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Tourist destination that is best suited for the beginner backpacker is one area in Central Java, namely Jogjakarta.
Because in addition to many diverse cultures that exist in Jogjakarta, there are many beautiful natural scenery, as well as the cost of living in accordance with the finances of the backpacker.
Only in the city where one can eat only with money Rp. 4000.Then the cost of accommodation and tickets for tourist destinations in Jogjakarta is relatively inexpensive and ideal for the backpacker.
Andong, Jogjakarta
You are interested in vacationing in Jogjakarta?
Here I give tips for the holiday in Jogjakarta.
1. Study the direction of the wind in Jogjakarta.
Because local residents Jogjakarta happy using cardinal directions as a guide. Population Jogja ordinary wear and Mount Merapi Parangtirits benchmark to refer to North and South. While the eastern and western boundaries are the Solo and Godean and Purworejo.
To be safe, you should prepare yourself with a map. Only with Rp 10,000 you can buy a general map at the edge of this road, you will be assisted for an adventure exploring the city of Yogyakarta.
2. Sosrowijayan, Port Backpacker
Sosrowijayan a street in a small street in the area of Malioboro, about 200 meters from Monument station. This area is known as a tourist villages, hostels are so many widely available at very affordable price. For local tourist set for per person per night is Rp. 20,000. Accommodation in this area has always been a favorite among tourists with low prices and a very strategic region.
3. Shopping in Jalan Malioboro Using Java Language
If you’re one buyer, you can not miss beberbelanja calendar on Malioboro street, craft center in Jogja Java. Along this road near Fort Vrederburg, contact the Delman/ Andong noisy, tractor tricycles to memories Jogja merchants. The price offered is reasonably priced. However, his name will have the art of shopping that will be used.
Art in the Art Negotiation fun shopping. For the price you want, try to tease with dealers using the Java language if you ask the price of the item as “Niki pinten ma’am, sir?” Now, using the local language, interaction with the traders will be more comfortable because he thinks you to a local or at least the immigrants who respect the local population.
Cultural approach is very powerful factor in trading activity, especially if accompanied by a native of Jogja. If so, leads directly to the natives as the natives do not know the standard price in Yogyakarta.
4. Bargain 1 / 3 of the Price
Always related to trade, try menarwar third of the original price.This is a regular buyer Standard Offer Malioboro. In short, most traders have to price their goods up to increase three-fold.Therefore, bargain it intelligently.
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Rhinocheros At Ujung Kulon National Park, Indonesia
They want to feel the vibration of natural forest setting with a variety of plants and animals in it? Or do you want to enjoy the beauty of the water with waves and captivating panoramic beach? Just to Ujung Kulon National Park, Pandeglang, Banten come.
Reaching this point is not difficult. Tourists can choose a route from Jakarta Jakarta-Serang Labuan as much as 120 km to travel 4-5 hours. Can Cilegon-Jakarta route Labuan as much as 140 km long trip with 5-6 hours. However, if you’re tired and want to use public transport, it does not matter because the two routes served by public transport buses and mini buses.
If you go to Ujung Kulon National Park (TNUK) by speed boat with a capacity of about eight people, the visitors can go from Carita.Fast Boot price of Rp 3.5 million per day. Another way to speed motorboat carrying capacity of about 25 people from wells or Tamanjaya. Low price, ie U.S. $ 1,800,000 per vessel per day.
Transport option is selected, now living preparation to enjoy the park. Travelers enjoy the beauty of the sea and islands and surrounding waters.
Visitors meet to surf the waves, the waves on the island of Panaitan Gulf. The beauty of coral reefs in parks and on islands in Peucang Handeuleum to be enjoyed.
Visitors interested in diving can occur in the waters around the islands north and east of the island Peucang Panaitan. Someone to relax in a canoe? Slender activity Cigenter paddle along the river, the river and Cikabeumbeum Pamanggangan done.
For the record, without time visitor to the forest of Ujung Kulon peninsula and the region is the habitat of rare species of rhinoceros. Make sure that the visit does not coincide with the schedule of rhinoceros mating. Schedule and route these requests must be confirmed in Labuan as the first National Park Authority. In addition, because the location of the park through the waters of the Sunda Strait and Indian Ocean around the weather should be directed to safety. Do not force the bad weather and high waves.
Charm Forest
The scene on the field no less interesting. Talk about the forest, there is a difference between the forest on the island and the peninsula of Ujung Kulon Peucang. Peucang primary forest on this island can be found throughout the peninsula was the secondary forest.
Primary forest is characterized by a relatively clean forest soil of low bushes, as the plants are not capable of photosynthesis.Meanwhile, secondary forest, forest floor filled with shrubs.secondary forest in Ujung Kulon Peninsula is the result of a succession of natural pascameletusnya Mount Krakatoa in 1883.Various types of trees decorate the forest of Ujung Kulon is a lowland tropical rain forest.
On entering the woods near Bath Depot is a block in the national park Kiara strangler tree (Ficus sp) diameter braided look, embrace its roots more than ten adults. Name Kiara strangler, because the tree was originally attached to the host tree. But gradually, while sucking the nutrients from the body’s main tree, the root Kiara was creeping up to suck nutrients from the soil. Host trees strangled, while a further increase in Kiara. Preview survive the competition in the wilderness.
Various wild animals are often found in national parks. Shooting a snake with a triangular head, a sign of venomous snakes, we have introduced the rhinos after the team party identification in 2010 met in the forest of Ujung Kulon in mid-June.
Not to mention the birds of different species. It is estimated there are 250 species of bird habitats in national parks, so the location is an ideal place for bird watching hobby. forgot During a visit to this park, you do not bring your binoculars.