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West Kalimantan

Lying directly on the equator with many canals crisscross the city and one of Indonesia’s longest rivers, the Kapuas (1,143 km long) divides the town in two, providing an essential and historical communications link. Stone carvings and ceramics can be traced as far back as the 5^th century, but it is the influence of Islam that has had the most impact on this region. West Kalimantan covers an area of over 146,608 sq km, rich in a variety  of minerals and precious stones and remains largely unexplored.

Getting there :
Supadio International Airport, 18 km from Pontianak is easily accessible from Jakarta or Singapore by air. PELNI’s ship sail from Jakarta and Surabaya to Pontianak. Pontianak is easy accessible from Kuching, East Malaysia via Entikong. Coastal areas are mainly swamplands with more than 100 rivers sculpting the flat plains. In the mountainous eastern parts of the province, away from the city and plains, there are many Dayak villages. A large Chinese population, Malays and other Indonesian ethnic groups account for the rest of the inhabitants of the province. West Kalimantan has a tropical climate with the average daily minimum temperature of 22,9° C and maximum 31,5° C, with light rainy season from March-May and the heavy rain from November-January.

Tourism Events

Bumi Khatulistiwa Culture Festival.

The festival is held twice a year to celebrate Pontianak’s position right on the equator.

This festival features traditional West Kalimantan art, tourism and cultural exhibitions,

Traditional sport competition contests and seminar are also held this event on March 2008.

Places of Interest

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South Kalimantan

The Meratus Mountains divide South Kalimantan into two district regions. The southern section of the province is much flatter with large rivers meandering through lowlands to vast mangrove swamps along the coast, that is why South Kalimantan as an exceptionally fertile land. Many villages and settlements build along the Barito River, by the indegeneous majority, the Banjar. Exquisite traditional and commercial handicrafts are all made from local raw materials which include a variety of precious and semi precious stones, gold, silver, brass, iron and wide variety of woods including bamboo and rattan. South Kalimantan is one of the largest wood producers in Indonesia. Extensive forests with wide variety of trees such as ironwood, meranti, pinus and rubber have helped to make the province a unique and rich natural resource. The provincial capital, Banjarmasin, lies a short distance from the delta of Barito River. A lot of business is done on the waterways; Local people build traditional floating houses made of wood or bamboo facing the river, called “lanting”. Floating market flourish selling an enormous variety of goods including a tropical selection of fresh fruit such as Kesturi, a rare aromatic species of mango, durian, rambutan, butter fruit, pineapple, watermelon and banana.

Getting there :
South Kalimantan is well connected with cities all over the Indonesia Archipelago through Syamsuddin Noor Airport, which is about 25 km from Banjarmasin. This busy airport handles DC9’s. South Kalimantan can also be reached by sea at Trisakti and Banjarmasin. For interior travel there are roads, but waterways are the preferred form of travel.

Tourism Events
Mappanretasi (sea offering Ceremony) in Pagatan South Kalimantan is a sea offering ceremony is held on April ’08 in the middle of the sea by a san ro, chief of the Adat. The highlight of the even includes game contest and art performances.

Places of Interest

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East Kalimantan Destination

As a major producer of oil and timber, East Kalimantan is at present the most industrially advanced province of the island and the second largest province in Indonesia. It is also the home of the original inhabitants of Kalimantan, the Orang Gunung or Mountain People. The tribes are collectively called Dayak, although this name is not embraced by many tribes-people themselves, who prefer to be known by separate tribal names such as Iban, Punan and Banuaq. Local tribes traditionally live in the communal longhouses called Lamin or Umaq Daru. They are built on wooden piles, sometimes 3 meters high as protection against wild animals and flooding. The Punan people are nomadic hunter-gatherers, and only use the longhouse at the height of the rainy season. Steeped in tradition, the interior of the longhouse is typically divided into separate family quarters with communal areas connecting each of the family. It is in the communal areas that village meetings are held and ceremonies performed, thereby reinforcing the strong tribal bonds in the face of rapidly advancing 20^th century’s techonology.

