Jakarta
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Capital of Indonesia. One of the largest megacities in Southeast Asia
Kota Tua
Kota Tua (Old Batavia)
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Old town of Jakarta with preserved Dutch colonial-era buildings
Kemang
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Trendy area in South Jakarta popular with expats, featuring cafes and bars
Bali
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World-famous resort island renowned for Hindu culture and stunning natural scenery
Kuta
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Most famous beach area in Bali, popular for surfing and nightlife
Seminyak
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Upscale beach area north of Kuta with stylish villas and beach clubs
Ubud
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Cultural and artistic heart of Bali, famous for rice terraces and yoga retreats
Tanah Lot
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Iconic Balinese temple perched on a rock in the sea, famous for stunning sunsets
Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta (Jogja)
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Center of traditional Indonesian culture, famous for Javanese arts, wayang puppetry, and batik
Borobudur
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World's largest Buddhist temple complex and UNESCO World Heritage Site, near Yogyakarta
Lombok
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Island east of Bali, popular for pristine beaches and Mount Rinjani
Raja Ampat
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Archipelago in Papua province in eastern Indonesia, one of the world's richest marine biodiversity diving spots
Surabaya
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Capital of East Java and Indonesia's second-largest city. Port city and gateway to Mount Bromo and Ijen
Bandung
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Capital of West Java. Cool highland city at 700m elevation, about 45 minutes from Jakarta by high-speed rail
Medan
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Largest city on Sumatra and capital of North Sumatra. Gateway to Lake Toba and Bukit Lawang
Semarang
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Capital of Central Java. North-coast port city with Dutch colonial architecture and a Chinatown
Makassar
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Capital of South Sulawesi and the largest city in eastern Indonesia. Gateway to Tana Toraja
Palembang
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Capital of South Sumatra, known for the Ampera Bridge over the Musi River and pempek fishcakes
Denpasar
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Provincial capital of Bali and the administrative and transport hub of the island. The airport lies just south of the city
Malang
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Highland city in East Java with a cool climate and many universities. Access point for the south side of Mount Bromo
Surakarta
Surakarta (Solo)
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Old court city in Central Java, commonly called Solo. Known for its palaces and batik, about an hour by train from Yogyakarta
Bogor
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Highland city south of Jakarta with a botanical garden and presidential palace. Southern terminus of the KRL commuter line
Tangerang
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City in Banten province directly west of Jakarta. Site of Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
Padang
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Capital of West Sumatra, home of Minangkabau (Padang) cuisine and gateway to the Mentawai Islands
Manado
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Capital of North Sulawesi and the base for diving in Bunaken National Park
Balikpapan
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Port and oil city in East Kalimantan, the main air gateway to eastern Borneo
Banda Aceh
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Capital of Aceh at the northern tip of Sumatra. Islamic law applies here, and it has a tsunami museum
Batam
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Island just off Singapore, about an hour by ferry. Mix of industrial estates and weekend resorts
Mataram
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Capital of West Nusa Tenggara on western Lombok. Base for the Gili Islands and Mount Rinjani
Labuan Bajo
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Port town at the western tip of Flores, departure point for boat tours to Komodo National Park
Jawa Barat
West Java
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Province east and south of Jakarta, capital Bandung. Heartland of Sundanese culture
Jawa Tengah
Central Java
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Province in the middle of Java, capital Semarang. Contains Borobudur and Solo
Jawa Timur
East Java
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Province in eastern Java, capital Surabaya. Contains Mount Bromo, Ijen, and the ferry port to Bali
Sumatera Utara
North Sumatra
