If you think Indonesia is
nothing more attractive than European countries there, try a visit to Papua.
Indonesia's easternmost island has everything unending natural beauty to
explore. Land and underwater nature into a paradise of its own for fans of
nature. Not only the rich natural, Papua also save the local cultural wisdom
that still survive in this modern era. Exploring Papua will surely be an
exciting experience you can tell to your family and friends.
Visit Papua, explore wealth of their own country. If you're
still confused where to go over there later on, the following summary of Places
in Papua Mandatory Visited:
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1. Raja Ampat
Who does not know the Raja
Ampat? One of the tourist attractions in Papua's beauty attracted the attention
of domestic and foreign tourists. Raja Ampat consists of four large islands of
Waigeo, Misool, Salawati, Batanta and small islands in the vicinity.
Raja Ampat has a diverse
marine life. According to a report from The Nature Conservancy, as much as 75%
of the world's marine species found in the waters of Raja Ampat. During the
dive, you will be accompanied by around 1,511 species of fish and sea turtles.
Exciting, huh? While you are free to dive anytime throughout the year here, but
the best time is in October and November. In these months, the weather is nice
and the water is very clear so visibility when diving is ideal.
If you do not want to dive,
you can still enjoy the beauty of Raja Ampat to do trekking in the islands.
Fear of getting lost? Quiet. You can use the services of a guide here. Guides
in this tourist attraction is the local people who daily work as fishermen. Do
not forget to bring or chewing betel nut to be given to local residents.
Chewing betel nut and is regarded as a sign of friendship and will make you
more familiar with them.
Here, there are many
souvenirs you can buy as souvenirs ranging from statues Asmat musical
instruments and traditional fabrics.
2. Cendrawasih Bay National
Park
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| bay paradise |
The national park with an
area of 1,453,500 hectares, almost 90% is water. Not surprisingly, the park's
Cendrawasih Bay became the largest marine conservation areas and the largest in
Indonesia. Here, there are 196 species of mollusks and 209 species of fish that
you can see in the underwater realm. Not infrequently tortoises, turtles,
sharks and dolphins also accompany you while diving.
Cendrawasih Bay National
Park was established in 1993 by the Ministry of Forestry. Besides enjoying the
underwater nature, you also get to explore the islands. Mioswaar Island, one of
the islands in Papua tourist attractions, has a cave with a hot spring with
sulfur content worth your visit. In addition Mioswaar Island, there is still
Yoop Island, numfor, Nusrowi Island and other islands that you should not miss.
Location: Jl. Drs. Sesa
Essau Sowi, Mount Manokwari, West Papua.
This tourist spot is
administratively located in two districts namely Wondama and Nabire. The
national park is also a research center of the whale shark or whale shark
undertaken by the government in collaboration with NGOs at home and abroad.
3. Baliem
Baliem valley is home to the
Dani, Yali and Lani are located around the Jayawijaya Mountains. Located at an
altitude of 1,600 meters above sea makes this place the temperature can reach
10-15 degrees Celsius at night. Here, you can see and interact directly with
indigenous people still wear penis gourds for men and skirts for her tassel.
In August, Baliem become
tourist attractions in Papua, which attracted much attention of tourists.
During the three-day annual event that is held Baliem Valley Festival. The
festival is actually a way of the government to abolish the tribal wars that
often occur here. Clan warfare have been banned, instead held this festival
that transforms war into a cultural and artistic performances to invite
tourists.
In the war in this festival,
there is a scenario run. Usually war will be preceded by the kidnapping of
women one of the tribes or theft pork into cattle here. Furthermore, the war
will take place beginning with tribal dances and traditional music accompaniment.
In addition to the war, there is also competition between the village and the
pig races Barbecued pork feast. You can also buy handicrafts work of local
tribes.
4. Lake Sentani
Lake with an area of 9,360
hectares is the largest lake in Papua. Located about 50 km from downtown
Jayapura, Sentani Lake offers incredible beauty. There are at least 21 islands
that adorn the lake with a height of 75 meters above sea level.
Location of the lake sentani
located 50 km from Jayapura
There are many activities
you can do here ranging from swimming, fishing, culinary eating around the lake
to rent a boat to get around the lake. In addition, there are 24 villages
around these places can be visited and interact directly with citizens. Sights
row of houses on stilts with a fishing net becomes a natural thing you see
here.
What is interesting is the
annual event that is the Lake Sentani Festival which is usually held in
mid-June. At the festival, where it will travel in full disesaki Papua
travelers who want to see a variety of performing arts and local culture.
Besides enjoying the performances during the festival, you can also satisfy the
tongue and stomach with typical culinary Papua which many are presented here.
