Thursday, April 11, 2024

Teluk Hijau Beach (Green Bay Beach), a hidden paradise in Indonesia

 

Teluk Hijau Beach or known as Green Bay is located in Krajan Hamlet, Sarongan, Pesanggaran, Banyuwangi Regency, East Java Province, its location is in the Meru Betiri National Park area.

Teluk Hijau Beach is relatively safe for swimming. The waves are not too dangerous but you still have to be careful. What's even more interesting is that in the same place there is Batu beach. That's right, this beach is called Batu because the coastline is not covered with soft white sand, but is almost entirely covered with clean rocks. The arrangement of the rocks on Batu Beach seems to have been arranged neatly. In fact, these rocks are arranged naturally. The distance between Teluk Hijau beach and Batu Beach is only 300 meters apart.

It's just that the existence of Teluk Hijau is very hidden. Even to the east and west of Teluk Hijau beach, there are high corals, making access difficult if you walk along the beach. The access that is usually used as a passage to Teluk Hijau Beach is a small forest at the end of the Batu Beach trail.

 

The beauty of Teluk Hijau Beach is not enough to enjoy in one day. If you are planning to set up a tent, it is best to coordinate first with the management at Rajegwesi. The Teluk Hijau area is an area in the Meru Betiri National Park. It is feared that visitors will encounter wild animals while walking to the beach. So, it's best to coordinate first with Meru Betiri National Park officials.

One of the highlights is the charm of the natural beach with its charming waterfall. The existence of a natural waterfall on Teluk Hijau Beach is what makes Teluk Hijau Beach even more special. The location of the waterfall is not too far from Teluk Hijau Beach, only about 21 meters. Enjoying the beauty of the waterfall is most appropriate during the rainy season, because during the rainy season the river water level is rising. However, this does not make road access any easier. During the rainy season, road access will become more challenging because it is slippery.

There are two alternative routes that can be taken to get to Teluk Hijau. First, you can follow the road towards Rajegwesi beach. The road that must be taken to Teluk Hijau is in the same direction as the road to Rajegwesi beach. However, there are no means of transportation such as buses or public transportation to that area.

So, it's best to use a private vehicle or rent a vehicle. After arriving at Rajegwesi beach, visitors can ride a boat to reach Teluk Hijau Beach.

The second alternative is to follow the one-way road to Sukamade beach. Usually, visitors only stop temporarily near Teluk Hijau Beach. Not on the beach, but behind the hill at Teluk Hijau Beach. So, visitors can go together with a group who want to go to Sukamade beach. You get off at the stop then walk towards Teluk Hijau. To make searching easier, the location of Green Bay has been marked on Google Maps

 








 


Tuesday, April 9, 2024

the Secret and Wonderer of Borobudur Temple

Borobudur Temple is located on Jl. Badrawati, Kw. Borobudur Temple, Borobudur, District. Borobudur, Magelang Regency, Central Java Province, Indonesia.

Borobudur Temple was built during the time of King Samaratungga from the Wangsa dynasty in 824 for 50 years. This means that Borobudur was built 300 years before Angkor Wat in Cambodia and 400 years before the great cathedrals of Europe.

Borobudur Temple has an area of 123x123 m² with 504 Buddha statues, 72 overlay stupas and the first stupa. This temple has an architectural form that reflects the influence of Gupta India. 

The building area of Borobudur Temple is 15,129 m², consisting of 55,000 m³ of stone, consisting of 2 million pieces of stone. The average stone size is 25 x 10 x 15 cm. So the total length of the stone pieces reaches 50 km with a total weight of 1.3 million tons of stone.

The walls of Borobudur temple are surrounded by pictures or reliefs which are a series of stories arranged in 1460 panels. The length of each panel is 2 meters, which if pulled apart is approximately 3 km long. This temple has 10 levels, where levels 1-6 are square, while levels 7-10 are round. There are 504 statues found throughout the temple buildings.

Meanwhile, the height of the temple from the ground to the end of the main stupa is 42 meters, 34.5 meters but is now alive after being struck by lightning. The top 10 levels are a large stupa diameter of 9.90 m, with a height of 7 m. This temple was built without using cement. The structure as one row of Lego strengthens each other and is made simultaneously without any glue.

Borobudur Temple is decorated with carvings on stone reliefs that represent images of the life of Buddha. Archaeologists claim that the Borobudur temple has a series of 1,460 reliefs along the walls and platforms. The relief is the most complete and largest in the world so its artistic value is unmatched. Reading relief stories is always the beginning and end of the east side of the gate at every level. The story starts from the left and ends at the right gate. Borobudur Temple is a holy and pilgrimage place for Buddhists. The ten levels of the temple symbolize the three divisions of the Buddhist cosmic system.

