hill with Mount Binaya the highest (± 3027 m asl). 

Villagers Manusela, Ilena Maraina, Selumena, and Kanike, an enclave within the National Park area Manusela. Community has been long in these villages, and believe that the mountains are located in national parks can provide the spirit and the protection of their lives. Their trust will indirectly help to maintain and preserve the national parks. 

Twelve National Park,Jambi,Indonesia

Twelve Hill National Park is one area of lowland tropical rain forest in Jambi Province. Initially this area is permanent production forest, limited production forest areas and other uses which are combined into a national park. Natural forests that still exist situated in the northern part of this national park, while the other is a secondary forest. 

Existing plant species, among others Bulian (Eusideroxylon zwagerí), meranti (Shorea sp.), Menggeris / Kempas (Koompassia excelsa), (Dyera costulata), jernang (Daemonorops draco), damar (Agathis sp.), And rattan (Calamus sp.). There are approximately 120 species of plants including fungi that can be developed as a medicinal plant. 

This national park is the habitat of rare and endangered species such as gibbons (Hylobates syndactylus syndactylus), monkey (Macaca nemestrina), clouded leopard (Neofelis nebulosa diardi) (Tragulus kanchil javanicus), sun bear (Helarctos malayanus malayanus), deer (Muntiacus muntjak montanus), meow congkok (Prionailurus bengalensis sumatrana), Lutra Sumatra (Lutra sumatrana), ajag (Cuon alpinus sumatrensis), Sumatran rabbit (Nesolagus netscheri), snake eagles eagle (Spilornis cheela malayensis), and other rivers and lain.Jumlah very many tributaries originating from within the area (look at the map as the root fibers), so that this region is the most important water catchment area for Batanghari Watershed. 

Topography of this national park is flat to undulating, with hills / mountains like Mount Suban, pigeon river (± 164 m asl), Mount Grill (± 328 m asl), and Bukit mealli (± 438 m asl). 

Thirty National Park,Riau,Indonesia

Thirty Hill National Park is a hilly region in the middle stretch of the eastern lowlands of Sumatra, and has the potential of plant species diversity / wildlife endemic to high value. 

Forest ecosystem types composer Thirty Hill National Park is lowland forest, forest and forest pamah plateau with types such floranya (Dyera costulata), red gum (Palaquium spp.), Pulai (Alstonia scholaris), Kempas (Koompassia excelsa), fringe (Shorea spp.), the fungus advances Rimau / RAFLESIA (Rafflesia hasseltii), jernang or dragon's blood palm (Daemonorops draco), and various species of rattan. 

Thirty Hill National Park has 59 species of mammals, six species of primates, 151 species of birds, 18 species of bats, and various species of butterflies. 

In addition to the habitat of the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), tapir (Tapirus indicus), ungko (Hylobates agilis), sun bear (Helarctos malayanus malayanus), Crested Fireback (Lophura ignita), Peacock (Argusianus argus argus) and others; also as the protection of hydro-orologis Kuantan Indragiri River Basin. 

Originally Thirty Hill National Park area is protected forest and limited production forests. However, the condition of the forest park is still relatively natural. 

Communities surrounding Hill National Park Thirty consists of several tribes with the cultural mores and relatively still very traditional tribe Child Within, Talang Mamak and others. Society was mainly Talang Mamak, believe that the hill and the existing vegetation in this park has a magical power in their lives. Indirectly they take active part in maintaining and protecting the hills / plants in national parks. 

Batu Banama,Palangkaraya,East Kalimantan,Indonesia

STONE BANAMA Tourism is one tourist attraction in Central Kalimantan, located at Bukit Batu subdistrict Palangkaraya. As one bukt of three hills in the village of Bukit Batu subdistrict Tangkiling it. Freshness of nature with which many Stone - big stone that is covered by forests as well as crowded as the tree - the shady trees and water flowing from the hills more and more cool and peaceful and comfortable as a place to relax with family or relatives from all the bustle-bustle. In addition, there are also a small temple as Hindus worship facilities, which again increased the exotic with special statues that surround the temple.

