Shindu beach in the village of Shindu

03.22 Indonesian No Comments

Shindu beach - Even his name is so familiar bekum: Shindu Coast, but this beach has an exotic panorama of not less than the other beaches in Bali. Both foreign and domestic tourists seem to have many people know the existence and the beautiful panorama of this beach, so they are many who come here to enjoy the soft white sand and the waves are. Shindu coast apparently have the same coastline of Sanur beach. Many of those who come here to enjoy a variety of menu offerings of food and drinks are served in most of the coast. 

Various tourist activities on the beach include: swimming, fishing, sunbathing, or relaxing on the soft white sands while watching the other tourists. The beach is then called the Coast Shindu because the area is located in the village so as to facilitate recall Shindu and called the Coast disebutlah Shindu. The beach is very clean as well maintained Banjar happenings locally and around the hotel staff worked together to clean up the beach the beach on a regular basis. So many tourists are welcome and at home to linger on the beach Shindu. Facility located on this beach Art shop, mini market, hotel and restaurant, café, spa, rental motor boats and adequate parking area. Sindhu beach community about this used to be a fisherman, but as the development of tourism as more tourists come, many are turning to professional traders and employees.

Location

- Shindu beach in the village of Shindu, approximately 15 km from the city of Denpasar, Bali Province, Indonesia

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Palasari Church Christian Places of Worship

03.11 Indonesian No Comments

Palasari church - Was founded to be a place of worship of Christians who live or come toBali. His name is the Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, or better known as a short course: Palasari Church. This church has some uniqueness, especially in terms of architecture and buildings that are decades old. So not surprisingly, not only local tourists are waiting here, but also many foreign tourists who visit here. Palasari church is located since the 1940s, in which a man named Father Simon Buis Pala opened a forest which was then named the Palasari (now called the Old Palasari)

This is where Father Simon built a village which has a village Dorf Mode cultured Bali but still undeniably strong Catholic. Then, in 1955, a hill in the area leveled and built a strong church, which has a blend of Dutch architecture and bali. Then even this church named the Church and officiated by Pastor Palasari Simon Bois. And the priest is then introduced Catholicism to the people of Bali extensively for the first time. The uniqueness of this church is a building that blends gereka ghotik with Balinese architecture. Although the church was already aged quite dusk, but the conditions and circumstances within the building still looks well groomed. At the entrance gate there is such an unusual monument in general are in a Balinese temple or housing in general. Church of the page Palasari many pine trees with a bookmark that there is a little chapel carved Balinese carvings

Location

- Palasari church can be found in Hamlet Palasari, Ekasari Village, District Melaya, Jembrana, Bali, Indonesia.

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Dieng Plateau - Beauty Magic island of Java

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Dieng's name comes from Sanskrit is in meaning place, and hyang, which means thecreator god. Overall Dieng bersemayamnya can be interpreted as a place of the gods. While the locals often mean that the Dieng derived from the word edi which means beautiful in the Java language, and Aeng meaning strange. In other words Dieng is abeautiful place but it has many peculiarities.

Located at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, Dieng community should be grateful for the abundant wealth of the land granted to those who are beautiful and exotic. Arjuna temple complex which is the oldest Hindu temple in Java is still standing upright in the middle of whipping time and weather, be evidence of cultural heritage of extraordinary richness. Although some parts of the temple began to wear out with age, but the worship of Lord Shiva temple built in 809 AD is still standing strong to give the feel of peace in the midst of the natural silence of the mountains. The extreme cold weather for a region located in the tropics has led to the lifestyle and unique style of dress of the inhabitants.

Temperatures during the day between 15-20 degrees Celsius while at night ranged from 10 degrees celcius. In July and August temperatures can reach 0 degrees Celsius during the day and -10 degrees Celsius at night. This cold air is cool and actually utilized by the residents to maximize their farms. Abundant land they turn into the fields to plant various vegetables and fruits. Their primary commodities are potatoes and cabbage. Carica, papaya Dieng, transformed into delicious meals that always hunted as a by-the typical Dieng. Purwaceng, one type of grass that grows wild, is processed into a nutritious drink typical Dieng to increase male virility.

Speaking about the culinary specialties other Dieng must be tested is tempe kemul delicious and the noodles are already legendary ongklok Wonosobo. Lo Dieng is an active volcanic area and can be regarded as a giant volcano. Plains formed by a volcanic crater that has died. Shape of the crater is clearly visible from the ground surrounded by a cluster of surrounding mountains. But although this volcano has been dead for centuries, some volcanic craters still active until now. Among these are Sikidang Crater, which is always moving and jumping up and down the place like "deer" or deer. The uniqueness of the formation process of producing an exotic landscape and is second to none. The color of the lake reflects the colors green, blue and purple and thecharm of a beautiful sunrise from the summit of Mount Sikunir are places that shouldnot pass up.

