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Saturday, October 30, 2010

21 Years Chaining "Puzzle" Sambisari


Nothing strange feeling Karyowinangun descend on a morning in 1966. But a rare event experienced in the field at the time, when you're swinging the spade into the ground. Hoe who swung to the ground hitting a large rock that once seen as having carved on its surface. Karyowinangun and people around were surprised by the presence of chunks of rock.
Department aware of any archaeological findings come too soon and then set the area as a sanctuary of ancient Karyowinangun field. Carved stone, found it supposed to be part of the temple that may be buried under paddy fields. Excavation was then executed to find hundreds of other boulders and ancient statues. And indeed, the stones were indeed is a component of a temple.
Lapse of 21 years later, finally able to enjoy the beauty of the temple. The temple building was named Sambisari Sambisari stands majestically in the hamlet, village Purwomartani, Kalasan District, Sleman, 10 kilometers from the city center. You can reach by driving through the cross streets of Yogya-Solo to find signposts towards this temple. Next, you just turn left following the line.
YogYES was surprised when it arrived at the temple area. When direct views into the middle area of the temple, just looks as though the roof stone structure plays only a few feet above the ground. YogYES wondering, what's really Sambisari just that small? After the close, then we get the answer. Apparently, Sambisari temple is 6.5 meters lower than the surrounding region.
Sambisari could have been built between the years 812-838 AD, probably during the reign of Rakai Garung. Temple complex consists of 1 main temple and 3 supporting temples. There are 2 fences surrounding the temple complex, a fence has been completely refurbished, while one other fence revealed only slightly to the east of the temple. Still as a barrier, there are 8 pieces scattered phallus stakes in each direction of the wind.
Main temple building is unique because it does not have a mat like other temples in Java. The foot of the temple also functions as a base so that parallel to the ground. The foot part of the temple left plain, without reliefs or decorations. Various decoration Simbar most of which are found on the body to the top of the temple exterior. The ornaments glance like batik motifs.
Stepping up the stairs of the entrance of the main temple, you can see an ornament of a lion in the open mouth of makara (the magical animal in Hindu mythology) are dropped. The figure of makara in Sambisari is an evolution of the makara form in India that can be a blend of elephant with a fish or a crocodile with a curved tail.
1 meter wide corridor will be found after passing through the last stair of the main temple entrance. Passing through this, you will see three niches, each of which contains a statue. On the north side, there is a statue of Goddess Durga (the wife of Lord Shiva) with 8 hands each holding a weapon. While on the eastern side there are statues of Ganesha (son of Goddess Durga). On the south side, there is a statue of Agastya with aksamala (prayer beads) are worn around the neck.
Entering the primary compartment of the temple, can be seen phallus and the yoni is large enough, approximately 1.5 meters. Its existence shows that this temple was built as a shrine of Lord Shiva. Phallus and yoni in the main temple room is also used to make holy water. Typically, water diguyurkan the phallus and allowed to flow through a small ditch on the yoni, then housed in a container.
Exit from the main temple and heading west, you can see the third chapel (companion) is facing the opposite direction. There are allegations that the chapel was intentionally built without a roof because when the excavation was found in the stones of the roof. The interior of the chapel center has a square pedestal decorated with dragon and Padmasana (lotus flower) spherical convex on it. Possibly, Padmasana and mat used as a statue or offerings.
When you are satisfied with enjoying the beauty of the temple, you can go into space information. Some of the photographs that illustrate the environmental field Karyowinangun before the excavation and initial conditions of the temple when the discovery. There are also photographs of the excavation and reconstruction of the temple that lasted for tens of years, including pictures of other objects found during excavation, bronze statues that are kept at the Institute for Preservation of Archaeological Heritage.
The beauty of the temple Sambisari now we can enjoy is the result of the hard work of archaeologists for 21 years. The temple that initially looked like a giant puzzle, piece by piece was reconstructed for the sake of sustainability is one more great cultural heritage of the past.
Script: Yunanto Wiji Utomo

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Ratu Boko Palace, the splendor of Mount Full Peace


Ratu Boko Palace is an imposing building that was built during the reign of Rakai Panangkaran, one of the descendants of Wangsa dynasty. The palace was originally named Abhayagiri Vihara (meaning monastery on a peaceful hill) was built for seclusion and to focus on spiritual life. Being in this palace, you can feel the peace as well as see the sights of the city of Yogyakarta and Prambanan Temple with the background of Mount Merapi.
This palace is located 196 meters above sea level. An area of 250,000 m2 area of the palace is divided into four, namely middle, west, southeast, and east. The middle part consists of building the main gate, field, Temple Arson, swimming, rock berumpak, and Paseban. Meanwhile, the southeast part includes Hall, Hall-Hall, 3 temples, ponds, and complex for princess. Complex cave, Buddha Stupa, and ponds located on the east. While the western part consists only of the hills.
If you enter from the palace gate, you will go directly to the middle. Two high gates will welcome you. The first gate has three entrances while the second has 5 doors. If you are careful, on the first gate will be found the word 'Panabwara'. Said that, based on the inscription Middle Wanua III, written by Rakai Panabwara, (descendants of Rakai Panangkaran) which took over the palace. The purpose of writing his name is to legitimize power, give 'power' more glorious and signaled that the building was the main building.
About 45 meters from the second gate, you will see a temple made of white stones so-called Temple of White Stone. Not far from there, you will also find Combustion Temple. The temple is a square (26 meters x 26 meters) and has 2 terraces. As the name implies, the temple was used for burning corpses. Besides the two temples, a stone berumpak and pool will be encountered later when you walk about 10 meters from the Temple Combustion.
A mysterious well be seen if you walk to the southeast of the Combustion Temple. That said, the well named Amrita Mantana which means holy water given spell. Now, the water was still used. Local people say, well water that can bring good luck to the wearer. While Hindus use it for Tawur grand ceremony the day before Nyepi. The use of water in the ceremony is believed to support its goal, namely to purify themselves and to return the earth and its contents on the initial harmony. YogYES recommend you visit Prambanan temple a day before Nyepi day to see the ceremony process.
Stepping into the eastern part of the palace, you'll see two caves, a large pool measuring 20 meters x 50 meters and a Buddhist stupa looked calm. Two caves were formed from sedimentary rock called breccia stones. More above the cave that was called Cave Lana while under Wadon called the Cave. Just in front of Lana Cave there is a pool and three stupas. Based on a study, it is known that the stupa was a Aksobya, one of the Buddhist Pantheon.
Although founded by a Buddhist, this palace has Hindu elements. It can be seen with the Linga and Yoni, Ganesha statues, and gold plate that reads "Om namah swaha Rudra yes" as a form of worship of the god Rudra, which is another name of Lord Shiva. The existence of Hindu elements that prove the existence of religious tolerance that is reflected in architectural works. Indeed, when it Rakai Panangkaran who are followers of Buddhism to live side by side with the followers of Hinduism.
Few people know that this palace is the witness of the initial triumph in Sumatera land. Balaputradewa had fled to the palace before the Sumatra when he was attacked by Rakai Pikatan. Balaputradewa rebelled because they felt as the number two in the government due to the marriage of Old Mataram Kingdom Rakai Pikatan to Pramudhawardani (brother Balaputradewa. After he was defeated and fled to Sumatra, before he became king in the kingdom of Srivijaya.
As a heritage building, the Palace of King Boko other inheritances. Other buildings are generally in the form of temple or shrine, as the name of this palace show the characteristics as a residence. It is shown from the poles and roofs of buildings made of wood, even though we are left only see shelf of stone. Telusurilah this palace, then you will get more, one of them a very beautiful sunset views. An American tourist said, "This is the most beautiful sunset on earth."
Script: Yunanto Wiji Utomo

