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In previous posts about the Tourist Destinations in Indonesia (Part I), and this time we will be posting about the Tourist Destinations in Indonesia (Part II) which will explain to you about some of the national parks in Indonesia.

Wakatobi National Park

Wakatobi is a district in Southeast Sulawesi whose name is an acronym of the four islands, namely Wangi Wangi, Kaledupa, Tomia and Binongko. Can be reached in around 45 minutes from the city of Kendari by plane, Wakatobi has a wealth of amazing sea. White sand, crystal clear sea water, historic sites, and traditional culture also adds to the wealth of Wakatobi.

Wakatobi National Park covering an area of 1.4 million hectares surrounded by small coral islands with a coastline of 600 km. Maximum sea depth of 1,044 meters. Recorded at least 942 species of fish inhabit the sea, including ornamental fish such as Argus spots, napoleon, pogo-pogo, red fish, and takhasang, as well as 750 species of coral. The number is very fantastic, approaching the total number of coral species in the world that is 850 pieces. In addition, there are three turtles who often stop in the islands around this national park, the hawksbill turtle, loggerhead sea turtle and olive ridley turtles.
The indigenous people there is a Bajau tribe or Bajo. They are known as the tribe is able to navigate the vast sea with boats and has a remarkable ability to catch fish in the sea.

Underwater panorama would also make Wakatobi natural surroundings as paradise for divers dive all over the world. In addition, fans of snorkeling, underwater photography, as well as the scientists were very excited to visit this place.

Rinjani Mountain National Park

Based in Lombok, precisely in North Lombok regency, Rinjani Mountain National Park is one of the most popular tourist places in Indonesia which opened in 1997. Territory covers an area of 41,330 acres with incredible mountain panoramas. Rinjani mountain itself is the 3rd highest mountain in Indonesia, which is often used as a place to test your nerve and stamina mountaineers.

In this national park there are several protected animals, including deer, raccoons, and monkeys. Rinjani slope and a forest filled with waterfalls.
For the Sasak and Balinese society, this volcano is a sacred place, where in the middle there is a crater lake Segara Anak who regularly visited by pilgrims. Uniquely, this lake emerged from the new volcano, the New mountain.

Besides enjoying the panoramic mountain, tourists can also enjoy the following objects:

• Lake Segara Anak the blue water like sea water 
• Milk Cave, Cave Umbrella, and the famous Bead Cave 
• Hot spring Pangkereman Jembangan which is believed to cure various diseases 
• Edelweiss flowers, perennial flowers that grow there

Halimun Mountain National Park

This is one of the national parks are quite popular in West Java, Indonesia, which was inaugurated in 2003. As the name implies, Hazy, which means mist, fog enveloped the national park constantly. Covering an area of 113 357 hectares, Mist Mountain National Park - Salak offers views of the mountains to the two highest peak is Mount Hazy and Salak mountain.

Such as national parks national-parks other, in GHSNP there are also several endangered species, such as the Javan hawk-eagle, Javan gibbon, Javan leopard, Javan, and others. It also recorded more than 115 rivers and streams that disgorge at this park. Waterfalls, suspension bridges, ancient tombs are some of the other objects that can be enjoyed here.
One of the uniqueness of the region GHSNP is a wet area. This is because high rainfall there throughout the year, with the dry season is less than 3 months. Lowest temperature reached about 19 ° C.

GHSNP region also are home to several indigenous groups, including Banten Baduy and Kasepuhan.
Ujung Kulon National Park
In the westernmost part of the island of Java, there are Ujung Kulon National Park, famous for Krakatoa and rhino conservation. With an area of approximately 120,000 hectares, this national park is a world heritage site recognized by UNESCO since 1992.

Ujung Kulon itself was once an agricultural area, but was destroyed by the eruption of Krakatoa in 1883. Thereafter the region turned into a forest. There are three ecosystems in this region, are marine, marsh, and land.
Natural wealth in this national park covers 240 species of birds, 33 species of coral, and a number of species of mammals, primates, reptiles, amphibians, and insects. As for the rhino itself, carrying at least 60 rhinos are protected until now.

Another tourist attraction that can be enjoyed in Ujung Kulon National Park is the rivers with strong current (rapids), waterfalls, white sand beaches, hot springs, marine parks, and heritage sites Ganesha. There is also a cave Biosciences Sirah is considered sacred and is often visited by pilgrims.