Komodo Island Tourism place in Indonesia

Komodo island is placed in East Nusa Tenggara province of Republic Indonesia. Komodo lies between the substantially larger neighboring islands Sumbawa to the west and Flores to the east.

Komodo island is famous not only for its heritage of convicts but also for the unique fauna which roam it. The Komodo dragon, the world's largest living lizard, takes its name from the island. A type of monitor lizard, it inhabits Komodo and some of the smaller surrounding islands, attracting many tourists.

The island has a surface area of 390 km² and over 2000 inhabitants. The inhabitants of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed themselves with the Bugis from Sulawesi. The population are primarily adherents of Islam but there are also Christian and Hindu minorities.
Komodo island is one area of tourism in Lombok Island wich have so many beautifull beaches to visit. Komodo island is unique tourism place, it has surface area of 390 km² and over 2000 inhabitants. The inhabitants of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed themselves with the Bugis from Sulawesi. The population are primarily adherents of Islam but there are also Christian and Hindu minorities.

LABUANBAJO
A little town inhabited by fishermen, lies at the extreme western part of Flores Island. The town serves as a jumping off point for the trip to Komodo Island. It is a beautiful area for water skiing, wind surfing, fishing and many other marine activities.
Batu Cermin Cave is five kilometers from the town of Labuanbajo. It can be reached partly by car, and partly on foot. The grotto is 75 by 75 meters large, and contains stalactites and stalagmites. Some tunnels are narrow and dark but in others sunlight falls.

R U T E NG
Ruteng is the capital of Manggarai Regency that was once ruled by the kings of Bima. The influences of Bima. The influences of Bima and Goa are evident in prevailing titles, such as Karaeng, and in the manner of dress. The shape of the roofs with the buffalo horn symbol, may be an element inherited from the Minangkabau. The cool town of Ruteng lies at the foot of a mountain. It can be reached by air from Kupang or Denpasar via Bima, or by ferry from Bima via Labuanbajo, or from eastern part via Ende and Bajawa. Beside the fame Komodo lizards, the area has many attractions to offer the tourists, such as the caci dance, a wildlife reserve, and archeological caves.
Cancar;Golo Cara; the unique lingko rice fields, circular terraces arranged like a spider web.
Liang Bua: the place where Homo Floresiensis was founded by the archeopathology of new England university of Australia and from Indonesia. The tiny skeleton called Hobbit was discovered during a three-month excavation inside Liang Bua, Scientists believe it may represent a new human species, Homo floresiensis, The species existed alongside modern humans as recently as 13,000 years ago, yet may descend from Homo erectus, which arose some two million years ago.

BAJAWA
The capital of Ngada is Bajawa, which lies in the middle of the cool highlands. It is a pleasant little town such as is seldom found elsewhere in Flores. About 135 kilometers from Ruteng all about 5 to 7 hour - driving distance by car, Bajawa can also be reahed from Kupang by air-craft, and from Ende by car.
Abulobo and Inerie are between mountains with sharp peaks known locally as the "sky pillars", and popular among mountaineers. They are located near coast and have wonderful scannery.

B E N A
Bena is prototype of an ancient Ngada village. Such villages are found in rather great numbers in the area and can be reached by car from bajawa in about one and half hours. The way of life of the people is unique, and so are the houses and the traditional ceremonies.

R I U N G
Riung is now wellknown for its seventeen isles that makes the sea surrounding a paradise for marine lovers. Here one can dive, snorkel, and swim.
The beach is a sea-side resort with clear and calm water. There is a beautiful coral reef just off the shore.

E NDE
Ende was the site of a kingdom that existed around the end of the 1 8th century. The name today refers to the capital of the Ende regency, which includes the two autonomous territories of Lio and Ende. The people of the area therefore known as Lio Ende people. This town has for many decades been a center of government trade, education and political activity. Rebellion against the Dutch, led by a certain Nipa Do - known as the Wars of Watu Api and Mari Longa - decurred here in 1916 - 1917. And in 1934, the traditionalist leader Soekarno, who was later to become Indonesia's first president, was exiled to Ende by the Dutch colonial government.
The town Ende lies at the foot of mountains lye, lpi, Meja and Wongge. The beautiful bays of Ende, lpi, and Mbuu are favorite sites for beach-site recreation. Ende can be reached by aircraft from Kupang. And also from Denpasar via Bima, or by from Surabaya or Kupang.

KELIMUTU
East Nusa Tenggara's natural wonder and one of Indonesia's most mysterious and dramatic sights that can be found on top this mountain, some 66 kilometers from Ende, or 83 kilometers from Maumere. It has a unique and spectacular view on its three crater lakes with their respective colors. The colors, however, have changed continually since the eruption of Mount /ye in Ende in 1969.
The mountain is located at the back of Mount Kelibara, in the Wolowaru District in the Ende, Regency of Central Flores. Keli means mountain and Mutu means boiling. In short, it means volcano. To the local people, this mountain is holy, and a token of God's blessings. It provides fertility to the surrounding lands. It is both heaven and the hell to the people of Lio Ende. Many travelers and scientists, have written about Kelimutu since it was discovered by Van Suchtelen, a Ducth government officer,
in 1915.

MAUMERE
A port town on the northeastern coast of Flores and stopover on the way to Ende or to Denpasar, and Ujungpandang, and noted for its good beaches. The bay of Maumere, Waiara, is considered the best diving spot (Flores Marine Resort) as it promise extremely rich marine life.
The resort is a paradise for all divers, underwater photographers, and for everyone interested in marone biology. It has a beautiful sea
garden filled with corals and fish. So does Koka, nearby. Accommodation and facilities for recreation are available.
Ledalero Museum at the outskirts of Maumere has an interesting collection of ethnological objects for the region.