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Prambanan Hindu Temple Beautiful in the World


Prambanan is a stunningly beautiful building built in the 10th century during the reign of two kings, and Rakai Rakai Pikatan Balitung. Rose as high as 47 meters (5 meters higher than Borobudur temple), the foundation of this temple has fulfilled the desire to show Hindu triumph in the land of Java. This temple is located 17 kilometers from the city center, in the middle of an area that now functions as beautiful park.
There is a legend that Javanese people always tell about this temple. Once, a man named Bandung Bondowoso loved Roro Jonggrang. Because of his love, Jonggrang asked Bondowoso make 1000 temples with statues in one night. The request was nearly fulfilled Jonggrang asked the villagers to pound rice and make a big fire that created an atmosphere like the morning. Bondowoso who only completed 999 statues cursed Jonggrang be a statue of the 1000 because he felt cheated.
Prambanan temple has three main temples in the primary yard, namely Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva. The three temples are a symbol of Trimurti in Hindu belief. All of them face east. Each main temple has accompanying temple facing to the west, namely Nandini for Shiva, Swan to Brahma, and Garuda for Vishnu. In addition, there are 2 temples wedge, 4 color temples and 4 corner temples. In the second there are 224 temples.
Entering the Shiva temple located in the middle and the highest building, you will find a room 4. One main room contains a statue of Shiva, while the other 3 rooms each containing a statue of Durga (Shiva's wife), Agastya (Shiva's teacher), and Ganesha (Shiva's son). Durga is touted as the statue of Roro Jonggrang in the legend recounted above.
In the Vishnu temple is located in the north of Shiva temple, you will only see one room containing a statue of Vishnu. Brahma temple is located south of Shiva temple, you will only find one room with a statue of Brahma.
Quite attractive accompanying temple is Garuda temple that is located near the Vishnu temple. This temple keeps a story of half-bird human being named Garuda. Garuda is a mystical bird in Hindu mythology, who was gold, white face, red wings, beak and wings like eagles. It is estimated, the figure is Hindu adaptation of Bennu (means 'rises' or 'shining', usually associated with the god Re) in ancient Egyptian mythology or Phoenix in Old Greek mythology. Garuda succeeded in saving his mother from the curse of Aruna (Garuda is born handicapped brother) by stealing Tirta Amrita (holy water of the gods).
The ability to save that which was admired by many people until now and used for various purposes. Indonesia used it to sign the country. That said, the creator of the emblem of Garuda Pancasila find inspiration in this temple. Other countries also use it to sign the country is Thailand, with the same reason but the adaptation of different shape and appearance. In Thailand, Garuda is known or Krut Pha Krut.
Prambanan also has panels of relief describing the story of Ramayana. According to experts, the relief is similar to the Ramayana story is revealed through oral traditions. Another interesting relief is Kalpataru tree that the Hindu religion is considered as a tree of life, sustainability and environmental compatibility. In Prambanan, relief of Kalpataru tree is described middle flanking a lion. The existence of this tree makes experts consider that the people of the 9th century had wisdom to manage its environment.
Just as the figure of Garuda, Kalpataru is now also used for various purposes. In Indonesia, Kalpataru became a symbol of Forum for Environment (WALHI). In fact, some scientists in Bali to develop the concept of Tri Hita Karana for environment conservation by seeing Kalpataru relief in this temple. The tree of life can also be found on the mountains that used to open the puppet arts. A proof that the relief panels in Prambanan has worldwide.
If careful, you can also see various birds relief, this time a real bird. Bird reliefs at Prambanan are so natural that biologists can identify their genus. One was relief of the Yellow-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua sulphurea) that invite questions. Why, the bird was actually found only in Masakambing Island, an island in the Java Sea. Then, whether the type that were once numerous in Yogyakarta? The answer please find out for yourself. Because, until now no one who can solve the mystery.
Well, there are many more which can be extracted at Prambanan. You certainly should not be bored. If it is finally exhausted, you can relax in the beautiful garden. Interested? Come soon. Since September 18, 2006, you can enter zone 1 Prambanan though does not get into the temple. The damage caused by the earthquake on 27 May 2006 is being repaired.
Script: Yunanto Wiji Utomo

Friday, October 22, 2010

5 Things You Need to Know before Hiring a car in Yogyakarta / Yogyakarta



   
1.      About Car Rental
      
All car rental car rental listed on this site already has a business license issued by the government. However, unlike the Hertz or Avis, car rental in Indonesia usually are managed directly by the owner. This gives the opportunity to negotiate a cheaper rental rate if you will hire for a long time (more than a week), have often hired there, or already well acquainted with the owner of the rental car.
   
