last edited Dec 11, 2019
What to See in Indonesia
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Despite its size, cultural richness, and natural beauty, Indonesia has only eight sites inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, half of which are located on the island of Java, including the foremost sites of Borobudur and Prambanan.
By Region
Each region of Indonesia is rich in sites and other places to discover:
- What to See in Bali: Beyond the beaches and seaside resorts of the south (Kuta and others), highlights include Besakih, Klungkung, Nusa Penida, Ubud, temples like Tanah Lot, and for nature, the Bedugul region and various volcanoes to climb, such as Mount Batur.
- What to See in Java: Borobudur, Prambanan, the Dieng Plateau, Gedong Songo for their countless temples, the cities of Bandung and Yogyakarta, the island of Madura, and Anyer for its beaches. But above all, the volcanoes Bromo, Merapi, and Kawah Ijen, as well as several national parks, with Ujung Kulon remaining one of the most interesting.
- What to See in Kalimantan, the Moluccas, and Sulawesi: Primarily the numerous national parks of Kalimantan (Gunung Palung, Kayan Mentarang, Kutai, Tanjung Puting), the Toraja region (Sulawesi), and scattered islands and locations renowned for diving or beaches, such as the Banda, Kai, and Derawan islands, or the marine parks of Sulawesi (including Bunaken).
- What to See in West Papua: Untamed nature in all its splendor, with Lorentz National Park, Biak, and the Raja Ampat archipelago, but especially the local populations with their strong cultures and traditions, such as in the Baliem Valley or the Asmat region.
- What to See in the Lesser Sunda Islands: The islands of Komodo and Rinca with Komodo National Park, famous for its "celebrated" Komodo dragons, volcanoes to explore on treks like Kelimutu or the Rinjani and Tambora mountains, the Gili Islands for diving—as are many other spots in the archipelago known for this activity—surfing, and beaches.
- What to See in Sumatra: The Minangkabau and Karo regions, the Mentawai Islands (including Siberut) and Nias for the cultures and traditions of local populations. The Bangka-Belitung and Bintan islands for beaches. Lake Toba and the national parks of Bukit Barisan Selatan, Gunung Leuser, and Kerinci Seblat for nature.