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Talking about tourism, Indonesia has abundant natural wealth. From Sabang to Merauke, anyone can find a beauty that is like heaven. Not infrequently, foreign tourists come to Indonesia to simply get to know the natural beauty of this beloved country. Many say that Indonesian tourism is very similar to tourism abroad. So you don’t have to go far abroad to enjoy it.
One of the favoritesfavouriteslers is Raja Ampat. If you mention Raja Ampat, the first thing that comes to mind is the beauty of nature and the coolest photo spots. Yup, Raja Ampat, a Regency in West Papua Province, has amazing natural beauty. This region consists of only four islands with a cluster of small islands that are so charming.
This area cannot be easily reached by land because of the geographical conditions in an archipelago. Access relies on sea or air transportation to access some of the islands there.
There is no end to talk about the beauty of Raja Ampat, and its extraordinary natural potential makes anyone with a high interest in being able to visit it. Various kinds of activities can be done by travellers when visiting this area, ranging from diving, snorkelling, etc.
- Batanta Falls
Batanta Waterfall is one of the reasons why travellers should visit Raja Ampat. Did you know the beauty of this waterfall will make anyone amazed by its beauty. If you usually hear, Raja Ampat is more famous for the beauty of the sea, but there is another side to the beauty in Raja Ampat.
You can choose Batanta Waterfall to just unwind after a day of visiting the beach. If you have taken pictures in several places to capture your moments, this waterfall will provide a background for such amazing photos.
- Pianemo
Pianemo will present a natural beauty that is no less amazing. There are nine photo spots that you can aim for to make other people jealous of the photos. From the height of Pianemo, travellers can enjoy the beauty of Raja Ampat. The beauty of the cluster of rocks and the blue of the sea will make you can’t help but take pictures.
Many refer to Pianemo as a mini Wayag. How are you? Are you curious? Let’s make a plan to come here because the beauty is not kidding you know.
- Sawinggrai Village
To get to Sawinggrai Village, you can depart from Waisai, the capital of Raja Ampat. The time you will take is about 2-4 hours of travel. It’s a long time, but it will pay off when you reach your destination. There you can see and immediately dive with the fish.
The sea in Sawinggrai Village is very clear, so you can see the thousands of fish directly in it, like seeing fish in a giant aquarium. Here, too, you can see Papua’s original habitat, namely the Cendrawasih bird.
- Sauwandarek Tourism Village
The friendliness of the residents will be seen when you set foot in this beautiful village. In Sauwandarek Village, the people are known to be skilled at weaving sea pandanus leaves. The woven products such as hats and bags are quite economical. They are very friendly to the guests that will make travelers don’t want to go home.
In addition, you can enjoy the underwater beauty, see the beautiful coral reefs, and can play directly with local children. So much fun isn’t it?
- Timbul Sand
In addition to having an enchanting underwater beauty, Raja Ampat has another charm that is no less amazing, namely its sea surface. A stretch of raised sand appears at certain times, precisely when the sea is receding.
The expanse of sand that arises is a favourite of tourists who come. They will not miss the moment when the water recedes. Taking pictures and relaxing is one of the choices for travellers when they come here. This beauty makes the sand appear such hits among travellers.
- Wayag Island
Wayag Island was so famous when the news spread in several mass media, including social media. People are so curious about this place which is said to be the icon of Raja Ampat. Wayag Island was initially just a fishing spot that is often visited by tourists who like fishing. But getting here, other interests appear, such as wanting to take pictures and enjoy its natural beauty.
The rows of coral reefs in the middle of the sea make Wayag Island so beautiful. To get good photos, it’s not so tricky because every corner is so beautiful, so you can easily capture the moment anywhere.
- Pencil Stone
One tourist destination you should not miss when visiting Raja Ampat is Kaui Bay, which has amazing diving spots. Many travellers are crazy about this one place. There is one unique stone which is often called the Pencil Stone.
This rock towers high in the middle of the waters among other coral cliffs around Kabui Bay. Called the Stone Pencil because it looks like a pencil. This unique stone has also become a separate icon in Raja Ampat.
- Star Lagoon
It is called the Star Lagoon because the lagoon is in the shape of a star. This area is precisely located on the island of Pianemo. The scenery is so beautiful, and no one wants to miss its beauty. You can dive and swim here. Guaranteed, you will not be disappointed if you do it because the atmosphere is so calm and soothing. Taking pictures alone or together will not make the results bad. Everyone will be jealous of your photos taken here.
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