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Famous tourist attractions in Indonesia

The famous tourist attractions in Indonesia include: 1. Borobudur, 2. Prambanan, 3. Yogyakarta Palace, 4. Ubud, etc. Among them, Ubud is the most artistic place in Bali and the best place to buy various handicrafts. In addition, the quiet pastoral scenery here is also very attractive.

1. Borobudur

Borobudur is the most important monument in Indonesia and the largest pagoda ruins in the world; it is the same as the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal of India, and the Wuhan Temple of Cambodia. Ge Cave is also known as "the four wonders of the ancient East". Borobudur looks like a mandala in Vajrayana Buddhism from top to bottom, representing the vast world of Buddhism and the depth of the soul.

2. Prambanan

Prambanan is the most magnificent Hindu temple in Indonesia. It has been damaged by many volcanoes and earthquakes, and there are about 50 existing temple ruins. Like Borobudur, Prambanan Temple is built of volcanic rock, and the walls are covered with exquisite reliefs; however, its content is mostly based on the Indian epic "Ramayana".

3. Yogyakarta Palace

Yogyakarta Palace was built in 1756 and has a history of more than 260 years. There are still royal families living in the palace, and visitors can feel the ancient palace atmosphere when visiting here. The entire palace of Yogyakarta is a mixture of Islamic culture and Javanese culture, with a European style.

4. Komodo National Park

Komodo National Park consists of Komodo Island, Badal Island and Rincha Island. It is the home of the Komodo dragon. . The Komodo dragon is the largest lizard in the world and an extremely ferocious carnivore. To enter Komodo Island, you must first apply for a permit from the Nature Conservation Authority PHPA.

5. Lake Toba

Lake Toba is located on the Mada Plateau in northern Sumatra. It is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia and is surrounded by many volcanoes. It is more like a sea than a lake. There is also a small island in the center of the lake, and there is a small lake in the center of the island, forming a unique landscape of "a lake within a lake".