Mulawarman Museum, When the Palace Opens itself as a Gate to Civilization

Mulawarman Museum is an attempt to pass down the great civilizations of the past, to this generation. The Mulawarman Museum can perform that function perfectly, because it itself is the key to civilization at that time, namely the palace of the Kutai Sultanate.

History of the Mulawarman Museum

The Mulawarman Museum is a palace building that is a historical heritage of the Kutai Kartanegara kings. The museum which was previously the building of the Kutai Kartanegara Sultanate was founded in 1932 by the Dutch Government. Who then handed over the Palace to Sultan Adji Muhammad Parikesit in 1935.

This museum building functioned as the King's palace ended around November 25, 1971. At that time Sultan Parikesit handed over this palace to the local government. Then by the local government submitted to the national government on February 18, 1976. By the national government then managed to become a cultural heritage tourist destination.

As for the current residence of the Sultan, Balai Kedaton has been built. The Kedaton hall is now the residence of Sultan Aji Muhammad Salehuddin II who was crowned King of Kutai in 2002

Location of the Mulawarman Museum

The Mulawarman Museum is located in Tenggarong City, the capital of Kutai Kartanegara Regency, East Kalimantan Province.

The museum is located on the bank of the Mahakam river, 33 km from the capital city of East Kalimantan, Banjarmasin.

Mulawarman Museum Opening Hours

The Mulawarman Museum is open to visitors every day except Friday. The museum opens at 09.00 and closes at 15.00.

Mulawarman Museum Tickets

To visit one of the most comprehensive museums in Indonesia, visitors are charged an entrance fee according to age. Adult visitors are charged Rp. 2,500. Meanwhile, children visitors are charged Rp. 1,000.

Ticket fees do not include parking fees, which must be paid separately to the vehicle parking attendants.

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surfing on the river bono

Surfing is normally completed adrift, in Riau could be possible on the stream, to be correct Kampar waterway. This regular marvel happens on the grounds that the wide estuary that permits the tide of the ocean into the estuary in a lot of release. Particularly amid the full moon and new moon where the moon's gravity is huge. The tide will then be held by the stream that streams into the estuary, shaping waves. 

As of late, surfing Bono (call for surfing the Kampar stream) into the surfer's fantasy destination on the grounds that the waves can be ridden for two hours relentless. While typical surfing on the longest ocean must be around 40 seconds. Impressions obviously extremely berbeda.Karakter waves are additionally altogether different. Waves bono singular case out of many others who kept ridden along pretty nearly 40 kilometers. 

Not just get to be huburan for surfers, waves Bono has turned into a vacation destination also. Viewers who need to watch the surfers in real life in the surf Bono will be encouraged utilizing a wooden vessel with an accomplished driver. The pontoon will position themselves a few hundred meters before the surf, alter the rate of the waves. So with no surfing we can feel the rush and energy of the waves Bono. 

Step by step instructions to arrive at that point: 

• Streets. 

It brings a vehicle with 4-wheel drive to achieve the site called cove Meranti, around 6 hours of Pekanbaru. In the blustery season, 4-wheel drive will be exceptionally valuable. 

• Stream Street. 

All the more short around 3 hours. Leaving from the dock in the early morning hours Palalawan 7. The trek will be much less demanding yet at a more noteworthy expe

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Temple In Hokiong

Starting from the demands of quality of life, better yet, a group of Chinese from Fujian Province - China, migrated across the ocean with a simple wooden boat.
Lost in a limbo, they pray to God Kie Ong Ya, who was on board so presumably they will be given a guide toward the shore.

Shortly thereafter, the silence of the night suddenly they see a faint light. Where there is a fire, thinking that's where there is land, eventually they follow the direction of the light, until they arrived at Melaka Strait land. Those who landed on the ground about 18 people, including: Ang Nie Kie, Ang Hiok Nie, Guan Ang Se Ang Se Pun, Teng Ang Se Ang Se Shia, Puan Ang Se Ang Tiau Se, Po Ang Se Ang Se Tjai Nie, Nie Tjua Ang Se Ang Guan Un, Cie. Tjua Ang, Ang Ping man, Un Siong Ang, Ang In Sie, Jian Ang Se Ang Tjie Tui.

They were what was then regarded as the ancestor Bagansiapiapi.
In the new area they occupy (Bagansiapiapi) they meet a lot of fish, with ikanlah they survive to breed and they also invite families from coming kebagansiapiapi bamboo curtain country, so the number of Chinese society more and more.

