Gunung Kawi is definitely not such a high or outstanding volcano, but visitors of this mountain is very crowded, especially on Jum’at Legi in Javanese Calendar. It is just 2000 m asl, located in Wonosari, Malang, East Java. This place is popular among Indonesian Chinese for spiritual purpose.
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Jolotundo is located in Trawas, Mojokerto, East Java, just less than 2 hours from Surabaya. This site posses high quality of water, it said to be the third best in the world. Perhaps not so many people know about this and other mystery of the spring.
People call it Candi Jolotundo or Petirtaan (Bathe Place) Jolotundo. This temple is the remain of a kingdom before Majapahit, in the form of flowing water from every corner of the temple building made in 997, in the era of Airlangga, notably in the heyday of Kahuripan Kingdom. Continue reading Jolotundo/Jalatunda : Spring Temple, Trawas, East Java
Candi Pari (Paddy Temple) is located in Candipari Village, Porong, East Java. This temple existence is maybe not heard by most of people in the vicinity of Sidoarjo. This temple is one of Majapahir Empire remains, that has khmer style blend with Champa style. This temple is considered as having peculiar architecture unlike other temple built in Majapit Era. The temple is slim on the body part and trapezium roof. This temple was erected in 1293 Saka or 1917 by the ruler of Majapahit. Continue reading Candi Pari, Candi Sumur, Candi Pamotan,Sidoarjo, East Java
These prehistoric monuments are situated in Bondowoso, East Java, Indonesia, adding the richness of Indonesia of ancient remains. The megalithic remains consists of a gigantic stones, set up hundreds of years ago with various of intentions. This site constitutes of stone tables (dolmens), standing stones (menhirs), sarcophagus (stone coffin), stone seats and stairways, statues, household goods such as mortar and pestles, also watu kenong for its similar shape with small gong-like instruments in traditional Javanese orchestra. Continue reading Megalithic Monuments of Java, Bondowoso, East Java
Located in Jalan Pemuda, Surabaya East Java. Looking this building will set an image that this building is an old colonial one. The red dome looked protruding, and even the fence is decorated with the same dome decoration as the building.
This building was built in 1907, that was called as Simpangsche Societeit or Simpangsche Club, local people call it Rumah Kamar Bola (Ball Room)or Bioskop Londo. This building was a place to billiard, and this original table is still kept in the building. Continue reading Balai Pemuda (Simpangsche Societeit), Surabaya, East Java
Toko Oen is pupolar as an ice cream parlor, restaurant and located in Jalan Basuki Rahmat, Malang, East Java.
The exterior building shows that it was a built in Dutch Colonial era with art-deco style, in the early 1930s. The plain color of the wall, pastel color of the window completely set this eatery out of other chain restaurant painted in colorful guise. This building is one of the buildings preserved by Malang Govt.
Old, pale and maybe outdated the exterior is, it offers another nuance of eatery. Entering the building like entering another era that has passed and missing. Patisserie counter offering many kinds of cakes, breads and cookies. Original chairs from Dutch colonial era are utilized and still in good condition. The lounge is absolutely appealing. The atmosphere in the 1930’s can not be far from that now. Continue reading Toko Oen, Malang, East Java
This cave is administratively located in the city of 1001 caves, Pacitan. Only located 30 KM from Pacitan city center, easily reached by car, or motorbike. There are two routes to this care, from Pracimantoro, Wonosari, Gunung Kidul and the other route is via Pacitan. Continue reading Goa (Cave) Gong, Pacitan, East Java
Watu dodol is a beach based attraction located in Kalipuro, Banyuwangi, East Java. The location is on the way from Banyuwangi to Situbondo or the opposite. From Banyuwangi to watudodol is 14 km destance and only 5 km from Ketapang port. As the nature of the location, this area is used as resting area, and it is also full of local visitors during weekend.
Here, visitors can enjoy ocean panorama, or even do stroll to the hill located across the road. From top of the hill, beautiful panorama of Bali strait can be seen. Culinary activities is other interesting thing to do here. Souvenirs made of shells and also stones are on sale on small shops. Continue reading Watudodol Beach, Banyuwangi, East Java
Candi Jawi is located on the foot of Mt Welirang, in Wates Village, Prigen, Pasuruan, just 31 km distance from Pasuruan City. The temple is still intact as few restorations have been done. The temple has been restored for second time is 1938 – 1941, from its collapse condition. As there were many stones gone, the restoration could not be completed, and the completion done in 1975 to 1980.
In Negarakertagama pupuh 56 is written that Candi Jawi was built in appropriate order of last King os Singasari, Kertanegara, for worship site of Siva-Buddhist. King Kartanegara was a Siva-Buddha follower. Continue reading Candi Jawi, Pasuruan, East Java
Kalibendo Plantatios is situated 25 KM from Banyuwangi city, notably on the main road to/fro Ijen. On the way to the plantation, visitors pass nice scenery with rubber, coffee and croves as the main comodity of the region. The temperature is mild, offer a relax and refreshing outing for locals to spend their weekend.
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