Sunday, July 1, 2012

Tourism places in West Papua

tourism places in West Papua




This is the right place for you to enjoy the natural beauty and known as the underwater underwater paradise. Has an interesting cultural heritage, scenic sites of ancient paintings on the cliff ledge, or see the attraction of the giant endangered mammals in the surrounding waters.

The name refers to the most western Papua New Guinea. Papua province is also known as Irian Jaya. Geographical boundaries of the province is in the north Pacific Ocean; Seram Sea in the west; Banda Sea in the south, and in the eastern province of Papua.

Administratively, the province of West Papua consists of eight counties and one municipality of the district Fak-fak, Kaimana, Wondama Bay, Bintuni Manokwari, South Sorong, Sorong and Raja Ampat and Sorong municipality. The province has 103 districts, 47 villages and 1153 villages.

West Papua is a province with the capital city of Manokwari, and has many attractions such as the object of Nature Tourism, History, Cultural Tours, Special Interest Tour, Culinary Tourism, Sports, Travel Shopping, of the many objects that West Papua is famous natural attractions Raja Ampat waters, the island Mansinam, Tapurarang Archeological Site, and the Bay of Triton.

The province also has the potential of natural resources that abound including plantations, mining, forest products, and eco-tourism. Pearl and seaweed is a staple item in commerce in Raja Ampat. Meanwhile, South Sorong district is the only producer of a unique traditional woven cloth called timor clothes.

West Papua has the Paradise Bay National Park is located in Wondama Bay District and major natural merupakanwisata in West Papua. Paradise Bay National Park stretches from the eastern peninsula to the northern island Kwatisore Rumberpon with a long coastline of 500 km, reaching 68 200 ha land area, 1.3853 million ha of sea area with details of the 80,000 ha area of ​​12 400 ha of coral reefs and sea.

Surely this is where you should not miss coming to enjoy the beauty of the beaches in marine tourism in Raja Ampat.

In West Papua has also been found by a French expedition team speologi a cave that is claimed as the world's deepest cave. This cave is estimated to reach a depth of 2000 meters. Located in the Mountains Lina, Irameba Village, District Anggi, Manokwari.

Mountainous region of West Papua's natural wealth is still a mystery and beauty that was amazing.


History
Papua region has been visited by traders from all over the world since the beginning of the 17th century. Traders from Europe living in Papua 16th-century to get spices.

Irian Jaya became part of the Dutch East Indies since 1828 that became known as West Irian. This region is still occupied by the Dutch after Indonesia proclaimed its independence in 1945 and Dutch recognition of full sovereignty by 1949. After a long struggle finally province eventually returned to Indonesia in 1969.

Under government regulations No.45 of 1999, which includes the New Guinea region defined as West Irian Jaya and consists of small islands of Papua Province. Since February 7, 2007, officially named the province of West Irian Jaya or West Papua.


Transportation
Entrance to the province through the airport is located in Rendani Manokwari, the capital of Papua.

Batavia Air and Merpati Air flies daily to and from Manokwari through Napier. Upon arrival you can take a taxi from the airport.


Society and Culture
The house is very unique native Papuans. In Papua, traditional houses called honai with roofs made of coarse grass and walls made of wood with no windows. Papua is a traditional musical instrument atowo, drums and fu.

Unique items from Papua is koteka cover male genitalia is made from a dried gourd of water. The size and type of activity koteka bekaitan with the wearer, whether to work or ceremony. Koteka used when working short and long koteka decorations used during traditional ceremonies.

Another interesting aspect of the culture and history of Papua is a mummy, usually only the chiefs or warlords who mummified with traditional materials to glorify the history and religious interests mereka.Ada 3 mummies that we can see in Papua; Aikima in Aikima mummy, mummy Jiwika in Jiwika and mummy Purno in Asologaima. The third mummy was in Wamena.

There are 24 tribes in Papua, which has a different language. Connected with the ethnic Papuan Asmat and Dani. Handicrafts are famous Asmat wood carvings famous beauty to the world.

