Beautiful Scenary from DKI Jakarta

Jakarta is the capital city of Indonesia. Jakarta is the only city in Indonesia that has province-level status. Jakarta is located in the northwestern part of Java Island. Jakarta has an area of ​​approximately 661.52 km² (oceans: 6977.5 km²), Jakarta is located in Jakarta Bay. at an average height of 8 meters above sea level. This resulted in Jakarta is often flooded. South of Jakarta is a mountainous area with high rainfall. Jakarta crossed by 13 rivers which all flow into Jakarta Bay. The most important river is the Ciliwung River, which divides the city into two. The east and south Jakarta by the provinces of West Java and on the west by the province of Banten.Seribu Islands is located in the administrative district of Jakarta Bay. About 105 islands located 45 km (28 miles) north of the city.Jakarta as a metropolitan city is no longer the natural landscape in the city. The remaining natural scenery are in the Kepulauan Seribu archipelago which is included in the Jakarta administration. Some of the beauty of the islands are as follows:

1. Pulau Pramuka (Pramuka Island)

Pramuka Island is a beautiful island located in the middle group of the Kepulauan Seribu Marine National Park. The island also became the administrative center Kepulauan Seribu District Administration. Pramuka Island has an area of approximately 9 hectares and incoming Village Bake Island, Seribu Islands District of North Jakarta. The waters around Pramuka Island fairly good for you as much snorkeling or scuba diving, because the sea water is crystal clear and fast-flowing quiet. This area is fairly rich with coral reefs spreading decorated with a variety of colorful fish that swim freely. In addition to coral reefs, the beaches of the island has white sand and turquoise sea. . The island has the clarity of the sea making it perfect for snorkelling and diving activities

 

 

 

2. Pulau Pari (Pari Island)

Pari Island, South Kepulauan Seribu located not far from the waters of Jakarta, can be reached by 1-1,5 hours of sea travel. pari beauty of the island with white sand and crystal clear waters clear, be part of the attraction thousand islands. Pari island has an area of 41.32 ha. Pari island is different from the other coast of the island, a unique form of a basin that can accommodate infiltration of rain water, so the water on the Pari Island become discouraged.

 

 

 

3. Pulau Harapan (Harapan Island)

Harapan Island is one of the villages in the district of North Kepulauan Seribu, Kepulauan Seribu regency, Jakarta, the island is an island with a population of expectations and has a land area of 6.7 hectares. has underwater world that is very good because maintained very well, so it was great loss if the tourists who come to this Harapan Island Snorkeling no activities for more able to explore the richness and natural beauty of the Harapan Island.

 

 

 

4. Pulau Putri (Putri Island)

Putri Island is the place that belongs to the Kepulauan Seribu cluster. The island has a land area of about eight hectares and is located to the north of the Kepulauan Seribu .Natural charm of this island that is so captivating. How not, this island has a beach so beautiful so they can enjoy the atmosphere of the sunrise that no one will be forgotten. If the weather is bright, you can enjoy the process of missing the onset of the sun just above the horizon of the sea. Many trees that adorn the inside of the island so as to make the air on the island is so cool and fresh.  The island has the clarity of the sea making it perfect for snorkelling and diving activities

 

 

 

5. Pulau Kotok (Kotok Island)

Kotok Island there is a breeding eagles Bondol which is the mascot of Jakarta.The journey from Marina Ancol Pier 15, the distance of ± 90 minutes by speedboat.Kotok island has a very clear sea water, a lot of small fish group playing on the beach. This island area reaching 20.75 hectares, the area of the island surrounded by shallow marine waters have automatically become the sole biggest island owned Village Bake Island, Seribu Islands District of the North.  The island has the clarity of the sea making it perfect for snorkelling and diving activities

 

 

 

 

6. Pulau Bidadari (Bidadari Island)

Bidadari Island is one of the resorts in the Thousand Islands District, Jakarta. with an area of 6 hectares. In 1679, the V.O.C built a leper hospital or leprosy which is moving from Angke. Because of that, the island was called Island Hospital.
At the same time, the Dutch built a fort superintendent. This fortress built oversight function more as a means to carry out the defense from enemy attack.Around the year 1800, the British fleet attacked the island and destroyed the buildings on the island ini.Tahun 1827 the island was re-built by the Netherlands involving the Chinese workers and prisoners. Buildings built is a pilgrim hostel which serves up to 1933.
This island before it became the resort was empty and unpopulated until 1970. In fact, the island is never visited by people. In the early 1970s, PT Seabreez manage this island to serve as a tourist resort 

