Must-see attractions in Indonesia

  • Benteng Otanaha

    North Sulawesi

    On the northwestern outskirts of Gorontalo, this ruined Portuguese fort is on a hill overlooking Danau Limboto. The ruined remains include three simple…

  • Kersik Luway

    Kalimantan

    There are 57 species of orchids in this isolated preserve about 16km southwest of Melak, though most flower in December and January. The final few…

  • Penggosokkan Intan

    Kalimantan

    Lots of shops polish diamonds, but this is regarded as the official place for tourists to watch and to see how diamond purity is tested. It's 700m north…

  • Pua Janggo

    South Sulawesi

    A 1km hike ascends 80m up a service road to Telkomsel towers and sweeping vistas of the cape. Look for the sign for Pua Janggo off the main road 500m…

  • Lempad's House

    Ubud

    The home of I Gusti Nyoman Lempad, caged birds and all, is open to the public but it's mainly used as a gallery for a group of artists that includes…

  • Gua Sarang

    Aceh

    This pretty cove is set up for families, with activities including swimming, snorkelling and a flying fox. The best views are from above, where there's a…

  • Giant Cabbage

    North Sumatra

    Berastagi’s most prominent landmark is this homage to the humble cabbage, erected in 1972 as a 'thank you' for the riches it brought to the local economy.

  • Gedung Negara

    Yogyakarta

    The seat of power in the Yogya region, this imposing modern-classical complex is closed to the public but makes a good landmark on Jl A Yani.

  • Pasar Bira

    South Sulawesi

    This small but lively market is held in the village every two days, attracting locals and their wares from surrounding islands.

  • Pasar Malam

    Kalimantan

    The food stalls around Jl Halmahera and Jl Jawa run all day, but the maze of shops here comes alive at night.

  • Sendawar Ethnographic Museum

    Kalimantan

    This small museum dedicated to Dayak culture is 17km west of Melak harbour on the road to Eheng longhouse.

  • Llong Angen

    Aceh

    This rocky beach on the western side of Pulau Weh is ideally located for sunset viewing.

  • Pantai Batauga

    Sulawesi

    This pebbly beach, 21km southwest of Bau Bau, is a favourite of locals for swimming.

  • Kerobokan Jail

    Kerobokan

    The notorious Kerobokan jail is home to prisoners both infamous and unknown.

  • Pantai Kurenai

    North Sulawesi

    A sandy beach 10km south of town blissfully devoid of hawkers and warung.

  • Pantai Pering

    East Bali

    This beach has burnt-umber-hued sand and a small snack shack.

  • Entrance

    West Java

    East entrance to Kebun Raya botanical gardens.

  • Entrance

    West Java

    West entrance to Kebun Raya botanical gardens.

  • Pantai Siyut

    East Bali

    A mere 300m off the road, and often deserted.

  • Kampung Waitabar

    Sumba

    It’s only a short stroll from most hotels to Prai Klembung and then up the hill that juts from the centre of town to Tarung and Waitabar. Kampung Waitabar…

  • Gunung Rinjani National Park

    Lombok

    The official website for the park has good info and maps, and a useful section on reported scams by dodgy hiking operators.

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