Mountain Batur.
This active volcano in Bali, Indonesia, is located at the centre of two calderas. Mount Batur, which last erupted in 2000, is located one and a half hours from Ubud by car and is a popular hiking spot. It’s recommended to make the hour-long climb in the early hours so you can reach the peak in time for sunrise. Its visibility may be limited during the rainy season in December and March. Don’t forget to explore Batur’s steaming crater rims and lava fields, or join a tour to enjoy a relaxing soak in a hot spring near Lake Batur.
Uluwatu Temple.
Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu) is one of six key temples believed to be Bali's spiritual pillar. It is renowned for its magnificent location, perched on top of a steep cliff approximately 70 metres above sea level. This temple also shares the splendid sunset backdrops with Tanah Lot Temple, another important sea temple located on the island's western shores.
Tirta Empul Temple.
Built in the 10th century, the Tirta Empul temple is a Hindu Balinese water temple considered by the community. Worshippers participate in ancient cleansing rituals here, and visitors are welcome to join. Nestled in the lush Balinese countryside, amid rice terraces and coffee plantations, the Vishnu-dedicated Hindu complex fills with devotees on full moon nights, when it takes on even greater significance for them. You might watch a ceremonial dance performance, too. For fewer crowds, visit early in the morning. After entering, you can rent a sarong for a small donation to wear during the ritual.
Borobudur Temple.
Borobudur Temple Compounds.
This is a Buddhist temple, started in the 8th and 9th centuries, and is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with three circular platforms, and, at the top, a monumental stupa. The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine raw reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 m2. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. The monument was restored in the 1970s by UNESCO.
Kelingking Beach.
Kelingking Beach is the crown jewel of Nusa Penida and one of the most photographed beaches in the world. Famous for its dramatic rex-shaped cliff, this breathtaking viewpoint offers jaw-dropping panoramas of turquoise waters and untouched white sand far below.
Adventurous travellers can hike down the steep trail to reach the secluded beach, where towering cliffs and crashing waves create a surreal, Jurassic-like atmosphere. Whether you hike to the bottom or enjoy the view from the top, Kelingking Beach is a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Bali Zoo.
Bali's first and only zoological park is a wondrous place where you can learn the behaviour of over 500 rare and exotic animals in a lush, tropical environment. A park where you can participate in fascinating animal adventure activities, some of which are unique experiences of their kind in Indonesia.
Tanah Lot Temple/Beraban.
It is one of Bali's most iconic landmarks, famed for its unique offshore setting and sunset backdrops. An ancient Hindu shrine perched on top of an outcrop amidst constantly crashing waves.
Tegalalang Rice Terrace.
Tegalalang Rice Terrace comprises a series of cascading rice fields. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the area is especially popular during sunrise and sunset. Take your time to explore the terraces, visit the nearby Bali Pulina plantation, and have a go on the mountain-edge swings. To see the fields at their greenest, visit in March, August, or September. They're green in December and February, but they're slippery due to the rainy season. The rice terrace is commonly visited as part of a tour of Ubud, which includes interesting places such as the Monkey Forest, Tegenungan Waterfall, and Tirta Empul Temple.
Waterbom Bali.
Exciting water slides slice through 3.8 hectares of landscaped tropical parks, providing hours of fun and entertainment for the young and young at heart! World-class slides and rides are built and maintained to strict international safety standards. The advanced salt chlorination technique is soft on the environment and on your skin. The ultimate escape to relaxation or thrills. Whatever satisfies the soul most! A globally acclaimed waterpark that guarantees a day of fun.
Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary.
Interact with long-tailed macaques in their natural habitat in the peaceful ambience of Bali’s lush forests. The Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary is home to over 1,200 monkeys. As you walk alongside them, you can also check out all the elaborate temples in the area. While guides are always on watch, keep an eye on your belongings and avoid bringing both food and water bottles along. The sanctuary is open daily, and an entrance fee is required. You may be interested in combining your visit to the sanctuary with other attractions in Ubud, including the rice terraces and ancient landmarks.
Sekumpul Waterfall.
Sitting 18km southeast of Singaraja, some six or seven separate waterfalls – all fed by upland streams – pour up to 80m over cliffs in a verdant bamboo-forested valley. From the car park, it's a hilly 45-minute, 1km walk through the tiny Sekumpul village, where trees of clove, cacao, jackfruit, mangosteen, and more lead the way to steep stairs. Trails wind through the valley from one cascade to the other, and it's easy to while the day away in their splendour.
Kebun Raya.
At the heart of Bogor are the fabulous botanical gardens, known as the Kebun Raya; the city’s green lung covers 87 hectares. Everyone loves the Orchid House with its exotic and delicate blooms, but there are more than 15,000 species of plants here, including 400 different kinds of palm (don't miss the footstool palm, which tops out at an impressive 25m). There are lots of graceful pandan trees and some huge agave and cacti in the Mexican section.
Komodo National Park.
Established in 1980, this national park is one of Indonesia's – if not the world's greatest natural treasures. Within its 1817 sq km area are Komodo, Rinca, and Padar Islands, as well as smaller islands and a rich marine ecosystem that affords divers unforgettable underwater adventures. Those who spot ora, snorkel, or climb to Padar's peak are equally spoilt. On Komodo, where the hiking is superb, treks range from flat 3km strolls to steep 10km hikes over peaks. And into deep valleys. On Rinca, the terrain is scarcely less impressive, and walks of between 500m and 4km are offered.
Museum Pusaka Nias.
This superb museum, housed inside several traditional-style buildings, provides an in-depth introduction to the indigenous culture of Nias. The displays run the gamut from jewellery worn by noblemen, weapons, crocodile-hide battle armour, and traditional fishing and hunting equipment to headhunting sculptures and paraphernalia, wood carvings used in ancestor worship, ceremonial drums, nifolasara (boat-like) coffins with dragon heads, and microliths (anthropomorphic stone figures found on top of megaliths throughout Pulau Nias). One room features beautiful scale models of traditional houses.
Spider Web Rice Fields.
The great local site is 20km west of Ruteng near Cara Kampung. The legendary Spider Web Rice Fields are vast creations shaped as implied, which is also the shape of Manggarai roofs that fairly divide property between families. For the best view, stop at the small pavilion, pay 30,000Rp, and ascend a dirt path to the main viewing ridge.
Fort Marlborough.
Set on a hill overlooking the Indian Ocean, the star-shaped Benteng Marlborough, a former British fort, became the seat of British power in Bengkulu after 1719, when it replaced nearby Fort York. Despite its sturdy defences, the fort was attacked and overrun twice – once by a local rebellion just after its completion in 1719, and then by the French in 1760. It was also used by the Dutch, Japanese, and Indonesian military.
I have just cut the list short, but there are more tourist attractions in the country. If you're thinking about where to spend your next summer holiday, Indonesia should be your next destination. And you will realise that Indonesia is truly Asia. Please share this site with both your friends and groups. In the comment section, please mention your country, and we shall write about it next time.
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