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September
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Apart from being famous for its sweet honey pineapple, Subang Regency in West Java province also has a popular tourism object, Cimincul spring which has recently become a topic of discussion, especially among Instagram owners. Cimincul spring is located in Pasanggrahan Village, Kasomalang Subang District, West Java. In this tourism area, there are two water pools, with a depth of about 50-120 cm. According to the story, Cimincul comes from the word "Cai" which means water and Mincul which means to arise. Cimincul, which means water emerges, describes a spring where the water gushes out to form a pond. This pool water is pellucid like glass, even the rocks and plants at the bottom of the pool can be seen clearly from outside the pool. Therefore, Cimincul spring is a favorite spot for underwater photo hunters. The combination of sparkling water and the plants at the bottom of the pool will make a combination that is beautiful and appropropriate for instagrammable photos. Besides we can swim and take pictures in pellucid and refreshing water, Cimincul spring also offers beautiful panoramic views of green rice fields.
To go to Cimincul spring, it only takes about 2 hour-drive. To enter this tourism attraction, visitors only need to pay Rp10,000 per person. This Cimincul tourism attraction is open from 7 am to 6 pm, while the best time to visit this place is around 9 am or 3 pm, because at that time, the resulting photos will be excellent. Although this new tourism attraction does not have complete facilities, you don't need to worry, because around this tourismm attraction, there are many traders selling food and drinks. Don't forget to taste the typical Subang Nasi Liwet package provided by almost all food and beverage vendors. Therefore, if you are in Bandung, take your time to enjoy the beauty of Cimincul springs in Subang.
September
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When you travelling to Magelang, Central Java, you can not only visit Borobudur Temple. Magelang has many other interesting tourist attractions one of them is Butuh hamlet. It is located at the highest land in Magelang, on the slopes of Mount Sumbing. This tourist village is located at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level. Butuh hamlet is located approximately 20 kilometers or about half an hour of trip from Magelang City by using motor vehicles. The total population of the hamlet is around 610 families with 2,500 people. Majority of the residents work as farmers. They plant a variety of vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, cabbage and others. The structure of the residents houses in the hamlet is quite unique. The houses are built in a regular manner, following the contours of the slope of Mount Sumbing. In the past, before the houses were built, the area was an agricultural field for residents, so that the house buildings followed the contours of the land, from foot to the peak of the mountain.
For people who like natural scenery and tracking can visit Butuh Hamlet. While tracking around the hamlet, you can take pictures with a view of the houses’ row on the mountain slopes like in Nepal. You can also see the expanse of vegetable crops, and if the weather is clear, you can see Mount Sumbing from a distance. In addition, for those who like hiking, this hamlet is one of the basecamp for climbing to Mount Sumbing. In front of this basecamp, you can see the natural views from a distance, while tasting delicious typical culinary of this hamlet.
September
You don't need to go to Peru to see the beauty of rare colorful trees because in Bondowoso, there is a rainbow forest whose tree trunks look colorful. This area was proposed as a Global Geological Park to UNESCO in terms of biology. The rainbow forest area reaching about 23 hectares is included in the Special Purpose Forest Area of Sumberwringin. This area is also used for research activities with core research (research and development) in the field of tree breeding and genetic conservation. It is called rainbow forest because the tree which has the Latin name eucalyptus in the forest, looks colorful like a rainbow, namely green, yellow, red, orange, and bluish. A biologist from the University of Jember, Rendy Setiawan said that the colors of the eucalyptus tree trunks a caused by the oxidation process between cambium and oxygen. Therefore, when the sap or cambium of the plant peels off, there is a color gradation.
The tree trunks in the rainbow forest will be green, yellow, red orange, dark blue, and then, it is brown. The cycle will last and always be repeated throughout the year. The rainbow tree or Eucalyptus deglupta itself is a rare species. At Sumberwringin, you can only find around 10 to 15 of these rainbow trees. The location is not far from Bondowoso City, about 24.6 km. This forest is located in the Karanganyar Hamlet of Daerungan Hamlet, Sumber Wringin Village, Sumber Wringin District, Bondowoso Regency, East Java. Local residents call it "Bogor Forest".
