Top 5 Places to See in Indonesia

Indonesia is the sleeping giant of Asia. It has a total of 17,000 islands and currently the 4th most populous country. In addition, it has the largest population of Muslims in the world. The country offers varied tourist and holiday destinations. Most of the islands provide good and serene environment for flourishing tourist activity. One of the great islands that is also the most populous in the country is Bali. In Bali, you can enjoy watching land formations, touring volcanoes and visiting temples and mosques. The top five places you can visit in Indonesia are discussed below:
1. Bali
The island is home to a population of 4 million. The island is also known for very friendly people and natural resources. In addition, it has an all year round best climate. This makes it easier for travelers to get used to the island and travel adjusting to climate and temperature of the country. Bali beaches are above average as they are hot spots for fun full events including surfing, parties, dancing among many other fun events. Availability of Many natural resources such as fauna and flora further makes it more fun.
2. Prambana temple
This is one of the biggest Hindu temples in this side of the continent. It has three main shrines, which are all dedicated to Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva - the three Hindu gods. In addition, there are 224 temples in total in this complex. It is the main shrines that mostly attract the attention of visitors and tourists. The main shrines can be seen from hundreds of kilometers away as it rises far above the scattered ruins of used to be temples.
Isiqlal mosque is the biggest mosque in this side of Asia. It was built in 1975 and accommodates about 120,000 people in capacity.
3. Borobudur
An ancient stupa and Buddhist temple and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. It is located in Java Island, which is the most populous island in the country. The temple was constructed around 8th century and constructed during the peak of sailendra dynasty. It is a very huge temple with many emboss carved wall sculptures, which tell the chronicles of the dynasty. You will definitely enjoy this place and its amazing features.
4. Lake Toba
It is the world's largest caldera and located in Sumatra Island. It is believed that it erupted like 75,000 years ago. This is one of the popularly visited or toured areas in Sumatra Island. It is very beautiful and you can reach it via trekking and boat ride while enjoying local food.

5. Komodo national park
This is truly the best place for adventure. It is popular with adventurous tourists. The island is home to 5000 komodo dragons. You can go to the island by means of a boat. There are plenty of these dragons swimming around. Komodo dragons are the largest reptiles on earth today. However, they are wild and caution has to be taken to prevent any harm.
The tropical location of Indonesia favors it in many ways. First, tourist activities in Indonesia's most populous islands are a big boom. This tourist hub keeps locals earn income as well as helps the government generate revenue. There are many activities that you can engage in as a tourist when you visit Indonesia. Surfing, dancing, partying and the best nightlife on the beach is all just a sample of the fun things and moments you stand to enjoy. However, when visiting some of the most adventurous places in the country, you will need to have a good guide preferably local who understand the places well and the dangers that are posed.