unforgettable natural beauty

Perhaps many forget that Indonesia is an archipelagic country that has a myriad of "paradise" nature that is rarely explored. No need all the way to Phi Phi Island or Koh Lipe in Thailand, because Indonesia also has an equally beautiful destination.

Eastern Indonesia is a tourist area that is still not much touched. Not only Raja Ampat in Papua, the archipelago in Maluku also has a lot of beaches that you can try. Here we present some hidden paradises in Eastern Indonesia that might inspire your heart to travel there.

Beach Ngurfatur, Maluku

At a glance, you might think this beach is like the beaches of Maldives. But actually Indonesia has a blessing of nature as beautiful. Located in Southeast Maluku District, this beach has an embossed sand that extends up to 2 kilometers to the sea. With calm water, you can relax and enjoy the smooth sand of Ngurfatur beach. If it comes at the right time, you will be able to see the flock of pelicans who are migrating and stop by on the island.

Jaya Wijaya

For mountain climbers, Jaya Wijaya must be one of the peaks that go into the wishlist that must be conquered. Considered one of the hardest climbs in the world, Jaya Wijaya never loses its charm. You do not have to go all the way to Sapporo, Japan if you want to see snow, because the peak of Jaya Wijaya is covered by snow as high as 24.8 meters. The only snow that exist in tropical countries like Indonesia. Indeed to enjoy this snow you have to climb that should be accompanied by professional climbers. But it is worth trying if you are ready to reach the dream conquer this mountain.

Labuan Bajo

Destinations that are in East Nusa Tenggara this must be familiar in the ears. Labuan Bajo also has a wealth of natural worth to be explored. Labuan Bajo was once a small town in East Nusa Tenggara Province which is now beginning to grow and famous to foreign countries. Since Komodo was crowned as the 7 Newest Wonders of the World, Labuan Bajo began to get crowded with foreign and domestic tourists.

Bunaken National Park

As one of the diving paradises in the world, Bunaken has its own charms by offering views of life under the sea. As far as the eye can see from the city of Manado, Bunaken Marine Park is easy to see because the Old Manado Mountain can be seen from a distance. Here you can enjoy snorkeling and diving and see the beautiful marine life.

Traveling to eastern Indonesia is sometimes more expensive and longer compared to neighboring countries. But is not it very unfortunate if this beauty we are not grateful to visit and contribute tourism to the local population there? Happy walking around.