It is a country in South East Asia. It is the largest Island country in the world. There are some other facts also associated with Indonesia.
It is the world’s fourth most populous country along with the most Muslim countries in the world. The recent population calculated was 258 million people in 2015.
The world’s most populous island Java contains more than half of the country’s population. Most of the people speak Indonesian, which is their official language.
The capital and largest city in Indonesia is Jakarta. It covers an Area of 1,904,569 km2. There are different types of religious people found; the Majority are Muslims, and other than Muslims there are few Hindus, Buddhists, and some Protestantism. Indonesians have a motto, “Unity in Diversity”.
Along with this standard information, there are many places to visit in Indonesia for tourists. We have listed some of the best places to visit.
List of Tourists Best Places to Visit in Indonesia
1. Bali
Bali is a province in Indonesia. There are some other islands that are associated with him such as Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan.
In 2014, its population was recorded at 4,225,000. The majority of People living in Bali are Hindu. Bali has been a famous place since 1980 for tourists.
Tourists Enjoy developed arts, including traditional and modern dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metalworking, and music. The International Film Festival is also held here.
2. Jakarta
It is also known as the Special Capital Region of Jakarta. It is the capital and the largest city as well. It is located on the northwest coast of the most populous Island of the world Java.
In 2014 its population was recorded at 10,075,310. Jakarta was also listed as an Alpha Global City in Globalization and World Cities Study Group and Network.
It has shown more growth than Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, and Bangkok. There are many places associated with Jakarta that must be visited during your luxurious trip to Indonesia.
3. Bandung Indonesia
It was Indonesia’s third-largest city by population in 2014. It is also the 2nd largest metropolitan area with 6,965,655 inhabitants at the 2010 census.
The whole town is surrounded by volcanic mountains which add extraordinary beauty to Bandung.
Bandung is a popular destination for many local as well as international visitors for weekend sightseers.
There are many things to do in Bandung such as it is a place of Dutch colonial architecture, there are cheap shops for clothes, food, and fashion products.
Popular places include Tangkuban Perahu volcano crater to the north, the stunning Kawah Putih volcano lake, and Patenggang Lake.
4. Lombok
Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It is also surrounded by many small islands which are named Gili in their local language.
Tourism is the main source of income for this small Island. The main tourist point is Senggigi. Many hotels and shopping areas are reserved for visitors.
Where one can buy things from cheap rates to high prices. There are some other places in Lombok such as Mount Rinjani, Gili Bidara, Gili Lawang, Narmada Park Mayura Park, and Kuta which have plenty of attractions for tourists.
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5. Bintan
It is a small island in the Riau archipelago of Indonesia. It covers an area of 2,402.28 kilometers square.
Some of the main tourist attractions include Penyengat, Tanjung Pinang City, Raja Ali Haji Monument, the Colonial Graveyard, Chinese Pagodas, Banyan Tree Temple, and its many beaches and resorts.
6. Kuta Indonesia
It is a small village in southern Bali, Indonesia. Beach resort makes this place one of the tourist’s top places to visit in Indonesia.
It is known for its sandy beach, varied accommodations, many restaurants, and bars. It is a famous place for Australian visitors for their leisure time; this place is also serving as a cheap place for tourists as well.
7. Komodo Island
It is known for the Komodo dragon, the largest lizard found so far on the earth. It has a surface area of 390 square kilometers, and only a thousand people were living on Komodo Island in 2015.
People in Komodo mostly belong to Islam, but there are some Hindus and Christians. This is a popular destination in Indonesia for diving purposes.
8. Cirebon Indonesia
This place is known for the culture of the Indonesian People, History, and Shopping. It is a port city on the North coast of Indonesia Island Java.
As it is a port city, many visitors are coming from all over the world to have some fun here.
Cirebon culture was described as Java Parisian (coastal) culture, similar to the cultures of Banten, Batavia, Pekalongan, and Semarang.
Famous Arts and crafts include Batik textiles. The Tari Topeng Cirebon, a mask dance, is popular in the City. Some other destinations include Water Parks Sunyaragi and Mosques. Islam is the main religion in the area.
9. Lake Toba
This place is full of entertainment. Most newly married people enjoy their Honeymoon vacations here.
This place also has some Volcanoes, Lakes, mountains, and waterfalls and is the best place for a honeymoon in Indonesia.
Lake Toba is 100 KM long and 30 KM wide and 505 meters deep. This is a site of massive supervolcanic eruptions.
It is the largest known explosive eruption on Earth in the last 25 million years. Some other facts associated with this place are that it is the largest lake in Indonesia and also the Largest Volcanic lake in the world.
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10. Gili Trawangan
This place is famous for snorkeling, backpacking, beaches, turtles, and scuba diving. This place provides much-needed peace and tranquility for tourists seeking comfort.
This place is full of photographic scenes such as Sunset, beaches, and having fun with their family on the boats. Most played games include sardines.
There are lots of hiding places as well. There are many nice restaurants for tourists as well.
11. Raja Ampat Islands
Raja Ampat, meaning ‘Four Kings,’ is a group of islands in Indonesia. There are four big ones: Waigeo, Misool, Salawati, and Batanta, plus many tiny ones.
Imagine tall, green islands, beautiful beaches, and calm lagoons with small round islands that look like mushrooms. All of this is surrounded by stunning turquoise water.
It’s an excellent place for travelers. You can see many different underwater plants and animals, including rare corals.
Important tip: No ATMs are on the island, so bring enough cash for your trip.
