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The Hangzhou Bay Bridge is the 3rd longest bridge in the world's longest bridge over water and bridges Trans-sea world's longest length of 22.17 kilometers.

Construction of this bridge started on June 8, 2003 and was completed on June 14, 2007. The ceremony was attended by 26 June 2007 although the bridge was not officially opened to the public until May 1, 2008. This is the longest bridge in China and built to last at least 100 years.

Hangzhou Bay Bridge is a bridge with a single-cable, located in Hangzhou Bay off the east coast of China. The bridge was built in the shape like a silver dragon. This bridge has two main spans the range of 1470 feet north and south of 1043 ft. span.

This bridge has a 6 lane in both directions. Speed ​​limit 62 miles per hour. Orthotropic steel deck used in the main spans and five road bridges, and paved with 50 millimeters (2.0 in) epoxy asphalt concrete.

This bridge uses different colors and flashing lights to keep drivers from sleepiness and attention to the road only. Previous trip from Ningbo to Shanghai and southern Jiangsu involved a detour of about 400 km (249 miles), this bridge reduced the distance of 80 km (50 miles), a reduction from 320 km (199 miles).

Cigar factory

Among the rows of historic ancient buildings in Old Havana, in addition there are dozens of cafeterias that smell of urine once, there is also a cigar factory buildings crimson, Patagas Real fabrica. In all there are about 40 Cuban cigar factory. Cigars are not just a Cuban icon, but as one tourist attraction.Real Patagas fabrica, founded in 1845, or 161 years ago. This plant now has 700 workers who every day work from morning till evening.When the Indonesian journalists enter the building one floor of the cigar, all of a sudden most of the workers were laughing so hard. Apparently they work while listening to a reading of the book The Da Vinci Code written by Dan Brown. They laugh because there are funny scenes from the book.Every day with speakers in each floor of four storey building that, played the voice of a worker assigned to read a book. This is a routine event. The book was read alternately.During the day they read novels, read the morning newspaper that day, and after recess or before the return in the afternoon played music (all kinds of music). When it is assigned to read an employee who has 17 years had a duty to read to the employees there."It's amazing. This realization greeting Jose Marti of Cuba's human build. Cuba faced the U.S. can win the war not because of physical, but because of intelligent culture that is built up, "said Nenden Novianti Fathiastuti, journalist from Bandung Indonesia.In addition to the cigar factory, group of news reporters also went into the cafeteria at the center of souvenir sales. In the cafeteria at Old Havana, Santi, a radio announcer in Jakarta, approached the youth of African descent. He looked old Santi who wear hijab.The young man immediately said in a voice that caught the ear Indonesia like this, "You are the Java? Very good. American bomed your country in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ha? F ... American ... You are Osama bin Laden, ha? Very, very, good, ... "The word java turned out to mean Japan or Japanese.Nenden and Santi confused watching Havana. "In my cigar factory feel there is the struggle of life. Beyond that is a party, dancing, singing, "said Nenden. Santi said another, "If political talk loudly condemn the young Cuban American, but when dressed oriented to America."In every corner of the new and old Havana street, people singing and dancing. Living there as in the party. Nobel Prize-winning author of novels and literature from the U.S., Ernest Hemingway, who once lived in Havana 22 years (1939-1961), once said, Havana is a true home. "Havana is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, more beautiful than Venice or Paris," he published in a book tour La Cultura Cubana.

Two Havana

Joseph Osdar
This second journey story of a group of Indonesian journalists to Havana, Cuba. The first took place in the spring, April 2000 for four days. The second was for three days in the summer, September 2006.
International airport of Havana, Jose Marti, such as length dark blue box. Jose Marti is Cuba's national hero. He is a politician, journalist, and author of poetry. Born in Havana in 1853 and died in battle with Spanish troops in 1895, the famous words, "The struggle is not with the physical independence, but an intelligent cultural development."
In the second trip, September 2006, the heat, the doors of arrival at Jose Marti Airport guarded five young women in blue uniforms and blue. There are jet black, red, white, and yellow. They are part of the colorful 11.3 million residents of Cuba. They use the Spanish language. Friendly and not too tight checking entrants.
Issues of race in Cuba is not prominent. At the edges of highways blacks can be seen hugging and kissing with whites. This scene is very rare in the United States or Western Europe.
On the way from the airport to downtown Havana, occasionally there are people standing on the edge of the road waving for a ride. Every car here is a common vehicle, anyone can ride. This part of the ordinary things in this country since Fidel Castro proclaimed communism in 1961. Only artists and sportsmen who allowed the government to have a personal vehicle. So, many Cubans who try to become singers, dancers, or other art workers.

