Ijen Crater a Volcanic Tourism Attraction in East Java, Indonesia

Ijen Crater a Volcanic Tourism Attraction in East Java, Indonesia

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Many volcanic tourism attraction in East Java, Indonesia one of the them are Ijen Crater or Kawah Ijen. Because the beautiful and charming nature Ijen carter became the famous tourism object by the domestic and foreign tourists.

The best time to enjoy the crater scenery is at morning, when the yellow sunlight glows the yellow water and shines the surrounding mountain like mount Merapi, the sister of Mount Ijen. At 2 pm, the crater is closed for the reason that the thick smoke from the crater that is poisonous.

There are many beautiful species of plants and various animals that can be found, such as; the edelweiss flower and the Casuarina Junghu, etc for the plants and jungle fowl and porcupine for animals. Located of Ijen Carter with a 92 hectares tourism forest and 2,386 meters high from the depth of the sea makes the temperature in the is among 2 to 8 degree centigrade.

From Surabaya, you can use the public transportation to reach Ijen Crater with the route as follow:

To reach Ijen Crater from Surabaya, we can use the public transportation with the route as follow:

- Surabaya - Bondowoso : 180 km with public bus
- Bondowoso - Paltuding : 68 km with public transport
- Paltuding - to the location : 2 km taking walks

The coffee plantation and the green of Arabica coffee trees are really an exciting scene to enjoy the tourists in Bondowoso route.

The volcano complex of Ijen is a group of stratovolcanoes, in East Java, Indonesia. With inside a larger caldera, which is about 20 kilometers wide.

The Ijen volcano is located in West of Merapi mountain, which has a one-kilometer-wide turquoise-colored acid crater lake. The lake is the site of a labor-intensive sulfur mining operation, in which sulfur-laden baskets are carried by hand from the crater ground. Many other put up-caldera and craters are positioned within the caldera or along its rim. The largest concentration of post-caldera cones forms an E-W-trending zone across the southern side of the caldera. The active Ijen crater has an equivalent radius of 361 meters, a surface of 41 × 106 square meters. It is 200 meters deep and has a volume of 36 × 106 cubic meters.

Indonesia Hosts the 14th Pencak Silat World Tournament

Indonesia Hosts the 14th Pencak Silat World Tournament

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Pencak silat, a traditional Indonesian martial art has evolved into a global sports event that compete worldwide. Pencak silat has gained recognition worldwide, not just as a traditional martial arts, but as an international sporting event, which competed in many parts of the world.

Of the total 32 countries have confirmed participation, South Africa will become the first country which is scheduled to arrive in Jakarta. South African team will be led by the Head of Silat Association of South Africa Cape Town Branch, Sariat Arifia accompanied by Priharjono and Syahrowi, head and assistant coaches who studied Silat at Al Azhar martial arts school in Jakarta.

425 athletes from 32 countries will compete in this tournament includes 23 matches. The tournament is scheduled to be officially opened by President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

Pencak Silat the 14th World Tournament held in Jakarta, which took place in Padepokan Pencak Silat in Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, on December 12 to 17 December 2010.

Bromo Smoke Attracted the Attention of Tourists

Bromo Smoke Attracted the Attention of Tourists

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Although the region of Mount Bromo is off limits to tourists due to increased volcanic activity, the visitors kept coming. In addition to foreign tourists, "Smoke Bromo" also able to invite local tourist interests.

Probolinggo regency has initiated the packaging Mountain Bromo more interesting to sell the attraction of smoke through the program "Bromo Smoke".

A number of foreign tourists from Vietnam, the United States, and England pack Cemorolawang, Village Ngadisari, District Sukapura, Probolinggo, East Java, on Saturday (4 / 12) morning. Mount Bromo who smoke continues to escape from the crater to a height of 200 to 300 meters attract foreign tourists.

Many foreign tourists in Mount Bromo to see Bromo smoke a phenomenon that rarely occurs, although from a distance of about three kilometers.

Reog Ponorogo Culture Attraction

Reog Ponorogo Culture Attraction

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Reog is a traditional dance that become the main identity for Ponorogo regency.
Because of this, Ponorogo is also known as Reog city.
This theatre has been known wide in Indonesian even foreign tourists.
Reog National Festival is held every years along the anniversary of Ponorogo regency and Grebeg Suro celebration.

