15 TOP RATED – Tourist Attractions in Indonesia
1. Beaches of Bali – For many people, Bali is beaches (Kuta, Nusa Dua, Sanur, etc..). Arguably Indonesia’s most popular vacation spot, Bali has a number of cultural landmarks and traditions that make a visit here worthwhile.
2. Borobudur – This ancient temple is one of the most famous and culturally significant landmarks in Indonesia. Borobudur was built in the 8th century and constructed in the shape of a traditional Buddhist mandala.
3. Orang Utans of Borneo Kalimantan – No trip to Indonesia would be complete without seeing some orangutans, and Borneo is a great place to visit these beautiful and endangered creatures.
4. Gili Islands – The Gili Islands are a major draw in Lombok, which has risen in popularity among backpackers and tourists in recent years. The Gili Islands provide a more relaxed, though still stimulating, alternative to popular Bali.
5. Komodo National Park – Who hasn’t dreamed of seeing a dragon at least once in their life? The komodos of Indonesia are no mythical creatures, however they are fierce and deadly animals.
6. Sacred Monkey Forest, Ubud – Ubud is the cultural heart of Bali, and it’s here you’ll find the Sacred Monkey Forest, a serene space where you can feel the ancient majesty of the island.
7. Mount Bromo – Indonesia sits on the Ring of Fire, an area with some of the most active volcanoes in the world. Many of the country’s volcanoes, such as Mount Merapi, are famous for their violent eruptions and their stunning, but dangerous beauty.
8. Tana Toraja – A visit to Tana Toraja in South Sulawesi Province will not only feel like you’ve stepped far back in time, but also offers a look at the richness and diversity of Indonesia’s long-standing cultures. The architectural style of Tongkonan, boat-shaped houses and other buildings, are immediate standouts, but the people are what make this piece of natural paradise so special.
9. Kalimantan, Borneo – Few places suggest wild, untamed adventure like Borneo. One of the most ecologically diverse places on earth, Borneo is home to orangutans, exotic birds, Sumatran rhinos, pygmy elephants, and an array of other creatures. In Kalimantan, in Indonesian Borneo, you can travel down the Kapuas River, the longest in Indonesia; visit villages of the indigenous Dayak people; and observe foreign influences from China, Malaysia, and even Europe in the ports and cities along the way.
10. Lake Toba – Another of Indonesia’s natural wonders, Lake Toba is both a body of water and super volcano. Lake Toba is a study in beauty and the powerful forces at work on the planet. Here, you can go swimming, water skiing, canoeing, or fishing, or stick to wandering the surrounding area on foot or bike.
11 Mount Krakatau – This young and volatile volcano continues to rise higher out of the sea and have significant eruptions. Anak Krakatau still belches smoke and fire, and tourists can visit Krakatau’s child for a reminder of the awesome, unseen power just beneath the surface at every turn in Indonesia.
12 Gunung Rinjani – Another of Indonesia’s famed volcanoes, Gunung Rinjani is a top attraction on Lombok. Rinjani itself does not see the eruptions and activity that some of the others have, but its caldera-forming eruption in the late 13th century is believed to have been one of the most powerful in human history.
13 Pura Tanah Lot – This is one of Bali’s most popular temples, built on a rock formation in the sea.
14 Banda Islands – Bali and Lombok are tried and true vacation spots for a reason, but the lesser-known Banda Islands have their own appeal as an off-the-beaten path getaway.
15. Jatiluwih Rice Fields, Bali – The beaches may be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Bali, but the verdant rice fields are a close second. So lush and life-giving are the terraces of the Jatiluwih Rice Fields that they were designated a UNESCO Cultural Landscape as part of Bali’s Subak System.
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