Wasur National Park, Merauke,Papua,Indonesia

Wasur National Park is representative of the most extensive wetlands in Papua / Irian Jaya and a little disturbed by human activity. 

Approximately 70 percent of the national park area of savanna vegetation, while the other form of swamp forest vegetation, monsoon forest, beach forest, bamboo forest, grassland and swamp forest, sago is quite broad. Plant species that dominate the forest in the park area between the other fires (Avicennia sp.), Tancang (Bruguiera sp.), Almond (Terminalia sp.), And eucalyptus (Melaleuca sp.). 

Wildlife species which are common among other tree kangaroos (Dendrolagus spadix), musk king (Psittrichus fulgidus), cassowaries gelambir (Casuarius casuarius sclateri), virgin crown / Crowned Pigeon (Goura cristata), large yellow bird of paradise (Paradisea apoda novaeguineae), the king bird of paradise ( Regius Cicinnurus rex), a red bird of paradise (Paradisea rubra), freshwater crocodile (Crocodylus novaeguineae) and saltwater crocodile (C. porosus). 

High biodiversity value and amazing National Park Wasur, causing this area better known as "Serengiti Papua". 

Wetlands of this national park is the most productive ecosystems in providing food and protection materials for the life of various types of fish, shrimp and crabs that have a high economic value. 

Various types of wildlife such as migratory birds, wallabies and cassowaries often come and inhabit the Blue Marsh Lake. Therefore, Blue Marsh Lake is called "Motherland" because the height of the variety of animal life. This location is perfect for watching exciting attractions and amazing wildlife. 

Some locations / attractions to be visited: 

Blue Marsh Lake, Ukra, Maar, Kakania, Dikbob, Rawa Panjang, Pilmul. Observation of wildlife, lakes, go along the river, horse riding and cultural tours. 

Yanggandur, Soa, Ukra, Onggaya. Savannah, animal observation, go along the river, fishing, and cultural tourism. 

The best visiting season: months of July to November every year. 

How to achieve location: From Jayapura to Merauke (Plane) with a time of 1.5 hours, then from Merauke to locations using four-wheeled vehicles within one to two hours via the Trans New Guinea (Jayapura-Merauke). 

Perang Suku Dayak Laluhan,Kalimantan,Indonesia

A Dayak ceremony with the theme of war, named laluhan, held in the waters of the River Kapuas, Central Kalimantan. A number of residents and tourists eager to follow the ceremony which has been rare this hundreds of years old.

This is the atmosphere of war-themed ceremonial execution Dayak in Kapuas, Central Kalimantan, called Laluhan.

Dozens of boats are described as immigrants, were trying to attack in the Kapuas Dayak who fought to defend their homelands along the banks of the Kapuas river.

They attack each other using weapons of bamban tree described as spears and arrows, and the water gun is described as a former rifle.

Laluhan event has become a tourist agenda and will be held every year during the implementation of commemorating the anniversary of the Kapuas district.

Sentolo Beach,Garut,Java,Indonesia

Sentolo beach.

White sand. It seems whiter than the sand on the beach in Sanur or Kuta. There was no large rocks along the shore. That there is only a stretch of white sand as far as the eye could see. A

Clear seawater. The waves rolled soared, a barrage hit the beach. Deburannya sound broke the silence at the same time eliminate the tired, and stress.

Boat rental

If you want to enjoy the waves, and the panorama on the sea, visitors can rent boats. There are many traditional fishermen fishing in the Indian Ocean.

Sometimes they go to sea until near Christmas Island in Australia. Not infrequently they were arrested. On the high seas was indeed quite beautiful. But for visitors who want to enjoy a view, can rent a traditional boat and traveling for several hours from the beach.