Reog dance is also staged full moon nightly in paseban, Ponorogo Town Square.
Reog told about the struggle for a prince who will propose to a lovely pretty princess .
The interesting of Reog is his main leading figure named Singo Barong.
The dancer of Singo Barong bear the mask about 30 - 40 kg weight and supported by the strength of their teeth.
The other leading figure in Reog include Kelono Sewandono, Bujang Anom, Jatil and Warok.
The visitors can enjoy this traditional dance only in Ponorogo, East Java - Indonesia. The only area that has REOG dance is Ponorogo, not in other country.

Reog Ponorogo: Tiger, Peacock

A tiger's head and a wide-winged peacock are the principal features of the traditional Reog Ponorogo dance. The weight of this pair, called Dhadhak Merak, may reach 40 kg or even 100 kg, carried by one man, moving around, up and down. The tiger's head symbolizes a hero. The man, warok, who bears it must have a magic power.

Dhadhak Merak, often known as Singobarong, is performed as a welcoming dance for honorable guests, or as attractions, complete with its attributes. For instance, the player of the role of Prabu (King) Kelana Sewandono, with his supernatural power, always carries an inhabited, holy whip.

Another man plays the role of a dancer, Bujangganong, a governor under the rule of King Kelana Sewandono. He is a hero with a bad face, bearing a mask with a red, long nose, untidy hair and tusked teeth.

The team of players is completed with riders on horses made of bamboo plaitwork or skin of animal. They symbolize the escorting soldiers of King Kelana Sewandono on his trips. Formerly these horse-riders were played by men called Gembak. But now they are generally women.

The total number of a Reog team is between 20 and 40 members, including the magical heroes (waroks) with open breasts and waist band, symbolizing their magic power.

History of reog Ponorogo

The Reog dance originated from the glorious era of the Kediri kingdom around the l5th century. The region of Ponorogo was called Wengker, the seat of the kingdom of Bentarangin (now the area of subdistrict Sonoroto) under King Kelana Sewandono. He had a governor, Pujangga Anom (in the Reog dance called Bujangganong). One night Kelana Sewandono dreamed meeting a beautiful princess, Songgolangit. He felt in love with her and ordered his governor to ask the hand of the princess. This proposal was accepted on the condition that the King should present an attraction which was still unknown at that time.

King Kelana Sewandono then decided to kill the powerful King Singo Barong, who was pictured as a king with a tiger's head bearing a wide-winged peacock. The victorious King Kelana Sewandono then went into procession to the palace of the princess, bearing the defeated Singo Barong. The procession attracted great attention during the trip to the palace.

Another story says that Reog dance is a hint on the king of Majapahit, who married a Chinese princess. The King's power was therefore pictured as being defeated by the beauty of the Chinese princess.

No matter its origin, the Reog dance is a popular attraction, not only in Ponorogo, but all over Java to be performed on various events, including the field of tourism.

Reog Ponorogo Indonesia Traditonal Dance

Reog Ponorogo Indonesia Traditonal Dance

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Zuleyka Rivera Mendoza, Miss Universe 2006 is in Indonesia and sitting on the head of Reog Ponorogo. Miss Indonesia Universe 2007 Agni Prathista accompanies her. Reog Ponorogo Traditional Indonesia Dance from Ponorogo, East Java

Sarangan Lake

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Located at the feet of Mount Lawu, and representing a tourist destination of East Java that always attracts attention, that is Telaga Sarangan, which is never free from tourist visits.

Telaga (lake) Sarangan is located in the Sub-District of Plaosan, Regency of Magetan, about 1,600 metres above sea level. The climate around is quite cool and comfortable, hence appropriate for recreations. In day time the temperature is around 20 degrees Centrigrade, but at nights it lowers to 15 degrees Centrigrade.

As a tourist destination, Telaga Sarangan has been known since the Dutch time. Here the high ranking Dutch officials often spent their weekends. It is hence not surprising that around the lake, villas of European archiecture can still be found.