2.      About Cars
      
Daihatsu Xenia 1.0 and other city car (1000 cc or less) is sufficient to get around in the city. But if you plan to mountainous areas (such as Kaliurang and Kaliadem) or the beaches in Gunung Kidul area then you need a more powerful car (1500 cc) for the trip more enjoyable. If you want to visit Dieng Plateu, Temple Cetho, or Tawangmangu in Central Java, then you should rent a car or a 2,500 cc diesel.

      
Note:
      
Intrigued by the SUV over 4000 cc? You can rent a Hummer 3, the Jeep Wrangler Rubicon, and many other luxury cars in 88 Star Transport.
   
3.      About Rental Rate
      
Car rental rates in Yogyakarta is very simple, containing only basic components: rental car. When in the course of any parking fees, toll tickets, etc., then it become the responsibility of tenants.
   
4.

      
About BBM
      
Based on experience, will be more efficient when renting a car without fuel (fuel oil) because you can fill it themselves as needed. Car type budget MPV (Toyota Avanza, Daihatsu Xenia, or a Suzuki APV) typically consume 1 liter of premium gas mileage of 10 km, so you can simply fill 20 liters of fuel to get around the city of Yogyakarta, a day or to Borobudur Temple (42 km). Official price premium at the pump Pertamina is Rp. 4500 / liter.

      
Note:
      
The fuel needs may be different depending on the mileage and the compression ratio of your car.
   
5.      About Driver
      
Many travel sites are recommended to hire a car driver when traveling to Yogyakarta, YogYES completely agree. The traffic here runs on the left and slightly semerawut, you'll likely enjoy the trip when renting a car driver. Wages driver in Yogyakarta only Rp. 50,000 / 12 hours, so you can give tips if you are satisfied.

      
When you rent a car driver then you are obliged to feed the driver. When it's time for lunch or dinner, you should ask the driver taking a break while eating. An experienced driver can sometimes indicate a place to eat delicious (and cheap) nearby.

      
Especially on Friday, you need to ask the driver if he needs time to prayer on Friday (pk 12:00 to 12:45)

      
If you are traveling out of town to stay then you are also required to provide lodging or lodging expenses to give the driver a magnitude according to the agreement (normally USD. 100,000 / night).
   
6.      About Tour Package
      
Well, this tips the number 5 1. Some rental car in Yogyakarta, also provides an attractive tourist packages with a very low price. You really can not expect a driver to take you will know a lot about tourist attractions, but this is no big deal. You can read the information about tourist attractions in Yogyakarta is on sites like www.yogyes.com

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

HOW TO JOGJAKARTA


Getting Jogja
TrainYou may reach Yogyakarta by train from Jakarta, Bandung or Surabaya. Economic train will stop at Station Lempuyangan, while the railway business class and executive stopped at Tugu Station.
BusJogja can be reached by bus from Sumatra Island, Bali, and almost all cities in Java. Jogja is a bus terminal in Terminal Giwangan
PlaneCurrently available direct flights Kuala Lumpur - Yogyakarta. There is also a domestic flight from Jakarta to Yogyakarta, Denpasar, Yogyakarta, Balikpapan, Yogyakarta, and much more. Yogyakarta Airport is Adisucipto International Airport.Wandering in Jogja
Many tourist attractions in Yogyakarta are not reached by public transport, but its charm is very pity to miss. Renting a car is an ideal choice for tourists who want to explore the tourist attractions in Yogyakarta full. See a list of the official car rental in Jogja / Yogyakarta.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Discover the Treasures of Java


A thousand years ago, Yogyakarta is the center of the ancient Mataram kingdom prosperous and has a high civilization. This is what founded the Kingdom of Borobudur temple which is the largest Buddhist temple in the world, 300 years before Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Other relics are the temple of Prambanan, Ratu Boko Palace, and dozens of other temples that have been restored and are still buried under the ground (see Temple Tour).
But by some mysterious reason, the Ancient Mataram Kingdom central government moved to East Java in the 10th century. Magnificent temples were abandoned and partially buried by the eruption of Mount Merapi material. Slowly, the Yogyakarta region went back into the thick forest.
Six hundred years later, Panembahan Senopati establish Islamic Mataram kingdom in this region. Once again Yogyakarta to witness the history of empire that controls the island of Java and its surroundings. Islamic Mataram Kingdom has left a trail of ruins of the citadel and royal tombs in Kotagede now known as a center for silver in Yogyakarta (see Tour History).
Giyanti agreement in 1755 dividing the kingdom of Mataram Islam became Kasunan Surakarta, based in the city of Solo and Yogyakarta Sultanate who founded the palace in the city of Yogyakarta. Kraton (palace) was still standing until now and still serves as a residence sultan and his family, complete with hundreds of courtiers who voluntarily run a tradition in the midst of changing times. At the palace, every day there are cultural performances of wayang kulit performances, gamelan, Javanese dance, etc. (see Schedule of Events).
Yogyakarta at the present is a place of tradition and modern dynamics go hand in hand. In Yogyakarta there are courts with hundreds of courtiers loyal to the tradition, but also there is the University of Gadjah Mada University, which is one of the leading universities in Southeast Asia. In Yogyakarta, some people living in an agrarian culture is thick, but there are also the student with life-style pop. In Yogyakarta there are traditional markets and handicrafts while standing next to the mall, no less hectic.
At the north end of Yogyakarta, you will see Mount Merapi stands proudly as high as 9738 feet. This mountain is one of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia. Traces the fierce eruption of Mount Merapi in 2006 and can be witnessed in the village of Kaliadem, 30 km from the city of Yogyakarta. Landscape style Mooi Indiƫ green expanse of rice fields and Mount Merapi in the background can still be seen on the outskirts of the city of Yogyakarta (see Nature Tourism).
In the southern part of Yogyakarta, you will find many beaches. The most famous beach is Parangtritis with legend Nyi Roro Kidul, Yogyakarta but also has natural beaches in Gunung Kidul beautiful. You can see Sadeng which is a primordial Solo River estuary before a powerful tectonic forces lifted the surface of the southern island of Java so that the flow of the river turned to the north like today. You also can visit the beach which has 250 channels Siung rock climbing, Beach Sundak, and others (see Beaches).
Malaysia has the world's tallest twin towers, Prambanan Temple Yogyakarta has a towering 47 meters tall and is made by hand 1100 years earlier. Singapore has a modern life, Yogyakarta has a traditional agrarian society. Thailand and Bali has beautiful beaches, Yogyakarta has natural beaches and Mount Merapi, which saves the story of how powerful the forces of nature.
A unique combination of ancient temples, history, tradition, culture, and the forces of nature make Yogyakarta is well worth a visit. YogYES.COM sites will help you plan a visit to Yogyakarta and enjoy the best charm of this place. We provide abundant information about the sights, star hotels, cheap hotels, restaurants, food stalls, travel agents, rental car and all the information you need to travel to Yogyakarta / Jogja.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Flower Garden Cihideung

