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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

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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West Nusa Tenggara

The Wallace Line, named after 19th century naturalist, Alfred Russell Wallace, marks a point of transition between the flora and fauna of Western and Eastern Indonesia and and acts as the Western boundary of West Nusa Tenggara, which includes the islands of Lombok and Sumbawa. The northern part of the island is mountainous and lush with tall trees and shrubs. The south, on the other hands is arid and covered by savannas. Large Asian mammals are absent and replaced instead by marsupials, lizards, cockatoos and parrots. The difference becomes more pronounced as one move further east, where dry seasons are more prolonged and corn and sago are the staple food, instead of rice. At around the time Islam first came to these islands in the 16th century; four Hindu Kingdoms co-existed in apparent peace in what is now West Nusa Tenggara. Lombok experienced strong Balinese influences, but has retained a unique identity. The indigenous people of Lombok, the Sasaks, are predominantly Moslem and have strong, distinguished tradition, as do the people of neighboring Sumbawa. Soft, white sand, virgin beaches are typical in Lombok. Famous for its ikat hand-woven textiles, the island has exceptional charm and is relatively undiscovered, except for the town of Senggigi, which is becoming a major resort area.

Getting there :
Regular shuttle flights from Bali and Surabaya as well as ferries, provide excellent transportation links between the islands of the the province as well as the rest of the country.

Tourism Events

Bau Nyale Putri Mandalika
Is an event which held once a year during a full-moon February at Kuta Beach on Lombok island is full of colorful sea worms, called “Nyale”. People flock to the beach to catch the Nyale and indulge in a night of merry-making. It is linked to a popular folktale of a beautiful princess, Putri Mandalika, who willingly sacrificed herself by jumping into the sea and promising to return in the form of the Nyale once in year.

International Surfing Competition.
An international competition held on July 2008 at Hu’u beach, Dompu which is considered as one of the best surfing areas in the world. This event is continuation of the one held in Nias and includes a variety of Traditional art performance.

Places of Interest

Mataram and Cakranegara.

Mataram is the capital of the province, which has in the past decades joined with Ampenan, the port, and Cakranegara to become the province’s biggest urban complex. At the beginning of the 18th century, Mataram was the residence of the crown prince of Karang Asem, a Kingdom in Southern Bali. The ruler had his seat in Cakranegara. Lombok biggest Balinese temple is the Pura Meru in Cakranegara; Anak Agung Made Karang built it in 1720. Dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Shiva, Brahma and Vishnu, it has three courtyards. Three pagoda-like places of worship stand in a line from north to south in the innermost courtyard. The one on the north is dedicated to Vishnu and has a roof with nine tiers. The central one is dedicated to Shiva with 11 tiers on its roof and the southernmost one is for Brahma with a roof of seven tiers. Nearby is Taman Mayura. Once part of the royal palace, it has an artificial lake set in the middle of a park. A raised path leads from the side of the pond to a pavilion built in the middle of the lake. In former days justice was meted out and religious rituals were performed in this open-sided pavilion.

Pura Lingsar ; This may be the only Hindu shrine in the world were both Hindus and Moslems come to worship. About 7 kilometers West of Narmada, it was built 1714 and rebuilt in 1878 to symbolize harmony and unity between the Hindu Balinese and Moslem Sasak population of the area, especially those who adhere to Lombok’s unique Wektu Telu School of Islam. The Balinese temple is built built 1714 and rebuilt in 1878 to symbolize harmony and unity between the Hindu Balinese and Moslem Sasak population of the area, especially those who adhere to Lombok’s unique Wektu Telu School of Islam. The Balinese temple is built built 1714 and rebuilt in 1878 to symbolize harmony and unity between the Hindu Balinese and Moslem Sasak population of the area, especially those who adhere to Lombok’s unique Wektu Telu School of Islam. The Balinese temple is built on higher ground, behing the Moslem section of the compound. In the lower yard is a spring near which pilgrims stage a mock battle between Hindus and Moslems, hurling rice cakes at each other.

Sukarare. This is a traditional weaving center village is located in the south of Cakranegara. Lombok is known for its brightly patterned songket cloth. The techniques, patterns and motifs have been handed down through the generations.

Sengkol, Pujut and Rambitian.
Time seems to have frozen in these three village in Southern Lombok on the road from the capital to Kuta Beach. All the houses and barns are built in the age-old traditional style, and life continues daily here as it has for centuries.

Batu Bolong Beach. Located 9 km from downtown Mataram, this beach has a huge rock with a hole in it. A Hindu temple lies on top overlooking the Lombok Straits to Majestic Mount Agung of Bali. After sunbathing, relaxing and frolicking on this beautiful beachfront, stay till the end of the day to watch one of the most stunning sunsets you have ever seen when the sun slowly begins to disappear behind Mount Agung.