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Province in northern Sumatra, capital Medan. Includes Lake Toba and the Batak cultural region
Nusa Tenggara Barat
West Nusa Tenggara
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Province made up of Lombok and Sumbawa, capital Mataram. The Gili Islands are part of it
Nusa Tenggara Timur
East Nusa Tenggara
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Province of Flores, Komodo, Sumba and neighbouring islands, capital Kupang
Banten
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Province at the western end of Java, including Tangerang with the airport and Merak ferry port to Sumatra
Aceh
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Special autonomous province at the northern tip of Sumatra. Islamic law applies, with strict rules on dress and alcohol
Sumatera
Sumatra
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Large island in western Indonesia, known for Lake Toba, orangutans, and rainforest
Jawa
Java
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Island containing Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, and Surabaya. Densely populated with a developed rail network
Kalimantan
Kalimantan (Borneo)
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The Indonesian part of Borneo, with rainforest and orangutan reserves
Sulawesi
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K-shaped island known for Makassar, the funeral traditions of Toraja, and diving at Bunaken
Papua
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Indonesian half of the island of New Guinea, home to Raja Ampat and the Baliem Valley
Flores
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Long narrow island east of Bali. Labuan Bajo is at its western end and the Kelimutu crater lakes are in the middle
Nusa Penida
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Island southeast of Bali known for dramatic cliffs and manta ray diving. About 40 minutes by fast boat from Sanur
Gili Trawangan
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Largest of the Gili Islands off northwest Lombok. No motor vehicles, popular for snorkelling
Bandara Internasional Soekarno-Hatta
Soekarno-Hatta International Airport
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Jakarta international airport (CGK), located in Tangerang west of the city and linked by train and toll road
Bandara Internasional I Gusti Ngurah Rai
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport (Bali)
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The only international airport on Bali (DPS), just south of Kuta and Denpasar
Bandara Internasional Juanda
Juanda International Airport (Surabaya)
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Surabaya airport (SUB) in Sidoarjo south of the city, the air gateway to East Java
Bandara Internasional Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta International Airport
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Yogyakarta airport (YIA), about 40km west of the city and connected by airport rail
Bandara Internasional Kualanamu
Kualanamu International Airport (Medan)
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Medan airport (KNO), about 39km east of the city and linked to it by airport rail
Bandara Internasional Sultan Hasanuddin
Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (Makassar)
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Makassar airport (UPG), the main connecting hub for routes across eastern Indonesia
Bandara Internasional Minangkabau
Minangkabau International Airport (Padang)
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Padang airport (PDG), gateway to West Sumatra, with a distinctive Minangkabau-style roof
Bandara Internasional Sam Ratulangi
Sam Ratulangi International Airport (Manado)
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Manado airport (MDC), gateway to North Sulawesi used by divers heading to Bunaken
Bandara Internasional Zainuddin Abdul Madjid
Lombok International Airport
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Lombok airport (LOP) at Praya in the south of the island, commonly called Bandara Lombok
Bandara Internasional Jenderal Ahmad Yani
Jenderal Ahmad Yani International Airport (Semarang)
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Semarang airport (SRG), the access airport for the north coast of Central Java
Bandara Internasional Adi Soemarmo
Adi Soemarmo International Airport (Solo)
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Solo (Surakarta) airport (SOC), north of the city and connected by airport rail
Bandara Komodo
Komodo Airport (Labuan Bajo)
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Labuan Bajo airport (LBJ), gateway to Komodo National Park, about 10 minutes by car from the harbour
Stasiun Gambir
Gambir Station
Usage
Main long-distance train station in central Jakarta, immediately east of Monas
Stasiun Pasar Senen
Pasar Senen Station
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Long-distance station in central Jakarta, handling mostly economy and business class services
Stasiun Jakarta Kota
Jakarta Kota Station
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Northern terminus of the KRL commuter network. Dutch-era station building next to the Kota Tua old town
Stasiun Manggarai
Manggarai Station