Flower Garden Cihideung or rather called Flower City District Cihideung Parongpong. People often misspelled with Cihideng.
Location:Jl. Bajuri Sgt. Enter from the direction toward the terminal plumbing Leaf Village Restaurant, The Peak Or Houses Strawberries (Strawberry).
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* Better known as the City Flower
    
* When going to the Leaf Village restaurant, The Peak or Houses Strawberries, you will pass through this area.
    
* It provides various types of flowers, ornamental plants, fruit seeds and agro-tourism.
    
* Prices plants at relatively cheaper compared to other places and of course a lot of choices, because most of the 2 KM on either side there are merchant plants.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Ride a horse in Lembang


Recreational horseback riding or an entertainment that you can do in your vacation complete. De'Ranch is the object (object) new tourism especially in horse riding is located in the vicinity of Lembang (precisely in Maribaya) Bandung, West Java.Make Money Online
Tourism horseback riding cowboy (cowboy) is the main entertainment of these attractions. The horse is a horse that is imported and local horses lokal.Kuda geared for beginners or children. Meanwhile, imports of horses intended for those who've experienced on horseback. Before riding your horse will wear the hat, vest and leather boots like a cowboy rider in America there.
In addition to horseback riding tour, where there are also the cows are placed in large cages. Beef is also an entertainment spectacle that is interesting, especially the children.
Flying fox, rock climbing which is favored by many people you can also enjoy this place.
If you have tired of horseback riding or to look around this resort, you can enjoy the food at this place like, hamburgers, sausage, oxtail soup and others.
To reach this place, point your car toward Lembang. After passing through the valley market and find the intersection Lembang, you straight towards Maribaya. Precisely at:
De'RanchJl. Maribaya 17 Lembang BandungTlp. 022 70840661

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Hotels in Lembang, Bandung, West Java, which can be used as alternative accommodation.


   
1.      Putri Gunung Hotel Lembang
      
Jl. Boat Tangkuban Kingdom Km.16, Lembang
      
Tlp. 022 2786620
      
Fax 022 2786902
   
2.      Hotel Panorama Lembang
      
Jl. Raya Tangkuban Boat
      
Tlp. 022 2786030, Fax 2786780
   
3.      Hotel Yehezikiel
      
Jl. Maribaya 118
      
Tlp. 2787133
      
Fax 2786677
   
4.      Grand Hotel Lembang
      
Jl. Raya Lembang
      
Tlp. 022 2786671
   
5.      Dayang Sumbi
      
Jl. Raya Lembang Km 17.8
      
Tlp. 0222786122
   
6.      Diamond
      
Jl. Tangkuban boat
      
Tlp. 022 2786808
      
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7.      Sari Bumi Raya
      
Jl. Tangkuban Perahu
      
Tlp. 022 2786422
   
8.      Juvante
      
Jl. Raya Lembang 11.2 km
      
Tlp. 022 2786121
      
Fax 022 2788286
   
9.      Panorama Cottage
      
Jl. Tangkuban Perahu
      
Tlp. 022 2786190
  
10.      Pines Hotel
      
Jl. Raya Lembang No 51
      
Tlp. 5222554
  
11.      Pondok Lembang
      
Jl. Maribaya
      
Tlp. 022 2786078
  
12.      Hotel Bumi Makmur Indah
      
Jl. Raya Lembang
      
Tlp. 022 2788877
  
13.      Mangala Giri
      
Jl. Boat Tangkuban Lembang
      
Tlp. 022 2787505
  
14.      Lodging 68
      
Jl. Raya Lembang
      
Tlp. 022 2786802
  
15.      Rose Cottage
      
Jl. Tangkuban Perahu
      
Tlp. 022 2786120
  
16.      Fir Asri
      
Jl. Grand Hotel No. 25
      
Tlp. 022 2785756
  
17.      Hotel de Valley
      
Jl. Dago Ciburial
      
Tlp. 022 2504540
  
18.      Wisma Gunung Putri
      
Jl. Tangkuban Perahu No. 24 Lembang
      
Tlp. -
  
19.      Water Villa
      
Jl. Col Masturi Cisarua Lembang
      
Tlp. 022 2789440
  
20.      Lembang Asri
      
Jl. Col Masturi Cisarua
      
Tlp. 022 2787690
  
21.      Phallus
      
Jl. Jayagiri
      
Tlp. 022 2786270
  
22.      Pondok Sukamanah
      
Jl. Maribaya
      
Tlp. 022 276996
  
23.      Beautiful Insulinde
      
Jl. Cihanjuang
      
Tlp. 022 270087

Sunday, October 10, 2010

List of Cheap Hotels in Bali


Place of lodging, accommodation, hotels with price / tariff, cheap in Kuta Bali
Lots of tourists who travel to Bali to find lodgings, hotel accommodation or cheap, because of cost or limited budget, or also because not too concerned with the means of accommodation. Below in the enclosed list of the inn / accommodation / hotels cheap, hopefully to help roads in bali you running smoothly

   
1.
      
