Riau Archipelago

Riau Archipelago with Tanjung Pinang as the capital city Is blessed of a lot potential tourism objects, beautiful beaches, and culture attractions. It is located at the crossroads of one of the world’s oldest and busiest maritime routes and well reputes as an ideal stop over for trade and commerce. Riau Archipe¬lago was once home a sea gypsies cruising its rich mangroves forest and waterways. Moreover, it was on this island that the Sultan of Malacca found refuge from Portuguese attack in the 16th century, mapping tales of the legendary importance when Bintan thenceforth grew as the center of the powerful Johor Riau Sultanate.

Jl. Basuki Rahmat 17 Tanjung Pinang, Phone/Fax (0771) 315822 http://www.disparsenibud-kepri.com.
Batam Tourism Promotion Board :
Sekupang Ferry Terminal Jl.R.E. Martadinata, Phone. (0778) 322871, 322875 Fax.322898

Riau Islands can easily reached by air or sea from Jakarta and Pekanbaru directly. Batam and Bintan have international shiplines and flight. It is only 45 minutes away from Singapore by ferry.

Perahu Naga (Dragon Boat) Festival in every October covers a distance of 400 meters with both domestic and foreign contestants. It is held along the Tanjung Pinang coast facing Penyengat Island. It features cultural performances, swimming contest and traditional diving challenge.

Tanjung Pinang

Tanjung Pinang is a busy town on Bintan Island, now as a capital of Riau Archipelago. It has a Museum on Jl. Katamso. A large section of the old part of the town was built in traditional local fashion, on stilts, over the water. Tanjung Pinang City is located at about 10 km from the airport. This town also has 2 ports, Sri Bintan Pura in Tanjung Pinang and Sri Bayintan in Kijang. Tanjung Pinang Serves flight to Pekanbaru and Natuna.

Batu Bedaun Beach

Batu Bedaun Beach is very famous among the teenagers in Dabo Singkep. The beach situated 20 km from Dabo. This white sandy beach is very clean, with blue sea and small wave.

Daik

Daik is a small town but has many historical relics of Riau Lingga kingdom as in the Penyengat Island. We can reach the town by speedboats from Tanjung Pinang. In Lingga Island there are also many variation of tropical plantation and marine water fish species that cannot be found in other pla¬ces. Other interesting objects is Mount Daik with 3 peaks.

Senayang Island

Senayang Island. Boat cruising touring the waters between the islands is among potential attractions. Some real and thrilling adventures are available since there are many islands surrounding Senayang and excellent packages include cycling, bush wacking, swimming, snorkeling and diving.

Tambelan Island

Tambelan Island is about 200 km away from Tanjungpinang. There are only six villages, which are spread over a few islands, with a total population of about 4,000. As is to be expected, the environment here is largely unspoilt, and the scenery is truly magnificent. One of the most interesting of natural attraction in this island is watching turtles laying their eggs in great number that protected by local peoples.

Bintan Island

Bintan Island. International investors have developed many new hotels, integrated world-class resorts, international golf courses on the island of Bintan. Other deve¬lopments include industrial parks, medical, commercial and banking facilities that are readily available to any visitors. During your visit to Riau Archipelago will not be bored or uninspired because there are many other interesting places like Pasar Ikan (Fish Market) where fresh, cheap seafood and ve¬getables are sold. There are also the Akau (Night Market), Pelantar (Water Villages) and shops selling local handicraft, natural attraction like watching the turtles laying their eggs or fishing on the Kelong.

Trikora Beach

Trikora Beach is about 40 kilometers south of Tanjung Pinang on the eastern side of the island. Good beaches are also found on the islands of Terkulai and Soreh, about an hour away by boat.

Natuna Archipelago

Natuna Archipelago is a part of the vast province, which embraces all of the islands off the Riau mainland. The main island clusters of the Natuna archipelago are: Anambas, Natuna, South Natuna and Tambelan. Matak Island at present serves as a base for offshore oil exploration. Colourful co¬rals and reef fish are found in the waters surrounding these islands. South Natuna comprises the islands Serasan, Panjang and Subi. The surf is strong on these islands and the scenery impressive. The Tambelan Islands are accessed by boat in 6 hours from Pontianak in West Kalimantan or from Tanjung Pinang in 16 hours. Turtles habitually come to some of the beaches to depo¬sit their eggs in the warm sand. There are probably more turtles than people on these islands. Natuna is located in area of South China Sea with the geographical location passed by international shipping and coast lines. Natuna’s Ranai airport has length of 2,550 metres and Matak airport with length basis of 1,700 metres. Natuna’s seaport are Lampa (100 x 10 sqm) and Penagih (50 x 8 sqm).

Karimun Island

Karimun Island is one of the most important islands in the Riau Archipelago, due to its thriving economy and proximity to Singa¬pore. Tanjungbalai Karimun is a medium-sized town, with a large Chinese community and shops selling a large variety of imported items. Lies in a shipping line in Malacca Strait and Singapore, Karimun gateway can be passed by international ferry from and to Malaysia and Singapore.

Sea Gardens

Sea Gardens with beautiful corals and fish are found in the waters around the islands of Mapor, Abang, Pompong, Ba¬lang and Tanjung Berkait.

Batam Island

Batam Island is a very strategic island designated as a center of industry, tourism and trade. It lies close to Singapore. The Nongsa recreational region has international hotels, four golf courses, a marina sports facility and a forest reserve. Batam can be reached in two hours from Tanjung Pinang by ferry and in about half an hour from Singapore.

Pulau Penyengat

Pulau Penyengat (Stinging Island) When people found on the first time, Penyengat Island was an island with many stinging bees it is six kilometers from Tanjung Pinang, can be reached in 15 minutes by boat. The seat of the powerful Bugis viceroys of Riau during the 18th century, Penyengat still bears the traces of its illustrious past. Ruins, abandoned for almost 70 years, were recently restored. The old ruler’s palace and royal tombs are among the legacies left by the Riau sultanate. Still in use is the old viceroyal mosque, the Mesjid Raya, there is also a newly built cultural center for stage performances of Malay music and dances.

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Getting there

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// Visit Malang

Malang.

Malang is one of clean and cool cities in East Java.

Malang regency is bordered by Blitar and Kediri Regencies on the West; Jombang, Mojokerto and Pasuruan Regencies on the North; Probolinggo and Lumajang Regencies on the East and Indian Ocean on the South.

Malang is known with its beautiful beaches. There are many tourists who always visit Malang's beaches in holiday. The beaches are Ngliyep beach, Balekambang beach, and Sendang Biru beach. Then the foreign tourists are commonly interesting to Malang's temples that save the historical value of the past Kingdom in Malang regency, they are; Singosari temple, Jago temple, Kidal temple, etc. Beside that, Malang still has a lot of tourism objects that will attract you to visit it. Coban Rondo waterfall, Wonosari tea plantation, Wendit pool, mount Kawi, mount Bromo panorama, Coban Pelangi waterfall, Karangkates recreation park, and the others, are Malang's interesting places that presents their nature scenery.