In the past, Telaga Sarangan was better known as Telaga Pasir (sand lake). Why? Because, during the dry season the water dried up, showing only a huge stretch of sand. On the other hand, during the rainy season, water would fill up the entire are of the lake. However, until today no definite records can be found of when the name Telaga Pasir changed into Telaga Sarangan. But, irrespective of that, Telaga Sarangan has remained natural and interesting to visit.

As one of the tourist destinations in East Java, Sarangan has been equipped with various facilities for the comfort of visitors. The facilities that are managed by the local government of Magetan, are among others; hotels; logements, restaurants, fruit and vegetables markets, and souvenir shops. Besides that, there are other facilities, like a parking space, musholla (small mosque) and guard station.

To circle along and enjoy the 75 hectares lake, tourist can use motorboats for round trip. Apart from that, there are "water ducks" and horses that will readily take you to the other tourist destinations around Telaga Sarangan. Like the Tirtosari and Sarangsari waterfalls.

The Tirtosari waterfall is located 3 kilometres south- west of Telaga Sarangan. While Sarangsari waterfall is located 2 kilometres north- west of Telaga Sarangan. Both waterfalls are tourist destinations that are still natural and very attractive, because these are surrounded by protected forests, managed by the Perum Perhutani KPH Lawu DS.

At the edge of the protected forest, and exactly at the edge of Telaga Sarangan, the Perum Perhutani KPH Lawu DS has also built a wisma (bed and breakfast), equipped with hot water, television, and telephones. Rates are cheap according todomestic tourists standards, and as compared to the other hotels or wismas around the lake.

Besides that, there is a Taman Ria (fun park) for children, with a quite spacious playground. Meanwhile, for adults, apart from the comfortable environment of the protected forest, there is also an open air stage for cultural performances. And besides that 3.5 kilometres north- west of the lake, at the Mojosemi camping grounds, managed by the Perum Perhutani KPH Lawu DS. The cool and dense environment has created a location that is quite appropriate for nature lovers who are fond of camping, recreationing or researching.

3 kilometres before Telaga Sarangan, from magetan, is another natural lake, i.e.Telaga Wahyu. Itis 15 hectares in size, witha climate not much different from Telaga Sarangan, and definitely easily accesed by big or small vehicles.

At Telaga Wahyu tourists can relax while fishing. At certain times also variousart and camping performances are held. Near the lake, tourists can find a natural water spring named Sumber Tamtu. It is said that the water from this spring has the virtue to make people stay young.

Grand Bromo Hotel

Grand Bromo Hotel

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Grand Bromo Hotel located at the very portal of East Java's most exciting tourist attraction, Mount Bromo. While only minutes from the stark grandeur of volcanic panoramas, Grand Bromo Hotel is located in a lush tropical setting, overlooking vistas of mountain peaks and the views are breathtaking. The area is rich in natural beauty. The Grand Bromo Hotel offers a choice of 191 rooms and 5 cottages. Each has been designed to create a cozy, homey atmosphere. The Grand Bromo Hotel, the only deluxe hotel in the area, is truly dedicated to your satisfaction

While only minutes from the stark grandeur of volcanic panoramas, Grand Bromo Hotel is located in a lush tropical setting, overlooking vistas of mountain peaks and the picturesque harbor of Probolinggo. The climate is clean, coll and refreshing. The views are breathtaking. The area is rich innatural beauty. Madakaripura, a spectacular nearby waterfall, is well worth the excursion. In addition, the localvillages give visitors insight into the way of life of the Tenggerese people who have inhabited these slopes for centuries. Our friendly professional staff at the Grand Bromo Hotel will assist you in planning outings to suit your needs. Savor the enchantment.

Comfort.
The Grand Bromo Hotel offers a choice of 191 rooms and 5 cottages. While providing lodgings for a variety of tastes and budgets, each has been designed to create a cozy, homey atmosphere. In addition, every personal accommodations has a terrace or balcony, private bath and shower with hot and cold water, televison and telephone. Room service is available around the clock. We also provide assistance with your laundry, tour and transportation, currency exchange and medical needs. Grand Bromo Hotel combines traditional hospitality with modern convenience

Dedication
The Grand Bromo Hotel is here for only one reason: to ensure that your every need is met. The Sukapura Hall accomodates up to 200 people for everything from a seminar to a banquet,a business meeting to a party. For the fitness-minded, we provide a jogging track, tennis court, and swimming pool. Entertainment amenities include a games room and karaoke.