The Mayura Park is all that remains of the Karang Asam Kingdom of Bali, who’s King A.A. Ngurah, structure called Balai Kambang, which one functioned as a legal court of Justice and a hall for important meetings. Curiously, its architecture shows both Hindu and Islamic influences, adorned with stone statues in the form of a Moslem hajji.

Kuta Beach also known as Putri Nyale Beach. On the south coast of central Lombok, it is one of the most scenic mid unspoilt. From Kuta to Tanjung Aan (Cape Aan) is 5 km away, stretches an unbroken expanse of clean white sand lapped by waves of the Indian Ocean. Kuta is safe for bathing and swimming. Further to the west are the surfer and windsurfer’s beaches. Each year, on the 19th day of the 10th month of the Sasak lunar calendar, Kuta Beach is the site of great festivals. Fishermen sail out to sea while young men and women gather along the beach to join in the merrymaking, tease each other and perhaps meet to build a more lasting relationship

Gili Air, Gili Meno and Gili Trawangan. Gili, in Sasak Language means, “Island”. These three island are clustered together just off the northwest coast of Lombok. Coral gardens abound in clear waters around the island. Gili Air, the nearest island can be reached in 10 to 15 minutes by outrigger boat from Bangsal Harbor.

Mount Rinjani a 3,276-meter active volcano is one of the tallest mountains of Indonesia. In the basin of the volcano’s huge caldera lies the sickle shaped Crater Lake, Segara Anakan, surrounded by steep walls. The mountain is popular with hikers. Sembalun Bumbung and Sembalun Lawang are two traditional Sasak villages on the slopes of Rinjani.

Mount Tambora, Sumbawa, not active at present, the 2,820-meter Tambora is notorious for its savage eruption on April 5 – July 15, 1815. Falling debris, hot gases and lava streams killed more than 12,000 people. Some 44,000 more perished of hunger in the aftermath of the explosion. The top, now on immense caldera, has two distinctly colored lakes. From the rim of the crater, the breathtaking view over the rest of the island of Lombok rising out of the sea.

Sape, Sumbawa. Shipwrights still make sailboats the traditional way in this port town on Sumbawa’s east coast. Sape is a convenient point of departure for trips to Komodo island across the strait, home of the prehistoric Komodo lizard.

Hu’u Beach, Dompu Regency.
This gorgeous white sand beach is one of Indonesia’s surfing Mecca’s and located at 37 km from Dompu. An international competition held July in here, considered as one of the best surfing areas in the world.

Pura Agung Gunung Sari.
This great temple on a hill at Gunung Sari, about four kilometers from Mataram was the site of the infamous Puputan battle, fought on November 22, 1894, between Lombok’s last Balinese ruler, Anak Agung Nengan and followers, and the Dutch troops under General Van der Vetter’s command.

Narmada Park ; 11 km from the East of Mataram, was built in 1727 by King Anak Agung Gede Ngurah Karang Asem as both pleasure garden and place to worship Shiva. Its big pool is said to represent Segara Anakan, the Crater Lake on the volcano Rinjani, where they used to make offerings by throwing valuables into the water. As the king became too old to make the pilgrimage up the 3,276-meter high mountain, he had Narmada constructed to represent the mountains and the lake. Near the pond is a place of worship and a spring whose water is believed to give dedicated pilgrims eternal youth.

Senggigi Beach. In North of Bangsal, this beach is one of the most scenic and popular beaches on the island of Lombok. Snorkeling and good accommodation are available.

West Nusa Tenggara Tour Package

Day 1 / Tour / Hotel
Arrive at Selaparang airport, meeting service and transfer to your hotel. Lunch at local restaurant and proceed with a half-day tour visiting Pura Meru, Mayura, Narmada and Lingsar. Transfer to the hotel for overnight.

Day 2 Hotel / Gili Air / Hotel
After breakfast continue with a tour to Gili Air, the wonder of the sea. Lunch box is included. Return to the hotel for overnight.

Day 3 Sasak Tour
After breakfast, tour to the southern part of central Lombok that includes visits to Sukarare the weaving village, Sengkol & Rambitan the Sasak traditional villages, the Kuta beach of Lombok, Penunjak the pottery village. Lunch box is included. Dinner and overnight at Hotel.