 

 

 

7. Pulau Macan (Macan/Tiger Island)

Pulau Macan has a relatively small size compared with the Pramuka Island, Tidung Island and Harapan Island. Most of the area is still a mangrove forest. tiger island which has an area of 0.82 hectares. Chime strong blue water with white sand sprawling complement the fun of this tiger island travel. Two of these alloys form a natural imagination very closely attached to each of its tourist. At nightfall, the light clusters of stars in the sky, glowed with light. The waves on the beach accompanied by the sounds thrilling. It was a superb view on Pulau Macan.  The island has the clarity of the sea making it perfect for snorkelling and diving activities

 

 

 

8. Pulau Tidung (Tidung Island)

Tidung Island is an island design extends from west to east extent of about 109 hectares. The island is located in the northwest of the mainland Jakarta, to visit there takes ± 2.5 hours with regular passenger ships and ± 45 minutes by Speed Boat. Tidung divided into two, namely, Pulau Besar and Pulau Tidung Kecil . Both islands are connected by bridges 

 

 

 

9. Pulau Sepa (Sepa Island)

Sepa Island, Kepulauan Seribu  is about 65 kilometers from the north pier Marina Ancol Jakarta, to reach the island, visitors can use the Travel speed boat / boat from Marina Ancol Jakarta is about a 90 minute drive. This island has an area of approximately seven hectares. Sepa is a breeding center hawksbill. The island has no fresh water sources.   The island has the clarity of the sea making it perfect for snorkelling and diving activities

 

 

 

10. Pulau Semak Daun (Semak Daun Island)

Semak Daun Island is one of the uninhabited islands in the Thousand Islands. Sand is soft and white into a valuable crown in Semak Daun Island. The number of trees deciduous shrub that grows in this island makes this island called Semak Daun Island. Watched the sun sink gracefully into an amazing view while on the island which has an area of 5 hectares.

 

Beautiful Scenary from North Kalimantan

North Kalimantan is a province of Indonesia, located in the northern part of the island of Borneo. The province directly borders with neighboring countries, namely the State of Sabah and Sarawak. The area of this province is 72.567.49 km² (28,018.46 sq mi) and the name of its capital is in Tanjung Selor. As with other areas in Indonesia, inippun province has many natural landscapes, which are as follows :

1. Pantai Tanah Kuning (Tanah Kuning Beach)

Tanah Kuning beach is located in the district of Tanah Kuning, North Kalimantan Province. Well, to get to this beach, you can pass overland / sea from the city center Tanjung Selor. The trip takes only about two hours,
Clean white sand stretches, with its natural charm so wonderful. Tanah Kuning Beach have clean water and blend with the color blue as the sky. A light breeze among the various trees that grow on the waterfront increased the panoramic beauty Yellow Land Beach.

2. Air Terjun Krayan/ Paremayo 

(Krayan/ Paremayo Waterfall)

Krayan Waterfall (Paremayo waterfall) is located in District Krayan, Nunukan. Around Air tejun story with about 25 meters high, there are black orchids (Coelogyne pandurata) which is a protected species from extinction. This natural orchid cultivation will be developed through a process to become the leading commodity in ecological tourism packages  

3. Pantai Amal (Amal Beach)

Amal Beach is a beach located in the village Amal, District Tarakan Timur, Kota Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia. Amal Beach is the site of the first landing of the Japanese army in Indonesia in 1942. This beach can be reached by vehicles, both two-wheel and four wheels with the distance of approximately 11 km from the city center in less than 20 minutes. This beach is better known as a culinary coast

4. Taman Nasional Kayan Mentarang 

(Kayan Mentarang National Park)

Kayan Mentarang National Park is the largest conservation area in Kalimantan, and among the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. Its covering 1.36 million Hectare. The park straddles the far interior of East Kalimantan, bordering Sarawak (Malaysia) to the west and Sabah (Malaysia) to the north. Over 60 percen of the park area lies within the District of Malinau while the rest is part of the Distirct of Nunukan, East Kalimantan Province. This area has been inhabitated by approximately 27,000 Dayak people who belong to 11 customary land areas.These indigenous groups have highly depended on the forests of Kayan Mentarang and its natural resources for hundreds of years.