S I K KA
Sikka was in the past of kingdom, but is is now a regency. The capital is Maumere, on Maumere Bay on the north coast of Flores. The town can be reached by air from Denpasar, Kupang, and Ujungpandang, or by sea from Surabaya, and over land from Ende. Bare mountains and hills dominated the landscape. Today a reforestation program has turned large parts into green pastures.
A prehistoric bronze boat from the Dongsong era, called Dobo or Baobatung is found in a village near Maumere, where it is carefully kept by the people as an ancestral heirloom.
Paga is an old village near the beach. It was a refuge for Catholic missionaries who retreated to this area as the result of pressures by the Dutch authorities in Flores. There is an old well with clear water. Its location is 40 kilometers from Maumere. The small town Nitta was the site of kingdom, and is rich in historical places, traditional ceremonies and beautiful woven clothes with various motifs. It is located 10 kilometers from Maumere.
Sikka-Lela are the viliges which were formerly center from which the Roman Catholic religion spread across Flores. An old well, dug by the priest Le Cocg (1885), can still be found. Bola Beach is located in the southern past of Flores near Sikka and Lela. Many historical relies are found in these two areas, ranging from traditional houses, to rare ivory heirlooms. Ivory was in the past use as a dowry in marriage. Some of the villages in Sikka, such as Sikka, Lela and Nita produce beautiful ikat textiles with motifs that are peculiar to the region.
Like TanaKa, in Ende the soil covering hill near Lakebai is also edible. The grains of earth can be eaten after they are fried.
The island of Palue, in the north of Flores has a megalithic culture. In the front- yard of houses lie the graves and "mezbah" offering stones. The people of the area are known to make great sailors. Life is still much influenced by the belief in spirits, which are believed to reside in natural objects. The island can be reached in a few hours by motorboat from the maumere prier.





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http://www.lombok-travel.com/indo-info-komodo.php
http://www.komodoisland-tours.com/flores_tourist_attractions.html

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Nias Tourism

Indonesia have many islands, so there is so many beach on around those islands and it have beautiful view. Nias tourism is one of tourism place that have interesting place and beautifull beaches to visit doing surfing, diving and so many beautifull places.Nias is an island off the western coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. Nias (Kepulauan Nias) is also the name of the archipelago, containing the Hinako archipelago.It is located in a chain of islands parallel to the coast that are separated from Sumatra by the Mentawai Strait; Simeulue is located about 140 km northwest, and the Batu Islands are located about 80 km southeast. This chain, which resurfaces in Nusa Tenggara in the mountainous islands of Sumba and Timor, is the forearc of the South Sumatra Basin along the Sunda Trench subduction zone. At Nias the oceanic plate is being obliquely subducted under the Asian Plate at the rapid rate of 52 mm a year (Milsom).

Nias is an internationally famous surfing destination. The best known surfing area is Sorake Bay, close to the town of Teluk Dalam, on the southern tip. Enclosed by the beaches of Lagundri and Sorake, the bay has both left and right-hand breaks. As they wait for waves, surfers can often see sea turtles swimming below. There are also two consistent, world-class waves in the nearby Hinako Islands, Asu and Bawa. Many lesser-known, high-quality surf spots with low crowds await adventurous travelers.

Nias was part of the famous Hippie trail of the 1960s, particularly travelled by surfers, which lead to Bali. Some claim that the waves at the southern beach of Sorake are better than the ones in Maui. It has been the site of several international surfing competitions in the past, particularly before the 1998 Indonesian Reformation Movement.

Despite the storied history of surfing in Nias, international surfing in Nias has slowed down especially (but not specifically) due to the recent earthquakes. The situation is slowly changing, however.

To reach Nias, there is a weekly ship from Jakarta to Gunung Sitoli; there were ferries from Sibolga to Gunung Sitoli, Teluk Dalam, or Lahewa every day; before the Asian financial crisis hit Indonesia, there was a daily flight from Medan to Gunungsitoli. This became less frequent following the crisis.

Since the 1998 Reformation, however, transport links on and to the island have become poor. Internally, the road system is in a very bad condition. Externally the air and ferry links are unreliable. There are two ferry terminals (Gunungsitoli and Teluk Dalam) and an airport (Binaka, near G. Sitoli ) on the island, serviced mainly from Sibolga and Medan respectively. However, local ferry companies regularly go out of business (or their boats sink), so only one terminal may be active at any given time. Since the 2005 earthquake, transportation has improved to cope with the increase in travel needs for reconstruction and rehabilitation efforts. Susi Air, SMAC, Merpati Air and UNHAS are the airlines that fly to Gunungsitoli.

Beach view

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List Of Yogyakarta Tourist Place

Yogyakarta is one of great tourist place in Indonesia, it have so many culture, beaches, great history of the king who ever leads yogyakarta territori. Including independence struggling of Indonesian`s people, i have some list that provide yogyakarta tourist place.

Kraton Ngayogyakarto Hadiningrat (Sultan Palace)

Built in 1756 by Sultan Hamengku Buwono I, the palace is still become the King's residence and the center of Javanese traditional arts and culture. The 14.000 sq. m of the Kraton Jogja has deep philosophical meaning with all its building, courts, carving, trees, location that have full of significant symbols of human life. The design of this historical building demonstrates that the palace, the Tugu Monument and Mount Merapi positioned in one line. It is believed that the axis is sacred. In the old times, The Sultan used to concentrate his mind along this axis before leading a meeting, making decision and giving order to his people.
Visitors can enjoy the atmosphere of the Kraton as it was centuries ago. Wedding ceremonies and palace meetings often held with puppet shows help to re‑create the ancient setting. Many sets of Gamelan instruments, antiques, batiks and heirlooms make the Sultan's Palace as one of the most interesting tourist site in Jogjakarta. The palace is now the dwelling place of sultan Hamengku Buwono X and his family.

Open Monday to Sunday (8am - 2pm), Closed at 12pm on Friday





Pakualaman Palace

This magnificent and well-preserved Puro Pakualaman, located 2 km east of Sultan Palace at Sultan Agung Street. The 5400 sq.m palace compound reflects a strong center of Javanese culture. The architect of this Puro (palace) was K.G.P.A.A. Paku Alam I himself, who was an expert in culture and literature. Visitors can enjoy the beautiful palace architecture, museum, royal heirloom and heritage, and holy ancestor's culture, tradition, and way of life and thinking of Mataram Kingdom.

