SCB Magazine s.g.May.2015 | Page 6

RAJA AMPAT THE SECRET HEAVEN OF INDONESIA

Raja Ampat become a new belle in the world tourism of Indonesia. Almost all people know the charm of this place even they aren’t local people. Not only local people know this place the tourist who come to Indonesia also know this place. Raja Ampat is a formed from another small island in the edge of Papua. There are 4 main island here, that is Waigeo, Misool, Salawati and Batanta.

Raja Ampat natural wealth can not be doubted. The water in Raja Ampat known as one of the best diving and snorkeling in the world. In fact The Nature Conservancy said that there are 75% marine life in the world that can be found in Raja Ampat.

Beside diving, you can also browse the beauty of Raja Ampat from the mainland. Local residents will be happy to offer their service as a tour guide. During trekking, you can also look their house, interact them directly, and you can also buy handicraft like Asmat Statue and other traditional musical instrument as a souvenir.

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