The Tengger Coffee House offers a selection of Indonesian, Chinese, and European cuisine. The Sunken Bar affords refreshment poolside. And the Batok Baris the ideal setting for cocktails as you enjoy.

Maharani Cave

Maharani Cave

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Maharani Cave, is located in Tanjung Kodok sea tourism area, Paciran district Lamongan regency, about 200 m from Tanjung Kodok gateway fringe the roadway to east. About 50 m in the south of the street, there is stone that its soil is tire to form the bank that has downwards. Here, some labourers had mine the coral soil, phosphate material and dolomite fertilizer that had sold out of Paciran region. On this area, is a countryside road, which is the footpath, and every day passed by non irrigated dry field farmers, the stone mineworker workers, also once in a while is crowded passed the boy scouts who performing a camp around the area.

This Maharani Cave found by 4 labourers who being led by Mr. Sugeng. This cave had found on 6 Augusts 1992. The name of this cave had selected by the situation of the beautiful cave like a palace from a beautiful queen. Before the invention, one of the members, had dream, she had met with a beautiful woman who had a beautiful as the property of a queen that called Maharani. The queen seems to be a head time door of the cave that had found. The name of this empress has specified by the fact of this cave condition. In platform of the cave named Paseban Maharani, there is stone which has crown form, the property of a queen, which named “Selo Mahkota Maharani”. This beautiful cave room also alike an empire palace of subterranean that is full of graven pillar and roof.

The situation of the nature cave of Maharani Palace is stay at 200 m from Java seashore residing in Tanjung Kodok area, Paciran district, Lamongan regency. This cave is easily to visit and fluent to obtain the transportation towards to the location.

Purwodadi Botanical Garden

Purwodadi Botanical Garden

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Purwodadi Botanical Garden founded in 1941 for the study of plants growing under relatively dry conditions, the Purwodadi gardens lie about 30 km northeast of Malang just off the Surabaya - Malang main road on the lowest slopes of Mt. Arjuno at about 300 meters altitude. It covers an area of about 85 ha (212 acres).

Purwodadi Botanical garden is a branch of Bogor botanical Garden that has managed by LIPI (Indonesian Scientific Institution). In this area visitor can see various collections of scare and dry plant. Beside this Botanical Garden as a place for recreation but it’s also used as making some research on botany.

Enjoy this nature condition in Pasuruan that will create interesting recreation for the visitor. If you interesting with botanical tour, then this area is suitable to add your tour experience. You also may visit this botanical garden with your family, children or friends.

Papuma Beach

Papuma Beach

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apuma beach with its white sands that make it more interesting. The beautiful white sand is pleasure to see and to walk on. The beach is always used as the place for sunbathing by foreign tourists. Besides its natural scenic beauty, it is also rich of animals, such as the lizard, forest cock, various birds, wild pig, deer porcupine, scaly anteater and many others.

This white sand beach is located approximately 37 km south of the city of Jember, or less than 235 km from the city of Surabaya. The beach area covers around 25 hectares of natural beauty. A carpet of white sand circling around a 1.5 km peninsula, and also some line of green hills with lush trees that encircle the beach.

Cape coast Papuma (Malikan White Sands) is an example of natural tourism that is not known to many people. Papuma located in the village of Sumberejo, Subdistrict Ambulu, Jember regency, East Java. The Papuma beach is rarely visited by foreign and domestic tourists despite of its natural beauty.

The coral rocks around the beach also enhance the beauty of the Papuma beach. Photographers usually visit the beach trying to capture its beauty, so if you decided to visit the Papuma beach don’t be surprised if you found a lot of people with SLR cameras with wide lenses trying to capture the Papuma beach’s landscape.

Papuma beach is also the docking place of the local fisherman, so there are many fishing boats around this area and you might find some of those boats very interesting. With the blue sea as far as the eye can see, white sand and high waves are the typical characteristic of the southern Java beach it is perfectly NOT save to swim in this area.

