State Palace

Feb 21, 2011

State Palace and Palace are located in one complex on Jalan Merdeka, Jakarta Pusat, are the two main buildings which covers about 6.8 hectares (1 hectare = 1 hektometer square = 10000 square meters) and located between North Road and Jalan Medan Merdeka Veterans, and surrounded by a number of buildings which are often used as a state activity. Two main building is the Merdeka Palace overlooking the Park National Monument (Monas) (Jalan Medan Merdeka North) and the State Palace that overlooks the River Ciliwung (Veterans Way). Parallel to the Presidential Palace is also Bina Graha. While in the west wing of the Presidential Palace and the Presidential Palace, there is Government House. At the beginning of this Palace complex in Jakarta, there is only one building, namely the State Palace. Building that was built in 1796 during the reign of Governor-General Pieter Gerardus van Overstraten and finished 1804 in the reign of Governor-General Johannes Siberg was originally a cottage outside the town of Dutch businessman, JA van Braam. At that time the area later known by the name of Harmony is indeed a most prestigious location in Batavia New. The building area of 2400 m2 was divided into several rooms. Namely the front porch, space credentials, living room / banquet hall, reception room, space heritage flag and text of the proclamation. Then the den, bedroom, living room / rest, and pantry (kitchen). After the death of President Sukarno, no more presidents who lived here, except for President Abdurrahman Wahid and President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (SBY). President Suharto, who replaced Sukarno chose to stay in Jalan Cendana. But Suharto remained in office in this building to set up a workspace full of nuanced carvings typical of Jepara, so-called Jepara and more space based on the Bina Graha

Merdeka Palace

Merdeka Palace is the official place of residence and office of the President of  Indonesia, which lies  a complex with the State Palace  and Bina Graha. Its location  overlooking  the Park National Monument  (Monas), Jalan Medan Merdeka Utara, Jakarta. Palace with an area of  2,400  m² was built in the reign of  Governor-General JW van Lansberge of 1873 in the same plot with the Palace Rijswijk which began heaving. Originally named the Palace of  Gambir, Drossaers diarsiteki Palace which is at the beginning of  the reign of  the Republic of Indonesia  (RI), happened to witness  the signing of the history of the recognition of sovereignty of the Republic of Indonesia (RIS) by the Dutch Government  on December 27, 1949. At that time,  Indonesia  was represented by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono IX, while the Dutch kingdom was represented AHJ Lovink, high representative  in Indonesia, the Dutch crown. In a touching ceremony the Dutch flag was lowered and the flag of Indonesia raised to the sky blue. Hundreds of thousands of  people filled the field of land and  the stairs of the building was still sculpting and shed a tear when the flag is raised. However, when the Red and White rose up and flying, they burst into joy and be heard shouting: Merdeka! Merdeka! Since then the Palace named Istana Gambir Merdeka.Wisata  Indonesia  Paradise

Bedugul Bali Indonesia

Jan 9, 2011

 Pura Ulun Danu Bratan

Bedugul tourist resort, located in the district of Tabanan, offers a soothing atmosphere of the hills and the beauty of the lake Tamablingan. 

When you first arrived in the region, briefly recalled a tourist area in East Java, namely Lake Sarangan.
As in Sarangan, in Bedugul there is a lake where visitors can enjoy a speed boat rides.
When crossing the lake by using a speed boat, visitors will be spoiled by the beautiful scenery surrounding the lake.
Not far from the point of departure speed boat, there are about 4 caves were excavated indigenous people during the Japanese occupation.
If at first glance, maybe people will not think that it is a cave.
But thanks to a guide, visitors do not have to worry about going to miss it. :-)
After seeing a series of caves, view visitors would be switching to a place called the local people with a flower garden.

Here, visitors are allowed to walk in the flower garden area.
This place has a very nice view if only there were still people who want to take care of this place. Among the beautiful flowers that we rarely see, here it turns out there are 2 swamp the rather broad.
Having satisfied a walk in the flower garden, visitors can see the residential population with 2 different religions. On the right, there are some people's houses and its majestic pretend that enlivened the people dressed in white traditional Balinese. Here also appears three temples lined the upper lake as illustrated at 50 000 rupiah banknotes.

