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3 Nov 2010

Curug Sembilan, Bengkulu (The Nine-Level Of Waterfall)

This tourist attraction located in the village of Padang Jaya, with the distance about 120 km from Airport Fatmawati, City of Bengkulu, Indonesia.
For tourists who want to enjoy the natural beauty around him.

This places, is located in the protected forest area is natural, ideal visited by tourists and nature lovers happy adventure in the wild. In the forest area around the waterfall, he said, there are many rare flora and fauna.

Level Nine waterfall is still one of mainstay attractions of North Bengkulu, Bengkulu province are much visited by tourists, both domestic and foreign. Sightseeing became one of the favorites of the tourists who visited Bengkulu, because of the unique and its uniqueness. From the name alone has a unique waterfall waterfall which has nine levels where each level to form its own waterfall is the one who became uniqueness of a waterfall iniyang not owned by another waterfall.

District Kerinci, Kerinci Mountain

Lake Kerinci which covers tens of hectares of cool air, each year become the location of the Community Care of Lake Kerinci Festival who has become an annual tourist calendar.
In the festival's various interesting tourist attractions and activities held in an effort to attract tourists to visit the Kerinci regency which is about 400 km from the city of Jambi's.
Lake Kerinci look so beautiful. In addition to its location at the foot of Mount King, this lake is located in two districts, namely the Lake District and District Round Lake Kerinci, Kerinci Regency.

Kerinci Lake has an area 4200 ha with a depth of 110 m and is situated at an altitude of 783 m above sea level. The lake holds many species of fish. Semah fish is kind of the most popular and also the endemic fish species. Besides the beautiful scenery, interaction with the community around the lake also present the impression for visitors, like the fishermen who catch fish by using traditional tools such as tangguk fishing rods, nets, nets, and fish trap. If lucky, when fishermen landed, visitors can buy fresh fish below the market price.
 In addition to the Lake Kerinci, there are other interesting tourist sites in the area:
- Regional Pesanggarahan, where we can see the view from the top of Lake Kerinci.
- Cape Hatta, Bung Hatta place to enjoy panoramic views of Lake Kerinci and plant trees there.
- House Laheik, a typical house in the village of Kerinci Seleman.
- Dolmen Stone Sacred Mosques King and Middle Island in Middle Island Village.
- All around the lake Kerinci there are also a number of carved stone megaliths alleged human heritage.

2 Nov 2010

Weh Island - Indonesia Corner


Weh Island, Sabang there are coral reefs, both hard corals and soft corals of all types, shapes and colors, all of which form a cluster of interesting reef to be enjoyed, among other areas of coral reefs with names lupas, rock deer, rock crackers.



In addition to coral reefs, Taman Wisata Alam Laut Pulau Weh, Sabang can find the kinds of reef fish such as Angel fish, fish Tropet, Dunsel fish, fish Sergeon, Grope fish, Parrot fish and others. These fish are around Weh Island Marine TWA and some are endemic in this region. In addition, many found the kinds of economic value such as tuna fish, Kakap, Grouper, Parrot, Banana-Pisangan and others.

Nature tourism activities that can be done in Weh Island is TWA Sea tourist activities such as surfing, boat, swimming, fishing, and diving under the water to enjoy nature with the diversity of coral reefs and reef fish are beautiful.

The Mentawai Island, Surfing to go..


The Mentawai Islands, roughly 100 km off of the west coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. They consist of 4 main islands with many smaller islands scattered throughout. From north to south, the main islands are Siberut, Sipora, North Pagi, and South Pagi.

There are four large Mentawai islands and many smaller islands scattered throughout. The most northerly is Siberut which contains an amazing area of world class in a five mile radius. Also to the North there are the Tellos Islands and the island of Nias.
 

These islands block most swells from reaching the mainland on Sumatra, but they offer some of the most perfect surf in the world. Access to the islands is by sea only with regular ferries to the main trading ports, but by far the best way to access the surf is by charter boat.

 
The Mentawais is the ultimate surf trip. The Mentawais are located some 130 km off the west coast of West Sumatra and the island chain offers some of the best surf to be found anywhere in the world.
The Mentawais receive large swells between the months of May and October with waves ranging up to fifteen feet. When the swells are large there is often the opportunity to surf smaller breaks. There are swells year round and always good waves to be found for all skill levels, from pro to amateur.
There is also good fishing, diving, and trekking.

Indonesia is one of the most consistent surf destinations in the world. The Mentawai islands block most swells from reaching the mainland on Sumatra, but they offer some of the most perfect surf in the world.

Lake Toba and Samosir Island

Samosir is a popular tourist destination due to the fantastic vistas it offers. The tourist resorts are concentrated in the Tuktuk area. The island is the centre of the Batak culture and many of this people’s artifacts remain on the island.


Samosir, is a large volcanic island in Lake Toba. Lake Toba is located in the north of the island of Sumatra in Indonesia.

The lake and island were formed after the eruption of a super volcano some 75 000 years ago. The island was originally connected to the surrounding caldera wall by a small isthmus, which was cut through to aid navigation.









At 630km², Samosir is also notable as being the largest island within an island, and the fourth largest lake island in the world.
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