Breathtaking Photos That Will Make You Fall Crazily In Love With Indonesia

Indonesia is a simply astounding country. More than 17,000 islands (of which a staggering 8,000 remain uninhabited), over 300 languages and some of the most diverse landscapes on the planet make up this beguiling country of adventure, mystery and intrigue.

With 255 million people and counting, Indonesia is the world’s fourth-most-populous country. Its people represent a kaleidoscope of cultures that are radically different from those you’ll find on other continents. Here, every island, every city and every village has a unique mix of men, women and children who, over time, have intrigued visitors with the mysteries of their very spiritual culture. In essence, with a country that encompasses so many customs, cultures and peoples, many could argue that this place is like 1,000 countries meshed into one.

Oh, and if you love nature, you’re going to the right place. Ask anyone and they’ll tell you dramatic sights are the norm here. From Mount Bromo to the UNESCO-listed Komodo National Park, this forever enchanting, intoxicating land offers the greatest experiences on Earth. Venturing across this great nation, you’ll stumble across the most epic landscapes, as diverse and as as rich as the people living throughout them. Think hundreds of fiery volcanoes, ancient temples, magical rice fields, glittering beaches and towering waterfalls spread far and wide between vast and exceptionally cosmopolitan cities, and you’ll have an inkling of what it’s like.

Wherever you go, there’s so much to see – the sublime orangutans chilling in a tree, the artful Balinese dancers, the idyllic and pristine beaches, and the ultra-cool, ultra-glam malls of Jakarta. Sold yet?

The UNESCO-listed Komodo National Park…

The vibrant rice terraces of Bali…

The adorable orangutans at Camp Leakey Rehabilitation Center in Kalimantan…

The violent trenches of Kerinci Seblat National Park, Sumatra…

The coral reefs of Bunaken Marine National Park, North Sulawesi…

The incredibly ornate Borobudur Temple, Yogyakarta, Java…

In fact, the place is so pretty, we just had to put another picture of it in too…

The epic views of Bromo Volcano, Semeru National Park, east Java…

The beautiful sea and coastlines of Gili Meno…

Gili Meno, one of the stunning Gili Islands

The viridescent Rainbow Waterfall of Coban Pelangi, Malang, East Java…

The stunning crater lake of Kawah Ijen, East Java…

The mysterious and Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary of Ubud…

The dreamy promenades of Kenjeran Lama Beach, East Java…

Pianemo, a cluster of small coral islands in Raja Ampat, West Papua…

And if you fancy diving in Raja Ampat’s fabulously blue waters, you’ll be greeted with this amazing sight!

The Instagram-worthy Madakaripura Waterfall, Lumbang…

The Pura Ulun Danu Bratan, a Hindu temple on Bratan Lake, Bali…

The exotic expanse of Padar Island, East Nusa Tenggara…

The otherworldly Lake Toba and Sibandang Island, North Sumatra…

The Pilgrimage Temple of Pura Tanah Lot, Bali…

The Lord of the Rings-like Mount Rinjani, Lombok…

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