Traveling to Indonesia will take you to the world's largest archipelago with nearly 18,000 islands. Indonesia has increasingly attracted tourists from all over the world in recent years. This time, Mytour will suggest some interesting experiences that you should not miss when visiting the “land of a thousand islands”. Let's take a look!
1. Visit the terraced fields of Tegalalang – the oldest terraced fields in Southeast Asia
Exploring the island paradise of Indonesia without visiting the terraced fields of Tegalalang would be a huge missed opportunity. These are considered the oldest terraced fields in Southeast Asia and are located quite close to Ubud. The peaceful, wild beauty of Tegalalang truly captivates visitors. Standing amidst the terraced fields, you can close your eyes, take a deep breath, and feel the amazing sensation that you can hardly feel elsewhere.
Tegalalang Terraced Fields - The oldest terraced fields in Southeast Asia. (Photo: Internet)
The ideal time to admire the beauty of Tegalalang terraced fields is early in the morning or at sunset.
2. A day exploring Nusa Penida Island
In most Indonesia travel tours, Nusa Penida will be a must-visit destination. This place is not only a paradise of pristine beaches but also a paradise of birds. One of the most impressive experiences that you cannot miss when exploring Nusa Penida is diving, exploring the beaches, and waterfalls. You can rent a motorbike to travel around the island to discover all the famous beautiful scenery. Choose to explore the island for a day or stay overnight and admire the sunset, sunrise on the island.
Nusa Penida - Famous island paradise in Indonesia. (Photo: Internet)
3. Diving in the Gili Islands
Gili is a famous archipelago with a rich marine ecosystem. When diving in Gili, you will not only admire the colorful beauty of coral reefs, fish, and sea turtles but also explore a mysterious world with statues arranged in an impressive circle. In your
Exploring the marine ecosystem in Gili - An unforgettable journey when traveling to Indonesia. (Photo: Internet)
4. Admire the majestic beauty of waterfalls
Blessed with incredibly unique terrain, Indonesia is not only famous for being a country with many islands but also famous as the “homeland” of beautiful, majestic waterfalls. Some famous waterfalls in the “land of a thousand islands” include: Banyumala, Sekumpul, Gitgit, Aling – Aling, Munduk, Bhuanasari, Jembong… The most famous is still Sekumpul waterfall, which is the tallest and most beautiful in Indonesia. To admire the beauty of the twin waterfalls Sekumpul, you need to cross a river, explore the mysterious beauty of a dense forest. A truly exciting experience for trekking enthusiasts.
Sekumpul - The most beautiful and majestic waterfall in Indonesia. (Photo: Internet)
5. Surfing in Kuta
When it comes to Indonesia, you cannot forget the romantic beaches with crystal clear water and smooth white sand. Traveling to Indonesia, you not only get to swim, admire the scenery but also try exciting and attractive games with the blue sea. Surfing is one of the activities you cannot miss when visiting Kuta, Uluwatu. Rest assured that you will have an unforgettable feeling in the land of a thousand islands.
Surfing and watching the sunset in Kuta are popular activities for tourists in Indonesia. (Photo: Internet)
6. Watching the sunset, sunrise on the beach
You may not want to wake up early to watch the sunrise, however, when you have the opportunity to travel to Bali during Tet holiday, spend a morning, wake up early and admire this interesting beauty. Munduk is the ideal place for you to watch the beautiful sunrise on Bali island. In the early morning, the first rays of sunlight of the day penetrate through the misty fog layer to create an extremely impressive “fairy scene” landscape.
Sunset on the beach in Indonesia. (Photo: Internet)
7. Visit and pray at Tanah Lot temple
There is a very special temple located on a rock in the sea, that is Tanah Lot temple, the temple of Hindu followers. The temple is famous for its sacredness, mystery, many people believe that, in the past, sea snakes with extremely venomous venom swam around to protect the temple. Today, tourists can visit the temple when the tide is low. Even if you are not a Hindu follower, you can still visit the temple and pray for luck in life. Especially, watching the sunset here is the most wonderful.
Tanah Lot - The famous sacred temple in Indonesia. (Photo: Internet)
People visiting Tanah Lot temple. (Photo: Internet)
8. Visit the Buddhist temple Borobudur
Built in the 9th century, Borobudur temple is a UNESCO-recognized heritage site, the temple has a central dome surrounded by 72 exquisitely carved Buddha statues, making it the largest Buddhist temple in the world. The temple is located in Magelang and attracts millions of tourists and Buddhists to visit and pay homage every year.
Borobudur - The largest Buddhist temple in the world. (Photo: Internet)
9. Experience the breathtaking feeling with the 'sacred' swings
Swings are no longer unfamiliar to tourists when coming to Indonesia. Although there are safety ropes, the feeling of fear is surely felt when sitting on the swings. You will experience the feeling of flying in front of a vast space. Not only swings, but the lovely 'bird's nests' will also be an ideal background for you to take virtual photos in Indonesia.
'Breathtaking' with the swings - An experience not to be missed when visiting Indonesia. (Photo: Internet)
Start your Indonesia travel and experience wonderful things in the 'land of a thousand islands'. Before starting your journey, refer to Mytour's Indonesia travel experience or contact Mytour hotline for free consultation on booking the best-priced Indonesia tour.