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A country of 17,508 islands stretching between the two continents of Asia and Oceania, Indonesia welcomes travelers with charm, ease, and warmth. This archipelago in Southeast Asia offers travelers many beautiful places in between shadowy rainforests and scintillating beaches.
Its people – friendly and gracious – comprise the largest Muslim population in the whole world and speak about 300 different languages. In between the seasons of calm, Indonesia is also bowled over by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, events that are frequent in any country lying on the intersection of tectonic plates.
Places Never to Miss When Visiting Indonesia
Borobudur Temple Compounds
The world’s largest of its kind, Borobudur is an 8th century Mahayana Buddhist monument found in the hilltops of Java, Indonesia and surrounded by vegetation and volcanoes.
This pyramid dedicated to the Lord Buddha has served as a holy site of pilgrimage for thousands of Buddhists across the world.
To get to the top of the pyramid, pilgrims would need to tread the six square platforms at the bottom and three circular platforms at the top of the structure.
At the top, there are about 500 icons of Buddha.
The lower terraces of the pyramid are also barricaded with about 3,000 sculptures depicting the life of Buddha.
These sculptures are intended to block the pilgrim’s view of the outside world and instead absorb the pilgrim in the life and teachings of Buddha.
Borobudur is believed to have been constructed about 1,200 years ago.
However, it appeared to have been abandoned in the 14th century after the decline of Buddhism in Java and the conversion of many Javanese to Islam.
In 1814, local Javanese were able to advise the country’s British rulers about Borobudur.
Since then, this architectural wonder has undergone renovations and is now classified as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Istiqlal Mosque
Istiqlal Mosque or Independence Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world and currently the biggest in Southeast Asia.
A national mosque in Indonesia, Istiqlal Mosque was constructed to commemorate the country’s independence and give thanks for the blessings of Islam to the country.
Istiqlal, in fact, means independence in the Arabic language.
As the country’s largest mosque, Istiqlal Mosque can accommodate about 70,000 worshippers at any given time.
Indonesia today is the most populous Muslim country in the world.
The religion was brought to the country by Arab traders over 1,000 years ago.
Mount Semeru and Mount Bromo National Park
The highest mountain in Java at over 3,600 meters high, Mount Semeru regularly spews steam, smoke, ash and stones.
Adventure-seekers who would want to climb this mountain would need permits from government officials supervising the national park and a lot of guts to reach the top of this active volcano.
At the top, climbers can be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the area, sunrise, or sunset, depending on the time of the day.
The nearby Mount Bromo can easily be spotted: its top has been blown off and its crater still belches out sulphuric smoke.
At the top of Mount Bromo, trekkers would note the contrast of the fine gray volcanic sand and the greenery of the vegetation.
Goa Gajah
Once thought to display images of elephants, Goa Gajah or Elephant Cave is a sanctuary that shows frightening images of demons at its facade.
Inside the cave is an ancient bathing site, believed to have been built to ward off demons.
Built in the 9th century, Goa Gajah has served as a sanctuary and has been mentioned in Indonesian literature of 1365.
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
Serving the spiritual in the mountainous regions in Bali, Indonesia, Pura Ulum Danu Bratan is an important water temple located near the mountains of Bedugul.
Pura Ulum Danu Bratan is part of a water complex along the shores of Danau Bratan.
Downstream the lake can be found other picturesque temples.
Raja Ampat Islands
Possibly the area with the richest marine life, Raja Ampat in West Papua, Indonesia comprises about 1,500 islands.
Raja Ampat forms part of the Coral Triangle formed by Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.
In Raja Ampat, auspicious divers can chance upon as many as 1,300 species of fish, 540 species of coral, and 700 species of mollusks.
Bunaken National Park
Near the heart of the Coral Triangle is the Bunaken National Park in Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Measuring about 891 square kilometers, the Bunaken National Park is said to hold the greatest coral life on earth, with about 400 species of corals.
