Tanjung Puting – Orang Utan Conservation on Borneo

The Tanjung Puting National Park was established primarily for the protection of the Bornean Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus). The orangutan of Kalimantan has dark reddish fur and no tail. As they get older, the adult males cheeks flesh out, resembling cushions. The older they get, the bigger these cheek flanges grow, giving them a fierce look. It is a conservation area that has several ecosystem types such as lowland tropical rain forest, dryland forest, freshwater swamp forest, mangrove forest, coastal forest, and secondary forest. It is the largest and the only protected area in South East Asia that provide breeding grounds for a wide population of waterfowl.

Tanjung Puting National Park is divided into four areas, each highlighting a different set of natural resources. First, Camp Leakey area, is devoted to the research and rehabilitation of adult orangutans. Second, Tanjung Harapan area, was developed for ecotourism, and hosts the information center, guest house, watch tower and camping ground. Third, Pantai Sungai Cabang area, is located alongside a white sand beach along with guest houses, an information center, shelter, watch tower, camp ground, dock and various other tourist activities. And fourth, Pondok Tanggui area, is home to pre-wild and adolescent orangutans.

Tanjung Putting National Park is also inhabited by various species of mammals. Among them is the best known species that makes the National Park best known, orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus), bekantan (Nasalis larvatus) - a large monkey which is found only in Borneo, long tail macaque (Macaca fascicularis), maroon leaf monkey (presbistis rubicunda), Agile gibbon (Hylobates agilis), grey gibbon (Hylobates mulleri), and Malayan sun bear (Helarctus malayanus). The types of large mammals such as kijang sambar, deer (Muntiacus muntjak), kancil (Tragulus javanicus), and wild lige (Sus barbatus) can be found in this area. In fact, several species of mammals such as water cow (Dugong dugong) and dolphins (the locals call it as Pesut) seen in the waters around the Park area.

Tanjung Puting National Park lies in Kotawaringin Region, Province of Central Kalimantan, Borneo Island, Republic of Indonesia

Komodo Island – Habitat of Ancient Dragon

Komodo National Park was established to conserve the unique Komodo Dragon and protect its entire biodiversity, both terrestrial and marine. The islands of the national park are of volcanic origin. As well as being habitat of the largest known lizard, the world famous Komodo Dragon, Komodo National Park provides refuge for many other notable terrestrial species such as the orange-footed scrub fowl, an endemic rat, Sunda deer (Cervus timorensis), wild buffalo (Bubalus bubalis), wild boar (Sus scrofa), the macaque monkey (Macaca fascicularis), and wild horse (Equus qaballus).

Moreover, the Park includes one of the richest marine environments including coral reefs, mangroves, seagrass beds, seamounts, and semi-enclosed bays. It consists of forams, cnidaria (includes over 260 species of reef building coral), sponges (70 species), ascidians, marine worms, mollusks, echinoderms, crustaceans, cartilaginous and bony fishes (over 1,000 species), sea turtles, and marine mammals (dolphins, whales, and dugongs). Some notable species with high commercial value include sea cucumbers (Holothuria), Napoleon wrasse (Cheilinus undulatus), and groupers.

The under water live and its ecosystems have been well known as the best diving site in the world. The water of Komodo National Park is very ideal place for many kinds of sea activites. It's just like the missing paradise for the underwater world lover. It has many excellent dive spots. It's vibrant color and exotic life will enchant divers and snorkelers.

Komodo National Park includes three major islands: Komodo, Rinca and Padar, as well as numerous smaller islands creating a total surface area (marine and land) of 1817 km squares (603 km squares of it land). Most of the Park is dry, rugged and hilly, a combination of ancient volcanic eruptions and more recent tectonic uplift of sedimentary seabeds. The irregular coastline is indented with rocky headlands and sandy bays, many framed by soaring volcanic cliffs. Komodo island alone is 35km long and 15km wide, and is mountainous on a north to south axis, with an average altitude of 500-600m. The highest peak is Satalibo (735m) in the north. Most of the island is lontar palm savannah with remnates of rainforest and bamboo forest at higher elevations.

Komodo National Park lies on Lesser Sunda Islands (at a distance of 200 nautical miles to the east of Bali), Province of East Nusa Tenggara , Republic of Indonesia.

Kuta – Most Popular Beach in Bali

Kuta is the most popular beach and the number one party zone in Bali. It is the center and the largest tourist resort on the island of Bali. Kuta beach is also known as one of the first favorite beaches for tourists from all over the world.