The province is divided according to tribe who live in an area. The population of each tribe scattered in various areas. For example, Arfak tribes inhabiting the mountainous region of pemukman Manokwari Arfak to Bintuni. Doteri tribe is a group that moved on the island Numfor Wondama settlements in coastal areas. Kelommpok other tribes who live in this area is a tribal Kuri, Simuri, Irarutu, Moscona, Mairasi, Kambouw, Onim, Sekar, Maibrat, Tehit, Imeko, Moi, Tipin, Maya and Biak.


Culinary
Papeda is the typical food of the most famous Papua. Papeda like porridge and most enjoyable hot. How to eat it is to swallow rather than chew it because it directly like glue. Papeda made of sago is made to take a while because the people of Papua have to cut down sago trees first, then cut and collected on the inside and then cooked. Papeda will taste better if eaten with fish sauce, yellow.


Tourist agency
Jalan Merdeka 13, Manokwari, West Papua

Tel / Fax: +62-967-212646

website: http://www.papuabaratprov.go.id/

8 most expensive hotels in Indonesia (part 2)

Amankila, Bali




Amankila, located overlooking the Lombok Strait, with the backdrop of Mount Agung which will give you incredible scenery. Located in Ubud, Bali is one of the most traditional districts, Amankila also offers easy access to rural villages untouched, local crafts and venturing into the royal past in the region. Rates to stay at the Hotel Amankila ranging from U.S. $ 950 or about USD 9 million to U.S. $ 3,100 or Rp 29 million per night.
its Web site: www.amanresorts.com/Amankila



Amanjiwo, Central Java



Located in the heart of the village in Central Java, Amanjiwo give your views directly overlooking Borobudur. Menoreh hills and mountains of Merapi into a beautiful natural setting of this hotel. With a typical Javanese décor, such as bed luxury four pillars, wood, pillows with a touch of classical batik of Yogyakarta and the traditional glass painting, will keep you comfortable for lingering. Rates to stay at this hotel start at U.S. $ 850 or about USD 8 million to U.S. $ 3,000 or USD 28.5 million for the suite room per night.
its Web site: www.amanresorts.com


Viceroy, Bali


Viceroy Bali is a hotel with a relaxed yet exclusive atmosphere and luxury. Located in the unspoiled countryside with beautiful views of the valley. Viceroy Bali is the only hotel in Ubud area with a helipad, which is located a few meters from the reception area. Hotel guests who want to avoid a 45 minute drive from Ngurah Rai International Airport to Ubud can choose helicopters to be delivered directly to the hotel. With a price range of U.S. $ 850 or about USD 8 million to U.S. $ 2,600 or Rp 25 million per night you can enjoy all the amenities of this luxury Viceroy Bali.
 its Web site: www.viceroybali.com



Four Seasons, Jimbaran Bay, Bali


Four Seasons Resort Bali will provide luxury and convenience with a design inspired by traditional Balinese architecture which made it modern, with crafts, antique artifacts and exotic fabrics typical of the island. In addition, each resort offers a direct view to the beautiful Jimbaran Bay, garden, private courtyard, and even your own private pool. Try this sensation of the beauty of Jimbaran, with pay ranging from U.S. $ 680 or about USD 6.4 million to U.S. $ 1,815 or Rp 17 million per night.
its Web site: www.fourseasons.com

Some Popular places in Indonesia

Attractions In Indonesia - There are so many beautiful places you can visit with your partner or family. Objects such as Nature Tourism, Culture, Tourism, History, Culinary Tourism, Religious Tourism or Sports Travel. Attractions in Indonesia is rich in natural beauty which stretches widely across Indonesia, you just need to know what kind of place you want it yng Indonesia has the answer.

In every city in Indonesia there are stunning attractions, but city / tourist attraction place more known or more popular in Indonesia are as follows:

1. Island of Bali


Bali island is one of the most beautiful island in the world. Bali Island is the best resort island between the islands. Lots of tourist objects in Bali have. Such as Kintamani, Kuta Beach, Lake Batur, Goa Gajah, Looks
Siring, Bedugul, Tanah Lot and so on. The island is rich in a very stunning architecture and natural beauty which has also been recognized by the world.