Various vegetations can be found - lowland forests, highland forests, savanna - in a complex habitat. At least 150 mammals are found in this area, along with more than 300 bird species and various reptiles, amphibians and insects. The upper-course of the rivers in East Kalimantan, Indonesia and Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia are located in the area of Kayan Mentarang National Park. Thus, KMNP plays a significant ecological role for both countries. That condition determines KMNP as the Heart of Borneo.

5. Pantai Batu Lamampu (Batu Lamampu Beach)

Batu Lamampu beach is a beach located in District Sebatik, Nunukan, Kalimantan Utara. The term the Batu Lamampu  comes from Tidung language which means stone incurred and are arranged in the direction of the sea. According to local people, it always appeared above the surface and never sets despite high tides. To be able to Batu Lamampu beach , the visitors have to cross the ocean prior to the District Mantikas Sebatik Barat Pier. Visitors can use public or private boat. Then, using the car to the beach of Batu Lamampu in District Sebatik.

6. Air Terjun Panas Semolon (Semolon Hot Springs Waterfall)

Semolon hot springs waterfall is the largest and most unique because the flow of the river is rocky shaped like a ladder, terraced. Semolon Waterfall is located in the Mentarang district, village Paking, Malinau District, North Kalimantan.  Semolon waterfall shape is also very unique compared to other waterfall in Kalimantan. The form terraces like stairs, and no smell of sulfur, making the distinctive characteristics of this waterfall. Semolon Waterfall each level has a height of about two meters and up the steps of the visitors are free to taste the freshness of Semolon Waterfall.  Semolon hot waterfall is flowing water that is so warm and clear that can energize and heal the itchy skin disease and other diseases.

7. Air Terjun Martin Billa (Martin Billa Waterfall)

Martin billa waterfall located in Malinau is in the district. South Malinau Approximately 30 km from the District of South Malinau and 100 km from the capital city of Malinau and reached by traveling overland through the car about 3 hours from the Capital District.
The Waterfall height of approximately 70 m, already provided homes a place to stay and there is very cool all because of its location waterfalls are in wilderness Kab. Malinau so it is very natural and pleasant. Moreover we can easily search for freshwater fish and other animals..  

8. Air Terjun Gunung Rian (Mt Rian Waterfall)

Gunung Rian Waterfall is just a steep cliff that traversed the mountain water. So the water that looks do not fall off freely. In some parts of the water just looks like through the sloping cliff. The location of this waterfall is stratified. Most visitors can only visit until at level two, because it takes extra effort to reach the level above which up to level five of the seven levels are formed. At the level or location to two, indeed falling water is not too high, only about two meters, but in this location area is larger than all other locations waterfalls. Level two is the chosen location for the gathering. Because the area is also possible to just rest from travel fatigue while enjoying the food that had been prepared previously.The total height of the waterfall reaches 90-100 meters with seven levels of waterfall.

9. Goa Gunung Putih (Gunung Putih Cave)

Gunung Putih Cave is a natural cave formations located in the Gunung Putih (a mountain that contains lime) which is located in Tanjung Palas, Bulungan. This Cave is quite amazing considering this region rarely entered the human.  Beautiful natural painting, curved expanse of stalagmite caves that are combined to give the sensation of its own experience. At least 42 points spotlights placed party developers to facilitate and guide visitors in the cave, there is a fairly broad steps in the cave, we could still go down deeper if interested, 

10. Pantai Mangkupadi (Mangkupadi Beach)

Mangkupadi beach located in the village Mangkupadi, District of Tanjung Palas Timur, Bulungan offers panoramic nature different beaches. The place is not known to many people, because this beach has not existed as a commercial tourist sites. Especially in this beach Area grown palm trees. If you want to drink coconut water, can grab yourself a free, no forbids it.