Balindo Hotels
      
Location: Jl. Raya Kuta 117
      
Phone: 0361 - 750795 / 751050
      
Description:
          
* There are about 17 rooms
          
* Facilities: air-conditioning and ceiling fan
          
* Hotel facilities: swimming pool, kopim the m tv
   
2.
      
Bungalows Taman Ayu
      
Location: Poppies 1
      
Phone: 0361-751855
   
3.
      
Cempaka II
      
Phone: 0361-757750
      
Description:
          
* Clean (recommended).
      
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4.
      
Two Dara
      
Location: Poppies Lane II.
      
Description:
          
* Rooms are very simple
          
* Facilities fan
   
5.
      
Gora Beach Inn
      
Location: Poppies Lane II, Banjar Pengabetan
      
Phone: 0361-752578
      
Description:
          
* Facilities: ceiling fan
   
6.
      
Hotel Darmadi
      
Location: Jl. Raya Kuta 100A-B
      
Phone: 0361 - 751788 / 756086
      
Description:
          
* Facilities: air-conditioning and ceiling fan
   
7.
      
Jus Edith Bungalows
      
Location: Poppies Lane II, Gang wildly
      
Phone: 0361-750558
      
Description:
          
* The location is close to the Jl. Legian
          
* Close to dining and shopping facilities daily needs.
          
* Well-room: twin beds, bathroom, one-legged wind
          
* If staying in a long time, try again in nego
   
8.
      
Komala Indah
      
Location: Poppies 1 No. 20
      
Phone: 0361-751422
   
9.
      
Losman ARTHAWAN
      
Location: Poppies Lane II
      
Phone: 0361-752913
      
Description:
          
* Room facilities: bathroom, fan
  
10.
      
Mahendra
      
Location: Poppies 1, Banjar Pengabetan
      
Phone: 0361-752371
  
11.
      
Okie House
      
Location: Poppies Lane II
      
Phone: 0361-752081
      
Description:
          
* Location near Hotel Barong (from Jl Pantai Kuta Poppies Lane II entry, the hotel is luxurious compared to other buildings)
          
* Facilities: bathroom
  
12.
      
Palm Gardens Taman Nyiur
      
Location: Poppies Lane II
      
Phone: 0361-752198
      
Description:
          
* Facilities: ceiling fan
  
13.
      
Puri Agung
      
Location: Poppies 1
      
Phone: 0361-750054
  
14.
      
Puri Beach Inn
      
Location: Poppies Lane II
      
Description:
          
* Facilities: ceiling fan
  
15.
      
Get free Bungalows
      
Location: Poppies Lane II, Gg. Wildly. 50 m from the Bali bombing monument
      
Phone: 0361-754246
      
Description:
          
* Rates cheap (direct contact about the price), around Rp. 50,000 per night
          
* Net
          
* Room facilities: ceiling fan, bathroom
          
* If staying in a long time, try to nego price
  
16.
      
Segara Sadhu Inn.
      
Location: Poppies II Gang 1 no. 3A
      
Phone: 0361-759909
      
email: Segarasadhu@yahoo.com
      
Description:
          
* Close to Kuta beach
          
* There is a mini restaurant
  
17.
      
Taman Indah Beach Inn
      
Location: Poppies Lane II, Br. Pengabetan
      
Phone: 0361-753795
      
Description:
          
* Facilities: ceiling fan, bathroom
  
18.
      
Tunjung Bali Inn.
      
Location: Poppies Lane II
      
Phone: 0361-762990
      
Description:
          
* Facilities: ceiling fan, bathroom, shower
  
19.
      
Wisma Bima I
      
Location: Jl. Kuta Raya no.195
      
Phone: 0361-751141
      
Description:
          
* Facilities: air-conditioning and ceiling fan
          
* Hotel facilities: tv, coffee, tea, meeting room
  
20.
      
Wisma Bima II
      
Location: Jl. Raya Kuta 109
      
Phone: 0361-751142
      
Description:
          
* Facilities: air-conditioning and ceiling fan
          
* Hotel facilities: tv, coffee, tea,
  
21.
      
Yunna Cottage
      
Loaksi: Jl. Pantai Kuta, Gg Poppies II
      
Phone: 0361-753015
      
Description:
          
* Close to Kuta beach
          
* Facilities: ceiling fan, room large enough
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Friday, October 8, 2010

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House of Sampoerna

Sampoerna
PT HM Sampoerna or Sampoerna, one of the largest tobacco companies in Indonesia today, was founded by Liem Seeng Tee (1893-1956). Liem Seeng Tee is an immigrant from a poor family in Fujian province in China. In 1898, shortly after his mother died, he was with his father and older sister came to Indonesia to seek a more friendly climate.
But he must be separated from her sister, because it is very poor, so that his father had willingly adopted daughter of a family in Singapore. Shortly after arriving in Indonesia, his father died. That's what makes it should be independent since the age of 5 years in a foreign country.
Then Liem was appointed as a child by a family in Bojonegoro, a small town near Surabaya, and began studying tobacco blend which is then sold at the train station. At the age of 17, he began to work independently by selling cigarettes on the train cars.
Cigarettes shop SampoernaPada in 1912, shortly after marrying Siem Tjang Nio, he rented a small shop in Surabaya Tjantian. They sell a variety of basic goods and tobacco products. In addition, he also sells tobacco by using a bicycle down the streets of Surabaya. From the beginning of this very simple, giant Sampoerna begins.
In 1913, he founded the Handel Maastchpaij Liem Seeng Tee who later became PT HM Sampoerna. Sampoerna continues to grow into large companies despite experiencing some problems. You can see the progress of history Sampoerna of small shops owned by Liem Seeng Tee and wife to be a big company by visiting the House of Sampoerna.

