Top 10 tourist attractions in Indonesia

 Indonesia is a large country located in Southeast Asia, which has a large population and land area, the cultural diversity and significant geological area. With the amount of 18,110 islands, and 6,000 of them inhabited, it is worth if Indonesia called the world's largest archipelagic state. Population of around 240 million people (not yet updated) derived from 300 ethnic groups who speak more than 250 different languages​​. Bali is usually the most familiar destination for foreign visitors, although there are many tourist attractions in Indonesia are the other top. 

Here 10 List of tourist attractions in Indonesia are the most popular : 

1 Bali 

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One of the temples in Bali 

Bali island is one of the tourist attractions in Indonesia are the most popular in the world and one which consistently wins awards as a good tourist island. Bali has a tourist variation, rugged coastlines, tropical beaches, lush rice fields and volcanic hills, all provide a beautiful backdrop colorful, and very spiritual is unique Hindu culture. The combination of culture and the friendliness of its people, make Bali a most favorite tourist destination in Indonesia. 

2 Raja Ampat 

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Raja Ampat Islands is Enchanting 

The following is a tourist spot in Indonesia's most popular in 2011, Everyone is talking about Raja Ampat, Papua. Raja Ampat is praised for its natural beauty is spectacular. Wayag, a cluster of volcanic rock sticking out of the ocean, believed to be more beautiful than Halong Bay in Vietnam. If you are fascinated by the beauty of the sea Raja Ampat, wait until you dive into the clear blue waters of Raja Ampat, coral reefs with a variety of beautiful marine life, will make you fall in love with this island. 

3 Komodo National Park

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Komodo National Park 

Komodo National Park is a national park located in the Lesser Sunda Islands which includes the three larger islands Komodo, Padar and Rincah, and 26 other smaller islands. The island called Komodo, as in this island are the largest living reptiles in the world that can reach 3 meters or more in length and weigh more than 70 kg. Although Komodo dragons eat mostly carrion of dead animals, but dragons are formidable predators and will also hunt prey including birds and mammals. Attacks on humans are extremely rare. 

4. Borobudur 

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Stupa at Borobudur 

Located 40 km (25 mi) northwest of Yogyakarta in Java, Borobudur is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the world. Borobudur was built for about 75 years in the 8th century and 9th by Sailendra kingdom, and is made of approximately 2 million blocks of stone. Borobudur then abandoned in the 14th century for reasons that still remain a mystery and for centuries in the jungle lie hidden under layers of volcanic ash. And now this place has become one of the tourist attractions in Indonesia are very popular visited by foreign tourists or local. 

5. Lake Toba

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Beautiful views of Lake Toba 

Lake Toba offers many interesting attractions, such as nature, spirituality, history, architecture and culinary. The atmosphere is cool and refreshing managed to invite tourists to come to this tourist spot in Indonesia. No words can describe the beauty of the charm of the second largest lake in the world. Lake Toba is a super big tourist area in the world. History records, Lake Toba in North Sumatra was once a huge volcano. Lake Toba is expected even as the site geo park in Indonesia. Samosir Island alone there are about 35 sites, one of which is a 300 year old stone at the foot of Mount Pusuk Buhi. 

6. Tana Toraja 

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Traditional House of Tana Toraja 

Toraja in South Sulawesi. Toraja is famous for its variety of cultural traditions is always interesting to visit. One of the most popular traditions by tourists is Toraja funeral. The foreign tourists are willing to come from far away, just to visit Toraja funeral. Toraja funeral tradition in a very distinctive and can only be owned by the royal family. Funeral lasted for days, and as the culmination of the event will be held buffalo slaughter. Interesting for travelers is the funeral procedures. Magic! The procession is led by paranormal magic Toraja. Body "walking" up the hill and then buried in the tomb of carved stone. Tourist attractions in Indonesia is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the World. 

7 Mount Bromo 

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The beauty of Mount Bromo 

Mount Bromo is an active volcano and part of the Tengger massif, in East Java. Bromo has a height of 2,329 meters (7,641 feet), although it is not the highest peak of the massif, but this is the most famous of Bromo. Mount Bromo is one of the tourist attractions in Indonesia the most visited in Indonesia and Java. The top of the volcano will continue blown off and the crater will continue to put out white smoke. It is surrounded by fine volcanic sand Sea. 

8. island of Karimun Jawa 

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Karimunjawa Island 

Karimunjawa is a tourist place in Indonesia which is a favorite of young backpackers who started his hobby. If you want an adventure at sea, a quiet life on the island, enjoy the outdoors for the first time, then Karimunjawa is the right destination for it all. Professional divers also have recognized the beauty of the underwater world Karimun Java. Here, you will be fascinated by the presence of some rare animals, such as the hawksbill turtle (Eretmochelys imbricata) and green turtle (Chelonia mydas) are free-swimming. Publications have extensive dive sites, such as Menjangan Small, Large Menjangan Island, Genting Island and Twin Island. 

9. Bunaken 

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Bunaken Underwater Tourism 

Located in the north of the island of Sulawesi, Bunaken is one of the most famous dive sites in Indonesia and also the snorkeling area most visited by tourists. The island is part of the Bunaken Marine Park where you can see more than 70% of all the species of fish that live in the western Pacific Ocean. If you would like to visit one of the tourist attractions in Indonesia, then the best time to dive in Bunaken is between April and November. 

Gili Islands 10 

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Tourist activity in Gili Trawangan 

Tourist attractions in Indonesia is the most popular travel destinations in Lombok, Gili Islands are a small archipelago of three islands: Gili Trawangan, Gili Meno and Gili Air. The islands are very quiet and peaceful, with plenty of cafes in the edge of the beach and there are no cars or motorbikes to disturb the peace of this place. Note that the name "Gili Islands" is rather redundant as a dyke, which simply means "small island" in Sasak there are many other islands around the coast of Lombok with Gili in their names.