Galang Island, Place of Refuge Vietnam

Galang Island is an island with an area of ​​approximately 80 km ². Galang Island is an island in the municipality of Batam, Riau Islands province which is a series of three large islands connected by six bridges Barelang. The island is famous because of the Vietnamese refugee camps that occurred on a large scale in the year 1979 - 1996, or often known as the man canoe. The island is a concern by the UN and the international community since then. Galang refugee camps is now a tourist attraction and historical city of Batam, because it is relatively close to the island of Batam (about 7 miles).

During the period of 7 years, the agency UNHCR, the UN refugees gather this Vietnam war, which spread across several islands such as: the island of Natuna, Terempa, Anambas and surrounding islands into one in this place. This island used to have several kinds of facilities, such as: Red Cross clinic, administrative offices of the United Nations, where children's education, place of worship / temple, and a tomb for those who died of disease. During their stay in this place, the refugees learn English and other languages ​​as well as attending various training skills, pending a decision by the UN. The place was then officially closed by the United Nations in 1997.

In addition to this attraction, Galang island is also visited by many tourists on weekends because of Melur in the western coast of the island is quite beautiful. Have great historical value make this place frequently visited by tourists.

Bama Beach Banten

Bama beach is located 3 miles east of Post Bekol, the beach is frequently seen several species of monkeys are looking for crabs. Bama beach is clean beaches and surrounded by a lush mangrove forest, a coral reef for snorkelling activities in front of his beach guest house, and there is also a footpath around the coast and the wildlife monitoring to padang with Tower.
From the beach you can enjoy the sunrise Bama directly against the background of West Bali National Park one week in Pandeglang region that presents the beauty beneath the sea. You want to travel underwater visit Bama Coast. Facilities at the beach Bama has been prepared for snorkeling because many marine parks around the island and Liwungan Popole. And the beauty is guaranteed to make you impressed.

Kumala Island the Mahakam River Tourism

Kumala Island is an area on the Mahakam River delta which extends west of the City Tenggarong, Kutai regency. Beginning in 2000, Kumala Island is built into a tourist area. Kumala Island Park development carried out in stages and will continue to grow. Thus the public will get an additional tourist attraction that is representative in addition to the Museum Mulawarman Reservoir Sukarame Panji, Pondok Labu Village Culture in Tenggarong and Muara District Nusa Tuna on white sandy Muntai.

Kumala Island Nature Trail is about 27 km from Samarinda that can be reached via Bridge Kukar within approximately 30 minutes. While the city of Balikpapan has facilities Sepinggan Airport and the Port Semayang which is the access of air and sea transportation in East Kalimantan, is about 130 km that can be taken approximately 3 hours by road. In addition Kumala Island Park can also be reached by water transport through the Mahakam River.

Kumala Island tourist attraction located in the middle Mahakam River is a recreational park blend of modern technology and traditional culture. The island was formerly an area of ​​76 hectares is land and shrub beds. Currently, most areas are equipped with various facilities such as sky-high tower of 100 meters to enjoy the beauty of air, rail mini game area and cable car that connects with the mainland.

In this island there is a parr Resort, complete with swimming pool and facilities for those who want a break, that is the only cottage in the middle of the Mahakam River in the location of this island prepared for the Giant Aquarium fish dolphins, freshwater dolphin found only in the People's Republic of China and Brazil.


The vehicle contained in this island, among others:

1. Sky Tower as high as 75 Meters
Rates (Ticket Fee)
Adult: Rp. 7500, -
Children: Rp. 5.000, -

2. mini Train
Rates (Ticket Fee)
Adult: Rp. 5.000, -
Children: Rp. 2500, -

3. Merry Go Round
Rates (Ticket Fee)
Adult: Rp. 5.000, -
Children: Rp. 2500, -

4. Car Transport Tourism
Rates (Ticket Fee):
Adult: Rp. 1.000, -
Children: Rp. 1.000, -

5. Hanging Train (Cable Car)
Rates (Ticket Fee)
Adult: Rp. 7500, -
Children: Rp. 5.000, -

6. arena game
Rates (Ticket Fee)
Adult: Rp. 5.000, -
Children: Rp. 2500, -

7. trampoline
Rates (Ticket Fee)
Adult: Rp. 7500, -
Children: Rp. 5.000, -

Marina beach, Semarang

Marina beach is a recreational park in the northern city of Semarang. Marina beach is located in the northern city of Semarang, precisely in the way of Yos Sudarso approximately 4 miles from Tugumuda. Marina beach is located adjacent to the arena PrEP and Mareokoco so you can come visit once to three tourist attractions.