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Largest KRL interchange in Jakarta. Transfers between the Bogor line and airport line are made here
Stasiun Tanah Abang
Tanah Abang Station
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KRL interchange in west-central Jakarta, nearest station to one of Southeast Asia's largest textile wholesale markets
Stasiun Sudirman
Sudirman Station
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KRL station in Jakarta's main business district, a walking interchange with the MRT at Dukuh Atas
Stasiun BNI City
BNI City Station
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Airport rail station in central Jakarta for trains to Soekarno-Hatta Airport, adjacent to Sudirman station
Stasiun Bogor
Bogor Station
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Southern terminus of the KRL Bogor line, within walking distance of the Bogor Botanical Gardens
Stasiun Bekasi
Bekasi Station
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Station in Bekasi on the eastern edge of Jakarta, served by KRL trains and eastbound long-distance services
Stasiun Bandung
Bandung Station
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Main conventional-rail station in central Bandung, with long-distance trains to Jakarta and East Java
Stasiun Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta Station (Tugu)
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Main station in Yogyakarta, also called Tugu, at the northern end of Malioboro street
Stasiun Lempuyangan
Lempuyangan Station
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Yogyakarta's second station, serving economy-class long-distance trains
Stasiun Solo Balapan
Solo Balapan Station
Usage
Main station of Solo (Surakarta), about an hour from Yogyakarta by commuter train
Stasiun Semarang Tawang
Semarang Tawang Station
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Main station in Semarang, with a Dutch-era building next to the Kota Lama old town
Stasiun Surabaya Gubeng
Surabaya Gubeng Station
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Largest station in Surabaya, serving southern-route trains toward Yogyakarta and Banyuwangi
Stasiun Surabaya Pasar Turi
Surabaya Pasar Turi Station
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Surabaya station for north-coast routes, with trains to Jakarta via Semarang
Stasiun Malang
Malang Station
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Station in central Malang, used by travellers heading to the south side of Mount Bromo and to Batu
Stasiun Purwokerto
Purwokerto Station
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Rail junction in southwestern Central Java, a main stop between Jakarta and Yogyakarta
Stasiun Ketapang
Ketapang Station (Banyuwangi)
Usage
Station in Banyuwangi at the eastern tip of Java, next to the ferry pier for Bali and a base for visiting Ijen
Stasiun Halim
Halim Station
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Jakarta terminus of the Whoosh high-speed rail, in the east of the city. About 45 minutes to Bandung
Stasiun Padalarang
Padalarang Station
Usage
Whoosh high-speed rail station west of Bandung. Transfer here to a feeder train for central Bandung
Stasiun MRT Bundaran HI
Bundaran HI MRT Station
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Northern terminus of the Jakarta MRT north-south line, under the large roundabout with the Selamat Datang monument on Jalan Thamrin
Stasiun MRT Dukuh Atas
Dukuh Atas MRT Station
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Jakarta's biggest interchange hub, bringing together the MRT, KRL commuter rail, airport train, and LRT
Stasiun MRT Bendungan Hilir
Bendungan Hilir MRT Station
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MRT station on Jalan Sudirman, locally called Benhil. Offices nearby plus a well-known street food lane
Stasiun MRT Senayan
Senayan MRT Station
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MRT station in the Senayan district, close to the Gelora Bung Karno stadium complex and large malls
Stasiun MRT Blok M
Blok M MRT Station
Usage
Commercial and transport hub of South Jakarta, with a bus terminal and a well-known Japanese dining street
Stasiun MRT Lebak Bulus
Lebak Bulus MRT Station
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Southern terminus of the Jakarta MRT north-south line, with a depot and bus terminal alongside
Pelabuhan Merak
Merak Port
Usage
Ferry port at the western tip of Java in Banten. About two hours to Bakauheni on Sumatra
Pelabuhan Bakauheni
Bakauheni Port
Usage
Ferry port at the southern tip of Sumatra in Lampung, running around the clock to Merak on Java
Pelabuhan Ketapang
Ketapang Port
Usage
Ferry port at Banyuwangi on the eastern tip of Java. About an hour to Gilimanuk on Bali
Pelabuhan Gilimanuk
Gilimanuk Port
Usage
Ferry port at the western tip of Bali, connecting to Ketapang on Java
Pelabuhan Padangbai
Padangbai Port
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Ferry port in eastern Bali with boats to Lombok and the Gili Islands
Pelabuhan Benoa
Benoa Port
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Port in southern Denpasar used by cruise ships and watersports boats
Pelabuhan Sanur
Sanur Port
