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The Majapahit dynasty, based in around East Java, began the foundation of an empire that was to dominate the entire Indonesian archipelago, the Malay Peninsula and part of the Philippines, also esrablishing profitable trade relations with China, Cambodia, Siam, Burma and Vietnam.

Mar 23rd, 2009 | Filed under Destinations

Dieng Plateau located on Wonosobo, Central Java, Indonesia, situated around 2000 m above sea level and 100 km from Borobudur or northwest of Yogyakarta. The name “Dieng” means “abode of the gods.” There the visitor can find restarted temples build around year 800, colorful lakes and steaming ones. On the road we will see how [...]

Mar 23rd, 2009 | Filed under Destinations

Borobudur is a ninth-century Mahayana Buddhist monument in Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia It,s the most famous of Indonesia’s huge Buddhist pyramid measuring about 123 x 123 meters.. This is a Buddhism’s largest shrine in Indonesia, built in the 9th century.

Mar 23rd, 2009 | Filed under Destinations

When Merapi is active and the fog does not cover it, you will be able to see lowing magma pouring out of the mountain directing to the upper reaches of Krasak iver. The bright red color of magma will look so bright in contrast with the dark ky. Last January 2006, tens of tourists enjoyed [...]

Mar 23rd, 2009 | Filed under Destinations

Mount Merapi (Gunung Merapi, 2911m) Approximately 30 kilometre, on the side North the Yogyakarta city. The crater of the volcano is a sandy plateau of about four hectares with several smaller craters, which are still active.

Mar 23rd, 2009 | Filed under Destinations