East Java has a number of interesting sights. One of the East Java tourist icon is Mount Bromo, the Tengger tribe inhabited by, where the ceremony is held each year KASADA Festival. The mountains of Malang and Batu, known as a natural tourism area there is lots of health, such as the “Puncak” in West Java. Similarly, the mountains of the border Pasuruan and Mojokerto, as Prigen, Tretes, and Trawas. Other nature tourism in East Java is a National Park (4 of 12 in the National Park), Purwodadi Botanical Garden in Purwodadi Pasuruan, and Safari Park Indonesia II in Prigen.

East Java, there are historical in the classical era. Site Trowulan in Mojokerto regency, was the center of Majapahit kingdom, there are dozens of temples and tombs of kings of Majapahit. Other temple-temple spread in almost all areas in East Java, including upgrading temple in Blitar. In Madura, Sumenep is the capital of Madura kingdom, where there is a palace, museum, and the tombs of kings of Madura (Asta Tinggi).

East Java is known to have a panoramic beach which is very beautiful. On the south coast there are Prigi, Pelang, and White Sand beach in Trenggalek, Popoh in Tulungagung, Ngliyep in Malang, and Watu Ulo Papuma beach in Jember. On the north coast there are Tanjung Kodok beach in Lamongan district, has been developed and is managed by a regional government in Lamongan as Wisata Bahari Lamongan (WBL) is also called Jatim Park II, Kenjeran Beach in Surabaya, and White Sand Beach in Situbondo. Lake in East Java, among others, in the Sarangan Lake Magetan, Sutami Dam in Blitar and Selorejo Dam in Malang.

Cultural tourism, among others Karapan Sapi (Cow race) in Madura, Labuhan Larung Sesaji Ceremony along the South Sea coast, traditional art Reog Ponorogo, and Ludruk in Surabaya.

North coastal areas there are a number of tombs of Wali, which is the religion of the pilgrims travel to the Muslims. Five of nine Wali Songo buried in East Java: Sunan Ampel in Surabaya, Sunan Giri and Maulana Malik Ibrahim in Gresik, Sunan Drajat in Paciran (Lamongan), and Sunan Bonang in Tuban. In the coastal area north of this there are also interesting caves: Maharani Cave in Lamongan and Akbar Cave in Tuban. Soekarno’s tomb, frist president of Indonesia are in the city of Blitar.

Surabaya is the government and business center of East Java, where the Tugu Pahlawan, Mpu Tantular Museum, Convention & Exhibition Center, Marine Monument, Ampel Mosque, Tunjungan Shopping Center and Kya-Kya. Jatim Park in Batu and WBL is a miniature of East Java, who is also an educational tour.

Food typical East Java are Pecel, Rawon and Rujak Petis. Surabaya is famous Rujak Cingur, Semanggi, Lontong Balap, Sate Kerang, and Lontong Kupang. Kediri popular with Tahu Takwa, Tahu Pong, and Getuk Pisang (banana). Madiun known as Brem and Pecel. Lamongan famous for its Wingko Babat. Malang and Trenggalek is known as Tempe chips. Sidoarjo famous for Prawn crackers and Petis.

Central Java there are lots of tourism which is very interesting. Semarang city has a number of ancient buildings. Tourism in the city including Puri Maerokoco (Taman Mini Central Java) and the Indonesian Record Museum (MURI).

One of the pride of the province is the Borobudur, the largest Buddhist monument in the world built on the 9th century, located in Magelang District. Mendut and Pawon temples also in one complex with the Borobudur. Prambanan on the Klaten border in Yogyakarta is the largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. In the Dieng temple there is a group of Hindu’s temple, which was suspected to be built before the era of old Mataram Kingdom. Gedong Songo temple complex located on the slopes of Mount Ungaran, Semarang region.

Central Java environment consists of three cultures, namely Coastal cultural environment, cultural Bagelan – Banyumas, and Palace culture, with the preservation of culture, among other ceremonies Tingkeban, Brokohan, Puputan, Selapanan, Tedhak Siten, Ruwatan, Clean Village, splash of water Pusaka, Nyadran, and Sea charity.

Surakarta is seen as one of the Javanese cultural center, where in this town there is Keraton Kasunanan (palace) dan Pura Mangkunegaran. Interesting tourism outside of the city is Grojogan Sewu Waterfall and Majapahit temple monument in Karanganyar district, and the Fossil Sangiran museum, located in the road between Solo Purwodadi.