Marina beach is a recreational park. The beach is equipped with swimming pools, water sky, boat speed, and playground for children - children. On the morning of the area is often used for jogging exercise. Open every day at 06.00 for 24 hours.

On the Marina beach we can play as well as jet sky surfing, stom boat ride and boat or just relax while enjoying the beauty of the beach to rest and the waves. Marina beach is a very quiet place, many young people take advantage of the afternoon in time for release marina beach fatigue life of Semarang city. In addition, the small waves at this beach can make you free to swim.

Gunung Leuser National Park

Gunung Leuser National Park is commonly abbreviated TNGL is a representative type of coastal forest ecosystems, and tropical rain forest lowlands to the mountains and became one of the Nature Conservation Areas in Indonesia, covering an area of ​​1,094,692 hectares which are located in two government administration of Aceh and North Sumatra Province. Gunung Leuser National Park is one defined by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve. Based on the Indonesia-Malaysia, also designated as a "Sister Park" with the State Parks National Park in Malaysia. Aceh Province which includes TNGL terdeliniasi Southwest Aceh District, Aceh Selatan, Aceh Singkil, Aceh Tenggara, Gayo Lues, Aceh Tamiang, while North Sumatra Province which includes TNGL terdeliniasi Dairi, Karo and Langkat.

This national park takes its name from the towering Mount Leuser with a height of 3404 meters above sea level in Aceh. This national park includes the original ecosystem of the coast to high mountains covered by tropical rain forests typical dense, managed by the zoning system is utilized for the purpose of research, science, education, culture, tourism, and recreation.

Almost the entire area is covered by thick forest Dipterocarpaceae with some rivers and waterfalls. There are rare plants and typical of a giant umbrella leaf (Johannesteijsmannia altifrons), Raflesia flower (Rafflesia atjehensis and R. micropylora) and Rhizanthes zippelnii which is the largest flower with a diameter of 1.5 meters. In addition, there is a unique plant or plant strangler fig.

Endangered and protected animals found in national parks, among others, introspective / orangutan (Pongo abelii), gibbon (Hylobates syndactylus syndactylus), Sumatran elephant (Elephas maximus sumatranus), Sumatran rhinoceros (Dicerorhinus sumatrensis sumatrensis), Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), forest goat (Capricornis sumatraensis), hornbill (Buceros bicornis), sambar deer (Cervus unicolor), and cats (Prionailurus bengalensis sumatrana).

Mount Leuser National Park has 3 (three) functions, namely: a. protection of life support systems; b. preservation of species diversity of plants and animals and their ecosystems; c. sustainable use of biological resources and ecosystems.

Formal judicial existence of Gunung Leuser National Park for the first time stated in the announcement of the Minister of Agriculture Number: 811/Kpts/Um/II/1980 dated March 6, 1980 on the inauguration of five (5) National Parks in Indonesia, namely TN.Gunung Leuser, TN . Ujung Kulon, TN. Gede Pangrango, TN. Baluran, and TN. Komodo. Based on the announcement of the Minister of Agriculture, the area designated TN. Gunung Leuser is 792,675 ha. The announcement was followed up by the Ministry of Agriculture Directorate General of Forestry Letter Number: 719/Dj/VII/1/80, dated March 7, 1980, addressed to the Sub Hall KPA Gunung Leuser. In the letter stated that the management authority granted TN status. Gunung Leuser to the Sub Hall KPA Gunung Leuser.

As the basic legality in conjunction with the inauguration of forest areas has issued Ministerial Decree number: 276/Kpts-II/1997 on the appointment of TN. Gunung Leuser area of ​​1,094,692 hectares located in the Special Province of Aceh and North Sumatra. The decision stated that the TN. Gunung Leuser consists of a combination of:
1. Gunung Leuser Wildlife Reserve: 416,500 ha
2. Kluet Wildlife Refuge: 20,000 acres
3. Wildlife West Langkat: 51,000 hectares
4. Wildlife South Langkat: 82,985 hectares
5. Sekundur Wildlife Refuge: 60,600 acres
6. Wildlife KAPPI: 142,800 hectares
7. Gurah Park: 9200 acres
8. Forest Protection and Limited Production Forest: 292,707 hectares

According to Regulation of the Minister of Forestry Number: P.03/Menhut-II/2007, TNGL is currently the manager of Technical Implementation Unit (UPT) Directorate General of Forest Protection and Nature Conservation (DG PHKA) Great Hall of the Ministry of Forestry of the Gunung Leuser National Park (BBTNGL) led by Head of Central (echelon II).

