Saturday, 9 May 2015

35 Gorgeous Pictures Of Indonesia That Will Take Your Breath Away

1. Let’s get one thing out of the way: When it comes to gorgeous scenery, no country can rival Indonesia.

Let's get one thing out of the way: When it comes to gorgeous scenery, no country can rival Indonesia.
Jeff Werner CC BY-NC-SA / Via Flickr: jeffwerner
This is in East Java.

2. It is home to the most diverse and breathtaking landscapes. From Mount Bromo, a volcano in East Java…

It is home to the most diverse and breathtaking landscapes. From Mount Bromo, a volcano in East Java...
Getty Images/iStockphoto goikmitl

3. To the idyllic beaches of Belitung…

To the idyllic beaches of Belitung...
Ahmad Zakaria CC BY-NC-SA / Via Flickr: ahmadzakaria

4. And the Minangkabau Highlands’ rice fields, in West Sumatra.

And the Minangkabau Highlands' rice fields, in West Sumatra.
Charles Roffey CC BY-NC-SA / Via Flickr: charlesfred

5. Seriously, Indonesia is so beautiful it actually hurts.

Seriously, Indonesia is so beautiful it actually hurts.
Near Yogyakarta. – Marc-André Jung CC BY-NC / Via Flickr: maggi_homelinux_org

6. It’s hard to imagine that such a place can exist in real life.

It's hard to imagine that such a place can exist in real life.
Trekking Rinjani CC BY / Via Flickr: trekkingrinjani
This is Mount Rinjani, an active volcano on the island of Lombok.

7. Take Lake Toba, in North Sumatra, for instance.

Take Lake Toba, in North Sumatra, for instance.
Max Grabert CC BY-SA / Via Flickr: maxgrabert

8. It’s not even the most famous attraction in the country.

It's not even the most famous attraction in the country.
Drriss & Marrionn CC BY-NC-SA / Via Flickr: drriss

9. And yet, it’s still surreally beautiful.

And yet, it's still surreally beautiful.
Marc Veraart CC BY / Via Flickr: marcveraart

10. Indonesia has everything you could dream of.

Indonesia has everything you could dream of.
Luke Mackin CC BY-NC-SA / Via Flickr: wildsumatra
This is a sunrise in the Kerinci valley, in Sumatra.

11. It has exciting cities.

It has exciting cities.
Luke Ma CC BY / Via Flickr: lukema
Like Jakarta.

12. Otherworldly valleys.

Otherworldly valleys.
Carmen Rodriguez CC BY / Via Flickr: carmenherbs
This is at the foot of Mount Bromo.

13. Beaches that will make you forget all of your troubles.

Beaches that will make you forget all of your troubles.
Hansel and Regrettal CC BY-NC-ND / Via Flickr: sakharnair
Like this beach on Lombok island.

14. And unparalleled sunsets.

And unparalleled sunsets.
Soelaiman Mohammad CC BY-NC-ND / Via Flickr: msoelaiman
Kenjeran Sunrise

15. Feeling a bit overwhelmed? It’s ok. Let’s take a break with this adorable baby monkey who lives in the Ubud Monkey Forest in Bali..

Feeling a bit overwhelmed? It's ok. Let's take a break with this adorable baby monkey who lives in the Ubud Monkey Forest in Bali..
Luca5 CC BY-NC-ND / Via Flickr: mrmighty

16. Speaking of forests, Indonesia has some gorgeous ones. Obviously.

Speaking of forests, Indonesia has some gorgeous ones. Obviously.
Luke Mackin CC BY-NC-SA / Via Flickr: wildsumatra

17. It also has views that will ruin you for life.

It also has views that will ruin you for life.
Fakhri Anindita / Via Flickr: fakhrianindita
This is the view from Mount Rinjani, the second highest volcano in Indonesia.

18. Whether it’s from the air…

Whether it's from the air...
Schristia CC BY-SA / Via Flickr: schristia
The Gilis and Lombok Island.

19. The sea…

The sea...
Caneles CC BY-NC-SA / Via Flickr: 94446676@N00
The tropical island of Kanawa.

20. Or from the crater of an active volcano.

Or from the crater of an active volcano.
Roberto Saltori CC BY-NC / Via Flickr: robysaltori
Mount Rinjani, Lombok.

21. Did I mention the waterfalls?

Did I mention the waterfalls?
Luke Mackin CC BY-NC-SA / Thinkstock
Madakaripura waterfall.

22. I mean, come on!

I mean, come on!
Luke Mackin CC BY-NC-SA / Via Flickr: wildsumatra
Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra.

23. How can you compete with that?

How can you compete with that?
PTorrodellas CC BY-NC / Via Flickr: ptorrodellas
Wayag island, Raja Ampat.

24. Seriously now…

Seriously now...
Zac Turner CC BY-NC / Via Flickr: zacturner
Mount Bromo.

25. It’s not even fair to the rest of the world.

It's not even fair to the rest of the world.
Wiley Brooks-Joiner CC BY-NC-ND / Via Flickr: wileyb-j
Gili Trawangan, Lombok.

26. This is a lot to take, I know. Let’s take a break for a second.

This is a lot to take, I know. Let's take a break for a second.

27. Indonesia is home to some stunning world-famous monuments. Like the Borobudur temple.

Indonesia is home to some stunning world-famous monuments. Like the Borobudur temple.
Getty Images/iStockphoto Assawin

28. The Tanah Lot temple, in Bali.

The Tanah Lot temple, in Bali.
Dhinoo G / Via Flickr: dhinoo

29. And the Uluwatu temple, also in Bali.

And the Uluwatu temple, also in Bali.
Getty Images/iStockphoto Pavel Mitrofanov

30. Indonesia is also home to the Ijen volcano and its crater lake.

Indonesia is also home to the Ijen volcano and its crater lake.
dany13 CC BY / Via Flickr: dany13

31. At night, a strange phenomenon happen there, and you can see electric blue flames.

At night, a strange phenomenon happen there, and you can see electric blue flames.
M Reza Faisal CC BY-NC-ND / Via Flickr: mrezafaisal
It’s because of the sulphuric gas.

32. Just more proof that Indonesia is a truly magical place.

Just more proof that Indonesia is a truly magical place.
Noel back in Zurich CC BY-NC-ND / Via Flickr: noelinthebahamas
Sunset view towards Lombok.

33. There is beauty everywhere.

There is beauty everywhere.
Tyler Ray CC BY-NC-SA / Via Flickr: tylerray
Komodo National Park.

34. So much that it’s hard to believe it’s real.

So much that it's hard to believe it's real.
William Nicholas CC BY-NC-SA / Via Flickr: will1972
Mount Rinjani.

35. But it is real, at least in Indonesia.

But it is real, at least in Indonesia.

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