Must-see attractions in Indonesia

Llong Angen

Aceh

This rocky beach on the western side of Pulau Weh is ideally located for sunset viewing.

Pantai Batauga

Sulawesi

This pebbly beach, 21km southwest of Bau Bau, is a favourite of locals for swimming.

Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center

Nusa Dua

Large free-standing convention and meeting complex in the centre of Nusa Dua.

Kerobokan Jail

Kerobokan

The notorious Kerobokan jail is home to prisoners both infamous and unknown.

Pantai Kurenai

North Sulawesi

A sandy beach 10km south of town blissfully devoid of hawkers and warung.

Vihara Bodhisatva Karaniya Metta

Pontianak

West Kalimantan’s oldest Buddhist temple (1673) is a sensory feast.

Pantai Pering

East Bali

This beach has burnt-umber-hued sand and a small snack shack.

Singapadu Banyan Tree

Ubud Region

This huge banyan tree is Singapadu's major landmark.

Trikora Monument

Pulau Ambon

A 1962 monument to the 'liberation' of West Papua.

Kebun Raya Main Entrance

West Java

Main entrance to the Kebun Raya botanical gardens.

Entrance

West Java

West entrance to Kebun Raya botanical gardens.

Entrance

West Java

East entrance to Kebun Raya botanical gardens.

Pantai Siyut

East Bali

A mere 300m off the road, and often deserted.

Tugu Perjuangan

North Sumatra

Prominent central landmark in Berastagi.

Kampung Waitabar

Sumba

It’s only a short stroll from most hotels to Prai Klembung and then up the hill that juts from the centre of town to Tarung and Waitabar. Kampung Waitabar…

Gunung Rinjani National Park

Lombok

The official website for the park has good info and maps, and a useful section on reported scams by dodgy hiking operators.