Cities in Indonesia
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Jakarta, Yogyakarta, Bandung and the ones worth the detour
Here is the list of 7 Cities in Indonesia
1. Bali
Known For : Tanah Lot Uluwatu Bali Swing
Indonesia’s most famous island, Bali is the best place for any tourist who needs a week of absolute relaxation, fragrant cuisine, scenic beauty and a galore of culture and tradition. With its elaborate temples, endless coastline, scenic coral reefs, waterfalls and retreats, Bali is indeed, a place of leisure and idyll, and simultaneously, a place for the adventurous and the explorers.
Best Time: April to October
2. Jakarta
Known For : National Monument of Indonesia (MONAS) Kota Tua Merdeka Square
The capital city of Indonesia, Jakarta is its cultural, economic and political centre. Established in the 14th century, it has a rich, varied history, and is a city of exciting metamorphosis- with its bustling traffic, its strong affiliations to its own historical roots, and a hub of development in Indonesia.
Best Time: May - September
3. Surabaya
Known For : House of Sampoerna Suroboyo Carnival Park Monumen Kapal Selam
Known fondly as 'The City of Heroes' for the pivotal role that the city played in the Indonesian freedom struggle, Surabaya is one of Indonesia's most enigmatic cities. The country's second-largest urban settlement, Surabaya today reflects the influences of its many occupants.
Best Time: May to September.
4. Medan
Known For : Lake Toba Tjong A Fie Mansion Mesjid Raya Mosque
The fourth largest city in Indonesia, Medan is one of the most diverse areas in the country, with people from almost all kinds of Asian ethnicities, including Chinese, Javanese, different Indonesian tribes, Southern Indians, and Northern Indians. This diversity has led to a vibrant culture, making Medan worth visiting for any tourist wishing to explore Indonesia.
Best Time: May to September
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5. Makassar
Known For : Fort Rotterdam Losari Beach Malino
A bustling port, Makassar is the largest city in East Indonesia. Its cosmopolitan nature and urban attractions make it a city worth visiting in Indonesia. It is relatively more modern, as a city, but also has traces of Dutch architecture in a few places, with Fort Rotterdam standing as one of the remaining bastions of colonial architecture. The walkway along Losari Beach is one of the most popular attractions in the city.
Best Time: June to September
6. Bandung
Known For : Kawah Putih Tangkuban Perahu Situ Patenggang Lake
A city of contrasts, Bandung is one of Indonesia's most significant and most rapidly developing cities. located at a distance of 150 kms from Jakarta. Characterized by rippling rice fields, volcanic mountains, and a distinctly European feel, Bandung was dubbed the "Paris of Java" by the Dutch colonialists.
Best Time: June to September
7. Batam
Known For : Barelang Bridge Nagoya Hill Shopping Mall Water Sports in Batam
Located just off the eastern coast of Sumatra, nuzzled up against the Singaporean coast, Batam is one of the most islands in the Riau Archipelago, and also one of the most modernised areas in Indonesia. Its proximity to Singapore also makes it one of the most visited weekend getaway destinations for residents from the island nation that are looking for a retreat, and some fresh ocean air.
Best Time: May to September.
Which cities you pick shapes an Indonesian trip more than in most countries. Islands of Indonesia covers the geography, and temples in Indonesia the historic sites near each.
This post was published by Joysurjya Hagjer