To visit the beach, people have to travel long enough. From Garut to Pemeungpeuk will be taken about five hours. Winding his way through the tea estates. Mountain scenery in the area until heading south on the beach is quite beautiful.

Day Island,Kendari,Sulawesi,Indonesia

You can take the opportunity to eliminate fatigue, and enjoy the unique atmosphere as well as on small islands with no inhabitants dream. Smooth white sandy beaches invite you to swim and dive in clear water like glass at a temperature of 28-34 ° C ...

Enjoy the experience of Day Island, a tiny island paradise that only a total of approximately 1 km2, which is located not far from the coast of Kendari and bias reached approximately one hour by boat or 30 minutes by fast boat.

Indonesian word "day" is translated as "daylight." Native of the island connects with that name because of the intensive reflection of sunlight caused by the calm water surface. The island is surrounded by magnificent coral reefs and offers opportunities for excellent diving.

Kamang Cave,Aceh,Indonesia

Kamang cave located in Jorong Durian, Kanagarian kamang Mudik, Magek kamang District, is one of the caves which used to be used by fighters Agam for various purposes in the Republic of Indonesia won independence from Dutch colonial party. These caves were used as a strategy in place to regulate kamang War, between the figures ever used it was Haji Abdul Manan. In everyday life these caves better known as the Grotto kamang. 

Also in 1831, also used as a stronghold for Tuanku Nan Renceh and his followers. He was one of the officers and fighters nan Tuanku Imam Bonjol famous follower of freedom fighters against the occupiers in the Padri War from 1821 to 1837. Nan Rencch also known as one of the Tigers Salapan Nan (Tiger Yang Eight) in Luhak Agam. Eighth Imam Bonjol officer was so feared the Netherlands. In the cave there kamang grotto area of 70 square meters room where Tuanku Nan Renceh maneuver and defend themselves. There are wells that are clean and sufficient water supply for cooking while the hills are not easy to protect cave cannons pounded metraliur generation or the old-fashioned at that time. 

Kamang Grotto which has approximately 5 km long frequented by the community in tourism activities, but the conditions are very poor and broken, stood nearby factories lime raw materials taken from the rocks that surround Grotto. 

In this cave has also been studied by the Archaeological Institute of Culture Directorate of the Ministry of P & K along with Bennet Bronson Doctorate from the University of Pennsylvania under the leadership of Basuki. From the study it was found shards of pottery of an age younger than age paleolitikum the early years AD. From these findings can be expected that this location already exists in human life since the beginning of the first century BC. 

Cave, a distance of 15 kilometers from Bukittinggi is very easily accomplished with various types of vehicles. Way over there is good enough even though there is not yet paved. The doors of the cave was decorated with a large gate house model. The main entrance tourists can stay out of another hole in the place a bit high. 

Ritual Thanks God for the Harvest Time from Java, Indonesia

Dozens of farmers Hamlet Village Ngadimulyo Bulurejo Purwoharjo Banyuwangi District, held a tradition of picking crops in the middle of rice fields in the local village. Various offerings are prepared, complete the form ingkung rice cone, red and white pulp, hair combs, mirrors, Telon flowers, maginang equipment and water.

Two of those farmers was asked picking harvest ritual. Each representing a rice plant from two different fields, as a symbol of bridal rice. This tradition led by a traditional chief, in charge of uniting all the equipment offerings before finally dumped.

Burn incense and burning a bundle of rice straw to mark the commencement of the ritual. A bundle of rice harvested by indigenous leader then pasted on the sidelines of Telon flowers. Uniquely, it carried a bundle of rice cultural leaders who will be reunited with a bunch of rice bride.

At the end of the ritual, festivity and offerings were distributed evenly to all farmers participating in the tradition of picking the harvest. In addition to establishing relationship between farmers, the harvest picking tradition has its own meaning for farmers Ngadimulyo hamlet.

Tradition is held every late rice harvest was intended as an expression of gratitude for the abundant harvest and a prayer request to God the Almighty, so that rice plants throughout the season was not affected by the damaged or failed harvests.