Open Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday (9.30am - 2.30pm)



Taman Sari (Water Castle)

Taman Sari, which means the fragrant garden, is the most sacred part of the Kraton. The Sultan and his concubines used to relaxing on the tower while watch the princess bathing pool and afterwards chose one of the princesses to accompany him at night. Tamansari built by Sultan HB I. The remnants of the complex, which can still be seen, are Gapura Panggung (the main entrance gate on the East side), Umbul Kawitan (Bathing pool), Pamuncar, Gapura Agung (The western gate), Sumur Gumuling, Plengkung Taman Segara, Pulau Kenanga and Pulau Panembung. Tamansari was badly damaged due to an earthquake in 1867. This artificial garden built for Sultan rest house, place for sport and entertainment, meditation and Sultan shelter house. Presently, visitors can enjoy the new restored Taman Sari.

Open Monday - Sunday (8am - 2pm)


Malioboro
Malioboro is the main road in Jogjakarta stretching from North to South in the heart of Jogja city. Malioboro is known as one of the more vibrant tourist attractions in Jogja because the street is flanked on either side by hundreds of street vendors selling a stunning array of souvenirs, handicrafts and accessories. Malioboro is also well known for “lesehan” the social act of sitting on a mat to have meals or drinks, especially popular with the locals at night. At the lesehan one can enjoy local dishes such as nasi Gudeg, Sate, and other specialist foods of the region. The street is a hive of activity day or night and not to be missed when visiting Jogja. There’s also a busy market called Pasar Beringharjo or Pasar Gede (big market) at the southern end of the street where local people go to buy handicrafts, traditional foods, batik, clothes and daily needs. To the west of Malioboro is an area called Pathuk where visitors can find traditional food known as Bakpia Pathuk Malioboro and a trade centre providing facilities such as a shopping center, restaurants, hotels, supermarkets and informal sectors as well.

The Grand Mosque
The Grand Mosque is the royal mosque built by Sultan HB I in 1773. This mosque is designed using Javanese traditional architecture with its 36 pillars and unique inlays in the West of Jogjakarta palace. Nowadays the grand Mosque is a place for praying and a place for holding religious ceremonies such as Isra’Mi’raj and Maulud Nabi. Traditional ceremonies like Sekaten and Garebeg as well as in Idul Fitri and Idul Adha are also held every year in the Grand Mosque courtyards. The existence of this Mosque is a reflection of Islamic influences during the glory of The Jogjakarta Sultanate in past periods.



Vredeburg Fort
Located in the north side of the Central Post Office. The Fort was built in 1760 by Sri Sultan HB I, reconstructed by the Dutch colonial Governor WH Van Osseberch in 1787, and renamed as ‘Rusternberg’. In 1867, a big earthquake caused extensive damage and the fort needed further restoration after which the name changed again to ‘Vredenburg’ Fort meaning the peace fortress. The fort used as a military headquarters during the Dutch, English, and Japanese occupation. And from 1945 until 1947; it functioned as the Indonesian military headquarters. Within the complex, there’s an entrenchment connected by a little bridge, the main gate leads to the inner complex and 13 buildings constructed as a bam, houses, and halls. Presently becomes museums to show the history of Indonesian independence. The museum collections consist of buildings, visualizing dioramas, replicas, photo’s, paintings, and things related to Indonesia’s struggle for independence.
Open Tuesday - Thursday 8.30 am - 2.30 pm; Friday 8.30 - 11.30 am; Saturday – Sunday 8.30 am – 1 pm.

Ngasem Traditional Market
Another tourist attraction is Pasar Ngasem or Ngasem traditional market. The market lies to The South of Jogjakarta Palace and is more commonly called The Bird market. Along with various species of birds, there are many kinds of dogs, cats, fish, ducks, swans, turtles, lizards and other pets. Ngasem traditional market is the usual entrance for visitors wanting to visit Tamansari Water Castle through an alley where a row of batik shops reside.

Imogiri Royal Cemetery.

This Royal Cemetery is located on a beautiful hill about 12 km from Jogjakarta and was built in 1645 by Sultan Agung. Visitors have to wear traditional Javanese clothes and walk up 345 stairs to reach the top of the hill where the tombs of the kings rest. There is a myth told if the visitor can count number of stairs correctly, therefore all his/her wish will be granted. In this royal cemetery lies all Mataram Kingdoms Monarch from Jogjakarta and Surakarta family. The tombs open only on Monday at 10 AM to 12 PM, and on Friday at 1 PM to 4 PM.
Kasongan

Kasongan is the home of earthenware potters. While some of the modern designs are quite comical, pots used by the local people for holding water, cooking and decorations are also available. An enchanting way to see both villages and the surrounding countryside is by bicycle, experiencing the differences between bustling city life and the simpler one of villagers on a personal level. Several tour operators offer bicycling tours easy enough for novices through the outskirts of town. At mid-day, one of them treats cycles to a leisurely lunch in a special-built hut in a shrimp pond, the food cooked on-site.

Kota gede
Kotagede is the old city located in the Southern part of Jogja. Formerly, Kotagede was the capital of the Islamic Mataram Kingdom during the 16th century, when Panembahan Senopati was the first King. As the old city, Kotagede has many unique remnants that can still be seen now and have become a tourist attraction such as Royal Mosque, Hastarenggo Royal cemetery, The ‘Watu Gilang’ stone, the ancient fort, and traditional House of Kalang. Kota Gede is also well known as silver makers, whom you can watch working at their craft at any one of a number of shops.


Borobudur Temple
Borobudur Temple site is the one ‘must see’ on any visitors Jogja’s calendar. It is a magnificent Buddhist monument constructed between 750 and 850 AD when Central Java still a Buddhist kingdom. Long abandoned, the first re-discovery and appreciation of Borobudur began in 1815 under Raffles, who was the Let.Gov. Java during the brief period of British rule. The real work of total reconstruction of the thousands of stone and relief took place under the Indonesian government, who with the assistance of UNESCO, completed a 10 year restoration project in 1984. Today, Borobudur is a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site with 7 levels and 1460 carved stone reliefs telling the story of the Buddha and representing the steps from the earthly realm to Nirvana. Located only 42 kms from Jogja the Borobudur is the best seen in the early morning or at twilight.



