Tourist Destinations In Java
Truly a ‘tropical paradise of world', Java in Indonesia is its 5th largest island. Marked by sandy beaches, pristine seas, palm trees, a huge number of fuming volcanoes, finest architectural monuments, sites and museums, Java happens to be the most thronged island of the country. Offering a unique blend of culture, heritage and beautiful landscapes, Java is a friendly island. Your visit to Java would be a memorable experience of a lifetime.
While planning a trip to Java, Indonesia, you should visit the famous attractions of the island. Some of these popular tourist destinations in Java are:
- Mount Bromo: If ever you get a chance to visit Java in Indonesia, you should not miss the top tourist spot of Java, i.e. Mt. Bromo. It provides magnificent views. It is an active volcano and is considered to be the best-known volcanic region of Java. The local people of Java believe that the volcano is the dwelling place of the Goddess of Bromo and in order to honor the deity, Javanese organize a ceremony in December every year. You can enjoy horseback trek to Mt. Bromo, which would be one of the most exciting experiences. Watching sunrise is the prime attraction of the region.
- Pangandaran: It is yet another tourist hot spot that should be visited while traveling in Java, Indonesia. Lying in the Central Java, Pangandaran is a favorite among most tourists. It offers a blend of natural beauty, gorgeous beaches and pristine seas to its visitors. Being an inland region, there are also gorges, waterfalls, national parks and caverns. You can also enjoy a number of sports here such snorkeling and swimming. Watching marine life underwater would be a treat for the eyes. Moreover, you should also see the largest flower Rafflesia in the park, which blooms just yearly.
- Bromo-Tengger National Park: Named after the 2 popular mountains in Java, i.e. Mt Bromo and Mt. Semeru, the national park is, indeed, one of the most frequently visited attraction of Java. In the beautiful park, you can enjoy climbing to Mt. Semeru or Mt. Bromo.
- Borobudur: In your trip to Java, you should include Borobudur in your travel plans as well. One of the finest examples of the ancient Hindu temples is Borobudur in Java. Seated on the Dieng Plateau in Central Java is this the most significant monument in the world. In fact, it rests on a hill towards west of Yogyakarta. Dedicated to Mahayana Buddhism, Borobudur lies in the Prambanan complex. It consists of relief carvings, which cover an area of more than 3 miles or 5 km.
Besides these major tourist attractions, as a tourist, you might also want to visit other places of interest, which include:
- Jalan Kembang Jepun - a major business area;
- Monkasel - a sub marine monument seated at the bank of River Kalimas;
- Ronggowarsito Museum - situated in Semarand, Central Java; (and)
- Heroes Monument or Tugu Pahlawan - positioned in Taman Kebunrojo, which lies opposite to the East Java Governor's office