Also visit Malang City Tour that offers its interesting places such as; City Hall, Monument Juang'45, bird and flowers market, senaputra park, kayu tangan complex, City Square, Senaputra Park, etc.

Getting There:

• By Airport
  Airport in Malang - "Abdulrahman Saleh" Daily Domestic Flight from Jakarta, Surabaya, Yogyakarta and other cities are also available. For International Airport using "Juanda" in Surabaya.
  
• By Train
  
  
• By Bus
  

Accommodation

Hotel Bintang / Star Hotels:
Pelangi Hotel *** Jl. Merdeka Selatan 3 Malang Phone (0341) 365151, 365257, 36546 Splindid inn Hotel * Jl. Mojopahit 4 Malang Phone (0341) 366860 Taman Regent Hotel *** Jl. Jaksa Agung Soeprapto 12 - 16 Malang Phone (0341) 363388	Kartika Graha Hotel *** Jl. Jaksa Agung Soeprapto 17 Malang Phone (0341) 361900, 361902, 361903, 361906, 361907. Tugu Hotel *** Jl. Tugu 3 Malang Phone (0341) 363891 (8 lines) Fax. (0341) 362747, 362765
Hotel Melati Kabupaten Malang - Melati Hotels in Malang Regency
Wonosari Agro Wisata *** Kebun Teh Wonosari Lawang Singosari, Malang PT. Perkebunan Nusantara XII Phone (0341) 426032 Fax. (0341) 425123 Arjuno View Hotel ** Jl. Dr. Wahidin 25 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 596392 Niagara Hotel * Jl. Dr. Soetomo 63 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 596612 Waringin Anom Hotel * Jl. Sumber Kembar 10 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 596553 Wisata Air Panas Songgoriti Hotel *** Jl. Songgoriti 30 Batu, Malang 13. Phone (0341) 591126 Wisata Tidar *** Jl. Tidar No. 1, Malang Phone (0341) 553575 Pondok Wisata Panca Pesona Jl. Raya Poncokusumo No. 72 Poncokusumo, Malang Phone (0341) 787345 Pondok Wisata Manalagi (Homestay) Jl. Raya Poncokusumo No. Poncokusumo, Malang Phone (0341) 788213 Pondok Wisata Bu Irma Mashuri (Homestay) Jl. Diponegoro RT 37/RW. 6 No. Poncokusumo, Malang Phone (0341) 787918	Selorejo Hotel *** Jl. Selorejo, Ngantang, Malang Phone (0341) 521084, 521085 14. Fax. (0341) 521084 Roro Hotel *** Jl. Raya Wonosari Gunung Kawi Wonosari Malang Phone (0341)323119. Chandra Hotel * Jl. Pasarean Gunung Kawi 329 Wonosari, Malang Phone (0341) 323105 Indah Jaya Hotel * Jl. Pasarean Gunung Kawi 554 Wonosari, Malang Phone (0341) 370104 Surya Abadi Hotel * Jl. Desa Wonosari Gunung Kawi RT9/RW5 Wonosari, Malang Gunung Tabor Hotel * Desa Tulus Besar, Tumpang, Malang Phone (0341) 553575 Pondok Wisata Apel Ana (Homestay) Jl. Raya Poncokusumo No. 158 Poncokusumo, Malang Phone (0341) 787346 Pondok Wisata Pak Lukman / Hajjah Sih (Homestay) Jl. Raya Poncokusumo No. Poncokusumo, Malang Phone (0341) 787561
Restoran (Kabupaten Malang) - Restaurants in Malang Regency
Ayam Goreng Prambanan Jl. Randuagung 106 Singosari, Malang Warung Biru Jl. Raya Singosari 121 Singosari, Malang Phone (0341) 458847 Depot Sari Rasa Jl. Dr. Wahidin 29/61 Lawang, Malang Depot Surabaya Jl. Dr. Wahidin 47 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 426060 Depot "29" Jl. Raya Randuagung 83 Singosari, Malang Phone (0341) 458257 Soto Ayam Lombok Jl. Mondoroko Singosari, Malang Sopo Nyono Jl. Dr. Wahidin 45 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 426625 Pringandes Jl. Dr. Wahidin 12 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 426371 Warung Anda Jl. Ahmad Yani 24 Kepanjen, Malang Phone (0341) 395030 Bojana Puri Restaurants Jl. Raya Ngudilengkung Kepanjen, Malang Phone (0341) 396246	Depot "99" Jl. Dr. Cipto Bedali - Lawang, Malang Depot Cobra Agung Jl. Raya Randu Gumbolo 32 Singosari, Malang Phone (0341) 458986. HTS Jl. Dr. Wahidin 123 Lawang, Malang Phone (0341) 426234 Kertosono Jl. DR. Wahidin 99 Lawang Malang Phone (0341) 426201 Kantri Club Jl. Raya Singosari 169 Singosari, Malang Phone (0341) 458757 Pondok Alam Jl. Raya Singosari 184 Singosari, Malang Phone (0341) 458834 Warung Ikan Segar Jl. Raya Kebun Agung 117 Pakisaji, Malang Phone (0341) 801740 Gunung Kawi Restaurant Jl. Pasarean 283 Gunung Kawi Wonosari, Malang Phone (0341) 310119 Jakarta Restaurant Jl. Pasarean Gunung Kawi Wonosari, Malang New Merdeka Restaurant Jl. Pasarean Gunung Kawi - Wonosari, Malang

History of Malang and IdentityRegency
Many years ago, before Malang became the second biggest city in East Java Province, Malang used to be the government center of Kanjuruhan and Singosari Kingdom. Here are some names of places that could support the history of Malang Regency born:

• Kanjurahan written in the inscription in 760 AD, now it has changed into Kanjuron (a place near Dinoyo).
• Balandit, written in the inscription in 929 AD, now it has changed into Belandit (a place in the Eastern part of Singosari).
• Tuyan, written in the inscription in 929 AD, now it has changed into Turen (a place in the Southern part of Malang)
• Panawijyan, written in the inscription in 943 AD, now it has changed into Polowijen, the name of a Ward Administrative Unit in Malang Municipality.
• Hantang, written in the inscription in 1135 AD, now it has changed into Ngantang (45 km West of Malang).
• Katinden, written in the inscription in 1395 AD, now it still uses that name up to the present time (15km North of Malang).
• Mandragiri, written in the Javanese History Book "Negara Kertagama ", is the name of a hill that is now known a "Mandaraka", it belongs to Singosari Sub District (7 km North of Malang).