As a land trust as a place bersemayamnya the gods, mythical aura and myth still believed by many native Dieng. One is the phenomenon of child dreads. For some reason many children in this area suddenly turned into a dreadlocked. They are originally born in a normal state like most children, sudden high fever and grow dreadlocks on hishead. Most citizens believe that the child dreads are descendants of the ancestral founder pepunden or Dieng. They should then cut the hair through a procession ruwatangimbalnya, after a request by the child's parents met. When parents fail to comply, then the dreads will grow again despite having cut many times. From Yogyakarta to Dieng (Wonosobo) Dieng is located approximately 116 km from Yogyakarta. To get to the Dieng Plateau, you can use a personal car or rental car directly to the Dieng with the distance of approximately 3.5 hours.

For those of you who choose public transport, bus and travel are available to take you to reach Wonosobo. After that we proceed with a micro bus Dieng aim for about 1 hour. The natural scenery of green mountains along the way will accompany you and eliminate the anxiety will ramp that meanders endlessly. The cost of travel from Yogyakarta to Dieng (Wonosobo): Yogyakarta Travel - Wonosobo: Rp. 40.000, - Minibus Wonosobo - Dieng: Rp. 8,000, -

Description: Data obtained from a trip in October 2010. These data are not always updated and it is possible prices may change at any time.

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Borobudur Temple

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Borobudur Temple - is very famous archaeological buildings, not only among Buddhists but also around the world. Borobudur was built by Dynasty dynasty in the 8th century.Not much is known about the early days, but clearly involve workers in huge numbers to carve out 60,000 cubic meters of volcanic rock.Engraved on the walls of the Borobudur Buddhist reliefs containing a 6 km! It is touted as the ensemble of Buddhist reliefs of the largest and most comprehensive in theworld, unparalleled in the art, each scene is a masterpiece of the whole (http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/592). In addition to the teachings of Buddha, Borobudur reliefs also record the progress of the Java community at the time.

One of the reliefs depict the form of boats used the sailors from Java to sail to the African continent in the 8th century, long before the Portuguese sailors do. On the initiative of Philip Beale of England, in 2003 carried out the reconstruction to build a replica of the ship on which relief is thenused to sail along The Cinnamon Route from Java island to the continent of Africa. The ship is now known as Borobudur Ship and Museum Ship Samudraraksa stored within the temple complex of Borobudur. Near Borobudur temple there are two others, namely Mendut and Pawon. The third temple was built in the same period and is located in a straight line. Mendut known for having a large Buddha statues and reliefs that contains animal stories / fables. Pawon located between Mendut and Borobudur.

Vast expanse of paddy fields stretching down to the foot hills Menoreh reaffirmed nickname on the land of Java Dwipa these temples. Venturing down the road which divides the area persawaan and fields using a bicycle or horse cart tour be the right choice. While enjoying the fresh air typical of rural areas, witnessed the process of making various household appliances made of clay (pottery) as well as learn directly from Village residents Klipoh will be a pleasant travel experience. After that the journey can be continued with a stop at the ancient joglo antique nan over the age of a century in the hamlet Jowahan. Warm hospitality and distinctive greeting villagerswill welcome. If you want a more exotic adventure and challenge, ride an elephant around the Borobudur temple complex, or climb Mount Dagi is located west of the temple to be an interesting choice of activities to do.

Still less challenging? What about the elephant safari (safari ride an elephant) and the surrounding rural areas along the river Sileng? Guaranteed ride an elephant safari experience will be memorable and unforgettable moments. Another thing that must be done during a visit to see Borobudur Borobudur is Borobudur Sunrise and Sunset. Dawn and dusk are the best time to witness the splendor and serenity of the temple because there are no souvenir traders and disrupt traffic. Rowof stupas, relief, and the hall of the temple that has been exposed to light orange and gold will leave a deep impression on the mind. Besides watching the sun rising from the moment of the Borobudur Temple, Bukit Punthuk Setumbu also the location of the right to enjoy the silhouette of the Borobudur temple in the middle stretch of mist and dim morning light. The streets and eating are two things that can not be separated because it feels incomplete if visiting Borobudur but there is no culinary taste.

Tongseng Mushrooms in Jl. Balaputeradewa dinner can be an option. If you do not like mushrooms, there are other options that Mr. Noodle Shop Parno. Although located in the alley, Mr. Noodle Shop Parno quite popular because of their pleasures. For "dessert" to close the tour of this incredible, top row Suroloyo located in the hills Menoreh be a place worth visiting. From a height of 1019 m above sea level, the Borobudur Temple looks tiny mountain is surrounded by four strong and mighty, Sindoro, Cleft, Merapi, and Merbabu.

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