Indonesia Bucket List: Fun Things To Do During Your Visit

Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans.

The country has more than seventeen thousand islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea. It is the world’s largest island country.

When you visit Indonesia, be rest assured that you’ll find something that’ll definitely interest you regardless of your personality.

Here are some of the things you should tick off your bucket list asides from visiting the beaches when you visit Indonesia.

Explore Borobudur Temple

The Borobudur Temple is stunning in both photos and in person. The UNESCO World Heritage site is an important monument to the Buddhist civilization. The temple’s vastness and beautiful architecture remind one of the equally stunning Angkor Wat in Cambodia.

The temple is open to the public from 6 am – 5 pm daily, but if you are into photography, book a sunrise tour with an authorized tour company.

Spend a day in Surabaya

The city is not as well known as other places in the country. You may be surprised to find how pleasant it is to take a long stroll around the city that’s friendly and little known to tourists.

Many locals from all over Indonesia flock to Surabaya for its delicious local food. G-Walk and Pasar Atum are some of the great places for local food and people watching

Chase the Baturaden Waterfalls in Puwokerto

While a popular destination for local tourists, you won’t be seeing too many foreigners at the Baturaden Waterfalls, as the place is not readily accessible to tourists. But if you are renting a motorbike, it is only about 30 minutes away from Puwokerto.

Pack a proper swimsuit, some snacks, and drinks and you are good to go. Many local families like taking their kids to the waterfalls on the weekends, so plan accordingly based on if you’d like a quiet experience, or a chance to hang out with the locals.

Sample Balinese cuisine

Balinese cuisine is unlike anywhere else in the country.

The island’s inhabitants are predominantly Hindu and culinary traditions are somewhat distinct from the rest of Indonesia, with festivals and religious celebrations including many special foods prepared as the offerings for the deities, as well as other dishes consumed communally during the celebrations.

Their popular food include – Babi Guling, Nasi Goreng, Satay, Tempeh, and a host of other delicious dishes

Stay in a real treehouse

This is one of the dreamiest places you could ever stay in. Since people got to know about the treehouses in Bali, they have flocked there for a photo op – most of them do not actually spend the night there, and just walk up the stairs to take photos. However, you can only get the sunrise shot if you actually stay there.