Karimunjawa that should be visited

Karimunjawa including the beautiful islands in Indonesia are located in Jepara district. Karimunjawa included in Jepara, Central Java, namely in the northern coast of Java Island. The islands have also been designated as a National Park. Stretch of white sand and clear water is a sight that you'll enjoy. Natural atmosphere of beauty and calm was still felt and will make you feel welcome to linger here.

 

Karimunjawa
Karimun Java language that is derived from the meaning kremun blurred or vague. Given that name because the islands loomed from Java, which caused the location is quite far from the island of Java. To achieve karimunjawa takes about four to six hours from the mainland island of Java using Motor Ship Fast from Semarang or Jepara. It feels, fits with the name, because it takes a long time to arrive on the island.
Swim with the sharks in KarimunjawaKepulauan karimunjawa become a paradise of the divers (diver). You can do various activities in the crystal clear water. Swimming, diving (diving), or snorkeling will be fun.
Beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish in the sea will be an attraction to frolic in the water. Sea water in karimunjawa very clear and transparent, so you can clearly see the bottom of the sea. For those of you who like fishing, you can also do it in a few islands of Karimun.
To visit the islands in Karimun, you can use a fishing boat. The time required is not too old to visit several islands at once because it is situated not far apart. There is also equipped with a glass boat at the bottom of the boat (glass bottom boat) are suitable for you who do not want to dive but want to still be able to see the coral reefs or fish in the sea water.

  Karimun Islands
Karimunjawa since 2001 has the official name of the National Park karimunjawa. Karimun National Park consists of a small cluster of 27 islands with five fruits that have been populated island in this archipelago.
The island has a population of Genting Island, Kemujan Island, Karimun Island, Mosquito Island, and Island Parang. Most of the island there has beaches with white sand.
The islands are a favorite place to visit for tourists because of its natural beauty, among others, Menjangan Besar Island, Menjangan Small, Small Pines, and Tanjung Gelam. Let's visit the islands one by one!

  
      Menjangan Besar Island
      On the island there are large captive sharks. You can test the courage to go into their breeding pond and swim with these sharks. No need to fear, because the sharks are here quite tame and friendly with humans.
 
      Small Menjangan Island
      Small Menjangan Island deserves a visit because the waters around the island there are lots of colorful little fish are beautiful. The island has beaches and beautiful sea floor with clear water. The island is suitable for you who want to try snorkeling.
  
      Island Pines Island Pines Small and Large
      On both islands there are many pine trees that may be the basis of the names of the island. Another unique thing is the existence of the mainland beaches with white sand that jutted into the sea.
  
      Cape Island Gelam
      Gelam Cape Island is a beautiful island with white sand and green sea of blue.

  Accommodation in karimunjawa
Besides enjoying the beauty of the sea and beaches, you can visit traditional markets or visit the waiter who managed to get a fish at the fish market.
For accommodations, there are several options where you can specify. You can stay at a luxury resort on small islands or even hotels with cheaper rates. Some locals also rent out his house with a cheaper fare anymore. Or you can try different atmosphere by staying in the House of pumice, which is the inn over there in the water not far from the beach.

  Transportation to karimunjawa
To reach karimunjawa, you can use some alternative options below:

      Quick ship from Semarang
      From Semarang, you can go through the Port of Tanjung Emas karimunjawa using fast ships. Travel from Semarang to karimunjawa approximately four hours to six hours if the weather is bad.
 
      Ships from Jepara
      If you choose to go to karimunjawa from Jepara, you can through the Port of Kartini. You can choose to use a fast boat, or also use a slow and expensive ships from Jepara. Travel from Jepara to karimunjawa approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.
      Plane
      In addition, for those who have enough funds, there was a small plane Ahmad Yani Airport in Semarang can be leased to the Airport Kemujan Dewa Daru Island (one island in the Karimun). By plane, you can see the beauty karimunjawa from above before landing at the airport in Karimun. Travel by plane about 30 minutes travel time.
Enjoying the beauty of this island and feel the serenity will be a pleasant experience. Encouraged to visit this island in March until October, at the time the weather was friendly so you can freely explore and enjoy Karimun islands. Enjoy the charm of natural beauty in Karimun.

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Chinatown

Chinatown 
 
Chinese Village housing areas inside the City Tour Cibubur. To reach Kampung China, you will pass a row of mansions with some special characteristics of various countries. There are also parks with unique sculptures are unique as a statue liberty, the Indians and other statue.
Kampung China can properly be regarded as an attractive shopping place for all kiosk buildings in this area using the Chinese architecture, as well as the red color that is identical to the dominant Chinese culture. At the entrance, there is a gate which is similar to the entrance of a city in China is the Forbidden City. Semicircular gate called the Gate and Prosperity.
There is also a statue of the Chinese people complete with clothes and hair like that used in China. In addition there is a bridge to the river below and goldfish. This place was built to resemble country bamboo curtain. Along the way, there are stone seats and statues of other Chinese villages, so nuances continues to be felt.
Village atmosphere CinaPernak-knacks are sold in touch with the concept that there are items that describe the state of China. The most widely sold is chongsam shirt (red shirt with a collar and buttons of a typical person Tionghoa), umbrellas, bags, purses embroidered with Chinese characteristic, the sculptures for display and other trinkets. However, there are also stalls selling hats or bags that are not nuanced China.
Goods are sold from one stall to stall the other is not much different. The price offered is also almost the same and can not be bargained too much. The vendors here do not exploit the situation to set prices too high. Maybe this is why there are still many people who love to shop here. Visitors can purchase unique knick-knacks at a price not too expensive.

  Family Tour in Kampung China 
 
At the rear area of Kampung China have shaped lake with ducks and water bicycle motor boat that will take you around on the sea. Less is more, one boat can accommodate 12 people. There is also a region called "Fantasy Island" where there is a large dinosaur replica. This can be a favorite place for children.
When you feel hungry, there are also stalls that sell food to fill your stomach. Near the lake there is a food court that offers light food such as meat balls, fried dumplings, durian ice and other types.

  Japan Kampung, Kampung Indonesia, and the Americas 
 
Besides Kampung China, there is also the Japanese Village. In the village there is a statue with memagang Japanese samurai or other sculpture that makes us as if it is in Japan. The stalls still adopt Japanese culture so it is very interesting to watch.
In other parts of Indonesia there are also village. In the Indonesian village, you will see a variety of regional houses and other buildings that illustrate the state of Indonesia. One example is the existence of a replica statue suro fish and crocodiles that are characteristic of Surabaya city. There is also a Balinese buildings.
One other area is the Americas. Here you'll also find the region that resembles the world of cowboys in America. You can find a statue of a horse and carriage ride complete with a cowboy.

  Visiting Chinese Village 
 
The area is still busy to visit is in the area of Kampung China. At certain moments, Chinese Village area to provide entertainment that remains typical of China, such as lion dance performances that attract attention. While for other villages such as Kampung Kampung Japan and Indonesia is quite deserted, many shops are closed fewer sehinngga visitors. To go to Kampung China is not free of charge, only if you want to go to Fantasy Land, water bike or boat motor, you need to prepare more money to visit him. Visiting Chinese Village housing complex located in the City Tour can make you feel unique to a culture. Do not forget to hunt for unique trinkets China.

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