4 Hidden Gem Tourist Destinations That Are Rarely Explored, Must-Visit on Your Next Vacation

Kapanlagi.com - Indonesia has a million exotic attractions that will never run out of places to visit. In one region alone, there can be over hundreds of #DiIndonesiaAja tourist destinations that are ready to welcome you.

Interestingly, among the many tourist spots, there are hidden gem destinations that will leave you in awe. Unlike popular tourist destinations, hidden gems are usually followed by difficult access and are rarely known by tourists. So, which hidden gem destinations will leave you in awe?

1. Lubuk Hitam Waterfall, West Sumatra

The charm of waterfalls is endless. One that is talked about by travelers all over Indonesia is the Lubuk Hitam waterfall located in Padang.

The Lubuk Hitam waterfall is located at the foot of Bukit Barisan, precisely 21 km south of Padang city. This waterfall has three steep and beautiful levels. This waterfall has a height of 15-30 meters. The good news is that it can be accessed by private vehicles or public transportation.

2. Rumah Akar, Kota Tua, DKI Jakarta

Amidst the hustle and bustle of the capital city of Jakarta, there is an interesting aesthetic tourist destination to explore! Named Rumah Akar, this tourist destination is located in Kota Tua in Central Jakarta.

With a strong influence of European architecture, Rumah Akar Kota Tua is dominated by a western atmosphere that is so thick, such as high-sized windows, spacious ceilings, and classic-style decorations.

Rumah Akar is also rich in historical value, so visiting this place is not only about relieving fatigue but also learning about the wealth of history inside.

The presence of Rumah Akar also complements the tourist destinations in Kota Tua Jakarta. Because, in addition to enjoying historical tourism, tourists can taste various European, Chinese, and even Middle Eastern culinary delights.

This was conveyed by the Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy, Sandiaga Uno, "Kota Tua Jakarta is a place that combines various culinary delights from Europe, China, and the Middle East. In my opinion, it has great potential to be developed in the future."

3. Green Bowl Beach, Bali

Bali still has beaches that hold a million beauties but are still rarely explored. Green Bowl Beach or Bali Cliff is a hidden beach located in Ungasan.

White sand and the sound of waves will immediately make you fall in love at first sight when heading to Green Bowl. Besides relaxing and hunting for photos for your vitamin sea content needs, you can also explore the beach area by renting canoes and boats.

4. Gili Petelu, West Nusa Tenggara

Aside from Bali, Lombok also has natural beauty that is so beautiful and exotic. One of them is Gili Petelu, an uninhabited island that is fun to explore.

This island is only inhabited by a group of wild monkeys and surrounded by blue waters and white sandy beaches. You can go snorkeling on this beach because there are many colorful fish and beautiful coral reefs.

It's incomplete to visit hidden gems tourist destinations without creating content for your personal social media. Not just creating content, you can also participate in the Ambassador Kampung Sini (AKAMSI) Contest!

Let's join the digital activity from the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy that challenges you to find the hidden charm of tourist destinations. You can share photos or videos on your Instagram account and tag them to @pesona.indonesia.

A little hint, the winner of this contest is determined by visual appeal, storytelling, and originality, you know! So, are you ready to share photos and interesting captions of the hidden gems you've explored?

The Ambassador of Kampung Sini (AKAMSI) competition will close on May 15, 2022, so hurry up and send your best photos. Look forward to prizes worth millions of rupiah for the most interesting content in Indonesia's hidden gems tourist destinations. Such as cash, iPhone 13 Pro Max, Xiaomi 11 Ultra, and e-Wallet packages worth millions of rupiah. Find all the information on the Instagram account @pesona.indonesia or by clicking here!

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