Malang Regency

Malang Regency

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Malang is one of clean and cool cities in East Java has, without any doubt, been famous since long time ago. Historical remmants scattered around Malang Showing that it hat played important roles in may eras and stretching out from 112° 17' 10,90° up to 112° 57' 0,00° east Longitude and extending from 7° 44' 55,11° up to 8° 26' 35,45° South Latitude.

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.

Popoh Beach

Popoh Beach

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Popoh beach is the interesting tourism object in Tulungagung regency. In this tourism object, you can enjoy the beautiful of nature scenery, astonished with a thousand temples; enjoy the swimming pool, and fauna. This tourism object has managed by the region government of Tulungagung, together with Retjo Pentoeng Cigarettes Company.

In this Popoh Beach is also equipped with lodges facility, fish market, marine tourism, and a few places for fishing. The communities around always held a traditional ceremony called ì Labuh Semboyoî by wash away sacrifice of two goatís head to the sea for the ìrulerî of south sea (Indonesia Ocean). That ceremony is aimed to get a lot of fish from south sea.

There is onyx handicraft place as Tulungagung souvenirs and located along the road way to Popoh, Boyolangu, Campurdarat, Besuki. We can reach it by motorboat to walk around Sidem Beach, Klatak, Gemah and Bayeman. Popoh Beach is presents tourism a lot and has playground for the kids, smooth spoon beach, quay wall, sea fish market, seafood, etc. The other tourism facilities of Popoh beach is lodges for the visitors who want to stay here for a while and enjoy Popoh beach longer. The place of fishermen is at east side and stick out to sea. If we lucky, we can see the fishermen get their fish from sea and sell it with affordable price.

Almost every holiday and red day, this tourism object is always full of visitors, both from Tulungagung around also foreign tourists.

MOUNT KELUD AFTER ITS ERUPTION IN NOVEMBER 2007

MOUNT KELUD AFTER ITS ERUPTION IN NOVEMBER 2007

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Mount Kelud is very phenomenal with its new dome that exists from its lake. To reach Mount Kelud, the visitors can use motorcycle and the direction come from Kediri to Wates continued to Margomulyo – Bambingan till Jurang Gelap or Mount Pedot. From Jurang Gelap till the new dome of Mount Kelud is about 2 km and you can go on foot.


Mount Kelud has change, it had green crater before explode, but today the beautiful crater is gone and turn up new crater that different from the previous.

The increase of Mount Kelud activities from the beginning step to the next step is show phenomenal activities that never happen before. The water temperature in 1990 exploded is about 400 Celsius, and in this activity, the water temperature is increase till 77,50 Celsius, makes thermometer broken caused of high warming. The earthquake is also has increase level, both volcanic and tectonic earthquake. The earthquake is higher compare with exploded in 1990. The white and black smokes that come out from the crater is not happen in 1990.

The climax activity of Mount Kelud is to turn up a dome from the lake crater in November 5, 2007 with diameter 100 meters and 20 meters height from crater water. Today, the Lava Dome still growing slowly till 200 meters height and widened to southwest side of the lake crater wide.
The first white and black smoke are detected in November 4, 2007. At that time is 200 meters height and today the wind has blow them to south side. The white smoke is come out from the dome and blow to the air till 1.000 meters height.

If this is really the end of Mount Kelud and the status is normal, with Mount Kelud condition at the present, then Mount Kelud has a new face. With its Dome that comes from the crater, Mount Kelud is more beautiful than before, add with the other phenomenal that never happen before.
Mount Kelud changes with its new Dome are very interesting for visitors. The visitors can see and enjoy its new dome if the condition is really safe to be visited. The Dome is seems to be Mount Kelud’s son. There is no crater-lake or green water in Mount Kelud, but the new Kelud presents its new dome. Fantastic and curious nature panorama.

