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Trikora Beach, Bintan Island Resort, Riau, Indonesia
Trikora is Bintan beach resort which has a high potential. Trikora Beach is one of the pride of the district as a tourist attraction of the Bintan, Riau Islands, Indonesia. Trikora beach beauty is not lost with the beauty of Kuta beach in Bali.
The naming of this beach with a “Trikora” beach, according to folklore around, there are two versions. First, the name “Trikora” derives from a visit to a tourist who comes to this beach. Tourists are asked a question in which there is the word “three corrals.” Because local people do not understand the meaning of the word “three corrals” and wondered the local community to spread word of mouth until the word is well known and became the name of this beach. The second story, the name associated with the event Trikora Indonesian confrontation with Malaysia in 1961 that has been overshadowed by disagreements of Indonesia with a merger plan between Brunei, Sabah and Sarawak by the English colonial. Therefore, for some people the name “Trikora” considered having the spirit of nationalism.
A vast expanse of white sand and gentle is the privilege of Trikora beach. The visitors can play beach, sunbathing, or doing sports such as football, running, casual way, and others. On this beach, visitors can also enjoy a swim or just soak exposure to sea water waves slowly and clearly.
In this beach you can see the neat rows of palm trees along the shore. There are also large rocks that jutted up there on the edge of the sea that also adds to the beauty of this beach.
large rocks on the edge of trikora beach
sunrise at trikora beach
Trikora Beach - Stage House
Trikora Beach - Stage House II
Trikora Beach - Canoe
Trikora Beach - Edge of Beach with Rock Stones
Bintan Island is like a dream. With its pristine beaches and unspoiled natural beauty, it has everything you could ever wish for in a picture-perfect tropical holiday destination – and more. Virtually undiscovered until just a few years ago, this idyllic retreat has enjoyed a surge in popularity in recent years, particularly amongst Singaporeans who, due to the island’s close proximity, have made it their preferred spur-of-the-moment getaway.
The largest of 3,200 islands in the Riau archipelago and the third largest of the 27 provinces in Indonesia, Bintan Island covers an area of approximately 1,140sqkm, fringed by a coastline measuring 105km. With a population of less than quarter of a million, the island has an interesting, eclectic mix of different cultures and ethnicities, including Malay, Bugis, Chinese and a unique tribe called the Orang Laut (sea nomads).
A trip to Bintan’s two main towns, Tanjung Pinang and Tanjung Uban, is a great way to learn more about the island’s people and local culture. Both towns are filled with tasty local-style dining options, bargain shopping opportunities and traditional villages, giving visitors a glimpse into the locals’ lifestyle
Kuntan Singingi District is not only famous for its cultural attractions such as the Pacu Jalur but also its natural attractions. As Nature Tourism waterfall, now the priority is Guruh Gemurai Waterfalls. Local Government of Kuntan Singingi has been fix this tourist attraction. Availability of a paved road so easily accessible, the parking area, an open stage to organize events, such as music and other concerts, small mosques also have been available in Guruh Gemurai Waterfall.
Guruh Gemurai Waterfall located in the District of Kuantan Mudik (Lubuk Jambi), precisely in the Kasang Village. You can reach it by private vehicles or public transport. The distance from the Taluk Kuantan capital of Kuantan singingi about 25 kilometer to the Kiliran Jao (the border of West Sumatra-Riau). You will pass Lubuk Jambi Traditional Market, and found two forked road, choose the left that uphill road, this area is called the village of Koto (Kote Ate), past the little winding road, five minutes drive you will get to the Kasang Village, and get on your trip in 10 minutes again, then you will meet with the gate to the right of the street that reads “Selamat Datang di Objek Wisata Air Terjun Guruh Gemurai” (Welcome to Tourism Object Guruh Gemurai Waterfall).
Until now, tariffs went into these attractions in accordance with declaring been regulated by the Department of Revenue Kuantan Singingi Regency, which is IDR 1000 for two-wheeled vehicles, IDR 1.500 for four-wheeled vehicles, IDR 3000 for adults and IDR 1000 for the children .
