Must Know Tourist Places that are famous and worldwide in Indonesia

October 15, 2022 Post a Comment

Many areas in Indonesia are very famous as international tourist destinations. Here are 20 areas in Indonesia that are famous to foreign countries.

Our beloved country, Indonesia, actually has a very beautiful nature. From Sabang to Merauke, we can easily find beautiful and stunning places.

As native Indonesians, we should be proud, you know, Toppers live in a country surrounded by thousands of islands with unparalleled beauty.

It's no wonder that many tourists who are willing to come from various countries to enjoy Indonesia's famous tourist attractions abroad.

Of the many favorite tourist attractions in Indonesia that are often visited, some of them have been famous all over the world, you know! Want to understand what it is? Come on, explore the various tourist areas of Indonesia that are famous in the world below:

20 Must-Visit Tours in Indonesia that are Famous in the Eyes of the World

The following are Indonesia's famous and well-known tourist targets in the world. From beautiful natural panoramas, to phenomenal historical relics.

1. Besakih Temple

Pura Agung Besakih is the largest and grandest temple in Bali. This island is located in Besakih Village, Rendang District, on the southwest slope of Mount Agung, the highest mountain in Bali.

Pura Agung Besakih has a stunning type of Balinese architecture and is stunningly located at an altitude of 915 feet at the foot of Mount Agung. The building, which was built since the 10th century AD, has become the center of Hindu Dharma spiritual activity on the Island of the Gods.

With all the features that Besakih Temple has, it is not surprising that this site is designated as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site since it survived the eruption of Mount Agung in th. 1963.

Access from Denpasar City to reach this area is approximately 25 km to the north from Semarapura City, Klungkung Regency. The journey to Besakih Temple passes through the panorama of Bukit Jambul which is also one of the objects and tourist attractions of Karangasem Regency.

2. Derawan Islands

The Derawan Islands are an archipelago located in Berau Regency, East Kalimantan. In these islands there are a number of charming marine tourism objects, one of which is the Underwater Park which is of interest to foreign tourists, especially world-class divers.

When you first set foot here, don't be surprised if Toppers will be greeted with a dazzling stretch of white sand. The color of the water is very clear and will also make you feel at home to linger in this area. This natural panorama is the main holiday dish for tourists when visiting

Another factor that is the reason why this area must be visited, namely the underwater ecosystem and the natural beauty of the surroundings are very well maintained. Naturally, many tourists who stop by flock to this area, both local tourists and international tourists.

On th. 2005 the government has tried to register this tourist area to UNESCO as one of the world heritage sites, let alone to get the nickname as "Pristine Island".

3. Way Kambas Nasional National Park

Way Kambas National Park (TNKW) Lampung was designated as the 36th ASEAN Heritage Park area, on July 25, 2016. This means that Way Kambas National Park is the 4th ASEAN Heritage Park in Indonesia.

Located at the southern tip of Sumatra or 110 km from Bandar Lampung, TNKW is one of the first and oldest National Parks in Indonesia. This National Park occupies 1,300 sq km originating from coastal lowland forest around the Way Kambas River on the east coast of Lampung Province.

TNWK is known as elephant conservation, because not only is it a protected area for approximately 200 Sumatran elephants, this national park is also known as their training area. Way Kambas was founded by the Dutch government in th. 1937 until now still maintained as a National Park.

In addition to elephant conservation, there is also a Sumatran rhino conservation here and there are Rhino Sanctuary facilities. Unfortunately to be able to see this Sumatran Rhino, visitors must have certain permits beforehand. Visitors or ordinary tourists are not able to witness the natural captivity of this Sumatran rhino.

4. Parai Tenggiri Beach (Bangka Belitung)

Surely one of you has seen the famous film Laskar Pelangi which is set in Pulang Belitung, right? In addition to an interesting series of stories, this area of the film also grabs the attention of the audience.

Unlike other beaches in general, Parai Tenggiri has a sloping beach structure with turquoise green sea water and soft white sand. The waves on this beach are calm so that it becomes one of the reasons that attracts tourists who like to swim.

Not only swimming, you can also enjoy fishing, parasailing, diving, snorkeling, and many others.

5. Nusa Dua (Bali)

This island of a thousand gods really doesn't have to be doubted about its beauty and charm in attracting domestic and foreign tourists. In Bali, there is one tourist area that is so beautiful, namely Nusa Dua.

This beach attraction has soft white sand and clear blue sea water. You will be spoiled with various facilities while stopping at this one area. Starting from classy inns and resorts, restaurants, shopping centers, to surfing activities on the beach.

