Why visit Indonesia?

Question

Could you give me 5 or more reasons to visit Indonesia?
Are there some big festivals I could attend?
What attractions or cultural activities are there to see?

Answer 1

1. Perched on a hill to the west of Yogyakarta is Borobudur, probably the largest Buddhist sanctuary in the world, which contains more than 5km (3 miles) of relief carvings.
2. Sumatra is the second-largest island in Indonesia, straddling the Equator, with a volcanic mountain range, hot springs, unexplored jungle and vast plantations. Mount Loeser Reserve, Bengkulu and Gedung Wani organise supervised safaris enabling visitors to see tigers, elephants, tapirs and rhinos at close hand. Lake Toba, once a volcanic crater, is 900m (3000ft) above sea level and has an inhabited island in the middle.
3. The landscape of Bali, 'Island of the Gods', is made up of volcanic mountains, lakes and rivers, terraced ricefields, giant banyans and palm groves and, on the coast, bays ringed with white sandy beaches.
4. The capital city of Jakarta retains much from the colonial Dutch and British periods, with many fine colonial-style buildings and the recently restored 'old quarter'. The National Monument towers 140m (450ft) above the Merdeka Square and is crowned with a 'flame' plated in pure gold.
5. Unofficially known as 'Orchid Island', Sulawesi is a land of high mountains, misty valleys and lakes. In the south is Bantimurung Nature Reserve which has thousands of exotic butterflies. The island has geysers and hot springs, the most celebrated of which are at Makule, Karumengan, Lahendong, Kinilow and Leilem. Racing is a popular island activity; there is horse-racing and bullock-racing and at Ranomuut there are races with traditional horse-drawn carts (bendi).

Festivals:
- Borobudur holds a procession on Waisak (Buddha's birthday)
- Jakarta Jazz Festival held in Jakarta, usually attended by known international jazz artists like Chaka Khan
- Fishing Festival: West Java in June, Pesta Nelayan (fishing festival) is celebrated at pelabuhanratu where dances, sailing contests and offering to Nyai Loro Kidul (Goddess of the Southern Seas) are carried out.

Answer 2

LOTS reasons why you should visit Indonesia, not just 5 ;)

-the people are mostly friendly
-the food are mainly amazing
-the cultures and traditions are very worth to see and learn
the nature beauties and landscapes definately breath-taking and very great for pictures and MEMORIES!
-the prices for almost everything from properties to daily grocery are still considered to be cheap to Westerns
-the girls are exotic
-the night life in big cities are definately not boring to many
-as there are more than 27 provinces with more than 10.000 islands, it will be an endless journey to visit one by one!
-historical Hindu temples can be found in Indonesia
-historical and attractive museums are plenty here and there
-musical, dances, and other kinds of festivals are often held, you just have to find the exact time and date and place so you wont miss them

and to list more, i could end up writing a book! ;)

Answer 3

1. Indonesia has plenty islands with different ethnics and cultures.
2. Indonesia may not be that good as Thailand or Malaysia in promoting its beautiful places but this will be advantage for visitors since the visitors could visit beautiful places without too much disctruction from other visitors.
3. Big festivals would be in Bali and Yogyakarta such as traditional dances and culture celebration.
4. Bali and Yogyakarta have international airport which offer direct flight from many countries.
5. The Government of Indonesia is working seriously to encounter terorism in Indonesia. In fact, the police has captured those provocators in Poso and bali bombers. Hope they will be able to destroy the network.

Welcome to Indonesia!

Answer 4

Indonesia is the biggest archipelago in the world, therfore there are a lot of beaches. Other than that, Indonesia is home to Monas (National Monument), Borrobudur Temple, Museum Gajah, Istana Negara, Prambanan Temple, Istiqlal Mosque and more.

Answer 5

1. Big festivals around June-July in Jakarta
2. Bali beach is always fantastic...cultural activities are oftenly held here (www.baliselections.com)
3. Amazing art and culture that you'll find it endless from city to city, island to island...
4. Untouched rain forest, with amazing species of animals and flora.
5. Mouthwatering food and fruit in lots of variety....

I can name you more and specifically if you mentioned which region/city in Indonesia that you are refering to have festivals and cultural activities

Answer 6

Unspoilt Indonesia outdoors Bali, with its organic splendor, supplies you a real interesting adventure to adventure. See the unique of the tradituons and mystical existence fo the TORAJA in South Sulawesi, the magnificent, classic dance and properties of the MINAHASA in North Sulawesi, the national orchid park in BANCEA, the appropriate Poso Lake, nature waterfall and megalith custom in substantial Sulawesi. And adventure an engaging river cruise and jungle adventure on the Mahakam River in Kalimantan, and the unique Maluku Island. See additionally the Stone Age Villages of the natives with their unique way of existence in Irian Jaya. Come to East Nusa Tenggara ( Flores, Timor, Sumbawa etc ) to work out the huge Lizart wild existence KOMODO, the contrasting 3 hues of lake KELIMUTU, megalith custom in BAJAWA and additionally different unique cultures / classic in NIAS North Sumatra and JAVA. they are the justifications to flow to indonesia

Answer 7

ok, im gonna tell u this from a chic's point of view..

1. heaps of hott engineers (i only know one tho) that work at.. nah, i shant say where they work at.
2. beautiful greenery
3. did i mention the hott guys?
4. the festivities they have there
5. im pretty sure i didnt mention the hott engineers that are their. hmm, esp ones that shave their hair off once in a while.. mm. ♥
hehe, really, go there. its my future ambition to go there. my dad's already been there and knows how to get himself a little bit around the place. but really, u shud see the beautiful greenery and beaches they have their. just and simply beautiful. just like their engineers. hehe.

Answer 8

I think one of the most important reasons you should visit is to encourage other travelers who have have been exposed to all the media stigma regarding Indonesia. There are so many good people loosing their businesses and livelihood because of the thumping our tourism industry has been given by terrorism.

Come because you want to, because you can, to help, to promote and to have fun!

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Answer 9

I like the clubs in Jakarta.

Answer 10

U DONT!!!