The southern part of Central Java also save a number of interesting natural tourism, such as Jatijajar cave and Karang Bolong beach in Kebumen, and also Batu Raden in Banyumas. In the north there is a Guci tourism object on the slopes of Mount Slamet, Kabupaten Tegal, and Pekalongan city known as the nickname ‘Batik City’.

West Pantura region save many religious tourism. Demak Great Mosque, established in 16th century building is an artistic blend of Hindu and Islamic architecture. Demak is the first Islamic kingdom in Java. On the Pantura highway there are 3 tomb of Wali Songo, Sunan Kalijaga in Demak, Sunan Kudus in the city of Kudus, and Sunan Muria in Kudus District. Kudus is also known as the ‘City Kretek’, and the city also has Kretek museum.

Yogyakarta is a province of the region based on Kasultanan Ngayogyakarta Hadiningrat and Kadipaten Pakualaman. Besides, added the former Kasunanan of Surakarta Hadiningrat and Praja Mangkunagaran previously was enklave in Yogyakarta.

Yogyakarta is still very thick with the Javanese cultural. Arts and culture are important part of community life in Yogyakarta. Since the child until adulthood, the people of Yogyakarta will witness the various arts and cultural events in the city. For the people of Yogyakarta, in which every stage of life, the meaning of tradition is a very important and still held up at this time.

Tradition also not separated from the art presented in the traditional ceremonies. So for the people of Yogyakarta, art and culture actually become a part of life and not separated from them. Art in Yogyakarta typical example is Kethoprak, Jathilan, and Wayang Kulit.

Environment that is beautiful, traditional architecture, social life, rites and rituals make Yogyakarta became the most interesting places to visit. Arts and culture such as traditional Gamelan music and traditional dances will always remind the audience of Yogyakarta a few centuries ago. Development of modern technology developed in Yogyakarta, is developing a rhythm with the customary and traditional ceremonies.

Tour of interesting objects in Yogyakarta: Malioboro Street, Gembiraloka Zoo, Taman Sari Water Palace, Jogja Kembali Monument, Yogyakarta Palace Museum, Sonobudoyo Museum, Mount Merapi, Kaliurang, Parangtritis Beach, Baron Beach, Samas Beach, Selarong Cave, Prambanan Temple, Kalasan Temple and Ratu Boko Temple.

Yogyakarta is famous for delicious and cheap food. Angkringan with the typical student food, Bakmi Godhog in Pojok Beteng, Sate Kelinci in Kaliurang and Jadah Mbah Carik, Sate Karang in Kota Gede, Sego Abang in Njirak Gunung Kidul, Sate Klathak in Wonokromo and many other place for culinary tour.

In the field of art is a prominent custom home architecture which is a combination of the sculpture and art crafts. In general, building custom homes in tradition symbolizes “water buffalo stand upright”, this is more obvious with decorate the roof with a buffalo head.

Batak Karo traditional houses look great, and higher than with other traditional houses. Its roof made of ijuk and is usually added to the roof a small triangle shape called a “ayo-ayo rumah” and “tersek”. Pitched roof with a flake of Batak Karo house has a characteristic shape, compared with a traditional Batak house that has only one layer roof.

Form of traditional houses in the area Simalungun quite enthralling. Complex custom house in the village of Ancient Pematang consists of several buildings likes Rumah Bolon, Balai Bolon, Jemur, Pantangan Balai Butuh and Lesung. Mandailing building have a prominent characteristic is called “Bagas Gadang” (home of Namora Natoras) and “Sopo Godang” (tribe conference hall).

In addition to architecture, art is a homespun craft of a vagabond tribe. An example is the weaving of cloth and cloth songkets Ulos. Ulos cloth is a traditional Batak’s cloth used in marriage ceremonies, funerals, establish homes, etc. Ulos cloth material made from cotton or hemp. Usually it have basic color black or white and brown (Batak Dairi and Simalungun), dark blue and reddish (Batak Karo).

Specific food vagabond in the land vary widely, depending on the area. Suppose as in Dairi district, Pelleng is a traditional food that was very spicy. Batak land is a paradise for lovers of spicy food and coconut milk and heat. TOKOR POLA or money to buy palm wine is a term that is very familiar there, describe the pattern of how close palm wine with their lives.