Guruh Gemurai is a name derived from the local language. Guruh is the sound of water roaring from waterfall. While Gemurai is the sound of splashing water scattered. So construed Guruh Gemurai is a thunderous waterfall and have a spark.
On weekends and holidays, Tourism Object Guruh Gemurai Waterfall crowded and become a mainstay of Tourism Object in Kuantan Singingi District.
Location :
Guruh Gemurai Waterfall located in the District of Kuantan Mudik (Lubuk Jambi), precisely in the Kasang Village. You can reach it by private vehicles or public transport. The distance from the Taluk Kuantan capital of Kuantan singingi about 25 kilometer to the Kiliran Jao (the border of West Sumatra-Riau). You will pass Lubuk Jambi Traditional Market, and found two forked road, choose the left that uphill road, this area is called the village of Koto (Kote Ate), past the little winding road, five minutes drive you will get to the Kasang Village, and get on your trip in 10 minutes again, then you will meet with the gate to the right of the street that reads “Selamat Datang di Objek Wisata Air Terjun Guruh Gemurai” (Welcome to Tourism Object Guruh Gemurai Waterfall).
Guruh Gemurai Waterfall located in the District of Kuantan Mudik (Lubuk Jambi), precisely in the Kasang Village. You can reach it by private vehicles or public transport. The distance from the Taluk Kuantan capital of Kuantan singingi about 25 kilometer to the Kiliran Jao (the border of West Sumatra-Riau). You will pass Lubuk Jambi Traditional Market, and found two forked road, choose the left that uphill road, this area is called the village of Koto (Kote Ate), past the little winding road, five minutes drive you will get to the Kasang Village, and get on your trip in 10 minutes again, then you will meet with the gate to the right of the street that reads “Selamat Datang di Objek Wisata Air Terjun Guruh Gemurai” (Welcome to Tourism Object Guruh Gemurai Waterfall).
Until now, tariffs went into these attractions in accordance with declaring been regulated by the Department of Revenue Kuantan Singingi Regency, which is IDR 1000 for two-wheeled vehicles, IDR 1.500 for four-wheeled vehicles, IDR 3000 for adults and IDR 1000 for the children .
Guruh Gemurai is a name derived from the local language. Guruh is the sound of water roaring from waterfall. While Gemurai is the sound of splashing water scattered. So construed Guruh Gemurai is a thunderous waterfall and have a spark.
On weekends and holidays, Tourism Object Guruh Gemurai Waterfall crowded and become a mainstay of Tourism Object in Kuantan Singingi District.
Location :
Guruh Gemurai Waterfall located in the District of Kuantan Mudik (Lubuk Jambi), precisely in the Kasang Village. You can reach it by private vehicles or public transport. The distance from the Taluk Kuantan capital of Kuantan singingi about 25 kilometer to the Kiliran Jao (the border of West Sumatra-Riau). You will pass Lubuk Jambi Traditional Market, and found two forked road, choose the left that uphill road, this area is called the village of Koto (Kote Ate), past the little winding road, five minutes drive you will get to the Kasang Village, and get on your trip in 10 minutes again, then you will meet with the gate to the right of the street that reads “Selamat Datang di Objek Wisata Air Terjun Guruh Gemurai” (Welcome to Tourism Object Guruh Gemurai Waterfall).
Kerinci Seblat National Park is Sumatra's largest national park, which sprawls across four provinces. It is home to rhinos, tigers, elephants, bears and the misterious orang pendek. The scenery is magnificent, dominated by volcanic cones, including the highest peak in western Indonesia, Mount Kerinci. Lake Kerinci is the best place to see the parks's famous birdlife : hornbills, banded-boardbills and drongos, whose tails give the illusion that the bird is constantly being chased by two black butterflies.
Mt. Kerinci is the highest mountain in Sumatra. The peak is 3805 meters altitude, and still active volcano .It lies inside the northern end of the big Kerinci -Seblat Reserve, which covers a 345 km strip of Sumatra's mountainous spine straddling four Sumatra provinces. To the north and south are heavily populated farmlands. The volcano's cone is young and bare, while the main crater lies northeast of the remnants of the Berapi/ Elok crater system. Kerinci's crater, which erupted in 1934 is filled with yellowish -green water.