6. Mount Rinjani (Lombok, NTB)

Besides Gili Trawangan, in West Nusa Tenggara there are also tours that are no less famous and suitable for those of you who enjoy climbing, namely Mount Rinjani. This mountain is the 2nd highest volcano in Indonesia.

Mount Rinjani has the most beautiful panorama in Asia with edelweiss flower beds and Segara Anak Lake. This area can also be an attractive spot for climbers to set up tents, take a warm bath, or fish.

But before that, make careful preparations before deciding to climb. You also have to prepare mental supplies and stamina so you don't give up halfway.

7. Lake Toba (North Sumatra)

Toppers ever stopped by Lake Toba? This lake of unparalleled beauty is the largest volcanic lake in Southeast Asia and the 2nd largest in the world after Lake Victoria.

Lake Toba has long been famous as one of Indonesia's favorite tourist attractions that have been frequently visited since th. 1980's you know!

This world-famous Indonesian tourist attraction has an area of 1,145 square kilometers. In the middle of the lake there is Samosir Island, which is almost the size of Singapore. Can you imagine, Toppers, how majestic is Lake Toba?

Besides being the widest, this lake is also one of the deepest lakes in the world with a depth of about 450 meters.

For Toppers who are currently or want to stop by in North Sumatra, take the time to stop by to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba, OK?

8. Nusa Penida (Bali)

The island of Bali, it is undeniable that its name is actually rampant throughout the world due to its beautiful scenery, culture that is still thick and its beaches are exotic.

When Toppers stop by in Bali, don't be surprised if there are so many tourists passing by there, especially some of them who live in Bali, you know!

One of the tourist attractions in Bali that is famous in the eyes of the world at this time is Nusa Penida. This favorite Indonesian tourist spot is the right choice for Toppers who are happy to do Island Hoping, and enjoy the underwater beauty by snorkeling.

With a beautiful beach panorama, Nusa Penida and the surrounding small islands offer a different experience and will certainly spoil Toppers who also have a hobby of photography.

9. Bunaken Marine Park (North Sulawesi)

A tourist destination in Indonesia that is famous in foreign countries after that is the Bunaken Marine Park located in Manado Bay.

Bunaken is one of the tourist attractions in Indonesia that invites admiration because of the beauty of its underwater park which is difficult to find in other countries.

Visiting Bunaken Marine Park, Toppers will find the beauty of life in the sea that makes your eyes unable to stop looking at it.

Inside this marine park there are 13 models of coral reefs which are dominated by sea rocks.

In addition, the most interesting panorama is the presence of steep vertical coral reefs that rise down to a depth of 25-50 meters. It doesn't stop there, our eyes will be spoiled by the 91 fish models in it.

No wonder the Bunaken Marine Park is one of the destinations for tourists, especially marine enthusiasts.

Moreover, this favorite Indonesian tourist target for foreign tourists provides facilities for scuba diving with 20 of the best dive points, where divers are able to have the opportunity to swim on the seabed with a variety of amazing marine life.

10. Wakatobi (Southeast Sulawesi)

Still on the island of Sulawesi, Wakatobi National Park is also one of the world's famous and world-famous underwater tourism targets.

With an area of 13,900 km2, this famous tourist destination from Indonesia has more than 112 types of coral reefs that are in symbiosis with underwater fish to create an unparalleled underwater panorama.

All of this makes Wakatobi a diving paradise for travelers from all over the world.

11. Raja Ampat Islands (West Papua)

After that, the paradise of the world in Indonesia is the Raja Ampat archipelago which is located in West Papua with the most complete marine wealth on earth.

Raja Ampat or the Four Rajas are 4 beautiful islands which are the producers of ancient rock paintings. The four main islands in question are Waigeo, Salawati, Batanta, and Misool.

The next names come from local myths from residents around the island of Raja Ampat. The beauty and splendor of this famous tourist attraction from Indonesia is able to invite tourists from all over the world to stop here and feel the experience as well as a panorama that will not be forgotten.

With the island area covering up to 4.6 million hectares of land and sea, we were able to find 540 coral models, 1,511 fish species, and also 700 mollusk models.

Keep in mind Toppers, according to a report by The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, there are approximately 75% of the world's marine species that live on this beautiful and amazing island.

12. Mount Bromo (East Java)

If you've ever stopped in East Java, it's not complete if you haven't set foot on Mount Bromo.

One of the volcanoes that remains active has a distinctive charm of a very large desert.

Although not one of the highest mountains in Indonesia, the beauty of Mount Bromo is second to none and allows visitors to experience an amazing and spectacular panorama.

Tourists can ride horses and climb Mount Bromo to enjoy its charming beauty while the sun rises and sets.