Tourism in the area of South Sumatra enough potential to be developed and interesting to visit such as the Musi river, Ampera bridge, Kemaro island, Lake Ranau, Pagaralam city. This province has a tourism is diverse, both natural attractions, history and culture. South Sumatra has a form of tourism with mountain flora and fauna and diverse, such as Kerinci Seblat National Park, rivers, lakes, coastlines are very long, and the diversity of traditions and culture that is unique and interesting.

Natural tourism are Lake Ranau in Ogan Komering Ulu district, Musi Rawas and Musi Banyuasin. The beach among others Parai Tenggini beach, Matras beach on the island of Bangka, and Pasir Padi beach on the island of Belitung. Waterfalls are located in Muara Enim district and Lahat. Cultural tour includes Serelo hill, mount Dempo, Rumah Limas, settlement tribes Anak Dalam and Kubu. Tour history among other Sriwijaya sites ancient form of stone, ancient statues, and museums in Palembang, funeral complex in Siguntang hill and fort Kuto Besak.

Because the former has since become a center of trade, are participate in community cultural influence. In the province of the extremely popular with the woven fabric Songket and Pelangi there are 12 local languages and eight tribes, among them is the dominant tribe of Palembang, Komering, Ranau, and Semendo tribe. Food typical of this province is very diverse as Pempek, Model, Tekwan, Pindang Patin, Pindang Tulang, Sambal Jokjok, Berengkes and Tempoyak.

In this province we can find almost all kinds of natural objects such as marine tourism, beach, lake, mountain and canyon, in addition to cultural tourism object. Accommodation hotels have started a lot of class from economic to four stars. To complete supporting facilities of tourism, the government also offers train tours that operate on certain hours.

Tourism and the many tourists visited include Lake Maninjau, Singkarak Lake, Lake Diatas and Dibawah, Lembah Anai in Padang Panjang, Ngarai Sianok in Bukit Tinggi, Fort de Kock and Jam Gadang in Bukit Tinggi, Air Manis Beach in Padang, Muaro Beach in Padang, Caroline Beach in Padang, Istana Pagar Ruyung in Batusangkar, Harau in Payakumbuh, Gunung Merah Putih in Sulit Air.

Nuance of the Minangkabau in West Sumatra any music that is mixed with any type of music at this time will be seen from each of the songs are outstanding in masyarat. This is because the Minang music could be mixed with the flow of any type of music so well that can be heard and accepted by the community. Elements of the music consists of a traditional music instrument Saluang, Bansi, Talempong, Rabab, and Gendang Tabuik.

Tradition of classical dance originating from West Sumatra perform by men and women generally have active dynamic movement but remain in the special flow and order. This uniqueness lies in the principle that learning Minangkabau dance to nature, the dynamism of movement in Minang dance always typify elements of nature. The influence of Islam, a unique matrilineal tradition also give the influence of the soul in a dance tradition of Minangkabau.

A traditional dance Pencak Silat from Minangkabau is the merging of dance movement and martial arts typical Minang. Pencak Silat in Minangkabau have some flow, its flow among Harimau Kumango. This is usually taught to the men in Minangkabau since the age of akil baligh (the age of 6 to 12 years).

West Sumatra custom house called Rumah Gadang. In original custom house each tower was not vertical or horizontal but have a slope. Ship design is imitated in this building. Its do not use nails but using wood pegs for earhquake disaster anticipation.

Traditional weapon in West Sumatra is Keris. Keris is usually used by men and placed on the front, while now only used for men’s bridegroom. Different types of spear, long sword, chopsticks are also used by kings in Minangkabau to maintain themselves.

In the culinary world, West Sumatra is familiar with Padang cuisine and restaurant. Padang is famous with the spicy cuisine can be found in almost all corners of the archipelago, and also can be found overseas. Some examples of food from West Sumatra is a very popular Rendang, Sate Padang, Dendeng Balado, Ayam Pop, Soto Padang, and Bubur Kampiun. In addition, West Sumatra also has hundreds of recipes, such as Galamai, Wajik, Kipang Kacang, Bareh Randang, Dakak-dakak, Rakik Maco, Krupuk Balado and Krupuk Sanjai.

Population of North Sulawesi consisting of three main ethnic groups, Minahasa Tribe, Sangihe Talaud Tribe, and Bolaang Mongondow Tribe. Individual ethnic groups are divided that has a sub ethnic languages, traditions and typical social norms. The familiar song are Si Patokaan and O Ina Ni Keke. In the city of Manado and the surrounding language of everyday use is Manado Malay. Manado languages like Indonesian but with a unique idiom. Some words in Manado dialect derived from the Dutch and the Portuguese language first because this region is a region the Dutch and Portuguese colonialism.

