new places to explore in 2017

A New Year means new places to explore. With the rise of infrastructure development and government efforts to promote local tourism, travelers now have more opportunities to visit every corner of Indonesia.

Banyuwangi

Banyuwangi regency in East Java is home to the Ijen Volcano complex,which is known for its blue fire and turquoise green sulfur lake.Since Jakarta - Banyuwangi direct flights are scheduled to begin soon,this year is the perfect time for a visit to the regency.

Lasem

Kompas.com recently reported that the goverment had registered Lasem's 241 chinese architecture houses to the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation.Situated in Rembang regency,Central Java .The town is only 136 kilometers away from the province's capital Semarang,which makes it ideal for a weekend getaway.

Anambas Island

The Anambas Island is a small archipelago located in Riau Island province.Having been declared a special economic zone (KEK),the islands are currently undergoing infrastructure development which includes the deleopment of Letung Island Airport.Moreover,a new eco - friendly resort is set to be opened in Bawah Island,a part of Anambas Islands,sometime  after the second quarter this year,adding one more reason to put Anambas Islands on your bucket list.

Aceh

During the 2016 World Halal Tourism Awards,Aceh was named winner of World's Best Airport for Halal Travelers and World's Best Halal Cultural Destination,which is why food enthusiasts should include Aceh on their bucket list.Tha province is home to a wide array of delectable dishes including Ayam Tangkap ( Acehnese fried chicken ) ,Ayam Pramugari (Stewardess Chicken ),Mie Aceh ( Acehnese Fried Noodle ) and the lesser known Sie Reuboh ( A beef dish consumed by Acehene Heroes and Heroines during the war against the Dutch ).

Central Sulawesi

Bada Valley, Togean Island and Matantimali are three areas in Central Sulawesi that have been included in the 10 prioritized destinations list.In conjunction with the plan the goverment is currenctly building up infrastructure in these destinations,such as roads and accommodations.