Java
Tropical Paradise
General Information
Other Name: -, , State: Java, Indonesia
Area: 48919.1 sq mi
Languages Spoken: Indonesian, Bilingual
Long Distance Code: +62(0)
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Java is the most populous island in Indonesia providing many contrasts of scenery, people, religions and cultures. The island boasts immense beauty, from peaceful villages and a beautiful, fertile countryside to smoking volcanoes and ancient monuments.Java is a mosaic of sights and impressions. It is also Indonesia''s political stage and the cultural, educational and historical centre of the archipelago.The island is dominated by an active volcanic mountain range stretching along its length. To the north is the unappealing city of Jakarta, a mixture of the modern and luxurious, with a glamorous city centre and some fine Dutch architecture; along with the filth, crime and squalor of a big city. South of the mountainous spine in central Java, lies the most popular city in Indonesia, Yogyakarta, the centre for Javanese art and culture, and nearby the astounding Hindu complex and Buddhist monument of Prambanan and Borobudur. Mt Bromo to the east is an active volcano amid stunning scenery.Java offers the visitor a vivid and rewarding experience of an intensely striking land and culture, a tapestry of religions and historical influences, and splendid landscapes that make it the enchanting ''Garden of the East''.Location
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This small, quiet town is renowned for its world-class Bogor Botanical Garden , the best of its kind in the world. Founded in 1817, the garden is still being used today for research and recreation. Visitors can also pop in at some other naturalistic attractions, such as the Zoological Museum and Museum of Ethnobotany . For an insight into Indonesia's music-making heritage, drop by the Sukarna Gong Factory . Alternatively, visit the Bogor Palace and Batutulis for a feel of the days gone by, or take a hike up Mount Salak for more adventure. The journey from Jakarta takes one to 1.5 hours.
This famous Buddhist temple, dating from the 8th and 9th centuries, is located in central Java. It was built in three tiers: a pyramidal base with five concentric square terraces, the trunk of a cone with three circular platforms and, at the top, a monumental stupa. The walls and balustrades are decorated with fine low reliefs, covering a total surface area of 2,500 sq. m. Around the circular platforms are 72 openwork stupas, each containing a statue of the Buddha. The monument was restored with UNESCO's help in the 1970s.
This beautiful and cool antidote to Jakarta lies in the Java-long volcanic mass two hours outside the city. Its calming program begins with an icy dawn dip in a waterfall, then continues with exercise and beauty treatments such as scrubs and wraps. The healthy menu includes chicken, brown rice and poached salmon with steamed vegetables. The Grand Getaway Program (three nights) includes a two-hour round-trip transport, selected beauty treatments, meals and access to spa and sporting facilities.
A catastrophic explosion in 1883 had global repercussions and left only remnants of Krakatau (Krakatoa), which has shown seismic activity as recently as 1994.
Excavations here from 1936 to 1941 led to the discovery of the first hominid fossil at this site. Later, 50 fossils of Meganthropus palaeo and Pithecanthropus erectus/Homo erectus were found – half of all the world's known hominid fossils. Inhabited for the past one and a half million years, Sangiran is one of the key sites for the understanding of human evolution.
This national park, located in the extreme south-western tip of Java on the Sunda shelf, includes the Ujung Kulon peninsula and several offshore islands and encompasses the natural reserve of Krakatoa. In addition to its natural beauty and geological interest – particularly for the study of inland volcanoes – it contains the largest remaining area of lowland rainforests in the Java plain. Several species of endangered plants and animals can be found there, the Javan rhinoceros being the most seriously under threat.