Guardian statues are normally placed in front of longhouses to protect them against evil’s spirits who bring disease and bad fortune. The more remote and traditional tribes-people have pierced earlobes, which over the year have become stretched by the weight of heavy gold or brass rings and beautifully elaborate tattoos. Traveling along the extensive Mahakam River system is a fascinating adventure. River boats slide unobtrusively through heavily silt-laden waters, wild orchids drip off trees. Proboscis monkeys signal your arrival to the crocodiles and legendary hornbills. A 5,000-acre Orchid Reservation close to the village of Kersik Luwai cultivates 27 different species of orchild including the very rare “Cologenia Pandura” the Black Orchid.

Getting there:
Balikpapan is the gateway to East Kalimantan; Garuda Indonesia Airlines fly from Kuala Lumpur to Balikpapan via Jakarta. Balikpapan can be reached by flight directly from Jakarta, Manado and Surabaya as well as from Tarakan.

Tourism Events

Erau Festival. Tenggarong Mahakam River, East Kalimantan. Catch a rare glimpse of Dayak and their culture during the Erau festival. The event is held on September 2008 to celebrate Tenggarong. Founding as the capital city of an ancient kingdom several centuries ago.

Places of Interest

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East Java (NEW!! Promo Tour & Travel)

The Majapahit Dynasty, based in and around East Java, began the foundations of an empire that was to dominate the entire Indonesian archipelago, the Malay Peninsula and part of the Philippines for hundreds of years. This was the beginning of profitable trade relations with China, Cambodia, Siam, Burma and Vietnam. As the power in Central Java declined in the 10th century, powerful kingdoms rose in East Java to fill the power vacuum. During the reign of King Erlangga both East Java and Bali enjoyed lucrative trade with the surrounding island, and an artistic and intellectual renaissance. Parts of Mahabarata epic were translated and re-interpreted to conform to an East Javanese philosophy and view of life, and it was from this era that East Java inherited much of its temple art. Today the open-air amphitheater at Pandaan perfomances tell some of the stories of this gloriuos past, set against an impressive backdrop of distant volcanoes, capturing the spirit of the province’s culture and scenery. East Java’s claim to fame in modern history is its vanguard role in the struggle for independence againts colonial forces in 1945. Little of the Majapahit Empire’s former glory still stands in East Java. Nevertheless, East Java has a variety of attractions, ranging from temple sites to unspoiled beaches, stunning volcanoes, extra ordinary highland lakes, resplendent marine parks and fantastic wildlife reserves. The provincial capital, Surabaya is second in size, population, and commerce only to Jakarta. It is also the most industrialized province in the nation with the strong economy based on agriculture (coffee, mangoes and apples), fisheries and oil.

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Bali Explorer (NEW!! Promo Tour & Travel)

Art and culture are strongly bonded to Bali’s unique form of Hinduism called “Hindu Darma”. Classical dance dramas are based on the old Hindu epics of the Ramayana and the Mahabarata, but contain an element of local folklore peculiar to the island. The very soul of Bali is rooted in religion and is expressed in art forms that have een passionately preserved over the centuries. It seems that almost every person is an artist. Whether expressed through beautiful and intricate paintings and dances, extraordinary carvings, superb weaving or even in decorations made for the myriad shrines, the islands is live with art. Regular performances of the popular dances such as the legong kraton, the barong kris and the baris dances, easily found throughout Bali. They usually staged for tourist by the village people. The Kecak is performed at night by torchlight. They have managed to preserve their culture despite over whelming foreign influences brought to the region by an ever-increasing number of tourists. Water sports have naturally gained in popularity and Bali offers superb surfing, windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving and white water rafting.

Tourism Events

• Two of the major festivals are Galungan and Nyepi. There are several festivals on Bali, most involving music, dance, religion and art; all of which are held very close to the hearts of the people.

• Makepung festival takes place in Jembaran on 8-12 August 2008. Basically this event symbolizes a mutual help of farmers carrying ther harvest using carriage that pulled by two buffalos.

