8 Popular Indonesian Tourist Destinations in the Eyes of the World


There are many tourist attractions in Indonesia and are very popular with local residents and tourists (Tourists), so we often find foreigners in Indonesia to taste the tourist attractions here. Tourist attractions are places where we can refresh the brain, where there are no thoughts about work, street noise, etc.


Indonesia has many cool tourist attractions. Until the beauty is recognized by foreign tourists. Being enchanted by the natural beauty of Indonesia makes Caucasians feel at home exploring Indonesia from Sabang to Merauke.


Of the many tourist destinations, there are several places that are labeled as a favorite place for Caucasians. And here are the 8 favorite tourist destinations in Indonesia for Caucasians.


1. Besakih Temple


Pura Agung Besakih is the largest and grandest temple in Bali. This island is located in Besakih Village, Rendang District, on the southwest slope of Mount Agung, the highest mountain in Bali.


Pura Agung Besakih has a stunning Balinese architectural style and sits a stunning 915 feet at the foot of Mount Agung. The building, which was built since the 10th century AD, has become the center of Hindu Dharma spiritual activities on the Island of the Gods.



With all the features that Besakih Temple has, it is not surprising that this site has been designated as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage Site since it survived the eruption of Mount Agung in 1963.


Access from Denpasar City to reach this place is about 25 km to the north of Semarapura City, Klungkung Regency. The journey to Besakih Temple passes through the panorama of Jambul Hill which is also one of the objects and tourist attractions of Karangasem Regency.


2. Wakatobi


Wakatobi tourist attractions offer very beautiful and interesting marine destinations. Wakatobi consists of 141 islands with four main islands. The main islands frequented by tourists are Kaledupa, Tomia, Binongko, and Wangi.


While on vacation in Wakatobi, you can do various activities such as snorkeling, fishing, swimming, diving, enjoying beach views and seeing Wakatobi cultural and artistic performances. One of the cultural dances that is often shown to tourists is the war dance from the Buton Tribe.


3. Bromo



It is said that Mount Bromo is labeled as one of the romantic locations in Indonesia. That's why many honeymoon couples choose Bromo, you know. Well, do you know that Bromo is not only beautiful but also holds a myriad of traditions and culture? Do you remember the Tengger tribe? This natural beauty wrapped in culture and tradition makes Caucasians love Bromo.


4. Parai Tenggiri Beach (Bangka Belitung)


Surely some of you have seen the popular film Laskar Pelangi which is set in Pulang Belitung, right? In addition to the interesting storyline, the location of this film also grabs the attention of the audience.


Unlike other beaches in general, Parai Tenggiri has a sloping beach structure with turquoise green sea water and soft white sand. The waves on this beach are also calm so that it becomes one of the attractive reasons for tourists who like to swim.


Not only swimming, you can also enjoy fishing, parasailing, diving, snorkeling, and many others.


5. Lake Toba (North Sumatra)

Have you ever been to Lake Toba? This lake of unparalleled beauty is the largest volcanic lake in Southeast Asia and the second largest in the world after Lake Victoria.


Lake Toba has long been known as one of the favorite Indonesian tourist attractions that have been frequently visited since the 1980s, you know!


This world-famous Indonesian tourist attraction has an area of ​​1,145 square kilometers. In the middle of the lake, there is Samosir Island, which is almost the size of Singapore. Can you imagine Toppers, how majestic is Lake Toba?


Besides being the widest, this lake is also one of the deepest lakes in the world with a depth of about 450 meters.


For those of you who are or want to visit North Sumatra, take the time to stop by to enjoy the beauty of Lake Toba, yes.


6. Bunaken Marine Park (North Sulawesi)

The next popular tourist destination in Indonesia is the Bunaken Marine Park in Manado Bay.


Bunaken is one of the tourist attractions in Indonesia that invites admiration because of the beauty of its underwater park which is difficult to find in other countries.


Visiting Bunaken Marine Park, Toppers will find the beauty of life in the sea that makes your eyes can't stop looking at it. In this marine park there are 13 types of coral reefs which are dominated by sea rocks.


In addition, the most interesting sight is the presence of steep vertical coral reefs that rise down to a depth of 25-50 meters. It doesn't stop there, our eyes will be spoiled with 91 types of fish in it. No wonder the Bunaken Marine Park is one of the destinations for tourists, especially marine lovers.


Moreover, this favorite Indonesian tourist destination for foreign tourists provides facilities for scuba diving with 20 of the best dive points, where divers have the opportunity to swim on the seabed with a variety of amazing marine life.


7. Tana Toraja


Caucasians will not miss this tourist destination because this area on the island of Sulawesi has a unique type of house and burial method. Caucasians like to see traditional ceremonies directly. They were fascinated by the various dances and attractions during the ceremony. Awesome!


8. Raja Ampat



Tourist attractions in Indonesia, Raja Ampat is a world-class holiday destination that offers beautiful views. Most of the Raja Ampat area is dominated by beautiful green islands. These islands are usually the most favorite photo spots.


The trip to Raja Ampat begins with a visit to Misool Island. An island directly adjacent to the open waters and the spooky sea. The waters near Misool Island become a cross-road for large fish such as whales. The next trip is to the Wayag Islands, the location is in West Waigeo Ds. Visiting other tourist attractions makes you hungry, continue your vacation trip to enjoy the typical culinary tour of Raja Ampat.

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