Indonesia, the largest country in Southeast Asia and the largest island nation in the world boasts stunning natural beauty and a colorful tapestry of cultural customs. Known as the "Land of a Thousand Islands," Indonesia is the world's largest archipelago, spanning Asia and Oceania.
With the largest number of islands in the world and a long coastline, Indonesia's tourism resources are exceptionally rich. Its beautiful tropical scenery is unforgettable, with Bali being known as the "Island of Poetry" and the "Island of Paradise," making it a popular destination with breathtaking natural scenery.
The bustling capital city of Jakarta is a must-visit destination for foreign tourists, epitomizing the cultural fusion of Indonesia's ethnic groups.
If you're planning a visit to Indonesia, here are the top 10 attractions worth seeing:
1. Borobudur
Borobudur is Indonesia's most important monument and the world's largest pagoda ruins. It's known as one of the "Four Wonders of the Ancient East," along with China's Great Wall, India's Taj Mahal, and Cambodia's Angkor Wat.
2. Prambanan
Prambanan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It's a jewel in the history of world architecture, sculpture, and painting.
3. Yogyakarta Royal Palace
Built in 1756, the Royal Palace of Yogyakarta has a history of over 260 years. The palace is still inhabited by the royal family, and tourists can feel the atmosphere of the ancient palace.
4. Ubud
Ubud is Bali's most artistic place and the best place to buy various handicrafts. The quiet and idyllic scenery here is also very attractive.
5. Komodo National Park
Komodo National Park, which consists of Komodo Island, Badar Island, and Rincha Island, is home to the Komodo lizard, the world's largest lizard, and an incredibly fierce predator. To enter Komodo Island, you need to apply for a permit from the Nature Conservation Authority PHPA.
6. Lake Toba
Located on the Mada Plateau in the north of Sumatra, Lake Toba is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and is surrounded by many volcanoes. It is more like a sea than a lake. There is a small island in the center of the lake, and a small lake in the center of the island, forming a unique landscape of "lake within a lake."
7. Bintan Island
Bintan Island is very close to Singapore and takes only 50 minutes by boat. There is a great golf course here, and if you are a golf lover, you can come here and enjoy your swing. Besides, you can also participate in various water sports.
8. Tegalalang Rice Terraces
Located north of Ubud, Bali, the Tegalalang Rice Terraces are famous in Southeast Asia for their majestic volcanic backdrop, which appears on many photographs and postcards.
9. Mount Agung
Indonesia is the country with the most volcanoes in the world, among which Mount Agung and Mount Merapi are very well known. Many people spend their lives with volcanoes and worship them as holy mountains. Some Balinese even sleep with their heads facing the volcanoes, forming a unique volcano culture in the region.