Babat Barrage Objectives of Babat Barrage Habitants in the Lower Solo river basin often suffers a lack of water in dry season. The Babat barrage is one component of Long Channel Storage which is considered to water resources development in Lower Solo river basin. Function of Babat Barrage are as follows: a. Irrigation water supply to Jero Swamp area through intake, headrace and primary canal b. Irrigation water supply to left bank of Lower Solo river through Jabung retarding basin c. Domestic and industrial water supply to Kab. Tuban d.…
Month: June 2010
The Pool On Kakek Bodo Waterfall
Kakek Bodo Waterfall Aesthetic Forest is a result of a combination of several factors such as location, vegetative configuration, fauna and environments. This means that we can find harmonious natural life inside the aesthetic forest, full of peace among its supporting factors in the form of vegetative and living natural earth crust. By enjoying the combined natural factors presented, created by God The Almighty, we can more appreciate his blessings we can even feel more peaceful and safe amidst his creations which is untouched by human evil hands. Its natural…
Bangka Island, An Exotic One
Bangka Island Bangka is an island which located in East side of Sumatra Island and part of Bangka Belitung archipelago (Babel) Bangka according to Bangka people’s daily language means “old man” or “very old”, so the island of Bangka can be interpreted as “the old island.” When referring to the mineral sources, this island is very rich with Mineral of Tin, that is why people called this island as Bangka, taken from Wangka, which means Tin or Timah (Indonesian language) According to folklore, Bangka Island has no indigenous people, all…
At Bhakti Agro Tourism
Durian Montong (Bhakti Agro) On Tutur Village there is fields for almost 490,23 ga, which is used for food plantation around 148,4 ha (30,27%) field plantation for around 323,53 ha (67%) and cattle field plantation around 13,3 ha (2,7%) The food plantations are include of : corn, sweet potato, chilly, potato, Chrysant flower, avocado, salacca, apple, durian, banana, and Kelengkeng. Some of seasonal plantation like corn, sweet potato, chilly, and potato are produce when rainy time. For field plantation which is grow is coffee and cinnamon. For cattle field plantation…
Probolinggo Potato Chips
Potato Chips Probolinggo has many traditional foods. The most famous of them is Soto Kraksan, which is kind of chicken soup, cooked in very thick coconut milk and served with a bowl rice and “Lontong”. Although, Soto is the most popular food in Indonesia, but there are many traditional foods which rich and worth to try. The uniquely of Soto Kraksaan is made of healthy hen. If we use a cock, it will affect the taste. The other special side of this food is its coconut pollen, presents with sharp…
The Gate To Hok Yoe Kiong Temple
Hok Yoe Kiong Klenteng Nganjuk is a part of East Java regency. Nganjuk is also the central town between East Java and Mid Java, it is been known as “Windy Town”. It was half century ago, the Chinese people in this town was Kong Hu Cu. unfortunately, there were not such appropriate temple to go to. The only thing left was the altar for The Honor of Kongco Tik Tjoen Ong, which was in China Gathering Hall, today’s known as Dr. Soetomo Street, Nganjuk. Even though the condition of the…
The Second Largest Mall In Surabaya
GALAXY MALL SURABAYA. The biggest shopping centre in east Surabaya which was opened since the year 199…. It located in Dharmahusada Indah Timur 37 Street, in the middle of the prestigious east Surabaya region, this mall became the only one that was most complete. Shopping facilities with this modern interior had a great number counter on each floors. it also have the quite big supermarket which provided daily necessity, the department store and the boutique with the latest collection fashion, the game centre with the skill game collection that futuristic…
Cultural Center On Kaliandra Sejati
Kaliandra Sejati Kaliandra is an education and training center and responsible tourism destination resort, open year-round (closed only for Idul Fitri celebration), encapsulated in 16 hectares of forest, driven by biodiversity conservation, environmental and cultural understanding and utilisation of local employment and resources. As an education center, we offer many programs to our surrounding poorer communities emphasizing, promoting and training on ‘good practice’ of agro-forestry and agriculture. Entrepreneurial skills and business management, responsible/ sustainable/ eco-tourism and hospitality product development and English-speaking capability are also very important aspects which we teach.…
Another Paradise Is In Belitung Island
Belitung Island Belitung, or Belitong, the local language, taken from a species of sea slug, formerly known as Billiton is an island off the east coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, flanked by the Gaspar Strait and Karimata Strait. This island is famous for its white pepper (Piper sp.) Which in local language called sahang, and mineral-C type minerals such as tin (Stannuum), quartz sand, white clay (kaolin), and granite. Well lately become an alternative tourism destination. Other natural resources that more important to the lives of tBelitung people is tin. Tin…
At Edge Of Segaran Lake
Segaran Lake Another beautiful tourism object in Probolinggo is Segaran Lake. This natural lake gives its beautiful impressions for the visitors. The clean and fresh lake with beautiful panorama are ideal for canoeing, fishing, etc. This lake is become one of Probolingo main tourism. There are many visitor who had been visit this lake to enjoy its nature scenery with their family or friends. Segaran Lake is worth visited and give nice impression to the visitors. About 100 meters of Ranu Segaran location, there is a natural hot spring, which…