Prambanan Temple
Prambanan Temple This magnificent Shiva temple derives it name from the village where it is located. Locally known as the Loro Jonggrang Temple, or the Temple of the "Slender Virgin", it is the biggest and most beautiful Hindu temple in Indonesia. Seventeen kilometers east of Jogjakarta, it is believed to have been built by King Balitung Maha Sambu in the middle of the ninth century. Its parapets are adorned with a bas-relief depicting the famous Ramayana story. The first open-air theater on the southern side of the temple was built in 1960 and the new theater on the western side of the temple in 1988.
During full moon evenings in the month from May to October, the Ramayana ballet is performed right here. The temple complex of Prambanan lies among green fields and villages. It has eight shrines, of which the three main ones are dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The main temple of Shiva rises to a height of 130 feet and houses the magnificent statue of Shiva's consort, Durga.

Parangkusumo
According to the people’s belief, Parangkusumo used to be the meeting place between the kings who reined Mataram Kingdom and Kanjeng Ratu Kidul. Every year, on the 30th (the date named Rejeb in the Javanese calendar) and based on the rotation of the moon, a sacred ritual is held. This symbolic ritual involves giving offerings to the Queen of the South Sea to commemorate the inauguration of Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X. Flowers, food, clothes, and a cutting of the Sultan’s fingernails and hair will be thrown into the water of the South Sea known also as The Indian “Kliwon” night. Kliwon is a specific period of days in the Javanese calendar when people come to visit the rest houses around Parangkusumo to meditate and get spiritual tranquility. The legends say that the rocks resulted from a post-volcanic activity found at Parangkusumo, which used to be the palace where Panembahan Senopati and Kanjeng Ratu Kidul sat conferring on special occasions.

Parangtritis Beach Resort
Parangtritis has been famous for years, as not only a beach resort where sand dunes, sandy beaches and rocky cliffs meet, but it’s also an historical place pertaining to the mysterious legend of the Queen of the South Sea (Kanjeng Ratu Kidul). Located about 27 km from Jogjakarta, there are two routes to reach Parangtritis: The first route is Jogjakarta Kretek Parangtritis and is the most direct. The second Route is Jogjakarta Imogiri Siluk Parangtritis. This route is 35 km in distance and connects with a sequence of tourist sites including the Royal Cemetery, Kota Gede and Imogiri. This route offers very beautiful scenery: a combination of the river and a range of limestone hills. All sorts of vehicles can smoothly travel on these roads directly to the beach. Those who are interested in traveling by bus on either of these routes can take a bus from Giwangan station in Jogjakarta.

Krakal Beach
To get to Krakal beach you have to pass Wonosari, the capital of the Gunung Kidul Regency, about 38 km from Jogjakarta. The winding and mountainous road is well asphalted and Krakal is about 21 km from Wonosari. Located 7 km to the eastern side of the main road where it branches off, crossing limestone hills with their harsh appearance and alternated with terraced rocks, which presents enchanting scenery on the way to Baron beach. Geologists say that a long time ago this place was fossils can still be found. Among all the beaches that stretch along the coast of Java, Krakal with its white sand surrounded with mountainous rocky hills is one of the most beautiful beaches around Jogjakarta. The battering of Krakal’s gigantic waves against the jagged rocks and coral, gives this beach a powerfully enchanting atmosphere. It has attracted many tourism-planning experts from foreign countries. They suggest that it should be prepared as a beach resort, particularly for foreign tourists (like Nusa Dua resorts in Bali). Their interest in exploring Krakal is supported by its attractive potentials such as: the sloping and white sandy beach that stretchs out almost 5 km. There is always warm sunshine from dawn until the twilight, enjoyed throughout the dry and rainy seasons. The cooling breeze makes it a most suitable beach for sun bathing. It’s cliffs offer shade from the sun and there’s an abundance of marine life. Krakal is close to Kukup Beach and Baron Cave. This cave is in fact an estuary from an underground river that comes up exactly at the waterfront. It is interesting to observe the combination of the beach and the cave from the protruding rocky hills that flank the caves on both sides.

Baron Beach

Located 60 km from Jogjakarta and lined with lush green coconut palms, Baron has a protected lagoon, safe for swimming, with protruding rocky hills on each side. Local anglers sell their catch fresh from the sea, and nearby restaurants stand at the ready to cook them to the customer’s order.


Kukup Beach

Located 3 km east of Baron, has the most beautiful beach on the south coast. It has a white sand beach and fish that aren’t seen in other areas. Visitors can buy or try to catch the fish on the beach; or just enjoy the beautiful marine life on 20 big seawater aquariums with wrasse, clown fish, scorpion fish, boxfish, and variety of coral sharks. When tide is near to the ground, visitors can enjoy the beautiful sea garden with colorful corals and colorful marine life.


Glagah Beach

Located 40 km southwest of Jogjakarta. Glagah beach is an estuary of Serang River; it’s a convenient place for camp or for family gathering. Alongside the river, you can find paddies field with shady coconut palms. Visitors can enjoy canoeing on this wide serene river.


Samas Beach

Located 25 km from Jogjakarta, Samas beach has sloppy black sand beach with delta. Visitors can enjoy magnificent panorama and sunset from the lighthouse on the west side of the beach.


Wediombo Beach

Located on east of Krakal beach, this beach is a wide bay shape with white sand and surrounded by limestone hills. Sound of the wave against the beach and the refresh wind wafting the palm leaves create relaxing atmosphere.


