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Jatiluwih Rice Terraces in the heart of Tabanan Regency is the best example of Bali’s outstanding picturesque rice fields. UNESCO appointed this site as one of the World Heritages Sites.
Surakarta, or commonly called Solo, is one of the most famous batik central in Indonesia. Two famous Batik villages in Solo that having long history of Batik, Laweyan Batik Village and Kauman Batik Village offer you a lot to admire.
Andrea Hirata’s Museum of Words (Museum Kata) – Initiated and established by Andrea Hirata, a famous writer born and raised in Belitung, aimed to motivate people through words, by reading literature. Entering the museum, a flashback to the story of iconic movie “Laskar Pelangi” (The Rainbow Troop) and motivational quotes will enlighten its visitors.
Sade traditional village in Rembitan, Central Lombok, is positively the best place to get the vibe of Sasaknese, the indigenous community of Lombok island, West Nusa Tenggara. In fact, 700 Sasaknese residing in the village, all of them are strongly working together to keep the culture and tradition alive.
Ulen Sentalu – a Javanese art and culture museum houses hundreds artefact from royal houses and Kraton (Palace) of Mataram Kingdom’s descendance namely; Yogyakarta, Pakualaman, Surakarta, and Mangkunegaran. The collections illustrate the culture and life of Javanese, especially in the new Mataram kingdom period through a largely feminine standpoint.
Gereja Ayam / Chicken Church – a bizarre structure in the shape of a dove roosting on a forested hill overlooking Borobudur was used to be a creepy place. But now, it is one of popular tourist attraction near the Borobudur Temple in addition to Punthuk Setumbu / Setumbu Hill.
Ratu Boko or Queen Boko (Javanese: Ratu Baka) is an enigmatic archaeological remain site situated on a plateau, around 3 km south of Prambanan temple. Inscriptions and artefacts shows that the site was occupied at least circa 8th and 9th centuries. Artefacts found in Ratu Boko site including statues of Hindu and Buddhist proved that both beliefs live together with tolerance.
Breksi Cliff is formed by the rock mining activity by the local people. In the hands of the local artists, the 20 meters abandoned limestone cliff mining turned into tremendous spot to enjoy art performance, and sunset.
For centuries, Borobodur laid hidden under layers of volcanic ash. The reasons behind the desertion of this magnificent monument still remain a mystery.
Prambanan Temple is said to be the most beautiful Hindu temple in the world. It is the biggest temple complex in Java with three main temples dedicated to the three great Hindu deities; Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma (the symbols of Trimurti in Hindu belief).
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