• Tanah Lot kites festival on Sept 2008 contestant comes from foreign countries and Bali Surrounding regions.

Places of Interest

Denpasar ; the capital city of Bali, Denpasar has many community temples called “Pura”. The Pura Jagatnatha is dedicated to the Supreme God, Sang Hyang Vidi Wasa. The statue of a turtle and two dragons (prevalent in all temples) signifies the foundation of the world. The Pura Jaganatha Museum offers a fine variety of prehistoric and modern art, and its architectural design is based oil that of palace. The goverment-supervisid “Sanggraha Kriya Hasta” has a wide variety of handicraft and works of art. The “Werdi Budaya” presents a yearly art festival between June and July, with performances, exhibitions and an art contest.

Benoa Harbour ; The main harbour of Bali which is located about 6 km to the south of Denpasar. It caters the needs of local and International sea journey. This harbour has become the home base of different cruises (Bali Hai Cruises, Bounty Cruises, Mabua, Wakalouko etc) towards the eastern islands and international yacht races are frequently organized here.

The Museum of Le Mayeur Kelandis Village established by a Belgium artist, Le Mayeur. It is about 200 meter to the north of Grand Bali Beach Hotel. The main attraction of the museum is painting of Ni Polok, a local Balinese woman Le Mayeur’s wife. Ni Polok was a famous traditional Balinese dance.

Kuta is a popular beach for surfing although currents make it less suitable for swimming. Lifeguards are on constant duty during the day. Kuta offering a beautiful sunset, accommodation ranges from international hotels to home-stays, village abounds with restaurants, shops, dischotheques and other tourist facilities. It is easier to find regular performances of Balinese music and dance in Kuta, staged specially for tourists. Some performances are staged nightly. The village is ideal for meeting and mixing with locals as well as visitors from abroad.

Batubulan ; Driving northeast from Denpasar, stone figures oil the roadside mark the village of Batubulan. Divinities and demons are carved from sandstone for ornaments of houses and temples. Workshops can be visited to watch artists at work.

Batuan ; an old and famous center of the arts, it is now known for its dancing, wood panel carving and paintings.

Celuk ; Northeast of Denpasar, the village of Celuk is noted for its silver and gold works of jewelry in many styles.

Mas ; A village of woodcarvers, many of Bali’s old masters still lives here. Art galleries exhibit some of their best works. Visitors can wonder through the Balinese-style houses to view the carved wooden pillars and the artists instructing apprentices.

Ubud ; The center of Balinese painting, Ubud’s museum “Puri Lukisan” has a permanent collection of modem works of Balinese art dating from the turn of the century. These are several art galleries and homes of famous artists Dutch-born Hans Snel and American Antonio Blanco. Ubud has several small hotels, located in the foothills of the central mountain range and terrace paddy fields, giving it a cool and pleasant climate.

Peliatan is located between Ubud and Mas. It known as the center of traditional music and dance.

Kintamani ; The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan give a view of Lake Batur and the active mt. Batur. The caldera of Batur is 7 miles in diameter and 60 feet deep from Penelokan, a road leads to Kedisan on the shores of the lake where boats can be hired to cross over to Trunyan. This ancient village is inhabited by people who call themselves “Bali Aga” of “original” Balinese, and have maintained many of their old ways until now.

Pura Kahen is Bali’s second largest temple, with three terraced courtyards are connected by steps, and their balustrades are decorated with carvings and statues. A large Banyan tree with a tower shades the lowest and second courtyard, while in the third courtyard several shrines for the gods and ancestors are found.

Klungkung ; The former seat of the Javanese Hindu Kingdom in Bali, from which Balinese royalty draws its bloodline; Klungkung was the oldest kingdom on the island and its “Raja” the most exalted. The Kerta Gosa or Royal Court of Justice, built in the 18th century, is known for its ceiling murals, painted in the traditional wayang style, portraying punishment in hell and the rewards in heaven. The floating pavilion, garden and lotus ponds in this walled-in complex are reminder of the former glory of this kingdom.

