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The Makassar Trans Studio World Theme Park is actually the biggest indoor theme park in the world. Your question is maybe why this indoor theme park is built in Makassar? As we know that Makassar is not that big compared to cities in Java. Well, her is the answer: it marks the country's attempt to spread its growth across thus huge archipelago. Indonesia is not only Java, Jakarta, or Bali. Hehe… Today, Makassar is the largest city in eastern Indonesia. It has been a long time for this city to serve as the eastern gateway to the eastern part of Indonesia. Trans Studio Resort is the area of integrated tourism in Makassar, Indonesia. This theme park was built of 12,7 hectares with investment of more than IDR 1 trillion. Equipped with many facilities in the shopping center which includes the Trans Walk and Rodeo Drive, and Studio Trans, Trans Hotel, and the office of Bank Mega. Trans Studio building is built around 22,000 m² with 20 meters high which is the largest indoor amus...

Indonesia is known with its beautiful beaches. The beaches are not only beautiful but also great for surfers. Some Indonesia’s beaches have already known among surfers. Today, I’d like to post about Tanjung Setia beach . Haven’t heard about it? Tanjung Setia Beach is located in Desa Tanjung Setia, Kecamatan Pesisir Selatan, Kabupaten Lampung Barat, Lampung province, Indonesia. It is about 52 km from Liwa, the capital of Lampung Barat. You can go there from Bandar Lampung. Well, it is not a short trip, as you have to go for 273 km. You can easily find it, as the beach is not far from the main road. Tanjung Setia beach has already known by surfers from US, UK, and other European surfers. They got the information about this beach from former visitors and also websites made by surfers. Those surfers are usually stay for a week or two weeks here. What can you do in Tanjung Setia? Well, if you are a surfer, of course you come to Tanjung Setia to surf. On a certain months, there are ...

Malang Tempo Doeloe VI 2011 is going to be held on this May 19-22, 2011. The Inggil Foundation is still managing this greatest annual cultural event this year. Despite of the cracks in the Dewan Kesenian Malang (The Malang’s Arts Council) recently. This year the Malang Tempo Doeloe VI taking “Discovery Heritage” as the theme. It offers an opportunity to know more about the richness of Malang’s cultural heritages. There are some activities that you can join during the festival, such as cultural tour, study group, workshop, arts performance, and traditional markets where you can find many traditional food and crafts. They are all offered to make visitors come closer to Malang’s culture, people, history, and arts that live harmoniously in Malang.

Malioboro street in Yogyakarta is still considered as the most favorable place to visit in Yogyakarta. Malioboro is so famous as the place in Yogyakarta where you can buy cheap gifts from Yogyakarta. But that is only one reason why people love to go to Malioboro. There are other things that make Malioboro so interesting to visitors. Here you can see the Office of Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta’s Government, Benteng Vredeburg Museum, and the Gedung Agung. On every holidays and week ends, Malioboro is crowded with people from other cities who love to spend their free time in Yogyakarta. They feel like they are not yet visiting Yogyakarta when they haven’t visit Malioboro. It is so easy to get to Malioboro. It is located at the center of the city, that’s why you can get there from almost every place in Yogyakarta with ease. There are many city transportation vehicles to choose. Beside that you can find the Tourism Information Center to give you information and direction to go to every...

After ten years of conflict in Maluku, the tourism sector in Saparua , Central Maluku, Maluku, slowly evolves to something greater than before. The small island covering an area of ​​247 square kilometers is not only offering natural charm, but also traces of historical arrival of Europeans in the archipelago. Saparua, which is about 50 miles from Ambon, the capital of Maluku, can be reached by speedboat for just an hour from Tulehu , a port in Central Maluku, Ambon Island. Saparua has a population of 36,698 local inhabitant. Along with two other islands nearby Haruku and Nusa Laut , Moluccas tour had been a favorite, before the riots in 1999. Chairman of the Maluku Travel Agents Association, Tony Tomasoa, said that before 1999, Saparua competed with Banda Saparua island - other tourist icons in the spice islands of Maluku as tourism destinations. Two of these sites have always been a reference for tourists who spend their vacation in the Moluccas. Saparua, surrounded by the Banda Sea...