Seloliman - Eco Tourism

Seloliman - Eco Tourism

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Stand on the edge of tropical forest on the slopes of the sacred Penanggungan Mountain with enjoy panoramic views of rice paddy fields, breathe cool, fresh mountain air, learn about Indonesia’s rich and diverse environment also visit traditional rural villages with all villagers daily living

PPLH Seloliman was established in 1990 as Indonesia’s first environmental education centre. Our experienced team can tailor-make an education programme to meet your needs or simply provide an ideal retreat from the heat and crowds of Surabaya and Yogyakarta

PPLH is a not-for-profit, self-supporting initiative and non-government organization (NGO). Working hard to conserve our local environment whilst supporting the needs of the community in Seloliman and beyond

Vision

“Building community awareness and protection of a sustainable environment through environmental education. This implemented through programmes and activities which promote individuals’ and communities’ sustainable management of the surrounding environment.”


Ecotourism in the east of the island of Java is closely tied to the PPLH Seloliman environmental education centre. Here visitors can undertake a variety of excursions and participate in PPLH courses and seminars. They can also get an insight into the work of agricultural projects, if they so desire.

Ecological tradition
Sustainability has a tradition of sorts in Seloliman, as it was here, more than 15 years ago, that the first environmental education centre in Indonesia was founded. Ever since its inception, the emphasis of PPLH Seloliman has been the field of organic farming.

Alongside this focus, a diverse range of courses are offered to school classes and other visitors. The entire infrastructure is open to visitors and the general public.

This includes a large auditorium and library, as well as a show garden with livestock.

PPLH Seloliman is anchored in the local community. It is run by Indonesians and provides some 50 people with jobs.


Activities
A myriad of activities are available for even outside visitors. The courses and seminars at PPLH are accessible to everyone and active project sites can be visited. Exclusive guided hikes through protected areas of the rainforest are also offered.

The comfortably appointed bungalows and onsite restaurant provide an ideal space for recuperation.

Bull Racing The Famous Tourist Attraction at Madura Island

Bull Racing The Famous Tourist Attraction at Madura Island

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Madura Island is part of East Java regency that needs a better access. Madura that consist of four regencies has a lot to offer. It has excellent quality of agriculture outputs and beautiful tourism objects and more. The presence of the bridge had expected to improve smoother flow of people, goods and service from and into this island. Mayor impacts had expected to emerge this facility, be it socially and economically. The Suramadu Bridge that connects Surabaya and Madura Island extending 5.43 km with 28.10 m width.

The sea crossing from East Java to the small island of Madura takes just half an hour. Measuring about 160 km in length and about 40 across at its widest point, Madura supports population of close to 3 million inhabitants, whom most are farmers or fisherman.

The most famous attraction of this island is the annual bull racing (kerapan sapi), which takes place during the dry season in August – September. These exiting and colourful tournaments consist of a race between two pairs of bulls, each team pulling a rider and sled. Then, the finals are held in Madura’s capital, Pamekasan on October.

The interesting part of this attraction is when a rider stands on the ‘Keleles’, yelling and slamming while his hands hold two sticks and slap the bull’s weight and attached to the bulls. A pair of male cow races each other in 200 m length or known with Kerapan Sapi. Madurese always hold this race yearly from sub district level, district, and finally to get a President Cup.

This tradition has done for so long and it is a symbol to thank to God by cow breeders in Madura. Brown cow, a Madurese cow which is always in the race. Tourists are also can notice Sapi Kereman, to enjoy how Madurese takes care of their cows. It is the interesting part, begins with how the Madurese graze the cows, take care of the cow’s health with traditional herbs and train the cow about running. In the middle of bull racing event, there is an additional attraction "Sapi Sono". It is a female bull contest.

House of Sampoerna Historical Museum

House of Sampoerna Historical Museum

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Situated in “old Surabaya”‚ this stately Dutch colonial-style compound was built in 1862 and is now a preserved historical site. Previously used as an orphanage managed by the Dutch‚ it was purchased in 1932 by Liem Seeng Tee‚ the founder of Sampoerna‚ with the intent of it being used as Sampoerna’s first major cigarette production facility.

The compound consisted of a large central auditorium‚ two smaller buildings on the east and west sides and numerous large‚ single story‚ open-space structures behind the central auditorium. The side buildings were converted to family residences and the large warehouse-like structures were used to accommodate facilities for tobacco and clove processing‚ blending‚ hand-rolling and packaging‚ printing and finished goods processing.

The compound is still functioning as a production plant for Indonesia’s most prestigious cigarette‚ Dji Sam Soe. In commemoration of Sampoerna’s 90th anniversary in 2003‚ the central complex has been painstakingly restored and is now open to public.

