Tourist Attractions in Indonesia

The most interesting and beautiful tourist sites in Indonesia

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About Indonesia

Indonesia is the largest island nation in the world. The islands are washed by the waters of the Pacific and Indian Oceans. Bali is the most popular with travellers. Prices on it are several times higher than on Java and other, less known. The economy of the region is developing, so holidays in Indonesia can be organised and held with great benefit for the budget.

The culture and nature of the republic is rich and diverse. In total, there are eight UNESCO-protected sites on different islands. National traditions of construction and architecture allow you to see on the islands of Indonesia as quite simple huts with thatched roofs, and luxurious palaces. Grandiose Buddhist temples are a special reason to visit the country.

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Top-30 Tourist Attractions in Indonesia

Jakarta

Indonesia’s largest city, capital. Located on the island of Java. Modern, densely populated, with high-rise buildings. Jakarta has the largest skyscraper in all of Indonesia. The city has about 20 major attractions: museums, zoo, planetarium. Here you can find a lot of hotels of different comfort levels.

Ubud

A city with traditional Indonesian architecture located in the centre of the island of Bali. It is considered the cultural capital of Bali. In and around it there are many different sites of interest to tourists. Famous, among other things, for its wide range of spa services.

Java

 4.5/5

11945 reviews

An island of jungles and volcanoes. The most densely populated island in the world. It has a rich history, traditions and many monuments. On it stands the main cultural attraction of Indonesia – Borobudur temple.

Bali

A tropical island with beautiful scenery and excellent service. Bali hotels to suit every budget. It offers exceptional beach holidays and water sports opportunities. The traditional culture and crafts of the island are actively developing and give tourists the opportunity to experience their diversity.

Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

 4.5/5

45552 reviews

The main attraction of the city. A reserve among the jungle where monkeys (about 600 individuals) live and roam freely. The park has a temple, sculptures and paths. Tourists get the opportunity to be one-on-one with nature and its nimble inhabitants.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Jatiluwih Rice Terraces

 4.7/5

9967 reviews

In the centre of the island are rice paddies, where the popular grain is grown in the traditional way, the old-fashioned way. Here you can see the fields themselves, Mount Batukaru and the temple of the same name. An opportunity to experience traditional Indonesian landscapes and Argo culture.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Borobudur Temple

 4.7/5

93368 reviews

A monumental Buddhist temple complex on the island of Java. World Heritage Site, protected by UNESCO. The oldest monument, which lay under ashes for many hundreds of years. It was discovered by restorers at the end of the XIX century. A place of mass pilgrimage. It has the greatest artistic value.

Open time

Monday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Sunday: 6:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Prambanan

 0/5

A complex of temples on the island of Java. Built in the 10th century, restored in the 19th century. World Heritage Site. The restored buildings are grandiose in height and stone decoration with carvings, visible from afar. They are decorated in the traditional style of Buddhist and Hindu temples.

Goa Gajah

 4.2/5

7494 reviews

A large cave in Bali, one of the most famous tourist sites on the island. It contains many grottoes (about 15). The walls are decorated with carvings depicting elephants and mythical creatures. Probably used to be a religious site and a pilgrimage site.

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Goa Lawah Temple

 4.7/5

5060 reviews

The cave is located in one of Bali’s six main temples, Goa Lawah. It is home to an entire community of bats that fly out of the cave every day at sunset. It is worth planning your tour around this time.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Komodo National Park

 4.7/5

6327 reviews

A group of islands organised into a nature park. The main attraction is the mysterious varanas that roam there. Huge lizards, Komodo dragons, are saved from extinction and protected. During the tour you can observe them and other local fauna.

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Ujung Kulon National Park

 4.4/5

3986 reviews

National Park on the island of Java. It preserves the island’s pristine nature and allows tourists to admire rare Indonesian landscapes untouched by man. The park is home to rare and endangered animals.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

West Bali National Park

 4.5/5

3150 reviews

National Park in Bali. The inhabitants of the land and coastal waters are protected and represent a great diversity of species. Almost the entire park is closed to tourists. If you visit the open area, you can go snorkelling and see the rare marine life of the region.

Tanah Lot

 4.6/5

88788 reviews

A Hindu temple located very close to the shore of the island of Bali. The traditional architecture is built on a small island and is considered a cultural symbol of Indonesia. Steps leading to the temple are carved into the rock. At low tide, the island is connected to the land by a narrow shoal. Tourists are not allowed into the temple, only believers.

Open time

Monday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 6:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Besakih Great Temple

 4.5/5

13189 reviews

The main religious building on the island of Bali. It is located in the mountains, on the highest point of the island. The surrounding nature and buildings form a unique composition, which tourists can only admire from the outside. The complex architectural composition consists of 22 temples richly decorated with traditional style stone carvings.