I bet you know Bali very well. What about West Nusa Tenggara? Do you know there are many places you can visit? Well, some Indonesian Travel Agents include one or two days spent in Lombok in their Bali travel package. Some tourism destinations have been well known among domestic and foreign tourists. But, in general, those tourists only know the Senggigi beach, and those three Gilis – Gili Trawangan, Meno, and Air (Water). But of course, West Nusa Tenggara has many other places to visit. There are 10 beautiful places to visit. The West Nusa Tenggara local government commits to do whatever it takes to develop those great tourism spots. Here they are: Mataram Metro. This spot is developed to be the central of culinary and cultural tourism spot in Mataram. Senggigi Beach and the three Gilis (Gili Trawangan, Meno, and Air). The local government wants to develop these spots as MICE Center (Meeting, Incentive, Convention, Exhibition) Rinjani National Park. Tano Corrid...

Aula SKODAM V Brawijaya is a building on the northwest of Alun-alun Malang . It is actually belonged to KODAM V Brawijaya. The building itself is now often rented by the owner to hold wedding party, workshop, seminar, and exhibition. Aula SKODAM V Brawijaya has a very strategic place. It is located at the very heart of Malang . You can go there using almost any available public transportation. It is also comfortable to reach it by foot. The Alun-alun Malang in front of the Aula itself has been one of the most visited tourism spot in Malang. If you stay at Tugu Hotel Malang , probably you can see it from your window. Or if you visit Malang by train, I bet you will pass it once you step out side the Malang Kota Baru train station .

Komodo National Park is located in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia . Covering an area of 173.300 hectares, one of most famous Indonesia National Park is an ancient endemic wildlife habitat for Komodo Dragon (Varanus komodonensis) . This National Park was established since 1980. Eleven years later UNESCO accepted KNP as world heritage sites and biosphere reserves. The Komodo National Park was the only representative of Indonesia among 28 finalists in the new seven wonders of the world. A few days ago, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism provided an opportunity to dozens of Indonesian and foreign journalists to explore the beauty of the Komodo National Park.   It took about 90 minutes to go to the park from Jakarta via Denpasar, Bali, continued from Denpasar to Labuan Bajo , West Manggarai , using a smaller plane for about 60 minutes. From Labuan Bajo , the trip then continued by a boat. You can rent a boat from a local residents in Labuan Bajo Port with the price...

Beside Coban Rondo waterfall, Malang also has many other famous waterfalls. One of them is Coban Pelangi waterfall . Compared to Coban Rondo , the Coban Pelangi will give you a different experience. It is very natural. Beside the concrete bridge about 100 meters from the waterfall, you’ll find no other ‘modern’ thing. Need to hideaway from your daily routine? This is a great place, since your cell phone will not receive any signal to receive any calls or sms. You’ll be totally separated from your ‘world’ and get yourself into your very nature situation. There will be only you and the earth. How to go to Coban Pelangi from Malang ? There are some alternatives you can take to get there. First, is using cheap public vehicle. People call it ‘mikrolet.’ But be careful with the rate, once the driver knows that you are a foreigner you’ll have to pay more expensive than the regular rate. Beside that, I don’t think it is safe enough for you to use it. Ask your local guide to get you he...

I’m now living in Pakis, Malang . Before December 6th,2009, I lived in Sawojajar, with my wife’s family. It is really a shame that I don’t know Wendit . It is only about 3 kilometers from my new home. My first impression is that the pool is not as great as what people said. But that is only my first impression. The fast is: it is really a great place to visit. If you already in Malang, don’t let this nice place left unvisited. Despite of the dirty ground, you will find that Wendit is very natural. Bird’s singing, green trees, and funny monkeys. Monkeys? Yes, monkey has been the icon of Wendit. They are funny, but yet you have to be a little bit careful with them. They have been accustomed to deal with human, that’s why they seem to be very annoying. It is said that the monkey can not be taken home as a pet. Some said that those monkey were cursed or something. The pool itself is regarded as a mystic pool. According to the local folk tale, the pool offers mystical power to those wh...

Brawijaya Museum is one of the most modern and well cared Indonesian museum in Malang . It is located at the southern end of Ijen Boulevard . The Brawijaya Museum was built on May 04th, 1968 by Kolonel Pur. Dr. Soewondo. It was named as “ CITTA UTTHAPANA CAKRA ”, means Spirit Fire Spreader. This museum has 6825 m2 area space that is divided into two main areas. The show room and office room. This museum houses momentous, weapons, documents, photographs, battle plans and other stuffs related to Malang history. There is a “Tank” which was used in the Battle of Surabaya on November 10th, 1945. It is one of the most well known Brawijaya Museum's collection and it is placed in front of the museum . There is also an antiaircraft defense weapon that was confiscated by “BKR” on September 1945 from Japanese soldier. We can see the symbol of The Brawijaya Museum in the behind of the building. It is the Deathly Railway which carried 100 Indonesian civil army, from Bondowoso to Sura...