CongotBeach

Located 5 km from Glagah beach and noted as one of the best place for fishing lover.
Mount Merapi
The eternally smoking giant called Mount Merapi is one of the most active volcanoes found in Indonesia and is cloaked in a sleepy, dense forest. Beyond this, there are vast amounts of deserted land lying deep in the steep valleys trailing amongst the mountain hills. Sibilant pines and wild grass are the dominant vegetation, which only adds to the breathtaking panorama. During its resting time between volcanic activities, keen hikers and nature lovers, the experience of the energetic climb can climb the mountain and abundance of Flora and Fauna is a rewarding experience. From the observation post located on Plawangan hill reached via a forest trail from the resort of Kaliurang, you can see incredible sights of molten rocks, bubbling mud and occasionally hot lava pouring out at regular intervals leaving long trails of smoke. Mount Merapi is 2,920 m above sea level with an average temperature of about 10 degrees Celsius and the difference in temperature between noon and night is approximately 15-16 degrees. At present, this resort provides an outstanding and modern golf course, which sits 800 meters above sea level. It is located only 30 minutes drive from the city of Jogja and is an 18 hole, 72-par course open to the public.

Sonobudoyo Museum
Located on the North side of The North square (alun-alun utara) just 200 meters from Sultan Palace. The museum exhibits historical and pre-historical heritage such as stones, gold, brass, and copper from Cirebon, Jogjakarta, Solo, East Java, Central Java, Madura and Bali. This museum has the second most complete collection of cultural artifacts after The National Museum in Jakarta. Visitors can observe a fascinating array of relics including weapons, leather and wooden puppets, masks, statues, textiles, and gamelan instruments. Sonobudoyo museum also has an interesting library that keeps several of Javanese culture ancient books. The second building of Sonobudoyo museum is located in the East of Sultan Palace at nDalem Condrokiranan. This place displays various utensils and goods used in daily Javanese life and ancient statues originating from Gunung Kidul.
Open Tuesday to Thursday 9 am – 4 pm.



Museum of Hamengku Buwono IX
This museum is especially build to commemorate Sultan HB IX respectively the Sultan was not only a Jogjakarta king but also an Indonesian hero. The museum is found in the innermost part of the Sultan Palace and displays private possessions belonging to the Sultan HB IX used in his struggle for Indonesian Independence.
Open daily: 10.30 a.m. to noon



Ullen Sentalu Museum
Located on nDalem Kaswargan, Boyong on Kaliurang Hill, 20 km north of downtown Jogja. The museum built as an appreciation form of the people to the historical objects and Javanese arts, also the beautiful charm of Kaliurang. Open Tuesday to Sunday 10 am – 3 p





Museum of Batik and Embroidery
Located on Jl. Dr. Sutomo about 2 km north of Sultan Palace. The museum keeps batik collections made from 1880 until present day in Jogja style, Surakarta style, Madura style and many others all showing modern and traditional motifs. Other interesting exhibits are batik tools and equipment such as canthing, stamps, dye colors and “malam” or beeswax. There are also 126 embroideries including the biggest embroidery in Indonesia, all of which are privately owned collections. A simple workshop on the batik process demonstrates at visitor’s request. Open daily 9 am – 3 pm.

Puppet Museum

Located in Wonosari Street, about 7 km from Sultan Palace. This museum has collection of all puppets from every kind of Javanese traditional puppet show such as wayang kulit, wayang golek and many more.
Open daily 9 am – 3 pm.

Affandi Museum

Located on Jl. Laksda Adi Sucipto (Jl. Solo) 5 km from downtown, lies on the bank of Gajah Wong River and built with unique architecture. Presently exhibits the impressionist painter's masterpieces and works of arts and the works of his very talented daughter, Kartika Affandi. He lived here until his death in 1990, Affandi known as world-class multi talent impressionist artist.
Open Monday to Friday 9 am – 4 pm; Saturday 9 am -1 pm.



Dewantara Kirti Griya Museum
The museum built in 1970 on Tamansiswa streetabout 3 km east of Sultan Palace. It is the museum of Ki Hajar Dewantara, one of Indonesia’s top educational figures. The building was formerly the residence of Ki Hajar Dewantara the founder of Tamansiswa Intitute (the oldest national educational institute in Indonesia). This museum lies next to Pendopo Agung Tamansiswa (Tamansiswa main hall) where many art performances are frequently. Part of the museum exhibits items formerly used by Ki Hajar Dewantara including private goods, telecommunication radio, books, and others.
Open daily 9 am – 3 pm.

Jogja Kembali Museum
Located in Jogjakarta North Ring Road Street, the monument presents documentaries, historical event photographs, miscellaneous weapons, dioramas describing the process of Indonesian's fight around 1945-1950 and library.
Open Tuesday to Sunday 8 am – 4 pm.





Sasana Wiratama Museum
Located at Tegalrejo village, 3km west of Sultan Palace, also known as museum Diponegoro, built at his former residence. Prince Diponegoro had leaded a bloody war against the Dutch colonialists (1825-1830). This Museum has the collection of Prince Diponegoro personal belonging such as his keris and other possessions. Open daily 9 am – 3 pm.

Sasmitaloka Museum
The museum is located on Bintaran Wetan Streetabout 1.5 km east of Sultan Palace. This is the museum of General Sudirman, the first general and key figure in creating The Indonesian Army. He was also a fervent patriot in fighting for the independence of Indonesia. The museum collection kept in several rooms and in mint condition as was used in the general’s residence such as bedroom and study complete with furniture. Open Tuesday to Sunday 9 am – 3 pm.

Biology Museum
The Museum is located on Sultan Agung Streetin front of Pakualaman Palace and built in 1964 specifically as a museum and part of the Faculty of Biology of Gadjah Mada University. The museum keeps dry and wet herbariums, animals, aquariums, and books related to knowledge about flora and fauna. It is equipped with a diorama setting, depicting the life of animals and plants. The museum is an important educational reference and the facility strengthens Jogja’s name as the education center of Indonesia. Open daily 9 am – 3 pm.