Beautiful Scenary from Central Kalimantan

Central Kalimantan is one of a province of Indonesia, located on the island of Borneo. The capital is the city of Palangkaraya. Central Kalimantan has an area of 157 983 km². The North consists Swachner Muller Mountains and hills, the Southern plains, swamps and marshes. Bordered by three Indonesian provinces, namely East Kalimantan, South and West as well as the Java Sea. The area is a humid tropical climate which is crossed by the equator. Geologically the threat of earthquake / tsunami landslides or major flooding has never happened in this area. Central Kalimantan beach that includes shoreline along the sea coast of Java along 750 km. Some areas have a beautiful natural landscape in this province are as follows :

1. Pantai Sungai Bakau Sungai Bakau Beach)

Sungai Bakau beach is about 15 kilometers (km) east of the city of Kuala Pembuang, Seruyan regency, Central Kalimantan. This location is within about 20 minutes using two-wheeled vehicles or four wheels of Kuala waster. However, there is no public transportation to reach them so that visitors who do not have a vehicle difficult to get there
Residents who live there call Sungai Bakau Beach for the beach which is also the estuary of Sei (River) Bakau was in the right and left covered with lots of mangrove trees.

2. Danau Biru (Blue Lake)

The lake is located at Jl. S.Parman KM 6-Pangkalanbun Sampit. The lake is often visited during the new year, holidays, holidays and weekdays. The area around the lake is full of white sand that contains lime, resulting in a long process that all the water was in the lake turns blue, the blue color of the water is not as given rather original coloring substances of natural phenomena around the venue. 

3. Air Terjun Sungai Bumban (Sungai Bumban Waterfall)

Sungai Bumban Waterfall is one of the many attractions in Central Kalimantan precisely in the village of Laas, District Uut Murung, Puruk Cahu, district Murung travel Raya..obyek bumban river has a very beautiful panorama and very intriguing.

4. Bukit Bahio (Bahio Hill)

Bahio hill located in the village Tumbang Olong, sub district uut, Murung Raya district in Central Kalimantan provincial highway. Bahiyo hill consists of stone arranged but not fused to one another but there is the impression of a stone with one another position cuman stick (unstable stone)

5. Air Terjun Batu Mahasur (Batu Mahasur Waterfall)

Batu Mahasur Waterfall is a protected area with an area of 100 hectares. Waterfall iconic Kuala Kurun. In addition to beautiful scenery, the waterfall is also known to have mystical powers. There are many types of trees that grow here, for example gerunggang, cengal, meranti, benuas, and bangkirai. This waterfall is located in Kuala Kurun which is also the capital of Gunung Mas

6.  Danau Sembuluh (Sembuluh Lake)

Sembuluh Lake is a lake in Indonesia which is located in the District of Danau Sembuluh, Seruyan Raya district. This lake is the largest lake in Central Kalimantan with an area of 7832.5 ha and has a length of 35.68 km so far. This lake is a place wich estuary of many rivers, large and small such as Kupang, Rungau, and Ramania. Around the lake which covers 2,424 km2, there are several villages, namely Sembuluh I, Sembuluh II, Bangkal and Terawan.

7. Batu Suli (Batu Suli)

Batu Suli is a tourist attraction located on the banks Kahajan between the village and the stone Upon Tumbang Manange, District Tewah Gunung Mas Regency, Central Kalimantan Province. The object of this wiasata offers beautiful scenery and charming, cobblestone-shaped towering Kahayan. It is recessed Kahajan as if this stone fell into the river. Area attractions are still very natural, with forest trees that grow around it

8. Pantai Tanjung Keluang  (Tanjung Keluang Beach)

Pantai Tanjung Keluang form of clean white sand with calm sea, ideal for swimming and sunbathing while enjoying the charm of a typical beach, also be developed as sea fishing location. The beach is directly overlooking the Java Sea. This beach is located in the village of Kubu, District Kumai, Kotawaringin West, Central Kalimantan Province. This area is also used in an effort to preserve the ecosystem of flora and fauna, especially turtles species that must be protected.

