In educating the world cultural and natural heritage is not only to help young people to appreciate the remarkable achievement of the past but to teach them how to participate actively in safeguarding them so that they could contribute to the forging of a better common future. The learning process for all elements of society can be done with various aspects, namely: learn to know, learn to do, learn to be, and learn live to together. This is a source of value that can be used as inspiration for future generations to always think critically analytical. Besides, as a vehicle for the growth of a sense of pride , character building which are expected to bring sense of belonging and sense of obligation.
Showing posts with label Let's visit East Java. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Let's visit East Java. Show all posts

Friday, June 10, 2011

Jawa Timur Park AKA Jatim Park

















Jawa Timur Park is a tourist attraction that combines in a harmonious concept of education (Education) and the concept of tourism (Tourism) in one space and one time, so it can be a means of distributing information about the repertoire of science and technology (Biology / Chemistry / Mathematics / Physics), Learning Gallery Stadium which can accommodate 300 students, Student Learning Guide sheet and completeness props applied science (Indoor & Outdoor), which among others supported by PLN, Telkom, Rimba Raya and a number of University Distinguished (State and private) in East Java.

And can be a guide to deepen insight into the nation's cultural diversity with the existence of Ethnic Archipelago Gallery and Pavilion of East Java.

Located on the eastern slope of the mountain Panderman, in the area of ​​± 11 acres and a height of 850m above sea level, and also supported the presence of three new rides every year which is more entertaining and fun, visitors can feel the coolness, comfort and beauty of the panorama of mountains that became the background of East Java and park Stone town.

With treats (One Stop Service) Park East Java welcoming you begin 8:30 to 4:00 p.m. pm each day.

Also available also support facilities such outlets Food, Beverage, Tourism Market, Market Fruit, Vegetable Market and the Flower Gallery. And public facilities that no less importantly, Mosque, Clinic, Wartel, Nursery Room, Toilets and Parking representative.

Park East Java also comes with a Club Flower Boutique Resort & Cottage Park Lodging East Java that will make your tour comfortable, quiet, pleasant and not in a hurry because the location is relatively close to the Park East Java.


Prigen AKA Taman Safari Indonesia II


This tourism object is located at Jatiarjo village Prigen distric. This natural preserve is the branch of Cisarua - Bogor natural preserve. As the natural wild life, preserve Taman Safari Indonesia collects various wild animals. This wildlife preserve is 295 hectares, the wild animal such as : lion tiger, wild buffalo, komodo, rhinaceros, bison that live in open area. Lies at the slope of Mt. Arjuno 800 – 1.500-meter sea level cover 340 ha and divided three zones. Wild life zone, place for visitor observing a natural wild life.
Visit Taman Safari Indonesia II with your family, friends or the other. Here you can meet with the youngest animals. You also can take a picture with young Orang Utans, white and the endangered Sumatran tigers, African Lion. Watch and learn the Orang Utans, Chimpanzee, Proboscis Monkeys and more as they swing from branch to branch in their unique cultural settings as well as Cheetah, the fastest land animal in the world. See also our variety of attractive birds in our walk in aviary. Then it's time to go to through the reptile house and see all kind of snakes, lizards, and nocturnal creatures from all over the Indonesian.

How to Visit Taman Safari Indonesia II ?
The location Taman Safari Indonesia II Prigen, Pasuruan- East Java is in the highway between Surabaya and Malang, East Java. It is just 50 Km drive from Juanda International Airport Surabaya or only 1,5 hours by vehicle. While from Malang, it is 45 Km or 1 hour by car. If using public transportation / bus from Surabaya or Malang, stop at Giant Ivory Gate (“Gading”) Sukorejo, then continue by Ojek (hired motorcycle) to reach Taman Safari Indonesia II in 10 minutes.
If you take a bus from Surabaya, you go to Bungurasih The Bus Station in Surabaya and choose Surabaya ­ Malang direction, and then stop at Giant Ivory Gate Sukorejo and continue to Taman Safari Indonesia II by Ojek in 10 minutes. 
If you take a bus from Malang, you go to Arjosari The Bus Station in Malang and choose Malang ­ Surabaya direction, and as the same, stop at Giant Ivory Gate Sukorejo and continue by Ojek. Or use a Travel Agent