Mahesa Wulung Ritual from Surakarta,Central Java,Indonesia

Mahesa Lawung ritual that was held relative Pakubuwono Tenjo Wulan XIII is started by bringing up the main offerings namely, Mahesa Lawung or buffalo head.

These offerings must come from the buffalo was still a virgin and had never been employed. For example, to plow rice fields or to pull carts.

Uniquely, the fresh blood that comes out of this buffalo head must be included as offerings. If the terms are violated, then is not the tranquility that is obtained, but the plagues and disasters will come and go.

This ritual is usually held before the month Maulid. But this year, was brought forward because of the many disasters such as floods, landslides, hurricanes.

Ritual at the same time to ask God to protect Kasunanan Surakarta palace. The ritual begins by placing a flower of the sun under a big tree.

According to the Palace PR Kanjeng Raden Haryo Tumenggung (KRHT) Bambang Pradoto Naggoro, Forest Wahono Krando is believed as a compass point north of Surakarta palace. With offerings and supplication to God Almighty, the disaster that usually comes from this point can be driven away.

In addition to buffalo head, a number of other offerings are ingkung chicken, and various vegetables such as opportunistic and sambel fries. Unless the head of buffalo and fresh blood to be planted in place of ritual, an offering in the form of food subsequently eaten together.

Suluk Tradition from Aceh,Indonesia

Suluk is a form of worship in total surrender to the  God . Usually this is done seclusion of worship throughout the month of ramadan. Dayah some Provinvi Salawi in Aceh, the Suluk Ritual has even done a few days before the month of ramadan arrived.

One foster mother who worship present Suluh ritual is  is Dayah Darul Ulum Abu Lung Ie in Aceh Besar district. Since 10 days, before fasting for Ramadan, dayah already diramaikan by the citizens who want to follow the religious mysticism. Every day, pilgrims fill the time with the remembrance of God with their whole bodies covered with cloth.

The goal, so that they can not be affected by worldly circumstances that could give a bad influence. Besides the students dayah seclusion usually worship is followed by people who are elderly. They can come from out of town. Worship seclusion will expire on the day of Idul Fitri. After apologize each other, the pilgrims will return to their homes to celebrate the victory of the Idul Fitri holidays.

Perang Bedil Tradition from Sukabumi,West Java,Indonesia

Various methods are used to waiting time of fasting break. In Sukabumi, West Java, some residents here have a tradition while waitin for fasting break, namely by war rifle. This game was not only interested in children - a child, but also adults.

Here's an atmosphere of war musket lodong made by residents of South Castle, Warudoyong District, Sukabumi Regency.

Lodong musket war tradition are usually played for the waiting time of fasting. Even some residents who did not play it, to wake people for dining meal.

War musket lodong usually done in the midst of vast rice fields or in the field. As like a war, they formed several groups, which face each other, to compete hard. The team that has a cannon loudest voice, those who came out as champions or recognized as a winner. As like a winner, they too will receive the most rousing speech.

Lodong musket war tradition as a means of breaking the fast waiting time, have long made residents of South Castle. Peak lodong musket wars will occur at night takbiran, welcomed the arrival of the Idul Fitri or Lebaran. At that time, almost every house prepares lodong musket or cannon bamboo, welcome the day of victory.

Potang Bolimau Cono Tradition from Riau,Indonesia

Greeting of  the Holy Month of Ramadan, a variety of activities created by society as a gratitude for the coming month is full of grace, at the Stone Edge Society held a Potang Bolimau Cono, in the edge of  Sungai Rokan Kiri, and this tradition has carried out dozens of years.