The mountain is squeezed in between even older mountain complexes to the west and east. Though Kerinci is a very nice mountain to climb, you need to be in good condition. Climber usually start from Kayu Aro (1500 meters) a small village south of the peak.
You can't loose your way on the ascent; there only one path through the jungle. The first leg is four hours to a covered shelter from there the climb is steep and hard. In some section you'll crawl on all fours through tunnels of trees and under roots. You need to rest every 10-15 minutes, the is so narrow and steep.
From Paiman Home Stay in Kersik Tuo, it takes seven and half hours to reach 3000 meters -here's a ruined house where you can put up a tent. Fresh water no available. Get up early in the morning, and climb three hours to the peak. There you can see the crater, with huge billowy sulfur clouds. Two hours to descend to the 3000 meters point, where you can pick up your things and be down off the mountain in just five hours.
Mt. Kerinci is gorgeous, where you can find many kind of birds, such as Sumatran hornbill and wild dove. Long tailed macaque. Beautiful yellowish flowers. Tropical rainforest with many kind of plants, canopy and big fern plants. It's a nice scenery.
Kerinci Lake is located at the foot of the Raja Mountain,Kerinci Lake is the largest lake in Kerinci district. Lake area is approximately 5000 square meters with a height of 783 meters above sea level. The scenery around the lake is so captivating. The eyes will not be tired of seeing the expanse of clear water a graceful backdrop of mountain ranges. In the middle of the lake looks as fishing boats are sailing the calm water surface, where the lives of many species of fish caught by local society.
In the villages around the lake, there are a many of carved stone megaliths supposedly living human heritage thousands years ago. The presence of stone carving shows that the area around Lake Kerinci is an area that once inhabited ancient human. In the Lake Kerinci is held a Lake Kerinci festival every year which display a variety of community arts attractions in Jambi. The purpose of this festival is to give treats to the tourists who come to visit.
Lake Kerinci is located in the Danau Kerinci and Keliling danau, Kerinci District, Jambi Province, Indonesia, To reach the location can be reached by landline with several alternatives:
1. Journey from the city of Jambi to the Sungai Penuh. about 500 km and takes about 10 hours. The trip can be done with ground vehicles in the form of public transportation, car rental or private car.
2. journey from the city of Padang to Tapan then continue to Sungai Penuh with 278 km distance. The journey taken for about 7 hours. The trip can be done with public transportation, car rental or private car.
3. trip from Padang to Muaralabuh, then the trip continued to Kersik Tuo. The distance from the city of Padang to a location about 211 km long journey of approximately 5-6 hours. The trip can be done with ground vehicles in the form of public transportation, car rental or private car.
There are currently no star-class hotels in Kerinci until now, but in the town of Sungai Penuh, the capital of Kerinci regency, there are many jasmine class hotels , during in the Kerinci you can taste Payo Rice, Semah Fish , Dendeng Beteko, Tojin Nuts, Lemang and Orange Pelompek , or drinking Kerinci coffee and Kayu Aro Tea.
In the villages around the lake, there are a many of carved stone megaliths supposedly living human heritage thousands years ago. The presence of stone carving shows that the area around Lake Kerinci is an area that once inhabited ancient human. In the Lake Kerinci is held a Lake Kerinci festival every year which display a variety of community arts attractions in Jambi. The purpose of this festival is to give treats to the tourists who come to visit.
Lake Kerinci is located in the Danau Kerinci and Keliling danau, Kerinci District, Jambi Province, Indonesia, To reach the location can be reached by landline with several alternatives:
1. Journey from the city of Jambi to the Sungai Penuh. about 500 km and takes about 10 hours. The trip can be done with ground vehicles in the form of public transportation, car rental or private car.
2. journey from the city of Padang to Tapan then continue to Sungai Penuh with 278 km distance. The journey taken for about 7 hours. The trip can be done with public transportation, car rental or private car.