After a period of settling in Bagansiapiapi in 1875 the Chinese community there built a temple and named Temple In Hok Kiong. In 1928 the temple was made ​​permanent. Here God Kie Ong Ya disembahyangkan intact / original when our ancestors first stepped foot on the ground Bagansiapiapi.

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Dondai charm, Sentani charm

Dondai is a village located in other parts of Sentani. The trip to the village Dondai can be reached from the village of Old Doyo motor boat ride. Not very far anyway. Approximately one hour's. Well, the way this is oath-okay-really-so-that-the-Sentani-ye-shall-really-into-dondai!!!!

We also split the Sentani lake boat ride so. Hair fluttering, if the wear hijab, the head scarf fluttering yes. Bulging eyes, gaping mouth, was so impressed by the same scenery around. Not forgetting jeprat-snap in some placeswhile tetep gaping hell. Abis cool, it lo. Ciamik tenin!!!

Even time-deket deket Dondai, the departure in the afternoon we tuh yes, well we were welcomed at almost-sunset are no less okay. Why almost sunset? Because the sun was really sinking yet.

After a tired-wow ria berwow not clear on that boat, we came to the dock Dondai. The houses in this Dondai a stagy.

Well, we want sowan Dondai home ondo avi. Avi Ondo's designation of the chief in Sentani (or Papua as a whole, yes?, Maybe another of my friends who have been to Papua else can answer). Continue on this Dondai apparently had no electricity lo. There, it's only from 6-9 hours, then yes just rely on sunlight during the day or dark-dark at night. Culture kentel still drunk, so rather ati-ati wrote that here in the evening.

After enjoying Dondai, we also split the Sentani again. Armed with an evening trip lights, make a sign that there is a boat like that. We do not own, scattered beautiful sparkling star in the sky. But unfortunately, the limitations of the technology that I have so I can perpetuate. Only the eyes and memory are working at that time. Record each piece of the star, trying to read the constellations, and do not know it rasinya deh hell (dissimulation really not? Ha ha ha). But definitely my Dondai very pleasant experience. Full of surprises! Well, weve Papua warehouse is not a surprise is it?

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Dayak Rituals Muang Rabokng

As an air-indigenous communities and upholding and respecting traditional values ​​inherent in the life of the Dayak community, especially the Dayak community in Subarang Badameo Garantungk Sakawongk Nyarumkop. One form of concrete rather than existence is still believed to be indigenous is to ask the ancestors to be an activity that will be carried out which involves a lot of people with a common goal can be run as expectations are packaged in the form of traditional ceremonies / rituals.

The customary rituals performed on Saturday August 27, 2011 Date of yesterday is Sambayang Muag Rabok / Rasi conducted by the Society Subarang Kel.Nyarumkop held at Rice Governmental Printing Area 100 ha in Pai'o which was chaired by the Chairman of GPM Marsianus Kodim (Community Care Movement) Singkawang and Chairman of Farmers Group Kamaruk printing my work on the Governmental Rice. Ritual Muang Rabok / Rasi held at 09.00 am marked by the installation of jars and bowls in place ritual performed, Panyangohot'nt Ritual was conducted by Tasman Sinor as customs officials in Subarang / Nyarumkop.

The purpose of the ritual Muang Rabok / constellation is that land that has been done (slash / cut) by the public can be properly processed in accordance with their needs, and plead with the ancestors who inhabit the forest around can help people to avoid processing the things that are not desirable so that subsequent processing can run smoothly. otherwise it is intended that the ritual when about to land in tunu can be well controlled so that the fire does not spread anywhere that can lead to unwanted risks.

Customary costs imposed on ritual Muang Rabok / Rasi is equal to 3 half-Tail in the form of goods, namely: 1 pc male loggerhead and bowl, 1 rooster tail sebarat approximately 1 kg, 5 kg rice, 3 kg of rice sticky rice, cooking oil 1 kg , brown sugar, 1 kg, 3 kg of rice flour, rice flour 1 kg of sticky rice, cook Sampok 15,000, Kase Anggir 10,000 and Antok / Sampok Rp.75.000 Buis.
Rituals were held in conjunction with the work schedule of the day, attended by all the members of my Kamaruk Farmer enthusiastic to complete the ritual.

Once the ritual is complete approximately 2 hours of preparation to nyangohot'nt, then members of farmer groups Kamaruk I started back to work.

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Lake Kakaban, jellyfish lake in the world's most unique

Kakaban has an area 774.20 ha, while the lake on it about 390 ha. At first Kakaban island is an atoll with a lagoon in the middle of the reef formed over 2 million years ago. Then came the appointment atoll is as high as 50 feet above the sea surface through geological processes over thousands of years. The sea water is then trapped in a lagoon and a lake. Eventually the lake water hardness changes, becoming more tasteless than the surrounding water.