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Parangtritis Beach

Jogjakarta have silver city craft like my last post in Jogjakarta ( Yogyakarta ) Silver tourism shopping place and also have beautifull beaches such like Parangtritis, Samas, Baron, Kukup, Krakal dan Glagah beach. Now we talk about Parangtritis beach. It is located about 27 km. from Yogyakarta, Parangtritis may be reached in two ways, through Kretek Village or the longer one but more well -established road through Imogiri and Siluk Village. Parangtritis Beach is a lovely beach with many impressing phenomena, naturally and supra naturally. The waves regularly bring in new wood and bamboo, washing ashore from another nearby beach probably. Some wood is picked and taken away by locals to be used for their own house. Parangtritis is an enchanting sloping beach combined with rocky hills, dunes, and a white sandy beach. Besides being famous as a recreational spot. Parangtritis is also a sacred place. Many people come to the beach to do meditation. Up to now, this area is remaining functioned as the place to perform the traditional ceremony called labuhan.

Parangtritis is steeped in Javanese mysticism and culture. It is believed there is a south axis connecting mount Merapi, the Kraton, and Parangtritis Beach. According to legend, the Queen of the South Seas--Kanjeng Ratu Kidul-- together with her confident Nyai Loro Kidul reign over the Southern seas and all within it. It is said that any person wearing clothing coloured green will be lured into the sea and to their fate by the Queen. This superstition is firmly entrenched in the minds of all Javanese, even as far North as Jakarta. It is the legend of Parangtritis that entrances all who listen. According to the legend, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul was at one time wed to Panembahan Senopati, a ruler of the mighty Mataram kingdom, and she enjoyed his company on occasions. The Western section of Parangtritis beach—Parangkusumo beach—is believed to have been the meeting place of the two mighty rulers; that of the sea and of the land. It is also at Parangkusumo beach where the ceremony of 'Labuhan' is performed, coinciding with the inaugural commemoration of Sri Sultan Haamengku Buwono X. Each year, on the 30th day of the Javanese month of 'Rejeb', offerings are given to Kanjeng Ratu Kidul. These offerings, in the ceremony of Labuhan, consist of food, clothing, hair, and fingernail cuttings of the Sultan of Yogyakarta. The offerings are cast into the sea in the hope that the Sultan and the people of Yogyakarta will have continuous peace and prosperity. The same ceremony is held on top of mount Merapi and Lawu.

It is also at Parangkusumo beach, according to legend, that volcanic activity occurred. This resulted in a formation of rocks where the Sultan of Yogyakarta and Kajeng Ratu Kidul supposedly met to discuss the well-being of the people of Yogyakarta—and of their love for each other. A small rest house was built upon this formation of rock. On two special nights—Friday and Tuesday Kliwon according to the Javanese calendar—people come from all over to meditate in the spiritual ambience.

Parang Wedang, a mineral hot spring with continuous flowing water, attracts visitors because it is believed to have healing properties for skin ailments. Although not in need of it, I found the water to be soothing and pleasant. Small change rooms, or lidos, are available for those wishing to bathe in private. The pool, as I was told, was found by Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono VII. He found it his duty to care for the pool. Many locals believe the place to be a sacred sight. Many meditate there and congregate to discuss matters of importance affecting their village. Further down the beach to the east there is Langse Cave, another place of meditation. The cave itself is only accessible by bamboo ladders and rattan ropes making the sojourn to spiritual serenity almost like a rite of passage. Once down at the opening, the mouth of the cave lies bare to the Indian Ocean. It is understandable that the cave is a place of spiritual perfection; a connection of oneself with the Queen of the South Seas.

refference :
http://www.thelongtriphome.com/archives-lc-lie-birchall.html, http://www.indonesia-tourism.com/yogyakarta/parangtritis-beach.html

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Lombok Island Tour Travelling

Lombok is an island in West Nusa Tenggara province, Indonesia. It is part of the chain of the Lesser Sunda Islands, with the Lombok Strait separating it from Bali to the west and the Alas Strait between it and Sumbawa to the east. It is roughly circular, with a "tail" to the southwest, about 70 km across and a total area of about 4,725 km² (1,825 sq mi). The administrative capital and largest city on the island is Mataram.

Falls to the East of Bali Island and due to its increasing popularity, Lombok is now becoming easier to access for tourists either by air or by sea. Lombok with its equatorial climate and colorful multi-ethnic cultural ambience and a wide variety of tourist sites and attractions nowadays is becoming a better choice for a holiday getaway compared to the other regular choices of tourist destinations.

Tourism in Lombok as one whole agency serves its guests to make their stay in Lombok a memorable affair. If you want to reach Lombok by air then the flights operating for this purpose are Merpati, Air Mark, Lion Air, Garuda, Silk Air, and the airport at your service are Selaparang Airport. These flights mostly operate from Mataram, Sumbawa, Surabaya, Jakarta and Yogyakarta, and the nearby hotels are Hotel Lombok, Raya, Mataram, Hotel Shahid Legi, Mataram. In case of reaching Lombok by sea one can comfortably avail of the ferry rides operating from Lombok’s Lembar Harbor. The other regular ferries operate between Poto, Tano, Sumbawa, and Labuhan Lombok while the Modern passenger catamarans render a faster service from Bali. Mabua Express operates regularly between Benoa and Lembar harbor, while Bounty Cruises travel between Benoa Harbor, Senggigi and Gili Meno. One can contact Pelni agency for bookings on boat rides in Indonesia and Lombok etc.

The various tourist sites in Lombok consist of Senggigi, Gili Islands, Rinjani National Park, Kuta & South Lombok, Mataram, Tetabatu, Sukarara, Penujak, Kuta Lombok.

- Senggigi the most developed area for promotion of tourism draws a good comparison with Bali’s Kuta, and set over numerous glamorous bays, this place offers its guests with the right ingredients of restaurants, bars, discotheques, and grand hotel accommodations for tourists to stay. Normally one finds all sorts of accommodation facilities in Senggigi starting from 5 star hotels to cheap and budget hotels. Few of the prominent names in this realm are, The Mascot Beach Cottages, Raja’s Bungalows, Ray Hotel, Sonya Homestay, Lina Hotel, Hotel Elen, Batu Bolong Cottages, Atithi Sanggraha Beach Bungalows and lastly Pondok Stiti Hawa. These hotels mostly offer you with the regular amenities and room facilities Inclusive of all these most of these hotels come with restaurants serving the best international cuisine and also the regular local gourmets. Not only international cuisine, Senggigi equally specializes in restaurants offering local delectable.

