Archive for August, 2006
If one is fortunate to fly over East Java on a clear day it will be possilble to appreciate the abundance of natural forest and wild, mountainous terrain still in existence. The province now possesses eight official National Parks, protected areas for native flora and fauna.
ARJUNO-LALIJIWO RESERVE
Situated between Surabaya and Malang, the reserve is dominated by the volcanic peaks of Mt. Arjuna (dormant) and the semiactive Mt Welirang, both towering more than 3,000 metres above sea level. The peak of Welirang is a source of sulphur and collectors travel a well worn path daily to the summit area of the mountain from the resort of Tretes. Wildlife includes deer and wild pig; forests are of hardy casuarina trees.
BROMO-SEMERU RESERVE
The Bromo-Semeru massif covers some 800 square kilometres in the centre of the province, to the east of Malang. It is the largest volcanic region in East Java and contains the island’s highest mountain, Semeru, rising 3,676 m above sealevel. The 10 kilometre wide ’sand sea’ of Bromo has become East Java’s most famous attraction. The reserve is home to quite a number of rare and protected plants; lake areas are frequented by a variety of waterfowl and wildlife includes deer and a few leopards.
.NUSA BARUNG RESERVE
Nusa Barung is an uninhabited island off the south coast of East Java and has been a nature reserve since 1920. The cliffs and shore are a haven for sea birds and edible birds nests built by swifts are also found here.
HYANG PLATEAU RESERVE
The Hyang Plateau Reserve covers about 40,000 Hectares, including the summit of Mt Argopura (3,088 m). The area once contained an enormous population of deer, but their numbers have been reduced drastically in the past fifty years, Other types of wildlife include wild cats, pigs and jungle fowl.
MERU BETIRI RESERVE
Meru Betiri, on East Java’s south coast is best known for being the last place on the island where the Javanese tiger is still believed to exist. The last official report revealed that there were between three and five left. The extinction of this species, then, appears to be inevitable. Conservation efforts at Meru Betiri are concentrated for the most part on the turtle nesting beaches, particularly at Sukamade, where the turtles are monitored closely and their eggs protected Meru Betiri contains some truly magnificent natural rain forest.
source : www.eastjava.com
August 29th, 2006
Penataran is the largest and most important Hindu temple complex in East Java. It lies Just 10 kilometres north of Blitar on the lower slopes of Mt Kelud. Dedicated to the god Siva, the temple was in use for at least three hundred years, from the 14th to 16th centuries. Most of the buildings which can be seen today, however, were constructed during Majapahit’s golden century.
The layout of the temple is similar to that found in the Balinese
pura today. A number of small buildings are scattered within a sacred, walled enclosure, with the largest and most important temple at the rear of the complex. Hindu legends, among them the Ramayana epic, are carved in relief on the temple walls and terrace foundations.
source : www.eastjava.com
August 29th, 2006
Long time ago this bridge at Jakarta street (North Surabaya) could be raised in order to be used by the sailing boats passing through the Jembatan Merah (the red bridge). This bridge could be authorized by the PRI Utara, PRI AAL, BKR Laut, BBI Dai and AMI AL on November 10th 1945.
August 28th, 2006
Mbah Ratu Grave Yard which located at Demak Strret (North Surabaya), is believed as the back of Zeng Ho’s boat from Chinese, when he came in 1414 AD, and his boat was crushed in Holanpier Harbour (tanjung Perak). It’s removed from Prapat Kurung boat’s graveyard. There were many visitor on Friday Legi.
August 28th, 2006
Wage Rudolf Supratman graveyard located at Kenjeran Street - East Surabaya. He was born on 9 March 1903. He was composed National song to raise Indonesia spirit in order to get their ideal, the freedom. W.R. Supartman was the composer of Indonesia Raya and other song e.g.: Ibu Kita Kartini, Di Timur Matahari, Bangunlah Wahai Kawanku, and Matahari Terbit. Because of his contributions the government honoured him Bintang Maha Putra Anumerta III.
source : www.surabayatourism.com
August 28th, 2006
Jalesveva Jayamahe monument which is located at the northside of Surabaya, expose a Naval Admiral complete with all the ceremonial dress, looking and stand up to the sea upon a modern and architectural building with the 60,6 m high. Through this monument the Indonesian nation would like to show that the next generation would always be prepared in a fully faith and sureness to conquer all the nation storm in reaching the hope and target.
source : www.surabayatourism.com
August 28th, 2006
Sidoarjo terletak di sebelah Selatan kota Surabaya dengan jarak sekitar 23 km, dikenal sebagai kota krupuk dan kota bandeng karena di kota ini terdapat pabrik pengolahan krupuk dan pasar ikan atau lelang bandeng yang diadakan sebagai peringatan Hari Kelahiran Nabi Muhammad SAW di alun - alun kota.
