Danau Raja, located in Rengat, Indragiri Hulu, Riau, Indonesia, is a scenic lake known for its peaceful

atmosphere and recreational facilities. It offers attractions like paddle boats, rowboats, and various food
vendors. The lake is a popular spot for leisure activities, with ample parking and other public amenities. It's
a recommended destination for families visiting Rengat, especially with children. Danau Raja, or King Lake,
is a picturesque lake located in Rengat, the capital of Indragiri Hulu Regency, in Riau Province,
Indonesia. It's a popular tourist destination, especially for those seeking a relaxing and enjoyable time near
the city center.

Danau Toba or Toba Lake is one of the most popular destinations in Indonesia, especially in Medan,
North Sumatra. Danau Toba is the largest volcanic lake in Indonesia, even in the Southeast Asia. Which
make it more special is taken from the Samosir Island, an Island that settled in the middle of the lake.

Lake Toba is an area of 1,707 km², we can say that this is 1,000 km² bigger than Singapore. It formed by a
gigantic volcanic eruption some 70,000 years ago, it is probably the largest resurgent caldera on Earth. Pulau
Samosir or Samosir Island, The island in the middle, was joined to the caldera wall by a narrow isthmus,
which was cut through to enable boats to pass; a road bridge crosses the cutting. Samosir island is the
cultural centre of the Batak tribe, the indigenous from North Sumatra.

By the eruption of a super volcano (Mount Toba) was estimated to have caused mass death and extinction of
several species of living creatures. The eruption of Mount Toba has led to changes in the earth's weather and
the start into the ice age that affects the world civilization.

Lake Toba is actually more like a sea than a lake considering its size. Therefore, the Lake placed as the
largest lake in Southeast Asia and the second largest in the world after Lake Victoria in Africa. Lake Toba is
also includes the deepest lake in the world, which is approximately 450 meters.

Located some 122 from Pekanbaru, capital of the province of Riau, the Muara Takus temple complex (or
Candi Muara Takus) is built by the Kampar Kanan river. Muara Takus has the largest brick buildings on
Sumatra found remotely in a jungle clearing. The main Candi Mahligai is a tall stupa flanked by ruins of
several other brick sanctuaries. Its tall shape differs from the normally bell-shaped Buddhist stupas found on
Java. The temple is constructed of river boulders, sandstone and earthen bricks and was restored in 1980.

Within the walls are found the Candi Tua, Candi Bungsu, the Mahligai stupa and the Palangka. In the
complex is also found a mound believed to be the place for cremations. It is, however, known that during the
10th century, the kingdom of Crivijaya located further south near present-day Palembang was a thriving
learning center for Buddhism, where even Chinese pilgrims were said to study on Sumatra first before
proceeding to India.

It is said that the Muara Takus bricks were made in the village of Ponkai above the temple complex, where
inhabitants carried the bricks, handing these over to one another in a long line all the way to the complex.
This means that the temples were built jointly with the inhabitants. The Muara Takus complex is the only
temple complex found in Riau, evidence that Buddhism had spread here during the early centuries.
Raja Ampat is located in West Papua province. This tourist spot is one of many “must-visit” tourist
attractions in Indonesia. Travellers who likes to spent most of their times exploring the picturesque part of
the earth will love Raja Ampat.

The origin of the name Raja Ampat is believed to be taken from a local legend. Raja Ampat means “The
Four Kings”. The legend says that once upon a time there was a woman who found seven eggs. Four of the
eggs hatched. Later, those children who were born from the eggs became the kings of the four main islands.

The four main islands in Raja Ampat are Batanta, Misool, Salawati, and Waigeo. There are more than 1.500
small islands, cays, and shoals surrounding the four main islands. Because of this fact, Raja Ampat is
classified as an archipelago.

Raja Ampat is well-known for the underwater. The underwater biodiversity of Raja Ampat is massive with
around 540 types of corals, 700 types of molluscs, and more than 1.000 types of coral fish. Moreover, The
Nature Conservancy and Conservation International reported that around 75% of world’s species live in
Raja Ampat. This report solidifies that Raja Ampat is the archipelago with the most diverse coral reef and
underwater biota.

The beauty of Raja Ampat is not only about its underwater treasures but also its landscapes. One would say
the surface view is beyond words. Those rock islets, clear blue water, and bright blue sky provide
breathtaking vibes all around. The visitors who want to embrace Mother Nature will not go home
disappointed. The place is also famous for thick jungle that is the home of many bird species.

Cendrawasih, one of the species live in Raja Ampat, is nicknamed “Bird of Paradise” because of their
beauty feels like not from this world. This unique bird becomes the symbol of Papua.

The Ampera Bridge. This bridge is typically Palembang city icon that located in the heart of Palembang
city, that connected Seberang Ulu area and Seberalng Ilir that separated by the Musi River.

The idea to unite the two mainland in Palembang "Seberang Ulu and Seberang Ilir" by the bridge, was
actually existed since Gemeente era in 1906, when the Mayor of Palembang is held by Le Cocq de Ville,
in1924. This idea was raised again and made a lot of effort to realize it. However, until Le Cocq was out of
duty, or when the Dutch pull out of Indonesia, the project was never realized.

Until 1965, this bridge was officially opened by Bung Karno, the Indonesia’s first President. The idea of this
bridge came up to be a match for London’s Tower Bridge and the fund for the development is taken by
Japanase war reparations, with Fuji Car Manufacturing Co. Ltd as the designer and constractioner. After the
development, the early name of the bridge was Bung Karno Bridge, but following his fall, it was renamed to
Ampera Bridge.

The middle part of Ampera Bridge, duringthe first built, along 71.90 meters, with a 22 meters wide. Part of
the bridge that the overall weight of 944 tons can be lifted at a speed of about 10 meters per minute. The two
tower liftng is stand tall as high as 63 meters. The distance between the two towers is 75 meters. Two tower
is equipped with two pendulum weights, each about 500 tons.

At first, the center of the body bridge can be lifted up, so that the mast through body does not get caught
underneath the bridge. The middle part of the bridge can be removed with mechanical equipment, two
pendulum weights each of about 500 tons in the two towers. Browse Takealot Specials on ESpecials.
Appointment velocity of about 10 meters per minute for a total time required for full lift bridge for 30
minutes.
At the center of the bridge is lifted, vessels of 60 meters wide and with a maximum height of 44.50 meters,
can pass to the Musi River. When the central part of the bridge is not removed, the higher the maximum
vessel can pass under the bridge only nine meters from the surface of the river water.

Since 1970, the bridge shall no longer be increased or decreased. The reason, the time used to lift the bridge,
which is about 30 minutes, is considered disturbing the flow of traffic between Seberang Ulu and Ilir, two
areas in Palembang that separated by the Musi River.