- Gili Islands being a popular destination in Indonesia is located to the northwestern part of Lombok features 3 mini coral-fringed islands namely Gili Air, Gili Meno, and Gili Trawangan. All these islands have splendid white sandy beaches, clear water and coral reefs displaying the playful colored fishes as a key source of attraction. They are just the perfect place for snorkeling and trying out other ventures and sports. Gili Trawangan being the largest among the 3 islands boasts of the most number of visitors and is reputed as the party island. Each island has shops, hotels and similar agencies to help you go for money change. The travel agency of Perama has its branch in Gili Trawangan and has minor outlets in Gili Air and Gili Meno. These islands have failed to initiate the facilities of police and patrolling. Crime reporting is made either in the Island of Kepala or in the police station of the mainland. The southwest hills of Trawangan offer a nice spot for sunset viewing, and Gili Meno’s Bird Park is for bird watchers. In Gili Trawangan you can try out the Blue Marlin agency & in Gili Air you can approach the Reefseekers.

- Rinjani National Park in the Mt Rinjani is a part of the forested slopes on Rinjani which is also the second largest volcano peak in Indonesia. The locals of Lombok mostly treat the volcanic site as a sacred place and Segara Anak is considered to be a pilgrimage and the hot springs here are famous. Around 20 villages surround Rinjani National Park while Senaru and Sembalun provide the main access to the national park from north and east. The community based activities are focused on the Rinjani trek center as it personifies the partnership of the national park, tourism industry, and the local communities amalgamated so as to maintain and protect the Rinjani environment. For bookings and information one can check out the travel agencies in Lombok.

- Kuta Beach displays a splendid show of white sand and turquoise sea, and is still an under developed region despite the plans for 5star hotels and resorts. This beach mostly comes alive with Nyale fishing festival in February and March and August as well, and it remains quiet and marooned the rest of the year. Several hotels like Kuta Indah Hotel and Segara Anak Cottages provide with money changing facilities. Regarding budget hotels it’s customary to consider the safety and privacy issues. Share a nice leisurely time with your family as you go for surfing activities in the beaches of Kuta. In the postal agency of Wisma Segara Anak you can also book your tickets for Perama Shuttle Buses. For accommodations, check out the best hotels in the island like, Segara Anak, Anda Cottages, Sekar Kuning Bungalows, Putri Mandalika Homestay, Lamancha Homestay, MatahariInn. These hotels mostly provide the regular rooming and lodging facilities and in certain cases one can bargain for discount prices. You can try out the Rinjani Agung Beach Bungalows and Café Riviera for local cuisine and good quality sea food. Few other hotels in Kuta are, The Novotel Coralia, Tastura Boutique Resort, Kuta Indah Hotel and Restaurant, Cockato Kuta-Bungalows and Restaurants, Pondok Sekar Kuning Cottages & Restaurants.

- Mataram in Lombok is the first town in the real sense of the term, which displays a tint of heavy traffic and is simultaneously an open city with lots of space. You can arrive at Mataram through Tiara Mas bus services dropping you off at Mandalika terminal for the rest of the journey you can avail of the Bemo. The hotels like Shanti Puri (JI make accommodation in Mataram easy. Maktal), JI Pancha Usha and JI Pejanggik. You will get post offices and Banks etc in Ampenan and Mataram. The banks of BCA Bank and Bank Danamon have branches on JI. Sriwijiya. You will find cheap Internet services at JI. Pancha Usaha. Mataram Mall is a large supermarket to go shopping. The Suharti Sate House on JI provides the taste of the land as you look for a place to eat. A bemo ride around the city is the best way of domestic conveyance in Mataram.

- Tetebatu in Lombok is a town on the lower slopes of Mt Rinjani. Once you are headed from Mataram to JI. Penjanggik to Pomotong and finally a drive to Rungkang and Kotaraja and you are in Tetebatu. While in Tetebatu one need not look too much for accommodation as the hotels like, Soedjono, and Green Orry provide you with the best of the rooming amenities and grand restaurants, great food and the extra perks like swimming pool and superiorly spacious rooms. The restaurant in Soedjono offering quality food is always at your service as food service in Tetebatu is limited. Senaru on the Northern of Rinjani is a more popular base for trekking. The other attraction in Tetebatu is Air Tejun Jukat, which is a large waterfall. Tobacco hanging and drying houses and the ‘monkey forest’ are other two major attractions in the area.

- Sukarara the home to Ikat weaving on Lombok has more traditional plain chequered styles being over thrown by more gorgeous creations. To get to Sukarara, one has to drive towards southeast out of Mataram along Jl. Tgh Faisal and drive up to Praya. About 2km before Praya is the small town of Payung. Drive up to the middle of the town and continue until you reach Sukarara.

- Penujak is an important center of Lombok. To go to Penujak drive southeast out of Mataram along Jl. Tgh Faisal and drive up to Praya. At Praya drive through Batujai, and across the large steel bridge you can reach in to Penujak.

- Kuta Lombok, about 60km south east of Mataram on the coast is a sleepy surfing resort. To get here, again drive southeast of Mataram along Jl. Tgh Faisal and off to Praya and drive through Penujak. The trip shouldn't take much more than an hour as the road is in excellent condition. A number of resorts along the beach offer bungalow style accommodation and more spacious rooms. Anda Cottages and Restaurant has a peaceful garden setting and clean rooms to offer. The restaurant has a good selection local and international cuisine and serves splendid pizza. The main beach at Kuta is nice place to be during a high tide. The best beaches are near Mawan and Selong Blanak, to get there you need your own car or rent a motorbike. One can take a drive by the loop road through Mawai, Keling, Mangkung, Sengkol and back to Kuta. Despite the road being rough and steep at places.