The original central auditorium is now a museum and the east side has been transformed into a unique structure containing a café, a merchandise kiosk and an art gallery. The building on the west side remains the official family residence.

The Museum
The Museum offers a truly unique experience for visitors. From the story of the founding family to closely watching a real hand-roll production facility and ending up with an unforgettable experience of rolling a stick of Dji Sam Soe cigarette yourself. Yes‚ you can join the 3‚500 women in this plant‚ hand-rolling cigarettes using traditional equipment. They do it at a speed of more than 325 sticks per hour.

The Museum Shop offers a wide selection of gifts and souvenirs. These include items such as miniature of traditional cigarette rolling equipment‚ packets of cloves‚ books‚ t-shirts and polos.

The Art Gallery
The Art Gallery presents a rotating series of exhibits representing the works of the finest artists in Indonesia as well as providing the opportunity for the display of works by up-and-coming talents. It will present both
works “on loan” as well as those that are for sale.

The Kiosk
The Kiosk stands ready to supply you with a wide selection of merchandise including mugs‚ t-shirts‚ jackets‚ ashtrays‚ caps‚ bags and much more. These items are not only well suited for your personal use but also make great gifts.

The Cafe
With a touch of art deco‚ a splash of wild creativity and a dash of history‚ the Café offers a unique sensory and culinary experience. Blending original painted and leaded glass windows and century old carved teak panels with clean modern design‚ the Café is indeed an experience that you should not miss. A wide selection of Western
and Asian flavors are especially prepared to satisfy even the most discerning of visitors. On selected evenings‚ live music performances will accompany your dining experience.

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Tanjung Kodok a Beautiful Beach with Wonderful Panorama

Tanjung Kodok a Beautiful Beach with Wonderful Panorama

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Tanjung Kodok (Frog Cape) is located about 65 km from Surabaya, Lamongan regency. It is easier to get there from Gresik along Daendels road. Tanjung Kodok gained international renown as the focus of international research during the total solar eclipse on June 11, 1983. It is a peaceful seaside resort, and also a resting place for pilgrims to the tombs of two Moslem saints, Sunan Drajad and Sunan Sendang Duwur. The place derives its name, Tanjung Kodok, from a stone formation, which resembles a frog ("kodok").

Tanjung Kodok (Frog Cape) is a beautiful beach with wonderful panorama, which has been known by the people for along time. When the solar eclipse happened on June 11, 1983 many astronomers from all over the word and NASA of USA had a research in this place. Every years many Moslem astronomers come here to see the first coming of the moon to determined the beginning of the fasting period and Idul Fitri day. Ketupat is held here every years. This beach is every easy to reach by private or public transport.

Segara Anakan a Beautiful Lagoon in Sempu Island

Segara Anakan a Beautiful Lagoon in Sempu Island

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Sempu Island is located about 60 km to south from Malang, East Java. Technically, this Island is a natural conservation area, no population, except wildlife.

Heard that deer, panthers, black monkey, crabs, atc live here, but on our way to the lagoon, not even one we found them.

To reach Sempu Island from Malang we just need to follow a very beautiful road passing the little villages of Turen and Sumbermanjing Wetan as well as hilly, natural surroundings, until we found Sendang Biru area.

It's a fisherman villages facing Sempu Island, separate by a channel roughly 0.5 km wide, runs from southwest to northeast between Sempu Island and Sendang Biru.

From Sendang Biru, we need to crossed the channel by wooden boat and since there is no pier in the Island, we stop at Cave (Teluk) named Teluk Semut and directly got in the water to reach the edge of the island.

Destination at Sempu Island is a Lagoon named Segara Anakan that lies in the other point of the island. Therefore, we need to walked in to the jungle across the middle of the island.

Segara Anakan is a beautiful Lagoon separated by a high rock from Indian Ocean. It’s watery by sea from a hole at the rock.

It’s very beautiful and quite with the white sand spreading at a side of lagoon and high rock at the other side.

