5 Cool Destinations in Indonesia and Style Recommendations to Stay Comfortable and Warm

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JAKARTA - Approaching the end of the year, it is the right time to travel with family, friends, or loved ones. In order to simply relieve fatigue from daily routines, or to enjoy quality time before the turn of the year, various interesting domestic destinations can certainly be used as holiday destinations.

If you want to experience a new atmosphere far from the hustle and bustle of the city, with a budget allocation that is still friendly to your pocket, now there are many local tourist destination options that offer natural beauty, unique experiences, and fresh air for you to enjoy. Here are some recommendations for local tourist attractions that can be an option for a vacation, as well as the right LifeWear equipment to complete your vacation, summarized by VOI from the official UNIQLO broadcast.

Recommendations for five natural tourist destinations in Indonesia with beautiful views and cool weather.

1. Natural Charm in Batu, East Java

Batu City, located near Malang City, East Java, is located between several mountains such as Welirang and Arjuno. Famous for its natural beauty and cool air, Batu City is also nicknamed the Apple City and "Little Switzerland on Java Island".

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Why is that? This is because Batu City has a temperature that tends to be cold with an average temperature of 18°C ​​to 24°C. Many tourists like this destination in the east of Java Island for its enchanting natural beauty, the variety of culinary delights offered, and the choice of tourist destinations for families such as the Angkut Museum, the Bagong Adventure Human Body Museum, and the very famous Batu Secret Zoo.

Clothing recommendations

Facing the weather in Batu which is quite cool, don't forget to bring comfortable clothes that are enough to warm your body. For men, the choice of a Flannel Shirt or Zippered Fleece Jacket can be an alternative outer option to be layered with your favorite T-shirt, a stylish but still warm impression will be very suitable for this style.

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Meanwhile, for women, the choice of Soft Knit Fleece Round Collar T-shirt or High Collar Rib T-shirt can be a simple, chic, but still warm outfit choice.

2. Enjoy Camping in Pengalengan or Ciwidey Area, West Java

Still located on Java Island, one of the sub-districts in West Java can also be an exciting tourist destination. Pengalengan, located in the highlands of West Java, offers many views of beautiful and green tea plantations from an altitude of around 1,550 meters above sea level.

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In addition to pampering the eyes by seeing the green expanse, we can also visit several waterfalls or waterfalls around which have clear water flows, or rafting on the river while crossing Situ Cileunca to the Rahong Pine Forest. The temperature in this area ranges from around 18°C ​​to 22°C, tends to be cool with slightly humid conditions.

Clothing recommendations

To keep your body warm and comfortable during activities, wear HEATTECH Round Collar T-Shirt and Sweat Pants. As a complement to the warmth at night, you can wear HEATTECH Socks.

Aiming for a cooler area in West Java? You can choose the Ciwidey option which is famous as a strawberry producing area and has the beauty of the White Crater while watching the sunrise while camping. In Ciwidey, the average temperature is around 16°C to 20°C and at certain times can even reach 13°C.

Visiting Ciwidey requires more qualified equipment to wear. HEATTECH Extra Warm Round Collar Cotton T-Shirt can be chosen as an inner, combined with PUFFTECH Parka Jacket outer which has thin fiber technology from Japan to keep the body warm without thick layers. For bottom matches, wear HEATTECH Geared Pants for extra warmth.

3. Berastagi Plateau, North Sumatra

Want a different feel outside Java? The next destination that can be an alternative vacation is the Berastagi Plateau in North Sumatra. Located about 66 kilometers from the city of Medan, this area, which is the center of the largest plantation production on Sumatra Island, is flanked by two active volcanoes, namely Mount Sibayak and Mount Sinabung.

Located at an altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level, Berastagi is one of the coldest cities in Indonesia, with an average temperature of 17°C to 21°C. In addition to enjoying the natural beauty from a height, there are also hot springs, the Pusaka Museum, and Soekarno's Exile House which can be tourist options to visit.

Clothing recommendations

To accompany your trip in the Berastagi area, you can wear the HEATTECH Round Collar T-Shirt layered with a Lightweight Souffle Yarn V-Neck Short Cardigan as a comfortable outer. Various choices of pants can also be chosen to beautify your appearance, such as Wide Jeans or Wide Dry Sweat Pants.

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4. Nagari Dingin Tanpa Salju in Alahanpanjang, West Sumatera

This destination, 65 kilometers from Padang City, is a tourist village located on the Bukit Barisan, precisely on the eastern slope of the Kerinci Seblat National Park area. It is called the Nagari (village) Dingin Tanpa Salju because it has a fairly cold temperature of around 10°C to 15°C, with beautiful natural scenery because it is presented with the beauty of the hills and the presence of Lake Diateh, one part of the Twin Lakes, which has a dragon mascot called Nagote.

Clothing recommendations

When exploring this area, don't forget to bring HEATTECH Extra Warm Round Collar Cotton T-Shirt as an inner layer, accompanied by an Ultra Light Down Vest outer layer as preparation to ward off the cold weather. If traveling with children, equip them with a Souffle Yarn Sweater which comes in a choice of attractive colors, and Dry Sweat Full-Zip Hoodie outerwear. Comfort is the main thing for a fun holiday moment.

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5. Welcoming Sunrise in Dieng Plateau, Central Java

This tourist destination has long been a favorite of nature lovers and those who enjoy attractive tourism. Located at an altitude of up to 2,590 meters above sea level, this area is flanked by rows of hills on the north and south sides that originate from the volcanic activity of the Dieng Mountains. The air temperature in this area ranges from 12°C to 20°C during the day and 6°C to 10°C at night.

Even in the dry season, the temperature in Dieng remains cold. The temperature in the dry season in Dieng can reach 0°C in the morning. In this area, there are many tourist attractions that we can visit, such as the beauty of Sikunir Hill and Mount Prau, Telaga Warna which is famous for its changing lake water color due to the reflection of sunlight, Batu Pandang Ratapan Angin, Arjuna Temple, Sikidang Crater, and many more.

Clothing recommendations

With temperatures that can change drastically, prepare yourself with a Seamless Down Jacket, layered with a chic middle layer such as the Souffle Yarn Sweater, or the Extra Fine Merino Sweater. To keep your little one warm, bring a warm outer such as the PUFFTECH Parka Jacket or

PUFFTECH Quilt Shirt Jacket, don't forget to wear an inner HEATTECH Extra Warm Round Collar Cotton T-shirt and HEATTECH Extra Warm Cotton Legging Underwear to ward off the cold weather that interferes with your little one's comfort when moving actively.