Two Havana

Consists of Havana New Havana and Old Havana (Old Havana or Habana Vieja la). Old Havana declared a world heritage site by the United Nations in 1978.
In the second trip when staying at hotels in Havana New, no longer exist people with the uniform hotel employee who suddenly knocked on the door and asked for one dollar.
In 2000 the major hotels in Havana, not all have a sophisticated restaurant or place to eat. For dining outside the room, guests eat in the hotel dining hall together as in boarding school or military academy.
In that room there are a number of long table with rows of seats. There, the guests lined-row meal. To get the red-guava juice kelutuk have to queue long. Guava juice was made in a very manually by employees / employee hotel. In 2006, something like that no longer exist in four-star hotels or five.
In Old Havana, was a row of apartment residents and side by side with old buildings built in Spanish colonial times. Almost all offices of government officials in the region.
Every day in this area milling tourists from all over the world. The number of tourists coming to Cuba in 2005 about 2.3 million people (almost equal to the population of Havana). In 2001 foreign tourists who come around 1.77 million people.
Business foreign tourists contributed about 41 percent of state revenues. Importation into the country in tourism field has been set aside revenues from exports of sugar, tobacco, and cigars.
In New Havana and Old Havana there is remains the same. Dozens of parks and urban forest with lush trees (many who have lived many years) are not disturbed the government.
A friend who was enjoying views of the gardens and forests from the window of his hotel room suddenly shouted, "Hai-hai-hai, see there are many young couples who are having sex."
Roads in both new and old Havana rare kemacaetan traffic. Nor ever heard a car siren escort of state officials. In fact, Castro was rarely out of the residence or palace with such escort. In Havana, Fidel Castro's images rarely found in public places. He said he did not want dikultusindividukan as leaders in Pyongyang, North Korea.
In one section of coast in Havana against the highway and the concrete wall. Concrete wall can be to walk or jog. From the beach it can be seen the ancient fortress of the Spanish colonial period, Castillo del Morro de La Habana.
Near the castle there is a simple restaurant. There were musical groups and singers Havana Soul. They sing and dance without the speakers. Music groups like it very much in Cuba. They not only singing, but also sell VCDs or tapes they recorded.
While some sports journalists Indonesia jog, they burst into laughter. At the edge of the beach road was littered with condom-looking former kodom recently used.
Not far from where it is a stage overlooking the coast of Florida in the United States. At certain moments, in that place people berate government leaders addressing the United States. It also shows the national routine.

National Parks, U.S. Pledge Tour

United States known as the developed world. Lord of the leading science and technology in the world. State super poweryang capable of exporting industrial products. But at the same time able to attract the tourists to admire the natural beauty is maintained. As the largest industrial nations on earth, which is synonymous with environmental destruction, waste and pollution, the U.S. can mengimbangiya to conserve natural resources and conservation of protected areas.
In many U.S. states, there are several national parks. Protected areas law, but is open to be visited by domestic or foreign tourists. When in the middle of the beauty of national parks, visitors can truly enjoy the peace and tranquility. Totally forgot to U.S. conditions with the frenetic metropolitan cities. Lost to the U.S. stance is considered arrogant. Like attacking other countries, like Afghanistan and Iraq, as well as act as "world policeman".
In the midst of stillness and clarity sky, forest, water, and weather the national parks, the U.S. really manifest themselves as an admirable state of mankind.
Some well-known national parks in the U.S. who had traced, starting from the west, is Yosemith National Park in Arizona. Known for its spacious and charming valley. The tourists can drive around the valley floor, which consists of a layer of granite, interspersed with waterfalls and tall rock towers taper. Not far from Yosemith National Park, Mammoth Lakes lies a vast and watery clear. Pair of attractions that of a piece.
Cross into Arizona from California. Grand Canyon National Park is the main goal. The area is often used as background cowboy movies past. Stretch of rock-like carpet of color. Partly flat, partly a random bumps. But look harmonious. Moreover, viewed from the South Rim, a special stopping place to enjoy a unique and exciting panorama of ornate rock Grand Canyon.
From Poenix, the capital city in southern Arizona, the Grand Canyon in the north, tourists can enjoy the scenery along the road. Between the giant Saguaro cactus desert, the Palace of Montezuma (Mexico Indian leaders that century Spanish troops massacred 17), valley oak branch in the town of Sedona, Grand Canyon and its peak earlier. Valley colorful rock in the middle of the Colorado River flowing gently.