3. trip from Padang to Muaralabuh, then the trip continued to Kersik Tuo. The distance from the city of Padang to a location about 211 km long journey of approximately 5-6 hours. The trip can be done with ground vehicles in the form of public transportation, car rental or private car.
There are currently no star-class hotels in Kerinci until now, but in the town of Sungai Penuh, the capital of Kerinci regency, there are many jasmine class hotels , during in the Kerinci you can taste Payo Rice, Semah Fish , Dendeng Beteko, Tojin Nuts, Lemang and Orange Pelompek , or drinking Kerinci coffee and Kayu Aro Tea.
LAKE Kerinci covers an area of 4,200 ha. This lake is sorrounded by mountains and hills. We can see the lake from several point of view in the central Kerinci such as Pesanggrahan where we can see the lake from above,Tanjung Hatta, Seleman Village in which we can see Laheik House (traditional house of Kerinci) and Pulau Tengah Village where we can see Dolmen Batu Raja and Mesjid Keramat Pulau Tengah. Around the lake we can also find several carved stones,the archeological remains of Megalithic Age. Every year there is a big celebrtion in the area of the lake Kerinci Recreational Park called Lake Kerinci Festival(Festival Masyarakat Peduli Danau kerinci). The festival first held in 1999, this week-long cultural event celebrates the lake's importance as a vital source of fish and livelihood for opportunity to see many kinds of traditional Kerinci dance and hear local music. During the festival, the park grounds are also littered by a sea and stalls selling local foods, fruits and snack items as well as souvenirs and other goods.
Mt. Sibayak (Indonesian:Gunung Sibayak) is a small stratovolcano overlooking the town of Berastagi in northern Sumatra, Indonesia. Although its last eruption was more than a century ago, geothermal activity in the form of steam vents and hot springs remains high on and around the volcano. The vents produce crystalline sulfur, which was mined on a small scale in the past. Seepage of sulfurous gases has also caused acidic discolouration of the small crater lake.
Sibayak is a term from the Karo Batak language referring to a founding community. It is relatively easy to climb and has been a tourist attraction since colonial times.
A nice volcano!
As an added bonus, I was kept awake all night before the climb by earthquakes rattling my bungalow. I guess that’s what happens when you sleep between Gunung Sinabung and Gunung Sibayak, two of Sumatra’s busiest volcanoes!
I just wrote up a nice four-page feature of the trek for this month’s edition of Leisure Travel Magazine in Southeast Asia.
We were literally climbing in the clouds. Low visibility made finding — and not falling off of — the trail a little tricky sometimes.
The stinking caldera vent on top of Gunung Sibayak.
The trail leading to the volcano. We were practically the only trekkers for most of the way.
Slippery trails that were initially tricky to find.
Mike (England) and Sebastian (Germany) scramble up to the volcano rim.
The views of the Karo Highlands were amazing before we got up into the clouds. The jungle down there was/is major Karo and Batak headhunter territory.
Not what I expected at all: gases were literally just coming out of the ground around us. No cute, defined hole to relieve the pressure like on other volcanoes. We stank like sulfur for more than a week afterward.
What to do after climbing Gunung Sibayak? Well, Berastagi was quite an exciting town. You could always hang around this giant cabbage monument — the only highlight in town.
And finally, if you get hurt on the volcano, this is where you end up: At Dead on Arrival Mama’s clinic. Hmmmm….
If you want to trek, swim, explore traditional Batak villages, soak in hot springs, party or just chill with some cool local people, Pulau Samosir is your Eden. Your chickenbus beaten body will begin to unwind on the slow 8km ferry cruise over to this volcanic isle (it’s actually connected to the mainland by a narrow isthmus, but why quibble?) 900m above sea level. In the late ’90s, Tuk Tuk, the island’s resort town, rocked with full-moon ravers, but Thailand stole their thunder, and now empty hotels and quiet streets are the norm. Which means low prices, high value and tranquillity.
