Exotic Islands by the Sea

1 Bali & Lombok Area Ubud: Cultural center, visit the Monkey Forest, Tegallalang Rice Terraces, and art museums. Uluwatu: Cliff temples, watch traditional Kecak fire dance, enjoy surfing. Jimbaran/Kuta/Seminyak: Beaches, sunsets, nightlife, shopping. Kintamani: View Mount Batur volcano. Lombok & Gili Islands: Mount Rinjani Trekking: 2-day 1-night or 3-day 2-night treks, combining challenge and stunning scenery. Gili Islands: No motor vehicles, excellent snorkeling/diving spots. 2 Java Island Cultural Volcano Tour Borobudur: The world's largest Buddhist temple, most spectacular at sunrise. Prambanan: Large Hindu temple complex. Malioboro Street: Experience local life and buy handicrafts. Mount Bromo: Watch the sunrise at the "end of the world," with a lunar-like landscape, extremely breathtaking. Ijen Volcano: Famous for blue flames and acidic volcanic lake, requires night trekking. 3 Komodo Dragon Diving Adventure Komodo National Park: Follow guides to find wild Komodo dragons. Padar Island: Climb to the peak for a breathtaking view of the three bays converging. Pink Beach: Unique pink sand beach, perfect for photos and snorkeling. Liveaboard Diving: World-class diving experience, see manta rays, sharks, and coral reefs. 1 National Dish-Level Cuisine: Nasi Goreng: Indonesian fried rice, a soul food found in almost every restaurant. Satay: Grilled meat skewers served with peanut sauce, aromatic and delicious. Padang Rice: Pay by the number of plates eaten. Recommended dishes: Rendang (Padang beef), once voted the world's best dish. 2 Snacks and Drinks: Avocado Juice: Bali specialty, mixed with avocado and chocolate/coffee syrup, with a unique taste. Kopi Luwak: Visit coffee plantations and taste it in places like Ubud, Bali. Dining Recommendations: Warung: Local snack stalls, most authentic and cheapest. Go where the locals go. Restoran: Formal restaurants with better environment and moderate prices. Night Markets: Such as Malioboro Night Market in Yogyakarta and Sanur Night Market in Bali, offering a variety of snacks. Preparation and Practical Information Visa: Chinese passport holders can currently enter Indonesia visa-free (for tourism, stay up to 30 days). Ensure your passport is valid for more than 6 months. Currency: Approximate RMB equivalents (e.g., 10,000 Indonesian Rupiah ≈ 5 RMB). Or withdraw cash using UnionPay cards at BCA bank ATMs. Language: Indonesian. English is common in tourist areas; learning simple Indonesian phrases (like Terima Kasih for thank you) makes interactions friendlier. Transportation: Mainly rent scooters on the islands (about 50k-70k IDR/day) or hire cars (about 600k IDR/day); inter-island travel by plane (Lion Air, Garuda, etc.) or ferry. Communication: Buy local SIM cards at airports or street shops (Telkomsel has the best signal), affordable prices.