In the north of the Grand Canyon National Park, in the state of Utah, there are at most national parks. Among other Zion National Park, adjacent to Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Park, Arches National Park, and Lake Powell. Also other tourist areas, such as the Escalante National Monument. The cities and places in this state, closely related to the history of Brigham Young, the originator of a new religion, Christianity splinter. Brigham Young's winter home is located in Zion National Park, named St. George.
In Capitol Reef National Park, towering mountains of Henry. One of the mountains are considered sacred by the Navajo and Anasazi Indians. In the valley of the mountains, stretches of Lake Powell is very interesting to be a place on a boat cruise.
Arches National Park while more dominated mound boulders. A collection of black rocks and gray and the largest in the world, perhaps. Unlike Bryce Canyon is the color of the stones red or orange, forming a similar line of trees, poles, hallway, spacious and infinite length. The cowboy past called Bryce Canyon as "Hell Penelan Cow". For cows that strayed over here, not expected to be found again, alive and intact.

Going further north, to the state of Wyoming. Yellowstone National Park have been waiting for, a location that offers panoramic geysers, the Grand Teton mountains in the valley are magnificent. Go north again, Montana, which borders Canada, Glacier National Park there is a wide range of unique characteristics compared to other national parks.
In Pensiylvania, there is a cultural heritage of the Amish, the Orthodox Jews who keep the tradition of their ancestors immigrated to the U.S. since, until this millennium. Located not far from the metropolitan city of Lancaster. The Amish are, can be compared with the Bedouin in Banten, or the Tengger of East Java. Life and customs of those who "opposed" to the world of modern America, have strict protection of U.S. government. So that their rights over customary land and customary and habits of everyday life was never interrupted.

Of course we can not miss the Niagara Falls, which is partly located in the state of New York, partly in Ontario, Canada. The biggest waterfall in the world, is a water spill River St. Lawrence. The area around the waterfall, both in New York, USA, and Canada, a national parks and protected areas are maintained strict authenticity of their habitat. This place never changes, even though every day filled with thousands of visitors. This is due to very strict supervision in addition to the awareness of tourists is high. They never interfere with the original conditions Niagara fun, but enjoy the beauty of the waterfall and the surrounding panorama.

U.S. as a first-class industrial nation, capable of preserving nature and the environment. Really exemplary.

Malioboro Yogyakarta

Souvenirs Paradise

Enjoy the experience of shopping, souvenir hunting of Jogja, tourists can walk along the shoulder of the road which berkoridor (arcade). Here you will find many vendors that hold merchandise. 

Ranging from local handicrafts such as batik, rattan ornament, leather puppets, bamboo crafts (key chains, decorative lamps, etc.) also blangkon (hat typical Java / Yogyakarta) and silver goods, to merchants who sell a lot of knick knacks general found in other trading places. Throughout the arcade, tourists can shop in peace in a sunny or rainy conditions, also can enjoy a pleasant shopping experience at bargain prices. If lucky, can be reduced for a third or even half.

Do not forget to leave little energy. There is still a traditional market that should be visited. In the place known as Beringharjo market, in addition, tourists can find similar goods are sold along the arcade, this market provides a variety of traditional products is more complete. In addition to local products Jogja, neighboring areas are also available products such as batik or batik Pekalongan Solo.

Looking for batik or batik print, or just looking for curtains decorating the windows with unique motifs and batik bed sheets beautiful. This place will satisfy your shopping desires unique items with a cheaper price.

 

Sadeng Beach

Sadeng Beach is located on the southern coast of Gunungkidul region is + 40 km from Wonosari, there are fish landing (PPI), known as PPI Sadeng the national level and is supporting the development of marine fisheries in Yogyakarta Province.


There are also fishing village with all its activities, tourists can buy some types of marine fish catches by fishermen as a by-family home. This beach has a special attraction to visit.

Wediombo Beach Jogja

Wediombo Beach is an unspoiled beach with a view that is very beautiful, situated in the village of District Jepitu Girisubo + 46 km southeast directed Wonosari city. Its uniqueness is shaped bay beaches and ramps with white sand that seemed surrounded by vast stretches of limestone hills and shady trees along the coast.


Natural scenery of hills and beaches publicly viewable either from above (the plains and hills) as well as from the coast, making it possible for tourists to enjoy a perfect sunset panorama.


Through the East Coast beach Gremeng there Wediombo Kalong Island (a small island inhabited by thousands of bats) that can be achieved by tracking through the path + 1.5 km.