The Story of Mount Kelud Eruption

The Story of Mount Kelud Eruption

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Mount Kelud tourism area is about 40 km, 45 Minutes from Kediri is located on the border of three regions namely Kediri, Blitar and Malang. Kelud is a volcano. Breezes of fresh air and charming scenery make this area interesting for ecotourism, adventuring, and health purposes. Here we can enjoy the shady cool plantation, an area for rock climbing, jogging, cross country, and camping ground, a channel to the crater through the mountain, sulfur lake down the mountain volcanology information service, and entertainment performances on weekends / holidays.

Kelud mountain, an active volcano in East Java Province is known to have the power of the massive eruption. Mount Kelud also classified as an active volcano type A with an explosive eruption. Just only in 2007 Mount Kelud was recorded effusive, just formed only a lava dome. Throughout its history, Kelud had erupted several times, in 1586, 1919, 1951, 1966, 1990, 2007, the last in 2014.

Before Kelud last erupted in 2007, Mount kelud have a crater at the summit. The crater lake can store a lot of water. In the Dutch colonial era there are fears there will be a lot of victims currently Mount Kelud erupted as a result of the amount of water within the crater. In 1902 the Dutch government to build a tunnel system to reduce the amount of water in the crater.

Tunnel which has successfully reduced water from the crater and then broken, eventually in 1923 the Dutch government made ​​7 tunnel again to reduce the amount of water in the crater. After the eruption of 2007, Mount Kelud crater containing the water disappears and is replaced by a lava dome.

G-Land Jungle Surf Camp Accommodation Package

G-Land Jungle Surf Camp Accommodation Package

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G-Land Jungle Surf Camp is set amongst a National Park called "Alas Purwo" and is open March to November and located just off the beach line, directly in front of the famous section of reef known as Speedies. With a bungalow style accommodation which is strongly constructed to facilitate the unique lifestyle of most adventurers who love being in the jungle and nature and to provide as much natural element as possible inside the room. Accommodation is in free standing thatched bungalows sleeping for 2 adults and equipped with double or 2 single beds with mosquito nets, bed side light, small table inside the room, cool fan, private balcony, comfortable terrace seat, table, water dispenser and board racks.

There are three (3) categories of accommodation package available namely Kong, Money Trees, and Speedies. There is a separate amenities block with flush toilets and fresh water showers in all bath-room. The central relaxation house features a bar with cold beer, and soft drinks like coke. A dining room, leather lounge plus a 36 inch TV with surround sound stereo system to enjoy the latest movies and most prominent channels transmitted by satellite dish. This area also has 2 large pool tables fuss-ball, tennis table, and many more.

A zodiac boat will take surfers swiftly to the breaks or line-up at high-tide. At low tide you can even walk across the reef and paddle. Other non-surfing activities include fishing, snorkeling, sun-bathing, beach combing, snorkeling, diving, volley ball, jungle trekking, and bicycling. Rental gears for fishing and bicycling are also available.

THE MEALS are a highlight of guest's visit to G-Land Jungle Surf Camp. All meals are included in the package price as well as beers per day, soft drinks, fresh juices and mineral water. The daily menu is a good mix of western and Indonesian dishes and very substantial to revitalize your energy. Our chefs have good experience in working on a varied of tasty recipe to assure an intriguing dishes served to the guests. Our resident manager and friendly Indonesian staffs and crews will ensure every comfort of the guests are met and to make their stay at "Jungle Surf Camp" is considerably memorable and you will long to return again to experience the awesome attraction of G-Land.

MASSAGE is also catered when the guest need this service.

LAUNDRY is also available and just what the guests might need when they are staying for longer time and our house keeping staff will take care of your dirty apparels at ease.

SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES are provided and highly advisable to keep all valuable things or properties in a safe place while surfing or when the guest leaves the camp for a while.

SURF GUIDE. Aussie surf-guide has anything you need in understanding and recognizing this unique spot, the best section for surfing, the perfect time, etc. Besides his own mother language, English, they could speak and understanding Indonesian pretty well and often helping out to bridge and intermediate between the guest and the staffs/crews.

SURF DOCTOR. Our doctor comes from many different parts of the world e.g. Australia, USA, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil, Germany, and so forth always prepare with comprehensive expertise and skills in surgery, and good stocks of medical supplies to ensure your safety in our top priority at all times.