 
House of Sampoerna
An area of 1.5 hectares and consists of several buildings. Large buildings in the center and flanked by two smaller buildings on the left and right. The building was dididirkan in 1864 and originally used as an orphanage for orphan boys.
In 1912, the orphanage moved to Jalan Embong Malang. Then in 1932 after a successful, Liem Seeng Tee bought this building as the Sampoerna cigarette factory. Since then, this place is known as the Mill Park Sampoerna.Building the Great House of Sampoerna
In the large main building, initially there is a wide hall. Therefore, the idea of Liem's wife, the hall was made into a movie theater by the name of Sampoerna Theater. The theater is equipped with a rotating stage and an artificial floor for special effects, thus making it one of theater's greatest buildings of its time. Ir Soekarno often uses this hall to rekindle the spirit of struggle in colonial times. Even Charlie Chaplin had visited the theater.
Currently, the main building into a museum cigarette House of Sampoerna. Upon entering this building, the smell of cloves can be smelled. In the first room in this big building, you can see a replica of a cigarette shop that was first used by Liem Seeng Tee to sell basic food items and tobacco. You can also see old bikes have the founder of Sampoerna who used to sell cigarettes. In addition, there are various personal items such as kebaya, sarong, and the founder of Sampoerna's old furniture.
In the middle of the main building, there are various photos of the director and commissioner of Sampoerna. In addition there are various collections of cigarettes and lighters on display here. Then in the very back room is still in the main building, there are various tools from the Sampoerna cigarette production in the early days. For example, the means of production of cigarettes and an old printing press. You can also see a variety of research equipment for the manufacture of cigarettes from R & D department at the time.
In the back of the main building, there is a factory large enough to produce cigarettes. Until now, this building is still used to produce cigarettes that is populist enough Sampoerna Dji Sam Soe and processed traditionally. You can watch the process of making cigarettes in one room of this mill from the stage on the 2nd floor main building. The factory was opened on Monday through Saturday from 6 am to 3 pm. There are 234 workers who make tobacco products in this room with a traditional music background. Each worker can produce 325 cigarettes per hour!House of Sampoerna
Then on the right and left of the main building, there are smaller buildings. Both this building called West House and East House. Both this house has a floor plan upside down (like a mirror). Formerly, this building was used as Sampoerna family residence. The founder of Sampoerna family has the principle that they must stay in the location of the factory to control the business with more efficient and effective. In addition, the founder of Sampoerna wanted to teach his sons to learn to do business directly.West Houses
Cigarettes shop SampoernaSebagai tradition, since then until now, the Sampoerna family still occupies one of these buildings. Precisely in the building left of the main building or the West House, still occupied by the next generations the Sampoerna family. Originally occupying is Liem Seeng Tee and family, then occupied by his son Aga Sampoerna and is currently occupied by Putera Sampoerna with his family. In the West House also has a Rolls Royce made in 1972 which produced limited. This car had the second generation of the Sampoerna family brought from Singapore so that still has the plate number SL 234. West's house because it is still occupied by the Sampoerna family, it is not open to the public.Eastern Houses
East home or on the right side of the main building, originally occupied by Adi Sampoerna, the founder of Sampoerna's first child. Later this house was used for various functions including the office. Today, the house was used as a cafe. Here you can enjoy a variety of foods and beverages while enjoying the live music offerings. You can also see various events or exhibitions held here.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Atomic Market "Pasar Atum" Surabaya


The market also known as Atom or Atum Market is one market that has been known to the people of Surabaya. Despite its name the market, but market is not a dirty Atomic Market is not comfortable because of the shops and the vendors sell in an orderly manner. The building also so comfortable, clean place to visit.
Market SurabayaPasar Atum Atum was one area of Chinatown in the city of Surabaya. Goods sold comprehensive and quite diverse ranging from apparel, women's accessories, handbags, shoes, gold, and others.
Established in 1960, the Atomic Market continues to grow until now has stood Atomic Mall also interconnected. Atomic Mall with new buildings and facilities AC crowded by visitors who want to shop. But to find food, typical of the old Atomic Market continues to attract the lovers of culinary, because of the many traditional foods and foods that are known for their pleasures.

 
Porridge Madura
At the front of Market Street overlooking Atomic Alert, you can find mothers Porridge seller Madura. They sell close to each other by sitting on a bench with a short repose merchandise in a banana leaf or tray placed on short tables. For buyers who want to enjoy this pulp, available 2 to 3 plastic chair without a backrest.
When buyers order this porridge, sellers will start dispensing the mixture. Mixtures such as white rice gruel, porridge (made from rice flour and coconut milk), black sticky rice, coconut milk, beans salak (made from sweet potatoes) with a thick gravy. Salty taste of porridge and milk mixed with the sweetness of brown sugar water add to the pleasure of this porridge. In addition, there is a sense of coarse grains of white rice porridge and black sticky rice while eating it.
Madura porridge is served on banana leaves. To take food dibeikan a folded banana leaf 2 sebagat spoon. The price of a portion of this slurry of about USD 4000, -. Affordable enough to prop up the stomach to not feel hungry.

