DISCOVER INDONESIA

There is no one unified Indonesian culture as such, but the Hindu culture of the former Majapahit empire does provide a framework for the cultural traditions of the central islands of Sumatra, Java and Bali. Perhaps the most distinctively Indonesian arts are wayang kulit shadow puppetry. Some Malay influences are also common, notably batik cloth and kris daggers, and Arabic culture has also been adopted to some degree thanks to Islam.

DISCOVER INDONESIA: Borobodur, Ubud,

DISCOVER INDONESIA: Destinations & Attractions

Borobudur, Tourist Attractions of Indonesia

Borobudur
Borobudur is a Buddhist stupa, and is the largest Buddhist monument on earth. It is located in the Indonesian province of Central Java, north-west of Yogyakarta. The name may derive from the Sanskrit for the Buddhist temple on the mountain. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Indonesia ...

Discover Ubud, Tourist Destinations in Indonesia

Ubud
Ubud is a town in central Bali. Far removed from the drunken bikini scene in Kuta, Ubud can be described as a magical, wonderful, cultural centre. Above all famous as a center of arts and crafts there are some remarkable architectural sights, artistic gems to be found, and a general feeling of wellbeing to be enjoyed ...