When you start their journey through the temple grounds to get to the top, they will pass through three levels of Buddhist cosmology and are basically a "clone" of the universe according to Buddhist teachings which consists of three main parts, namely: (1) Kamadhatu or the world of desire; (2) Rupadhatu or forming the world; and (3) Arupadhatu or the world without form.

The entire monument itself resembles a giant stupa, but seen from above it forms a mandala. The great stupa at the top of the temple is located 40 meters above the ground. The main dome is surrounded by 72 Buddha statues inside perforated stupas.

After going through a strict selection at the end of 1991, Borobudur was designated as a World Heritage by UNESCO. Borobodur Temple is the largest Buddhist monument in the world.

The position of Borobodur Temple is around 17.4 km south of the city of Magelang, 100 km southwest of Semarang and 40 km northwest of Yogyakarta. As a site that has been registered with the World Organization, Borobudur Temple can definitely be tracked by Google Maps

 

 

 

 


 

Friday, April 5, 2024

Tumpak Sewu Waterfall, a Magnificent Waterfall

 

Tumpak Sewu Waterfall or also called Coban Sewu is a waterfall with a height of around 120 meters on the border of Lumajang Regency and Malang Regency, East Java Province, Indonesia

Tumpak Sewu Waterfall or Coban Sewu is the most beautiful waterfall on the island of Java and Indonesia. Tumpak Sewu Waterfall has a unique formation because it has a water flow that widens like a curtain so it is included in the Tiered waterfall type. The location of Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is in a steep, elongated valley with an elevation of 500 meters above sea level.

Tumpak Sewu Waterfall is formed in the Glidih River which originates at Mount Semeru. From Lumajang City to the waterfall location is around 55.7 km, while from Malang City it is around 66 km

Because it borders the district, this waterfall can be reached from Tumpak Sewu Waterfall located in Jagalan Hamlet, Sidomulyo Village, Pronojiwo District, Lumajang Regency, or from Jagalan Hamlet, Sidorenggo Village, Ampelgading District, Malang Regency, East Java Province

This 120 meter high waterfall is decorated with green plants attached to the brownish cliff walls. The roar of the waterfall that breaks the silence seems to invite you to go down the cliff and feel the splash. The waterfall does not only flow at one point, but along the curve of the cliff, so that tourists will get goosebumps and be amazed to see it.

When they reach the bottom of the cliff, the struggle doesn't end there, because visitors have to follow the river and fight the river flow. The rocks in the river are not very slippery, but the river current is quite fast and dangerous. After going through these various obstacles, visitors will see the amazing view of Coban Sewu/Tumpak Sewu Semeru stretching proudly to the eyes of anyone who looks at it

This spectacular waterfall has been marked on Google Maps 








Thursday, April 4, 2024

Teluk Asmara Beach in East Java is often referred to as Raja Ampat Papua

 

Teluk Asmara Beach is located in Tambakrejo Village, Sumbermanjing Wetan District, Malang Regency, East Java, Indonesia. Its position is south of Malang City with a distance of around 75 km.

Teluk Asmara Beach is often referred to as Raja Ampat, this is because the geography of the beach is similar to this tourist destination in West Papua. Teluk Asmara Beach looks like a group of small islands that form a heart. The color of the sea water is turquoise green and looks clear, which makes the charm of this beach unmatched. This white sandy beach has calm beach water so it can be used for snorkeling. Visitors can also relax using a hammock, camping, or sitting on a mat.

Teluk Asmara Beach can be seen from the top of the hill, from the top, these small islands form a line that resembles the shape of a heart. This is what inspired the term "Asmoro" in Javanese, which means romance or love.

Teluk Asmara Beach is located in a bay which has waters with calm waves. This beach has waves crashing between two hills, with its waters showing charming turquoise gradations. The combination of clear water and clean white sand makes swimming a favorite activity here. The waters around this beach also offer attractive underwater beauty. With clear sea water and calm waves, visitors have the opportunity to snorkel.

To enjoy your holiday more freely, visitors can stay at Teluk Asmara Beach. Camping can be an attractive alternative, especially for those who want to experience the beauty of the sunset. By spending the night here, we can enjoy the night atmosphere on the beach with a sky filled with stars. When morning approaches, visitors can also watch the sunrise on the edge of this beach.

To enter this beach, visitors will be charged an entrance ticket of IDR 10,000 per person. Apart from that, you also need to pay parking fees. For two-wheeled vehicles, the fee is IDR 5,000, while for four-wheeled vehicles, the fee is IDR 15,000. If you are interested in doing activities such as camping on the beach, visitors can also rent tents there. Tent rental fees start from IDR 35,000 and can vary depending on the type of tent and equipment needed.

To make it easier to search, Teluk Asmara Beach has been marked on Google Maps