Indonesia Tourism - Many
still incorrectly guess that Raja Ampat is a tourist attraction, is composed of
four islands pumice stone tub with several attractions: diving, snorkeling, and
runs from the island-to-island. Though not. Raja Ampat is the name of the
district in the province of Papua
West. Position in the 'head
of birds' island of Papua, consisting of 1,846 expanse of uninhabited islands
or not, with an area of 4.5 million hectares.
Society divides Raja
Ampat district in two: the north and south. In the north, there is the largest
islands in this county: Island Waigeo. On the island is the district capital,
Waisai City, is located.
Waigeo addition, there
are three major islands in the Raja Ampat regency namely Batanta, Salawati, and
Misool. Only Misool island
located in the southern wiayah.
Raja Ampat was expanded in
2003. His name became famous in 2007's because Wayag region appeared on the
screen. Wayag is the furthest, to be located at the northwestern tip of
district boundaries.
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Not only because of the
media, Raja Ampat is known for its rich marine life. There are more than 1,320
species of reef fish and more than 540, or three-quarters of the amount of hard
corals (hard coral) in the world in Raja Ampat. Put simply, Raja Ampat is the
richest and most beautiful dive sites in the world. (Sum. Travel compass)
History or Legend of Raja
Ampat
Raja Ampat Tourism is
arguably very unique, because it has a value of its own history or legend.
Legend of Raja Ampat sediri emerged from the local community and have several
versions of the story that is passed from generation to generation (down -
generation) of the story the legend - real name Raja Ampat own. As one version
of the legend of Raja Ampat circulating in the lives of indigenous people
around are as follows.
Era there used to be a
married couple lived a simple life in the Gulf Wawiyai Kabui village, the
couple had a job such as forest encroachers, whose daily activities - day went
to look for food. They stand shoulder to shoulder through the forest in order
to quickly get what they expect. Later in their journey to the banks of the
Waikeo, and the rest unwind. As long as they rested they saw five eggs is
located not far from their rest. After that they approached and found the egg -
the egg was an egg from a dragon. Because merasah find eggs - eggs that
strange, they wrapped in a camshaft (nokeng = bag) and under went home. After
arriving home eggs - eggs that they found was kept in the room.
Start time changed and
malampun started coming, eggs - eggs that had been issued in the room they hold
the voice whisper, they are curious and trying to peek out from behind the
bedroom door. Once they saw it happen, how shocked both spouses had been,
seeing the five eggs hatched and intangible saved four sons - male and one
female. The fifth child was wearing fine clothing indicating that they are
descendants of a king.
Until now, anyone who
counts the name of the child - a child born from a dragon's egg is not clear,
but the surrounding communities know each - each child was named as follows:
Legend King's name
Raja Ampat
1. Betani who later became
king of Salawati.
2. Dohar be King Lilinta
(Misool).
3. Mohamad became King
Waigama (Batanta).
4. War Becoming King in
Waigeo.
5. Pintolee girls
After growing up, all four
boys - men became king and ruled righteously. Meanwhile, the girls (Pintolee) a
day was found pregnant and issued two eggs. Once known by the brother - sister
Pintolee, one egg which she bore placed inside the shell, with large size (Skin
Bia) and then floated up stranded in an island named numfor. and the other, did
not hatch and turn into stone which later was named Kapatnai. Stone was treated
like a king by people around, and were given a room to bersemanyam and also
placed two stones as a sign of the safeguarding of the funeral. Until now,
people around still respect the existence of the funeral and became the object
of veneration. (Sum. Twisata)
Towards Raja Ampat
Visiting these islands
is not too difficult although does take time and considerable cost. We can use
the airline from Jakarta or Bali to Sorong via Makassar and Ambon and Manado
for approximately 6 hours of flight. From Sorong, a fairly large city with a
fairly complete facilities. To explore the Raja Ampat there are two choices,
take a tour by boat or stay in a resort Phinisi Raja Ampat Dive Lodge. Although
most tourists who come to Raja Ampat is currently the divers, in fact the
location is attractive also for tourists non divers as well have the sandy
beaches of gorgeous white, guugusan karst islands nan stunning and the flora
and fauna unique endemic like paradise red, bird of paradise Wilson, maleo
Waigeo, various parrots and parrot, possum Waigeo, as well as various types of
orchids.
In general, the route
taken by visitors or tourists to reach tourist location Raja Ampat is to do
with air travel, and headed to the city of Sorong - West Papua (Domine Edward
Osok). At the airport there is no international flight paths that can go
directly to Domine Edward Osok. So, if you are coming from abroad, you have to
transit in Jakarta, Surabaya, Denpasar or Makasar. And if you want to take the
shortest path, you can transit in Ujung Pandang and takes about 5 hours and 15
minutes to reach the town of Sorong.
From Sorong, can also
directly to the island of Misool. There is a general passenger ship that
departs every Wednesday. As for these Misool-Sorong, boats depart every
Saturday.
Sorong city is located in
West Papua. Bandar air was named Domine Eduark Osok. Flights from Sorong to
Waisai provided by Susi Air. Aircraft departing every Monday and Friday at
08.30. , Temporarily to the opposite route, departing at 11.00 low around 30
minutes long. Or from the town of Sorong, the journey can continue to use the
vehicle taxi heading to Palabuhan people to go to the capital of Raja Ampat
(Waisai). After that, your trip will be resumed by using the transport Ferry or
can rent a speed boat, and was advised on this port you must provide supplies
such as mineral water, instant food and so forth. because in Waisai (capital of
Raja Ampat), the price of the more expensive supplies purposes. At the port,
there are two ferry that serves the path of travel from Sorong to Waisai, and
usually departs every 14.00 CET, then the ship will depart only about 1-2 hours
later. The trip will take 4-5 hours to reach the port Waisai.
But for those who have the
desire rent a speedboat, which is ideal time to get across is before the rising
sea water, which is usually in pairs or as a result gelumbang around before
12:00 CET. This is done because of concern things happen - things that are not
desirable, because large speedboat is smaller than the ship, so it is easily
shaken by the waves. Then that becomes the record for you is obedient to the
instructions of the ship's captain when instructed to postpone the trip headed
for the port Waisai due to bad weather, tides or other problems. It is rather
complicated route to Raja Ampat. However, the future of local government will
develop the airports in Waisai (airport Marinda), which in turn could
facilitate access to Raja Ampat.
After arriving at the
port Waisai, proceed to the city where you can easily search for lodging there.
But before having to go to your local ministry office, to pay the costs of
conservation are required to be worn for any tourist visiting the area to Raja
Ampat. After that, you can find lodging.
Up here we break, will
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