Changes in the nature of lake water is then also affect the flora and fauna in the lake. Creatures that live in the lake have evolved to adjust to changes in their environment creates a new, very unique ecosystem.

The most striking changes occurred in jellyfish - jellyfish. Having experienced a long evolutionary process, long - run Jellyfish - Jellyfish lake is losing the ability sting. There are four types of jellyfish - jellyfish in this lake that has evolved, the jellyfish - moon jellyfish (Aurelia aurita), jellyfish - jellyfish spotted (Mastigias papua), jellyfish - the box jellyfish (Tripedalia cystophora) and inverted jellyfish (Cassiopea ornate) .

Jellyfish - Jellyfish is the most abundant jellyfish - jellyfish spotted. Meanwhile, the most unique is the jellyfish - jellyfish upside down, because this type of jellyfish - jellyfish only live on the lake bottom upside down (which is above the tentacles).

The existence of Jellyfish - Jellyfish This unique main attraction Kakaban lake. Here we are free to swim with thousands of jellyfish - jellyfish are "nice" without fear of being stung. The darker the thousands of jellyfish - jellyfish and marine life in the lake will be casting colored light - colors are very beautiful.

There are only two similar lakes in the world, the lake Kakaban and Jellyfish lake in Palau, Micronesia Islands. Jellyfish Lake in Palau is not an area of ​​the lake Kakaban and has only two types of species of jellyfish - jellyfish similar. Therefore we should be proud of having the lake jellyfish - jellyfish largest and richest biodiversity in the world.

So what are you waiting???. It's time to feel the sensation of swimming with jellyfish - jellyfish in the lake Kakaban. A must-see tourist destinations at least once in their lives.

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Natural Exotica Biroro Waterfall

The waterfall is located in the village Biroro Biroro Bontolerung village, District High Muzzle, Gowa regency. The distance is about 2 KM from the town of Malino. The road to this area is quite difficult because of the many access roads rise and fall and road conditions are perforated so should be careful if you drive up to this place.

Waterfalls distance from the access road about 200 meters. We have to walk to get to the waterfall. On the way we will be served by a vast expanse of rice fields terraced. Panorama, the place is really beautiful. After that we are going down the path and past rocky bamboo bridge. Around this area grow tall lush bamboo with a large enough size.

Arriving at the site falls Biroro, we instantly pampered with waterfall views Biroro. This waterfall still looks so beautiful with the surrounding expanse of stone. Still clearly visible green atmosphere around it. There is no development in the area of ​​the falls but the waterfall is what makes this look so exotic. This waterfall is not popular when compared with Takappala waterfall not far from this location as well.

Biroro waterfall has a height of about 10 meters. For the newcomers, are expected to remain cautious if you want to swim in the waterfall is because according to information of the citizens, that right under the waterfall, there are ponds Biroro it reaches 8 meters.

It was great to visit this place. And for the adventurous who want to enjoy the natural waterfalls and away crowds, waterfalls Biroro is apt to be selected.

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Beauty of Lake Kelimutu

Kelimutu National Park is the smallest national park of six National Parks in Bali and Nusa Tenggara. However, his size is not so important when you see the natural beauty of this national park has to offer. Here there are three lakes located on top of Mount Kelimutu, three lakes have the same name and popularly known as the Lake Kelimutu. Each lake has colors and their meanings. The three lakes are believed to be the abode of spirits and also believed to have a very powerful force of nature.

Kelimutu dipopularkan a Dutch citizen named Van Such Telen in 1915. Its beauty is more widely known after Y. Bouman depicts the beauty of the lake and discoloration in his great 1929.

To reach the lake, you can start from Moni, a small town which is the backpacker.Pemandangan beautiful basecamp along the road to the location of the lake is very beautiful. Most western lake named Tiwu Ata Mbupu meaning 'lake souls of parents who have died'. The lake is located in the middle of a lake called Nuwa Muri Koo Fai Tiwu or 'lake untukjiwa-life youth who had died'. The most eastern lakes called Tiwu Ata Polo or 'lake for souls untukorang always a crime'. Third color lake is always changing.

There are other lakes in the world that can change color as the Blue Lake at Mount Gambier, South Australia, the color changes to blue-gray color and can also diprediksi.Ada Yudamari lake on Mount Nakade, Japan, which changes color from turquoise a water color hijau.Perubahan Kelimutu unpredictable. Sometimes, the color can be blue, green and black, and other times can be white, red and blue, and some time ago a dark brown color.

