Green Canyon In Indonesia

Beautiful of nature of Green Canyon

This tourist place called Green Canyon whose name is taken from the name of the famous tourist spots Grand Canyon in Colorado, USA. Green Canyon Indonesia is located in the village of Kertayasa, is still in the district of Ciamis in West Java province.

Green Canyon has a charm of its own natural uniqueness, with its clear water the greenery of rivers and abundant green moss on the side of the ridge. By locals, Green Canyon known as Cukang Taneuh. This is because over the cliff edge of the river there is a land bridge with a width of 3 meters. Typically used by local farmers to go to their gardens.

To achieve this Green Canyon, you can travel through air or ground transportation to the city of Bandung. Then you use the mini bus to get to the terminal Cijulang, then a motorcycle, taxi or rent a car to get to the village Kertayasa.

To surround the river along the Green Canyon, which provided transportation wooden boat also called Ketinting by the local community. Only by Rp.75.000 / person, you will receive a queue number and invited to tour along the river by existing guides.

Ketinting, transportation wooden boat

There are so many activities that you and your family can enjoy while in Green Canyon. Among others swimming in the river where the water is very clear, take a walk down the cave contained natural rocks dripping, try rock climbing attraction, try body rafting or take photographs of the natural surroundings for those who love the art of photography. Or if you like the challenge, you can try to jump into the river from a rock elevation of 5 meters above it.

Body rafting in Green Canyon

clear water the greenery of rivers.

jump into the river from a rock elevation of 5 meters above it

Around the Green Canyon area, precisely in the parking area entrance there are places that sell a variety of different Indonesian food such as meatballs, chicken porridge, seafood and others as well as especially indonesian Sunda food.

Indonesian food

Because Green Canyon is one of the natural attractions which include rivers, rocks and dirt roads so make sure you wear comfortable footwear and not slippery. Maybe wear flip mountain could be one option.

Try also to bring a special waterproof bag to protect your personal belongings such as mobile phones, cameras and others.

Green Canyon cave

Staklactite and Stalagmite

And especially do not forget to bring a change of clothes, because the Green Canyon is a tourist spot that interacts with water. This can be useful to always keep your condition to be comfortable while enjoying the natural beauty of Green Canyon.

Water falling from the cliffs on the side of Green Canyon

And remember always to not throw litter from food wrappers and drinks you consume, try to provide special trash in your bag. So the beauty, cleanliness and the clarity of nature Green Canyon can we keep together.

Ubud Monkey Forest In Bali

Mandala Wenara Wana Object Tourism

Mandala Wenara Wana attraction can be called by the name Ubud Monkey Forest. This attraction is managed by a foundation called Wenara Wana. Therefore, do not be surprised if the other names from this attraction is Mandala Wenara Wana.

Ubud Monkey Forest

trees in the exotic tropical rain forest

Wenara Wana Foundation manages the place with the aim to preserve the integrity and sanctity of holy sites in it and promote this place as a sacred site as one tourist destination for visitors in Bali.

Known as a sacred and holy place because in the Ubud Monkey Forest neighborhood there are three temples, it is Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal and Pura Beji that has a structure of three Mandala. Inside the Pura there are pool of baths and temples are often used in the cremation ceremony and has three courtyard temple called The Holy Bathing Temple. And Pura Prajapati is located in the area next to the forest is an area of the cemetery.

Pura Dalem Agung Padangtegal

Pura Prajapati, cremation temple in Ubud Monkey Forest

Two statues of Rangda guards of Pura Prajapati

Pura Beji, sacred pool of bath

Ubud Monkey Forest is also known as Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary

Ubud Monkey Forest is covers about 27 hectares and has 115 species of trees. Located in the village of Ubud, Gianyar Bali and is approximately 30 km from Denpasar.

This forest is a nature preserve that is purified because there are several temples in it, other than that one of these forest dwellers is one of the animals that are considered sacred by the local community in addition to cow, geese, and so on.

Sacred monkey for Hindu Community in Bali

The animal is one of the long-tailed macaques with the Latin name Macacas fascicularis. These monkeys are considered sacred animals, because of the Hindu community in Bali strongly believes the real story about the legendary Hindu epic "Ramayana" that describes a troop of monkeys who helped "Sri Rama". The Hindu community in Bali is believed that a troop of monkeys is an incarnation of God.

long-tailed macaques with the Latin name Macacas fascicularis

Because of this belief, the Hindu community in Bali very much appreciate and maintain the balance of nature in the presence of forests and animal habitats in it. Until now the existence of the monkey forest in Bali is very respected by the Hindu community.

Enjoying the unique and exotic Ubud Monkey Forest

Upon entering the attraction of this Ubud Monkey Forest, will feel the coolness of the shade of green trees. Here will feel the sanctity of the place in which there are several temples, as well as the behavior pattern of the monkeys are an interesting form of entertainment for tourists who visit.

When you enter this attraction, you will be charged Rp.40.000.- for adults, Rp30.000.- for children ages 3-12 years, as well as free car parking for Ubud Monkey Forest visitors. At the entrance, you will see some of the traders who sell bananas that you can buy to feed monkeys. The opening hours of the tourist attractions monkey forest in Ubud from 08:00 to 18:00 Bali time.