At first glance, it looks like the trees which are painted in colors. Even, in image, it looks like a Photoshop editing result. In fact, it is the natural beauty which is presented by the trees. The colorful-like rainbow on tree trunks is from the barks which are often peeled off. The layers of the tree bark peel off alternately. Not only being colorful, the trees are also looking high like a tower about 25 meters high. The characters of these trees are also different from other trees. There are no branches and twigs. The trunk of the tree is straight and towering. If any branches and twigs, they are usually at the top. That is just a little. The eucalyptus forest area in Bondowoso has existed since the Dutch era, precisely around 1939. The place is not officially opened as a tourism destination. But at certain times, a number of students from several universities come to carry out research. Meanwhile, the residents of Bondowoso and surroundings often use this area for selfies.
September
Saparua Island is a small island as well as a district which is located in the Central Maluku Regency, Maluku province, Indonesia. It's about 50 miles from Ambon, the capital city of Maluku, and can be reached by speedboat for 1.5 hours from Tulehu Port, Central Maluku, on Ambon Island.
Saparua Island has a lot of beautiful nature through its surrounding panoramas and underwater scenery. The beaches here have clear and calm water. Rows of coral reefs are stored on the seabed, free from exploitation. You can find one of beautiful sceneries on Kulur Beach, which is still in the Saparua area. It is also one of the best spots to see the sunset on Saparua Island. You can also visit Molana Island, which is still part of the Saparua location. This tiny and exotic island is still rarely visited by tourists, giving the sensation of being on a private island. The quiet atmosphere and very clear water is an added value for Molana. To get here, you only need to take the crossing by speedboat from Saparua Island for 45 minutes.
The small island covering an area of 247 square kilometers offers not only natural charm, but also historical traces of the arrival of other nations in Indonesia, starting from the Arabian people, the Portuguese, the Dutch traders, and the lastones are the Japanese. No wonder, on various sides, you will find unique remains, such as old Portuguese and Dutch buildings, old wella and the famous Duurstede Portress. The Duurstede Fortress is one of the destinations that should be visited when you are on Saparua Island. If we look at the fortress, which is still solid, it highly reflects on how glorious this island was in the past.
September
11 September is not only commemorated as National Day of Radio, but it is also as the anniversary of Radio Republik Indonesia. Therefore, in this edition of Indonesian Wonder, we would like you to visit a museum in Jakarta, which until now still keeps various historical remains of media development in Indonesia, including radio. The museum is called ‘Museum of Information’. It is located not far from the city center of Jakarta, precisely at the complex of Taman Mini Indonesia Indah ( Indonesia Beautiful Miniature Park).
The museum that records the history of media development in Indonesia was founded on April 20, 1993 and inaugurated by Soeharto, Indonesia's second President. The building of the Information Museum is in the form of a pentagon star symbolizing the five elements of Pancasila and the five elements of information, namely face to face, radio, TV, film and the press. This building also consists of three floors that symbolize past, present, and future lives.
The collections in this museum are divided into 5 fields based on institutional history. The five fields include press and graphics (including printed mass media), general information, film, television, and radio. The total collection of the museum from five fields is 452 pieces.
The collection of historical objects related to radio is quite various. When entering the main building of the Museum, just in the outer yard, you will directly see a Outside Broadcasting Van of Radio Republik Indonesia. Entering the museum, on the first floor, there are relics in the form of Radio Oemoem in 1940, a gramopohone, a vinyl player and several LPs which are used to support the holding of RRI broadcast programs.
Besides a collection of objects, on the second floor of the Information museum, there is also a diorama that tells the history of Indonesian information. One of the dioramas tells of the struggle of RRI broadcasters against PKI troops not to report untrue things through radio broadcasts, even though their lives were threatened. On the third floor of the museum, there are three mini studios. One of them is the mini studio of RRI. In addition, this museum also has a library and a mini theater that can accommodate 60 people.