A part from the above references, there are still many other references supporting the history of Malang such as: the name of hills, rivers and archeological remains (temples, stupas, gates, and many others).
Some government center, that used to be here, are:

• Kanjuruhan Kingdom, 8th century AD that was centered around Dinoyo now.
• Singosari Kingdom, 13th century AD that was centered around Singosari Sub District now.
  And here, some other evidence that government centers have ever existed in Malang, they are:

In the following era, Malang Regency still became an important place when the government of Mataram Hindu Kingdom took hold of the area. Therefore, Malang has been the largest regency in East Java Province and since then the development of Malang Regency itself has actually been known since there was a regular government being existed. In this case, we have some reasons to support it,

• We found the central government activities along the Brantas river.
• We found the other central activities at the other places in Malang.
• The growth of Malang Regency population is the result of the historical process, from 8th century up to now.
• The day of Malang Regency born was closely connected with the time when the oldest central government was found in Malang.

Upon the above reasons, the birth of Malang Regency was finally discovered and appointed using the following points:

Apple As The Flora Identity of Malang Regency
Apple tree in Indonesia (especially in Malang) began to be known about the year 1908 before the independence of Indonesia being proclamed. The Ducth was the first people who brought, AND REACHED GOOD AREAS FOR APPLE GROWING.
Malang is one of them, and above all it is the most suitable. The first apple variety grown in Malang was Rome Beauty. About 1969, after twenty four years, Indonesian got its independence, the " Banaran Garden Institution" found a new apple variety, namely Manalagi Apple. The man who found it was Mr Surachmat Kusumo, a senior fruit tracker from Balai Penelitian Hortikultura Pasar Minggu (Hortikultura Reseached Institution Pasar Minggu) Jakarta This new variety was from Gandon Village, because this variety was not found in Holland and other parts of the world. so this variety was finally considered as an Indonesian Apple. And because of it nice taste, this apple is named Manalagi (In Javaneses language, "Manalagi" means "give me more "). Specification: Manalagi Apple = Mokus Sylves Tris Mill Color: Skin = Whitish Green or Greenish White Meat = White Taste, sweet good and nice smell.

Suwaru Snake Fruits
Salaca, a special kind of tropical fruit produced at the village of Suwaru for the first time, then popularized around the village and its surrounding, now it has been well-known by the name "Salak Suwaru ".
We can find this fruit not only in Malang, but also in Surabaya, Mojokerto, Kediri, Jember, Gresik, Banyuwangi, and many other cities in East Java. This fruit has a special taste, good aroma (good smell) and, of course, it's very nice. The location of Agribusiness Salaca Group is addressed at Suwaru Village, Gondanglegi Sub District (about 25 km away to the South from Malang), Phone (0341) 879451.

Qualification:
AA Class 10 to 12 fruits / kg
AB Class 13 to 15 fruits / kg
CClass 16 to 20 fruits / kg

Places of Interest:

• Coban Rondo Waterfall
  
  Coban Rondo waterfall is a beautiful water fall on the slope of Mount Panderman resort that is about 32 km to the west from Malang, it is very interesting to see and visit.
  The height of waterfall is about 60 meter. Visitor can find and enjoy beautiful panorama ore peaceful impression around the waterfall.
  

  
  

  Facilities: camping ground, jogging track, fishing or playing with elephants from The Elephants' School Waykambas Lampung - Sumatra.
  The waterfall is located at Pandesari village, Pujon District (about 32 km away to the West from Malang).
  Visit Coban Rondo waterfall tourism and enjoy its nature scenery with its fresh air.
  

  
  
• Tea Plantation Tourism - Wonosari - Lawang
  
  This plantation pleasure gives a special and peaceful impression, beautiful panorama of tea plantation. The plantation is situated at an area on the slope of mount Arjuno, it belongs to Wonosari - Toyomarto village, Singosari district. In this tourist object, visitors can watch and enjoy the special impression, processing of tea from the leaves taken to the tea ready to drink. The location is reachable, about 30 km away to the North from Malang. Facilities: swimming pool, cottages, jogging tracks area, camping grounds, and many other.
  
  
  
• Singosari Temple Tourism
  
  Singosari temple, also known as Kendedes temple, was founded in honor to King Kertanegara, the last king of Singosari dynasty who died in 1292 AD. It was erected in 1300 AD at the same time when the ritual Sradha took place. In the vicinity of the temple there are two gigantic statue called Dwarapala, believed to be the entrance guards to the palace.
  
  
  
  This temple has saved the historical story that always remember by Malang public. However, Singosari temple is a symbol of the existence of Malang regency from years ago.
  As the other East Java's temple, Singosari temple is formed from red bricks and arranged in cone building, called temple. This temple also has beautiful relief that describe the great of Singosari Kingdom years ago.
  
  
  
• Wendit Natural Swimming Pool
  As an interesting natural swimming pool, Wendit Swimming Pool present a special recreational spots in order to regain the new spirit and there is also the friendly monkeys that entertain and give special attraction to the visitors with their jocking action.
  According to the local folk tale, the pool offer mystical power to those who have taken a bath in the pool would remain young for the rest of their life. On the days Idul fitri, the Islamic days (seven days Lebaran) some traditional performances are staged here.
  
  
  The pool is located at Mangliawan village, a village belonging to Pakis Sub District, about 10 km a way to the East from Malang.
  Facilities: pool using natural water spring water that never dies in all season (dry or wet season), souvenir shops, and some recreational spots in Wendit's area. The accessibility is very reachable, public transportation or private. So that, Wendit swimming pool is very suitable for your family and children to have family recreation.
  
  
  
• A Pilgrimage Tourism Site - Mount Kawi
  As a pilgrimage tourism village, Wonosari - Gunung Kawi (Mt Kawi) has many beautiful, special and impressive mountainous panorama, which noted as one of the most fascinating villages in the South-Western part of Malang Regency. Most people know that this village has a special site where the tomb of grandfather Iman Soedjono, one of the seventy nobleman who took arms againts the Dutch occupation led by Prince Diponegoro in 1825 - 1830.
  Next to the grave of grandfather Iman Soedjono lied the tomb of grandfather Djoego or Kiai Zakaria II, a local figure who first pioneered a new technology in farming at that time. Usually the visitors that come to visit this place believe that the pilgrimage will bring fortune to their works, the future life, such as: trading, making a health farming, etc. The suggested time to visit the sacred sepulchers is customarily on Thursday evening or "Jum'at Legi" (Javanese Calendar). The tombs themselves have long been equipped with adequate facilities for both pilgrimages and vacationers. The accessibility is reachable, public transportation or not, 30 km a way to the Southwest from Malang.
  
  
• Jajaghu (Jago) Temple Tourism
  Jajaghu or Jago temple was constructed in 1275 - 1300 AD. It believed as the burial place of King Wisnuwardhana ashes, the fourth king of Singosari kingdom. It is extremely interesting that the temple has ornament similarities to those of Penataran temple in Blitar Regency. It lies at Jago village, Tumpang District, the eastern part of Malang (about 22 km).
  
  Visit the historical temple in Malang tourism. Find its beautiful relief and unique temple form in Jago Temple.
  