 
Hawker Surabaya
Continues to the side of Atomic Market, near the corridor are many vendors hawking traditional cakes and fried snacks. Eclairs chocolate, durian, rum, or rogut looks tempting. Specialties such as ote-ote Porong also available here. In addition, the dollar cake thin cake shaped like a small circle of coins. This cake has a wide selection of flavors that taste the cheese, taste the banana, or chocolate flavor, which is the most popular flavor.
In this corridor, many visitors who stopped by the kiosk Cakue Peneleh. As the name suggests, this stall sells its flagship cakue shrimp as food and other foods such as dumplings, fried bread, and kompiang. Kompiang is a kind of bread was dense and harder than bread in general and there is a sprinkling of sesame seeds on top. For the buns and kompiang some pork in it, so please check with your retailer before purchasing. While on the inside there Atum Market traders sweets, candies, or cookies bulk.
If you like meatballs or in Surabaya is known as bakwan. The place is legendary and Bakwan Kapasari Bakwan Gili. Bakwan has been long enough known by the people of Surabaya. However, according to the news, bakwan is not kosher. So, please be sure to check with the seller. To Bakwan Kapasari, are quite expensive ranging from Rp 4,000, - per one bakwan or meatballs.
Another culinary places in the food court this market. You can also visit the existing food court on the 3rd floor. Like the food court in general, there is plenty of food available. Some are even special food that is legendary Surabaya and opened branches here. For example, ice cream or Nasi Udang Zangrandi Mrs. Rudy. Some of the food sold is food that is widely covered in some magazines or television because of the uniqueness and pleasure.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Selecta

Selecta
Ordinary cold air blanketed the city of Malang, and surrounding areas, including in Batu. This is the main attraction of tourists both domestic and foreign tourists. This place can be an oasis, especially for visitors who live in big cities full of pollution. Here, you can enjoy clean air to meet your lungs. As a refreshing pleasure enhancer, you can enjoy the panoramic beauty of nature.
One of the places visited are common sights Selecta. The strategic location with good infrastructure already will allow visitors to arrive at this place. Selecta tourist spots surrounded by mountains so that the atmosphere really feels natural. Various facilities are available to you and the kids, make this place fit into family attractions.

 
Selecta Park
Selecta, Stone MalangTiba in this place, you can see a large aquarium with many fish in it as the first thing that will be enjoyed before the other interesting things that will be encountered in the sights of this. Entering a place of recreation Selecta, you'll be treated to a beautiful natural panorama. This recreational area made to resemble a garden with flowers, colorful a very interesting subject. The flowers that look fresh and alive more broke than you normally might see in urban areas, probably because the air that supports the development of these flowers. There is also a patron of green trees so that the atmosphere of the park feels fresh. The park is neatly arranged and supported by elements of the park, such as rocks, trails or fish pond so the garden looks more beautiful.

 
Games at Selecta
Various games such as water bikes, riding or driving mini-games that can be done with your child. For those of you who want to linger here, available hotel for a place to stay. Friendly service and clean hotel along with a variety of amenities will make you feel comfortable. In the morning, you can exercise by jogging in the area.
This place has long been known for Selecta have become tourist attractions since the 1930's, since she was a Dutch colonial. His experience as a tourist does not necessarily make managers complacent, because the manager trying to continually improve it in order to remain attractive places to visit and be able to become the tourist attraction that gives comfort to all visitors. Selecta is one of the tourist attractions can be visited while in Batu, Malang.

Monday, October 4, 2010

The history of Borobudur Temple

The history of Borobudur Temple
Borobudur was built around 800 AD or the 9th century. Borobudur was built by the followers of Mahayana Buddhism during the reign of Dynasty dynasty. This temple was built in the heyday dynasty dynasty. The founder of the Borobudur Temple, King Samaratungga originating from or dynasty dynasty dynasty. The possibility of this temple was built around the year 824 AD and was completed around the year 900 AD during the reign of Queen Pramudawardhani who is the daughter of Samaratungga. While the architects who contributed to build this temple according to stories passed down through generations named Gunadharma.Borobudur Temple
Borobudur own words based on the first written evidence that was written by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, Governor General of the United Kingdom in Java, which gives the name of this temple. There is no written evidence that older who gave the name of this temple of Borobudur. Only one of the oldest document showing the existence of this temple is Nagarakretagama book, written by the MPU Prapanca in the year 1365. In the book was written that this temple was used as a place of Buddhist meditation.
Meaning of the name Borobudur "abbey in the hills", which comes from the word "coal" (temple or monastery) and "beduhur" (hills or high ground) in Sanskrit. Therefore, in accordance with the meaning of the name Borobudur, then this place since long ago used as a place of Buddhist worship.
This temple for centuries no longer used. Then, because of volcanic eruptions, most of the buildings covered Borobudur volcanic soil. In addition, the building is also covered with various trees and shrubs for centuries. Then the building of this temple began forgotten in the time Islam arrived in Indonesia around the 15th century.
In 1814 when the British occupied Indonesia, Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles heard of the discovery of huge archaeological objects in the village of Magelang district Bumisegoro. Due to great interest of the history of Java, then immediately ordered Raffles HC Cornelius, a Dutch engineer, to investigate the discovery of the location was a hill covered with shrubs.
Cornelius assisted by about 200 men cut down trees and remove shrubs that covered the giant building. Because the building is already fragile and could collapse, then report to the Raffles Cornelius invention includes several images. Since the discovery, Raffles was awarded as the man who started restoration of Borobudur temple and got the attention of the world. In 1835, the entire area of the temple has been unearthed. The temple is kept restored in the Dutch colonial period.
After Indonesian independence, in 1956, the Indonesian government requested the assistance of UNESCO to examine the damage to Borobudur. Then in 1963, out of the official Indonesian government's decision to conduct the restoration of Borobudur temple with the help of UNESCO. However, this restoration was only really started to be done on August 10, 1973. Process new refurbishment completed in 1984. Since 1991, Borobudur designated as World Heritage or World Heritage Site by UNESCO.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Lovina

Lovina
Located in North Bali Lovina on the north coast of Bali, exactly about 10 km west of Singaraja. Lovina Beach in the Village Kalibukbuk, Buleleng Regency, Bali. Therefore, sometimes people call it a tourist area Kalibukbuk.
Lovina Beach is unspoiled black sand so interesting to visit. What is interesting in Lovina Beach is a trip out to sea off the coast of Lovina. You can see dolphins in the waters of Lovina is located about 1 kilometer from the beach. Sea Bali in Lovina relatively calm waters so that you can tour at sea using fishing boats.