World famous is the crater Toba Lake in the Batak highlands; approximately five hours drive from Medan. Toba Lake is the largest lake in South East Asia and also one of the most spectacular, surrounded by tall mountains and with the large island of Samosir in the middle. If we descend from the mountain we see the lake glittering in all its beauty. The Dutch writer Rudy Kousbroek even called Toba Lake, 'the most beautiful place on earth'. Most visitors stay on the peninsula of Tuk Tuk on Samosir, named after the linguist Herman Neubronner van der Tuuk. In general people stay several days on Samosir to discover the island, to visit traditional Batak villages, to swim in the lake and go to the hot springs in Pangururan.
The centerpiece of North Sumatra, Lake Toba's bracing climate and magnificent panoramas clear the mind and soothe the soul. For decades a magnet from regional and foreign visitors alike, Toba has developed into a full-featured highland resort while retaining the rustic charm and relaxed ambiance that define Toba's attraction. Formed by a stupendous prehistoric volcanic explosion, the 100 km long lake is the largest in Southeast Asia and one of the deepest and the highest in the world. The drama of that cataclysmic birth persist in 500 meter cliffs dropping into the blue-green waters, surrounded by steep, pine covered sloped, the climate is fresh and pleasant, with just enough rain to support the lush vegetation.
Toba Lake is a 100kms x 30kms volcanic lake in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Toba Lake has become one of the main tourist attractions for a long time in North Sumatra apart from Bukit Lawang and Nias, visited by both domestic and foreign tourist.
The Origin of Toba Lake
It is estimated that Toba Lake was formed during a volcanic eruption about 73.000-75.000 years ago and which was the most recent super volcano eruption. Bill Rose and Craig Chesner from Michigan Technological University estimated that volcanic materials that were spewed out the mountain totaling 2800km3, with 800km3 ignimbrites rock and 2000km3 volcanic ash that is estimated was blown (wind) to the west for 2 weeks. This incident caused mass death (destruction) and to several species also causes extinction. According to some DNA proof, this eruption also shrinks the humankind population to around thousands back then.
It is estimated that Toba Lake was formed during a volcanic eruption about 73.000-75.000 years ago and which was the most recent super volcano eruption. Bill Rose and Craig Chesner from Michigan Technological University estimated that volcanic materials that were spewed out the mountain totaling 2800km3, with 800km3 ignimbrites rock and 2000km3 volcanic ash that is estimated was blown (wind) to the west for 2 weeks. This incident caused mass death (destruction) and to several species also causes extinction. According to some DNA proof, this eruption also shrinks the humankind population to around thousands back then.
After this eruption, a caldera was formed that was filled by water afterwards and now known as Toba Lake. The pressure from the dormant magma, which has not yet erupted, caused Samosir Island to emerge. The region that now known as Samosir Island originally was a peninsula that attached to the Sumatran mainland. In this peninsula the Netherlands built the water canal 10 m width.
For the first time visitors, going through Medan-Parapat route seeing a lake as big as that made Samosir appear like an amazing grand island. However, the island perspective will certainly faded with the increase in Toba plateau visitor, Nias and the other places in the south, through Medan-Berastagi route. Samosir occupied a central geographical position in the Toba plateau region. With the declaration of the Toba Samosir Regency (the inhabitants 302.000 lives, the area with wide of 3.440 km including the lake) it finally ascend from only a shadow into a Regency. Moreover, the width of Samosir Island exceed Singapore (647 km), in fact Toba Lake almost twice bigger than Singapore. The Samosir image in tourism books as the backpackers location must be changed because this historic place must restore the greatness of its past.
Legend of Toba Lake
Once upon a time, lived a young orphan farmer in the northern part of the Sumatran Island. This area was very dry. The young man lived from farming and fishing. One day he went fishing, he already fishing for half of the day but still not getting any fish yet. So he returned home for the day turns to night, but when he nearly left he saw a big beautiful golden fish, he then caught the fish and brought it home. He intended to cook the fish right away but watched the beauty of this fish he then cancelled his intention. He chose to keep it as pet, and then he placed it in a big pond and feed it. On the next day, like usual, he went to his farm, and on the noon he comeback home, to have lunch. But when he arrived in his house he was very startled for the meal had prepared to be eaten. He then fears that the fish might be stolen, and then hastily he ran to the back of his house.