Di kota ini juga terdapat pusat penjualan batik khas Sidoarjo yang namanya “Batik Kenongo Sidoarjo”, pusat kerajinan kulit Tanggulangin di desa Tanggulangin dan desa Tulangan serta pusat penjualan makanan khas Lontong Kupang.
Juga dapat ditemui beberapa obyek wisata lainnya seperti Candi Sumur dan Candi Pari di desa Pari, Candi Pamotan di desa Pamotan, Candi Dermo di desa Negoro dan kolam pancing di desa Taman.
sumber : www.surabayatourism.com
August 25th, 2006
Melintasi laut dari Jawa Timur ke pulau Madura memakan waktu hanya setengah jam. Dengan menggunakan jasa ferry yang mengangkut kendaraan dan penumpang melintasi selat antara pelabuhan Tanjung Perak Surabaya dan pelabuhan Kamal di pantai Barat Daya Madura.
Dengan panjang berkisar 160 km populasi pulau Madura mendekati 2,3 juta jiwa, yang kebanyakan bekerja sebagai petani atau nelayan. Menskipun pulau ini bagian dari propinsi Jawa Timur, dipisahkan oleh suku yang berbeda, yang mempunyai bahasan dan budaya sendiri.
Atraksi yang paling terkenal di Madura adalam perlomabaan Kerapan Sapi, yang diadakan pada musim kemarau antara bulan Agustus dan September. Merupakan turnamen yang sangat mengasyikkan dan penuh warna yang merupakan pertandingan antara dua pasang Sapi setiap timnya yang dikendarai dan dipacu.
Dimulai dari Kamal menuju ke sepanjang pantai Selatan, pemberhentian pertama di kota Sampang, dekat dengan pantai Camplong. Merupakan waktu singkat yang tepat untuk melihat matahari terbit atau terbenam, ketika perahu layar biru berlayar. Udara sangat segar pada waktu ini dan dari pantai merupakan pandangan yang sangat mengagumkan dengan pegunungan yang melintang disisi Selatan.
sumber : www.surabayatourism.com
August 25th, 2006
Granted strictly for pleasure, business purpose, social and cultural visit. Visitor visa is good for a single entry if presented within 3 (three) months after the date of issuance and used for a maximum stay of 60 (sixty days).
Nationals of the following countries can enter Indonesia without obtaining a special visa.
Argentina
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Chile
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Japan
Liechtenstein
Luxemburg
Malaysia
Malta
Mexico
Morocco
Netherlands
New Zealand Norway
Philippines
Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Thailand
United Kingdom
United States
Venezuela
Tourists who DO need a visa:
If you are a national of a country that is not listed above, then you must obtain a tourist visa first before arriving in Indonesia. You can obtain a tourist visa from an Indonesian Embassy or Consulate.
Requirements:
A valid passport of at least six months beyond their intended length of stay.
Original application from in duplicate with 3 (three) recent passport size photographs.
A return ticket, or connecting flight ticket, or a letter from a Travel Agency stating the itinerary.
Reference from sending and/or receiving company in Indonesia, visited family, or inviting organization.
International Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination is required for those coming from / stopping over an infected area and must be presented at the port of entry.
VISA ON ARRIVAL
Automatic one-month Business/ Tourist visas are currently issued on arrival for citizens of : Argentina; Australia; Austria; Belgium; Brazil; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; Denmark; Egyp; Federal Republic of Germany; France; Finland; Great Britain; Greece; Iceland; Ireland; Italy; Japan; Kuwait; Lichtenstein; Luxembourg; Malta; Malaysia; Maldives; Morocco; Mexico; Netherlands; Norway; New Zealand; Phillipines; Republic of Korea; Saudi Arabia; Singapore; Spain; Sweden; Switzerland; Taiwan; Thailand; Turkey; United Arab Emirates; United States of America; Venezuela; Yugoslavia.