There a lot of beauty attraction in Ubud Monkey Forest 

The best time to visit to Ubud Monkey Forest is at 14:00 O'clock. Because most of the monkey are satisfied because getting food from previous visitors. This makes the aggressive nature of monkeys was slightly reduced. In Ubud Monkey Forest, there are so many officers who supervise the behavior of monkey for the convenience and safety of visitors.

There are some tips for visitors should do when visiting tourist attractions Ubud Monkey Forest :

1. Put valuables in the bag, such as earrings, scarves, sunglasses or mobile phone.

2. If you want to take a pictures, always hold the camera tightly. These items will attract interest from monkey to take.

3. Walk down the street that has been provided, do not walk past an area of road that has been provided. This will make aggressive monkeys, because monkeys think you enter their area.

4. Do not hit or hurt the monkeys, it will make the other monkeys will attack you.

This sacred monkey mother is really love her child.

Enjoy the beauty nature of rain forest at Ubud village in Bali

Attractions Ubud Monkey Forest is not only easily accessible but can be used as a means for visitors to introduce the beauty of nature and the behaviour of the monkeys to children. Welcome to visit and enjoy the beauty of the Monkey Forest.

Kuta Beach, the most precious place in BALI

BALI is Dewata Island or Island of Thousand Temples

The island of Bali is one of the best tourist destinations in the world, a lot of tourists around the world choose Bali to be one of the places to be visited. Especially the island of Bali saving a lot of beautiful nature and beaches.

Beautiful white sand beach at Kuta

The island of Bali is one of the provinces in Indonesia and has Denpasar town as the capital of this island . Mostly the regilion of population of Bali society is Hindu. Bali save endless beauty and arguably Bali is one of Indonesia tourist icon. Bali is not only known as a tourist destination but it has another name, namely is Dewata Island and Island of Thousand Temples.

Because the majority of Balinese are Hindu religion, and they believe that there is a spiritual presence that has supernatural powers who are the guardians and protectors of the island. And spiritual presence is believed that the gods.

One symbol of temples or Pura, Island of  Thousand Temples

Therefore, in various places on the island we can find that in the offerings or Sesaji dedicated to the gods. So that the background of the island of Bali as the Dewata island.

The carrier of offerings or Sesaji to the gods

Bali is called the "Island of Thousand Temples", since bali ceremonies or Rahinan held almost every day. Starting from a simple ceremony up with great ceremony Hindu religion. Hindu religious ceremony called a major religious ceremony in which the entire community of Bali implement such as : Galungan, Kuningan, Nyepi, the Hindu community and other big days.

One of ceremonial Hindu society

Pray to the gods in temple

One of ceremonial Hindu society at Kuta beach

Tourist Attractions in Bali

About tourist attractions with the natural beauty of the beach, Bali is famous for one of the beaches have beautiful white sand beaches, the beach of Kuta. Kuta Beach is located in the district of North Kuta. Badung regency, precisely in the southern coastal area and is 12 km from Denpasar.

blend colors of the sky and the beautiful white sand beach of Kuta

Sunset at Kuta beach

Kuta Beach is a beach favorite number one most visited by tourists, it is not excessive because the Kuta beach presenting the natural scenic beauty of the beach, especially at sunset. With the waves are quite large, Kuta beach also become an idol for surfers both for beginners or surfers who have advanced surfing.

Personal surfing enjoying surf at Kuta beach

Challenging wave for surfer at Kuta beach

Kuta beach surfers also spoil the places that provide rented surfboard in accordance with its requirements and surfing activities of interest for the tourists who wish to learn to surf.

Special attentions the government of Bali

Kuta Beach is recommended for the tourists visiting Bali as a place to stay. Because at Kuta Beach, Bali government give special attention to build the supporting tourism facilities such as hotels, restaurants, cafes, discos, recreational parks, art markets, shopping malls, and many others.

Shopping mall at Kuta

Another shopping mall

From Kuta beach, most of the tourist attraction in Bali can be easily accessed from here. Kuta beach has become an international city with the most complete tourism facilities. Due to the tourism of Kuta itself become a mainstay as the highest revenue contributor to the Province of Bali.

art market

Unique item of souvenir at Bali

So if you want a vacation to Bali, your holiday trip is not feel complete without enjoying the sensation of the beauty of the sunset at Kuta beach. And try to surf the waves were very challenging for those of you who like surfing.

Beautiful sunset at Kuta beach, unforgetable holiday for you

Versailles Palace or Chateau de Versailles, beautiful palace in the world

Beautiful Chateau de-Versailles

A visit to France is not complete if we do not enter the palace of Versailles, which is the widest and most beautiful palaces in the world that also including as a UNESCO world heritage site. The Palace of Versailles is located at Place d'Armes-78000 Versailles, France. Try to visit the palace during the high season which is about the date of April 1 to October 31 and November 1 to March 31 for its low season.

Here I will share the article about the history as well as the rooms in the palace can be your guide to visit and have a wonderful day in it.

