Most Beautiful Cities in
Indonesia
Badung, Bali
Situated in Bali, Badung is popular
with Indonesians and international
tourists alike. From tea plantations
and hot springs to archaeological
wonders and vivid coral to
explore, this city has something
for everyone – so much so that it
can be tough to tear yourself
away when it’s time to move on.
One of the most popular activities
in Badung is watching the warm
orange sunset at Tanah Lot, an
ancient temple built on an
offshore rock formation to worship
the sea god, Bhatara Segara.
Jakarta
Indonesia’s expansive capital city, Jakarta,
is a must-visit location when travelling.
The metropolitan nature and opportunities
attract people from various localities
resulting in a diverse melting pot of
traditional customs, food and cultures.
The shopping scene in Jakarta is renowned
and consists of over a hundred bustling
malls packed with luxury items,
international brands and local, authentic
handcrafted goods. As the sun sets, this
urban jungle transforms, rooftop bars
boast views of the spectacular, sparkly
skyline, and the night markets come alive
with traders preparing traditional street
food.
Mount Rinjani, Nusa Tenggara
Barat
Locally known as Gunung
Rinjani, this is an active
volcano on Mount Lombok. It is
the second highest volcano of
Indonesia after Mount Kerinci
in Sumatra. The hilly
landscape is dominated by the
Crater Lake called Segara
Anak, which has a natural hot
spring in it. It is one of the best
places to visit in Indonesia.
Torajaland, South Sulawesi
Considered amongst best
Indonesia tourist places, The
highland region is known as
Torajaland, located at southern
Sulawesi is the home of the
Toraja tribe. Torajan people are
well-known for their culture,
tradition, rituals and high
peaked-roof houses called
Tongkonan. Their unique
pattern makes it a distinct and
beautiful place in Indonesia.
Magelang, Central Java
Borobudur Temple is the world's
biggest Buddhist sanctuary which
not only has a religious significance
but it is also admired for its
architectural beauty making it
amongst the best tourist places in
Indonesia. Built around the 8th
century, this temple reflects the
country's long preserved history
which can be seen in its
architecture, culture and customs.
This ancient temple is a home to
ornate stone carvings, a grand
structure to gaze at and scenic
views that surrounds the monument.
Lombok
This is probably one of the most
famous and the best places to visit
in Indonesia. With divine beaches
and stunning marine life,
Lombok Island is a majestic island
that has a plethora of places to
explore. It is located east of Bali and
west of Sumbawa, part of the Lesser
Sunda Island chain. This place is
blessed with scenic beaches and it’s a
much-needed escape that tourists
need. Bali’s next-door neighbour, it is
home to Indonesia’s second largest
volcanic peaks, Mount Rinjani. This
island offers many extraordinary
experiences to explore the magical
underwater world of Indonesia.
Bangka Belitung
One of the best places to visit in
Indonesia, Belitung is an island located
in the east of Sumatra and is famous for
pristine beaches and calm waters and
amongst must see places in Indonesia.
The island’s largest town is Tanjung
Pandan that features a Dutch colonial
architecture and a colourful harbour.
Pulau Lengkuas is one of the offshore
islands that houses a 19th century
lighthouse and also if you want to
explore scuba diving in Indonesia, it has
amazing opportunities for snorkelling
and other water sport activities.
Komodo National Park, East
Nusa Tenggara
One of the most sought-after
tourist places in Indonesia, the
island is located between
Sumbawa and Flores, along
western Nusa Tenggara Timur, and
is popular for the presence of giant
Monitor Lizards known as Komodo
Dragons. The island is arid, rugged
and barren and forms a part of the
Komodo National Park and Marine
Reserve. Aerial views prove that it
is inarguably, among the most
beautiful places in Indonesia.
New Vocabularies
• Consist of = terdiri dari • Sanctuary = tempat suci/tempat
• Diverse = perbedaan perlindungan
• Goods = barang-barang • Admired = dikagumi
• Explore = jelajah • Built = dibangun
• Ancient = kuno • Blessed = diberkahi
• Worship = memuja • Extraordinary = luar biasa
• Tribe = suku • Pristine = murni
• Temple = candi • Harbour = pelabuhan