The significance of this Cono Bolimau Potang as an attempt to purify himself with a shower using scent leaves including citrus leaves, the moon enters the Holy Month of Ramadan so that after the entry of Ramadan, soul and mind have been purified from the evil deeds deeds, and during the Holy month of Ramadan is always charity worship, and draw closer to Allah SWT,

Meanwhile, Stone Edge Youths Nonpo Pratama, said Cono Bolimau Potang activities, is a religious activity for greeting the Holy month of Ramadan, but on this occasion many of the visitors are coming from young people drive, in order to avoid the forbidden things of religion, then the boys will do extra strict supervision of their activities, to avoid breaking things religious norms and staining Cono This Bolimau Potang. Nono Pratama, Stone Edge Youths.

Semah Tradition from Riau, Indonesia

Public confidence in the ritual "Semah" is rooted in strong cultural traditions of Malays are still held by the public in Kepenghuluan Serusa Bangko Rokan Hilir District (rohil), Riau. Village or community call as originating from the word pensemahan semah. In addition, this village semah event aims to improve the village in accordance with the traditions and customs of the communities in Kepenghuluan Serusa. In the event contains the event pensemahan village with a goat sacrifice, which was subsequently slaughtered and cooked and eaten together with a village community.

After eating together, the people doing the show starting bala tahlilan and prayers led by the title of Datuk Hamid H Caliph Caliph Mudo from the Upper Bay of Islands. Ly in prayer to God Almighty that beg to be far from a variety of diseases, principally on farming activities and deprived communities in order to avoid diseases that attack plant pests such as rats, leech or pork.

Nyangoni Traditon from Java,Indonesia

Nyangoni tradition usually done on 10 Muharram. Ie citizens give compensation to the orphans. Nyangoni tradition comes from the Javanese word that means to give pocket money to children that young. But traditions are normally undertaken by the villagers in the district special Ambal given to orphans, or children who their parents are still intact but in duafa category.

When the time comes, residents alternately nyangoni these orphaned children. Readings are accompanied by a wasp sholawat tambourine to accompany the procession. One by one residents climbed onto the porch, stroking the boy's head as he handed the money to the basin provided the committee. Every child is a child facing a basin.

Less than an hour, the five basin was filled with banknotes from Rp 1,000 to Rp 20,000. Having finished giving benefits all citizens, residents sat back in the courtyard of the mosque to listen tabligh akbar. In addition to compensation events, other activities such as semaan and prostrated themselves there in the Mosque

Suran Tradition from Java,Indonesia

Among the Java community, suran very entrenched tradition of the community especially the cultural center of classical Javanese solo and yogyakarta, also on the north coast of Java island beach. Javanese society is also called the Javanese often hold traditional ceremonies, such as bathing heritage, tradition, salvation, and meditation. This tradition is the legacy of ancestors who always believed in and implemented by most of the Java community. At night the turn of the new Islamic calendar year is a lot of people who melekan or did not sleep all night, after the late afternoon preceded by salvation with some offerings such as grain or dekem (for society coast) and ingkung (for communities south coast). This dish is made from slaughtered chickens that are left intact and not be cut given the seasonings. In solo there that made by burning, while in other regions of boiled chicken. Grain markets also have a snack consisting of snack Java community, which was purchased in the market such as tape cassava, banana fritters, getuk, klepon and others. 

In the ritual elders will read a prayer. For society is the ritual prayer java using java language mixed with Arabic language which is still undeniably Islamic, because they are Moslem. Whereas those who have got a strong Islamic influence, recited prayers that use the Arabic language. Shortly after they recited the prayer of enjoying the meal together without regard to the role performed in the ritual. Role in the tradition of egalitarian principles emanating suran among people covered under Java without distinction of social status. 

Javanese society in the cultural development was also greatly influenced the Islamic teachings, including the tradition of Suran. This tradition is not contrary to Islam because the implementer did not have a conflict at all with him. Suran tradition is part of human culture is not a Religion doktren. It is therefore not regulated by the Apostles and indeed the Messenger SAW do not regulate them. So, then for those who did not conflict with the teachings of the Messenger of Allah because the Prophet never banned. Prophet's prohibition on issues ranging only add doktren Religion, not Culture.