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Passenger harbour at Sanur on Bali, with fast boats to Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan
Pelabuhan Bangsal
Bangsal Port
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Harbour in northwest Lombok, departure point for public boats to the three Gili Islands
Pelabuhan Tanjung Priok
Tanjung Priok Port
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Largest port in Indonesia, in north Jakarta. Pelni domestic passenger ships also depart from here
Monumen Nasional
National Monument (Monas)
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132m tower at the centre of Jakarta, known as Monas, with an observation deck. West of Gambir station
Masjid Istiqlal
Istiqlal Mosque
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One of the largest mosques in Southeast Asia, in central Jakarta facing the Catholic cathedral
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah
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Large theme park in East Jakarta with replica traditional houses from every province. Known as TMII
Jalan M.H. Thamrin
Usage
Jakarta's main avenue, lined with luxury hotels and offices, with the MRT running beneath it
Jalan Jenderal Sudirman
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Continuation of Jalan Thamrin south through Jakarta's business district. Closed to cars on Sunday mornings
Gelora Bung Karno
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Large sports complex around the national stadium in Senayan, known as GBK
Kepulauan Seribu
Thousand Islands
Usage
Islands in the bay north of Jakarta, one to two hours by fast boat from the city, popular as a day-trip beach escape
Sanur
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Beach area on the east coast of Bali with calm water, known for sunrises and the harbour to the offshore islands
Nusa Dua
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Planned resort enclave at the southern tip of Bali, quiet and secure, filled with luxury hotels
Canggu
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Beach area north of Seminyak, popular for surfing, cafes, and long-stay visitors
Pura Luhur Uluwatu
Uluwatu Temple
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Temple on a cliff at the southern tip of Bali, known for its sunset Kecak dance. Watch out for monkeys
Pura Besakih
Besakih Temple
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Largest and holiest Hindu temple complex in Bali, on the slopes of Mount Agung. A sarong is required
Pura Ulun Danu Beratan
Ulun Danu Beratan Temple
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Temple that appears to float on the lake at Bedugul in central Bali. Cool because of the altitude
Pura Tirta Empul
Tirta Empul Temple
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Holy spring temple north of Ubud where visitors can take part in the melukat purification bathing
Tegallalang
Usage
Rice terrace area north of Ubud, famous for landscapes shaped by the Balinese subak irrigation system
Gunung Agung
Mount Agung
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Highest peak in Bali and an active volcano (about 3,031m), in the east of the island and central to Balinese belief
Garuda Wisnu Kencana
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Cultural park in southern Bali with a statue of Vishnu on Garuda standing over 120m tall
Candi Prambanan
Prambanan Temple
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Hindu temple complex near Yogyakarta, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its tall spires
Keraton Yogyakarta
Yogyakarta Palace (Kraton)
Usage
Working royal palace in central Yogyakarta with exhibits of Javanese court culture and dance performances
Taman Sari
Taman Sari Water Castle
Usage
18th-century royal pleasure garden west of the Yogyakarta palace, with bathing pools and underground passages
Jalan Malioboro
Usage
Main street of Yogyakarta lined with souvenir stalls and food carts, running from the train station in the north to the palace in the south
Gunung Merapi
Mount Merapi
Usage
Active volcano north of Yogyakarta. It erupts frequently, and the usual way to visit is a jeep tour of the lower slopes
Gunung Bromo
Mount Bromo
Usage
Active volcano in East Java, known for its crater rising from a sea of sand and for sunrise viewpoints. Tours normally start before dawn
Kawah Ijen
Ijen Crater
Usage
Crater near Banyuwangi in East Java, known for its blue flames and sulphur mining. Climbs start in the middle of the night
Danau Toba
Lake Toba
Usage
Huge volcanic crater lake in North Sumatra with Samosir Island at its centre, a stronghold of Batak culture
Taman Nasional Komodo
Komodo National Park
Usage
National park home to the Komodo dragon, visited by boat from Labuan Bajo
Tana Toraja
Usage
Highland region inland in South Sulawesi, known for boat-shaped traditional houses and distinctive funeral rites
Taman Nasional Bunaken
Bunaken National Park
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Marine national park off Manado, world famous for diving along its coral drop-offs
Danau Kelimutu
Kelimutu Lakes
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Crater lakes in central Flores, known for three lakes whose colours change over time
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