Besakih ; Known as the “Mother of Bali Temple”, the sanctuary of Besakih on the slopes of Mt. Agung is the biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples. Over a thousand years old, steps ascend through split gates to the main temples dedicated to the Trinity (Shiva, Brahma and Visnu) are 18 separate sanctuaries belonging to different regencies and caste groups. To the Balinese, a visit to the temple’s sanctuaries is a special pilgrimage. Each has its own anneversary celebration or “Odalan”. The sight of the mountain impressive and during festivals colored inners adds a touch of gaiety.

Bedugul ; The mountain resort of Bedugul, 18 km north of Denpasar, is known for its excellent golf course. Located besides Lake Bratan, it is surrounded by forested hills. A beautiful sight is the “Ulun Danu” temle which sems to rise out of the lake. The area offers good walks. Boats are available for water skiing and parasailing. The Bali Handara Country Club has bungalows for rent and a restaurant.

Tenganan; Protected for centuries from the outside world by its surrounding walls, the village of Tenganan has maintained its ancient pre-Hindu customs through a strong code of non-fraternization with outsiders. Here unique rituals, dances, and gladiator like battles between youths take place. Tenganan is famous for its “double ikat” woven material called gringsing, which is supposed to protect the weather with magic powers.

Sanur offers many good hotels, restaurants, shops and other tourist facilities. It is only a short drive from Denpasar. Public transportation is easily available until night. Offshore reefs protect the beach and make it popular for windsurfing, boating and other water sports.

Tampak Siring ; The temple of Pura Tirta Empul is built around the sacred spring at Tampak Siring. Over 1000 years old, the temple and its two bathing places have been valued by the people because of the spring water’s curative powers. Regular ceremonies are held for purification. Specialities of the area are bone and ivory carvings.

The Nusa Dua tourist resort is part of the Bukit Peninsula in Southern Bali. Some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels are found here. The resort is known for its clean white beaches and clear waters. The surf is gentle along the northern side of the Peninsula, bigger along the south. The most convenient form of transportation to and from Nusa Dua is by taxi.

Goa Gajah (Gajah Cave) dates back to the 11th century and believed to have been built as a monastery. Carvings on the wall show a demon head over the entrance, flanked by two statues. The cave contains a statue of Ganesha. Excavations have uncovered a bathing place with six statues of nymphs holding waterspouts.

Tanah Lot ; One of Bali’s most important sea temples, the temple sanctuary at Tanah Lot is built a top a huge rock surrounded by the sea. Built by one of the last priests that come to Bali from Java in the 16th century, it’s an offering ritual to the guardian spirits of the sea. Poisonous sea snakes found at the base of the rocky island are believed to guard the temple form evil spirits and intruders. The best time to see Tanah Lot is in the late afternoon when the temple is in silhouette.

Enjoy Jakarta (NEW!! Promo Tour & Travel)

The main gateway to Indonesia, it is a contrast of modern western acrhitecture and traditional Indonesia culture. Its rapid growth into a metropolitan city reflects the economic, political, social and industrial development of the nation. In the recent years, Jakarta has expanded its facilities for the visitor which luxury hotels, meeting facilities, world class golf course, fine restaurants, exciting nightlife and shopping centers besides tourist attractions heritages, sea resorts in the Bay of Jakarta, and an extensive beach recreation complex.

Tourism Events

• Indonesian International Travel Fair is an annual exhibition of Indonesia tourism destination, which will be held on September 2008

• International Kite Festival every July includes creative kite competition, stunt kites, photo exhibition and traditional kites display

• Jakarta International Java Jazz Festival is an annual event anticipated by over 1000 famous jazz musicians from Indonesia and abroad on March 2008

• Musical and drama of local artist performed every month in Gedung Kesenian Jakarta and Taman Ismail Marzuki

Places of Interest
Sunda Kelapa the Bustling fish Market “pasar ikan” the visit in early morning. Located in the far north of the city at the mouth of the Ciliwung River. Dutch domination of Jakarta and the rest of Indonesia began from this area, and the remnants of Kasteel Batavia, an old fort and trading post of Dutch East Indies Company can still be seen. Tall Bugis Schooners rom South Sulawesi anchoring there offer one of the finest sights Jakarta has to offer

Museum Gajah (National Museum) is located on the west side of Merdeka square; it offers historical, pre-historical, archaeological and ethnographic aspect of Indonesia through its extensive collection of artifacts and relics which date as far back to the Han, Tan and Ming Dynasties.