Traditional music from Manado city and its surrounding area is Kolintang. This musical instrument made of wood from a number of different length so that each tone is different. Usually to play a song needed for a number of Kolintang tools to produce good combination music sounds.

Tourism sector is one of the potential of the North Sulawesi as a source of economic power. Potential of tourism in North Sulawesi is quite diverse, including nature tourism, nautical tourism, and culture tourism. The existence of the Bunaken Marine National Park and National Park Bogani Nani Wartabone also potentially as a natural tourism assets in North Sulawesi.

City of Flowers in the City of Tomohon located approximately 22 km to the east of the capital of North Sulawesi, Manado. Conditions of fertile land and the relatively mild weather this is a factor supporting the communities in Tomohon to grow various plants to flower. Therefore, the community and city government Tomohon made himself as the city flower. City of flowers has a distinctive presence with flower garden and culture activities, including the agenda is the annual flower festival.

Not only can enjoy the flowers, tourists can also visit the amusement parks, traditional markets and shopping centers, Lokon Mount, Mount Mahawu, wooden craft house and village Woloan in Minahasa, Waruga complex, Doa (prayer) mountain, waterfalls Tinoor, Linow Lake, agro tourism in Rurukan and in Woloan.

Lake Linow is very unique because it contains high sulfur content and has a color change. This depends on the point of view of the lake and lighting. In the vicinity of this lake, there is endemic animals such as Blibis birds and thousands of insects called Sayok or Komo by the local residents. Unique insects that live in water but winged and can fly into the local consumption.

A native of South Sulawesi consists of 5 different types of ethnic tribes Tolaki, Morunene tribe, the tribe of Buton, Muna tribe and tribe Bajo. To manage the relationship between public life, have a valid law always be obeyed by citizens. Type of law, among other Land law, Law of society association, Marriage Law and Inheritance law.

South East Sulawesi province has a different type of art that enrich potential culture of Indonesia. One of the arts community is a dance that is presented at each traditional ceremony and welcome guests that is accompanied by traditional music among others Gong, Kecapi and bamboo Flute. Southeast Sulawesi is also famous with silver carving and plaited rattan and Gempol handicraft from the root wood.

Dance that is identical with the Southeast Sulawesi called Lulo or Molulo dance. This dance was originally a sacred dance that is full and philosophical, but in its development Molulo now become a dance or folk dance association who usually done spontaneously on every event that either party or festival conducted by institutions or organization.

One of the unique attractions in Southeast Sulawesi is located in Muna, the stallion compete attraction to win the filly. Horses complaint is one of the popular traditional sport in Southeast Sulawesi and has become an interesting spectacle for the public.

Objects and tourist attractions in Southeast Sulawesi in addition to art and culture and customs also focus on objects and natural tourist attraction, especially nautical tourism. The natural environment in this province and montane hills, ribbed with a long coastal islands and marine plants which are spread in the area of the province.

According to the Wallacea Foundation and Eco Survey from England and in cooperation with LIPI note that in the group of Tukang Besi islands in the Wakatobi there is the beautiful sea garden that was rich in marine biota. Marine parks in the area has a high rating and is one of the best marine parks in the world.

Wakatobi National Park so special to experience. In the garden there are panoramic natural beauty under the sea. Group of coral reefs can be found approximately 112 species along the 600 km coastline. In some places along the reef, there are caves under the sea that add charm to Wakatobi National Park. In addition to the beauty that is presented by diverse coral reef, the park also has 93 species of colorful fish. In addition, it can be also found king prawns Erasia and three turtle species that lay frequently in the Wakatobi National Park that is Sisik turtle, Tempayan turtle and Lekang turtle. Birds can also be viewed from close when assembled on the island and when flying, and occasionally swoop down to the sea to hunt fish.

Buton Palace Fortress is one of tourism object in the historic City of Bau-bau Southeast Sulawesi. The fortress is the lagacy of Buton Sultanate that built on the 16-th century by Sultan Buton III called La Sangaji with the title of Sultan Kaimuddin. Buton palace fortress received an award from the Indonesian Record Museum (MURI) and the Guinness Record Book as a widest fort around the world with a 23,375 Ha.