Day 4 Hotel / Airport
Following breakfast at hotel, at the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

East Nusa Tenggara

The province consist of over 550 islands, but it’s dominated by the three main islands : Flores, Sumba and Timor. The arid landscape of Eastern and Southeastern Nusa Tenggara is the result of hot, dry winds blasting in form the Australian continent. In fact, in many coastal areas not a drop of rain falls during the most of the year. Flores is a Portuguese name which means “flower” and ideally described the beauty to be found here. These long island between Sumbawa and Timo is crowded with volcanoes and mountains, dividing it into several regions with district languages and traditions. Predominantly Catholic and heavily influenced by the Portuguese, there are many examples of a strong European cultural heritage, like the Easter procession held in Larantuka and the royal regalia of the former king in Maumere. Formerly known as Sandalwood island, Sumba is now famous for its horses and it superb style for ikat clothe. West Sumba is famous for its enormous megalithic tombs and traditional thatched and peaked huts raised on stilts. Timor is the principal island in the province in terms of population and it is here that the provincial capital of Kupang is located.

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The Batik Touch of Danar Hadi

Batik, traditional fabric of Indonesia is one of an increasing interest in materials that have been handmade. In the meantime UNESCO has decided Batik as a Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity since October 2nd 2009. During your stay in Indonesia, take advantage of your time here to learn more about the fascinating world of batik. Have a batik dress or men’s business shirt made for you by a seamstress or tailor. Visit batik factories in Jogjakarta and Solo to see for yourself how the intricate process is conducted or ask questions of batik artisans giving demonstrations in stores such as Sarinah or Pasaraya in Jakarta. You will come away with sense of wonder over the time, effort and patience put into the creation of each batik cloth. You too may soon grow to love the distinctive waxy smell of batik and your batik acquisitions will provide many memories of your stay in Indonesia. Your support of the batik industry will also ensure that this art form grows to even greater peaks.

To know more about Batik Indonesia, you can take an opportunity to visiting a historical places such as nDalem Wuryoningratan and the museum of ancient batik of Danar Hadi and also you can see the process to make Batik in traditional way. You will get a chance to learn and practice how to make “Batik Tulis” by yourselves with an instructor to assist you or visiting workshop batik and get an explanation about the history of Batik and its development. After that you can buy and shopping high quality batik at Batik Danar Hadi show room while enjoy some traditional food around there like Pecel nDeso, Nasi Liwet, and Cabuk Rambak.

If you need to visit another places in Yogyakarta and Solo, you can take another package with more longer duration, visiting another historical places in town. For example in Solo you will go to Kasunanan Palace or Keraton Surakarta which was built by Pakubuwono II at 1745 and see the process of making ‘Gamelan’ one of traditional music instrument in Java. In Yogyakarta we provide a pocket which will take you to the Keraton Kesultanan Yogyakarta which was built by Sri Sultan Hamengkubuwono I at 1755 and after that we take a long trip to Borobudur Temple, one of seven miracle in the world and another famous temples like Mendut, Prambanan and Pawon. We also going to Kota Gede, the centre of silver industrial. In other package to Wonosobo, we have an opportunity to transit at Ambarawa to visit the Museum of Train and get an explanation of train history and its development in Indonesia. You can also buy souvenirs at Malioboro while enjoy some traditional foods with Yogyakarta atmosphere.

You can get all of them only on our Heritage Tour of “House of Danar Hadi” with a various destination that we offered to you as follow :

a. Half Day Tour duration of 4 hours

b. Full Day Tour A duration of 8 hours

c. Full Day Tour B duration of 8 hours

d. Royal Heritage Tour I duration of 3 days/2 nights at Solo

e. Royal Heritage Tour Solo-Yogya duration of 4 days/3 nights

f. Royal Heritage Tour Solo-Dieng-Yogya duration of 4 days/3 nights

g. Royal Heritage Tour Solo-Losari-Yogya duration of 4 days/3 nights

If you need more detail information please feel free to contact us.

Passion of Banten

Banten, once a powerful maritime capital rivaling the vast Javanese Mataram Empire, is today a fishing village with an illustrious past. The Capital City of Banten Province is Serang. Old Banten is one of the well known historical objects, only 10 km from the town of Serang. In this site, we can find a lot of remains of Islamic. Banten Kingdom which was founded between 16 and 18 century. This is the coastal area where the Dutch formerly landed to trade. Banten has few relics to show of its past grandeur, however, there are the ruins of powerful Moslem kingdoms such as the palaces of Surrosowan and Kaibon, the grand mosque of Mesjid Agung Banten (1599) and a Dutch fortress and an old Chinese temple. Old Banten is the city which was the capital of the Republic of Indonesia.

