Raja Ampat Islands And Three Global Tourist Attractions In Indonesia

Atuh Beach, Bali (Kozmenko Timur / Unsplash)

JAKARTA - Indonesia has several well-managed tourism industries. Not only enjoyed by local people, several Indonesian tourist destinations are also often seen by foreign tourists.

If some Indonesian people choose to vacation abroad, it is not uncommon for tourists to choose their homeland as their destination.

Of the many Indonesian tourist destinations that stretch from Sabang to Merauke, there are several tourist attractions that are well-known and worldwide and are one of the choices for foreign tourists to spend their vacation time.

Where are the places? The following VOI summarizes the reviews from various sources:

Borobudur temple

Borobudur Temple (Michael Rivera / Unsplash)

Borobudur Temple is Indonesia's best tourist spot in the Magelang area, Central Java. This temple, a relic of the Buddhist kingdom, has been named as a world heritage by UNESCO.

Borobudur Temple has 504 Buddha statues with various relief sculptures such as meditating humans, women, animals, gods or goddesses, to plants. If you are interested in exploring various Buddhist teachings, you can study them through the reliefs carved on the temple walls.

Standing on an area of 123 x123 meters for more than a thousand years, this historical heritage site is often visited by foreign tourists to see authentic Indonesian culture.

Labuan Bajo

Labuan Bajo (Wiliam Kusno / Unsplash)

Apart from Java Island, there are other Indonesian tourist attractions that are worldwide on the island of Flores, namely Labuan Bajo. Labuan Bajo is located in Komodo District, West Manggarai Regency, East Nusa Tenggara.

In Labuan Bajo, tourists can see Komodo dragons, the largest species of lizard in the world which is becoming rare in Komodo National Park. In addition, seeing the thick culture of the Bajo tribe, as well as the natural beauty that is no less interesting.

Because of the popularity of this tourist spot, it's no wonder some world celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow come all the way to Labuan to enjoy its natural charm.

Raja Ampat Islands

Raja Ampat (Sutirta Budiman / Unsplash)

Indonesia's next global tourist spot is the Raja Ampat islands in West Papua Province. There are four main islands, namely Waigeo Island, Batanta Island, Salawati Island, and Misool Island.

Based on data from The Nature Conservancy and Conservation International, Raja Ampat waters have 75% of marine species worldwide, including 540 types of corals, 1,511 species of fish and marine biota.

Raja Ampat is not only visited by foreign tourists, but many local tourists are crazy about this tourist destination.

Bali

Bali (Geio Tishchler / Unsplash)

It feels like Bali has become the most global tourist spot in Indonesia. The natural beauty and the thick local customs and culture are factors that tourists feel at home in visiting Bali. Beaches, waterfalls, mountains, and historical places become destinations for tourists to spend time on the Island of the Gods.