To the residents are Hindus, seen settlements again. But this is different from previous settlements, because the settlements have the largest mosque in the island of Bali. It was wonderful to see the harmony of residents in two different settlements that belief.

hindu ceremony

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Great Mosque in the area of Bedugul Tour

Bromo mountain tourism

Mount Bromo is one tourist destination in East Java, Indonesia. Natural attractions  are located  in the  Bromo Tengger Semeru National Park in the eastern city of Malang. With a view of a typical make Bromo worthy destination. What are the  privileges  of Mount  Bromo?

 Bromo mountain views from Penanjakan

Mount Bromo (from Sanskrit / Old Javanese: Brahma, one of the main Hindu gods), the volcano is still active and most famous as a tourist attraction in East Java. Bromo National Park area includes 50.273.30 hectare plateau filled with mountains and lush forests.

It lies between 1000-3676 M above sea level (asl = above sea level). Temperature ranges between 30-20 degrees Celsius. Located in four regions, namely Probolinggo, Pasuruan, Lumajang, and Malang. Mount Bromo mesh body shape between valleys and canyons with the sea of sand covering some 10 square kilometers.

Mount Bromo has a crater with a diameter of ± 800 feet (north-south) and ± 600 meters (east-west). While the danger area of a circle with a radius of 4 km from the central crater of Bromo.

To go to Bromo can be reached journey through the west door from the direction of the entrance of the village Pasuruan Tosari to go to the central attractions (sea sand) fairly heavy due to terrain that must be taken can not be passed by ordinary 4-wheel vehicle and we can hire a jeep provided by tour manager.

But if we go through the north door of the direction before entering the area Tongas Probolinggo ie, we will go Cemoro Lawang village before descending towards the sea of sand it is not too heavy because the derivative of the slope is not too steep so that any motorcycle could travel it.

If traveling through Nongkojajar will see beautiful scenery but a lot of ravines and roads that climb. 

Cool, that's what you'll feel when you first  get out  of the car. The temperature here reached 10 degrees to 0 degrees Celsius even during early morning. So, you should prepare for cool clothes, hats skullcaps, gloves, socks, scarves to cope. But,  if you forget the equipment, there are many vendors offering wares in the form of  hats, gloves, or scarves.

impressive to see the sun rise
Regular visitors visiting this area since early morning in order to see the rising sun. To view them, you have to climb Mount Pananjakan which is the highest mountain in the region. Terrain that must be traversed to get to Mount Pananjakan is tough terrain. To reach the foot of Mount Pananjakan, you have to go through desert-like area that can make you get lost. When the need to climb Mount Pananjakan, narrow roads and lots of sharp turns would require a high driving skill. For that, many visitors who choose to rent a car hardtop (a type of jeep) driven by the community. Surrounding communities come from the Tengger tribe was friendly with the visitors.

Up above, there are many shops serving coffee or tea and a fire to warm themselves while waiting to tebitnya sun. There are also stores that rent warm clothing. Watching the sunrise is an interesting event. Evidence, the visitors are willing to wait since 5 am facing the east so as not to lose this moment. You also do not always able to see this event, because if the cloudy sky, the appearance of the sun is not seen clearly. However, when the sky is clear, you can see the roundness of the sun first of all just as small as a match pins, slowly enlarge and eventually form a full circle and give information so that we can see the views of the mountains in this region. Among others, Mount Bromo, Mount Batok, or Mount Sumeru which is the highest mountain in Java.

Bromo crater and the Lake Sand
Finished watching the sunrise, you can go back down the mountain Pananjakan and to Mount Bromo. Sunlight can make you see the scenery around. Apparently you go through this  sea of  sand which covers  10 km  ². Arid areas are filled with sand and just a little overgrown grass is dry. Gust of wind, making the sand fly and can be difficult for  you to breathe.

To reach the foot of Mount Bromo, you can not use the vehicle. Instead, you must rent a horse at a price of Rp 70.000, - or if you feel strong, you can choose to walk. But, it should be noted that walking is not easy, because of the scorching sun, a long distance, the flying dust can make the journey harder.

Now, you have to climb the ladder whose numbers reach 250 stairs to see the crater of Mount Bromo. Arriving at the top of Bromo is 2392 m high above sea level, you can see the crater of Mount Bromo that emit smoke. You can also cast your gaze down, and saw the sea of sand with a temple in the middle. It's really incredibly rare and unusual that we can enjoy.

ceremonial Kasodo

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welcome to Mount Bromo