Entry and departure must be through one of the following airports designated for international travel:
Airports : Polonia (Medan), Hang Nadim (Batam), Simpang Tiga (Pekan Baru), Tabing (Padang), Soekarno-Hatta (Jakarta), Husein Sastranegara (Bandung), Juanda (Surabaya), Sepinggan (Balikpapan), Supadio (Pontianak), Ngurah Rai (Bali), Selaparang (Mataram), Sam Ratulangi (Manado), Pattimura (Ambon), Frans Kasipeo (Biak).
Seaports : Belawan (Medan), Batu Ampar (Batam), Tanjung Pinang (Riau), Tanjung Priok (Jakarta), Tanjung mas (Semarang), Tanjung Perak (Surabaya), Benoa and Padang Bai (Bali), Ambon and Bitung (Manado).
Border point of entry : Entikong (West Kalimantan).
The Visa On Arrival facility would be granted for the following activities:
Official visit, such holding talks for the purpose of cooperation between Indonesian Goverment and foreign Government, foreign company or International organization.
Tourist Visit.
Join the Indonesian or foreign vessel which operates in Indonesia archipelago, or territorial sea, or construction work at installations within Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone of Continental Sheif.
This Visa On Arrival facility is good for a stay of 1 (one) month only and can not be extended, tranfered or converted to any other kind of visa or used as working permit
IMPORTANT
The Immigration Officer at Port of Entry can only issue the Entry Permit to the Citizena of the Countries mentioned above if they can show:
The Validity of the passport, at least 6 (six) months.
Return or On-Going Tickets, for those who do not have a ticket must purchase it at the Local Port of Entry.
A proof of sufficient funds at least US$ 1000.00 in Cash, Traveller Cheques, or a valid Credit Cards.
TRANSIT VISA
Foreigners are not required to obtain transit visa as long as he/she does not intend to leave the immigration check point area. A transit visa is required for foreigner who will make transit and wants to leave beyond the immigration check point area not more than 14 (fourteen) days.
Requirements:
Completed original application form in duplicate, with 2 (two) passport-size photographs.
An Airline ticket or Letter from Travel Agent which states the itinerary of onward passage.
A valid passport for at least 6 (six) months.
source: www.surabayatourism.com
August 25th, 2006
Gresik terletak di sebelah Barat Laut Surabaya berjarak sekitar 18 km, merupakan kota industri dengan pabrik Semen Gersik yang cukup terkenal di seluruh Indonesia, juga terdapat pengrajin kayu yang cukup besar dan didirikan sejak tahun 1976.
Di kota ini terdapat Makam Sunan Maulana Malik Ibrahim yang merupakan salah satu dari 9 wali, penyebar agama Islam pertama di Jawa Timur yang wafat pada tahun 882 H atau 1419 M dan dimakamkan di Kampung Gapura Gersik.
Sekitar 2 km di sebelah Selatan kota, tepatnya di Bukit Giri dapat ditemuimakam Sunan Giri yang juga merupakan salah satu dari 9 wali penyebar agama Islam di pulau Jawa. Upacara peringatan wafatnya Sunan Giri (Khol Sunan Giri) dijadwalkan dalam kalender wisata Jawa Timur.
Selain itu juga ada makam Leran yang merupakan makam ibu Sunan Giri yang terletak di desa Leran, Manyar dengan jarak sekitar 8 km dari kota Gersik.
Obyek - obyek wisata lainnya, meliputi Makam Gapura Kanjeng Tumenggung Pusponegoro di desa Gapuro, Makam Nyi Ageng Pinatih di desa Kebongson, gua kelelawar di desa Pongangan, permandian Tirta Agung di desa Sidomoro, Pesanggrahan pulau Bawean dan sumber air panas di desa Kota Kusuma, danau Kastoba di desa Tambak, pantai Bhayangkara Diponggo di desa Diponggo serta taman laut pulau Noko di desa Daun.
sumber : www.surabayatourism.com
August 25th, 2006
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