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Indonesia : Environmental Guide for Tourism

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Indonesia. Environmental Guide for Tourism. Indonesia is the most picturesque country of South East Asia that never ceases to amaze its guests with numerous natural and cultural sights.

While describing traditions and lifestyle of Indonesia, it is simply impossible to fail to mention their diversity.

There's nothing strange in that as Indonesia is home to more than a hundred of different nationalities.

Consequently, historic monuments are also very different and unique.

Borobudur, the temple of Buddha, is the most widely known holy place of the archipelago.

The temple is distinguished by a very original design.

Borobudur looks like a pyramid that consists of many steps.

It looks like the temple was made of numerous stone blocks.

In true, this is a part of a hill, which slopes were tiled with andesine blocks.

In the complex, travellers will find amazing terraces, beautiful statues and galleries that will tell guests more about life of Buddha.

Borobudur is not the only famous sanctuary on Java Island.

Lara Jonggrang Temple Complex is also very popular with tourists.

The complex includes three large temples, several towers and five sanctuaries.

The Temple of Siva is considered the most beautiful building of the complex.

Besides religious sanctuaries, there are many nature reserves, parks, museums and entertainment centres in Indonesia.

Subak Museum, which is located in Tabanan, is a very interesting place.

The museum is dedicated to the farming and exhibits peasant tools, models of newest irrigation systems and other important items.

One more interesting tourist object is located nearby.

This is Butterflies Park that features many rare species of the beautiful creature from different parts of the country.

There are petite butterflies and quite big butterflies with wing-spread exceeding 10cm.

Air Panas springs are added to the list of most famous nature wonders.

The water in the springs has temperature that is comfortable for a human whole year round.

There are swimming pools, restaurants and entertainment centers for kids near the springs.

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Product Details
Independently Published
1709504099 / 9781709504099
Paperback / softback
19/11/2019
256 pages
152 x 229 mm, 381 grams