Thursday, June 9, 2011

Mount Bromo and Mount Semeru


Bromo-Semeru National Park is the only conservation area in Indonesia, which has a unique form of sand sea covering an area of ​​5250 hectares, is located at an altitude of 2392 m above sea level.
Bromo-Semeru Mountains, a mountain that is still active and most famous as a tourist attraction in East Java. Tourist area is promising a beauty that can not be found elsewhere. From the top of the volcano is still active, you can enjoy the ocean expanse of sand covering an area of ​​10km square, and witnessed the splendor of Mount Semeru, which rises through the clouds. You also can look beautiful sun went out of peraduannya.

Besides watching the beautiful panorama offered by the Bromo-Semeru, if you come at the right time, then you can watch Kesodo ceremony, which was held by Tengger society. This ceremony usually begins at midnight to early morning every full moon around 14 or 15 in Kesodo [tenth] according to the Javanese calendar. Kesodo ceremony is a ritual to invoke the abundant harvest or decline the request for reinforcements and cure various diseases, in particular by offering offerings with tossed into the crater of Mount Bromo. When the procession took place, other Tenggerese rollicking down the cliff of the crater and the offerings being thrown into the crater, as a symbol of blessing from the Almighty.



Getting There
You can reach this area by using a private car was hired vehicles. There are four main gate to enter the park area that is: if through the village Cemorolawang Probolinggo, Pasuruan village Wonokitri with lines, Ngadas village of Malang and village paths are paths Lumajang Burno. The route can be taken is as follows:
Pasuruan-Warung-Tosari Dowo Wonokitri-Bromo-use cars with a distance of 71 km, Malang-Shack-Tumpang Klakah Jemplang-Bromo-use cars with a distance of 53 kmAtau from Malang-Purwodadi-Nongkojajar-Tosari-Wonokitri-Penanjakan about 83 km

Where to Stay
Various hotels and inns can be found around the area Bromo-Semeru National Park, ranging from hostels to 4 star hotel can make the choice to stay in the Bromo. Average each charge an affordable hotel.

Dining Guide
Is a bit difficult to find places to eat in this area, especially at night. However, if you stay in the village Wonokitri, about 3 miles down precisely in the market Tosari to find some food stalls are open and selling food until 9 pm.

Tour
You can wander around the Park area by renting a 4x4 jeep type vehicle. Or, if you just want to tour around the area of ​​ocean sand Bromo, you can hire a horse that is widely available there.



Things to See or to Do
As for other things that can be seen or done in this area is that you can visit some of the objects below:

Cemorolawang. One entrance to national parks which are visited to see from a distance the ocean expanse of sand and crater of Bromo, and camping.
Tengger Sand Sea and Mount Bromo. Bromo riding and hiking through the steps and watch the sunrise.
Pananjakan. Viewing natural scenery of the mountain Bromo, Mount Batok and Mount Semeru.
Ranu Pani, Ranu Regulo, Ranu Kumbolo and the summit of Mount Semeru. Lakes are very cold and always foggy (2,200 m asl) is often used as a transit point for climbers of Mount Semeru (3676 m asl).
Ranu Darungan. Camping, observation of animal / plant and captivating scenery.

Souvenir
You can buy a souvenir or gift at some point used the area to see the sunrise. In this area there are many souvenir shops that peddle their wares such as t-shirts or t-shirts, hats skullcaps, scarves and more. In addition, in the vicinity of the sea area of ​​sand there are also several souvenir hawkers who sell t-shirts or t-shirt that reads Bromo-Semeru.

Tips

The best visiting season is around June to October and December to January.
Need to put up good health and retention of cold air supplies such as: warm clothes, headgear, gloves retaining cold air, and the provision of food and drinks to taste
Keep in mind that at peak Penanjakan no pengginapan then from the nearest residence should go in the morning at around 3:00 to 04:00 am in the morning.
Given the difficulty of finding food at night, it would be better if you bought a supply of food and drink as your stock.