 
Dolphins
Lovina famous famous as the place to witness the performances of wild dolphins. You can immediately see the funny behavior and friendly dolphins live in the middle of the sea. Of course this will be an interesting experience for your vacation. In Lovina area there are hundreds of dolphins tail.
To be able to see the attraction of wild dolphins, you have to leave early when the sun will rise. Why? Since the dolphins in this region appears only between the hours of 6 am to 8 am. At that hour, dozens of dolphins will beratraksi naturally show their activities. There are just swimming in the water, there is also skipping. Of course this will create awe of the beauty of the black sea animals.
Usually the tourists had gathered on the beach at around 5:30 pm to go to sea. You can hire a fishing boat that had been prepared for the journey. The journey begins with a small boat that could only carry a maximum of 4 people in addition to the fishermen. The boat will take you approximately one to two miles to the sea to where the dolphin would normally appear.
During the trip, you can see a vast sea view and while the boat away from the mainland, you can see the mainland Lovina from a distance like a silhouette. Having reached the middle of the sea, the fishermen will be down to where the dolphin would normally appear. And if there is a group of dolphins that jump, the fishermen will notify other boats around it so that the boats will increase the speed to chase a group of dolphins.
Of course you can record when the dolphins jumping in the ocean. There is also the tourists who could not see the dolphins. It also depends on natural factors such as the pair of sea water, wind direction, and of course your luck to see dolphins in the wild. "Pursuit" will last approximately 3 hours. However, if you're feeling sick because of seasickness you should not hesitate to tell the fishermen to return to the mainland.
While traveling back to the mainland, you can enjoy the scenery along the coast of Lovina clearly because the sun was shining with light. You also can enjoy a tour Lovina marine park waters.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Green Canyon

Green Canyon
Green Canyon tourist attractions located in the village Kertayasa, Ciamis, West Java, about 31 km from Pangandaran. The name was introduced by Green Canyon tourists from France. Greenish color of river water may be the reason this place called Green Canyon. While the previous name, Cukang Taneuh means land bridge because of the bridge with a width of 3 meters and 40 meters long that connects the village with the Village Batukaras Kertayasa.

 
Green Canyon PangandaranRiver Cijulang
The goal is tunnel-like cave which is under the land bridge, known as Green Canyon Cave. To reach the cave, you must use a boat down the river Cijulang known as motorized. The boat was only able to be boarded by 5 passengers. Price rent a boat or motorized Rp 75.000, - per boat. The time required to travel that starts from the pier to the caves Ciseureuh approximately 30 minutes.
On the side of the river flow Cijulang you can enjoy climbing the hill is overgrown with lush green trees and rocks that decorate it. The trip will not be boring because of the beautiful scenery and relaxed enjoying the river flow. Naik ketinting also can create its own uniqueness, especially for kids who love the water.
When almost there, the path will be narrowed so that the boat had to take turns to enter this path. There is also a regulator that provides direction for the driver to drive the boat for an orderly. Near the mouth of the cave, ketinting no longer be able to deliver you and your entourage because the path can not be traversed.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Tips Mudik with Private Vehicles



Tips Mudik with Private Vehicles
When you plan for going home or on vacation with driving a private vehicle as a car or motorcycle, you'll want to read the following reminders for you to enjoy the journey safely and comfortably.

    
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Check the condition of the vehicle
      
It is very important before you travel, especially if the distance to be traveled far enough. Car parts that are important to be checked include brakes as a vital part in the vehicle should be checked in order to function properly. Then check the tire like tire pressure and tire conditions that still have flowers so as not to slip. Make sure the condition of your vehicle lights work properly, because the light is very important at night or whenever they have to pass through dark areas, also help keep the vehicle visible to other vehicles.

      
Immediately repair or replace if there is a damaged part. Do not forget to bring equipment such as jacks, spare tire, the key just in case when necessary. Not least, the completeness letter also take your vehicle.
    
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Bring medicines, food and beverage
      
Travel long distances will take a long time too. So, provide food and drinks taste so as not to feel hunger and to keep fit, even more so when you pass the road that is hard to find sellers of food or do not know whether the food is good or not. Do not forget, bring enough water to spare if difficult to find during the trip.

      
P3K box contains a few standard medications such as drug fever, headache, abdominal pain and wound medicine should be taken outside and plaster. Meanwhile, if there are family members who must regularly take medication should be reminded to drugs are not left behind. Put goods and medicines in place that can be quickly retrieved when needed.

      
But, do not be too excessive in bringing food or drink because it will create a severe congenital car and passengers will feel uncomfortable. During the trip when the meet mini or supermarket, you can stop by to purchase this purpose when inventory is low. Do not buy food or drinks in place of a doubt, you could be hurt by it.
    
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Physical and emotional preparation
      
Physically fit and healthy is very important in order to enjoy the trip comfortably. Especially for the driver, the physical condition may affect the safety of all passenger vehicles. Make sure you rest adequately at night before the trip. Drowsiness and fatigue will make drivers slow to react. For the driver, when you are drowsy, you should immediately rest and do not push to continue the journey. Do not think, this can be overcome with a cup of coffee, because drinking coffee, energy drinks or supplements can not fully eliminate sleepiness and fatigue you.

      
In addition to good physical condition, no less important to examine the emotional state of the rider. Should the driver not in anger, in a hurry or are having a bad mood. Emotions are not good to make the driver can not drive properly.

      
Instead, make arrangements for a drive not just one person. The driver can be set to alternate after driving for some time. Maximum, replace the driver every 5 hours. According to the data, most of the accidents caused by drowsy drivers. So this will be useful, both for the driver's own physical condition in order to enjoy the holidays with good health and most importantly, because it concerns the safety of all passengers.
    
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Obey traffic rules and road signs
      
Although you may want to immediately meet relatives and anxious to arrive at the tour for a vacation, avoid to break the signs in the street and existing traffic regulations. Moreover, when the holiday feast is packed with vehicles. Driving a vehicle with high speed and violate road signs can cause fatal accidents.

      
Use a seat belt during the trip. Keep a safe distance with other vehicles to avoid accidents for succession. Avoid receiving a phone or doing other activities while driving. Be careful during the trip.

      
Visiting relatives must have been a happy event, so also when enjoying the holidays with family. Then, prioritize safety so you can enjoy this precious moment.