  
• Kidal Temple Tourism
  Kidal temple is located in Rejo Kidal village, Tumpang district, about 24 km away to the East from Malang city. The Real height of the temple is 17 meters, but now it's just 12,4 meters. Kidal temple is one of Malang's historical temple that save history value. The temple base has a shape square. The door is one in west side. Above the door of the temple, there are "Kepala Kala" (Head of Giants) and lions. The temple was decorated using ornaments, which depict Mahabharata story not in sequence.
  
  Visit this historical temple in Malang regency and watch its unique form that become the interesting point of Kidal temple.
  
  
• Bromo - Tengger - Semeru National Park
  This National Park is one of the most beautiful places of interest in East Java. The beauties of mountain covered, give a special and characteristic green plants, arousing great interest. Tenggerese traditional farming also makes this famous place being more interesting and attractive. In addition, cool and breezy wind always blows freshly giving ever visitor special deep impression a unforgettable memories.
  
  The accessibility has no problem and very reachable (via Malang, Pasuruan, Probolinggo or Lumajang).
  Surely, different access give different characteristics scenery landscape. The elevation reaches about 2.392 meter sea level above and the temperature varies from 3 up to 20 degrees centigrade.
  Facilities: Star Hotels, home-stays, restaurants, and many others that visitors needed can be found.
  
  The people who live in this area are supposed to be descended from Majapahit Kingdom about six hundred years ago. The belonged to Tenggerese Hinduism with old traditional. That tradition still survives up to now. Every year, they always carry out the traditional and religious ceremonies, and the most popular ones is Yadnya Kasada, an offering ceremony held at the edge of the crater on the top of mount Bromo.

  The Story of Offering Kasada Ceremony
  Hundreds years ago, during the reign of the last king of Majapahit, Brawijaya, the situation was so uncertain due to the expanding new religion, Islam. At the time, the queen gave birth a baby girl and named her Roro Anteng, later the princess married Joko Seger, a Brahma Caste.
  
  Since the influences of the new religion was so strong that it created chaos. The king and his followers were forced to back off to the east, some of them reached Bali and some of them reached a volcano.
  
  The new married couple, Roro Anteng and Joko Seger were also found among the fugitives who went to the volcano. Later they ruled the volcano area and named it Tengger. The word Tengger was derived from Roro Anteng and Joko Seger. Then he surnamed himself the riffle of Purba Wasesa Mangkurat Ing Tengger which means the righteous ruler of Tengger.
  
  Years after year as the region flourished in prosperity, the King and Queen felt unhappy for they had no children to succeed their throne. On their desperation, they decided to climb the top of the volcano to pray and beseech before God, the Almighty. Deeply, impressed by the faith of their meditation affected the murmuring sound of the crater lifted up miraculously followed by a golden lightning that made the surrounding locked so scintillating. Their prayer were heard the God and would give them children, but they should sacrifice their last child as return. It was a promising future that could not be denied.
  
  Not long after, the first baby boy was born and Roro Anteng named him Tumenggung Klewung. Child after child was born during the years and it reached 25 in number to whom she gave the named Kesuma for the last child.
  
  Roro Anteng and Joko Seger were very happy ever since, love and affection were imparted among their children. Happiness lingered on years after years, but a dull and sad feeling still haunted them for their promise would be claimed one day. They realized that they could not run from the fact, a bitter disappointment of losing a child shot through their brains. The day came, the God reminded them of their promise which could not be avoided.
  
  As they felt how cruel it was to sacrifice their beloved child, they decided to break their promise by not offering him to the God. They brought away their children in order to save their last child from the offering. They tried to find a place to hide, however, they could not find away.
  
  

  All of by sudden, the dreadful eruption of the volcano followed to where they went and miraculously Kesuma, the last beloved child was swallowed into the crater. At the same time when Kesuma disappeared from their sight, turbulent brawl diminished and strange silence for a while but a sudden voice echoed: Hi, my beloved brothers and sisters. It was sacrificed to appear before God Hyang Widi Wasa to save all of you. And what I expect be in a peace and live prosperously. Don't forget to set mutual assistance among you and to worship God constantly to arrange an offering ceremony annually on 14th of Kasada (the twelfth month of Tenggerese calendar) by full moon. For the sake of your God. Hyang Widi Wasa.
  

  
  Kesuma's Brothers and sisters held the offering ceremony annually just like what Kesuma advised and it was held from generation to generation up to now.
  

• Coban Pelangi Water fall Tourism
  Coban Pelangi is a beautiful waterfall, which located about 32 km away to the East Malang. It has natural, cool, and clean water that gives a peaceful impression. This waterfall can be reached on the way to Mount Bromo via Malang city.
  Find a lovely mountain resort, beautiful panorama, impressive view of apple fruits and 5 vegetables. The Water fall site is in the village named Gubuk Klakah, the one belonging to Poncokusumo district.
  
  The visitors will enjoy its fresh air, nature scenery, and of course the beautiful waterfall. Visit Coban Pelangi Waterfall in Malang regency.
  
  
• Tourism Village Of Poncokusumo
  A special kind of tourism village (about 686.2509 ha) lies on the western slope of mt. Semeru (the highest, mountain in Java) or at the southern border of Bromo - Tengger - Semeru National Park.

  The height of the village is about 926 meter from sea level, temperature 22 - 26 degree Celsius, located about 30 km from Malang to the East.

  This village has many beautiful and impressive panorama, which noted as one of the most fascinating villages in the eastern part of Malang Regency. Visitors who come to visit Poncokusumo, surely can enjoy impressive panorama apple plantation, around the garden from quarter to quarter, reflecting the village quarters agro tourism. Without any doubt, it's just nice place to stay gaining the new spirit and healthy.

  Visit the tourism village of Poncokusumo in Malang tourism and enjoy its nature nuance with its fresh air. Bring your family here to introduce the nature to them.

  
  
• Karangkates Dam Recreational Park
  

  This tourism object is not quite different from the other recreational parks in Malang Regency. In this place, however the visitors can also get peaceful impression by fishing, boating, skying or just enjoy the beautiful panorama around the lake.
  Facilities: golf and tennis court, camping ground, and many others. The accessibility is reachable, located at Karangkates village, Sumberpucung Sub District, about 40 km to South-Western part from Malang (only one drive hour).

  Visit Karangkates Dam recreational park in Malang tourism and enjoy its nature scenery. You also allow to have camp activities here. Built tend and spent your holidays in this wonderful tourism object of Malang regency.

  
  
• Semeru Agro Tourism
  A mountainous pleasure on the slope of the highest mount in Java, Mount Semeru. The beautiful and attractive panorama or special atmosphere can be found here beside its cool and fresh air. In this area we find a good place for Para-gliding and the Dutch Colonial Remnant.
  

  This object lies on Argo Yuwono village, Ampelgading district, about 7 km to the North from Ampelgading.