2. Borobudur


Borobudur is the largest Buddhist temple in the world. This temple was built when Samaratungga - king of the dynasty ruling dynasty in Central Java. The temple was listed as one of the seven wonders of the world. Borobudur temple is located in the village of Borobudur, Magelang, Central Java. Borobudur Temple is very large and made of large blocks of stone with a very majestic architecture.

3. Komodo Island


Komodo Island is located in a strait between the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) and Sumbawa in West Nusa Tenggara (NTB). Komodo Island are the largest lizards in the world, the Komodo dragons (Varanuskomodoensis). Komodo is believed to be residual dinosaur ancient animal is still alive. long Komodo dragon can reach 3 meters and the weight can reach 140 kg. On the island of Komodo peariran waters are also included underwater wonders of the world. Komodo waters of the ocean floor is the best in the world, at sea level menyembulnya
dry lands of the mountainous rock. Komodo island is very worthy of inclusion in the list of wonders in Indonesia.

4. Three color lakes Flores


Three color lakes Flores is one of the nine wonders of the world. Three color lakes located in Mount Flores, Flores, NTT. There are three adjacent lakes, but with different colors. The crater lake is Tiwu Ata Polo (red lake), Nua Muri Kooh Fai Tiwu (green lake) and Ata Tiwu Mbupu (blue lake). Lake Flores is the only lake in the world in which the water may change at any time, from red to dark green and then red hearts, dark green to light green, dark brown to blue sky. This natural phenomenon is a miracle.

5. Peak Jayawijaya and Carstenz



Jayawijaya and Carstenz peak is also listed as one of the top seven continents (Seven Summit), which is phenomenal and the target of a mountain climber in the world. Jayawijaya peak is located in the National Park Laurentz, Papua. These peaks covered by eternal snow. Eternal snow on top Jayawijaya is one of three snow fields in the tropics who are in the world. In our country through which the equator is, watch the
snow in Indonesia certainly something that is impossible to be understood. Carstenz Pyramid (4884 masl) is one of the snowy peaks. The highest peak in Southeast Asia and the Pacific is located at the Sudirman Mountain range. This peak is famous not only because of the high, but also because there is a layer of snow on top.

6. Prambanan


Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Southeast Asia. Prambanan temple is located on the border of Central Java and Yogyakarta. This temple was built in about the year 850 AD. The architecture is magnificent and there are temples of both large and small on this Prambanan temple complex. There is also a legend that the temples are only made in a single night by a supernatural power as a condition to marry Bondowoso Jonggrang Loro. But not because of the legend of Prambanan included in this list but because of the greatness of the stunning architecture of the world.

7. Bromo


Mount Bromo is one of five volcanic mountain complex located in the Tengger mountains in the sea of ​​sand. The attraction of this mountain is a volcano is still active. Mount Bromo tourist attraction is a natural phenomenon with a specificity of natural phenomena that are not found anywhere else is a crater in the middle of the crater (in the creater creater) with a stretch of sand sea that surrounds it.

8. Toraja



South Sulawesi Toraja lies. Tanah Toraja is unique, especially in terms of burial. The bodies were not buried, but placed in the caves in the rock. The bodies are accompanied by statues that depict the deceased. Here there are graves in the rock. One form of burial is
tombs made of stone at the top of the cliff at a height of the rock. According to animism Aluk To Dolo among Tana Toraja, the higher the place he put the bodies are growing quickly
meet his spirit to God or heaven.

9. Krakatau



The eruption of Mount Krakatoa never shake the earth. The volcano had erupted on August 26, 1883. The explosion is very powerful and also generate a tsunami that killed about 36,000 people. Krakatau eruption voice to be heard in Alice Springs, Australia and the island of Rodrigues near Africa. Mount Krakatau in the Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra. Even the dust is said to outer space. Although Krakatoa was not as dangerous as it used to be (hopefully) but its history is one of the wonders of nature itself.

10. Lake Toba


Perhaps many do not know that Lake Toba was once a volcano. The lake is located in the crater of the world's largest super. Mount Toba eruption is estimated at 73 thousand years ago. The eruption was recorded as the largest volcano eruptions affect climate around the world.