Finally in while in Lombok, one shouldn’t miss out on the interesting artifacts featured in the Museum Nusa Tenggara Barat, Mayura Water Palace and Pura Meru making your Lombok trips a memorable affair.

refferences : www.budpar.go.id, blog.its.ac.id, wikipedia.org, www.anaklombok.com, www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/indonesia/lombok/,www.asiarooms.com/travel-guide/

indonesia/lombok/lombok-overview/lombok-tourism.html,

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Kuta Beach

Kuta is a town in southern Bali, Indonesia. Kuta beach is one of tourist place in Bali that you never should left to visit, it have beautiful view at sunset. Kuta is about 3 kilometers from Ngurah Rai airport, Kuta is a wide beach with white sands so its one of the most kuta`s interesting place to visit. its beautifull as you know bali called name "Goddest Island" because its so beautiful.



A former fishing village, it was one of the first towns on Bali to see substantial tourist development, and as a beach resort remains one of Indonesia's major tourist destinations. It is known internationally for its long sandy beach, varied accommodation, many restaurants and bars, and substantial Australian population. It is located near Bali's Ngurah Rai Airport.

Legian and Seminyak are northern extensions of Kuta along Jl. Legian and Jl. Basangkasa. They are somewhat quieter suburbs with cottage-style accommodations, where many of the expat crowd live. Also to the north are Petitenget, Berawa, Canggu, and Seseh - new and quieter continuations of Kuta's beach. They are easy to reach through Abian Timbul or Denpasar and Kerobokan. Several large hotels are located in this area: the Oberoi Bali, Hard Rock Hotel Bali, the Intan Bali Village, the Legian in Petitenget, the Dewata Beach and the Bali Sani Suites in Berawa.




To the south, Kuta Beach extends beyond the airport into Jimbaran. Other nearby towns and villages include Seseh (6.4 nm), Denpasar (4.5 nm), Ujung (1.8 nm), Pesanggaran (2.0 nm), Kedunganan (2.9 nm) and Tuban (1.0 nm).


Kuta is now the center of an extensive tourist-oriented urban area that merges into the neighboring towns. Legian, to the north, is the commercial hub of Kuta and the site of many restaurants and entertainment spots. Most of the area's big beachfront hotels are in the southern section of Tuban.





The beach of Kuta is one of the first favorite beaches discovered by tourist. On the south, the beach is fenced by the airport’s runway, which gives you a breathtaking landing experience. The beach stretches as far north as the eyes can see. As short walk away north, waves will invite you to test your surfing.





Kuta in addition to being the Sunset Site Number One, with its daily spectacular sunsets, it is also the centre of night life activities in Southern Bali and a shopping mecca, with its lines of shops, boutiques, and galleries. Restaurants line up the streets as well as the Bachfront,Hotels, ranging from a small, inexpensive homestay to a luxurious resort, will ready accomodate you.
Kuta is very short drive away from the airport, and transportation is readily available to take you from and to Kuta to and from anywhere else in Bali.






Surfing , Glass Bottom Boats to the reef and Hawkers. The beach goes for miles and you can walk form Tuban to Seminyak past Kuta. In the Kuta area you will find markets, shops restaurants and bars. Great way to cool down after a long walk.










refferences :
www.indo.com, www.tropicalisland.de, www.highwaybali.com, alphalink.com.au, www.elvysbalidriverguide.com, en.wikipedia.org,

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Jogjakarta ( Yogyakarta ) Silver tourism shopping place

Silver handycraft is one of traditional craft mainstay of Jogja`s people, the biggest people that produce silver is "Kotagede" in Jogjakarta and also known as Yogyakarta. Its transpiring about 16 century ago or about 1586 M, when Kotagede has still become a capital city of Mataram Kingdom. Under Panembahan Pasopati king. On that time Kotagede is the center of keris and jewelry craftsman.
Kotagede is also known as Silver city ( Kota Perak ), because hundreds of people whom living there is silver crafts maker. You will found almost in the roadside a row of silver`s craft as a proove for that name.




below is some of silver shop list :

AL. MUKHLIES SILVER Jl. Pramuka 5 d UH V Yogyakarta Indonesia 55161

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ANSOR’ S SILVER Jl. Tegalgendu 28 Kotagede Yogyakarta

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BOROBUDUR SILVER Jl. Menteri Supeno 41, YK

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CV. SALIM SILVER Kebohan KG 3/ 547 Kotagede Yogyakarta 55173

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CV. YAN’S GALLERY Jl. Kemasan 178 Basen Kotagede Yogyakarta

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DALAS SILVER Alun – Alun KG III/ 777 Kotagede Yogyakarta

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HS. SILVER 800- 925 Jl. Mondorakan 1, Kotagede, Yogyakarta

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IDOLA PRIMA SILVER Jl. Imogiri Barat Km 4 No 127 Bangunharjo, Sewon, Bantul, YK

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MD. SILVER Kebowan Kotagede, Yogyakarta

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MILA’S SILVER Jl. Kemasan 52 Kotagede, Yogyakarta

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NARTI’S SILVER Jl. Tegalgendu 22 Kotagede, Yogyakarta

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NR Silver Jl. Kemasan 71 Kotagede, Yogyakarta Telp 71196

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Nufa’s Silver Jl. Kemasan 68 A Kotagede, Yogyakarta Telp 75589

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NUR PARWANTO SILVER Jl. Kemasan No. 69 Kotagede Yogyakarta

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NUVA’S SILVER Jl. Kemasan No. 68 A Kotagede Yogyakarta

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SILFER CRAFT Barepan VIII Sumber Rahayu Moyudan Sleman Yogyakarta

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SURABAYA SILVER Galleria Mall Lt I No. 14, Yogyakarta

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Tom’s Silver Jl. Ngeksigondo 60 Kotagede, Yogyakarta Telp 255416

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TOM’S SILVER Jl. Ngeksigondo No. 60, Yogyakarta

the price of those silver is variated from the cheap till the expensive ones, it depends on how big of the stuff, how difficult to made it, and etc. You can choose it aproriate with what you want.












Map to Kotagede :
















refference :
http://mycityblogging.com
http://id.wikipedia.org/
http://directory.jogja.com/
http://trulyjogja.com/
http://craft.jogja.com/
http://satyanugraha.com

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