Scientifically discoloration Kelimutu is a factor of mineral deposits, moss and rocks in the crater and also the influence of sunlight. Scientists believe that the lake was formed from volcano eruptions in ancient times. This phenomenon has attracted the attention of geologists because of the existence of the lake which has three different colors, but in this same mountain. Local communities in Moni, convinced that the people who live around the lake have done evil and death.

Kelimutu Lake is part of the National Park Kelimutu. The highest point of the park is located at 5.679 feet Kelibara mountain (1.731 meters) and Mount Kelimutu feet or as high as 5.544 (1.690 meters). Kelimutu National Park is home to around 19 species of endangered birds such as pigeon flores (Treron floris), Wallacea owl (Otus silvicola), jungle-swinging sweep (Rhinomyias oscillans), kancilan Flores (Pachycephala nudigula), junk dwarf (Pericrocotus lansbergei ), tesia Timor (Tesia everetti), opior crested (Lophozosterops dohertyi), opior half thick (Heleia crassirostris), chili gold (Dicaeum Annae), kehicap flores (Monarcha sacerdotum), honey bird Matari (Nectarinia solaris), and eagle Flores ( Spizaetus floris).

Here also can be found mountain rat (Bunomys naso), banteng (Bos javanicus javanicus), deer (Muntiacus muntjak nainggolani), mongoose (Pardofelis marmorata), pangolin (Manis javanica), porcupine (Hystrix brachyura brachyura), and deer (Tragulus javanicus javanicus ).

Local people believe that the lake is where the souls of the dead rest. Kelimutu area surrounded by forests that covered a variety of plants that are rarely found elsewhere on Flores. Besides pine trees, there are also ferns, plant genus Casuarina, redwood and edelweiss flowers. Pine forests flourished at the height of Mount Kelimutu. Another area of ​​barren mountain with sand and soil that is not stable. Local people believe that Kelimutu is Kramat mountain and a source of fertility to the soil around it.

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The City of Sam Poo

One of the most important port in colonial times, it was still alluring in charm traces the story of the past. Remains a very influential port city in the archipelago, the capital of Central Java province is now known sebagal Chinese community center in Indonesia. This Semarang. When asked about the origin of the name of an area of ​​373.67 km2 urban area, you will get two 'versions' are very different, depending on who you ask. The native Javanese tamarind tree tells of alloy and carbon that form the word 'Semarang'. While Chinese people will tells of an admiral from mainland China who came to this city, Admiral Chen Ho.
That said, the admiral gave it the name 'Sam Poo Lang', which means the city of Sam Sam Poo Poo or city. Which version pernab not really matter. Variety of unique differences in this beautiful city became even more unique charm.

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Bathroom with God Fishs

Fish Gods is a kind of sacred fish by residents around the village and surrounding Maniskidul. Even around the Kuningan, West Java, this fish is believed to be a special fish that was a blessing for anyone who can touch his body.

In recent years, the legend continues to spread from mouth to mouth until the surrounding community and even from outside Cirebon Cirebon, came to the Brass wanted to see the fish god, well just look or have other purposes.

Many legends about the origin of these fish, as said by Mr. Mamat, one tire leasing officer for many years in the Cibulan, "Once upon a time when King Siliwangi was alive, he ruled justly and wisely, so that almost all soldiers and kawulanya subject and respect for the King.

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Kenawa Island

Kenawa Island, located on the border between the islands of Lombok and Sumbawa island, who would have thought if in a place as hot and cool segersang there hanging out with a beautiful island in the middle of the sea.

If you depart from the harbor to the island of Sumbawa kenawa. Only 15 minutes by boat tongkeng small, and 3 minutes by speedboat. From a distance the island Kenawa can already be seen clearly, which distinguishes Kenawa island with other islands around it is a small hill on the island.

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Know Paser Tourism District in East Kalimantan

Paser District is a district in the province of East Kalimantan, Indonesia. The capital of the district is located in the Land Grogot.
Paser District is the region of East Kalimantan province, located at the south, exactly at the position 00 45'18, 37 "- 20 27'20, 82" LS and 1150 36'14, 5 "-1660 57'35, 03" BT. Paser District lies at an altitude ranging between 0-500 meters above sea level.

Attractions that you can go to your:
The potential of tourism in the district Paser worthy enough to be developed as a pillar of the local economy. In fact, both natural attractions and historical attractions. Some of the attractions in the District Paser include:

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