  The mount climbers are often visit this mount to enjoy its nature scenery and beautiful sunset, look from the peak of the mount.

  
  
• Ngliyep Beach Tourism - Donomulyo
  Ngliyep beach has beautiful rocky beach at the southern part of Malang Regency, where gigantic waves meet coral reef. In addition, it has an island with a lush green tropical shore-forest giving more enchantment to the beach. This beach is provided with some facilities such as: stalls, souvenir shop, inns, etc.

  Annually the traditional ceremony Labuhan Mulud (offering ceremony) is held here. Labuhan Mulud is the traditional ceremony that always held in the beach at Malang regency.
  
  Ngliyep beach lies at Kedungsalam village, Donomulyo district, about 62 km a way to the south from Malang. Visit Ngliyep beach and enjoy its wonderful waves. The visitors can swimming, sun banthing, or fishing here.

  
  
• Balekambang Beach Tourism - Bantur
  
  The beach possessing three islands with distance of about one hundred meters each, two of which have been connected with one meter-wide bridge to the shore, Balekambang offers a different atmosphere of beach resorts in the Southern part of Malang. One of the three islands called Ismoyo island has a Hindu temple, established by local Hinduists.

  Annually, the ritual and traditional ceremonies Jalanidhipuja (Hindu ceremony) and Suran (Javanese New Year ceremony) are held here every year. The parking area, stalls, inns, souvenir shops, and the others tourism facilities has provided for the visitors. This beautiful beach is located at Srigonco village, Bantur district, about 57 km away to the south from Malang and accessible by public transportation.

  Visit Balekambang Beach tourism and enjoy its wonderfull waves with softe sea wind. Watch the sunset and sunrise in this beach and do some of beach activities, such as; swimming, sun bathing, fishing, etc.

• Sendang Biru Beach Tourism
  
  Sendang Biru is one of beach resorts in the southern part of Malang Regency, which free from tumulous waves of Indian Ocean due to the existence of wild life Sempu Island, about 300 meters offshore.

  At the other side of the beach is now utilize 'as Fishing Harbor and Center of Fishes Disembarkation PPI' where fisherman disembark their catches in which both are under the authority of the Fishery Service and Managed by KUD (Village Cooperation Unit)," Mina Jaya Pondok Dadap".

  Officially, the beach of Sendang Biru is managed by the State-owned Forestay Company which has so far provided the beach with inns, guest house, stalls, guard houses, boats, etc.

  To reach Sendang Biru, visitor can take an accessible public transportation named "Mikrolet" for Gadang - Turen - Sendang Biru. Sendang Biru is about 70 km away to the south from Malang at Tambakrejo village, Sumbermanjing Wetan district.
  Visit the beautiful beach of Sendang Biru and enjoy its interesting waves with the white sands that spread along the beach.

  
  
• WELCOME TO MALANG CITY TOUR
  Malang City at a Glance

  Malang City lies on southwestern part of Indonesia, Java island, on the Brantas River, at the eastern part of Mount Semeru (Gunung Semeru), near Surabaya. Malang is a trade center of agricultural area in which sugar, rice, coffee, tea, corn, peanuts, cassava, and cinchona bark are grown.

  Malang city has its interesting places that can attract the visitor to visit this city.
  This cool and fresh city also has been equipped with such kind of tourism accomodation including hotel, restaurant, etc. The visitors can visit its interesting tourism objects including; City Hall, Bird & Flower Market, Senaputra Park, Kayu Tangan Complex, City Square, Taman Krida Budaya, Gajayana Stadium, Ijen Boulevard, etc.

  Visit Malang City Tourism and enjoy its interesting view with your family, friends or the other.

// Visit Surabaya

Surabaya, provincial capital of East Java and Indonesia’s second largest city, served for over half a millenium as trading port for the inland empires of Java. Situated at the mouth of the Brantas River, the city was officially founded in 1293 when raden Wijaya established Majapahit, Indonesia’s most glorious empire on the site of a legendary battle between a shark (sura) and crocodile (baya).

Surabaya, known as the “City of Heroes” because of its role in nation’s independence struggle,
has grown into an elegant city of large, colonnaded buildings bordering broad, tree shaded avenues. It serves as the commercial centre of athriving industrial and agricultural hinterland. The city’s historical sites include Kali Mas harbour with its tall-mastered trading schooners and, nearby, the narrow alleyways and shops of the Arab quarter, redolent of the Middle East.

The historic Hotel Majapahit, where Indonesia’s war of independence was begun, and the elegant Grahadi State Buildings, an 18th century mansion, have been restored as monuments to an era of colonial grace. Surabaya is also home to one of Southeast Asia’s oldest and largest zoos. For travelers in East Java, Surabaya serves as a convenient base for exploring the regions many charms, including Mt. Bromo, the cool mountain retreats of Tretes and Malang and the natural wonders of several nature reserves.

