Attractions in Indonesia

Taman Sari Water Castle

The site of a former royal garden of the Sultanate of Yogyakarta.

Sukuh Temple

A 15th-century Javanese-Hindu temple that is notable for its distinctive pyramid shape and explicit fertility-themed reliefs.

Maimun Palace

The royal palace of the Sultanate of Deli in Medan, North Sumatra.

Jakarta Cathedral

A Roman Catholic cathedral in Jakarta, standing right across from the Istiqlal Mosque, a symbol of religious harmony.

Barelang Bridge

A chain of six bridges connecting the islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang, serving as an iconic landmark of the region.

Ampera Bridge

A vertical-lift bridge in Palembang, South Sumatra, which connects the two sides of Musi River.

Jam Gadang

A clock tower and landmark for the city of Bukittinggi, West Sumatra.

Sam Poo Kong Temple

The oldest Chinese temple in Semarang, Central Java, dedicated to the Chinese explorer Admiral Zheng He.

Magelang

A city in Central Java known as the gateway to the majestic Borobudur Temple and its surrounding volcanoes.

Suramadu Bridge

A cable-stayed bridge connecting Surabaya on Java with the island of Madura.

Tana Toraja

A cultural highland famous for its unique funeral rituals and traditional boat-shaped Tongkonan houses.

Palace of the Sultan of Sumenep

A well-preserved palace (kraton) on Madura Island, showcasing the rich history of the Sumenep Sultanate.

An-Nur Great Mosque

A grand mosque in Pekanbaru, Riau, known for its architecture that resembles the Taj Mahal.

Bukit Kasih

A hill in North Sulawesi that serves as a spiritual center for religious harmony, hosting places of worship for five different religions.

Surabaya Heroes Monument

A monument commemorating the Battle of Surabaya, one of the most important battles of the Indonesian National Revolution.

Monumen Yogya Kembali

A monument in Yogyakarta commemorating the return of the Indonesian government to Yogyakarta after the Dutch occupation.

National Monument (Monas)

A 132 m (433 ft) tower in the center of Merdeka Square, symbolizing the fight for Indonesian independence.

Bajra Sandhi Monument

A monument in Denpasar, Bali, dedicated to the struggles of the Balinese people throughout history.

Nature

Lake

Lake Maninjau

A large crater lake in West Sumatra, famous for its scenic beauty and the 44 hairpin turns (Kelok 44) road that descends to it.

Bali Bird Park

A tourist park in Bali that houses nearly 1000 birds of 250 different species in a lush, tropical enclosure.

Bogor Botanical Gardens

A vast tropical botanical garden located in the center of Bogor, home to thousands of plant species.

Cibodas Botanical Gardens

A botanical garden located near Mount Gede, specializing in subtropical and mountain flora.

Lake

Lake Sentani

A large, beautiful lake near Jayapura, Papua, known for its islands, stilt villages, and rich culture.

Bali Butterfly Park

A small but charming park that is home to hundreds of butterflies from all over Indonesia.

coast

Pink Beach, Komodo

One of only a handful of pink beaches in the world, its color derived from microscopic organisms producing red pigment.

coast

South Coast of Java

The coast of Java facing the Indian Ocean, known for its rugged beauty, high waves, and mystical legends.

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Mbeliling Forest Coast

A coastal region on Flores island where lush mountain forests meet pristine beaches and the Indian Ocean.

Mount Merapi

One of Indonesia's most active and dangerous volcanoes, located between Central Java and Yogyakarta.

Müller Mountains

A rugged and remote mountain range in the center of Borneo, serving as a watershed for many of the island's major rivers.

Mount Semeru

The highest volcano on the island of Java, also known as Mahameru (The Great Mountain).

Mount Rinjani

An active volcano on the island of Lombok, the second highest volcano in Indonesia.

Mount Tambora

An active volcano on Sumbawa island, whose catastrophic 1815 eruption caused the 'Year Without a Summer'.

river

Kapuas River

The longest river in Indonesia, flowing through West Kalimantan province.

More highlights

valley

Alas Valley

A valley in Aceh, carved by the Alas River, known for its white-water rafting opportunities and its location beside the Gunung Leuser National Park.

Mount Gede Pangrango National Park

A popular national park in West Java, encompassing the twin volcanoes Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango.

Tanjung Puting National Park

A national park in Central Kalimantan, world-famous for its orangutan conservation programs and the opportunity to see them in their natural habitat.

agriculture

Munduk Clove Plantations

The mountain village of Munduk in North Bali is surrounded by plantations growing cloves, coffee, and other spices, giving the air a fragrant scent.

kid-friendly

Sea World Ancol

A large marine aquarium in the Ancol Dreamland complex in Jakarta, showcasing a variety of marine life from Indonesia and around the world.

kid-friendly

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah

A cultural park in East Jakarta showcasing Indonesia's diversity in miniature, with pavilions for each province and various museums.

Lake Sentarum National Park

A unique wetland of seasonal lakes and swamp forests in West Kalimantan, renowned for its enormous fish diversity.

Way Kambas National Park

A national park in Lampung, Sumatra, dedicated to the conservation of the Sumatran elephant.

agriculture

Jatiluwih Rice Fields

A broad expanse of rice terraces in Bali, showcasing the traditional 'Subak' irrigation system, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

kid-friendly

Lembang Floating Market

A man-made tourist attraction near Bandung where vendors sell traditional food and snacks from boats on a lake.

Karimunjawa National Park

An archipelago of 27 islands in the Java Sea, known for its pristine white sandy beaches, clear waters, and coral reefs.

plateau

Dieng Plateau

A marshy plateau that forms the caldera of a prehistoric volcano, known for its ancient Hindu temples and volcanic lakes.

wildlife-area

Tangkoko Nature Reserve

A nature reserve in North Sulawesi, famous for its high concentration of tarsiers, the world's smallest primates.

energy

Paiton Power Station

A large coal-fired power station complex in East Java, supplying a significant portion of the electricity for Java and Bali.

valley

Harau Valley

A scenic valley in West Sumatra, surrounded by steep granite cliffs and lush rice fields, featuring several waterfalls.

desert

Tengger Caldera Desert

A unique desert landscape of volcanic sand, known as the 'Sea of Sand', located within the ancient Tengger caldera.

Ujung Kulon National Park

A UNESCO World Heritage Site on the western tip of Java, the last refuge for the critically endangered Javan rhinoceros.