One of the objects and the Fascination Nature (ODTWA) famous in the region is TNGL Sumatran Orangutan Observation Centre - Bukit Lawang in Natural Area Tourism Bukit Lawang - Bohorok, Langkat, North Sumatra.

The other hand, the park also received attention because of the rampant cases of illegal felling of trees in some locations that violates the reservation environment.

Most of the area TNGL has a steep topography and soil structure and texture are prone to landslides. This was evident during the flood that destroyed the tourist area of ​​Bukit Lawang nature a few years ago. To further keep TNGL from further damage will be established an area known as the Leuser Ecosystem. The area which has an area covering 2.6 million hectares of this area is more flat around TNGL and serves as a buffer (buffer).

Some locations / attractions to visit:

• Gurah. See and enjoy the scenery, canyons, hot springs, lakes, waterfalls, wildlife observation and plants such as flowers Raflesia, orangutans, birds, snakes and butterflies.
• Bohorok. Place orangutan rehabilitation activities and natural attractions in the form of panoramic river, camping and bird watching.
• Kluet. Boating on rivers and lakes, trekking in the coastal forest and cave tours. This area is the habitat of Sumatran tigers.
• Sekundur. Camping, cave tours and wildlife observation.
• Ketambe and Suak Carambola.
• Research primates and other wildlife researcher who comes home and library.
• Gunung Leuser (3404 m asl) and Mt. Pecan (3314 m asl). Climbing and mountaineering.
• Rafting on the Alas River. Rafting of Gurah-Muara Situlen-wave for three days.
• Orangutan (Pongo pygmaeus) Cultural attractions outside the Park is Lake Toba Festival in June at Lake Toba and Malay Culture Festival in July in Medan.

The best visiting season: June / d in October each year.

How to reach the location: Medan-Kutacane is ± 240 km or 8 hours by car, Kutacane-Gurah/Ketambe within ± 35 km or 30 minutes by car, Medan-Bohorok/Bukit Lawang is ± 60 km or 1 hour by car, Medan- Sei Betung / Sekundur is ± 150 km or 2 hours by car, Medan-Tapaktuan is ± 260 km or 10 hours by car.

Dimples Cape Coast

Dimples Cape Coast is a coastal location of land that juts like the tip dimples the sea. Many exciting water games on this beach, there jetsky, snorkeling, fishing, boating, hotels, marinas, restaurants, cafes and other coastal areas of Tanjung lain.Memasuki Dimples, we are exposed to green lawns with coconut trees that spread out neatly. Then there it the turquoise coast with waves that are not so great. Sprinkled with white sand and crystal clear sea water rather make this beach looks clean. Scenery with the wind gusts are not so tight, it could be a place to relax and make us feel happier.

Misool island One of Amazing Island in Raja Ampat

Misool island situated in the Raja Ampat region in the southwest mainland of Irian Jaya, bordering the sea spooky. This area is located in western Papua bird's head and close to the town of sliding. Regional inventory of the eastern part of the island and limited by the geographic coordinates between 01,040 '- 01,055' south latitude and 13 010 '- 130025' east longitude.

Misool divided into two parts namely the southern and eastern Misool Misool west. The area is also famous with the diversity of cultures, customs, sea and land is so famous in the world. Misool including the world's coral triangle area and dozens of many ornamental fish present in the sea which is about 75% of ornamental fish and the coral triangle also present in this Misool area. And this area also has a very wide open seas all, making it the traffic lane that large animals like whales and octopuses. According to information from local people that the octopus is often found at night while the whale is found in the daytime, so the area is known or virtually Misool a region full of mysterious because there are still many marine animals that besar2 in this area and which is endangered in world.

This area is composed by a series of stratigraphic sedimentary rocks of Tertiary and Quaternary age in the order from old to young is Limestone Zaag, Batunapal Kasim, Openta Limestone, Limestone Atkari and Alluvial deposits. Unit coal deposits found in Plio-old Atkari Limestone and Unit Batunapal Plistosen Kasim Early Miocene - Middle Miocene.