 9. Taman Nasional Tanjung Puting 

(Tanjung Puting National Park)

Tanjung Puting initially a nature reserve and wildlife that are set by the Dutch government in 1937. Furthermore, based on the Minister of Forestry No. 687 / Kpts-II / 1996 dated October 25, 1996, Tanjung Puting designated as a National Park with a total area of 415,040 ha comprising Wildlife Tanjung Puting area of 300,040 ha, production forest area of 90,000 ha (ex HPH PT Hesubazah), and the waters covering 25,000 ha. Geographically, this national park covers the sub Kumai in Kotawaringin West and sub-districts in Hanau and Seruyan Hilir Regency Seruyan.

10. Air Terjun Muhung Silingan (Muhung Silingan Waterfall)

This waterfall has a height of about 25 meters with a width of 5 meters. But the water flow is very strong. Giving rise to the noise of water falling into the lake at its bottom. This waterfall is located in the forest that is located in the village Kangkalo, District Delang, Lamandau Regency, Central Kalimantan Province

11. Pantai Ujung Pandaran (Ujung Pandaran Beach)

Ujung Pandaran Beach located in the village of Ujung Pandaran Teluk Sampit Kotawaringin East Central Kalimantan province. It is located at 80 km south of the central city of Sampit. A famous beach with white sand and a wealth of marine life stretches tens of kilometers of Kotawaringin East to the border district of Seruyan. Ujung Pandaran Beach including the type sloping beach. Ujung Pandaran Beach is white sandy beach, the grains of sand is also very smooth. Area beaches are found large logs scattered about. The wood is wood that is brought by large waves to the shore 

Beautiful Scenary from East Kalimantan

East Kalimantan Province comprising land area of 127,267.52 square kilometers and comprehensive ocean management 25 656 km². Administratively, this province has borders northern borders with North Kalimantan, the east with the majority (12 Mil) Makassar Strait and the Sulawesi Sea, south bordering the province of South Kalimantan, west bordering the province of Central Kalimantan and West Kalimantan Province and State of Sarawak East Malaysia and  the capital of East Kalimantan Province is Samarinda.

As with other regions, East Kalimantan Province also has many captivating natural beauty, are as follows: 

1.  Pulau Derawan (Derawan Island)

Derawan island is one of Derawan islands in the province of East Kalimantan in Indonesia. Derawan Islands consists of 31 islands and one island named Derawan island. They are located in the Sulawesi Sea, on the coastal shelf of East Kalimantan (2 ° 17'N - 118 ° 13'E). The islands are part of the Berau Regency. 

Derawan beach is very beautiful and there to do some activities such as diving and snorkeling. Viewed breeding Hawksbill and Green, jellyfish and other organisms including benign and beautiful coral reefs is the main thing that can be enjoyed.

2. Pulau Kakaban (Kakaban Island)

Kakaban island is part of the Derawan Islands, East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The island has an area of 774.2 hectares (1,913 acres) and is quite steep. Kakaban is one of the unique island located in Derawan Islands, District Derawan, Berau district, East Kalimantan Province. This island is a coral island that has a lagoon in the middle. Kakaban shape is very unique because it resembles the number nine with a lake in the middle, making the island look like he was hugging the lake. Hence the island is named Kakaban by local villagers. Kakaban taken from the Bajo meaningful embrace.  As well as the island around the islands of Derawan, Kakaban also have a clear sea and quiet, making it suitable for diving and snorkelling

3. Telaga Kakaban (Kakaban Lake)

Kakaban Lake is located on the island Kakaban. Water in the lake Kakaban is a blend of three different types of water is sea water, rain water and ground water. Uniquely, the lake is filled with jellyfish. In this world there are only two jellyfish lake and Kakaban Lake is one of them which is the lake's largest jellyfish in the world. Kakaban lake also has a type of jellyfish most with four species of jellyfish are different. Type jellyfish Aurelia aurita, among others, Tripedalia cystophora, Martigias Papua and Cassiopea ornata. But the type of jellyfish most interesting are the type of Cassiopea ornata because these types of jellyfish swimming upside down so that the other from the other. Although this Kakaban lake filled with thousands of jellyfish, the lake is still safe for diving because of jellyfish that are here do not have a sting 

4. Air Terjun Jantur Inar (Jantur Inar Waterfall)

Jantur Inar waterfall located in Kampung Temula, District Nyuatan, West Kutai, East Kalimantan Province. This waterfall has a height of about 50 meters. Due to the high and very swift water that falls from the cliffs in this area are often seen rainbows

 

 

 

5.  Danau Jempang (Jempang Lake) 

Jempang is a lake located in the province of East Kalimantan, Indonesia, precisely in West Kutai. This lake has an area of 15,000 hectares with a depth of 7-8 meters. Because of the breadth, end Jempang can not be seen from the other end. Panoramic beauty and wealth of flora and fauna in the lake Jempang making this lake as one of the attractions the pride of East Kalimantan. 