Many ethnic groups live in Central Sulawesi, those living in the western coastal district Donggala was mixed with the Bugis community and the community Gorontalo. In the eastern island of Sulawesi, there is also a strong influence of Manado and Gorontalo, and also Gorontalo tribes dominant enough in the district Bualemo. While the mountain community has a culture which influenced many ethnic Toraja, South Sulawesi. However, traditions, customs, clothing and architecture model is different from other Toraja, such as for example their clothing is using skin Beringin for body warmer.

Donggala woven cloth or sarong silk Donggala is one of the traditional handicrafts Donggala which is famous throughout the archipelago. Told traditional weaving, because the process traditionally done with equipment that is done traditionally by women in Donggala. Community in Central Sulawesi has a set of custom clothing made from bark ivo (beech Beringin) that smooth and also high quality.

Popular dancing is Dero originating from the Pamona community, in Poso district and followed by Kulawi community, in Donggala district. Dero special dance show in the harvest season or guests welcome ceremony. Dero is one of the dances where men and women hold hands and form a circle.

Central Sulawesi traditional houses made of wooden walls and a pillar of the roofed ilalang and has only one large room. Lobo or Duhunga is a space or hall used for festivals or ceremonies, while Tambi is a dwelling house. In addition to the house, there are also a place for rice called Gampiri.

Sulawesi is a unique border zone in Asia Oceania region, where flora and fauna differ greatly with those in Asia with the Kalimantan border, is also different from those in Australia and to Papua island timor. Animals typically this island is Anoa similar to a buffalo, Pigsticker, Tangkasi, Tonkean monkey, Kuskus, and Baleo birds that lay on the hot sand. Sulawesi forest also has distinctive characteristics, dominated by the Agatis timber that different from Sunda whose dominated by Pinang. To protect the flora and fauna, national parks have been set and preserve such as Lore Lindu National Park, Nature Reserve Morowali, Tanjung Api Nature Reserve and the last Bangkiriang Nature Reserve.

In addition to the wealth of natural biodiversity, the Lore Lindu National Park is also rich with the megalitic stone that reach hundreds of age, even thousands of years. Megalitic stones is located in the Valley Besoa and is the best stone monument in Indonesia. Uniquely, the stones have a diverse shape. There is a human-shaped sculpture, which only has a head, shoulder and sex. There is also a large bowl-shaped (Kalamba), plate (Tutu’na), flat shape and convex (Dakon), and Martor stone.

Lake Poso is one of the mainstay tourism province of Central Sulawesi. Lake which is located on the height is the third largest lake in Indonesia. This lake has a panoramic view of nature which is very beautiful and glamor, the cool air, glisten white sand beaches, and the mountain slopes and forest in the surrounding. In August, visitors can witness the Festival of Lake Poso. Festival is view in various races, such as The traditional dances and clothing from various tribes in Central Sulawesi.

South Sulawesi province comprises the narrow southwestern peninsula of this orchid-shaped island, which is mainly mountainous. The seafaring Bugis dominant the southern tip, whereas the northern part of South Sulawesi is inhabited by the Torajas whose unique culture rivals that of the Balinese. Famed for their seafaring heritage and Pinisi schooners for centuries, the Bugis possess to the present day one of the last sailing fleets in the world.

The Bugis vessels have sailed as far as the Australian beach, leaving behind drawings of their ships on stone with words that have been integrated into the Aboriginal language of north Australia. Situated on the crossroads of well-traveled sea-lanes, its capital and chief trading port of Ujung Pandang, till today the gateway to eastern Indonesia. Spanish and Portuguese galleons, followed by British and Dutch traders sailed these seas in search of the spice trade, escorted by their men of war to protect them against the daring raids of the Bugis and Makassar who attacked the intruders.

Tongkonan (family houses) are built on stilts with roofs on each end rising like the prows of a ship, representing the cosmos. The mountains offer a fantastic panorama of natural beauty, including the long drive from Ujung Pandang to Tana Toraja. South Sulawesi is also known for its silk industry and silverwork whereas its economy is based on agriculture.

The provincial capital was Ujung Pandang and had an important role as the gateway to the former kingdom of Gowa and now to the whole province because of its natural harbor. The center of business and administration, the city has expanded outwards from its most important landmark that is ‘Ujung Pandang fortress’ that faces to the sea front. One of the eleven fortresses of the kingdom, it was built in 1545 during the reign of Tuni Pallanga, the 10th Gowa sultan.