Holidays are the most eagerly awaited moment for many people. After a long time working or studying, vacation time is an opportunity to unwind and enjoy time with family or friends.
Indonesia is a country rich in tourist destinations suitable for holidays. The following are 5 recommended holiday destinations in Indonesia.
1. Yogyakarta
Malioboro Street, Yogyakarta (unsplash.com/Farhan Abas)Yogyakarta is one of the favorite tourist destinations in Indonesia, including for holidays. This city offers a variety of interesting tourist destinations, ranging from cultural, historical and natural tourism.
Yogyakarta has many destinations that can be visited, such as the Yogyakarta Palace, Taman Sari Tourism Village, Jalan Malioboro, and Prambanan Temple. Yogyakarta also has many interesting historical destinations, such as Borobudur Temple, Mendut Temple, and Pawon Temple.
Apart from cultural and historical tourism, Yogyakarta also offers various beautiful natural tourist destinations, such as Mount Merapi, Mount Merbabu, and Parangtritis Beach.
2. Unfortunate
Jodipan Colorful Village, Malang (unsplash.com/Rewardy Fahmi)Malang is a city located in East Java. This city has many beautiful natural tourist attractions, such as Mount Bromo, Mount Semeru, and Balekambang Beach.
You can visit Batu Night Spectacular (BNS), a night entertainment park that offers a variety of rides and attractions and the Jodipan Colorful Village which is a feast for the eyes. Apart from that, you can also hunt for culinary hits such as Masculin Feminin, as well as legendary ones such as Depot Hok Lay and Warung Sate Gebug.
3. Dieng
Mount Prau, Dieng (unsplash.com/Andri Hermawan)Dieng is a plateau located in Central Java. This plateau has beautiful natural views, so it is suitable for those of you who like natural tourism in the mountains.
You can climb Mount Sindoro, Mount Prau, Mount Sumbing and see natural phenomena in the Sikidang Crater. You can also visit the Dieng Kulon Tourism Village, a village 2,093 meters above sea level which offers various kinds of cultural and culinary tourism.
4. Bali
Tanah Lot, Bali (unsplash.com/Nick Fewings)It’s no secret that Bali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. This island has many interesting tourist attractions, ranging from natural, cultural, to culinary tourism.
For those of you who like natural tourism, you can visit Kuta Beach, Nusa Dua Beach, or Seminyak Beach. If you like cultural tourism, you can visit Besakih Temple, Tanah Lot Temple, or Ulun Danu Bratan Temple.
Apart from that, for those of you who are culinary lovers, you can try various restaurants that sell various kinds of typical Balinese food, such as Nasi Ayam Kedewatan Ibu Mangku, Warung Mak Beng, and Bebek Tepi Sawah.
5. Maumere
Maumere (unsplash.com/Nicolas Stevan)Maumere, one of the cities in East Nusa Tenggara, is a year-end holiday destination that is worth visiting. Maumere is famous for its natural beauty, such as Waipare Beach, Waiara Beach, Kelimutu Lake and Kelimutu National Park.
You can also learn about the culture and history of Maumere by taking part in various activities, such as learning about Flores art and culture, learning to make handicrafts, or taking a course in cooking typical Flores food.
6. Jakarta
Kuningan, Jakarta (unsplash.com/Nick Fewings)Who says holidays have to be in nature? In Jakarta, there are many interesting tourist attractions to visit, ranging from historical, cultural, to modern tourism.
You can visit the National Museum, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII), the Wayang Museum, the Jakarta Arts Building, and the Istiqlal Mosque if you like historical and cultural tourism. If you want to go on holiday while shopping, you can visit big malls, such as Plaza Indonesia, Grand Indonesia, or Senayan City.
Holidays are a special moment. There are many locations you can visit in Indonesia with all the beauty and uniqueness they have to offer.
Don’t forget to prepare a thorough vacation plan, transportation tickets and lodging, etc budget sufficient. So, which city are you going on holiday to?
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