September
photo : TULI TULI BISNIS
Butonese people in Southeast Sulawesi have a habit of consuming processed cassava and corn as their staple food and also fresh fish. The typical food of Buton are made simply including ingredients, the process and the way to serve it. Most of typical Buton culinary are made from cassava, such as tuli tuli. This food which is formed like 8 number, is a favorite food of the people of Buton Island because it tastes delicious. The main ingredient is cassava, shallots and salt. Tuli-Tuli is usually served with chili sauce. It served separately with the chili sauce, or mixed with the chili sauce, depends on the tastes. To make fried tuli tuli, cassava is firstly shredded. After that the cassava dough is pressed firmly so that the water comes out until it dries. The dried cassava is then split into two parts. The first part is mixed with water, shallot slices, and salt, then heated until it becomes a thick dough. After that, it is mixed with a grated cassava that has dried. The two doughs are then mixed. When the dough is mixed, just take one small circle then it is formed like the 8 number. Then it is fried. Tuli-Tuli tastes savory when being eaten. This culinary will taste more delicious when eaten while dipping it in the chili sauce. People of Buton island prefer to enjoy fried tuli tuli in the afternoon and at night. So, the sellers will only sell it in the late afternoon until evening. It is not difficult to find tuli tuli In Buton island. This food is also commonly sold with other fried foods such as fried bananas, fried sweet potatoes and fried breadfruit. It is affordable price around Rp. 1,000 to Rp. 2,500 per piece.
September
Indonesia is indeed rich with a lot of charm. Besides its customs and culture, Indonesia also has attractive tourism objects which add the wealth of Indonesia on the equator. Kalimantan, one of the islands that is crossed by the equatorial line, also has extraordinary charm. This island, which has quite a large natural wealth, is one of the islands whose natural beauty must be enjoyed. A magical place that is quite unique here, is Labuan Cermin. This place is a lake that has beautiful panoramas that makes anyone amazed. Labuan Cermin Lake is located in Labuan Kelambu Village in Biduk-biduk District, East Kalimantan, which can be reached by land transportation about 6 to 7 hours from the capital of Berau Regency, Tanjung Redeb, East Kalimantan. Even though the trip is quite far, the fatigue will soon be relieved when you see the beautiful nature in Labuan Cermin.
To access Labuan Cermin Lake, tourists must rent a boat from the dock with a boat rental price of 200,000 for the round trip, and it will be cheaper if you come with a group. Arriving there, you are guaranteed to be amazed with the beauty of this lake. Lake Labuan Cermin has very clear water, even the bottom of the lake in the form of sea sand can be seen clearly. Why is it called Labuan Cermin? This is because Labuan Cermin has a layer that makes sunlight reflect. This occurs because Labuan Cermin Lake has a salty taste that will be felt when we taste the water from the surface of the lake, while the water at the bottom of the lake feels tasteless. These two types of water make the lake have a dividing layer so that the water can reflect the light. It is common for the local people to call Labuan Cermin lake with the nickname 'Danau Dua Rasa'. Even though it looks shallow, you must be careful because the depth of this lake actually reaches 4 to 5 meters. The scenery around Labuan Cermin Lake is very calming. Surrounded by lush trees that make the atmosphere very shady, it is very appropriate to be a tourism destination for a moment to escape from the crowds that are often encountered every day. The local government has indeed developed Labuan Cermin as a tourism destination starting by establishing this area as a conservation area or protected area, after which it will be completed with supporting facilities that will make it easier for visitors to enjoy the beauty of this lake which has two flavors.
While in Labuan Cermin, you can do swimming, snorkeling and diving activities. When diving by using snorkeling goggles, you will see some fish swimming not far from the surface and some far below the bottom. The different taste of the water causes the fish to separate. This can make it easier to distinguish which types of freshwater fish and which are sea water fish. Before heading to Labuan Cermin, don't forget to prepare your own snorkeling equipment or for those who forget to bring it, don't worry. At the pier where the crossing is located, there is a snorkeling equipment rental shop along with the buoys. For those who want to play water and relax on the tires, in Labuan Cermin rental car tires are available, even water boats that have transparent glass underneath. For lodging, you can rent biduk-biduk or small huts around the lake with various lodging prices, ranging from one hundred thousand rupiah to three hundred thousand rupiah per night. For backpackers, you can also stay at the residents' houses around the Big Dipper. If you want to experience a new adventure for your vacation this time. Labuan Cermin can be your next vacation destination.
September
PHOTO : MY INDONESIAN
The Cendrawasih dance is a dance from Bali. Created by Balinese artist, I Gde Manik, this dance was firstly performed in the 1920s in Buleleng Regency. Since then, the Cendrawasih dance has continued to develop with new creations. The latest creation of Cendrawasih dance is arranged by the choreographer N.L.N Swasthi Wijaya Bandem. In accordance with the name, the Cendrawasih dance was inspired by Cendrawasih bird which means Manuk Dewata in Balinese language. This dance tells a story about a pair of Cendrawasih birds. The bird species is indeed known as cheerful birds which like dancing and singing when they fall in love. But explicitly, this dance has a philosophical meaning about the beauty of the matchless island of Bali.
