TOURIST ATTRACTION TEMPLE 'PRAMBANAN'

Rara Temple Prambanan or Jonggrang is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia, which was built in the 9th century AD. This temple is dedicated to Trimurti, the three main Hindu gods are Brahma the creator god, the god Vishnu as the preserver, and Shiva the god of destruction. Based on the inscription Siwagrha original name of this temple complex is Siwagrha (Sanskrit which means 'house of Shiva'), and indeed in garbagriha (main hall) of the temple is the statue of Shiva Mahadeva dwells as high as three meters which showed that Lord Shiva in this temple are preferred.

This temple is including the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia, and one of the most beautiful temples in Southeast Asia. The architecture of the building is tall and slender shaped according to the Hindu architecture in general the main Shiva temple as the temple has reached a height of 47 meters in the center of the complex cluster of towering temples smaller. As one of the grandest temples in Southeast Asia, Prambanan temple is the main attraction of tourists visit from all over the world.

Prambanan Temple Tourism Park is located in the neighborhood of Prambanan, approximately 17 km to the east of Yogyakarta, precisely in the village of Prambanan Subdistrict Bokoharjo. The location is only about 100 m from Yogya-Solo highway, so it is not difficult to find. Most of the tourist area located at an altitude of 154 m above sea level is included in Sleman. While some are included in the Klaten region.

Prambanan is the largest Hindu temple in Indonesia. To date could not be ascertained when the temple was built and who ordered, but the strong suspicion that the temple was built around the middle of the 9th century by the king of the Sanjaya dynasty, a king Balitung Maha Sambu. The assumption is based on the content found Syiwagrha inscription around Prambanan and is now kept in the National Museum in Jakarta. Inscription dated 778 Saka (856 M) was written during the reign of Rakai Pikatan.

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DREAMLAND BEACH BALI

Stunning beaches in Bali is not only Kuta or Sanur. One more thing that started ogled by domestic and foreign tourists is Dreamland Beach. Yes, the name of this beach is presenting all dreams about the beauty of the beach. Starting from the white expanse of sand, until the waves are big roll is perfect for surfing sports. Not only that, the beach is also located behind a hill, so the natural landscape since the first time lay down this hill so beautiful. Exotic region is also quite close to the objects of religious tourism in the Mount Pecatu, the Pura Luhur Uluwatu which have been built since the 11th century AD.

Dreamland Beach is one of the islands of Bali tourism and precisely located in the south of Bali in the area named Pecatu. The Dreamland beach surrounded by cliffs towering, also surrounded by a fairly large rocks around the beaches. The location of this beach is inside the complex Pecatu Graha Bali (Kuta Golf Links Resort) is roughly about 30 minutes travel time from Kuta beach.

The existence of Dreamland beach actually save less savory stories behind the development process. At first, this coastal area merupaan poor with income from farming population in a barren land. Southern region Bali is known as an area of limestone hills are barren. But in the early 1990s, the area began a development project by PT Bali Pecatu Graha (BPG). PT BPG began buying up 900 acres of land to be transformed into an expensive resort with the name Pecatu Indah Resort.

Unfortunately, the land acquisition process did not go smoothly. Most of the land was released with a very cheap price, not even a little that has not been paid. In June 1996, residents of the village of Pecatu began to assert their rights to the government of Bali, and in January 1997 the members of the National Commission on Human Rights in Denpasar. But their demands are not getting results, while the BPG project runs smoothly. Although land acquisition was forced over them, eventually people Pecatu hope someday BPG project can ensure their future. Certainly no longer as poor farmers, but to be part of the tourism service business. That's why this region is named "Dreamland ', the land of dreams.

Dreamland Beach is actually almost similar to Kuta beach and not much different. The white sand and the cliff into a beautiful sight and eye-catching look. Location Dreamland Beach clean white sandy beach directly beneath the narrow rock walls are steep and perfect for enjoying the sun sank or just simply see the attraction of the surfers. Because the waves are high and large, so the Dreamland Beach in demand by surfers water sports enthusiasts, even Dreamland Beach has also been used as a sort of place for a new surf spots of Bali region.

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TOURIST ATTRACTIONS GROJOGAN SEWU

Grojogan Sewu waterfall is one located in Central Java. Located in District Tawangmangu, Karanganyar, Central Java. Grojogan Sewu waterfall is located on the slopes of Mount Lawu. Grojogan Sewu located about 27 miles east of the City of Karanganyar. Grojogan Sewu waterfall is part of Forest Holidays Grojogan Sewu.

Grojogan Sewu means a thousand waterfalls. Although the waterfall here does not amount to a thousand, but there are some points that can be enjoyed waterfalls here. Sewu or a thousand words here are from a thousand halibut, or a unit of distance used when it is a high waterfall. The halibut is equal to one foot adult. The highest waterfall that is about 80 meters high. There is also a waterfall that is not too high but The shower extends and branches form. The rainy season, around the waterfall cliff will be caught, but during the summer, many waterfalls are dry.

Forest Holidays Grojogan Sewu has an area of ​​20 hectares. Forest area is overgrown with various kinds of trees and forests inhabited by tame monkeys. Some features of this tour is the jungle Animal Park Forest, pool, rest areas, food stalls, stalls of fruits and souvenirs, mosque and toilets.

Grojogan Sewu in Tawangmangu is one of the mainstay attractions Karanganyar, located relatively close to the existing Sarangan Magetan. This waterfall is located in the District Tawangmangu, Karanganyar, Central Java. This waterfall is located on the slopes of Mount Lawu which is also part of Forest Holidays Grojogan Sewu.

To reach the location of the waterfall we had to go down the stairs neatly arranged totaling 1,250 pieces. In some stairs turn there is a place for visitors to rest tired or exhausted. During the trip down the stairs we could enjoy the scenery of pine forests typical to dissipate fatigue. From a distance the roar of water falling from above sounds obvious.

Having tired of passing thousands of stairs, a view of the waterfall is the highest in Central Java extend in front of the eyes. If you want a closer look at the waterfall, we had to pass through the sharp rocks and large. Actually, to approach the waterfall is now a ban, but many visitors are not ignored. Advised not to swim or bathe under the waterfall shower because of the swift water falls can hurt the body.

When visitors want to swim, around the waterfall there are 2 swimming pools for adults and children are older. Around the waterfall rabbit food vendors and satay chicken satay which is a typical food of this attraction as found also in Sarangan.

Other facilities that exist in the region, among others, souvenir stall, mosque, toilets, perennial edelweiss florist, children's playground, garden and forest animals such as flying fox outbound facilities are also available here. In addition there are rental to get around in the woods this tour.

To go to this waterfall region, when the Solo City takes 1.5 hours. When enough of the terminal Tawangmangu walk as far as 1 kilometer, or if you want to ride public transportation are also available. The location of the entrance ticket is Rp. 6.000.00 IDR / person.

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