7 Tourist Attractions in Indonesia that World Celebrities have Visited

TRIBUNBATAM.id - Indonesia has a beautiful natural charm with various tourist attractions that can attract tourists, both local and foreign. It wouldn't be wrong if Indonesia would become a tourist destination for many tourists in the world. 

Not only ordinary tourists who visit tours in Indonesia, but also world celebrities. The celebrities certainly have careful consideration when choosing to come to the Emerald Equator region. 

The arrival of world celebrities clearly adds to the selling value of Indonesian tourism. Because, it indirectly proves that the natural beauty of Indonesia is able to impress the celebrities. 

In addition, the visit of world celebrities can certainly have an impact on wider attention from foreign tourists to vacation in tourist attractions in Indonesia. 

Here are 7 tourist attractions that have been visited by world celebrities, as summarized from various sources.

• Bali

The name Bali has been widely known in the world, so it is not surprising that this area was chosen as a world celebrity holiday destination.

Even Bali was once used as a shooting location for a Hollywood film entitled 'Eat, Pray, Love, starring Julia Robert.

Besides Julia Robert, other world celebrities who have visited Bali include Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Selena Gomez, Andrew Garfield, Aston Khucher, Tom Holland, and Paris Hilton.

• Komodo island

Komodo Island is a beautiful tourist spot that has ancient animals, so not a few people want to visit it, including actress Gwyneth Paltrow. Gwyneth Paltrow even tried living on a phinisi boat in the waters around Komodo Island which are known to be crystal clear.

Besides Gwyneth Paltrow, MotoGP legend from Italy, Valentino Rossi, also visited Komodo Island.

Foreign tourists have indeed made Komodo Island one of their coveted tourist destinations. 

• Borobudur temple

The splendor of Borobudur Temple attracts many domestic and foreign tourists.

Borobudur is indeed a beautiful temple with all kinds of attractions, including one of the most complete temples with the most reliefs in the world.

Borobudur Temple has 2,672 relief panels and 504 Buddha statues.

This fact made world celebrities such as Mark Zuckerberg, Richard Gere, David Beckham, and Maria Sharapova interested in visiting.

Even the 44th President of the United States, Barack Obama has also visited Borobudur Temple.

• Mentawai Islands

It's no secret that the Mentawai Islands are a tourist destination for world-class surfers.

Celebrities who like surfing such as Fast and Furious actor, the late Paul Walker have visited the Mentawai Islands.

The waves in the Mentawai Islands are indeed loved by surfers, which then reached the ears of the late Paul Walker at that time, who was curious to try it.

Some of the surfing spots in the Mentawai Islands include Masokut Island, Siberut Island, Sipora Island, and Sikakap Island. Every year an international surfing event is also held here.

• Mount Merapi

Actress who plays Aquaman and LION, Nicole Kidman came to Mount Merapi in 2013 and joined the Merapi Lava Tour.

She seriously listened to the story of the devastating eruption of Mount Merapi from the tour guide.

Nicole Kidman also visited the Mount Merapi Museum, The World Landmark Merapi Park, and The Lost World Castle. 

• Gunung Leuser National Park

Titanic actor and Oscar winner, Leonardo DiCaprio, secretly admires the beauty of Indonesia's flora and fauna.

In 2016 Leonardo DiCaprio visited Gunung Leuser National Park in Aceh Province.

Gunung Leuser National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, because it is the largest flora and fauna protected area in Southeast Asia.

There are home to more than 4,000 species of living plants, 84 species of mammals and 380 birds in the Gunung Leuser National Park. 

• Moyo Island

Moyo Island may not be so well known, but this island in West Nusa Tenggara has been a vacation spot for world celebrities such as Lady Diana, Mick Jagger, David Bowie, to David Beckham.

Moyo Island is indeed a hidden vacation spot, but its natural attractions are very charming.

There is Mata Jitu Waterfall known as the 'Queen Waterfall' after being visited by Lady Diana.

This waterfall is very special with a surface decorated with stalactites and stalagmites. Moyo Island also has Tanjung Pasir Beach.

(TRIBUNBATAM,id/LIA SISVITA DINATRI)