If we explore Malang Regency, we will find much beauty hidden. Many of them are hidden and left unknown. But I believe that anyone would agree that the region has an exceptional natural charm. Take a look at the Sumber Ringin bathhouse. Located in the Tumpang village, in the district of Wringin Songo, Malang Regency. It is a virgin, untouched, exotic place as anyone could wish. If only the virgin dressed up .… If you are passing the Malangsuko village, district of Malang Regency Tumpang, there's nothing wrong if you go over to this bathing house. To find the location is not easy, because there is no large sign on the highway to go here. There is only a sign taped to the walls of the house residents. From the highway, it takes about 10 minutes to reach the location of this Sumber Ringin Bathing House. If you want to enjoy the natural scenery along the way, you can rent a wagon. There are many verdant garden plants. Unfortunately the access road to the location of the bathhouse...

Singosari temple, also known as Kendedes temple, was founded in honor to King Kertanegara , the last king of Singosari dynasty who died in 1292 AD. It was erected in 1300 AD at the same time when the ritual Sradha took place. In the vicinity of the temple there are two gigantic statue called Dwarapala, believed to be the entrance guards to the palace. This temple has saved the historical story that always remember by Malang public. However, Singosari temple is a symbol of the existence of Malang regency from years ago. As the other East Java's temple, Singosari temple is formed from red bricks and arranged in cone building, called temple. This temple also has beautiful relief that describe the great of Singosari Kingdom years ago. Share this post : Technorati Tags: Malang , Temple , Singosari Temple , Archeological source: www.eastjava.com

It seems like the Malang Pemkot quite success to keep Jalan Ijen on its shape after the Malang Tempo Doeloe big exhibition. Here we can see that the grass has been well treated. Two days ago, this street was so crowded that made the park a little bit messy.

Malang has many monuments. Some are pretty big and located in the center of the city. Some are too small to notice. Some are taken cared of appropriately. Some are just left abandoned. Do this thing also happen in another city? This Malang’s Lotus Monument is located on Jl. Ijen, just in front of Brawijaya Museum. On the east, the is the Malang Public Library. Maybe because it is located on the very heart of Malang then this Lotus Monument is well treated.

The plan to make the Malang’s Post Office on Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan into a mall has been estimated. For the feasibility test must go through, including whether it is profitable for the company. This is explained by Subkhan, the head of Malang’s Post Office to some journalists on Wednesday (6 / 5). Subkhan does not claim to know the details yet. As we can see, Kepanjen’s Post Office has been doing the BOT (Build Operate transfer). BOT will make more income to the Post Office. BOT is a system where developer build the area in a period of time. Kepanjen’s Post Office’s BOT will run for 25 years and then returned to the post office. The location of Malang Post Office, which is in the heart of very strategic spot of Malang make this office very interesting to the developers. The fact is, there already have been established four malls around the Alun-Alun Merdeka. First, Sarinah Plaza and Alun-alun Mal. Then along Jl. Agus Salim have at least three Plazas, the Mitra Pasaraya, G...

For anyone who has ever lived in Malang, Gereja Ijen must has a special place in their heart. Gereja Ijen is the Cathedral of Malang Diocese. I do hope that these photos will help you to call your past. These photos were taken from inside the Church. As one of my friend were having the marriage blessing. Unfortunately, the camera didn’t catch enough light, as you can see, some of the photos are blurred, and have too much noise on the grey area. But I believe that these poor photos are enough to pull the trigger of your memories. Technorati Tags: Gereja Ijen , Malang Diocese Cathedral Photos

Ramayana Malang is one of plaza you can find in Malang. Malang Kabupaten’s alun-alun is surrounded by some Plazas. Sarinah Plaza is on the north, Ramayana is on the north east, and on the south east you’ll find Mitra 1 Plaza, Gajahmada Plaza, and Malang Plaza. I don’t really know why there are so many plazas on that small spot. I think 2 or 3 big stores is enough. Moreover, the plazas are not specialized to sell something, compared to THR in Surabaya, which is focused on cell phones and computers. But when I see the crowd inside those plazas, especially in Saturday nights, Sundays, and other holidays, I have no doubt that Malang’s people need more places to shop, hehe …. I’m not that shopaholic. It is really a hard time for me to accompany friends or relatives who want to go shopping in those plazas. Traditional market is more interesting. So, maybe that’s why I can not understand why Malang’s people need more than 5 plazas. Technorati Tags: Malang , Photos , Ramayana Plaza