The Versailles Palace or also called the Chateau de-Versailles, a palace official residence of the French kings from 1682 until 1790. The Palace of Versailles has also been included in the list of UNESCO world heritage site since 1979. Built by Louis XIII in 1624 as a haven in the form of rural cottage in the center of Versailles, when he back from the hunt of the forest. Then expanded by Louis XIV in the beginning of 1669, to build a fairy tale surrounding garden as a secret refuge when he was madly in a beautiful romance with Louise de la Valliere.

A palace with the classic architecture of the French Baroque style fitted with the widest and most beautiful parks in the world and became the model of many other palaces in Europe, he is the architect Jules Hardouin Mansart as the main king architect that have interesting plans to expand and beautify the palace more than a fairytale castle in the Thousand and One Nights.

Abandoned terraces of the palace was removed to make way for the magnificent Hall is surrounded by mirrors tall and beautiful is called the Hall of Mirrors or Galarie de Glaces. This is where the radiated power of the king and the fate of Europe was decided more than a century ago. In 1682, Louis XIV chose Versailles as the permanent residence of the king of the with baroque style, palace of Versailles became known to the world as a symbol of civilization and pleasure.

At the time of the French revolution, the palace of Versailles crash and the Tuileries in Paris became the royal residence as well as most of the furniture the palace auctioned between 1793-1795 years after King Louis XVI and his wife Marie Antoinette was captured and beheaded in 1793 in the square Place de la Concorde. Only after post-revolution, the palace of Versailles undergo restoration to restore its condition and the newly completed in 1980. Furthermore, the palace of Versailles set out under the supervision of the republic in the set into a national museum Bastille.

The main building of the palace of Versailles has rooms with a total space in 2300 room as a visitor that can be entered, and is the biggest attraction in this palace are the rooms that are in the Grand Apartments of the King and Queen, Hall of Mirrors, the Chapel of Versailles, Gallery of Battles, Apartments of Mesdames, Palace History gallery and also some other exhibitions.

Mesdames Apartment entrance

Galery of Battles

Palace history gallery

Grand Apartments of the King ( Grand Appartment du Roi )
It has 7 rooms, each of which is dedicated to planets and stars by association with the Roman gods and goddesses. and already experienced changes since the reign of Louis XIV and Louis XV. And three out of the room changed to build The Hall of Mirrors.

Grand Apartments of the Queen ( Grand Appartment de la Reine )
Similarly, the Grand Apartments of the King, Grand Appartment de la Reine also has a preliminary design similar and have the same 7 room that is: Chapel, Salle de gardes, Antichambre, Chambre, Grand cabinet, Oratory and Petit cabinet. And has been the residence 3 queen of France. namely Marie-Therese d'Autriche ( wife of Louis XIV ), Marie Leczinska ( wife of Louis XV ) and Marie Antoinette ( wife of Louis XVI ). In addition to 2 grand apartments above, there are three private apartments the other kings and queens who only opened for a group tour which Appartment du Roi, Le petit appartment du Roi, and Le petit appartment de la Reine.

The Chamber of Grand Appartment de la Reine

Salle de gardes of Grand Appartment de la Reine

Antichambre of Appartment de la Reine

Grand cabinet of Appartment de la Reine

Petit cabinet of Appartment de la Reine

The Hall of Mirrors
Hall of mirrors or Galerie des Glaces is a large hall with beautiful wall mirror and can reflect shadow of a row of windows in front of as many as 17 pieces of mirror. Mirror hall is also equipped with furniture, beautiful furniture found in the palace of Versailles and is the venue for important events kingdom. One of them became a signing of the Treaty of Versailles.

Chapel of Versailles
Built in 1689 by the king Louis XIV. This chapel is a church that has a combination of gothic and baroque architectural style. dominated with white and golden yellow color marble floor. Some parts of this chapel-like medieval cathedral.

Royal Opera
This room is used as a dance hall when the wedding grandson Louis XV, Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Built in 1770 with the dominant color of gold, pink and green in most of this room. And it is still used for concerts and performances opera and able to accommodate up to 700 spectators.

Grand Trianon and Petit Trianon
The other is a small palace and is located in the garden area. Grand trianon built on the orders of king Louis XIV and the Petit Trianon at the behest king Louis XV. Two palace was built as a private home as a place to take a break from the activity of the king's palace formality.

Grand Trianon

The furniture inside Grand Trianon

Petit Trianon

The furniture inside Petit Trianon

Garden of Versailles
Is the largest park in the world with an area of 100 hectares. This park was made in the 17th century by an expert landscapes gardener Andre Le Notre, with dominance streets gardens, lawns and trees are designed to form geometric patterns and includes an orangery buildings, several ponds, fountains and also canal. And lastly Marie Antoinette Estate in which there are buildings that can be visited on tour.

Garden of Versailles Palace

Fountain at garden of Versailles

Grand canal boat for rent at garden of Versailles

Marie Antoinette home

Tickets for admission to the palace of Versailles can be found here online ticket booking official palace of Versailles or use Paris Sightseeing Pass.

Enjoy your tour on Versailles Palace :D