Divers can chance upon large caves, hanging corals, and crevices, in the park’s more or less 20 diving sites.
Its people – friendly and gracious – comprise the largest Muslim population in the whole world and speak about 300 different languages. In between the seasons of calm, Indonesia is also bowled over by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, events that are frequent in any country lying on the intersection of tectonic plates.
Places Never to Miss When Visiting Indonesia
Borobudur Temple Compounds
The world’s largest of its kind, Borobudur is an 8th century Mahayana Buddhist monument found in the hilltops of Java, Indonesia and surrounded by vegetation and volcanoes.
This pyramid dedicated to the Lord Buddha has served as a holy site of pilgrimage for thousands of Buddhists across the world.
To get to the top of the pyramid, pilgrims would need to tread the six square platforms at the bottom and three circular platforms at the top of the structure.
At the top, there are about 500 icons of Buddha.
The lower terraces of the pyramid are also barricaded with about 3,000 sculptures depicting the life of Buddha.
These sculptures are intended to block the pilgrim’s view of the outside world and instead absorb the pilgrim in the life and teachings of Buddha.
Borobudur is believed to have been constructed about 1,200 years ago.
However, it appeared to have been abandoned in the 14th century after the decline of Buddhism in Java and the conversion of many Javanese to Islam.
In 1814, local Javanese were able to advise the country’s British rulers about Borobudur.
Since then, this architectural wonder has undergone renovations and is now classified as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO.
Istiqlal Mosque
Istiqlal Mosque or Independence Mosque is one of the largest mosques in the world and currently the biggest in Southeast Asia.
A national mosque in Indonesia, Istiqlal Mosque was constructed to commemorate the country’s independence and give thanks for the blessings of Islam to the country.
Istiqlal, in fact, means independence in the Arabic language.
As the country’s largest mosque, Istiqlal Mosque can accommodate about 70,000 worshippers at any given time.
Indonesia today is the most populous Muslim country in the world.
The religion was brought to the country by Arab traders over 1,000 years ago.
Mount Semeru and Mount Bromo National Park
The highest mountain in Java at over 3,600 meters high, Mount Semeru regularly spews steam, smoke, ash and stones.
Adventure-seekers who would want to climb this mountain would need permits from government officials supervising the national park and a lot of guts to reach the top of this active volcano.
At the top, climbers can be rewarded with a breathtaking view of the area, sunrise, or sunset, depending on the time of the day.
The nearby Mount Bromo can easily be spotted: its top has been blown off and its crater still belches out sulphuric smoke.
At the top of Mount Bromo, trekkers would note the contrast of the fine gray volcanic sand and the greenery of the vegetation.
Goa Gajah
Once thought to display images of elephants, Goa Gajah or Elephant Cave is a sanctuary that shows frightening images of demons at its facade.
Inside the cave is an ancient bathing site, believed to have been built to ward off demons.
Built in the 9th century, Goa Gajah has served as a sanctuary and has been mentioned in Indonesian literature of 1365.
Pura Ulun Danu Bratan
Serving the spiritual in the mountainous regions in Bali, Indonesia, Pura Ulum Danu Bratan is an important water temple located near the mountains of Bedugul.
Pura Ulum Danu Bratan is part of a water complex along the shores of Danau Bratan.
Downstream the lake can be found other picturesque temples.
Raja Ampat Islands
Possibly the area with the richest marine life, Raja Ampat in West Papua, Indonesia comprises about 1,500 islands.
Raja Ampat forms part of the Coral Triangle formed by Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.
In Raja Ampat, auspicious divers can chance upon as many as 1,300 species of fish, 540 species of coral, and 700 species of mollusks.
Bunaken National Park
Near the heart of the Coral Triangle is the Bunaken National Park in Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Measuring about 891 square kilometers, the Bunaken National Park is said to hold the greatest coral life on earth, with about 400 species of corals.
Divers can chance upon large caves, hanging corals, and crevices, in the park’s more or less 20 diving sites.
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