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May 25, 2011

Candidasa Beach, Bali

Candidasa is one of the tourist area which was developed starting in 1983. At first, the name Candidasa is the name of a temple, the Pura Candidasa, located on top of a small hill and was built in the 12th century AD. Candidasa has a natural potential and stunning beaches with white sand.

Candisasa beach is actually named Teluk Kehen (Kehen Gulf), but in its development as the enactment of the beach has become an object and a tourist attraction, Teluk Kehen will of changing its name to Candidasa tourism region in accordance with the name of the existing temples in the region.

Candidasa Beach is located in the hamlet Samuh, Bugbug Village, Karangasem District, located about 12 km from Amlapura City and about 45 km from Denpasar City. Natural charm that was developed as a marine tourism object can be selected to perform various activities, such as Sun Bathing, canoing, snorekling, fishing, trekking through the hills, and that is not less interesting is the existence of small islands which can be reached distance with a fishing boat. Small islands are storing potential of the underwater panorama of coral reefs and ornamental fish.

Candidasa Beach, Bali

May 21, 2011

Lake Singkarak

Lake Singkarak is a huge crater lake at the dramatic volcanic scenery. Spread over two districts, Solok and Tanah Datar, a large lake with an area of 1000 hectares. With an area of 107.8 km², Lake Singkarak is the 2nd largest lake on the island of Sumatra after Lake Toba in North Sumatra. In addition, natural beauty, cool air and crystal clear waters of Lake Batur is a charm that is so special to visit.

Singkarak Lake is famous for its fish Bilih (Mystacoleuseus Padangensis) which is the only living species of fish in this lake. This fish is very unique because it can not survive anywhere, even in the aquarium except at Lake Singkarak.

To reach the Lake Singkarak is easy, either by using public transport or private. From Minangkabau International Airport is only taken two hours of trip.
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