Once upon a time, lived a young orphan farmer in the northern part of the Sumatran Island. This area was very dry. The young man lived from farming and fishing. One day he went fishing, he already fishing for half of the day but still not getting any fish yet. So he returned home for the day turns to night, but when he nearly left he saw a big beautiful golden fish, he then caught the fish and brought it home. He intended to cook the fish right away but watched the beauty of this fish he then cancelled his intention. He chose to keep it as pet, and then he placed it in a big pond and feed it. On the next day, like usual, he went to his farm, and on the noon he comeback home, to have lunch. But when he arrived in his house he was very startled for the meal had prepared to be eaten. He then fears that the fish might be stolen, and then hastily he ran to the back of his house.
However, the fish was still in place, for a long time he thinks, “Who cooks those meals”, but because his is very hungry, he ate those meals. But this incident continued to occur again repeatedly, every time he came home for lunch, the meals are prepared on the table. Then one day this young man made a strategy to find out who cooks those meals, the next day he then began to commence his strategy, he then hide around the trees close to his house. He was waiting for a long time, but the smoke in his kitchen still has not been seen, and when he then intended to return home, he began to see the smoke in the kitchen.
"Hey woman, who are you, and where are you came from?” the woman began to drop tears, and then the young man saw his fish was no longer in the pond. He asked the woman, “hey woman, where is the fish in that pond?” the Woman cried intensely, but this young man continued to ask and finally the woman answers, “I was the fish that was caught by you”. The young man then startled, but because he felt that he had hurt the feelings this woman, then he said, “Hey woman, did you want to become my wife??” the Woman then startled, he stay quiet, then the young man said “Why are you silent??” Then the woman said, “I wanted to become your wife. But with one condition.” ”What is the condition?” the young man quickly asked, the woman then said, “In the future if our child was born and grew, never even once you said that he/she was anakni Dekke (child of a fish) ”. The young man then agreed to that condition and swore he will never say it.
Then they were married and granted a child. When the child was 6 years old, this child turn to be very naughty. Then one day the mother told her child to deliver meals to his father field, the child then went to deliver rice to his father. But in the middle of the trip, this child was felt hungry, then the child opened food package for his father, and ate the food. After finished eating, the child then wrapped it back and continued the trip to his father's field. On arrival the child gave the food package to the father, the father was very happy, the father then sat and immediately opened the food package that was sent by his wife to be carried by his child. But he was very startled when he opened the package there is only bones remained. The father then asked his child “Hay my child, why there are only bones left in this package??” And the child answers,” In my trip I felt hungry, so I ate the food.” Listened to that the father was very angry, he then slap his child and said, "Botul maho anakni dekke (Why you child of a fish),". The child is then ran home crying and ask to his mother “Mak, Olo do na in dokkon amangi, botul do au anakni dekke? (Mother, is it true what father said, that I am a child from a fish?) ” Heard his child's words his mother was startled. While dropping tears and saying in her heart, “My husband has violated his swore, and now I must return to my place.” Then the sky was suddenly become dark followed with lightning, thunder, storm, and rain. The child and the mother disappeared, from their footprint emerged a spring that flowed water as swiftly as possible. Until this area was turned into a lake, that was named as “Tuba Lake” the lake without mercy, but because of the bataks was difficult to say “Tuba”, then this lake was mentioned as
TOBA LAKE.
According to the local Citizen, the mother return as a huge fish (the lake guardian), and until today no one is able to measure the depth of this lake. Many tourists that tried to dive into the lake but never return. The lake depth in the book is only estimation not as a fact.
According to the local Citizen, the mother return as a huge fish (the lake guardian), and until today no one is able to measure the depth of this lake. Many tourists that tried to dive into the lake but never return. The lake depth in the book is only estimation not as a fact.
The paradise land from Indonesia
this is the place who u can visit in Bali Island
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