Joanna James
The largest island nation, Indonesia is gifted with picturesque beaches, active volcano sites, majestic mountains, fertile vegetation, and temples with grandeur. Discover these and more when you visit this vibrant archipelago with over 17,000 islands.
The town of Ubud in Bali is an ideal place to view traditional dance performances, visit art galleries and simply enjoy the scenery of the town such as rice terraces, lush jungles filled with flora and fauna, and graceful and soothing rivers. A day out to Ubud is a relaxing experience as discovered by guests from lifestyle hotels. They enjoy art, culture, architecture, and nature's treasures in Ubud.
With the beaches and most of the landscape in Lombok being similar to Bali, Lombok keeps attracting visitors although fewer than Bali, nevertheless it is just as scenic as Bali. It has an added attraction of the volcano site of Mount Rinjani towering over the entire island is the second tallest volcano site in Indonesia. This is a favourite of visitors seeking less crowded spots to appreciate the beauty of the beaches.
Located in the central part of Java Island, this ancient Buddhist Temple dating back to the 8th and 9th centuries is built in three tiers with a pyramidal base. The many stupas and the intricate work all over the temple feature the superior craftsmanship of that era. The open stupas contain a statue of Lord Buddha. This monumental temple has been restored and is a UNESCO world heritage site visited by many tourists such as those at Discover ASR.
Situated at 2000 metres above sea level, this is both literally and metaphorically a cool destination in Indonesia. Whilst the panoramic view from the top encompasses jungles and even distant villages, this highland is home to a hot spring, a multi-coloured lake and even ancient Hindu Temples.
Possessing a spectacular underwater world, Raja Ampat is home to 530 species of coral, 1300 varieties of fish and 700 species of molluscs, thus making it a haven for divers, photographers, and even bird watchers. The whole gamut of nature's colourful bounty makes this a paradise for such visitors.
One of the richest tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, this is one of the last places on earth with critically endangered orangutans living in the wild. Apart from orangutans are rhinos, tigers, elephants, macaques, gibbons and many other species found in the ecosystem within this National Park.
This huge crater lake consists of an island as big as Singapore in its midst, thus it resembles an ocean rather than a mere lake. Being the largest lake in Southeast Asia and the deepest in the world it is a natural wonder. There are so many viewpoints from which to enjoy this volcanic lake, the quaint island in the middle is home to the fascinating Batak Culture all of which are worth exploring.
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