It can be an unforgettable hands-on experience, you know Toppers! With this amazing beauty, it is not surprising that this tourist attraction in Indonesia has become foreign tourists who stop by in Indonesia.

13. Komodo Island (East Nusa Tenggara)

Indonesia's most famous tourist destination in the eyes of the world after that is Komodo Island. This island, located in the East Nusa Tenggara Islands, is home to hundreds of Komodo dragons, endemic animals that only exist in Indonesia.

In addition to being able to observe the nature and explore the habitat of these ancient animals, Komodo Island also offers stunning natural scenery.

One of them is a beach with pink sand known as "Pink Beach".

There are only seven beaches like this in the whole world to make it one of Indonesia's global tourist targets.

14. Borobudur Temple (Central Java)

One of the icons of Indonesia's other global cultural tourism is the Borobudur Temple. As the largest Buddhist temple in the world with an area of not less than 123 X 123 meters, this temple which was built in the era of the ancient Mataram kingdom is a cultural and historical heritage of Indonesia which is famous for its stunning architecture.

Every year, not only domestic tourists but also many foreign tourists who are interested in observing the beauty of Borobudur Temple.

Toppers can find various reliefs that tell about various teachings in Buddhism and the life journey of Sidharta Gautama until he achieved perfect enlightenment in favorite tourist areas from Indonesia.

Borobudur Temple itself has a total of 504 Buddha statues and 2,672 relief panels on its walls. It's amazing, isn't it?

15. Tana Toraja (South Sulawesi)

Indonesia is actually rich in customs and cultures that attract the eyes of the world. One of Indonesia's tourist destinations which is famous for its rich cultural habits is Tana Toraja Regency.

Located in South Sulawesi in a beautiful mountainous area, Toppers is still able to witness the unique daily life and habits of the indigenous people of Tana Toraja.

In addition to the beauty of the traditional architecture of the Tongkonan house, tourists can also observe the unique custom of the death ceremony known as Rambu Solo which is usually held in July and August.

The uniqueness of this habit makes Tana Toraja a tourist area from Indonesia that has a worldwide appeal.

16. Gili Trawangan (NTB)

For beach fans, Gili Trawangan is a target for tourists from all over the world. With the combination of blue sky with a tinge of white clouds, crystal clear sea water framed by white sand makes Gili Trawangan a famous tourist target for both domestic and foreign tourists.

In addition to the beach and underwater world, this Nusantara tourist area in West Nusa Tenggara Province also has a variety of amazing landscapes and includes instagramable photo spots, you know.

17. Goa Gong (East Java)

After that, Indonesia's most popular tourist destination is Goa Gong, which is located in Pacitan, East Java.

The exotic panorama offered by Indonesia's natural attractions is touted as one of the most beautiful caves in Southeast Asia.

Adventure in Goa Gong, Toppers will be presented with exotic structures of stalactites and stalagmites that form naturally in this Cave.

Although not as popular as other Indonesian tourist areas, Goa Gong is a favorite tourist destination for world travelers who are adventurous.

18. Kelimutu Lake (NTT)

Besides Lake Toba, Indonesia's world-famous lake tourist destination is Lake Kelimutu. This lake is a volcanic lake at the top of Mount Kelimutu. To reach this beautiful lake, Toppers must first go hiking.

The specialty of the lake, which is located on the island of Flores, NTT, is the panoramic view of the lake with three colors, namely green, white and blue. Every year, this exotic lake is always crowded with foreign tourists.

19. Ngarai Sianok (West Sumatra)

Sianok canyon, which is located on the border of Bukittinggi City, Agam Regency, West Sumatra, is famous for its worldwide beauty.

The gorge stretches for 15 kilometers with a depth of more than 100 meters. This forms a beautiful natural fault second to none. Especially in the middle of the next fault flows the Batang Sianok River which irrigates the green and beautiful valley.

20. Ijen Crater (East Java)

From Banyuwangi, there is the charm of the Ijen crater which has recently become famous to foreign countries. One of the attractions is the blue fire or the charm of the blue fire that ignites from the crater of Mount Ijen.

In the world, the blue fire phenomenon can only be found in two areas, namely in Iceland and in Indonesia.

How proud are you as an Indonesian? There are many other areas in Indonesia that will make you fall in love with Indonesia more and more. It is our duty to protect and protect our homeland, for the sake of inheritance for our children and grandchildren in the future.

As Indonesian citizens, we should be able to maintain Indonesia's natural wealth, it feels like it comes from small things, Toppers. Come on, feel appreciate the wealth of Indonesian tourism by visiting the famous Nusantara tourist objects in foreign countries.

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