Surfing in Kuta is a very well known destination among surfing enthusiasts. The beach is overrun with touts and most serious surfers have headed elsewhere. Kuta is also one of Bali's best surfing beaches and a great place to enjoy a beach lifestyle. More advanced surfers can choose from over 30 other surfing breaks within 30 minutes drive from Kuta. This place is also often become the arena of surfing competition at the national level and the level of world. Nevertheless, Kuta Beach is also suitable for beginners to learn surfing.

Kuta Beach has a different attraction with the Sanur Beach, a more desirable because of the beauty of the sunrise. Plenty of people come to the Kuta beach or seaside cafes to watch the wonderful sunset when it towards dusk. For domestic and foreign tourists, have not fully enjoy the twilight time on the island of Bali, if not watching the sunset at Kuta Beach.

In addition of surfing and enjoying the sunset, it's the shopping, nightlife and party vibes that attracts thousands of visitors. There's a huge choice of accommodation, restaurants and entertainment. At night, Kuta is alive with night life. Western influences create discotheques, dance clubs, and pubs for people from all over the world in Kuta. Various Balinese dance performances are staged in Kuta every night. One of the best Kecak performances is found in Kuta.

The accommodation in Kuta range from a modest home stay for a few dollars a night to luxurious, five star, international hotels costing several hundred to several thousand dollars a night. On the street behind the row of hotels that face the beach, is lined with shops of all varieties. It also can be found any Balinese handicrafts here, from the least expensive to the most exquisite; or unique stores.

Kuta Beach is located 11 km southwest City of Denpasar, capital of Bali Island, Republic of Indonesia.

Nusa Dua – Bali’s Prestigious Beach

The most prestigious resort area, where the tourists will find international world class luxury hotels elegantly lining beautiful white sands in Bali Island, is Nusa Dua. Some of the most sumptuous and luxurious hotels in the world find their home in Nusa Dua, Bali. It is quiet and exclusive with superb facilities. Nusa Dua is really about taking it easy and relaxing in total luxury. As most of the hotels are 5 stars, every comfort is at our disposal as well as a gorgeous white sand beach. Nusa Dua was designed for the luxury conscious with a heavy concentration of big name hotels lining the beautiful white sand beach. Some of the resorts have private beaches but most areas are accessible.

Crystal clear water and stretches of white sandy beach of Nusa Dua makes Nusa Dua a perfect spot for luxurious resorts, after a Barong performance at Batubulan and a long climb of the steps of the Temple Besakih. Visitors can tee off into the sunset, while watching the gentle waves come from the blue sea and caress the banks surrounding the luscious greens. Tranquil swimming pools under the coconut trees seem to be one with the distant blue sea. Stroll to the northern end of Nusa Dua for parasailing, jet skis, snorkeling/diving trips or better still, head for Tanjung Benoa.

The other popular places around Nusa Dua are Turtle Island (Pulau Penyu) and Dreamland Beach. Turtle Island is a turtle conservation area. The local people keep the turtle eggs in each traditional conservation houses individually owned them until the baby turtles born, and they will release the turtles when they are grown. Besides turtle, they also have birds, snakes, bats, etc. By Penyu Island visitors can get on glass boats where they can see the under water view from the boat. Dreamland is a beautiful beach with excellent surfing conditions, especially for intermediate surfers, and on big days when other breaks are too big to surf.

Nusa Dua provides a venue for traditional entertainment including arts festivals like the Nusa Dua Arts and Culture Festival. Art galleries and numerous shops surround them.

Nusa Dua is located in the southern Bali approximately 10 km from Denpasar City, Bali Island, Republic of Indonesia.

Kuan Yin Monastery

The Goddess Kuan Yin Monastery is a Buddhist worship place. Its physical appearance is a resemblance to a ready-to-sail ship. It is located in approximately 15.420 meter squares in width, in the riverbank, at the slope of the hill. In this area, there are natural bathing pond with clean and fresh water that coming out of the hill.

Bathing pond, which is commonly called Kolam Tujuh Bidadari (The Seven Fairies Pond), is fully covered with white lotuses. Based on the information of Chinese people living in Bangka Island, the water of the river contains the efficacies for healing diseases, staying young and acceding the hopes of its visitors. Therefore the visitors will not only get experience of its religious atmosphere, but may also drink the fresh and clean water of the well within the building that is believed full of efficacies.

This Buddhist Monastery is the heritage of the first Buddhist dwelling Bangka Island. Entering the building directly felt religious atmosphere of the location but it willbe a tourism nuance while touring around the monastery. In the area found some locations that are intended for tourism, convenience of the Buddhist worship, or convenience of visitors who only want to enjoy the atmosphere at the area. In this area visitors will be taken to enjoy natural beauty, taste the miracle of nature, and witnessing greatness of God.

The Kuan Yin Monastery is located approximately 6 km from Sungailiat City, Bangka-Belitung Province, Republic of Indonesia