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (Indonesia Miniature Park) is a cultural park, which attempts to present the ethnic cultures and traditions in permanent eshibits of traditional architecture native to the 30 provinces. Performances of drama and dances of the various provinces are regularly stage in the pavilions every Sunday Morning.

Ragunan Zoo is situated in the southern part of the city. Indigeous animal such as the Komodo Dragon, Tapir, Java Tiger, Wild Ox and brightly colored birds are given ample room an a lush tropical setting. Open daily from 8.00 am to 6.00 pm

Pasar Burung (Bird Market) is located at jalan Pramuka with its amazing array of colorful, tropical birds including the unique “perkutut” songbird, the pride of the Javanese people. Open daily from 9.00 am

Pulau Seribu (Thousand Island) there is 140 islands scattered accross the Java Sea to the north of Jakarta offers a haven away from the bustle of city life. Golden beaches fringed with coconut palms line the sea, surrounding waters are a paradise for snorkelers and scuba drivers. The island can be reached from Tanjung Priok or Pasar Ikan (Sunda Kelapa) by ferry or by chartered boat. Bungalows, restaurants, diving and sailing facilities are available.

Maritime Museum. Two of the original warehouses from the first trading post of the Dutch East Indies Company in Java now house the Maritime Museum. Exhibits include large models of boats from various islands. The old harbormaster’s tower stands nearby. Open from 8.00 am till 2.00 pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday. On Fridays closed at 11.00 am and on Saturday at 1.00 pm. It closes on Monday.

The Jakarta Hilton Convention Centre (JHCC) measures 6.120 sqm and can accommodate three conferences, and 3-public simultaneously. The main hall has a seating capacity of 3.300 and is enquipped with a giant video wall, and a hi-tech lighting and sound system VIP lounge, board rooms, translation booths, multi-function meeting rooms which can seat 220 people each. The main lobby can utilize as pre-cocktail area of for a coffee break for 3.500 persons. The car pard kan accommodate 10.000 cars.

The Shopper’s Paradise. Hunt some good quality batiks at Sarinah and the selection of shopping outside of the ordinary in Jalan Surabaya. Mangga dua and many ITC (International Trade Centre) offer more than 10.000 kiosks and shops selling everything from fashions, accessories gifts, home appliances, etc at lower prices.

The Textile Museum is an interesting place to see numerous kinds of Indonesian textiles and learn how to make batik.

Fatahillah Museum. The Jakarta Museum of History on Taman Fatahillah Square in the heart of old Batavia is housed in the beautifully restored 18th century Dutch town hall or Stadhius.

The Wayang Musem located on the western side of Taman Fatahillah in “the old town” areas has the finest displays of wayang puppets in Indonesia including puppets from all parts of Indonesia and other part of Southeast Asia as well. The wooden and leather puppets displayed here represent the finest craftsmanship in this particular form of traditional theatre. The museum also shows shortened performances of the wayang kulit leather puppets every Sunday morning.

The National Monument (Monas) is the 137-metre tall table marble obelisk is topped with a flame coated with 35 kgs of gold, and represents the people’s determination to achieve freedom. It is located in front of the Presidential Palace and opens to the public. An elevator carries visitors to the top, offering a bird’s eye view across the city to the sea.

Jakarta Bay City. Ancol is Jakarta’s largest and most popular recreation park. Its extensive range of attractions includes sea and “Sea World” the fresh-water aquariums, swimming pools, an artificial lagoon for fishing and boating, a bowling alley as well as an assortment of nightclubs restaurants, and massage parlors. The complex includes a Marina, “Dufan” Dunia Fantasi (Fantasi World), a golf course, hotels and a 4-dimension theatre. The ‘Pasar Seni’ or art market has a varied collection of Indonesian handicraft, paintings and souvenirs on sale. An open-air theatre features live performances by local artists. Open daily from 2 pm to 9 pm and on Sunday and holiday from 10 am to 9 pm.