Tourism Events

Debus, a combination af traditional martial art performance and body invulnerability Gembrug-the opening act with drum percussion and Beluk Strident hysterical soung when it began to reach heavy level of performance and Pencak-single or pairs of traditional martial art performance.

Places of Interest

Baduy Traditional Society. In the area of 5.101 hectares consisting of two parts: inner and outer Baduy tribes. Live in harmony with nature avoid modern life. It is located at Lebak Regency

Keraton Surosowan (The Palace of Surosowan) was built during the reign of Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin (1525-1552). Most of buildings were partly totally damaged. What remains is only the wall of the fortress cycling the ruin of the monument. According to the old maps it is known that in the past a ditch as a guard surrounded the complexes of the palace. It was said that in the past small ship was able to sail along the ditch or along the canal to the open sea.

Tasikardi at Margasana village, Kramatwatu district is a part of archeological complex of Old Banten. Its width is approximately 5 hectares and in the center of the lake there is a square formed “island”. During the period of the Kingdom of Banten, Tasikardi used irrigate the rice fields and as a water treatment system in Surosowan Palace.

Speelwijk Fortress is located at Kampung Pamarican, around at Banten Gulf. In the past it was used as the fortress of the Sultanate of Banten before the Dutch penetrated to and occupied Banten.

Ujung Kulon National Park is one of World Natural Conservation as UNESCO declared. Observe the natural tropical forest; found the rare single horn rhino, the grazing area of buffaloes peacock and specific animals completed by beautiful islands around. There is a bus each day from Labuan to Taman Jaya, which is on the edge of the Ujung Kulon national park. There are simple cabins can be hired and ranger can then take you on a walk into the park. It takes about six hours to reach a camping site. Food is not readily available so take some with you from Matahari in Labuan Boats from and of the west.

Taman Jaya where the wood carving community, located nearby Ujung Kulon National Park.

Pulau Dua / Pulau Burung (bird island) is a natural bird conservation area for bird watching located about 3 miles from the northern of Karangantu Harbor. It can be reached by motorized pats or sailboats in 15 minutes. From April to August the island is visited by thousand of bird coming from the continent of Africa, Asia and Australia to lay and hatch their eggs. Soon after the young birds become mature, they will return to their original places. At least 50 kinds of birds and generally those are fishering birds that only to fly far distance such as herons, ducks, teals, fowis and other be able to lay 2-4 eggs and stayed together in Pulau Dua of 8 hectares land.

The Tower of Bojong built in 1885 the Dutch, it is 75,7 meter in height and it is an eighteen-story house light in Anyer Kidul. This area is an historical place. It is very well known for its 1000 km Daendels Post Road from Anyer to Panarukan (East Java) in 1811.

Karang Bolong Beach is located 50 km from Serang town or 140 km from Jakarta, on Karang Bolong Street. Karang Bolong biach is the beach recreation area where there is a big rock with its hole in the center, facing the open sea.

The Hot Spring of Batu Kuwung its heat reaches 70-80 Fahrenheit degrees. The hot water is iodized but it doesn’t contain any sulfur.

Mount Krakatau is located at Sunda Strait. This vulcano is very well known all over the world because its eruption in 1883 shocked the world and had caused a big disaster. The eruption of Krakatau was so powerful and its sound was heard in Australia and Colombo. The new volcano began emerged to surface in 1928. In 1951 geologist recorded that the height of Mount Anak Krakatau was just above 72 m dpl, but right now it’s already reached a heightof more than 200 m.

Rangkasbitung in Lebak Regency is a center of souvenirs made of Opal (Batu Kali Maya) and Onyx.

Bumi Jaya in Serang Regency produces various kinds of export quality potteries.

Shopping Center. Unleash the sense of discovery and experience some of the Indonesia’s most sophisticated shopping malls in Tangerang and Cilegon

Golf Courses. There are 11 golf courses and 1 driving range all around Banten with luxurious facilities, including 18 holes and first class accommodation.

Pulau Umang white sandy beach over looking the crystal clear sea water, located 183 km about 4 hours driving by car and 5 min by boat from Jakarta, there is a resort and spa facilities to relax and living in nature with magnificent view of Krakatau and the Ujung Kulon National Park

Mesjid Agung Banten, this complex consists of a mosque monument having graveyards along its left and right sides, the monument of Tiyamah, a tower and graveyard located in the north side.

Keraton Kaibon (the Palace of Kaibon) it is located at the village of Kroya on the bank of the road of old Banten, approximately 7 km from the town of Serang or 1 km from Surosowan Palace. The name Kaibon was derived from the word Kai-ibuan namely Ratu Asiah taking over his son’s position, Sultan Rafiudin who was just 5 months old to lead the reign.