HOTELS IN SURABAYA
Garden Palace Hotel Yos Sudarso street, 11 Surabaya Phone. 031-5321001 Fax. 031-5316111 Rooms.320 Class. **** Natour Simpang Hotel Pemuda street 1-3, Surabaya Phone. 031-5342151 Fax. 031-5310157 Rooms.128 Class. *** Bandara Surabaya Hotel Raya Bandara Juanda street, Surabaya Phone. 031-866350 Fax. 031-8667003 Rooms.64 Class. * Cendana Hotel Kombes Pol. M. Duryat street, Surabaya Phone. 031-5455333 Fax. 031-5314367 Rooms.84 Class. *** Elmi Hotel Panglima Sudirman street, 42-44, Surabaya Phone. 031-5322571 Fax. 031-5315615 Rooms.140 Class. *** Equator Hotel Pakis Argosari street, 57 Surabaya Phone. 031-5687170 Fax. 031-5687172 Rooms.89 Class. *** Regency Hotel Basuki Rahmat street, 124-128 Surabaya Phone. 031-5311234 Fax. 031-5321508 Rooms.500 Class. ***** Ibis Rajawali Hotel Rajawali street, 9-11 Surabaya Phone. 031-353909 Fax. 031-3539995 Rooms.150 Class. *** Jane’s House Hotel Dinoyo street 100-102, Surabaya Phone. 031-5677722 Fax. 031-5681985 Rooms.32 Class. * Kalimas Raya Hotel KHM. Mansyur street, 151, Surabaya Phone. 031-341616 Fax. 031-3551047 Rooms.32 Class. * Lesmana Hotel Bintoro street 16, Surabaya Phone. 031-5677152 Fax. 031-5675403 Rooms.25 Class. * Majapahit Mandarin Oriental Hotel Tunjungan street 65, Surabaya Phone. 031-5454333 Fax. 031-5454111 Rooms.150 Class. ***** Mercure Grand Hotel Raya Kupang Indah street 37-39, Surabaya Phone. 031-7328738 Fax. 031-7328708 Rooms.286 Class. ****	Pregolan Hotel Pregolan Bunder street 11, Surabaya Phone. 031-53412541 Fax. 031-3539995 Rooms.150 Class. *** Plaza Surabaya Hotel Pemuda street 31-37, Surabaya Phone. 031-5316833 Fax. 031-5316393 Rooms.230 Class. **** Sahid Surabaya Hotel Sumatera street 1, Surabaya Phone. 031-5032711 Fax. 031-5036292 Rooms.124 Class. *** Satelit Hotel Mayjend. Sungkono street 102, Surabaya Phone. 031-5615876 Fax. 031-5660404 Rooms.154 Class. *** Semut Hotel Samudera street 9, Surabaya Phone. 031-3524578 Fax. 031-3532601 Rooms.51 Class. * Shangri-La Hotel Mayjend. Sungkono street 120, Surabaya Phone. 031-5661550 Fax. 031-5661570 Rooms.389 Class. ***** Sheraton Surabaya Hotel Embong Malang street 25-31, Surabaya Phone. 031-5468000 Fax. 031-5467000 Rooms.315 Class. ***** Tanjung Hotel Panglima Sudirman street 102, Surabaya Phone. 031-5344031 Fax. 031-5344032 Rooms.51 Class. * JW. Marriot Surabaya Hotel Embong Malang street 85-89, Surabaya Phone. 031-5458888 Fax. 031-5468888 Rooms.418 Class. ***** Tunjungan Hotel Tunjungan street 102-104, Surabaya Phone. 031-5466666 Fax. 031-5455514 Rooms.213 Class. *** Weta International Hotel Gentengkali street 3, Surabaya Phone. 031-5319494 Fax. 031-5345512 Rooms.100 Class. *** New Grand Park Hotel Samudera street 3-5, Surabaya Phone. 031-35351515 Fax. 031-3533194 Rooms.86 Class. *** Novotel Hotel Raya Ngagel street 173-175, Surabaya Phone. 031-5682301 Fax. 031-5686317 Rooms.211 Class. **** Patra Hilton International Hotel Raya Gunung Sari street, Surabaya Phone. 031-353909 Fax. 031-3539995 Rooms.150 Class. ***
RESTAURANTS IN SURABAYA
Angus House Restaurant Pemuda street 27-31, Surabaya World Trade Center 4th floor Phone. 031-5319282, 5319318 Fax. 031-5319282 Class. Silver Tray Deluxe Club Restaurant Tunjungan street 3, Surabaya Complex Tunjungan Center 4th floor Phone. 031-5319572, 5319573 Fax. 031-5319576 Class. Silver Tray Jumbo Restaurant Bumimoro Complex AAL street, Surabaya Phone. 031-3297628, 3297629 Fax. 031-327632 Class. Silver Tray KJ Club Restaurant Ngagel Jaya Selatan street Block I/34 , Surabaya Phone. 031-5620943 Fax. 031- Class. Bronze Tray Kowloon Palace International Restaurant Pemuda street 33-37 , Surabaya Surabaya Plaza 5th floor Phone. 031-5315852, 5315589 Fax. 031-5316388 Class. Silver Tray Kuningan Seafood Restaurant Kalimantan street 14 , Surabaya Phone. 031-5345103, 5322907 Fax. 031-5328123 Class. Silver Tray New Fajar Restaurant Basuki Rahmad street 4-6, Surabaya Tunjungan Plazar 7th floor Phone. 031-5311098 Fax. 031-5318113 Class. Bronze Tray	New Nan Yuan International Restaurant Bunguran street 45 , Surabaya Complex Pasar Atum 3rd floor Phone. 031-3523366, 3524763 Class. Bronze Tray Ria Restaurant Kombes Pol. M. Duryat street 7 , Surabaya Phone. 031-5343639, 5343130 Fax. 031- Class. Bronzer Tray Sea Master Food Garden Restaurant Mayjend Sungkono street, Surabaya Phone. 031-721721, 7326674 Fax. 031-721705 Class. Silver Tray Tom’s Place Restaurant Ngagel Jaya Selatan street F/18 , Surabaya Phone. 031-5680140 Class. Silver Tray Top Ten Restaurant Basuki Rahmad street 8-12 , Surabaya Tunjungan Plaza 8th floor Phone. 031-53111097 Class. Silver Tray Tristar International Restaurant Pasar Besar Wetan street 14-16 , Surabaya Phone. 031-339370, 333971, 3533970 Fax. 031-334914 Class. Bronze Tray New Fajar Seafood Restaurant Basuki Rahmad street 4-6, Surabaya Tunjungan Plazar 7th floor Phone. 031-5326690 Fax. 031-5318113 Class. Bronze Tray
TRAVEL
Global Link Travel Jl. Kayon 9-B Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia telp : +62-31-5320806 (Hunting) fax : +62-31-535-7584 email : info@globallink-travel.com web : http://www.globallink-travel.com Offerings : * Domestic & International Ticket Sales * Computerized Reservation System * Individual & Group Outbound and Inbound Tours * Incentive Tour Arrangement for Families and Companies * Cruise Service & Eurorail Package * Travel Documents Assistance * Airport Transfer, Bus and Car Rental PT. Anta Express Pasar Besar Wetan street 28/II Phone. 031-3533907	Vayatour Pasar Besar Wetan street 28 Phone. 031-3533907 Eraska Surya Pratama Sumatra street 87 Phone. 031-5032372 Fath Ind Sumatra street 31 G-H Phone. 031-5033818 Wita Tour Sulawesi street 45 Phone. 031-5032777 Wisata Jawa Indah Raya Arjuno street 92-94 Phone. 031-5318800 Kapasan Oriental Express Kapasan street 183 A Phone. 3766558 PT. Laguna Wirawisata Genteng Besar street 11 Phone. 031-5346981 Gazali Tour & Travel Raya Rungkut street 5 N 1-3 Phone. 031-8792000 Wisata Bahari Laksda M Nazir street 11 H Phone. 031-3553034
SOUVENIR SHOPS Danar Hadi Diponegoro street 184 , Surabaya Phone. 031-582136, 581860 Mirota Sulawesi street 24, Surabaya Phone. 031-5676926 Wing On Art Shop Basuki Rahmad street 5, Surabaya

// Visit North Sulawesi

North Sulawesi with Manado as the capital city is a land of magnificent coral reefs protecting virgin white beaches and mountains. The Sangir-Talaud islands, to the north of mainland, from a natural bridge to the Philippines providing a convinient route for peoples and culture can still be found here. Today the main industries of the province are copra and cloves. North Sulawesi has larger concentration of coconut trees than any other part of Indonesia. The Dutch, however, have had the strongest influence on the development of the region. First contact with European traders came in the 16th century with the arrival of the Spanish and Portuguese, and with them they bought Christianity. It wasn’t until the arrival of the Dutch that Christianity became the predominant religion of the area. Manado’s main attractions are off-shore: the trully incredible coral reefs off nearby Bunaken Island are now a protected Marine Park and offer some of the best diving and snorkeling in the world.