Parangtritis Beach Jogja

Since time immemorial, Parangtritis beach complex has been famous, not only as a recreational beach area, but also famous as a place that has many historical relics, particularly those related to the legend of the South Queen or Queen of the South Sea Authority.

Parangtritis Complex is located 27 kilometers from Yogyakarta by Kretek. To reach this area, visitors can take one of two lane road:

The first route:
From the terminal Umbulharjo through wetan Beteng Corner (southeast) to the south of Yogyakarta Palace straight up to the Tourism Complex Parangtritis.

The second road:
From the terminal Umbulharjo through Imogiri region (the tomb of King - King of Mataram) and siluk villages with roads up and down while enjoying the beautiful scenery, to get to the Tourism Complex Parangtritis.
This second path is ± 10 km farther than the first line using Public Bus fixed route.

As a natural tourism area which is also a cultural tourism and pilgrimage, Parangtritis been equipping themselves with the inn - the inn and the house - the house to eat, and various recreational facilities such as swimming baths, camping grounds and so forth.
Sightseeing can be visited in this area include:
Parang Wedang:
A mineralized hot springs that never dry all year, which is often also used to cure skin diseases.

Parang Kusuma:
This place is regarded as a most sacred place of the whole complex Parangtritis region, which according to Javanese belief, is the meeting place between the King - the king who ruled kingdom of Yogyakarta with Queen of South. This meeting occurs on a rock which is the remainder of kegiatanvulkanis in the past (post-volcanic) which is an intrusive rock in the middle stretch of sandy beach, with bright watu name and existing facilities such as inns, mosques, restaurants and toilets.

Uplands Gambirowati:
Gambirowati highlands is one place that has a great view into the complex Parangtritis beach and into the surrounding seas. This place can be reached along the road from the direction Parangtritis Langse Bake and Goa, which is an uphill road to the hills.
Gupit hill that is on this road, often used as a place to start / jumping sports lovers hang gliders (hang gliding).
Goa Langse:
Represents tangible cave hermitage a tunnel under a rock, overlooking the mouth towards the open sea. This cave can be reached down a steep rock, and rocky through a ladder of rope or bamboo, for the courage it required an excellent and special skills.

During high tides, the mouth of this cave is covered by sea water, so to enter or exit the cave, can only be done during low tide.

Tomb of Syeh Bela - Belu:
There on the hill Fishing, regarded as a sacred tomb. The tomb is visited by many pilgrims, especially on Friday and Tuesday Kliwon.

Masoala Peninsula

Madagascar is an island country in the world's fourth largest, is located in the Indian Ocean or rather, off the east coast of Africa.

In this country there is a garden tour of the most prominent of the many tourist attractions in Madagascar is a national park on the Masoala Peninsula.

Masoala Peninsula is currently rumored to be a paradise world with extraordinary natural beauty unspoiled. In addition to the tourist paradise, this park is also a habitat for birds of paradise of rare and antique such as Lemuria and flutter, water dolphins, and humpback whales.

Enchantment of the beach, mangroves, and the singing of various birds chirp entertain tourists who come. National park on the Masoala Peninsula is estimated to have an area of ​​approximately 2,300 sq km area.

Trisik Beach

This beach is located approximately 37 kilometers from the city of Yogyakarta and can be reached via Palbapang. From the intersection Palbapang is then turned in the direction Srandakan, then proceed to the area Brosot with a transverse cross the bridge over the river Progo along approximately 600 meters. From Brosot area, travel along the 5 miles to the beach Trisik can be achieved by means of local transport in the form of gig or andhong (sado, the typical horse-drawn carriage Yogya). Distance Yogyakarta - Trisik can be reached by public transport micro bus to the coast.


Trisik Beach is an attractive tourist area, especially for the angler fish, because the river (canal) Gunsairo contained many populated areas of fish - big fish.

Pulau Weh Beach

Beach holiday to Pulau Weh is very diverse and very interesting to visit. Love Beach is the beach closest to the town of Sabang. Southwest of about 2 km there is a lot of rocky beach palm trees along the peninsula. This place is also very beautiful as a place of recreation with the closest people, many of the tourists who visit this place to spend vacation time with family and friends.

Not only that along this peninsula you will see a few relics of World War II such as the castles where heavy weapons in the form of cannons, besides that this beach is also the water was very clear that we swim freely. Here also many foreign tourists who sunbathe on the beach. Once satisfied swim and then we played beach volleyball, there is also a run-larian with gembiran, then we drank coconut ice, exhausted with the activities we do at this beach, sitting around the green trees just how cool coastal breeze that we feel. Beautiful white sands make this place, so natural that many of the tourists who love this place.