The Emerald Of The Equator – 34 Indonesian Provinces In 34 Magnificent Pictures

The world’s largest archipelago offers a rich mix of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and biodiversity. Despite this, most foreign tourists visiting South East Asia often overlook Indonesia as a holiday destination (other than Bali).

With its charm fully intact and unspoiled from over-tourism, Indonesia is the region’s best-kept secret. A picture says 1000 words, right? Well, here’s a 34,000-word essay.

Aceh: Saman Dance

Bali: Ubud

Bangka-Belitung Islands: Bird Island

Banten: Ujung Kulon National Park

Bengkulu: Bukit Daun’s Rafflesia Arnoldi

Central Java: Borobudur Temple

Central Kalimantan: Tanjung Puting

Central Sulawesi: Saluopa Waterfall

East Java: Mount Bromo

East Kalimantan: Labuan Cermin

East Nusa Tenggara: Kelimutu Lakes

Gorontalo: Limboto Lake

Jakarta: Central Business District

Jambi: Muara Jambi Temple

Lampung: Mount Krakatau

Maluku: Lelisa Beach

North Kalimantan: Kayan Mentarang

North Maluku: Bula Beach

North Sulawesi: Bunaken Marine Park

North Sumatra: Lake Toba

Papua: Jayawijaya Mountains

Riau: An-Nur Great Mosque

Riau Islands: Tanjung Senubing

South Kalimantan: Floating Market

South Sulawesi: Tana Toraja

South Sumatra: Ampera Bridge

Southeast Sulawesi: Wakatobi

West Java: White Crater

West Kalimantan: Dayak Dance

West Nusa Tenggara: Mount Rinjani

West Papua: Raja Ampat Islands

West Sulawesi: Masjid Agung Mamuju

West Sumatra: Rumah Gadang

Yogyakarta: Prambanan Temple Compounds

What are your favourite places in Indonesia? Where in Indonesia would you like to visit if given the chance

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