Top 15 Must-Visit Destinations in Papua, Indonesia
For those seeking an extraordinary experience in Indonesia, a visit to Papua (also known as Irian Jaya) offers breathtaking landscapes alongside some of the premier diving experiences globally.
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For those seeking an extraordinary experience in Indonesia, a visit to Papua (also known as Irian Jaya) offers breathtaking landscapes alongside some of the premier diving experiences globally.
The Kawah Ijen volcano and crater lake is unequivocally one of the world’s most stunning natural phenomena. Observing it is an imperative experience when visiting Indonesia, particularly if you are already on Java or Bali.
A whopping 151.6 million people – that’s over half of Indonesia’s population – call Java home, making it the most populated island on earth.
Even after taking thousands of Indonesia pictures during our travels, I still don’t feel like I can capture the raw beauty of this Southeast Asian country.
Dieng Plateau is a natural wonder nestled in the highlands of central Java, Indonesia, close to the city of Yogyakarta.
Yogyakarta is the only region in Indonesia that continues to be governed by a hereditary monarch. Hamengkubuwono X reigns from a palace, orKraton, located at the very heart of Yogyakarta. The city itself grew out from the Kraton since its founding, and today the palace serves many functions: the home of the Sultan, a center for Javanese performing arts, and a living museum that glorifies both contemporary Indonesian history and the royal line of Yogyakarta.
Java, the most populated island of Indonesia, is renowned for its magnificent volcanic landscapes. Central and East Java are essential parts of your Indonesian itinerary.
Not much further than an overnight train ride from the Indonesian capital Jakarta, the historic Central Java city of Yogyakarta serves as arepository for Javanese high culture and history.