5. Tourism Village
Sauwandarek
If in Baliem you can
interact with tribes living in the mountains, in the village of Sauwandarek you
could meet directly with indigenous tribes who live on the coast. Sauwandarek
village still in the area of Raja Ampat, precisely in the Meos Mansar. Here,
you can see a traditional house made of wood and thatch roof.
Cultural sights is only
occupied about 46 households. The women here used to make hats and bags of sea
pandan leaves. If you liked their work, you can buy it on the spot.
Here, you can dive and
snorkel. Additionally, you can also trekking to the lake is unique in this
village. His name Telaga Yenauwyau, is unique because the water in the lake is
saltwater, not freshwater like most other water in the lake. According to local
residents, in this lake there is a white turtle that if you see it then you'll
have good luck.
6. Lake Paniai
Lake Paniai no less
interesting from Lake Sentani. The lake is even referred to as the most
beautiful lake in the Lake Se-World Conference in India on 30 November 2007,
which followed 157 countries. The lake is located at an altitude of 1,700
meters above sea level with an area of 14,500 hectares. At dusk, the scenery
is very beautiful sights. You could see the silhouette of the cliffs, birds in
flight over the lake plus local fishing boats began docking return.
Here, you can fish together
women Mee and Moni tribes commonly called 'mama'. Paniai Lake is one of the
largest producer of freshwater fish in Papua, many fish are found here such as
carp, tilapia and tilapia fish.
The facilities provided at
the tourist attractions in Papua is quite complete from the guardhouse, a
guide, rent a boat and fishing equipment, to the food stalls around the lake.
If you want to enjoy the beauty of Lake Paniai longer, you can stay at home
residents.
7. Island Rumberpon
Rumberpon island in the Gulf
Wondama or 5 hour boat trip from Manokwari. The island has a beach called Pasir
Panjang because it's very long coastline reaching 6 km.
In these places, you can do
a mainstay activities such as diving, snorkeling, swimming and fishing. If you
want a different experience, try visiting the mangrove forests on the other
coast of the island. You also can go to the grassland to see birds deer here.
8. Monument MacArthur
MacArthur Monument is a
memorial tribute to General Douglas MacArthur is a general of the United States
during World War II. This monument is in Ifar Mountains, Jayapura. Here, you
can go to the museum, seeing the photographs and the history of the military
General MacArthur. Tourist attractions in Papua to witness the triumph of great
generals who made several big war strategy. Located at an altitude of 325
meters above sea level, you can see Lake Sentani Sentani Airport and the
airfield from here.
MacArthur monument itself is
a monument with a height of 3 meters which is dominated by yellow and black.
This monument is written in the history of General Douglas MacArthur in
Indonesian and English.
Overview of the MacArthur,
the general is known with his words, 'I came through and I shall return'. He
said this when the military bases in the Philippines were destroyed by Japanese
and he and his troops were forced to retreat to Australia. After the war
strategy, in 1944 he landed in the Gulf Hamadi, Jayapura, and set up his
headquarters at the site MacArthur Monument located today. The General prove
his words since then he and his men managed to get rid of the Japanese and
avenge the defeat of America in the Philippines and at Pearl Harbour.
9. Amai Beach
Amai beach is a tourist
place that is right for you who want tranquility. This beach is relatively
quiet, but by no means unattractive. At the end of the beach, there is a river
that makes saltwater and freshwater meet here. This fresh water is used by
tourists to rinse yourself after swimming at the beaches.
Besides swimming, you can
also play beach volleyball, diving, snorkeling or relaxing in the gazebo that
you can rent at a price of 50,000 rupees. If you want to stay, in Turkish Amai
already provided lodging house style stage.
Amai beach is located in
District Depapre or approximately 2 hours drive from Jayapura. The trip to the
beach will test your adrenaline up and down because of the terrain and winding
road, but everything will be paid off when up and see the beauty Amai Beach. To
get into these places, you are required to pay 25,000 Rupiah which includes the
cost of parking.
10. Bosnik Beach
Prepare your camera because
the beauty of this beach can make you not stop taking pictures. Bosnik beach
located 15 km from the city center Biak has a vast expanse of sand with clear
blue water and a row of palm trees that make it a perfect scenery to be
immortalized in your camera.
Tourist attractions in Papua
is perfect for relaxing with the family. With pay 10,000 Rupiah course, you can
enjoy the beauty of the beach located in the village this Woniki. In addition
to playing beach volleyball in the sand ramps, you can also rent huts at a
price of 50,000 rupiah and enjoy fresh coconut ice also local culinary.
Similarly glimpse of Places
in Papua Mandatory Visited in 2016 by, and hopefully be able to add to our
knowledge about natural resources and tourism in Indonesia.
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