Jakarta Tour Package
Offer daily program of 3 days/2 nights visit to some interested and historical places. Driving through the bustling city, pass Merdeka Square, National Monument, Presidential Palace and visit National Museum (close on Monday) that is reputedly to be the finest in the South East Asia. See the world’s most complete collection of Han, Tang, and Ming porcelain. Also visit Sunda Kelapa Harbor where the Portuguese traded with the Hindu Kingdom of Pajajaran in the early 16 th century, Dutch domination of Jakarta old fort and warehouses of the Dutch East India Company can still be seen. Proceed to Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park, which covers an area of 160 hectares displaying the diversity in architecture and custom of each of Indonesia’s 27 different regions. Your guide will lead you among the pavilions illustrating the multifaceted Indonesia culture, visiting several of particular interest. In the museum of Indonesia we will see what is perhaps, the best displayed collection of Indonesia artifacts and handicrafts of the country, including 35 mannequin couples dressed in local wedding costumer

4 D BEIJING MOUSLIM TOUR 7

BEIJING-SHENZHEN-HONGKONG

HARI 01 : JAKARTA – BEIJING à GA 890: 22.50-06.55

Hari ini kita akan berkumpul di Bandara Soekarno-Hatta pada pukul 20.50 untuk memulai perjalanan kita menuju ke kota Beijing

HARI 02 : BEIJING                                                                                      (MS/MM)

Setiba di Beijing anda akan kami antar mengunjungi Lapangan Tian An Men yang merupakan lapangan terbesar di dunia. Forbidden City – Istana terbesar di dunia sisa peninggalan zaman Dinasti Ming & Qing seluas 72.000 m2. Kemudian anda akan bersholat di Masjid Madian setelah itu kita akan mengunjungi Summer Palace yang merupakan Istana musim panas bagi keluarga kerajaan. Malam harinya anda akan kami antar untuk menyaksikan pertunjukan Chinese Acrobatic Show yang spektakuler

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7D BEAUTIFUL CHINA MOUSLIM TOUR 5

BEIJING – SHANGHAI

HARI 01 : JAKARTA – BEIJING à GA 890: 22.50-06.55

Hari ini kita akan berkumpul di Bandara Soekarno-Hatta pada pukul 20.50 untuk memulai perjalanan kita menuju ke kota Beijing

HARI 02 : BEIJING                                                                                     (MS/MM)

Setiba di Beijing anda akan kami antar mengunjungi Summer Palace yang merupakan Istana musim panas bagi keluarga kerajaan. Kemudian anda akan bersholat di Masjid Madian. Malam harinya anda akan kami antar untuk menyaksikan pertunjukan Chinese Acrobatic Show yang spektakuler.

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7D COSMPOLITAN CHINA MOUSLIM TOUR 4

BEIJING-SHANGHAI-SHENZHEN-HONGKONG

HARI 01 : JAKARTA – BEIJING à GA 890: 22.50-06.55

Hari ini kita akan berkumpul di Bandara Soekarno-Hatta pada pukul 20.50 untuk memulai perjalanan kita menuju ke kota Beijing

HARI 02 : BEIJING                                                                                     (MS/MM)

Setiba di Beijing anda akan kami antar mengunjungi Lapangan Tian An Men yang merupakan lapangan terbesar di dunia, Forbidden City – istana terbesar di dunia sisa peninggalan jaman Dinasti Ming & Qing seluas 72.000m2. Kemudian anda akan bersholat di Masjid Madian setelah itu kita akan mengunjungi Summer Palace yang merupakan Istana musim panas bagi keluarga kerajaan. Malam harinya anda akan kami antar untuk menyaksikan pertunjukan Chinese Acrobatic Show yang spektakuler

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