Tourist Office:

Jl. Diponegoro 111, Manado 95112
Phone. (0431) 851723, 851835
Fax. (0431) 852730
E-mail : nstours@indosat.net.id
www.northsulawesitourism.com

Getting there:

• By Airport

  Welcome to the new Airport in Manado - "SAMRATULANGI MANADO AIRPORT". There are 3 direct international flights to Manado and they are from Singapore, Malaysia and Davao ( Philippines ). Daily Domestic Flight from Jakarta, Surabaya, Bali and Balikpapan are also available.

• By Ship

  The Ships to Manado is only from INDONESIA islands. The following PT PELNI passenger ships will take you to BITUNG HARBOR, about 45 km from Manado. Information about ferry schedules of the Indonesian.

• By Bus

  The Trans-Sulawesi Road stretches all the way from Manado in the north to Makassar in the south of Sulawesi. But this is not recommended for you cause from Palu or South Sulawesi will take several days to Manado, and not really comfortable and safe for you.

Staying Here:

In addition to providing the best hotel and travel information, to makes it easy to find the right hotel at the right price in Manado.

• Deluxe Hotels

Hotel Grand Puri in Manado Located in the downtown, close to shopping center. The place is 18 km from Airport or arround 25 minutes by car from airport. Hotel Gran Puri Manado is a Boutique type hotel, consisting of 152 rooms and located at the city center of Manado, it meets the standard of an international hotel.

Address

Sam Ratulangi No. 458 Manado 95116 North Sulawesi - Indonesia

	Single Standard U$95 per Room Per Night (Publish Rate) U$50 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate)
	Double Standard U$105 per Room Per Night (Publish rate) U$50 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate)
	Single Executive U$110 per Room Per Night (Publish rate) U$60 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate)
	Double Executive U$120 per Room Per Night (Publish rate) U$60 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate)
	Single Suite U$250 per Room Per Night (Publish rate) U$110 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate)
	Double Suite U$250 per Room Per Night (Publish rate) U$110 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate)

Hotel Ritzy in Manado Located in the downtown, close to shopping center. The place is 18 km from Airport or arround 25 minutes by car from airport.

Address

Jl. Piere Tendean (Boulevard) Manado North Sulawesi - Indonesia

	Standard Room U$115 per Room Per Night (Published Rate) U$80 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate)
	Standard Room Kitas Rp 550.000 per Room Per Night
	Superior Room U$135 per Room Per Night (Published rate) U$95 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate)
	Deluxe Room U$150 per Room Per Night (Published rate) U$105 per Room Per Night (Internet Rate)
	Suite U$ .. On Request U$ .. On request

Hotel Santika in Manado Located on the east side of manado, great place for relaxing, Very close to Bunaken island ( 10 minutes boat ride ), and fantastic sea view from the hotel. Within Santika Hotel, you will find 101 guestrooms, which is consist of 1 Presidential suite, 2 Junior Suite, 28 bungalows, 68 Superior and Deluxe rooms.

Address

Tongkaina Molas, Manado 95000 North Sulawesi - Indonesia

	Superior Room US$100 ++
	Deluxe Room US$ 115 ++
	Cottages US$ 135
	Suite US$ 250
	Presidential Suite US$ 490

• Standard Hotels

Hotel Formosa in Manado This hotel have total 57 Rooms. Hotel formasa is close also with Manado bay - face direcly with Bunaken island. Hotel Formosa is located just behind BAHU MALL.

Address

Komplex pertokoan Manado Bahu Mall blok NW Jl. Walter Monginsidi no 1 Bahu manado 95115 - North Sulawesi - Indonesia

	Single Superior : Rp 325.000 per Room Per Night (nett)
	Double Superior : : Rp 350.000 per Room Per Night (net)
	Single Deluxe : Rp 375.000 per Room Per Night (nett)
	Double Deluxe : Rp 400.000 per Room Per Night (nett)
	Single Executive : Rp 425.000 per Room Per Night (nett)
	Double Executive : Rp 450.000 per Room Per Night (nett)
	Single Suite : Rp 575.000 per Room Per Night (nett)
	Double Suite : Rp 600.000 per Room Per Night (nett)

Hotel Central in Manado Located at the heart of Manado city, right in the main city of Manado. Central Hotel Manado have 33 rooms, standard and deluxe type with an international standard of service and facilities.

Address

Jl. Sam Ratulangi No. 33 Manado North Sulawesi - Indonesia

	Single/Double Standard : Rp 175.000 per Room Per Night (nett)
	Single/Double Deluxe : Rp 195.000 per Room Per Night (net)

Hotel Kolongan Beach in Manado They Hotel have total 23 Rooms. Beautiful sea panorama such as the attractive island of Bunaken, Manado Tua and others, including the bay of Manado can be seen clearly from our hotel. A Restaurant is ready to serve you with different kinds of food such as Chinese, Japanese, Indonesian, Sea Food and Traditional food, which are very delicious and of course with reasonable prices. Nearby there are taxis and bus terminal.

Address

Jln. Wolter Monginsidi, Malalayang II, Manado North Sulawesi - Indonesia

	Hotel Facilities General: Restaurant, Terrace. Activities: Fishing, Diving, Snorkeling. Services: Room-service, Laundry, Tour desk. Location: Beach.
	Room information Extra bed cost IDR 30,000
	Area information Location: South of Manado Places of interest nearby: Bunaken Island Minahasa Highland
	Hotel information : From our tidy room you can see through the Bunaken island and Manado City. A clean and spacious bathroom in every room. Each room has its own terrace, while sitting you can enjoy the sea view. A wonderful sea view from the hotel, it is our "big swimming pool"

Hotel Regina in Manado

Address

Jl. Kol. Soegiono No 1 Manado - 95122 North Sulawesi - INDONESIA

	Standard Room: Rp 200.000 per Room Per Night
	Extra Bed : Rp 70.000 Per Night

• Budget Hotels

Hotel Bersehati in Manado

Address

Jl. Jend Sudirman no 20 Manado North Sulawesi - Indonesia

	Economy Room - Single : Rp 42.500 Sharing Bathroom, Fan, Table and Mirrow
	Economy Room - Double/Triple : Rp 67.500 Sharing Bathroom, Fan, Table and Mirrow
	Standard Room - Single : Rp 67.500 Private Bathroom, Fan, Table and Mirrow
	Standard Room - Double/Twin : Rp 77.500 Private Bathroom, Fan, Table and Mirrow
	The price above is including the breakfast. Breakfast time is between 06.00 Am - 09.00 Am Check out time is at 12.00 in the afternoon