The Cendrawasih dance is usually performed by two or more female dancers in pairs. Some of the dancers acted as male and female birds. This dance is divided into 3 stages, namely the beginning called pepeson, the main part called pengawak and the last part called pengipuk. The initial part of this dance begins with the performance of a dancer who act as a male Cendrawasih bird. All Cendrawasih dancers wear kemben, cloth, crown with crest, and gold necklace. Like Balinese dances in general, Cendrawasih dance is accompanied by Balinese Gamelan.
September
Semarang is the capital city of Central Java. This city is the fifth biggest city in Indonesia after Jakarta, Surabaya, Medan, and Bandung. It has a lot of tourism destinations, beginning from natural, religious and historical tourism objects. One of Semarang historical tourism objects which is well known is Lawang Sewu which was built in the Dutch colonial.
Lawang Sewu was built on February 27, 1904 as head office of NIS, one of train’s companies in the Dutch East Indies. The building has high and wide windows, like a door so that local people call it “Lawang Sewu” meaning “a thousand of doors”.
Although the building is named Lawang Sewu, in fact the building has only 429 doors. For a long time, the building was not managed. But finally, Lawang Sewu in late June 2011 was renovated and reopened for public use on July 5, 2011.
Because the building was built as the head office of NIS, the history of Lawang Sewu cannot be separated from the railway in Indonesia. After the independence of Indonesia, the building is used as the railway office of Indonesia or now PT Kereta Api Indonesia. Besides, it was used as Office of Infrastructure of Regional Military Command and Regional Office of Ministry of Transportation in Central Java.
Meanwhile, during the struggling period, the building became a silent witness of the 5-day battle in Semarang. Thus, the city’s government of Semarang in 1992 entered Lawang Sewu as one of 102 historical buildings in Semarang which should be protected.
Lawang Sewu is located at Tugu Muda complex, Jalan Pemuda, Central Semarang, Semarang, Central Java, precisely at the center of Semarang city. So, the access to this tourism object is easy. Lawang Sewu is open every day, starting from 6.00 AM until 09.00 PM local time.
The entrance ticket is Rp. 10,000 for adults, Rp. 5,000 for students and kids. If you want to enter the basement, you will be charged Rp. 30,000/person and for the tourist guide is Rp. 30,000.
September
Yogyakarta is the capital city of the Special Region of Yogyakarta in Indonesia. Yogyakarta City where Sultan Hamengkubuwana and Grand Duke Paku Alam live is one of the biggest cities in Indonesia. The city used to be the capital city of Indonesia in 1946. The name of Yogyakarta was taken from two words, namely Ayogya or Ayodhya which means peacefulness. The city is also known as a student city because 20% of its population is students and there are 137 colleges.
The location of Yogyakarta city is very strategic because it is located at the main ways, namely Southern Cross Road which connects Yogyakarta, Bandung, Surakarta, Surabaya, and other cities in the South of Java and Yogyakarta – Semarang road which connects Yogyakarta, Magelang, Semarang, and other cities in middle cross road of Java Island. Thereby, the transportation in Yogyakarta is quite adequate to more easily make the transportation mobility among the cities. Yogyakarta City is located at the valley of three rivers, namely Winongo river, Code River which splits the city to be two parts, and also Gajahwong river. The city is rarely hit with huge floods because it has good drainage which was built by the Dutch colonial government and also the addition of drainage which was provided by the provincial government of Yogyakarta.
One of the districts in Yogyakarta, namely Kotagede was once the center of the Sultanate of Mataram from 1575 until 1640. The palaces that still function well are Yogyakarta palace and Puro Paku Alaman as part of Mataram sultanate. Yogyakarta also became the place of the establishment of the biggest Islamic organization, Muhammadiyah which was established by K.H. Ahmad Dahlan at Kauman, Ngupasan, Gondomanan, Yogyakarta in 1912. Until now, the Central Board of Muhammadiyah is still in Yogyakarta. Yogyakarta is a city full of history which is still managed well. The city is still rich with Javanese culture and tradition. Therefore, many domestic and foreign tourists are interested to visit this city.