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Uluwatu Temple

 4.6/5

37356 reviews

One of the six most important and famous temples in Bali. It is located in a unique place – beautiful and inaccessible. At the very top of the cliff is an architectural ensemble. You can reach it on foot in an hour. Monkeys frolic in front of the temple. From the walls and the road you can see the Indian Ocean.

Open time

Monday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Bogor Botanical Gardens

 4.7/5

94798 reviews

Botanical Garden in Bogor, Java. Considered the largest and oldest botanical garden in the world. It was founded in the early 19th century. The collection of the garden represents the whole variety of tropical plants from different places on Earth. A special attraction of the garden is the lotus ponds and orchid greenhouse.

Open time

Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Gunung Bintan Besar

 4.4/5

43 reviews

A landmark of Bintan Island. The mountain is covered with jungle, with rivers running through it and waterfalls flowing down. Tourists climb to the top, to the observation deck. On the way, you can explore the local tropical flora and fauna, swim in the baths of waterfalls.

Bali Bird Park

 4.6/5

11359 reviews

A nature park combined with a “new type” of zoo – the inhabitants are in free open enclosures. Exotic birds walk freely in the park and allow visitors to observe them in an environment that is as close to natural as possible. The landscape design of the park is rich and varied. Birds and tourists walk among gardens, flowers and waterfalls.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Tirta Gangga

 4.6/5

17192 reviews

Bali style architectural and park ensemble. The palace was built in the mid-50s of XX century and is a relatively young attraction of the island. Palace buildings and many reservoirs are arranged on the site of the “holy river”. Both locals and tourists are eager to spend time in the organised baths. Carp live in numerous ponds and lotuses bloom. The whole area is richly decorated with sculptures.

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Taman Sari

 4.6/5

39177 reviews

Taman Sari is located within the palace complex of Yogyakarta, near the city of the same name. It is a complex of fifty buildings, some of which have been restored. The castle was built by the sultan for himself and his family. The architects paid special attention to water: the castle had a complex system of sewerage, fountains and a bath complex. The monument is protected by UNESCO and is of world significance and value.

Open time

Monday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

National Monument

 4.6/5

113245 reviews

The 132 metre tower in Jakarta is a symbol of Indonesia’s independence from the colonial invaders of the past. The tower houses museums and an observation deck that offers a panorama of the capital city.

Open time

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Istiqlal Mosque

 4.7/5

10885 reviews

The largest mosque in Southeast Asia. The name translates to “independence”. The mosque was built after the end of Dutch colonial rule in Indonesia, where the majority of the population is Muslim.

Open time

Monday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Mount Bromo

 4.7/5

11080 reviews

An active volcano on the island of Java. It is about 2,500 metres high. It is accessible to tourists and is very popular with them. The crater of the volcano is constantly smoking and eruptions occur from time to time.

Mount Merapi

 4.4/5

2764 reviews

The most active volcano in Indonesia. Large eruptions of this volcano follow regularly, with a period of 7 years. Smaller ones are more frequent, and there is always a little activity. The volcano is a majestic black mountain with smoke coming from the crater – a sight so majestic that it has become one of the favourite among tourists.

Krakatoa

 4.1/5

2125 reviews

An active volcano in the Strait of Sound. According to one version, it was its eruption that caused the separation of Java and Sumatra. The last eruption practically destroyed the island where the volcano was located.

Lake Toba

 4.6/5

6327 reviews

A large lake of volcanic origin (formed on the site of an ancient volcano) on the island of Sumatra. The lake is home to the local small Batak people, who have their own distinctive culture and traditions. Tourists can combine traditional forms of recreation in the lap of nature and learn the peculiarities of the unique Batak culture.

Danau Beratan

 4.7/5

713 reviews

A beautiful mountain lake on the island of Bali. It is located among the mountains and jungle, in the former crater of a volcano. On the lake there is a temple Pura Ulun Danu, built in honour of the goddess of the water body. The lake and the temple are a unique natural and architectural ensemble. The place enjoys considerable attention of tourists. There is a water amusement park on the southern shore of the lake.

Air Terjun Sipiso Piso

 4.6/5

2923 reviews

A high steep waterfall in the Lake Toba area. The source of the waterfall is an underground river that emerges from the top of the cliff. There are three viewing platforms near the waterfall, allowing you to enjoy the overall view of the powerful water cascade and to be right next to it.

Open time

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Munduk Waterfalls Trekking Point

 4.6/5

184 reviews

In the north of Bali is the village of Munduk and next to it the waterfall of the same name. It is not the tallest (25 metres), but it is very loud – you can hear the noise from afar. The waterfall is a sheer, dense stream of water falling vertically downwards with great pressure. It is located in the forest and is surrounded by greenery on all sides, the water flows beautifully among the greenery. There is a convenient viewing platform.