Hotel Celebes in Manado

Address

Hotel Celebes in Manado Harbor close with fishmarket North Sulawesi - Indonesia

	Economy Room - Single : Rp 125.000 ( Budget price )
	Economy Room - Double/Triple : Rp ----
	Standard Room - Single : Rp ---
	Standard Room - Double/Twin : Rp --------
	The price above is including the breakfast. Breakfast time is between 06.00 Am - 09.00 Am Check out time is at 12.00 in the afternoon

HOTEL REX IN MANADO CITY

Address

Jl. Kol. Soegiono no 3 - Manado 95122 North Sulawesi - Indonesia

	Economy Room - Single : Rp 27.500 / night ( Non Air Con )
	Economy Room - Double : Rp 45.000 / night ( Non Air Con )
	Standard Room - Single : Rp 70.000 / night ( AC )
	Standard Room - Double/Twin : Rp 70.000 / night ( Air Con )

Hotel Vina near Airport

Address

Jl. AA Maramis no 331, Desa Lapangan, Manado North Sulawesi - Indonesia

	Double Standard : Rp 160.000 per Room Per Night (nett) Double Superior Rp 185.000 per Room Per Night (nett) Double Deluxe Rp 205.000 per Room Per Night (nett) Price above excluding 10% Tax
	The price above is including the breakfast, and airport transfer.

Tourism Events

• Full Moon Festival is held in mid-October at Bitung harbor Manado, to seek blessings from God. The Minahasa people dance and sing with a great joy.
• Bunaken Festival. Bunaken is a small island of the coast of Manado known for it’s fabulous under water gardens. Not far, lies the volcano, Manado Tua. Highlights during the festival include art and cultural performances from the four ethnic group living in the North Sulawesi Province.
• Lake Tondano Festival celebrating the culture of Minahasa tribe perform Maengket dance and kolintang (bamboo orchestra) on Nov 2008.

Places of Interest

Tasik Ria. Tasik Ria is situated about 20 km southwest of Manado and has a beautiful sandy beach fringed with coconut trees. Ideal for sunbathing, swimming, fishing, diving and snorkeling, Tasik Ria seashores resort hosts the four-star Manado Beach Hotel, with 250 rooms, a swimming pool, bar & discotique. It is easily reached by public bus or taxi from Manado.

Tara-Tara. 15 km further southwest from Tasik Ria this village has traditionally been the center of Minahasan culture and arts. Traditional dances enthrall on the open air at Kemer Garden. There are World War II at Japanese caves at the Ranowangko dam, and the Kemer natural bathing spot nearby in the shadow of volcano lokon, mount Kasehe and mount Tatawiran.

Watu Pinabetengan. According to Minahasa history, this is a place where the ancestors first divided up the land among the people. The famous megalithic stone here is covered with crude, mysterious drawings and a script which has never been deciphered. It is located in Tompanso, about 45 km from Manado.

Bukit Kasih Toar Lumimuut is a beautiful hill remains historical chronicle, situated in the vicinity or Kanonang Village, Minahasa Regency 55 km from Manado and easily reached by public bus from Manado’s Karambasan bus terminal heading for Kawang¬koan then take a mikrolet or ponny trap “Bukit Kasih” or Hill of Love is a spiritual epicenter where followers of different faiths (Christian, Catholic, Islam, Hinduism and Buddism) commune, medicate and worship in the fresh air of open natural atmosphere.

Manado Tua Island. Manado Tua is the main island of the Manado Bay group. A path to the top of Central Mountain takes several hours to climb, but the view takes in all the islands in Manado Bay. The beach is a mixture of white sand and coral formations. The reef lines the coast of Tangkoko Batu¬angus in a nature reserve. A permit should be obtained from Sub Balai Konservasi Sumber Daya Alam (Nature Conservation Office) in Manado, before heading for this reserve.

Waruga Cemetery. This ancient ceme¬tery of Minahasan ancestor consists of 144 stone sarcophagi, remnants of the megalitic age. “Waruga” sarchopagi are unique square stones with holes in the middle and prism shaped lids. The tombs are carved with various motifs such as humans’ beings, plants, animals, and traditional geometrical motifs like clouds, strings, curls and double braids. The cemetery is located in Sawangan village, about 24 km from Manado.

Tangkoko Batuangus. An open grassland nature reserve covering the slopes of Mt. Dua Saudara, the park is compossed of impressive green hills and valleys with wondrous scenic views of natural beauty. Black apes, maleo birds, snakes, wild pigs, hornbills and rusa deer live in the 3,196 hectare reserve. There are several cottages and small restaurants nearby. It is only reachable by four-wheel drive jeep from Girian village over a rough road.

Dumoga Bone National Park. Located on the border between two districts, approxiamately 260 km from Manado, this park straddles Dumoga in Bolaang Mongondow and Bone in Gorontalo. Its mountains and hills are blanketed in dense forests, making it an ideal habitat for rare species like maleo birds, anoas, hornbills and Tarsius spectrums (the smallest primate in the world).

Lake Tondano-Remboken. About 36 km southwest of Manado is Lake Tondano, 600 m above sea level. The drive to Tondano passes through charming villages and sprawling clove plantations. Situated right on the edge of the lake is the Remboken Tourist site, an ideal place for after skiing, fishing, and natural boating. Bungalows, a natural hot water swimming pool and restaurants are available.

Lake Moat. Situated in the highlands about 900 m above the sea level the lake is surrounded by a dense forest abounding with birds.

Ranopaso. Sparkling clean natural hotsprings set in a gorgeous setting of terraced rice fields make this a popular tourist destination. Bungalows are available at Koya village, about 3 km from Tondano.

Wale Papataupan. Situated at Sonder village, about 37 km from Manado, Wale Papatuan is a sumptuous tourist spot with bungalows, a swimming pool, steam bath facilities, restaurants, fish ponds, and an open stage for cultural performances. It is easily reachable from Manado by public bus or taxi.

Japanese Monument. Since Bitung play important role during the Pacific War as home base for Japanese Imperial forces, it becomes the last resting place for their soldier who died in the area. The Japanese and North Sulawesi governments jointly founded this monu¬ment.

Bunaken. About half an hour by a motorized outrigger canoe from Manado, Bunaken Island is a veritable paradise for snorkelers and scuba enthusiasts. The coral reef off Bunaken Island is particularly noted for the drop-off at Liang Cove. It is described by international divers as being among the most spectacular anywhere in the world, with caves, gullies, and caverns harbouring an immense wealth of marine life. The water averages a balmy 28 degrees C and visibility is over than 30 m.

Manado Modern Manado is an engaging, prosperous city. Like Jakarta, it has an impressive variety of eye-cacthing statues, and an interesting mix of Indonesian, Filipino and Chinese cultures and architectural styles. Although Manado has its own port, the principal deep-water port northern Sulawesi is at Bitung, about 48 km from Manado. This seaport serves domestic and international sea trade.

Saronde Island This tiny but exquisite island with white-sand beaches for swimming, boating, snorkeling, diving, and water skiing is located in the district of Gorontalo.