 

 

 

6. Telaga Labuan Cermin (Labuan Cermin Lake)

Labuan Cermin Lake is located in the village of Labuan Kelambu in Sub-Big Biduk-Biduk, East Kalimantan, which can be reached by land about 6 to 7 hours from the capital city of Berau district, Tanjung Redeb

The color of the water in the lake is graded from dark blue, light blue, white and green on the outside area of ​​the lake. As the name implies, crystal clear water was shiny like a mirror. Lakebed can we see clearly from above the water surface when the depth of the lake is more than 3 m. We can swim, dive or snorkel at this place. Labuan Mirror Lake is a lake mix between freshwater lakes and saltwater. The lake level will taste salty, while at the bottom of the lake water will feel fresh. When we dive a bit into, the boundary between saltwater and bargaining will be obvious. It also causes the biota in the lake is very diverse.If you want to dive or snorkel in the lake we can bring their own equipment because the region is not available rental dive gear or snorkel. For those who can not swim, available tire / buoy on the boat hired. 

 

 

 

7. Pulau Beras Basah (Beras Basah Island)

Beras Basah Island is a small island in the Makassar Strait. Administratively, the island is under government of Bontang, East Kalimantan. You will be satisfied during a visit Beras Basah Island. The beauty of its beaches deserves a mainstay of Bontang, with grain white sand to the crystal clear sea water always makes tourists linger dwell Beras Basah Island.
Not only beauty of the underwater scenery, Beras Basah Island also be a fitting place to enjoy the sunset. The redness that wrapped a bright blue sky and wind gusts made the beach watching the sunset moment so romantic. In addition to the stunning scenery, Beras Basah Island also identic with a lighthouse that stands firmly in it. Lighthouse built by PT. Badak become its own attraction for tourists.

 

 

 

8. Danau Aco (Aco Lake)

Aco Lake is a lake located in Kampung Linggang Melapeh, District Linggang Bigung, 20 kilometers from the city center Sendawar, West Kutai, East Kalimantan. The lake width reaches 4 ha and is one of the leading tourist attraction Kutai Barat
Aco lake situated on the hill. This lake has everything needed as a tourist, tropical rain forest conditions are still awake keaslianya circling this lake, tropical weather is very strong in the area of Kutai Barat cause the area around the lake provides a suitable habitat for flora and fauna. So if we are visiting here will find a wide range of species, both plants and animals typical of the tropics.

 

 

 

9.  Pulau Sangalaki (Sangalaki Island)

Sangalaki Island,is a beautiful island among several other tourist island located in Derawan Islands among others like Kakaban, Maratua, Derawan, Nabucco and others. Sangalaki Island, waters is usually one can see the schools of fish Manta that was snaking beautiful in the sea. One of the unique island is the nesting place for turtles tinggga so here established turtle conservation which is managed directly by BKSDA Berau.

The beauty of the flora and fauna underwater Sangalaki Island, also anesthetize the divers with the beauty and diversity, there are many dive point-known as Channel Entrance, Coral Gardens, Town, Sandy Ridge, Manta Run, Sherwood Forest, Manta Parade, Manta Avenue, Ridge, Light house, the Rockies and others who are ready to dive. It was said that coral reefs is also one of the best in Indonesia.

 

 

 

10. Pesut dan Sungai Mahakam 

(Irrawaddy and Mahakam River)

Mahakam is the biggest name of a river in East Kalimantan province which empties into the Makassar Strait. River with a length of about 920 km and a width of 300-800 meters across the district of Kutai Barat in the upstream, until the Kutai regency and Samarinda downstream. The Mahakam River is also a habitat for Irrawaddiy or type of fish dolphins that live in fresh water. This fish species threatened with extinction at the present time, it takes effort to protect and breed through the efforts of captivity